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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 46-year-old man was shot and injured by a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy on June 26. Jeffery Todd Nielson, 46, of Cumming, allegedly pointed a rifle at a deputy who spotted the armed man in the north end of the county. The deputy was checking an undeveloped subdivision on Hopewell Road near Hubbard Town Road and observed a parked pick-up truck, according to Deputy Robin Regan, a sheriff’s office spokesman. When the deputy drove by the truck, Nielson was seen holding a rifle, Regan said. As the deputy exited his patrol car, Nielson also
exited. According to Regan, Nielson then made the rifle ready to fire by working a lever action and pointed the rifle at the deputy. The deputy drew his sidearm and fired, striking Nielson. Nielson was given immediate medical aid and transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. He is expected to recover and is stable condition at this time. The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is normal procedure for these incidents. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating the shooting.
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Chattahoochee’s Magic Boaters enjoy 110-mile excursion down river By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – From all over Georgia, they came. From Alabama, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, they came. From California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, people came to participate in the breathtaking canoe and kayak trip 110 miles down the Chattahoochee from Suwanee to Franklin, which is in Heard County, population about 1,000.
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Aggie Calder is the oldest paddler on the trip at 82.
It was the 10th anniversary of Paddle Georgia, the annual seven-day canoe and kayak trip down one of Georgia’s rivers organized by the Georgia
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Lawn equipment stolen from church CUMMING, Ga. — Someone kicked into a church storage building and stole lawn equipment, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A lawn maintenance employee of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road, told deputies he cut the grass on June 12. When he came back about 9 a.m. June 15, he found the door to the storage building kicked in. He said the $192 edge trimmer and $320 backpack blower were missing. Deputies said the suspect overlooked a riding tractor and other push mowers inside the building.
Boat renters ‘lost’ on lake CUMMING, Ga. — A man contacted his pontoon boat rental company to report his group was “lost,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The driver of the boat, Robert Hernandez, 24, was later charged with boating under the influence and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Capt. Tony Wooten told news stations that the new charges are from child pornography that was allegedly discovered on computers and other electronic equipment following his March arrest. “A significant amount of child pornography was found on electronic and computer equipment,” Wooten told the Forsyth County News.
On June 21, the owner of The Bait Shop off Bald Ridge Road told deputies he got a call from a customer who rented a pontoon boat. The customer said the group was lost somewhere near Lake Lanier Islands. Deputies searched the lake and passed a boat fitting the description and offered assistance. The driver of the pontoon boat first stopped the boat then began to operate in reverse, nearly striking the side of the patrol boat. After pulling the boat over, the driver said the group was lost. After tests, deputies determined Hernandez was intoxicated and he was arrested and charged.
Car damaged after man scared by dog CUMMING, Ga. — A man jumped on his car to avoid a dog that chased him. On June 21, a man delivering phonebooks told Forsyth County Sheriff deputies he parked his 2007 Lincoln Town Car in the driveway of a home in the 5000 block of Deer Chase Trail. He said that as he walked away from his car, a large black dog came running toward him. The man was afraid of being bitten, so he ran toward his car. The dog chased after him and the man jumped up on hood of his car to avoid being bitten.
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The equipment was searched in Paul’s Dawsonville home. Paul now faces 32 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children. The warrants were issued June 20 by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. In Forsyth County, Paul is charged with child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor.
He said he slid across the hood, which shattered the windshield by the driver’s side. He said he slid on top of the car several more times, which caused more damage to the car. The man said he does not believe the dog hurt him, but the man did injure his arm and leg from the impact with his car. A neighbor said the dog was dropped off in the area and she has never had a problem with the dog being aggressive toward anyone. The neighbor said she feeds the stray dog.
Smash and cig grab at gas station CUMMING, Ga. — A hooded suspect broke into a gas station and stole four packs of cigarettes, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 1:30 a.m. June 23, deputies were dispatched to the Phillips 66 gas station, 2380 Pilgrim Mill Road, after the motion alarm was tripped. When deputies arrived, they saw the side entry glass door had been smashed. Deputies said the suspect used a rock to break the glass and gain entry. Inside, deputies said they did not find anyone and nothing seem tampered with. They only found a few packs of Camel brand cigarettes on the floor by the broken door. Deputies said an exterior camera was pointing up instead of toward the door.
After the owner arrived, they reviewed the video surveillance that showed the exterior camera being pointed up at about 1:20 a.m. Then, an inside camera captured two suspects standing outside. One man wearing jeans, hoodie and a plastic face mask who broke into the store, stole three or four packs of cigarettes and ran. The suspects were last seen headed toward the Shady Shores subdivision.
Three cars broken into at park CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into three cars at Chattahoochee Pointe Park, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. About 1 p.m. June 14, deputies were dispatched to 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive. Deputies said three cars parked at the end of a long drive by the river were entered. There were eight cars parked in that area in total. One victim said he drove his father’s 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe to the park to walk his dog. When he came back at about 12:30 p.m., he saw the driver’s side door pried open. The man said his $550 Samsung Galaxy Note, $200 iPod and $35 black Gerber knife were missing. Another victim said he left his 2003 Ford Escape unlocked. He said he checked his car after he heard other cars had been broken into. He said
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Off-duty police officer drowns at Lake Lanier FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 32-year-old man drowned in Lake Lanier on June 26 near Little Ridge Park off Lanier Beach South Road in Forsyth County. The victim was identified as Canon Trent Callender, of Lawrenceville. Callender was a Lawrenceville Police Department police officer, who was off duty at the time. The Forsyth County Sher-
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Callender is a 2000 Duluth High School graduate who studied finance at Georgia Gwinnett Technical College, according to his Facebook page. He was with the Lawrenceville Police Department for about four years, according to Capt. Greg Vaughn. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Georgia’s unemployment rises to 7.2% North Fulton, Forsyth counties remain low By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com ATLANTA — With college graduates flooding the job market eager for a chance to work, the Georgia Department of Labor announced the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate had increased to 7.2 percent. The increase is up threetenths of a percentage from a revised 6.9 percent in April. “This is a seasonal rate increase that is typical for May,” said Mark Butler, state labor commissioner. “In fact, we haven’t had a rate decrease in
May since 1999. “This time of year, we have new jobseekers coming into the labor force, led primarily by college graduates looking for full-time work and students searching for summer jobs,” he said. The labor force increased by 14,078 in May, the fifth consecutive month the labor force has increased. Employers added 21,400 jobs in May, contributing to 80,200 jobs over the past year, Butler said. The national unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in May, down from 7.5 percent the same time the previous year and 8.2 in 2012. It was 9.0 percent in May of 2011. The unemployment rate in the metro Atlanta area was up eight-tenths of a percentage
from 6.5 in April to 7.3 percent in May. The rate a year ago in May was 8.0. While the rate rose, the number of jobs increased by 19,700, or 0.8 percent, to 2,465,200 in May from 2,445,500 in April. The metro Atlanta increase is larger than the 10,100 average gain between April and May over the past three years. Most of the May job gains came in professional and business services, 6,900; leisure and hospitality, 4,700; trade, transportation and warehousing, 3,600; financial services, 2,200; construction, 1,800; manufacturing, 1,000; education and health services, 500; information services, 300; and other services, 400. Government lost 1,700 jobs. North Fulton cities and Forsyth County fared a lot
better in May than a lot of the state when it comes to the number of jobless. Alpharetta’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent; Johns Creek was 6.4 percent; Milton was 6.2 percent and Roswell was at 5.7 percent. Forsyth County’s unemployment rate for May was 5.9 percent. Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.7 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 9.8 percent. “We are proud that Georgia continues to be a leader in over-the-year growth,” Butler said. “During the past 12 months, Georgia has ranked fifth or sixth in over-the-year job creation in the nation.” For more information, visit www.employgeorgia.com.
Hearings for county’s tax rate By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While the tax rate will be the same as last year, tax notices and advertisements will clearly state there’s a “property tax increase.” The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will maintain the county’s millage rate currently in place —7.656 mills — with no change, or the so-called “rollback rate.” One mill is one dollar per one thousand dollars of taxable value. In Georgia, tax is levied on 40 percent of taxable value, meaning a home valued at $250,000 would be taxed on $100,000. In the county, property
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“It’s not a contradiction there,” Gruen said. “The rates are the same, the tax increase refers to the tax dollars to be collected and because there are[property] reassessments increasing the tax digest on the same properties.” Gruen said that while the county is levying the same tax rate, it will generate about 1.8 percent more in tax dollars from property reassessments. “That’s viewed by the state guidelines as a tax increase that the board will collect,” Gruen said. Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the wording will certainly confuse some homeowners. “It makes people think it’s an increase,” Mills said at a June 19 meeting. Gruen said that for those who had higher property reassessments, they will indeed be paying more taxes, while other people will see no change and some people will see a decrease in taxes, if their property assessments went down. “It’s the effect of levying the same tax rate, it depends on the property values,” Gruen said. From new construction, Gruen said the county has also seen an increase of 3.4 percent in the tax digest. So the total increase in the county’s tax digest is at 5.2 percent. The preliminary budget presented to the Forsyth
County Board of Commissioners is based on a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate, therefore, before the Board of Commissioners may set a final millage rate, Georgia law requires three public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the increase. The millage rates are used to fund the county’s general fund, maintenance and operations fund, the fire district and the general obligation bond, which pays for parks and recreation bond. The general fund 4.812 mills covers the county’s judicial systems, tax commissioner, sheriff’s office, coroner, public works including roads and bridges and code enforcement. The fire district’s 1.97 millage rate funds the Forsyth County Fire Department. The 0.86 bond millage is used for general obligation bonds. Residents are asked to attend the public hearings: At 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3; at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3; and at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17. All three public hearings will be held at the Forsyth County Administration building, 110 East Main Street, Suite 220, in Cumming. Adoption of the millage rate is slated at 7 p.m. July 17.
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A proposed Classic Collision shop is facing stiff opposition from homeowners. Above is the Alpharetta location.
Classic Collision clashes with neighbors By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — A proposed collision repair shop has residents in the Stoney Point and Peachtree Parkway communities seeing red. Wearing red shirts in a show of opposition at Forsyth County Commission meetings, signing petitions, calling and emailing elected officials, about 1,000 homeowners in this area have said they do not want Classic Collision of Cumming to set up shop in their mostly residential area. About 60 people attended the June 5 meeting and again
showed up to show their opposition at the June 19 meeting. The issue has been postponed by the applicant to this Thursday, July 3 Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. Among the main concerns, many of the residents say the area is residential in nature. William “Chuck” Mayville, a resident who lives off Peachtree Parkway at Water Vista Court spoke in opposition to the proposed business. “We don’t want this industrial site to be placed near our residential neighborhoods,” Mayville said. Residents say the property
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Summer camps, redefined STEM camps sprout in popularity By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — “His organs are trying to come out,” said Karina Naik about her brother, Rayan. Both of them were in full zombie makeup at Cambridge High School on June 19. When thinking about summer camp, most people think of sleeping in tents, roasting marshmallows for s’mores and trying to beat the mosquitos. That’s not the experience of campers at Southern Educational Resources’ day camps, where students learn anything from fine arts to how to survive a zombie apocalypse. There are many day camps that focus on sports and the arts, but this season has seen the rise of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) summer camps in the area. Camps vary from Lego engineering to Creative Career Academy’s video game design and computer application development programs. Dianne Nicholas, of High Touch High Tech with camps in Cumming and Roswell, said elementary schools are excited about STEM. “STEM is a big push right now,” Nicholas said. If writing, robotics or art is more of a student’s interest, Southern Educational, or Cambridge Camps, in Milton offers these summer camp programs.
Summer camp participants build robotic toys in the Southern Education Resources camp in Milton. “CSI and criminal justice stuff was super, super popular,” said Tom Washburn, founder and president of Southern Educational. Washburn also teaches criminal justice at Cambridge High School. “In July, we’re doing the pre-engineering camp where they’re going to learn how to make rockets from scratch and make launching platforms from scratch,” Washburn said. That’s not all of the unusual summer programs Southern Educational has offered. This year, they debuted a zombie apocalypse survival camp that ran in mid-June and reopens in July. “[Zombie camp] completely started out as a joke,” Wash-
burn said. But after doing some research, they started to take the idea more seriously. With resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Federal Emergency Management Agency, they were able to assemble a curriculum. “We’ve talked about virology, bacterial and viral infections, swine flu and Spanish flu. They’ve learned about first aid and disaster medical operations. They’ve learned about search and rescue,” he said. “There’s actually some learning going on.” Not all that learning is blood-and-guts. Some is more fun-and-games. Play Well TEKnologies offers Lego-based pre-engi-
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and pulleys and gear motors to building towers that reach from the floors to the ceiling, “ said Chris Wilkerson, the Atlanta area manager for Play Well. “They’re building things that are taller than they are. “Programs of this type are more in demand now,” Wilkerson said. “They’ll continue to be in demand for a long time.”
Below is a partial listing of local summer camps. Creative Career Academy Roswell July 7 – Aug. 8 $295 www.creativecareeracademy.com 404-721-4233 High Touch High Tech Summer Camp Cumming, Roswell July 7 – Aug. 1 $240-260 www.sciencemadefunatl.net 770-667-9443 Play Well TEKnologies Cumming, Johns Creek July 15 – Aug. 1 Cumming: $175 JC: $150 (resident), $225 (non-resident) www.play-well.org Cumming: 678-341-6244 JC: 678-512-3200 Robotic Explorers Alpharetta July 7-25 $300 half day, $500 full day www.ryre.org/ 770-772-6622 Southern Educational Resources Milton July 7-11 $268.50 plus lab/materials fees (if any). www.southed.org/camps.html 770-317-8372
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MDA Lock-Up ‘arrests’ jailbirds for ‘bail’ By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — “Now we’ve done it!” tweeted Deputy Robin Regan with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. “We arrested the Chick-fil-A cow!” Many community leaders and business owners turned themselves in willingly, while others had to be rounded up, taken out of work and handcuffed by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Those arrested were taken to “jail” – well, not quite. This was the scene on June 26 at the Outback Steakhouse in Cumming. With friends and family nearby to provide the “mug shot,” the jailbirds posted bail at “jail” and were taken back to work. The annual event raised thousands of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and to support research for muscular diseases. Linda Kelly of the Forsyth County Public Library was one of those arrested during the
Rebecca Rusk, of the Forsyth County Juvenile System, was put in “jail” at Outback Steakhouse. event. Her crime: “Having a big heart.” “I might not be able to rely on good behavior to get out, so that’s why I need your help,” Kelly pleaded on her online bail profile. Kelly’s bail was set at
$2,400 and she raised nearly $1,000. “While it’s not a real jail, it’s even more important as I’m raising bail to help children and adults with muscle disease in my community,” she said. For more information, visit www2.mda.org.
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‘Eat, bowl and play’ strikes up in Alpharetta Main Event Entertainment kicks off with grand opening By PAIGE ROMAN paige@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Main Event Entertainment kicked off the summer with their grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 25. The 87,000-square-foot building was open for the public to come “eat, bowl and play.” Main Event, 10700 Davis Drive, offers 24 bowling lanes, regulation-size billiards, laser tag, an inside ropes course and more than 100 video and arcade games. The grand opening included free game passes and a food buffet. The additional amenities were also open. “We are so excited and so ready to finally be open,” bar manager Barthou Eugene said. “I have been waiting for this day to come for three months now.” The facility also has a full restaurant and bar inside with over 100 different liquors. Public relations coordinator Amanda Ray said there are 15 flat screen televisions in the bar area that are always on the sports channels. “There is something for everyone to do here, which is nice,” Ray said. “If the kids
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Lincoln celebrates 10 years ROSWELL, Ga. — Lincoln Capital Advisors celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 10. Jim Cheeley founded the company June 10, 2004 in Alpharetta. Blake Turner, a Roswell native, joined as a partner shortly after. Lincoln moved its headquarters to Roswell in 2009. Lincoln Capital Advisors has advised and closed more than $1 billion in mortgages since opening the doors. Every year, it closes over $100 million, said Turner. “When I opened the doors in 2004, my goal was to beat the industry standard,” said Cheeley. “We have been fortunate that our approach has paid off and allowed Lincoln the opportunity to originate over $1 billion in mortgages over the last 10 years.” Lincoln’s base of operations is in historic Roswell, and is licensed in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Colorado and Kentucky. The headquarters is located at 16 Norcross St., Suite 200, Roswell 30075. For more information, call 678-527-1150 or visit www.LincolnCapitalAdvisors.com.
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ATLANTA — State Bank Financial Corporation, the holding company for State Bank and Trust, has acquired Georgia-Carolina Bancshares, the holding company for First Bank of Georgia. The $82 million or $22.35 per share transaction was in cash and stock. The agreement is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2015. State Bank and Trust has locations in metro Atlanta, including Alpharetta and middle Georgia. First Bank of Georgia is headquartered in Augusta and operates seven banking offices in the Augusta metropolitan area.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local financial professional I. Scott Kallish helped his independent broker-dealer NEXT Financial Group (NEXT) hit record-high numbers. In a news release, NEXT said they closed out 2013 with more than $4.4 million in earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA), averaging a 58 percent increase over the previous KALLISH record established in 2011. The firm’s excess net capital was over $3.8 million and also increased total gross dealer concessions by 6 percent with more than $122 million – their third highest gross dealer concession total in history. Kallish is located at 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 225, Atlanta. Call 770-296-0104 for more information.
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VapeZone opens its doors in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — VapeZone – The Ultimate VapeBar opened its Roswell location June 23. “Our goal is to launch VapeZone – The Ultimate VapeBar, offering both the best service and a premium selection of vaping products for vape users or anyone looking for a clean, healthy smoking alternative,” said owner Jack Nathan. VapeZone, 10751 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, says it offers the largest selection of vaping products in a 25-mile area. Their selection of products and services include flavored vape juice, e-cig kits, modifications and batteries, atomizers and vape accessories. The business is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.vapezone1.com.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rountree Group Integrated Communications has hired Leighanne Ferri as its new account coordinator. A recent graduate of Florida State University, Ferri received her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in hospitality. “Leighanne’s creativity, positive attitude and wealth of knowledge in the digital realm will make her a valuable asset to our team,” said FERRI President Don Rountree. For more information, visit www.rountreegroup. com.
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Two added to Intradiem’s board ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Intradiem, a call center software provider, announced it has added Larry Freed and Timothy Mann Jr. to its board of directors. Freed has experience in customer experience analytics, having founded B2B technology firm ForeSee, as well as authoring two books on the topic, “Managing Forward” (2011) and the national bestseller “Innovating Analytics” (2013). Mann is executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Axiall Corporation. His previous experience includes founder and chief executive officer of Acsys, an accounting, finance and IT staffing and consulting firm; general partner in Armada Venture Group, a venture capital firm; and partner at international law firm Jones Day.
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MedAssets introduces revenue cycle analytics ALPHARETTA, Ga. — MedAssets, a health care performance company based in Alpharetta, introduced its revenue cycle analytics product suite in Las Vegas last month. Contract Analytics provides revenue cycle data of reimbursement trends and payer performance to health system leaders. It is the first in a series of business intelligence tools to improve efficiency, optimize reimbursements and minimize risk, said Amy Amick, president of revenue cycle management for MedAssets. Sentara Healthcare, a nonprofit health system based in Virginia, was among the first health systems to adopt the MedAssets Contract Analytics tool. “Eight of our 12 hospitals are live on the new revenue cycle product from MedAssets and at this
Flip Flop Shops steps into North Point Mall ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A retailer that specializes in flip flops and casual footwear opened its newest location at North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta. This marks Flip Flop Shops’ second location in Georgia and the third location for owners Joe Gernert, Tom Gernert and Jim Tamulonis. “Growing with a brand like Flip Flop Shops in Atlanta was an easy decision – it just makes sense for this area,” said Joe Gernert. “Flip flops are an extension of who I am and my laidback lifestyle,” Gernert said. “I know consumers throughout the area are just as passionate about ‘freeing their toes’ as I am, and will instantly connect with the brand.” For further information, visit www.flipflopshops. com.
Connexion adds Starbucks, Taqueria Tsunami ROSWELL, Ga. —Hawthorne Retail Partners has signed a lease with Starbucks Coffee to join the newly renovated Connexion at Holcomb Bridge, a 107,667-square-foot shopping center at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Starbucks Coffee will anchor a new outparcel building located at the corner entrance of the shopping center at Holcomb Bridge Road and Holcomb Woods Parkway. Taqueria Tsunami has also signed a lease to open a Latin/Asian fusion style restaurant in a 4,300-square-foot restaurant and a large outdoor dining area. There are three additional retail spaces available for lease in the building.
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1. Deferred maintenance. If there is wood rot on the outside, then what might be on the inside? If the paint is so old you can see the grain of the wood, then more questions arise and buyers will wonder what might be discovered after it’s too late. 2. Too few pictures. OK, this could be your agent and not you, but it’s imperative that you look at your listing online. If there are only photos of the outside of your home, everyone will wonder what horrors are hiding inside. If there are only four or five photos, buyers will be wondering why. It’s better to show what you have, even if your home needs updates, than letting the buyer assume. 3. Offering an allowance. Have you said this to yourself before, “Why should I put in carpet the buyer may not like, I’ll give them an allowance and let them choose?” What the buyer says, “Sure they are offering an allowance, but look at that carpet.” 4. Unrealistic expectations on buyers. Telling buyers they have to pre-qualify with your lender is an unnecessary pain for any buyer, if they’ve already gone through the process with their lender. Another is limited hour showings. If you work a night shift, don’t think that buyers will wait until after 5 p.m. to see your home. Of course, there are occasions when your home may be unavailable, but if possible, you want to make it easy for a poten-
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tial buyer to get inside. 5. Being there for showings. Yes, you probably know your home better than anyone else and your discount broker may not be calling to get feedback for you after every showing. But tagging along on the showings and pointing out how great your home is will not give the buyers and their realtor any time to discuss what they see. Take a walk down the street and give them time. 6. Overprice your home. Your Realtor has shared the comparable homes with you, contrasting recently sold properties in your neighborhood. Don’t take the high end of the range, tack on $30,000 and say, “they can make me an offer; if I don’t ask, I’ll never know.” Trust me, you’ll never know. If you’re too far out of line, then buyers will look at your competition, which by then, will look cheap.
Does your small business utilize a customer relationship management (CRM) system? Are you and your sales team maximizing the value of the system? Do you use the system to be more efficient with your tasks and activities? Most CRM implementations in small businesses do not add value to improving sales. A major reason why is that sales professionals typically are not trained on how to use it. Subsequently, their use of the system is actually counterproductive. In other words, they’d be better off without the CRM system. There are many CRM systems in the marketplace today. An online search will turn up at least 30 different systems. While some may be better than others, maximizing the value of any CRM system requires a number of important components. No. 1 on the list is user training. User adoption to a new system is paramount to ensure everyone knows how to use the system. Workflow is also important to
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Gore Law moves to new location Business: Gore Law Firm Opened at new address: April Owner: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert What: The Gore Law Firm is an injury law firm that moves injury cases, wrongful death claims, property damage and diminished value cases to settlement or trial. The Gore Law Firm is also particularly attentive to the stress that being injured or in a collision can have on a person’s overall life. Where: 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 252 in Alpharetta Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; new clients can call anytime. Call: 404-436-1529 Web: www.gorelawatlanta.com
UB4Me gives back with fashion Business: UB4Me Apparel Opened: April Owner: Jennifer Manisco What: UB4Me Apparel creates stylish women’s fashions that give back. By partnering each one of the original designs to a specific charity, this innovative apparel company gives shoppers an opportunity to buy stylish fashions and feel good
about the purchase. UB4Me accomplishes two goals: fashion and philanthropy. Where: 2 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Call: 877-963-4483 Email: info@UB4MeApparel.com Web: www.ub4meapparel.com
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4TH OF JULY IN WILLS PARK
Come see traditional July 4 Fireworks and Festivities at Wills Park. Pack a picnic and come join the rest of the community in celebrating. Fireworks begin at dusk. July 4. 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
of every month, May through October. In July, we welcome Big Something Band to the stage. North Carolina’s Big Something fuses elements of pop, rock and jazz. Winner of the 2010 Homegrown Music Network Album of the year with “Stories from the middle of Nowhere,” the band’s current album, “Big Something,” has opened to critical acclaim. Saturday, July 5 at 7 p.m. 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell.
DOUGHNUT EATING COMPETITION
Four challengers will compete against the two-time champion for this year’s trophy. Entry to the event is free.10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4. 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd Suite 502, Cumming. Please visit dutchmonkeydoughnuts.com.
4TH OF JULY AT MATILDA’S WITH CITY HOTEL STRING BAND
Celebrate the fourth at Matilda’s “Under the Pines” with the City Hotel String Band, a bluegrass Americana band. Bring out some food and drink and a lawn chair and enjoy the show. 8:30 p.m. July 4. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.
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Attendees can decorate their tricycles, bicycles, themselves and everything in-between. The parade proceeds through historic Crabapple. 9:30 a.m. July 4. Mcfarlin Lane, Milton. Please call 770-371-4699 or visit crabapplecommunityassociation. org.
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11TH ANNUAL BBQ AND TURTLE RACE
Join us on the fourth of July for our 11th annual BBQ and Turtle Race. The turtle race will be held at 1 with BBQ until 2:30 p.m. Registration starts at noon and there’s no fee to enter. 305 West Main St., Cumming. Please call 770-887-9905 or visit fosterhouse.com.
HOME BY DARK CONCERT AT CHUKKAR FARM POLO CLUB
This concert series features the best performing songwriters in America accompanied by the best instrumentalists on the planet. 2014 marks our 8th season of concerts. Concerts are held the first Saturday of each month, May through November at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own food and refreshments. Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 770-6641533 or visit chukkarfarmpoloclub. com.
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DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Join us on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square. The day is filled with fun activities, a 5k and 10k, a Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, musicians playing bluegrass, folk and country music and much more. The Independence Day Parade through the historic square begins around 5 p.m. and ends just before the fireworks display. 1 Public Square N., Dahlonega. Please call 706-864-3711 or visit Dahlonega.org.
is welcome. There will be a flyover presentation by two AH-1F Cobra helicopters, a BBQ picnic and music and much more. Service times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Outside events will be held immediately after the 11 a.m. service. Sunday, July 6. 320 Hardscrabble Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-643-9223 or visit worldharvestchurch.org.
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Bring your blanket and chairs to sit out on the lawn to enjoy a live band and fireworks display at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 3. The events begin at 6 p.m. when vendors first open. There is no admission or parking fee. The Steam Engine Parade will begin the next day on Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.
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Join Cotton Wood Estates for an afternoon of shopping. A wonderful assortment of crafts from a variety of vendors along with delicious chef-prepared refreshments will be available to the public. 1:30 to 5 p.m. July 10. 255 Vaugh Drive, Alpharetta. Please call 678-242-0334.
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FOUR events in the home buying process that rank most stressful By: Marta Wild According to a landmark stress study developed by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe, FOUR events in the home buying process rank among the Top 43 of life’s most stressful circumstances: Changes in someone’s financial state ranked No. 16, large mortgage loans ranked No. 20, change in living conditions ranked No. 28, and a change in residence ranked No. 32. The purchase of a home should be a joyous event, but sometimes, the process can be overwhelming. Experts recommend partnering with trusted professionals whom should advocate for you, the buyer, to avoid mishaps. STEP 1: FINANCES Prior to home search, secure a pre-approval. This will allow you to not only get acquainted with your loan office, but it will also help you steer clear of surprises in the loan process later to come. STEP 2: HIRE A BUYER’S AGENT
Having a Realtor who represents you, the buyer, is the best decision in order to avoid costly mistakes. They advocate for your interest and ensure the process is as smooth as possible by using their expertise and education to guide you . STEP 3: INSPECTION A good Realtor should be able to recommend reliable inspectors in your area. Inspectors must adhere to code of ethics, which prohibits them from accepting kickbacks from contractors, or real estate agents. Insist on inspectors who go beyond state regulatory requirements, take continued education courses in their field and belong to organizations like ASHI. STEP 4: CLOSING FIRM Again, a good Realtor is your source for recommending a reputable, reliable firm, to avoid overdue closings and unforeseen problems at the closing table. The communication between the Realtor, lender and attorney during this final
stages of home buying is probably the most important factor to avoid the elevated stress home buying can produce. Keep in mind, the closing attorney who work with lenders, title companies and prepare all the necessary paperwork for the actual transfer of ownership. ABOUT MARTA: Marta is a tri-lingual native of Czechoslovakia who speaks Slovak, Czech, and English. She believes that through hard work, education, and ambition anything is possible. Marta is a college graduate with a degree in Business and Economics. Her greatest asset to her clients is her ability to really listen to their needs, read between the lines and then come up with solutions and results. She is a Board Member of the Gainesville Newcomers Club, member of BULLI, Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center, as well as a member of the 400 Board of Realtors, GA Association of Re-
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Five Tips To Help You Land A Home You’ll Love (NAPSI)—With mortgage rates still low, now could be a great time to buy a new home. Before diving into the market headfirst, however, it’s important to do your homework so that you’re prepared to tackle each hurdle in the homebuying process. With this in mind, the “What I Wish I Knew About the Homebuying
Process” survey gauges the preparedness of recent homebuyers. As a result, these five tips can help you make the right homebuying decision. 1. Identify your “must-haves.” Identifying your “must-haves” is key to
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Home: Continued from Page 15 guaranteeing satisfaction with your home purchase. The survey found that nearly four in 10 recent homebuyers (39 percent) said that, knowing what they know now, they would buy a home of a different size, at a different price point, and/ or in a different area. In addition, first-time homebuyers (55 percent) are more likely to say that they would make significant changes with respect to the home’s size, price and/or location. To help you look back regret-free, make a checklist of top priorities (access to a good school district, for example) and perks you can forgo (such as a multiple-car garage). Know what you’re willing to compromise on and what you are not so that you’re prepared to find the home that’s right for you. 2. Understand the financial aspects of the homebuying process. Nine of every 10 recent homebuyers felt prepared going into the homebuying process, but in hindsight, more than half (56 percent) wish they had been armed
rates, is driving the surge in North Atlanta. In the real estate business, we call anything less than six months of inventory a “Seller’s Market.” The inventory in Alpharetta has dropped to 2.5 months over the same time last year, which shows the great demand in our market. The median sales price has increased 8.2%, which is reflective of an average price per square foot increase of 13.1% over the same time last year. So if you have ever thought of selling, or know anyone that is thinking of selling, it cannot be stressed enough that now is the time to put your home on the market. As a result of having nearly 10% fewer homes on the market than the same time last year, bidding wars – pitting buyers against other buyers for the same home – have become with more knowledge about the financial aspects of purchasing a home, according to the survey. In fact, it found that recent homebuyers would have liked more knowledge about the ins and outs of the closing and settlement process (22 percent), negotiating/making an offer on a home (19 percent) and financing a home (15 percent). To help people overcome the challenges of buying a home and give them a primer on what to expect, Chase launched the My New Home app and YouTube Channel. 3. Prepare with technology. Key aspects of the homebuying process differed from expectations. A majority said the length of the process was not what they anticipated, saying it either took longer (40 percent) or shorter (16 percent) than expected. Thirty-four percent of recent homebuyers overall said the costs and fees of maintaining their home were more than they expected, with the sentiment especially felt by first-time homebuyers (55 percent). Chase’s My New Home suite of educational tools can help individuals and families avoid surprises and fully prepare for one of the biggest purchases
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Soccer gains popularity as U.S. performance improves I had my doubts, but I was wrong. The United States soccer team moved on to the round of 16 in the World Cup, a huge achievement for the “Yanks,” as they are referred to by other countries participating in the quadrennial event. My predictions for the U.S. group, known to be the “group of death,” were completely off. The group included Germany, (beat the U.S. 1-0); Portugal (tied 2-2) and Ghana (U.S. won 2-1). The U.S. team persevered and with a 1-1-1 were able to qualify for the next round, playing Belgium this week. The local excitement for the World Cup soccer tournament, which comes around every four years, has been unprecedented as well. Besides Brazil, Americans bought the most tickets to the current World Cup — 200,000 tickets to be exact, according to FIFA, the organization which puts together this event. At area restaurants, pubs and even sub shops I’ve visited during matches, there were barely any seats open, while
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some people were turned away because of long waits or capacity. So with the exception of Ann Coulter, it’s pretty safe to say that many newcomers are keeping their eye on the soccer ball this year and learning new terms such as yellow cards and off-sides. ESPN’s coverage of the U.S. versus Germany World Cup match was the network’s third highest rated World Cup game of all time. What happened since four years ago when it was hard to get anyone to come watch the World Cup with me? I think a new generation of sports fans are getting “it.” While the soccer enthusiasm is fervent because of World Cup, it’s still not on par with American institutions such as the Super Bowl
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Dressed in red, white and blue, over a hundred people gathered at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in Roswell to cheer on the U.S. soccer team. or World Series. But I believe there will be a surge for local soccer clubs and leagues, especially if the team continues to progress. If not on the actual field, I can see an increase in interest from video game enthusiasts.
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Sure they may not put on their soccer cleats, but they will play Xbox for days. The week of the Germany versus U.S. soccer match, a group of South Forsyth High School fencing team students traveled around Germany with Michigan and
Ohio students. While there, they caught some soccer fever. Carolyn Bass, a South Forsyth High student said, “The cheering was very loud. It’s like in America, some people enjoy it and others are focusing on the cute guys.”
Golf tourney for Touchdown Club XL212 hosting event July 21 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Sports management company XL212 wants to help residents become sports What: XL212 Golf rock stars. They will have Tournament a golf tournament July 21 to benefit the North Fulton When: 9 a.m. July Forsyth Touchdown Club 21, 2014 and establishment of the XL212 Scholarship Fund. Where: The Manor Participants will enjoy Golf and Country a fun day of golf and an Club opportunity to network with sports celebrities, local Tickets: $1500 per coaches, business profesfoursome or $400 sionals and community per individual leaders. The game will be a More Info: scramble shotgun start at www.XL212.com the Manor Golf and Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Drive, Alpharetta. Awards will be given for longest drive, putting contest and closest to the pin. All participants will receive goody bags with valuable gifts. XL212 is dedicated to serving and promoting athletes. They educate athletes on how to maximize their potential using state-of-the-art timing equipment. They then promote these athletes by promoting them through showcase events. Registration can be completed online at XL212.com. XL212 is a sports event management and marketing service based in Alpharetta. To find out more about the XL212 “Rock Star” Golf Tournament, visit www.XL212. com. —Jonathan Copsey
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Chandler Gladden, center, was named Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club Student of the Year.
Optimist Club honors Student of Year CUMMING, Ga. – The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recently recognized Chandler Gladden as Optimist Student of the Year. He is a 2014 graduate of West Forsyth High School. “Chandler is an inspiring young man,” said Randy O’Dell, club president. “He is very wellrounded, not only a scholar and athlete, but a giver of his time and talents. He is truly deserving of this recognition.” While maintaining an above-average grade point average, Gladden lettered as a member of the West Forsyth varsity track team. He is also a marathon runner and had a per-
fect school attendance record for five consecutive years, from eighth through 12th grades. Gladden said he believes in volunteerism. He has served as a mentor and worked with special needs students. He has volunteered with other organizations such as Miracle League, food banks and Junior Optimist Octagon International. Gladden said he is still considering his future and evaluating college and career options. He lives with his parents Charles and Carolyn Gladden and younger brother Remington. —Erica O’Neal
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Magic: Continued from Page 1 I keep a diary so I can experience it all over again,” she said. Phil said, “It’s an adventure, and it’s different every time. It’s wholesome. It’s spiritual to be here with nature. And when we come here, it’s like a family reunion at Disney. Two-thirds of the people here we know well that we see once a year.” Half the trip seems to be sharing the experience with 450 friends who love it as much as you do. Pete and Cheryl Smith hail from Flowery Branch, and Pete has done this three years now. Cheryl said she had to come and see what it was all about. “It’s beautiful and a little sad – when you pass a lot of trash on the banks. You wonder what makes people do that,” she said. Pete said, “Morgan Falls is the most fragile. I like it that you don’t see many homes.” Joe Cook is with Georgia River Network and one of the organizers of Paddle Georgia. He says GRN is a statewide river advocacy group that wants to protect Georgia’s rivers and streams. “We decided 10 years ago the best way to do that is to get people on those state rivers and streams,” Cook said. “When people have a relationship with the river, people take better care of it. People come on this trip; it combines an awareness of the river with the natural beauty that surrounds it. “Some people have never held a paddle before,” he said. “Some have been doing it for years. There are fami-
10th Anniversary Trip Why they went: • Daily paddling trips averaging 16 miles • Nightly camping with meals, games, entertainment and educational programs • Tours of historic sites, industrial facilities • Chemical and biological water monitoring opportunities • Companionship, camaraderie with hundreds of fellow paddlers • Fundraiser for Georgia River Network and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
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lies, college students, kids, retirees and they all come away with a new respect for the rivers.” The group landed Saturday morning at the Jones Bridge Unit of the National Parks Recreation Area. A little tired and beat, those who did not have friends to take them home climbed on buses to spend the night at Lambert High School and made new friends while volunteers slept out with the boats. At 7:30 a.m., they were bused back to the river to get back at it. The river greeted them with a fine mist and a good run through some shoals. That got their hearts beating. One of those was Mikael Woodliff of Alpharetta. He’s been paddling 20 years. “I used to play in the rapids here when I was a teenager,” he said pointing at the river. “I heard about Paddle
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Georgia from friends and this is my first trip. It’s been beautiful. The river is fabulous.” Dee Stone said she made the first Paddle Georgia trip 10 years ago, so she had to make this one. “I will have paddled 1,200 miles by the end of the week. This is my most favorite thing to do all year,” said Stone. “It’s so beautiful. You never see the river like it is unless you’re in a boat.” The memories last a lifetime, she said. The wildlife is amazing too. Just in the first day, she saw herons, an osprey and a huge trout. Turtles you see “by the ton” sunning themselves. “I love to listen to the calls of the birds even though I don’t know what they mean. Kayaking is hiking for lazy people,” Stone said. “I encourage the dragonflies and butterflies to land on my boat.” There are a lot of seniors on the river this day, but at 82 years old, Aggie Calder is special. She says she’s been kayaking for four years now. She was asked if she likes canoeing best. “It depends on where you’re going and what you’re doing,” Aggie said. “Canoes are best if you’re on the Oconee and camping on the sandbars. We get on Highway 280 to Darien landing, it’s about 45 miles. We do it in four days. “We canoe ’til about three, then we camp and enjoy life,” she said. Well, I guess it doesn’t get any better than that. All Paddle Georgia community
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. . . Then the Chattahoochee flexes her muscles. events are free (except for a few extras), open to the public and held outdoors. Details on all Paddle Georgia community events can be found at http:// www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia/index.html. In the event’s first nine years, GRN has introduced more than 2,800 paddlers to more than 900 miles of water trails including the Chattahoochee, Etowah, Ocmulgee, Flint, Coosawattee, Oostanaula, Broad, Savannah, Oconee and Altamaha rivers. Along the way, the event has generated more than $200,000 for river protection.
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Proper collection, disposal of worn U.S. flags installed CUMMING, Ga. — The Boy Scouts of America Troop 1099 and Home Depot unveiled a unique flag collection receptacle inside Home Depot on Flag Day, June 14. This partnership also includes the Sons of the American Revolution – Robert Forsyth chapter and the Daughters of the American Revolution – Martha Stewart Bulloch chapter. Several political and military dignitaries were in attendance, including Forsyth County Commission Chairman Pete Amos, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution President Roger W. Coursey and Charles Murphy, representing the Home Depot Military Appreciation Group (MAG). Each of them talked about the history behind the American flag. “Take a moment to think about what our flag represents and express our sincere gratitude to all those who have served our nation and who are currently serving our nation,” Amos said. John Flikeid, who is a member of the Boy Scouts
Community members gathered June 14 for the unveiling of the flag recycling receptacle. of America, designed the flag receptacle and received a Wood badge for his work on June 23. Flikeid’s son, Jack Flikeid, of Boy Scout Troop 1099 also received his Eagle Scout badge during the same honorary ceremony. Jack gave an informative talk about the significant events in U.S. flag history as
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Fencing Club helps make blankets for Project Linus CUMMING, Ga. — Six South Forsyth High School fencers made nine blankets to benefit Project Linus, a nonprofit organization with the goal of providing blankets to persons and families in need. Last week, Shivani Bhagat, one of the fencing team captains, worked with a little boy named Camden. At age 5, Camden was diagnosed with cancer; however, this didn’t stop him from
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Car stolen off sales lot CUMMING, Ga. — Someone snuck into a car sales lot after
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helping Bhagat make blankets for other kids just like him who are in hospitals. Bhagat said that as members of our community, “We should strive to be like Camden and give back.” Bhagat was chosen to represent SFHS at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program at Berry College earlier this month. —Aldo Nahed
hours and stole a $3,800 car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s inside report. The owner of Select Luxury Motors, 734 Atlanta Highway, told deputies sometime overnight on June 19 someone stole a gray 2001 Toyota Corolla. The owner said he came to work at about 9 a.m. June 20 and saw the front gate open. He said he knew he locked the gate with a chain and master lock the night before, which were nowhere to be found after the incident.
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The South Forsyth High School Fencing Club with blankets they made for children in hospitals.
The owner said the Corolla was the only car taken. He said the car was not repossessed by anyone, and he has no idea who may have stolen it.
Prank caller threatens to kill CUMMING, Ga. — Someone called 911 and said they killed five people and had other hostages they would kill if their demands weren’t met,
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The woman her two sons were in the house, but no one was home when the call was made. Deputies listened to the recorded dispatch call and said the suspect was a youngsounding man, who called himself “Ryan.” Ryan said he had explosives, assault rifles and wanted $50,000 in cash to be dropped off by SWAT. Deputies said this is a false report of a crime, and the suspect could be charged with obstruction.
Lawrence Thomas Haddock, Jr., 96, of Cumming, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Jessica Nicole Mason-France, 25, of Acworth, passed away June 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
DEATH NOTICES Ramesh Berde, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Sandra Marie Hammons, 46, of Gainesville, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. About 7 p.m. June 20, deputies were dispatched to a home in 4000 block of Fourth Rail Lane in reference to the alleged shooting. When deputies arrived, they saw a woman looking out of the top bedroom window. She told deputies she was fine and had no idea what was going on. Deputies told her they got a call from a man who said five people were killed and there were other hostages.
Tim Brown, 57, of Forsyth County, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Barbara Ann Hardiman, 73, of Atlanta, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Etsel Edward Burel, 86, of Cumming, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Cynthia Kessel Hollingsworth, 49, of Milton, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Daniel Allan Coffman, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away June 15, 2014. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. George Ollin Gober, 67, of Cumming, passed away June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Kathleen A. Matthews, 53, of Roswell, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Willis Pruitt, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. James Hughes, 82, of Marietta, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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