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JC’s comp plan maps city’s future ►►PAGE 4

Commissioners resolve tax appraisal issue ►►PAGE 6

Alavala, Pandiri place first in FBLA state competition At a recent meeting, the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce heard a presentation from the two Northview FBLA students who placed first in FBLA state competition. Mayor Mike Bodker congratulates FBLA students Neeraj Alavala, second from left, and Keshav Pandiri after they

gave a talk to the chamber as Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce President John Bemont looks on. The two seniors have earned a trip to Anaheim, Calif., to compete for national honors in the social media category. Read more, Page 22.

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Company loses $2K overnight JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Employees at the Kroger on Old Alabama Road reported a burglary June 14 in which over $2,000 was stolen from their gasoline kiosk. The store manager was alerted to the burglary when an employee noticed that her till was empty. When they looked at the video from that night, they saw a man, wearing all black, break into the kiosk. In the footage, the man entered

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Milton man victim of Pell Grant scam MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man fell victim to a phone scam after receiving calls regarding a Pell Grant check for tuition. The man received calls from three numbers, area codes 202 and 646, regarding an $11,200 grant check for schooling, but was told he needed to send money before receiving the check. The callers stated they were from the Federal Reserve. The victim sent $400 from his savings account. He was later contacted stating more money was required for him to receive the check. The victim purchased a $250 gift card and gave the caller the card and pin numbers from the gift card. The victim was advised to contact his bank due to giving his savings account information to an unknown person. He was also advised to block the phone numbers contacting him.

Fake $20 bill passed at restaurant ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A counterfeit $20 bill was found June 15 at the Vino 100 on South Main Street while the owner was counting the day’s profit.

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the kiosk around midnight and appeared to be fiddling with the security system. He left for an hour when an employee briefly arrived to service the station. When the man returned, he accessed two safes and took a total of $2,000. According to the store manager, the man had to have known the two different safe combinations.

Police were able to pinpoint the man who passed the bill in security camera footage. The man was wearing a hat, blue shorts, “construction-type safety vest,” backpack and a goatee. He used the $20 bill to buy $7 in cigarettes and received $13 in change before leaving the store. According to police, the man looks like a suspect who passed a $100 counterfeit bill in 2010.

Police arrest man annoyed by lights MILTON, Ga. — A man visiting his sister was arrested in Devonshire Farms June 18 after becoming annoyed by “strange lights” coming from a nearby home. Police responded to a call of the man banging on the door of the home from which the lights emanated around midnight. Officers arrived and found the man, intoxicated and with a beer in hand, and questioned him. The man said he was visiting his sister who lives across the street and that he had been seeing strange lights coming from the windows of the neighbor’s home. The man decided to “investigate” and admitted to banging on the door and windows. When asked why he wanted to speak to the neighbors in the middle of the night, the man stated, “because they are criminal Russians and [the police] aren’t doing anything about it.” He also said, “You should see what they are doing in there. They are criminals.” The man was arrested for disorderly conduct under the influence.

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DUI arrests ►► John Tobias Van Marter, 49,

of Mystic Ridge Plaza, Cumming, was arrested June 12 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Gerard Epesse-Same, 39, of Scenic Valley Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 16 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and speeding. ►► Thomas Andrew Hilton, 33, of Brookside Terrace, Alpharetta, was arrested June 19 on Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI, failure to maintain lane, having an open container and speeding. ►► Katelyn Michelle Skinner, 30, of Glenn Eagles View, Hiram, was arrested June 18 on Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI. ►► George Charles Renzi, 44, of Cardigan Circle, Atlanta, was arrested June 18 on Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Terricka Lynn Williams, 34, of

156 Plantation Circle, Clarkston, was arrested June 12 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana.

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Fireworks and the safety of your eyes By Dr. Samir Vira Fireworks is one of the rich traditions of celebrating the 4th of July and our nation’s independence. However, fireworks can create a safety hazard for your body and your eyes. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission report, fireworks cause over 10,000 injuries in the US requiring treatment in emergency rooms. About 1300 eye injuries Samir Vira, M.D. occurred due to fireworks in 2014. Cataract, Corneal, These injuries are suffered by adults and Refractive Surgeon and children; furthermore, not only fireworks operators but also bystanders are vulnerable to such injuries. Injuries suffered can be severe and range from corneal abrasions and contusions to thermal and chemical burns, lacerations, and rupture of the globe. These can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness. So what can you do to prevent such damage to your eyes? The safest practice is to avoid buying and operating fireworks yourselves; instead, attend an authorized public display of fireworks and let the licensed professionals handle the fireworks. Keep in mind to follow the appropriate signs at such events to maintain a safe distance from the fireworks. If you decide to purchase and operate your own fireworks, you should always wear protective eyewear. Children should never play with fireworks of any type. If an eye injury occurs, you should seek medical attention at your nearest emergency room immediately. You should avoid rubbing your eye, applying pressure to the eye, removing any objects, or even rinsing the eye out. Do not apply any drops or ointments and do not stop for any pain medications. The most important point to remember is to seek medical attention right away. So be sure to enjoy your 4th of July celebrations safely this year!

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – What should Johns Creek look like in 10 years? What kind of growth should residents expect? What is too much of a good thing? What kinds of limits should be put on growth in the city? These are the kinds of questions that should have their answers in the city’s comprehensive plan. And although many people have never seen it, Johns Creek’s comprehensive plan has a lot to say – and in great detail – about all that and more. Johns Creek adopted its comp plan in 2008, just nine short years ago. But the Georgia Department of Community Affairs dictates that the plan be updated every 10 years – and with good reason. A lot can change in 10 years. Some areas of the city have grown more or less as people expected, but in other places much more than expected. No plan is perfect and every 10 years the state asks communities to re-examine their plan and update it. So several months ago the city organized a 25-member Community Advisory Committee (culled from more than 100 volunteers) and composed of people from all round the city and all walks of life. Community Development Director Sharon Ebert said it was not the committee’s job to craft a plan but to provide input and suggestions that will show what many residents think about future growth and land use in the city. Ebert gave the City Council a review of the committee’s recommendations for

bringing the city into its second decade. “But the committee’s recommendations are just that – recommendations. There will be hearings in the fall where residents can see what the plan says about each of the character districts and weigh in with their thoughts. What the committee, the professional consultants and Ebert and her staff have is the draft comprehensive plan. It is a starting point that will be refined after further public meetings. Ebert said the city is well ahead of the state Department of Community Affairs’ deadline of November 2018. The draft plan is on the city’s Connect Johns Creek website and can be downloaded, or hard copies are available at the fourth floor desk at City Hall. Copies are also available at the city Municipal Court, the city’s two libraries or at Park Place senior center in Newtown Park. The city will welcome comments throughout the process which will pick up with community meetings in the fall. The updated comprehensive plan for Johns Creek contains an updated mission statement and a statement of four goals. The goals are: 1. Create a citywide multi-modal transportation system: That reflects a common desire to have mobility through the city. In addition to its roads, the plan calls for connecting the trail ways and sidewalks – many of which are incomplete. Families and children should have safe ways to get to schools, libraries, parks and shops. 2. Create an identity for the city: The city is a premier residential city, but most of its infrastructure was simply subdivisions in an unincorporated area of North Fulton. The city grew quickly over the last 30 years with little thought about road connectivity,

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Updated Comp Plan Mission Statement Johns Creek strives to be a premier health-focused, residential community that supports educational excellence and a vibrant business community. It provides ease of movement throughout, a lively town center and exceptional green space, recreation and cultural facilities. thru streets and mobility. They grew as a collection of subdivisions over 31 square miles of land rather than as a planned community. A unifying city center or small urban villages throughout the city would provide and foster true community life and an identity as a city. 3. Expand the city’s economic base: Technology Park has provided most of the business hub for the city, but it is based on a 1980s business model. The rest of the business community is mostly shopping centers with a medical community associated with Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The plan should aid in rebranding Technology Park. 4. Provide superior recreational and cultural activities: The city’s parks bond has aided in acquiring more parkland. Maintaining the city’s green canopy is a priority. Preserving undisturbed land is one of the priorities of the plan. 5. Provide the tools to implement the plan: This goal was added by staff noting that the original comp plan did not create compatible zoning ordinances to dovetail and facilitate the implementation of the plan. Zoning regulations and policies should be amended to reflect the goals and objectives outlined in the original comp plan. In that way the plan and the zoning ordinances will work in concert rather than in conflict. In creating the plan, care was taken to observe those things which would not change: the residential character of the city, its major institutions such as schools, churches and major economic centers. Ebert said areas of change would include development of vacant parcels. This may mean renovation or raze-and-rebuilding older, less successful shopping centers. “Those are two major areas where we see development pressure being exerted in the next 10 years,” Ebert said.

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Fulton County settles appraisal issue – for now Commissioners vote to roll back values to 2016 numbers By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – As promised, the Fulton County Commissioners voted June 21 to rescind 2017 property tax appraisals and replace home values set back to their 2016 levels. The move followed hundreds of complaints from residents who saw their home values increase –some by more than 50 percent this year – and put them in line for steep jumps in their property taxes.

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Take Steve’s advice and ‘Get Outside, Georgia’ I don’t consider myself to be Bear Grylls. I was in Boy Scouts and earned my Totin’ Chip, but I still couldn’t tell you the difference between an overhand knot or a slip knot (nor could I AJ McNAUGHTON begin to tie either). I Production, Newsroom Manager enjoy day hiking but aj@appenmediagroup.com couldn’t find many spots outside of Stone Mountain. That’s why when Steve Hudson started writing “Get Outside, Georgia” over a year ago, I ate it all up. Steve’s columns give insight to Georgia’s unique outdoor activities from a seasoned outdoorsman, but geared for the person who doesn’t get out all that often. One column in particular piqued my interest. He wrote about the Georgia State Parks’ new program “Tails on Trails,” which features seven dogfriendly hikes throughout the state. It costs $15 and you receive a passport that gets punched at each hike. Once completed, you mail in your passport and receive a T-shirt for you and a matching bandana for your pup. The fine print states you don’t need a dog in order to participate in the program, so you could end up with a shirt and jaunty bandana for yourself. My wife, Kimber, dog Milton, and I began our adventure a little over a month ago. Red Top Mountain, Acworth We hiked the one-mile White Tail

Have you already heeded Steve’s advice? Email photo of your hike to aj@appenmediagroup.com. We may print it in the next addition of the Herald! Had we gone in the water, I’d imagine we could have spent up to an hour wading and enjoying the sunny day. The 1,050-acre park also included various options for camping, campgrounds, playground, mini golf and other amenities.

Kimber and Milton enjoy the scenery at Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth. Trail at Red Top Mountain for our first venture. We bought our passport at the visitor’s center and made our way to the trailhead. Along the trail there were a few access points to Lake Allatoona which Milton loved. He was able to wade in the water, cool off and get a drink. We ended up hiking two other trails that were about the same difficulty as the White Trail. One trail was paved and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Portions ran alongside the lake where families were enjoying picnics, swimming and fishing. Milton decided to go full out into the lake and practiced his dog paddle. If you decide to visit, I’d recommend wearing your bathing suit.

High Falls, Jackson The following weekend we ventured to High Falls in Jackson which is about an hour and a-half south of Alpharetta. Remembering our first trip, we decided to hike in our bathing suits in hopes of getting in the water at some point. When we arrived, we parked and made our way to the trailhead. We descended down the wooden stairs of the trail that ran alongside the falls. The path was littered with signs that warned to stay off the falls and rocks, and violators would be prosecuted. For legal reasons I will say we obeyed the signs. The wooden staircase made way to a dirt path that ran along the falls. There were various points that you could access the water, which we stayed out of (cough, cough).

Don Carter, Gainesville For our most recent hike, we visited Georgia’s newest state park, Don Carter in Gainesville. Located on Lake Lanier, Don Carter boasts eight cottages for camping, walk-in tent sites, boat ramps, fishing, a sand beach and more. Most of the paths in the park for hiking are paved. The Woodland and Lakeview Loop Trails pass by various walk-in tent sites for camping and are very low impact. They also offer Geocaching in the park, and even though we weren’t actively looking for it, we found one of the caches. If you haven’t taken Steve’s advice, I suggest you do this weekend. Steve has written numerous columns on different outdoor activities you can take part in. You can read them at northfulton.com/ steve-hudson. So what are you waiting for? Get outside, Georgia!

NFCC challenges you to have the courage to care In a crisis, what would it take for you to care enough to take action, be a part of the solution, to not look away? Consider this: If you saw a person in clear physical distress, in an accident or a burning building, at what point would it move you to have the courage to do something? A common answer would be, STAN LITTLE “it depends.” You might say it NFCC President; Head of Marketing Strategy & Operations at SunTrust depends on how close you are to the situation, how easy is it for you to help, what’s the possible cost or harm to you in providing help? Regardless, in some way it would take courage... meaning the motivation to act or intervene in a situation that presents an uncomfortable challenge. Remember that term “uncomfortable challenge,” there will be more on that later. What if the answers to your personal courage quiz were that the cost of acting is as small as a weekly decaf latte, one to two rounds of golf or insert your fa-

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School board approves FY 2018 budget in split vote By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Fulton County School System approved a $1.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2018 set to go into effect July 1, but the uncertainty of the revenue projections still looms over the system. After weeks of public protest over increased property tax assessments for 2017, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted last week to hold assessments to their 2016 levels. An approved tax digest is not expected until late July or August, so Fulton Schools may be forced to make adjustments to the budget at that time. The school budget is based on a 6 percent increase over FY17 revenues. Finance officials with Fulton Schools said there is no way to estimate if the approved tax digest will come in lower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; requiring budget cuts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or higher which could mean a millage rate rollback. As the primary recipient of county tax receipts, receiving nearly 55 percent of all property tax revenues, Fulton Schools has a significant stake in the actions of the Fulton Board of Commissioners. School Board President Linda Bryant

acknowledged the uncertainty around the budget, but said the school system has contingency plans for any outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[We are] prepared to manage our spendingÂ and make appropriate adjustments when we receive the final tax digest later this summer,â&#x20AC;? Bryant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board of Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decision will delay us receiving the final digest, but we have planned a budget that supports our board priorities, focuses on strategically supporting our schools and is based on advice and guidance from the tax assessor.â&#x20AC;? She noted the goal of the school board is a revenue-neutral budget, so they will set a millage rate later this summer once the final tax digest is received. Currently, the millage rate is 18.483, a number unchanged since 2010 and currently the lowest in the metro Atlanta area. The FY18 budget for the general fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the portion of the overall budget that covers school operations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a $48 million increase over FY17. That jump in expenditures was anticipated to be covered by the expected 6 percent increase in local tax revenue and a 2 percent increase in state funding. If revenue projections fall short, any cuts would be felt first in the class-

Fulton School Board rescinds motion on 3 percent tax cap After a week of legal review, the Fulton School Board learned it does not have the power to cap the amount of money it collects from higher property assessments on homeowners. On June 13, a motion was made by board member Katie Reeves to cap any increases on homesteaded properties at 3 percent. So even if revenues rose by 6 percent, the school board would only take 3 percent. The cap would not apply to commercial properties or on new properties. However after researching the issue, attorney Glenn Brock said the Fulton School Board only has the power to roll back millage rates to offset increased

room. Nearly 70 percent of the general fund is devoted to instruction, including teacher salaries and benefits, with the remainder for pupil transportation, maintenance and operations, and other administrative functions. In FY18, teachers will receive a 2 percent raise, with all other district staff receiving a 1 percent raise. The FY18 budget was approved 5-1 by the Fulton School Board, with Alpharetta board member Katie Reeves casting the only â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? vote. Following the vote, Reeves said she could not support

revenues. A 3 percent cap could only be implemented through legislative action by the state. Reeves said she believes the Legislature is looking at ways to reduce the tax burden on homeowners, and she urged her fellow board members to be involved in the conversation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I strongly recommend that we as an elected body look at some kind of language that we can get behind and support so we have an opportunity to have a say,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said. The issue will likely be one of the Fulton School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislative priorities for the next session in January.

a budget that in effect could mean a tax increase for property owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough information on [whether this budget is a tax increase] but what I am asking our board is that we stay true to [our goals] of being good stewards to the taxpayer and remember that every dollar we take is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;other peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said. Superintendent Jeff Rose said the budget had to be approved before the start of the fiscal year on July 1 in order for school operations to continue without interruption.

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his life came when the people dedicated the old Milton football field to be Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins Stadium. It was a very personal experience for By HATCHER HURD him. He coached those boys – later he hatcher@appenmediagroup.com would call the numbers of their sons making a tackle. He loved having that Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins, 84, was connection with his boys. many things in his life – a teacher, Speaking for a video made by the coach, soldier, role model and mentor. Alpharetta Historical Society, his eyes Talking to the people who knew Mr. light up talking about those days. Hawkins, he was all of these things and “There were always some boys who more. finally got in at the end of the game and He was a husband and father too. heard their number called. They pracHe was an insurance man and he even ticed just as hard and sweated just as sold encyclopedias. Some things he much. They deserved that,” he said. did to provide for his family, but most Alpharetta historian Connie Mashof his life was devoted to caring about burn added a bit to that. people and certainly enjoying being “If there was a big pile up, even a among them. kid just running up at the end would If there is such a thing as a “peoget his name called as being in on the ple person,” Sonny tackle. He wanted evHawkins was surely ery one of his players that. If he met you, Alpharetta is a great to get recognition,” he wanted to know Mashburn recalled. all about you – where little town. You In October of you lived and who 2016, he was inhave to be careful your people were. He ducted into the first was interested in peo- what you say about class of the Milton ple, and if he could School Hall of people, because you High help them, so much Fame. the better. Mr. Hawkins never don’t know who “I’m an extrovert. wanted to be anymight be listening. I like knowing about thing else other than people,” he said, a teacher. He came It is still a great speaking in an interto the decision in place to live your view he did for the the eighth grade and Alpharetta Historical never strayed from Society. “I got to know whole life. I believe that goal. just about everyone Born in Canton, God sent me here. in town – until they after graduating He always looked started moving in by Canton High School the thousands. But he attended Gorafter me. Thank most of them, I knew don Military Junior God for Alpharetta, their parents and College then North their grandparents.” Georgia College. He Georgia.” After his family, got his commission as first and foremost for a second lieutenant Mr. Hawkins were his CLAYTON “SONNY” HAWKINS’ and was soon shipped students and players. Voice of Milton Eagles out to fight in Korea. He taught high school Of the 24 months science and coached he spent in the Army, boys and girls. He liked driving boys 14 of those months were in combat. home after football practice because Short of officers in the field, he was he wanted to see where they lived and promoted to first lieutenant and made meet their families. a company commander. For his service And just about everybody knew he was awarded the Bronze Star. Sonny Hawkins. For a quarter century He returned to his hometown of he was the voice of the Milton Eagles Canton to begin teaching, and in 1959 starting in 1980. Friday nights in the he moved to Alpharetta, a town he grew fall, just about everybody was at Milton to love and claim as his own. Stadium, and in the press box Mr. He taught classes, coached junior Hawkins called the game. varsity football and girls’ basketball. It One of the great sources of pride in was with some regret he left Milton in

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Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins 1967, but the opportunity to become head of the Science Department at Roswell High School was too great to pass up. He taught physics and physical science there for 10 years. During his teaching career, he climbed the educational ladder earning his Masters of Physical Education at the University of Georgia as well as a Masters and Six-Year Degree in Science and finally a Masters and Six-Year Degree in counseling. This last degree allowed Hawkins to come back home to Milton High School in 1977 where he served as a counselor until he retired. He also found time to coach some basketball. “He was a role model for our teenage years,” recalled Babbie Green Wolf. “He always had a smile for us and laughed at our outrageous antics during high school. Coach Hawkins taught us much more than science and basketball, and we will always remember him with love.” Katherine Worley Coleman echoed those thoughts. “He cared deeply for his players and students and guided us to be the very best always. He was a role model for all of us in every aspect of life. Coach Hawkins will be remembered as one of the best,” Coleman said. A community leader, Hawkins was a deacon for many years at the First Baptist Church of Alpharetta where he served on various committees and taught Sunday school classes. He also published a book on the lives of the pastors of the church from 1905 to present. For his service he was made deacon emeritus. Perhaps the best epitaph came from Mr. Hawkins’ own lips from the video he made for the Historical Society. “Alpharetta is a great little town. You have to be careful what you say about people, because you don’t know who might be listening. It is still a great place to live your whole life. I believe God sent me here. He always looked after me. Thank God for Alpharetta, Georgia.”

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Alpharetta Historical Society plans open house to help save log cabin Group hopes tour will energize effort to move building By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As part of an ongoing effort to save an historic log cabin from the bulldozers, the Alphaetta & Old Milton County Historical Society will conduct an open house at the structure to raise funds and gather support for its relocation. The open house, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 15, will harken back to the days when the nonprofit offered tours to school children back in the 1980s and ’90s. The group plans to show off the cabin built 83 years ago by a group of Future Farmers of America students shortly before many of them headed overseas to serve in World War II. The cabin sits in a wooded corner of the old Milton High School campus and must be gone when construction on the district’s new STEM facility begins in earnest later this year or early in 2018. Last month the Fulton County Board of Education declared the cabin surplus property, waiving the legal requirements for an appraisal before it could be donated to the city of Alpharetta. Deputy Superintendent of Schools Patrick Burke said the intrinsic value of the property is less than it would cost to demolish the building. The Alpharetta City Council has yet to accept the gift. City officials have balked at the potential cost of moving the building and are awaiting estimates from contractors before taking on the project. Early estimates discussed in public meetings put the cost anywhere

The Alpharetta Historical Society will sponsor an open house July 15 to help raise funds to relocate the old FFA log cabin which sits on the grounds of the old Milton High School. from $250,000-$400,000. Complicating matters further, the city learned last week that revenues for its 2018 budget, which goes into effect July 1, may fall short of anticipated due to Fulton County’s rollback of property valuations to 2016 levels. The rollback means the city will likely have less discretionary money for capital projects. City Councilman Donald Mitchell said the general feeling among council members is that if the cabin can be rescued, it would probably be relocated to a small nearby park on Milton Avenue — three lots the city purchased last August for $900,000. But, with the recent news of a possible revenue shortfall, the city may not be much more help outside the $50,000 it has already committed to the cabin’s

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Congresswoman First Georgia Republican woman elected to Congress By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With the bitter June 20 Sixth District congressional runoff behind her now, freshman Congresswoman Karen Handel is jumping right into the fire as Congress bubbles with issues including healthcare, Russia, North Korea and White House tweets. She’s not in North Fulton anymore. Sworn in Monday, she is the first woman Republican member of the Georgia congressional delegation to serve in Washington. Handel said she is “extraordinarily humbled and honored at the tremendous privilege and high responsibility” she was given when elected. “Growing up in a turbulent home, I could’ve given up and let the circumstances I was facing dictate and control the course of my life, but I did not,” Handel said. “That spirt, courage and tenacity I will take to Washington. It’s been a driving force in my life, and will be as I represent you.”

Taking 135,000 votes, or 51.9 percent of the nearly 260,000 votes cast, Handel won her seat over Democrat Jon Ossoff (48.1 percent of the votes). In total, 58 percent of registered voters in the district participated in the election. Handel, addressing the crowd of more than 350 supporters at her Election Day party at the Hyatt Regency at Villa Christina in Brookhaven, said she is proud to be the first Republican woman elected to this seat by Georgians. Georgia Democrats have sent six females to Congress since 1940. “It has been a great God and truly great nation that afforded a young girl the opportunity to grow up and be whatever she wanted,” Handel said. “I was told, ‘Karen, if you can win, it says to every 8-year-old girl, she can do it too.’” There is a lot of work to do and problems to solve, she said, including healthcare, comprehensive tax reform, the economy and creating more and better paying jobs.

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Handel hits Washington D.C. running She thanked multiple groups of people, including local elected officials, her volunteers and her husband, Steve, whom she calls her number one supporter. She also thanked President Donald Trump who tweeted many times during election night about Handel. “Things are looking great for Karen H,” he wrote. “Congratulations to Karen Handel on her big win in Georgia 6th. Fantastic job, we are all very proud of you.” Handel said she knew the race would be tight, contentious and require all hands on deck. “Most big things are not accomplished by one person alone,” Handel said. “I had a tremendous amount of support in this campaign from each and every one of you, to a great campaign team to individuals on the ground who put in countless hours knocking on doors and making phone calls. But through it all everyone persevered.” The 6th District has produced many prominent Republicans, Handel said, including Tom Price, Johnny Isakson and Newt Gingrich. “These statesmen have left big shoes

I will work hard to secure your confidence in the weeks and months ahead. I give every Georgian this promise to work every day relentlessly to make our state and country a better place.” KAREN HANDEL U.S. Rep

to fill,” Handel said. “I will do my level best to live up to the standards that have been set.” Before her speech, Handel said

she spoke with Ossoff who was “more than gracious” and thanked her for a “spirited campaign.” She addressed his supporters and said her commitments extend to them as well. “We may have some different beliefs, but we are part of one community, that of the 6th District,” Handel said. “I will work hard to secure your confidence in the weeks and months ahead. I give every Georgian this promise to work every day relentlessly to make our state and country a better place.” Ossoff released a statement on the results and said, “for months, this community in Georgia has been a beacon of hope for people across the country.” He said it’s “extraordinary” what the community achieved, by mounting an “unprecedented grassroots effort powered by more than 12,000 volunteers.” “At a time when American politics is dominated by fear and deception, this community stood up for politics based on shared values, shared interests, civility and respect,” Ossoff wrote. “We showed the world that in places no one even thought it was possible to fight, we can fight and we will fight.”

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Karen Handel and husband Steve wave to the crowd during her victory speech.

We’ve become a cigar beacon for the traveling community. And we have 1,800 hotel rooms just down the street on this exit off 400. RUSS SUTTON, Cutters owner/partner 16 | Johns Creek Herald | June 29, 2017

Cutters Cigars going uptown, upscale New Windward location offers more space, class By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Cutters Cigars and Spirits, Alpharetta’s deluxe smoking club offering a wide variety of cigars has moved uptown – in more ways than one. It has a new location, still on Windward Parkway but almost in Milton now. Its 4915 Windward address is next door to Mambo’s Café (across the street from Kroger) and is a definite step up in class. Cutters owner/partner Russ Sutton always had a friendly atmosphere where patrons were invited to share their smoking pleasure at Cutters with friends – either catching the game on TV or outside on the veranda. The new Cutters has more of everything plus jazzy

Chief among the new additions at Cutters’ new location is the full bar for those after-dinner or after-meeting cocktails.

new extras. The new club is 4,000 square feet, three times the space of the former location. In addition to walk-in humidor twice the size of the old one, it has full bar and has gone business friendly. Patrons can sit back and enjoy a cappuccino or an expresso if they want. It has a meeting room (available for hire) that also serves individual business clients who want a quiet place – Wi-Fii of course – to conduct business outside the office or between appointments. Sutton’s new partner Ken Nettuno says Cutters is not changing so much as expanding to accommodate more clients and provide a better experience. “We have a state-of-the-art air cleansing system that smokers and non-smokers will appreciate,” Nettuno said. “And we will have live music, understated but a pleasant amenity. Friday nights will be acoustic. We have a great jazz combo that plays also.” Sutton agreed the location is all about making it a place people will enjoy if only to hang out for a while. “And we have always catered to our women clients so we are going all out to see that their experience is enhanced and enjoyable as well,” he said. “We will make everyone comfortable, the air is clear and the drinks are fresh. We are in the hospitality business.” Nettuno echoed those thoughts. It’s a place with quality music indoors and out on the patio. Regulars can keep their tobacco in one of Cutters’ personal humidors. “We want to be a place to bring the wife and be comfortable. It is a place to bring business guests after a dinner at Cabernet’s to sit and relax,” Nettuno said. “And it is one of only three Avo Lounges where you can get Davidoff’s Avo cigars.” When Castro took Cuba, Davidoff took his Cuban seeds and left the island to build an internationally known brand. In addition to Davidoff, Cutters carries 38 premium cigar brands grown in seven countries. Sutton said Cutters simply outgrew the old spot. “We’ve been growing the business 30 percent every year. And a third of our customers are from out of town,” he said. “We’ve become a cigar beacon for the traveling community. And we have 1,800 hotel rooms just down the street on this exit off 400.”

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Independent reports have sprung up throughout the metro area, all citing the need for more hotels. Developers have shown they don’t need to be told twice. Several new applications have been filed for key locations in Roswell

and Dunwoody. One of the most intriguing is an application for a 120-room boutique hotel off Roswell’s iconic Canton Street. Roswell is one of the area’s premier wedding and events destinations. On any given weekend, young ladies and gentleman in tuxedos and dresses can be seen celebrating up and down the locally renowned Canton Street. Then they go stay at either the Doubletree at Ga. 400 or in Alpharetta. Roswell Inc Director Steve Stroud said an independent study has shown a significant need for more hotels in Roswell. The developer has assembled three parcels behind the Gate City Brewery that include a Wells Fargo, a parking lot, and an old building housing small retail shops. The new hotel would include an events facility, a rooftop bar and would retain the Wells Fargo in a new location. “Roswell is such an incredible market for a boutique hotel. We have created a strategic alliance with the city, Roswell Inc. and the Downtown Development Authority to bring this unique project to the historic district,” said Kevin Bryant, one of the partners

in Canton Place Development, the group looking to develop the hotel. “Canton Street has become such an iconic environment for hospitality, and we feel the hotel will add to the allure of Roswell as a destination.” It would also include an underground parking deck for patrons, and would offer 50 new parking spaces for public use. Bryant said the door is open if the city wants to add another level of parking dedicated for public use. Lack of nearby parking on Canton Street has been an issue the city has been grappling with for years. If approved, the hotel, being designed by Randall-Paulson Architects and Gray Reese Architects, could put shovels in the ground as early as this fall. Dunwoody is looking at two large hotels. The first would be on the site of a vacant bank building at the southeastern corner of Perimeter Center East and AshfordDunwoody Road. It would be a 200room hotel rising about 12 stories above a site that would also include 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Three multi-story buildings would rise up along the roads, all surrounding a parking deck. This hotel would be a stone’s throw away from a 10-story Marriott hotel that has been proposed between Perimeter Mall and the Dunwoody MARTA station. Construction is well under way for a hotel in the Avalon development in Alpharetta. This will be a luxury 330-room hotel that will connect to a much

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Co-working spaces come to Alpharetta Shared offices provide affordable working space By NATASHA ROY news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Shared office spaces are making their way from big cities to smaller ones such as Alpharetta. Co-working spaces allow members to set up and work without long-term commitments. Ramon Gonzalez, a founder of the co-working space business Thrive, said his offices are innovative and collaborative, allowing members to drop in and get work done occasionally or to hold company meetings. Co-working spaces are attractive because they are more cost-efficient. Thrive satisfies the needs for people and companies that need professional space to hold meetings and meet with clients, he said. “It’s kind of hard for them to get access to traditional space because it’s become so expensive,” Gonzalez said. People will often opt to use a co-working space if they work from home and want to network or work in a collaborative environment, Gonzalez said. “[People] understand there’s benefits

to connecting to other people,” Gonzalez said. “People are looking for that. People are going to gravitate towards places they love.” Daniel Burnett, another Thrive cofounder, said co-working spaces have become especially attractive in Milton and Alpharetta. People are willing to move to the area, he said, because of the small-town, community feel. “People will go to a co-working space first, quickly after arriving here so they can get to know people,” Burnett said. While Thrive provides a space where anyone who wants to finish some work can come in for a bit, other rental offices, such as the Alpharetta Technology Commission Innovation Center, offer space to complete more specialized work. ATC Innovation is a tech startup incubator that offers co-working space, among other services, specifically tailored toward tech startups. ATC Innovation’s CEO Karen Cashion said one requirement at ATC Innovation is that members must be technology creators. Like Thrive, people gravitate toward ATC because of the community they find there, said Dale Sizemore, ATC Innovation’s director of operations. “There’s a lot of collaboration,” Sizemore said. “People have a lot of experience that they can kind of tag team and hand off to each other.” Co-working spaces usually provide a

Co-working spaces like Thrive allow their members to network as they work. cheaper alternative to renting a building, especially since the cost of business property in Alpharetta has risen sharply over the past few years. Some office spaces in Alpharetta can cost anywhere from $28,000 to $52,000 per year to lease, according to data from Commercial Search. Both Thrive and ATC Innovation

offer working space for $99 per month. Cashion said ATC Innovation’s prices are intentionally below market to host startups. “We are a tech startup incubator, so our $99 membership includes free access to our tech startup programs and events, and to our tech startup mentors,” she said.

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Roswell welcomes Advanced Health to BE Alpharetta Chamber cuts ribbon for Clean Eatz Business name: Clean Eatz Alpharetta Owners: Gary Davis About: Clean Eatz café aims to educate customers on what a healthy lifestyle can do for an individual. Their mission is to be the first step someone takes in beginning that healthy lifestyle, and they encourage eating whole or real

food in its most natural form: in balanced portions. At Clean Eatz, it’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. Opened: April 6, 2017 Address: 5815 Windward Parkway, #202, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Phone: 770-569-4888 Website: www.cleaneatz.com

Business name: Advanced Health to BE, LLC Owner: Deborah Haynes About: Advanced Health to BE assists people in the detoxification and revitalization of the body, mind and spirit. As a registered nurse for 37 years, Deborah Haynes looks for non-invasive, safe and effective ways to help people relax and release toxic stress and lose unhealthy fat. The resulting

benefits include sustainable weight loss, decreased inflammation, increased energy, sharper focus and memory, better sleep and a greater sense of self confidence and well-being. Opened: April 1, 2017 Address: 595 E Crossville Road, Ste. 300 Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 678-900-2105 Website: www.advancedhealthtobe.com

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ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Alpharetta Library are holding another book sale thanks to a large influx of donations by the community. Specials will include fiction novels and children’s books. Come browse through and buy a variety of books, CDs and DVDs, with proceeds benefiting the library and its programs. The sale will be held Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. For more information, visit fotal.org. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

4TH OF JULY: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION What: Celebrate our country’s independence at Newtown Park with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional firework display. When: Saturday, July 1, 7-10 p.m. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek More info: info@johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200

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What: Come see a dance contest, food, vendors and children’s activities at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. When: Monday, July 3, 6-11 p.m. Where: 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

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What: Come enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall. A children’s area will keep the youngsters occupied with games and crafts. Admission is free and food and drink will be available for purchase. When: Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: 770-640-3855

ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Take in the fireworks on the front lawn of Roswell High School. This Roswell tradition will have live music, a Kids Zone and food trucks. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and the entire family. When: Tuesday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. Where: 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: facebook.com/pg/ CityofRoswellGA/posts

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What: Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and children’s activities on the lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center. Food vendors will serve at areas throughout the park and fireworks will begin at dusk. When: Tuesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m. Where: 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 678-297-6130

STEAM ENGINE PARADE

What: See the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade, a Cumming July Fourth tradition. The steam engine parade ends at the Cumming Fairgrounds. When: Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Tribble Gap Road and Woodland Drive intersection, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

EVENTS: FREE OUTDOOR YOGA

What: The Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division offers this free outdoor class on Sundays. Classes are taught by certified instructors and all fitness levels are welcome. No registration required. When: Sunday, July 2, 9-10 a.m. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek More info: info@johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

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

What: Explore the wilds of Sherwood Forest in this retelling of the classic Robin Hood tale with a full cast of handmade puppets by Puppet Showplace Theatre. When: Through July 1, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: National Marionette Theatre’s retelling of this classic tale features hand-crafted marionettes, painted scenery and a classical music score. When: July 5-8, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale. When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: YOGA FOR CHILDREN

What: Yoga instructor Stefany Gregg will teach children the basics of yoga. Yoga mats will be provided. Registration is required and this event is for ages 7-11. When: Friday, June 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

STORYTELLING WITH DEBORAH STRAHORN

What: Join in for an hour of fun with Kuumba Storyteller, Deborah Strahorn. All ages welcome. When: Friday, June 30 1-2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

TUTORING FOR TEENS

What: Experienced tutor Christina Perry will provide personalized instruction on all areas of SAT, ACT, or CRCT and middle and high school math and language arts. When: Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

TECHNOLOGY SENIOR MOMENT SESSIONS

What: Seniors age 50+ are invited for 30-minute one-on-one technology sessions every Monday. Participants can register twice a month using the email or phone number listed below. When: Monday, July 3, 10 a.m-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.go or 404-613-4402

FAMILY MOVIE AFTERNOON

What: Celebrate our nation’s birthday by watching the movie “1776” and learning about the Declaration of Independence. Popcorn will be provided. When: Sunday, July 2, 2:30-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-640-3075

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES

What: Alpharetta Library will be hosting a free movie every Monday of the summer. This week’s movie is “Harold and Maude,” starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. Recommended for adults. When: Monday, July 3, 10:30 a.m12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library,10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

SING ALONG WITH BACH TO ROCK

What: Bach to Rock music school brings a Sing A Long to the library. This musical program is for all ages and features both childhood classics and contemporary pop. No registration needed. When: Thursday, July 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

NEEDLECRAFTS

What: Join Roswell’s group of talented needlecraft experts once a week to practice your skills, learn or teach some, or for just come for the community. When: Thursday, July 6, 1-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-640-3075

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

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Helping out brook trout If you enjoy trout fishing, you may know that Georgia is home to three different kinds of trout. Rainbow trout, with that spectacular red stripe along their flanks, may STEVE HUDSON be most familiar. Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Equally popular are brown trout, which can attain impressive sizes. You’ll find both species in streams around the state, including the Chattahoochee River. But there’s a third kind of trout – Georgia’s original trout, in fact – that’s now found only in high-elevation streams where the water is its cleanest and coldest. That’s the brook trout, and it’s the only trout species that’s actually native to Georgia. At one time, brookies (as they’re affectionately known) were widespread. However, they didn’t fare well in the face of such things as rampant logging or acid rain. These kinds of factors degraded their habitat – and it didn’t help that those introduced rainbows and browns tended to displace (that is, eat) brook trout too. For a while, things looked bad for brookies. They eventually began to disappear altogether from streams where they had been present for ages. However in recent years, as environmental conditions have improved, Georgia’s brook trout have started to come back. That’s good news! However, they can still use all the help they can get – and on Saturday, July 29, you’ll have a chance to do your part and personally help out Georgia’s brook trout population. Hands-on habitat enhancement On that Saturday, from about 9 a.m. until noon, enthusiastic volunteers will gather on a portion of Wilks Creek near Helen. There, working in conjunction with the National Forest Service and the Department of Natural Resources, folks from a wide range of backgrounds will pool their efforts to construct in-stream habitat improvement structures designed to benefit future brook trout populations. One thing that helps make this happen is the work of members of area chapters of Trout Unlimited. In fact, the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited (which meets just down the road in Roswell) will be leading the effort and coordinating partici-

pation by other TU chapters. UCCTU member Bill Lott has been coordinating these stream improvement projects for the last several years. “The more volunteers we have, the more we can accomplish,” Bill said. “Last year we had more than 50 volunteers,” he adds, “and that is the goal for 2017 as we start work on this new stream.” Do you have to be a member of Trout Unlimited to participate? Not at all. Anyone with an interest in Georgia’s outdoors will enjoy becoming a part of it – and even though it’s called a “work” day, it’s actually a great deal of fun. “In fact, it’s a very good activity for the whole family,” Bill said. He encourages dads, moms and kids too to think about being a part of it – though he adds that kids should be old enough to be able to do some work in the stream. If you’re able to participate, what should you bring with you? “You’ll want to bring some water to drink,” Bill said, “and bring bug repellant. You should also have some work gloves.” Also important, he adds, is suitable footwear. “You want to wear something on your feet than can get wet,” he said. Other gear, including hardhats and safety glasses, will be provided. What to expect What can you expect to be doing on the stream? You might be doing any of several things – building stream flow diverters, for example, or maybe stabilizing the creek’s banks. I recall one stream work day that I participated in several years ago. My job was to help build a rock dam of sorts, placing rocks inside a sort of cage of steel mesh. The idea was that the little dam would create a deeper spot below it, and that began to happen almost immediately. Within just a few minutes of finishing the structure, a pool was already beginning to form – and then, looking down, I saw what every brookie fan hopes to see. A small brook trout of about four inches in length had already taken up residence there. How’s that for instant gratification! And barbecue too! On the Wilks Creek project, work on the creek will continue until about noon. And what then? “After the work is finished,” Bill said. “The Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited provides a

barbecue lunch for the participants.” I’ve had that barbecue before, and it’s good! After lunch, it’s not unusual for participants to spend a while visiting with one another and talking trout and maybe even planning a fishing trip. Trout fishers are genial folks, and on a stream enhancement project like this one, you’re sure to meet some of the most pleasant anglers you could hope to find. Note that the stream work day is still a few weeks out, so you’ve got plenty of time to make plans to drive up toward Helen and be a part of it yourself. Sure, you’ll be a little tired at the end of the day. But you’ll be well fed and you’ll have new friends – and you can rest comfortably in the knowledge that the work you did will pay dividends for many years to come. Since lunch is being provided, it’s important to let Bill know if you plan to attend. To do so, or if you have other questions about the day’s event, you can reach Bill at 404-735-9989 or sue.bill314@gmail.com. Directions Wilks Creek is about 20 minutes north of Helen. “The easiest way to get there is to take Main Street through Helen,” Bill said, “and follow Ga. 17 and 75 signs north.” Continue till you get to mile marker 15. About 100 yards past mile marker 15 on the left, an unpaved road turns left into the Chattahoochee National Forest. A Chattahoochee National Forest sign marks the turn. “Our project work will be approximately 2 miles down that road,” he said. Parking at the work area may be tight, but just a little farther north past mile marker 15 is a parking area for the Appalachian Trail. “People can park there and carpool into the work area,” Bill said, adding that you should plan to be there by about 8:30 a.m. Interested in learning more about the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited? This group, one of a number of Trout Unlimited chapters in the north Georgia area, meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for November and December) at Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant at 2270 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Social hour and dinner begin at 6 p.m. Meetings start at 7 p.m and usually ends by 9 p.m. Learn more about the group at ucc.tu.org.

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Northview business students California-bound Neeraj Alavala, Keshav Pandiri earn trip to national conference By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and with fellow FBLA students to show those students how they could market themselves and chamber businesses through social media. There were some 3,000 students at the convention held in Athens with 50 teams competing. Fourteen were chosen to present to the final judges and the two young men won best in state. Pandiri said they would have seminars for other students and teach them marketing skills, communications skills, networking and making business contacts. “For instance we showed one of our club members how she could tweet her tutoring out and mention that she and her student are in her favorite restaurant. That restaurant gets a hit from everyone who receives the tweet,” Alavala said. “And they do it sitting at the table.” They also taught students how to analyze the data students were collecting from hits on their social media. One of the seminars they presented to fellow students was on crafting a

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Everyone knows social media is an important tool in business, but using it well is a difficult skill to acquire. Two Northview High School students, Keshav Pandiri and Neeraj Alavala, are using their social media skills as Future Business Leaders of America members to earn Georgia leadership awards. Now they are about to head to Anaheim, Calif., June 27 for the FBLA National Leadership Conference attended by students nationwide where they plan to become national award winners as well. The two have been friends since meeting in middle school and both joined FBLA as freshmen. Both will enroll in Georgia Tech in the fall. There Pandiri plans to major in business and computer science while Alavala will major in industrial engineering. This year the young men made a 6-minute presentation at the FBLA State Convention where they outlined ways in which they worked with the

It has always worked quite well at the chamber to have young interns and match them with businesses where the students have an interest in learning about.” JOHN BEMONT Johns Creek Chamber President template for business cards. Those are the traditional icebreakers, and an effective business card pays dividends. Another seminar they devised was a summer camp expo that put parents looking for perspective camps together with parents and their children. “It was a chance for individuals like me to get hands-on experience in organizing and marketing an event,” Pandiri said.

They will give a slightly longer presentation at the National Conference. Looking back as they prepare for college, Alavala said what he got most from the FBLA experience was working with other students at Northview. “I am focusing on keeping the partnerships I’ve formed working with students at Northview. And as my last year in FBLA, I wanted to leave a legacy and have an impact on my school,” Alavala said. JC Chamber President John Bemont said his organization is happy to partner with the FBLA because it is important to prepare the next generation of business leaders. “And these young people can show us a few things, too,” Bemont said. “It has always worked quite well at the chamber to have young interns and match them with businesses where the students have an interest in learning about. “We give the interns the opportunity to get real experience, and they always give us a lot of energy and enthusiasm. And they have been particularly successful this year.” With 250 members, the Northview FBLA chapter is one of the largest in the state and the country.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Rising Northview High School senior Samanyu Kothapeta will be going to a summer school of sorts, but he won’t be taking the bus. No, Kothapeta, 17, will be spending six weeks in China to live with a Chinese family and study the language at a nearby university as part of a U.S. State Department program. He has been awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. Kothapeta is one of 600 specially chosen language students who will participate in the program sponsored by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Kothapeta had heard of the State Department’s program and decided to apply for it last year but didn’t make the cut. This year he did. He will have the opportunity to study Chinese and live with a Chinese family and immerse himself in Chinese culture and family life. “I’m excited about going to China and meeting new people and getting a better understanding of the language,” Kothapeta said. “I will stay with a host family and take language classes at Nanjing University. Kate Elci, the State Department’s Washington program coordinator for the project, said the program was created in 2006 by the U.S. government for American high school students. The purpose of the program is to improve Americans’ ability to communicate in select critical languages to broaden international dialogue as well as increase American economic global competitiveness, Elci said. It is thought that enhancing crosscultural understanding leads to a deepening trust. The program could spark a lifetime of interest in foreign language and culture, Elci said. That in turn lays the groundwork to develop the skills to advance international dialogue, compete effectively in the global marketplace, promote mutual understanding and perhaps ultimately contribute to a more peaceful world. Students do not necessarily have to be proficient in the language of choice. “We are looking for young people who are motivated to learn a language

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— On May 13, Johns Creek high school went against Chattahoochee high school in the boys volleyball state tournament. The state tournament was at the Tsunami Center in College Park. Chattahoochee had won semi-final match against Veterans High School to advance to the finals, while Johns Creek beat River Ridge 2-0. Johns Creek dropped the first set of the finals 25-13. Sophomore middle hitter, Gavin VanBeveren, played in the first set and was assisted by junior setter Braden Boyle. Johns Creek fought their way back to win the second set 25-21 and the third set by a margin of 15-13. Johns

Creek was led by senior outside hitter Erik Pia who finished the day with a .354 hitting percentage and 52 kills. Pia also had 14 service aces, six blocks, 31 digs and a 2.50 passing average. Sophomore outside hitter AJ Jones finished the day with a .235 hitting percentage with 47 kills, six blocks and 34 digs. Junior John Posa was a defensive backboard for the team with 31 digs and a 2.26 passing average. Freshman setter Victor Pacheco finished the day with 60 assists and 29 digs. Head coach Teela Clowe has coached the boys for four years and was thrilled to accept the championship trophy on behalf of the team.

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North Fulton, Forsyth male Athletes of the Year By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

stout in goal and led Hooch to a deep playoff run. Corrigan and the Cougars captured the Class AAAAAA state championship with 11 shutouts. Corrigan allowed 21 goals in 21 games this year.

NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Appen Media continues its Best of the Year awards for sports, including the best athletes, coaches, games and teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County in the 2016-17 high school athletic year. This week features the top male athletes in no particular order.

Colin Davis; Blessed Trinity football/baseball

Jack Hardin; Fellowship Christian football

Hardin led Fellowship Christian to its first state championship appearance this season with standout performances on both sides of the ball. At quarterback, Hardin passed for 1,772 yards with 24 touchdowns and rushed for 752 yards with 14 touchdowns. On defense, Hardin compiled 66 total tackles and an interception as safety.

Will Britain; Cambridge wrestling/football

Britain went undefeated (58-0) this year as a wrestler, capturing the Class AAAAAA state championship in the 160 lb. weight class. Britain reached the state championship match in all four years at Cambridge and won 201 career matches. As an outside linebacker, Britain had 53 total tackles this season and holds Cambridge records for most career sacks.

Malik Willis Roswell football

Roswell quarterback Malik Willis led the Hornet’s offense to the Class AAAAAAA state championship game

Appraisal: Continued from Page 6 emption that were removed in 2017; • Require the Assessors’ Office to update its website to provide taxpayers with online access to their current notices of assessment within 30 days, and within 10 days once the revised 2016 levels notices are mailed. Minutes before the city’s 2018 budget was adopted last week, Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris told City Council members that the freeze

Centennial’s Nicky Solomon led the entire state of Georgia in points with 175.

Chattahoochee goalkeeper Jack Corrigan helped the Cougars capture the Class AAAAAA campionship.

with 2,823 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. An elusive runner, Willis also rushed for 1,073 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per carry, with 10 rushing touchdowns.

O’Connell was named the Region 5-AAAAAAA Player of the Year.

Nicky Solomon Centennial lacrosse

Solomon led the state in points this season and broke his brother, Nathan’s, record for most assists in a season. Solomon scored 74 goals and had 101 assists to lead the Knights to the Class 6A-7A semifinals. His 175 points were the second most in state history in a season, just 14 points off his brother’s record set in 2013.

Max Kane South Forsyth lacrosse

Kane accumulated 60 points this season with 35 goals and 25 assists. He also had 26 ground balls and was stout defensively for the War Eagles as a midfielder.

Jacob Bolton Blessed Trinity football

Right tackle Jacob Bolton was a critical cog in the wheel of Blessed Trinity’s offense. Bolton’s protection allowed BT to pass for 128 yards per game and rush for 195 yards per game.

Colin Davis ended his Blessed Trinity career this year as a standout among a team of outstanding talent with BT baseball. Davis hit .421 with 61 RBIs with 31 extra base hits, including 10 home runs. He compiled an .819 slugging percentage and led the Titans with 20 stolen bases. Davis also had a 1.000 fielding percentage with 40 chances. He made four appearances on the mound posting a 1.62 ERA with four strikeouts. On the football field, Davis made 19 receptions for 358 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 20 tackles and had a fumble recovery as a cornerback.

Xavier McKinney Roswell football

All-American safety Xavier McKinney led Roswell to its second consecutive state championship appearance this season, leading one of the top defenses in the state. McKinney had 82 total tackles this season, including eight for a loss. He had seven interceptions, two caused fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal for the Hornets this season. In addition to his defensive prowess, McKinney was also a go-to guy on kick returns, returning a kickoff and punt for a touchdown this season. McKinney also made a single reception on offense this year, a 48-yard touchdown.

Alex O’Connell Milton basketball

Jack Corrigan Chattahoochee soccer

could mean an estimated shortfall of $500,000 in anticipated revenues. City leaders went ahead and approved the budget, identifying $448,000 of new operating initiatives — like added positions in public safety — that could be targeted for cuts if necessary. Johns Creek and Milton have several more months before adopting their 2018 budgets, so their estimates for property tax revenue are likely to be based on more timely information. And, they will have more time to adjust spending plans accordingly. Even so, with cities facing less revenue than originally anticipated, Eaves’

We ask our mayors and city councils and school boards to follow our lead and roll back millage rates to offer even more relief to taxpayers.”

Duke-commit O’Connell led the Eagles to their first region championship since 2008 this season with athleticism and sound shooting ability.

Behind an athletic defense, goalkeeper Jack Corrigan had another impressive season in 2017. For the second-straight year, Corrigan was

JOHN EAVES Fulton County Commission Chairman

final statement last week directed local officials to reduce property taxes even further. “We ask our mayors and city

councils and school boards to follow our lead and roll back millage rates to offer even more relief to taxpayers,” he said.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 ►► Kevin Austin Pergantis, 28, of Golf

Club Way, Braselton, was arrested June 13 on Ga. 400, Roswell, for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Kourtney Chamese Gibbs, 32, of Willow Ridge Way, Avondale Estates, was arrested June 17 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and not wearing a seatbelt. ►► James Bernard Parks, 31, of Basinside Court, Douglasville, was arrested June 18 on North Point Court, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ►► Antonio Juan Alexander, 24, of Old South Drive, Jonesboro, was arrested June 18 on Kings Point Lane, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #17-192-1 Road Improvements – Barnwell Road and Jones Bridge Road Curve The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal bids from qualified construction firms for the roadway improvements along Barnwell Road and Jones Bridge Road from the Barnwell Elementary School driveway to Redcoat Way. ITB responses will be received no later than July 11, 2017 at 2:00PM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov). To access the document you must register with BidNet. It is a one-time, no cost registration. Go to the City website, purchasing page. Click on the link to the BidNet website. On the third page you will see a green box for the Georgia Purchasing Group-simply click “next.” This will bypass the credit card fee box and will complete the registration process which will give you access to the bid documents. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Deadline for questions is July 5, 2017 at 5:00PM. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #17-192-2 New Trail – Brumbelow Road from Mackinac Drive to Stoney Ridge Drive The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal bids from qualified construction firms for the construction a 10 foot wide trail along Brumbelow Road from Mackinac Drive to Stoney Ridge Drive. ITB responses will be received no later than July 11, 2017 at 10:00AM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov). To access the document you must register with BidNet. It is a one-time, no cost registration. Go to the City website, purchasing page. Click on the link to the BidNet website. On the third page you will see a green box for the Georgia Purchasing Group-simply click “next.” This will bypass the credit card fee box and will complete the registration process which will give you access to the bid documents. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Deadline for questions is July 5, 2017 at 5:00PM. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #17-206 KIMBALL BRIDGE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT PI #0010418 The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for Kimball Bridge Road Widening Project from State Bridge Road to Jones Bridge Road. ITB responses will be received no later than July 25, 2017 at 2:00PM. A pre-bid conference will be held on July 12, 2017 at 10:00AM in the Chattahoochee Conference Room. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . To access the document you must register with BidNet. It is a one-time no cost registration. Go to the City website, purchasing page. Click on the link to the BidNet website. On the third page you will see a green box for the Georgia Purchasing Group-simply click “next.” This will bypass the credit card fee box and will complete the registration process which will give you access to the bid documents. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Deadline for questions is July 14, 2017 at 5:00PM. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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Cabin: Continued from Page 12 relocation. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau has pitched in $15,000, and the Historical Society already has raised $50,000 in donations. AHS officials with the nonprofit say they can raise more once donors know the city will accept the cabin. But with the clock ticking, they aren’t waiting around. The group has mounted a campaign on its website and has reached out to patrons for contributions. The open house is its latest effort. “We’re making contact and the money is trickling in,” said Historical Society President Mary Lee. The Historical Society has supported the cabin’s preservation since 1985, when the group signed a memorandum of understanding with the school district to maintain the historic structure, Lee said. Throughout its stewardship, the organization has pitched in for a new roof and general maintenance. It also sponsored regular tours for students, a practice Lee said she would like to see revived when and if the building finds a new home. Those wishing to donate to the cause can mail checks payable to Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. Please write “Log Cabin” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the organization’s website, www. aomchs.org; click on Log Cabin at the bottom of the page.

China: Continued from Page 23 “Eventually I got better at it and started to like it more,” he said.

BT baseball standout scores perfect ACT Jake Lundkovsky to attend Georgia Tech By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Whether he is on or off the baseball field, Jake Lundkovsky has a bright future. The 2017 Blessed Trinity graduate scored a perfect score of 36 on his ACT and will attend Georgia Tech this fall where he plans to major in engineering or actuary science. From the outset of his high school career, Lundkovsky said he wanted to attend a high-quality university, and his perfect ACT score is exemplary of the effort he put forth to achieve that goal. “I just think it’s nice to see that hard work paying off,” he said. “I put a lot of time into academics and I think that score is a nice representation of the effort that went into it.” Lundkovsky’s ambition came to fruition when he was accepted into Georgia Tech. “I have always had my heart set on Georgia Tech,” he said. “It’s a great city and a great school. My dad went there and I grew up going to Tech football games. They also offered what I want to study.” In addition to his academic aptitude, Lundkovsky was also sought by baseball programs for his performances on the field. Pepperdine, Davidson, Young Harris and Duke all actively recruited him. A third baseman, Lundkovsky hit .364 with 39 RBIs and nine extra base Kothapeta says it will be a particularly useful language to know because there are so many Chinese speakers. “Chinese is very applicable in the real world. It will be useful in business and other things. “I am hoping that living and study-

Blessed Trinity graduate Jake Lundkovsky scored a perfect 36 on his ACT. He was also a standout for Blessed Trinity in baseball at third base. hits this season. He had a .917 fielding percentage with nine double plays. Lundkovsky was an important cog in the Blessed Trinity machine that won two state championships and made four state championship appearances during his four years with the Titans. “I was blessed to be at such a good school that was so successful,” Lundkovsky said. “Not many people get to one state championship. To go all four years was really special.”

His decision to go to Georgia Tech could spell the end of his baseball career. Lundkovsky has not yet decided whether or not he will attempt to join the Yellow Jackets as a walk on. “I’m definitely going to focus on my education,” he said. “I haven’t made up my mind yet [on playing baseball].” Whether or not Lundkovsky continues his baseball career, he has shown a skill set in the classroom and his dedication should serve him well in either capacity.

ing in China will provide me the best opportunity to learn the native tone of Mandarin speakers,” he said. Kothapeta said he plans to make the most of the trip. “I am looking forward to gaining insight not only into the history and cul-

ture of China, but also into the thinking of ordinary Chinese people. “I am excited about this opportunity to share my American values, culture, and experience with my host family and friends that I will make in China,” he said.

DEATH NOTICES Rev. Curtis D. Allbritten, DD, 76, of Cumming, passed away June 16, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mary W. Martin, 86, of Cumming, passed away June 17, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Bernice Mildred Pruitt, 91, of Cumming, passed away June 20, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Edward L. Andrew, 62, of Cumming, passed away June 19, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

James Harold McGinnis, 67, of Forsyth County, passed away June 15, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Thelma G. Resler, 74, of Cumming, passed away June 10, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Billy Gene Hampton Jr., 68, of Cumming, passed away June 18, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Earl Neve, of Alpharetta, passed away June 17, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Frederick Scheidig, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Thomas Schmidt, of Roswell, passed away June 16, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Home. Houston Weaver, of Roswell, passed away June 15, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Handyman RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340

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Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike. 404-647-1406 RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced. 770-769-5498

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Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-7442200 and ask for Gary.

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Masonry MASONRY REPAIRS Stone, brick, block. Fireplace, walkway, retaining walls etc. Guaranteed work. Terry Conley 706-435-7596 (N. Fulton/S. Forsyth)

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

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