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Timed parking vexes downtown business owners Safety, convenience at issue By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com

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For Aaron Kaminer, 14, learning to ride a bicycle is a large milestone for him. He joined 40 other special needs children in a camp just to learn to ride without training wheels.

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Special needs kids learn to ride bikes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Riding a bike is something almost all children eventually learn to do. It’s a rite of passage. For some kids, riding a bike is more than simply to keep up with their friends; it’s a challenge to be overcome. With this in mind, iCan Bike helps children with disabilities learn to ride with a week-long course. In Alpharetta, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety pitched in to help run the camp. Held from July 13-17 at The Cooler Family

Skate Center, the camp featured about 40 kids and twice as many volunteers. “Being able to ride a bike is a normative thing we take for granted,” said Amanda Clay, with Alpharetta’s Bike Patrol Unit, who ran the camp. “Being able to do that opens up a whole world where kids can interact with other children and their peers.” The children are paired with at least two volunteers. They ride a special bike in a ring – the rear wheel is replaced with a rolling-pin-style device that acts similar to training wheels. As the student progresses, the pin gets smaller un-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Business owners and workers of downtown Alpharetta came out in force July 13 to oppose the city’s proposed timed parking limits on downtown spaces. The city has discussed enacting these limits for months now. The discussion began after business owner complaints of employee vehicles parking in prime spots all day, spots that could otherwise be used by paying customers. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said there are about 125 parking spaces in downtown Alpharetta and that each well-managed on-street parking space in downtown Alpharetta would translate into more than $100,000 in annual sales for downtown businesses. Despite this, several local business owners said the requirements – two-hour time limits on most spaces during the work week – adversely affect their tenants, employees and even the customers the rules were designed to help. “Some tenants need to be able to park there and some services take longer than two hours,” said Allen Smith, a property manager for several buildings in the area. Jean Collett agreed. She runs the Alpharetta Beauty Shop on Milton Ave.

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“You cannot come into that shop and get a ‘do in two hours,” she said. Nearby hairdresser Matthew Khodayari, owner of Aria Salon, agreed. He said he has more than 25 employees and close to 100 appointments a day, many taking more than two hours. The limit is not feasible and forcing his employees to park away from the business will be trying and could be a safety issue at night.

The city is really starting to grow and this problem will only get worse.” LARRY ATTIG Business Owner Councilmember D.C. Aiken pointed out that the issue of timed spaces came after complaints from the downtown business community about employees taking up prime parking spots. “The city is really starting to grow and this problem will only get worse,” said Larry Attig, another business owner, who was in support

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Raises fears of police impersonators in area FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A Forsyth man was cited June 30 after it was found he was using emergency lights and sirens on his personal vehicle. There have been several incidents of people impersonating police in recent months. A Tidwell Drive resident called police after seeing a Jeep with the lights drive back and forth on Tidwell Drive, flashing blue lights and using a siren. The Milton Police Department responded because they are familiar with a vehicle attempting to stop people in the Alpharetta area. When officers from Forsyth arrived on scene, they noted two lights mounted in the dash area of the Jeep. Initially, the driver said the lights were inoperable, but the witness who called in the report said she saw the lights. The man then reportedly admitted they worked and turned them on. He told officers he was from New York, where it’s legal as long as you work for a volunteer fire department, for which he said he had a permit. He

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►► Joseph Kozak, 65, of Golf Vista

Court, Milton, was arrested June 7 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper stopping. ►► David Bradley Hull, 29, of Wills Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested June 21 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and tag light required. ►► Mollie Katherine Bryan, 25, of Marietta was arrested June 15 on Hembree Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Melissa Yates, 31, of Gainesville was arrested June 9 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to main-

also said he was showing the lights and sirens off for no reason. The officers educated him on Georgia laws, made him remove the lights and cited him for their use. This incident comes a month after two incidents with men posing as police officers. According to Alpharetta Police, on May 31 around 10 p.m., a teenage girl contacted them saying she was stopped by a man impersonating a police officer. In Alpharetta, the 16-year-old victim stated she was driving her vehicle on Old Milton Parkway and then turned right onto Kimball Bridge Road. While traveling on Kimball Bridge Road, the victim said a tan-colored sedan pulled behind her vehicle and activated red and blue emergency lights common to police cars. The victim pulled over. A man walked up to her vehicle. The victim stated the man told her, “You were speeding,” and then said, “Can I get in?” The victim refused. The victim said the man then asked her to pull her vehicle over into the trees. Once again, the female said, “No.” At this point, the girl told the alleged police officer, “You’re not wear-

ing a badge. Are you a real cop?” In response, the male reportedly said “Whatever,” then walked to his vehicle and departed. A few days earlier, on May 23, a Gainesville woman reported a similar incident. In Gainesville, the incident occurred at an apartment complex off McEver Road. A woman told police she was approached by a man who flashed a badge and said he was a federal agent. He requested a pat-down of her. She consented. During this pat-down, the “agent” began to touch her inappropriately. The victim then escaped from him. “The person performing a traffic stop should always have official credentials,” said George Gordon, of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, “and the person being stopped has a right to see those credentials.” This includes a badge. Gordon advised that if a motorist feels uneasy about stopping for a police officer attempting a traffic stop, they should call 911 and advise the dispatcher they are driving to a welllighted area. The dispatcher will let the officer know their intentions.

tain lane. ►► Richard Ellery Deason, 65, of Marietta was arrested June 30 on Oxford Meadow Run in Milton for DUI, open container, trespassing, reckless driving and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Daniel James Wolf, 26, of Wayt Road, Roswell, was arrested June 10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and following too closely. ►► Gordon Brewster Basham, 27, of Calibre Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested June 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and hit and run. ►► Simeon Ivan Clay, 31, of Marietta was arrested June 15 on Old Roswell Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Hannah Catherine Leonard, 28, of Atlanta was arrested June 16 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and headlight required. ►► Nicholas Deardruff Hodges, 21,

of Abbey Wood Drive, Roswell, was arrested June 19 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, open container and failure to dim headlights.

Drug arrests ►► Kwame Iman Lebron-Smith, 25, of

Sable Court, Milton, was arrested June 21 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Johnny Allen Johnson, 28, of Macon, Georgia, was arrested June 16 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and suspended license. ►► Leslie Janay Hollis, 27, of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested June 16 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Blair Alise Mills, 23, of Tucker was arrested June 9 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine.

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Mom gets DUI on way to pick up child ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Gainesville mother was arrested for driving drunk and speeding on her way to collect her child from daycare. The suspect, Alisha Shae Gordon, 28, of Gainesville, was allegedly seen on Ga. 400 about 6 p.m. driving 100 mph in a 65. She was pulled over. She allegedly claimed she was speeding because “she was on the way to pick her son up from daycare.” Police noticed the odor of alcohol in the vehicle.

When asked if she had been drinking, she allegedly admitted to starting several hours before, having two drinks. She refused sobriety tests. A search of her vehicle turned up a cup containing suspected alcohol. Gordon was arrested for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, reckless driving and speeding.

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MILTON, Ga. – A Milton woman was attacked by several dogs July 1 as she walked her own dog. The victim told police she was walking her dog in a North Main Street parking lot about 7:30 a.m. She passed a pickup truck and found there were three dogs in the bed. The dogs jumped out and allegedly went after the victim and her dog. She picked up her pet and was bitten on the arm by one of the dogs. Nearby people came to the

victim’s rescue, including the owner of the dogs. The dogs were put back into the truck. The dog owner was cited for animals at large because his pets were not on a leash. Animal control was contacted.

$24K in property, car stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Residents of a State Bridge Road apartment called police June 26 after their home was burgled. Tens of thousands of dollars in goods, including a car, were taken. The victims reported they returned home from work and found their front door kicked

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Taken were necklaces of diamond and gold, credit cards, licenses, car keys, two Apple iPhones and an iPad mini tablet, a PlayStation 4 game console and games, a MacBook Pro laptop and two Dell laptops. A Canon Mark 3 digital camera and lenses were also taken. A white Honda Civic was also stolen. In total, at least $24,000 in property was stolen along with a $19,000 vehicle.

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Developer balks at $60K public art charge Agrees to pay lesser amount for Holcomb Br. mixed-use By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – A developer who agreed to pay up to $40,000 to enlarge sidewalks at 2000 Holcomb Bridge Road balked at paying $60,000 for installation of an as-yet-unde-

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homes. At the project’s rezoning hearing July 13, it was proposed by the city that the developer donate $60,000 to the Roswell Arts Council in lieu of sidewalk widening. When the developer refused, saying that number seemed arbitrary, it

was agreed to use $40,000 for art instead. The 30 acres had originally been part of a Jim Cowart property developed as Centennial, but ran into problems during the 2008 recession. As part of rezoning for the 30-acre Wieland project, originally wanted a flyover pedes-

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Milton man dies in river accident Tried to swim across ‘Hooch River COBB COUNTY – A Milton resident has died after he attempted to swim across the Chattahoochee River in Marietta July 3. Police say the victim, Devon Gary Harvest, 20, of Milton

was with a friend at the Chattahoochee River Recreational area near 5690 Lower Roswell Road. They decided to swim across to a rocky area. According to the witness,

the victim’s friend, Harvest went under and stopped swimming. While the friend was able to briefly get a handle on Harvest, the current pulled him away. Emergency crews from Cobb County, including a swift boat water rescue team, came to help but had to call off the

search for the victim late at night due to poor visibility. They resumed the search July 4 and found Harvest at 11:15 a.m. The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of his death. —Jonathan Copsey

Beach to file bill to limit crematories Would bar businesses closer than 2,000 ft. from homes By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) has announced that he plans to file a bill that would put distance between a crematory and a neighborhood. Beach became interested in the situation when Cherokee County Commissioner Scott Gordon came to him to say proximity of crematories is creating a problem for his constituents. “Over the last two years, the residents in my district [District 21] have faced three new proposed crematories,” said Beach. “All three locations

were highly contested by area residents. Similar protests are occurring all over the state.” Crematories today can operate 1,000 feet from a residential neighborhood. Beach wants to double that distance. The legislation will require all crematories to operate a minimum distance of 2,000 feet from residential areas. “I don’t know that we have all the facts on the safety of emissions and so on,” Beach said. “So I want to make sure neighborhoods are protected. This bill is not about zoning. We leave that up to the cities and counties. “I’m doing it strictly from

that standpoint so that residents don’t get in an uproar,” he said. The bill will also strike the term “stand-alone crematory” from the Georgia Code. It is not unusual for a funeral home to include a crematory on the same premises. “The nationwide trend of families choosing cremation over traditional burial is changing the funeral home and crematory industry,” said Beach. “It is clear to me that the law needs to be revised to address this new trend.” Like any business, the funeral home industry has changed significantly over the

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They undergo several weeks of training, including languages if necessary, before being sent off to areas of the world where they are needed. One missionary currently serving is Tyler Simpson. The son of Janine and Kevin Simpson, he is in Bahia Blanca, Argentina from February 2014 through February 2016. He frequently writes to his parents and tells of his travels and what he learned through his work. “I learned something important, or was reminded of something important this week,” he writes. “We can be positive and remember to count our blessings in moments of trial –and it makes everything a lot better. When we remember the things that we have, we can see a lot more blessings flowing into our lives, and it’s my opinion that when we thank God for all the things we have, He blesses us with more.” His mother, Janine, said she is happy with his dedication. “I’m so amazed and happy at the growth and maturity that Tyler has developed serv-

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ing a mission,” she said. “I honestly don’t think that he would have been able to grow like this from any other experience as an 18-20 year old. He has sacrificed so much in his life by giving two years to this missionary work, but he has received so much more.” While the Mormon Church is known for its missionary

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 7.67 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on July 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 5.000 mills, an increase of 0.356 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.644 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $300,000 is approximately $28.62 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $900,000 is approximately $128.16. While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows: Millage Rate

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ACT1 Theater presents ‘Once upon a Mattress’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- ACT1 Theater presents, “Once upon a Mattress,” the romantic and rollicking musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytale, “The Princess and the Pea.” Anderson’s classic two-page bedtime story morphed into the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical, “Once Upon A Mattress” in 1959 with music by Mary Rogers, book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller with lyrics by Marshall Barer. In the musical version, Prince Dauntless the Drab is eager for a bride. His mother Queen Aggravin (Abby Martin) has decreed that no one in her medieval kingdom can wed until Dauntless has. Twelve perfectly proper princesses have failed the Queen’s impossible tests. The kingdom’s noble Sir Harry (performed by music director Darin McKenna) and his beloved Lady Larkin, (Charity Hitchcock) are in despair, for they need to race to the alter. But to their rescue comes

If you go What: ACT1 Theater’s “Once upon a Mattress” When: July 17 - Aug. 8. Times vary. Where 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More Info: www.act1theater.com, or call 770-6638989 candidate number thirteen, the quirky, goofy, and supposedly shy Princess Winnifred (Laura Butterfield). Director Melody Cookson heads the fifty volunteers required to bring “Once upon a Mattress” to life on stage. The Alpharetta resident directed last year’s smash hit, “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Cookson cast a far flunggroup of twenty two actors, but most of the support and creative team are local residents, and are past and present ACT1 Theater Board members. “Once Upon A Mattress” opens

The newest production of Atc1 Theatre is “Once upon a Mattress,” which opens July 17. on Friday, July 17, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. One Thursday performance is on Aug. 6, at 8 p.m.

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The art of predicting the future The beauty about science fiction is it can be remarkably prescient about what the world and its people will be like years from now. How will our lives and culture change in 100 years? It’s hard to say, as even 10 years ago I could never have predicted the rise of smartphones and the way the Internet has become entwined in our lives. I read a book in university – “Looking Backward: 2000–1887” by Edward Bellamy (brother of the guy who invented the Pledge of Allegiance) – that predicted a world where cash was dead and people used credit cards for transactions. Granted, his future was one with a “socialist utopia,” but he got some things right. The same goes for that Hollywood blockbuster, “Back to the Future.” It turns 30 years old this year. The second movie was so packed full of gadgets, it was bound the get some things right. We (finally) have hoverboards,

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and 3D movies seem here to stay. We may not be on Jaws 19, but I’m pretty sure there are about that many “Saw” and “Sharknado” films. Selflacing shoes and adjustable clothing are yet to appear. But the ubiquity of connectivity is there – the movie used fax machines in every room, but computers, smartphones and the like are all around us now. TVs are everywhere, and hydroponics allows food to be grown and eaten on the kitchen table. The world changes quickly, often in unimaginable ways. It’s a credit to our creativity that some people get it right in ways that now seem laughable.

Every year, my family and I participate in an Atlanta tradition, the Peachtree Road Race. I wrote about our adventures in last week’s paper, describing the certain people and pit stops we look out for while walking the 6.2-mile trek. This year was my seventh consecutive race, and I was expecting it to be one of my better in terms of time and fun. I planned my patriotic outfit, got super excited to see the great things along the course and was ready to accept my T-shirt trophy at the end. What I wasn’t expecting was the torrential, and at times dangerous, rain storm that occurred during most of the race. Before I could even begin, there was a 30-minute delay due to lightning. The crowds were ushered into nearby stores and parking decks only to wait with barely any information and sour moods. My mom and I attempted to stay upbeat by dancing along to the ironic songs being played (including U2’s “Beautiful Day”) and reminding ourselves that at least it wasn’t hot! But once the delay was lifted and our wave was allowed to begin, we knew this would be a dreadful race. Everyone was dragging either from the water or the postponement. Our shoes were soaked before we even crossed the starting line. Luckily, we had ponchos; but whenever we raised our arms, a cold stream of water poured down our backs. It was almost miserable – except that it wasn’t. I saw people staying positive and cheering up their neighbors. I saw little kids dancing in the rain, even though their clothes were sopping. I also heard the wheelchair athletes say in an interview it would be worse for the runners rather than themselves. But most of all, I saw pride not only in Atlanta, but in our country. One sign I passed along the way said, “Americans don’t give up.” That encouragement was all I needed to slip, slide and nearly swim my way across the finish line. After everything that could possibly go wrong did go wrong, I think this may have been the best Peachtree yet.

Yesterday, I was sitting at my computer, and I decided to look at a video titled, “Take the Shame out of Shameless Self-Promotion.” It was a wonderful message about how to be sure that you are coming from a place of service; letting others know that you want to use your unique gifts and talents to serve others. This got me thinking. At what point did it become bad or taboo to talk about and celebrate the things we do well? Giving compliments to others is quite acceptable, and is a beautiful thing. When it comes to ourselves however, if we talk about things that we enjoy about ourselves, this is looked at as arrogant or self-centered. Why? I believe there is a big difference between selfconfidence and arrogance. Somehow the lines have become blurred. Arrogance is the need for love and acceptance to come from an outside source. Arrogant people care an awful lot about what others think and feel about them. They love when people compliment them not only because they appreciate it, but because they need the validations to fill up their cup. This is an empty existence that eventually catches up to you when you realize that you are dependent on other people’s approval for your own happiness. Arrogant people tend to surround themselves with “yes” people that always appear to agree with them. Self-confidence is something that radiates from within, a true feeling of self-love. You’ve seen these people when they walk into the room; they pull positive

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focus. These people are able to talk about their flaws and the things they are working on, while also seeming completely at peace. The way to this peace is an acceptance and forgiveness of our many faults and ultimately embracing who we are. Why do we feel shame when we talk about ourselves in a positive light? Why do we look outside of ourselves for permission to be who we truly are? In this day and age, I say that “ain’t nobody got time for that,” which is a funny way of saying that it is time for us to look within and accept who we are, warts and all. True selflove is the next step on our road to true happiness. I realize that this is easier said than done. It starts small, with a magical thing called gratitude. Try to think of three things each day that you are grateful for. Do it right now. It can be simple: the beautiful sunshine, your sweet dog/cat, my hair looks great today; I got the shady parking spot today. It can be deep: my beautiful life, my loving spouse, feeling like myself again. Notice how you feel in the moment that you focus on what you’re grateful for. To bring this back to selfpromotion, I say: promote yourself to yourself whenever possible.

Arrogant people care an awful lot about what others think and feel about them. They love when people compliment them not only because they appreciate it, but because they need the validations to fill up their cup.

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Local VFW posts merge ‘North Fulton VFW’ one of state’s largest By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton is now home to one of the largest Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in the state. The Roswell and Alpharetta VFW posts merged in May of this year to form the North Fulton County VFW, Post 12002, a group with more than 500 members According to newly minted Post Commander Joe Ferrell, this new post was formed when the Roswell VFW lost its home due to the city expanding a water plant. “They were left without a place to meet,” Ferrell said.

“We were next door. We said, ‘Let’s consolidate the two.’” The VFW is somewhat similar to the American Legion – both are for members of the military. The similarities largely end there; the VFW is strictly for those service members who served in war zones. The VFW supports veterans and their families through programs and volunteerism. “We do what we can to encourage the community to pull together to help veterans,” Ferrell said. “It’s a lot of fun, but it’s helping veterans. We go out on the street and help them.” Every year, the VFWs of the nation sell poppies for Veterans

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We help veterans. It doesn’t matter what branch. If you are a veteran, we will help you.” JOE FERRELL North Fulton VFW Post Commander

Day (Nov. 11), the proceeds of which go to veteran support. The VFW post also hosts “Operation Santa,” which collects presents for children whose parents are overseas for Christmas.

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Last year, the Operation Santa golf match fundraiser raised $40,000. Helicopters frequently touch down and sky divers land on the golf course to provide additional entertainment. They also put on lectures and essay contests to teach students about their soldiers and history. Homeless veterans, those with pension problems or those having monetary issues are all helped, Ferrell said. “We help veterans,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what branch. If you are a veteran, we will help you.”

Ferrell himself served five years in the Air Force and flew all over the world, including Vietnam, the Congo and the Berlin Corridor. “The chances of dying were not inconsequential,” he said. “I flew to every part of the globe. I got to literally see the world and made an effort to meet the people.” He is still doing just that in his post commander role. “No one does more for veterans than us,” he said. For more about VFW Post 12002, visit them online at www.vfw.org or call 404-9173248.

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JOIN TODAY: 770-993-8806 • WWW.GNFCC.COM Each city was ranked in the five different categories and assigned a value 1 -14. We then added these point values which resulted in the city’s overall score. The city with the lowest point value was ranked first followed by the second lowest and so on.

Rank, City

Overall Score

Population aged 25 - 34

Median household income

Median Home Rental Price

Population with undergraduate degree

Commute Time (Minutes)

1, Sandy Springs

$63,134 - 7

$1,165 - 6

57.08% - 4

25.2 - 3

2, Alpharetta

$86,355 - 3

$1,324 - 9

62.01% - 3

25.5 - 4

3, Gainesville

$37,212 - 14

$949 - 1

21.09% - 13

21.5 - 1

4 (Tied), Marietta 4 (Tied), Canton

$42,244 - 12

$1,051 - 4

37.70% - 10

26.7 - 6

$47,104 - 10

$985 - 2

24.06% - 11

27.7 - 8

6, Roswell

$79,579 - 5

$1,183 - 11

55.04% - 5

26.4 - 5

7, Milton

$113,000 - 1

$1,691 - 12

66.04% - 1

29.9 - 10

8, Duluth

$60,161 - 9

$1,171 - 7

42.07% - 9

28.6 - 9

9 (Tied), Cumming 9 (Tied), Peachtree Corners 9 (Tied), Woodstock 12 (Tied), Johns Creek 12 (Tied), Suwanee 14, Lawrenceville

19,216 (19.9%) - 1 7,342 (12.3%) - 11 5,926 (17.2%) -4 11,085 (19.2%) - 2 4,059 (17.4%) -3 12,322 (13.5%) - 10 3,792 (11.2%) - 13 4,641 (16.9%) - Tied 5 891 (16.2%) -8

$40,909 - 13

$1,056 - 5

18.30% -14

22.8 - 2

4,641 (16.9%) - Tied 5

$62,362 - 8

$1,773 - 13

51.00% - 7

27.1 - 7

4,127 (16.7%) -7 6,815 (8.6%) - 14 2,572 (16.0%) -9 3,819 (13.2%) - 12

$66,038 - 6

$1,271 - 8

43.03% - 8

33.3 - 13

$109,224 - 2

$1,814 - 14

63.03% - 2

30.6 - 11

$80,957 - 4

$1,415 - 10

53.00% - 6

33.9 - 14

$43,494 - 11

$1,044 - 3

23.60% - 12

31.2 - 12

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million – 36 percent – of Millennials aged 18 to 31, lived in their parents’ homes. The study also notes there has been a slow yet steady increase of Millennials living at home. Before the 2008 recession, 32 percent of Millennials lived at home.

By 2009, that percentage increased to 34 percent. Contributing factors include a decrease in employment and marriage and higher college enrollment. But many Millennials still plan to buy homes in the future. According to the 2015 Norton Native Intelligence

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Don’t always trust Memory care facility to open in Alpharetta data analytics Do you analyze data in your small business to help you make better decisions? Are you using data analytics to guide your behavior and how you spend your time? Data analytics is a hot topic in the corporate world, with global giants such as IBM basing their future strategies on the analysis of data. While data analytics certainly is helpful, don’t always trust what the analysis tells you. Oftentimes, data analytics is used to determine the best prospects you should pursue in the market you serve. Knowing a company’s revenue, cost of goods sold, what industry they are in and competitive information is always important data to analyze and prioritize where you focus your time. However, it’s the data you don’t have that could be a factor in making wise decisions. I am not advocating flying by the seat of your pants, or

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doing something just because your gut is telling you. What I am saying is that there are a lot of variables when it comes to data analytics, and if certain data is missing from the analysis, it could drive you to actually make bad decisions. Use data analytics in your business to help you make better decisions, but recognize that just one missing piece of data could be the difference between success and failure. As such, a combination of data and plain old business sense should ultimately drive your behavior.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new assisted living facility is coming to the city of Alpharetta. Autumn Leaves, a specialized memory care facility that is one of the nation’s leading dementia care providers, is building a facility at the intersection of Webb Bridge Road and North Point Parkway. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2015. For information on Autumn Leaves, their mission and the services they provide, visit http://autumnleaves.com/. —Cameron Osburn

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New single-family neighborhood coming to Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new neighborhood is currently under construction next to Ocee Park. Avery Square, a 19-lot subdivision that will consist of single-family detached homes, is located at the intersection of Buice Road and Kimball Bridge Road. The community is being built by Smith Douglas homes. A list of available lots, floor plans and pricing can be found at: http://www.atlantanewhomesdirectory.com. —Cameron Osburn

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Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (second from right), presents the Mayors Cup Golf Tournament check of $53,500 to, from left, Sunshine Kids spokesperson Ebony Clark, Foundation Director Shannon Malone and Sunshine Kids representative Cabeesh Buffington.

Mayors Cup raises $53,500 for Sunshine Kids NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices hosted the inaugural Mayors Cup Golf Tournament, benefiting Sunshine Kids Foundation, which provides children with cancer positive group activities, trips and events. Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis served as chair of the tournament, held at Dunwoody Country Club. Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, presented a check to the Sunshine Kids Foundation of $53,500 from the tournament.

Anthony DeSantis (middle) accepts Wellcentive’s inaugural $5,000 veterans’ medical scholarship from Wellcentive Chief Product Officer and co-founder Mason Beard (left) and Wellcentive Chief Executive Officer Tom Zajac.

Wellcentive awards medical scholarship to veteran ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Wellcentive announced that

BusinessBriefs it has awarded its inaugural Medical Scholarship for Veterans to Anthony DeSantis, 31, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. The scholarship gives $5,000 to a military veteran pursuing a career in medicine. DeSantis served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His experiences helping civilians receive medical care in battle-torn areas instilled in him a desire to pursue a career in medicine. “My time as a Marine showed me the fulfillment that comes from reaching out to those in distress and offering a calm and capable hand,” DeSantis said. “By becoming a physician, I hope to spend the rest of my life bringing comfort to as many people as possible.” “We are thrilled to award this scholarship to Anthony – someone who has served his country well and is passionate about contributing to the field of medicine,” said Tom Zajac, Wellcentive chief executive officer. “Our hope is that this scholarship will help remove some financial obstacles and allow Anthony to dedicate his time to succeeding academically.”

AWARDS:

Rountree Group wins 4th Golden Flame Award ALPHARETTA, Ga.—The International Association Business Communicators (IABC) recently recognized Alpharettabased Rountree Group Integrated Communications with its fourth Golden Flame Award. Rountree Group received the Golden Flame Award for its external work in the communication skills: special events category. RounLisa Hester, senior actree Group has been count manager, with her presented IABC awards husband, John. for six consecutive years, and 51 in the past 27 years. “We are honored and blessed to have received this recognition for producing quality integrated communications work for our clients,” said President Don Rountree. For more information, visit www.rountreegroup. com.

GROWTH:

North Point Ministries expands headquarters ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Lincoln Property Company Southeast has brokered North Point Ministries’

Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@appenmediagroup.com 6,746-square-foot expansion at One Point Royal, a two-story, 149,690-square-foot office building in Alpharetta. In conjunction with the expansion, North Point Ministries has also extended its lease at the building and now occupies 48,329 square feet at One Point Royal. One Point Royal serves as the administrative offices for North Point Ministries while North Point Community Church, the largest of the North Point Ministries churches, is located adjacent to One Point Royal. One Point Royal sits on 7.2 acres and is part of the Royal 400 office park.

Sprouts to open Roswell market ROSWELL, Ga. — Phoenix-based Sprouts has announced it will open its seventh Georgia store Aug. 5 in Roswell. The new store is at 10800 Alpharetta Hwy. Sprouts Farmers Market is a grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods. It offers fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items focusing on consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness. Sprouts employs more than 19,000 people and operates more than 200 stores in 13 states.

PEOPLE:

Smith installed as new NAHREP president ROSWELL, Ga. — Teresa Palacios Smith, vice president of business development for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, has been installed as the new president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Smith serves on the board of the Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) and was a founding member of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, Smith was honored as a NAHREP Women of Influence in Real Estate.

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Find producer only products, live music, mini-workshops and chef demonstrations at Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill Street. Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit roswellfam. com for more info.

THEATER:

BARRINGTON HALL TOUR

Stroll through historic gardens with a staff horticulturalist at Barrington Hall at 535 Barrington Dr. in Roswell. Monday, July 20, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tour begins at the main house’s back porch. Free. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.

various show times. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell Cost: $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows) Web: roswell.gov

BEGINNER YOGA

Try this Intro to Yoga class open to all ages and sizes at Park Place at Newtown School at 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. Monday, July 20 at 9:15 a.m. Visit johnscreek. gov for more info. All fitness levels are welcome.

4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta Cost: $24 Web: thevelvetnote.com

MUSIC:

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

What: See this musical comedy adaption of Hans Christian Anderson’s Princess and the Pea. When: July 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. Where: ACT1 Theater at 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta Cost: Ticket prices online Web: Act1theater.com

ROD STEWART

What: With special guest Richard Marx, rock and roll living legend Rod Stewart comes to Alpharetta on the heels of his first new album in nearly two decades. When: July 15 at 8 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $35.50 for the lawn, and are up to $200 for reserved Web: vzwamp.com

What: “Capital City Xpress: Music of the swing and Big Band Era. This swinging show benefits the Auditory Verbal Center. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m. Cost: $10 general admission, tables start at $40 Web: chattnaturecenter.org

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ALIVE AFTER 5

Known as the best street party in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family friendly event on Canton Street in downtown Roswell. July 16 starting at 5 p.m. Free. Visit roswell. gov for more info.

NORMAN’S LANDING 20TH ANNIVERSARY

What: Join Bill Norman and the staff as they celebrate their 20 year anniversary with free games and activities and a chance to see Bill in the Dunk Tank. When: Saturday July 18 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Norman’s Landing 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming Cost: Free. 10% off all lunch and dinner entrees. All proceeds go to the Forsyth Humane Society Contact: 770-886-0100, normanslanding@bellsouth. net Web: normanslanding.com

JUST BE’CAUSE

What: Autrey Mill Unplugged presents Just Be’Cause. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns Creek When: Saturday, July 18 Hours: 7 p.m. pre-show gathering, 8 p.m. concert Web: autreymill.org

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Where: Cumming Aquatic Center at 201 Aquatic Circle Cost: Single visit fee $7 Web: cummingaquaticcenter. com

BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER

What: Learn local species and butterfly biology. Bring a camera. All ages are welcome. When: Sunday, July 19 Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell Cost: Adults $10, seniors $7, students $6 and children $6 Web: chattnaturecenter.org

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

KARL'S CALL FOR LIFE 5K

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

What: The Emperor’s New Clothes marks Grey Seal Puppets’ return to Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Emperor is a pig in this hilarious barnyard adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson tale! When: July 13 through July 18, with shows daily and

JAZZ AND SOUL

What: See jazz pianist Tyrone Jackson and jazz soul singer Rhonda Thomas perform live. When: July 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note at

What: Supporting suicide prevention and after care work throughout the state of Georgia. Where: Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming When: Saturday, July 18 Hours: 9:00 am to 11:00 am Cost: $15 youth, $25 adults Web: karlscallforlife5k. dojiggy.com

What: See “Penguins of Madagascar” at Roswell’s Family Movie Series night. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. When: Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Where: Riverside Park at 575 Riverside Road in Roswell Cost: Free Web: roswellgov.com

ATHLETIC AQUA

What: Take your cardio workout to the pool. When: Monday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 22 Hours: 6 to 6:55 p.m.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SCREENING

What: See the classic 1962 To Kill A Mockingbird film. When: July 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Forsyth County Public Library meeting room at 585 Dahlonega Road in Cumming. Web: www.forsythpl.org

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NFCC seeks help for ‘back to school’ supplies ROSWELL, Ga. -- The start of the school year is fast approaching and back-to-school excitement is in the air. This excitement can be overshadowed by financial stress for some families — especially for parents who struggle to make ends meet. The average cost of school supplies per child is $100 per year, and this can be a serious financial burden. North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), with volunteer support, has worked for the past 20 years to ensure that every family can send their children back to school

prepared. NFCC is once again hosting their Annual Back to School Fair on Saturday Aug. 8, 2015. The event will provide K-12 students with school supplies and their parents with wellness information that can help the entire family stay healthy all year. “Over 450 families living in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton look to NFCC’s annual back to school event to provide much needed financial relief and resources that support an already stretched budget. We are ask-

ing our community to look to NFCC as their charity of choice by donating, volunteering and supporting this important event,” said Eden Purdy, director of programs. In 2014, 1,334 local lowincome children in North Fulton qualified for this program. NFCC is asking for the community to help them in preparing these students for a successful school year by donating new backpacks and school supplies to NFCC from July 16 to Aug. 3. Financial donations are also accepted, which are vital in supporting middle and high school students. For more information on this event, visit www.nfcchelp. org, contact Eden Purdy by phone at 678-387-4458, or by email at epurdy@nfcchelp.org. Established in 1983, NFCC serves struggling families in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and Mountain

Oreos: Continued from Page 15 drive culminated with patriotic worship services on Sunday, June 28. Stacks of Oreo packages surrounded the altar, while the choir and orchestra played patriotic music and military veterans were recognized. The Abiding in the Vine Sunday School class packed the Oreos for shipment. Two members of the class, Gordon Barber and Mike Rademacher, spent many months coordinating the project and working with the military to identify units to receive the cookies. “This has been a tremendous team effort. The generosity of the community has been overwhelming while the volunteerism shown is unparalleled,” said Barber. Congregations at Chamblee, Roswell, North Springs, Mt. Pisgah, Bethelview, Cannon and Simpsonwood United Methodist Churches collected hundreds of packages each. In addition, members of Boy

Park. Our mission is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in our community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. NFCC supports 5,000 families annually by offering compassionate and comprehensive programs and services. —Jonathan Copsey Scouts Troop 69 and Cub Scout Pack 459 donated cookies and wrote thank you notes. A note was attached to nearly every package of Oreos sent. Operation Oreo began in 2009 with a chance encounter between Dr. Martin and a young soldier aboard a plane. The soldier was returning from duty in Iraq. When Dr. Martin asked him what he missed most while away, the young man replied, without hesitation, “Oreos, Double Stuf!” Every summer since then, AFUMC has collected and shipped packages of Oreos to service men and women overseas to say thank you by giving them a little taste of home, in the form of cookies. Last year’s cookie drive also had strong community support, helping the church collect 3.7 tons of Oreos for service members stationed at five forward operating bases in Afghanistan. Alpharetta Methodist is located at 69 North Main Street in downtown Alpharetta. For more information about Operation Oreo, please visit afumc. org/oreo. —Jonathan Copsey

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Local family bonds by biking By JIM LICHTENWALTER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – While some families spend quality time with weekly dinners or an evening at the movies, the Powell’s bond by biking. But they don’t just casually ride a few miles on the Greenway. Lori and Robert and their children, 13-year-old Annie and 10-year-old twins Noah and George, are about to embark on their second long, statewide bike ride. Last summer, the family participated in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), in which hundreds of participants ride across the state of Iowa. This ride is the oldest, longest and largest bicycle tour in the world. Robert and Lori had previously done the RAGBRAI 24 years prior. Until they started training on their family last April, they had not been on a bike since then. Now, they will participate in BikeMaine, a ride that does a loop around Maine. The ride is from Sept.12 to 19 and will be smaller than the RAGBRAI, with only 350 riders.

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“We started small and we built up,” said Lori. “We had a goal of 1,000 miles and we knew we had to keep focused, even though some days none us want to ride.” The Milton family trains locally all year, about two or three times a week. They ride on the Greenway, going anywhere from a minimum of 14 to miles to a maximum of 79 miles. “It all started when we were sitting around one evening during the winter,” said Lori. “So we set a goal to ride that summer.” And they have done just that, as a family. Looking forward, the Powells said they would like to do more rides

Electric Avenue lights up Newtown Park Amphitheater Free concert set July 24 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Electric Avenue, a popular, Atlantabased 1980s Synth-Pop Tribute band, hits the stage at the Newtown Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 24. Be prepared to be taken back to the days of Tears for Fears, The Fixx, David Bowie, and Duran Duran. “Electric Avenue has many of the same band members as Yacht Rock Schooner, which people liked a lot last year,” said Recreation Manager Kirk Franz. “They have a pretty extensive playlist so we anticipate that people will have a really good time.” Gates open at 6 p.m. The music starts at 7 with Indie & The Jones, a local classic Rock/Blues and modern Alternative Rock band. Electric Avenue kicks off at 8 p.m. and finishes at 9:30 p.m. The 2015 Amphitheater concert series, which has free admission, features tribute bands and acts that harken to the rock’ n’ roll 1980s and 1990s, including Drivin’ N Cryin’.

On Aug. 22, the Billy Joel tribute band, The Stranger, featuring native Long Islander Mike Santoro, will play the Piano Man’s greatest hits. The Stranger has played at many locations in the region, including several House of Blues venues and at the Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C. The series closes Saturday, Sept. 19, with the popular ‘90s band, Drivin N Cryin, whose album “Fly Me Courageous” album went gold. The Atlantabased group has toured with Neil Young and Soul Asylum, and has remained well-loved in the Southeast. Food trucks will be returning to the venue in 2015, but concertgoers will notice some changes. To allow for more dance space, the rows of chairs under the amphitheater will be replaced with round tables that can be reserved by calling 678-512-3200. (Tables for Drivin N Cryin are sold out.) If you don’t have a table, bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket and relax on the terraced lawn. No alcohol, please, although beer and wine are for sale. The Amphitheater is at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Rd. in Johns Creek.

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Heroin: Lethal, cheap and in the suburbs Drug more powerful than in the past By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Heroin has become stronger, cheaper and more available in recent years as the drug is in the midst of an unprecedented resurgence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 669,000 Americans used heroin in 2012 with 18- to 25-year-olds having the highest number of use. Since 2006, heroin-related overdose deaths have risen by 45 percent. In 2014 in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs, there were 23 overdose deaths directly caused by heroin, heroin laced with the drug fentanyl or heroin combined with other drug use. Of those deaths, males accounted for 74 percent, and nearly two-thirds involved those under the age of 30. According to Georgia Poison Control Center Director Dr. Gaylord Lopez, the resurgence in heroin use can partly be attributed the tougher regulations on opioid prescription drugs and the crackdown on pill mills. “The supply of [prescription opioids] is drying up. The market is such that those pills are becoming too expensive to purchase. The alternative is heroin, which is going to be half the price. And then you’ve got yourself a resurgence,” said Lopez. For many, the use of prescription opioids, such as common pain killers, acts as a gateway to heroin. However, many of these opioids are now classified as schedule II versus schedule III drugs, meaning that the amount that can be prescribed to patients at one time is much lower. Thus, these opioids become harder to obtain and are more expensive. For those who abuse these pre-

scription drugs, heroin proves to be more available, cheaper and stronger. George Gordon of the Alpharetta Public Safety Department said heroin has been confiscated at much higher levels of purity than in the past. However, heroin that is not particularly pure is now being mixed with fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives such as acetyl fentanyl. Fentanyl is a prescription opioid often given to patients that are not responding well to other pain medications or given to cancer patients for “shooting” pains. Fentanyl is extremely powerful –doses are measured in micrograms. According to the CDC, it is estimated the fentanyl is 80 times more powerful than morphine. According to Lopez, the addition of fentanyl could forever change heroin itself. “When you talk about shooting up garden-variety heroin, those days are probably long gone,” he said. “Often fentanyl is substituted for heroin. It makes the [heroin] that much stronger. In fact, you could probably get away with having low-grade, low-potency heroin and add fentanyl to it and you’ve got yourself a decent opioid. That’s where the problem lies. People don’t know they’re taking fentanyl. They’re not going to know what the product actually contains. When you’re dealing with an opioid that is much stronger and much more potent, people are thinking ‘I’ll take the same dose that I’m used to taking,’ not knowing that it is combined with fentanyl and you have a recipe for disaster.” The combination of fentanyl and heroin has proven to be lethal. “Drug incidents and overdoses related to fentanyl are occurring at an alarming rate throughout the United States and

represent a significant threat to public health and safety,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart in a Drug Enforcement Administration statement. “We have lost too many Americans to drug overdoses.” The rise in deaths in the North Fulton area coincides with the number of heroin overdoses nationwide. According to a DEA report, heroin overdose deaths rose 172 percent from 2010 to 2013. The report also states that heroin use has spread to suburban areas and is now attracting users of higher socio-economic classes, younger users and is used by all races. “There is no longer a typical heroin user,” stated the report. For Alpharetta resident Kate Boccia, the statement holds true. Her son Daniel is currently an inmate at Central State Prison in Macon. Boccia explained that at the time of Daniel’s arrest, he was a heroin addict and that he was able to score heroin even in affluent Alpharetta. Daniel, like many heroin users, was introduced to opioids after having his wisdom teeth removed. “I would have never given him those pills if I knew how powerful they were,” Boccia said. Daniel became addicted to prescription opioids such as OxyContin and Roxicodone. When the crackdown on pill mills came, Daniel turned to heroin. “Daniel became someone that is not the person you know,” Boccia said. “He became a lying, cheating creep. And all heroin users are like that.” Daniel was arrested for armed robbery at a party on the campus of Georgia Tech. His sentence carried a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison. However, Boccia explained, her son’s arrest has had a positive effect, because Daniel is now clean.

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“At least my son is alive. Lock-down isn’t all so bad,” she said. “He’s so happy to be free of [addiction]. We saw him go in as a very sick man. He was suicidal. The first time I visited him, I didn’t recognize him. He had changed in that short amount of time. He talks about how good he feels. He says he’d never go back to it, and I can tell.” She said that she was naïve as to how to handle her son’s addiction. Boccia, along with Remco Brommet, started The Hub Family Resource Center in Johns Creek that provides information and assistance to those in need of resources and information, including drug addiction. “If I had something like the Hub available to me, Daniel wouldn’t be in jail,” said Boccia. Lopez says that curbing heroin use is extremely complex, although there is at least one way in which the amount of overdose deaths can be prevented – naloxone, a drug that can counteract the effects of a heroin overdose. “People like me would love to see naloxone made available over-the-counter. That can at least cut down on the number of overdose deaths,” he said. Naloxone use was made more available in Georgia by the passing of the 911 Medical Amnesty Bill in April 2014. The bill extends legal protection to those who administer naloxone to someone overdosing and also grants limited liability to those who have drugs in their possession if they seek medical atten-

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Alzheimer’s Association hosts kick-off party ATLANTA, Ga. — The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a North Fulton/Gwinnett Walk Team Rally party at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 to kick off their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year marks the 9th year of the walk, which has raised over $104,000 for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about our event and starting a team for our Walk to End Alzheimer’s to attend the kickoff party,” said Emily Richter, walk specialist for the North Fulton/Gwinnett Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “We ask the Gwinnett community to come see what the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is all about and to unite in a movement to reclaim the future of hundreds of thousands of Georgians.” Alzheimer’s disease kills more people than prostate and breast cancer combined and currently 5.4 million Americans possess this disease. The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves more than 200,000 Georgians living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. With seven

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Very quickly that would be compounded by the addition of another 600 African troops from vastly different backgrounds not only from American personnel but also from one another. There were the languages they spoke – English, French and Swahili. Their military training culture also came from French, British and even Soviet services. And these were people VanAmburgh had to get to know in a hurry while in a hostile land. So the training aspect was as live as could be arranged without benefit of a “crisis.” “I learned a number of lessons from this mission. Major among them was you have to plan to lead,” VanAmburgh said. “In that type of multicultural, multinational environment you really have to work on relationships.” It is easy to be bureaucratic, but it is simply not effective, he said. “We talk a lot about leadership, but not about how to create unity of effort in making such a group work,” he said. So this book is a “How I Did It,” of building a successful command structure and creating that unity of effort. He was

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Developer: Continued from Page 4 trian bridge so residents could walk above Holcomb Bridge Road, said attorney Don Rolader representing the project. “Then they discovered it would be problematic with Ga. Department of Transportation. Their studies showed it was unlikely residents would use the bridge since the intersection is already signalized for a pedestrian crosswalk,” Rolader said. So the city asked if the developer would agree to widen

Parking: Continued from Page 1 of the measures. “As this city grows, we will have to make sacrifices and walk.” Drinkard said the parking limits are fluid, and they will see many “tweaks” that will

Bikes: Continued from Page 1 til it is replaced with a proper wheel. “We are all very active,” said Johns Creek resident Rich Wise. His son, Gavin, took part in the iCan Bike event. “It would just be great family time for all of us to get out and go on the Greenway.” Gavin, 16, enjoys riding bikes, but it has always been with training wheels. It is Rich’s hope Gavin will learn. For 14-year-old Aaron Kaminer, simply wearing a helmet was a good start, his mother,

Mission: Continued from Page 26 leading through building those relationships with his men, the African troops and the African commanders while earning the trust and cooperation of the local population. It is a situation in which VanAmburgh uses the term “adhocracy.” It was ad hoc in that this was a unique situation demanding a unique solution created under special circumstances. Yet VanAmburgh says what is valuable is to understand the need to have an organizational plan that is adaptable to the “adhocracy” environment. Those unique situations can be overcome by knowing how to apply solutions that would only fit this one evolution. It is about being prepared to find a unique solution, he said. One arrives at those solutions through ingenuity and continuous attention. Under-

the property’s sidewalks on the north side of Holcomb Bridge, and the developer agreed, Rolader said. “Then the city came back with another proposal that we widen the sidewalks on the south side instead. We again said fine, as long as the costs were the same,” Rolader said. It turned out that was going to cost $121,000. “So we told them we would consider putting up $40,000 toward that project,” he said. The city decided not to go that route. Then on the day of the zoning hearing, Wieland received a “request” that it doaim to perfect the time limits and which spaces are timed. Council approved implementing the downtown parking limits in a unanimous vote, making many of the on-street parking timed for two hours and much of the Old Roswell Street lot timed as well. Free public parking will be at City Hall and Cotton Alley. Jackie, said. The last time she tried this, she said he refused to wear the helmet and get on the bike. This time around, he seemed to be enjoying himself. “Last time was very stressful for us,” Jackie said. “Since then, he now rides a horse, hypnotherapy, and wears helmets, so now it isn’t an issue. He’s matured a lot.” For Aaron to learn to ride a bike would be great for the family, she said. “We are an active family. We would love to go on vacation and rent bikes. He’s now too big for a basket. This is great.” For more about iCan Bike and their programs, visit www. icanshine.org. stand the value of engagement. Interaction builds trust and understanding. Adhocracy is just one of the many leadership moments VanAmburgh explains the leadership principles he used as he breaks down the various problematic elements of the Task Force Kitgum mission. Ultimately, the mission was a success, treating more than 11,600 Ugandans for medical and dental problems and rebuilt two schools and a medical clinic. The mission also provided valuable training for the cadre of African troops. All American and African troops returned to their home countries with all equipment while having no incidents with the local population or breaking local laws. The lessons that can be gleaned from “One Mission to Africa” are covered in great detail. They are applicable to any leadership situation and can help good leaders be better ones, he said.

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nate $60,000 for an unspecified art sculpture on the 5-percent of the property designated as public space. “We thought that was unfair,” Rolader said. At the meeting, Councilwoman Becky Wynn said it was the city’s understanding that the Roswell Arts Council could not accept cash donations, so the city would accept the funds and then designate the money for public art. Rolader said that proposal on the day of the zoning hearing was out of order. “We budgeted $40,000 for the city sidewalks. We are glad to donate $40,000 [instead]. But we object to $60,000. That has no relation to what we have been told,” Rolader said. Rolader said the request for

$60,000 for public art would be “an extraction” paid to obtain a favorable zoning. “It does not fit into our scheme to add such a [fee],” Rolader said. Councilman Jerry Orlans insisted there was a “value” to removing the conditions of zoning that would allow the project to go forward, and if the applicant so desired they could have a deferral for an appraisal to see just what the value of the zoning change would be. Councilwoman Nancy Diamond said it was never the intention of the city to make the property “unmarketable,” and that she was satisfied with the offer to use the $40,000 figure for public art. Rolader said this was acceptable.

“I don’t know what the going rate for public art is. But I would think you can buy a whole lot of art for $40,000,” he said. Wynn, who has oversight of zoning, said that was also amenable to her. She moved approval of conditions of zoning with the stipulation that the developer donated $40,000 to the city for the purpose of buying public art that had the blessings of the Arts Council. The vote was 2-1 in favor with Wynn and Diamond in favor, Orlans against. Councilman Kent Igleheart was out with an excused absence and Councilman Rich Dippolito recused himself for conflict of interest. Mayor Jere Wood only votes in the event of a tie. One seat is vacant.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, August 6, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 24, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-15-06/V-15-12 Marriott Courtyard/Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use on Building Site 6. Consideration for a variance to reduce parking as well as a variance to the front setback to 15 feet and lot coverage to 77% is also requested. The property is located on Amber Park Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-15-10 Avalon/Medical Office Consideration of a site plan approval to permit a medical office building at the corner of Old Milton Parkway and Westside Parkway in Avalon. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-15-05/CU-15-08/V-15-10 Innovation/MetLife Consideration of a request to amend several conditions of the MetLife Master Plan and allow 414 multi-family “for-rent” residential units and to remove 25 townhome units. Applicant is also requesting retail in the amount of 105,800 sq. feet, restaurant and hotel uses, and an increase in office sq. feet to allow 1,003,500 sq. feet. A conditional use to allow “for-rent” residential and a request to rezone 8.04 acres of 0-I to MU is also requested. Variances to allow alcohol sales within a certain distance of residential units and to allow private streets are also requested. The property is located north of GA 400 and west of Haynes Bridge Road along Lakeview Parkway and is approximately 47 acres in size. The property is legally described as being in Land Lots 744, 745, 752, and 753 of the 1st District, 2nd Section of Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-15-17 Historic Preservation Ordinance Consideration of an ordinance to establish a historic preservation and art committee and provide the procedure and requirements for designating historic properties within the City in order to preserve the aesthetic and historic nature of certain areas of the City and adopting regulations that encourage, rather than legislate, the preservation of historic properties. e. PH-14-11 Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines Consideration of approval of the Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines. The area boundaries include the Downtown Core area as defined in the Downtown Master Plan which is north of Old Milton Parkway and generally south of Mayfield Road, west along a line of Haynes Bridge Road and east by Roswell Street and Canton Street. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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FCS athlete helps local basketball team capture championship MILTON, Ga. — Savannah Schulz, a rising sixth-grader at Fellowship Christian School helped the North Georgia Venom girls’ basketball team to victory in the Division 2 Fifth-Grade National Championship at the AAU National Championships held the week of June 22 in Bloomington, Indiana. Troy Schultz, facilities director at FCS, assistant varsity girls’ basketball coach and coach of The Venom girls’ team, announced that the girls earned their 25-20 victory on June 27. Savannah played on the FCS seventh-grade girls’ basketball team as a fifth-grader this past winter. “I am a proud dad to know that my daughter, Savannah, is continuously working on her

skills and developing into a fundamentally sound basketball player,” Coach Schulz said. “She has been playing on this team since the first grade and her hard work and dedication have paid off.” The North Georgia Venom has a combined 2-year record of 71-13 and went 8-0 at the AAU tourney. “The competition was good and the Venom beat teams from Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky,” said Coach Schultz. “It was an incredible week of basketball and fun capped off by the championship.” The girls are all local players who will represent various schools in Cherokee County this coming season. —Malik Jones

The North Georgia Venom receiving their first National AAU Championship title.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR NORTHWINDS PHASE I ITB #15-016 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for NORTHWINDS PHASE I including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, clearing and grading, installation of storm drainage, installation of water lines, installation of asphalt pavement, installation of curb and gutter, installation of sidewalks and multi-use trails, installation and modification of signalization, installation of striping and signage, erosion and sediment control, cleanup and restoration, and other work related to roadway construction. The location of the work is along Old Milton Parkway between Amber Park Drive and Georgia 400 --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the City’s bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

DEATH NOTICES Joe Barksdale, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Beverly Levey, of Roswell, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Bobby Brookshire, 62, of Cumming, passed away June 30, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Robert Butler, of Roswell, passed away July 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Wayne Satterfield, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Eugene Arthur Schmidt, 80, passed away July 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Rachel Montree Martin, 84, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

David Shusterman, of Roswell, passed away July 8, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lou Gene Norton, of Roswell, passed away July 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Dennis Robert Cirricione, 75, of Cumming, passed away July 4. 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jesse Edwin Dooley, 58, of Cumming, passed away June 18, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Carrie L. Goodwin, 95, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Antonio Hernandez, of Roswell, passed away July 7, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Martha Tolbert, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Benny Lamar Nuckolls, Sr., 83, of Forsyth County, passed away June 29, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Joan Diane Pendley, 71, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maria Quatela, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Peter Martin Vis, 54, of Cumming, passed away July 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Mission: Continued from Page 6 • Doran Erickson West Forsyth High School American Samoa • Bryson Dabney Milton Brazil • Jose Rincon West Forsyth High School Dominican Republic • Hunter Wynne Cambridge High School Poland • Whitney Wright Milton High School San Jose, California (Spanish-speaking)

Blotter: Continued from Page 3 from a man downtown, “like a gift.” He was arrested for forgery first degree.

Frisbee golf discs fly away MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with nearly 60 Frisbee golf discs. The Hopewell Road victim told police he placed his Frisbee golf duffel bag and discs in the carport of his

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• Steven Payne West Forsyth High School Twin Falls, Idaho • Brad Bascom West Forsyth High School Finland • Jared Jones Cambridge High School Mexico • Brady Nelson Milton Phoenix, Arizona (Spanish) • Sam Loveland West Forsyth High School Brazil • Christopher Hamstead Cambridge High School Brazil • Weston Hirschi Milton High School Brazil

• Tyler Simpson Milton High School Argentina • Conner Wilson Cambridge High School Paraguay • Kyle Miller West Forsyth High School Nevada • Daniil Vasilyev Cumming Washington, D.C. • Davis Ridings West Forsyth High School Thailand • Kathryn Bascom West Forsyth High School Japan • Madison Mills Milton High School California (Spanish)

home. He went on a trip for a few days. When he returned July 3, the discs and bag were missing. They are valued at $20 apiece and all had the victim’s name and number on them.

shoes, dresses and a swim suit before heading to a register. She also picked up a bottle of water. At the register, a fellow employee allegedly pretended to ring up the items and placed them in a bag. The suspect paid $4.19 for some items and left without paying for the rest. She was later arrested for shoplifting.

What a steal! MILTON, Ga. – A Walmart employee was suspected in stealing nearly $120 in clothing from the store. According to store workers, the 19-year-old Decatur resident finished her shift June 27 and proceeded to the clothing section. There, she selected shirts,

Missing: golf clubs, bag MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole golf clubs out of a Freemanville Road resident’s car June 30. The victim told police they

Serving in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, missionary Tyler Simpson and his companion helped a family rebuild their roof.

first noticed something amiss when their electric driveway gate did not work properly. Someone had unplugged it. A search of the home and the vehicle showed that a set of golf clubs, valued at $800 in a $150 bag, was reported missing.

Do you know where you are? MILTON, Ga. – A Marietta man allegedly drove through several residential yards, knocking over mailboxes, June 30. He was allegedly drunk at the time.

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