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Fulton School Board examines school gun policies New state law expands locations where weapons can be carried By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com
114-year-old facelift Johns Creek Field Services Manager Leonard Scroggins inspects the Johns Creek side of Rogers Bridge. Plans are being revived to make it a pedestrian bridge linking the city and Duluth. See article, page 6. HATCHER HURD/STAFF
City passes new massage ordinance More than a year in the making, city says teeth there to fight illicit parlors By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – About 18 months ago, Johns Creek
residents came to City Hall to ask the city to do something about the proliferation of illicit massage parlors on Medlock Bridge Parkway. At the July
14 council meeting, the City Council passed a new and tougher ordinance designed to attack establishment owners of these illicit sex shops. The city hired an attorney expert in the field, Scott Berghold, who was hired
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The landscape on gun control in Georgia took a dramatic turn on July 1 when the provisions of Georgia House Bill 60 went into effect, significantly easing restrictions on where firearms would be allowed, including on K-12 school campuses. Known as the “Safe Carry Protection Act” by its proponents and the “Guns Everywhere Law” by its detractors, one thing is clear: School boards may soon be compelled to establish boundaries of exactly what makes a school safer. “The [Fulton Board of Education] plans on having a discussion about the impact of the new laws soon, possibly at their July 22 meeting,” said Fulton Schools Spokeswoman Susan Hale. “At this time, there have been no requests from any staff member to carry a gun on campus.” H.B. 60 was signed into law in April by Gov. Nathan Deal and went into effect July 1. The new law opens areas where guns can be carried, including into public buildings that do not have weapons screenings in place, such as courtrooms. Guns can also be car-
Speaking for myself, it is unlikely we will make any modifications to current policies unless there is significant impetus to change the rules we have in place.” KATIE REEVES Fulton School Board member
ried into unsecured areas of airports, into bars and into churches, unless specifically banned by the church leaders. The law applies to people who are legally permitted to carry and conceal weapons. The law also allows local school boards to authorize school personnel to carry weapons.
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meet a representative of the company. They agreed to meet at the Bank of America on Windward Parkway. She met with a man identified as Dontae A. Smith, 22, of Stone Mountain. As she was speaking with him, the victim said she SMITH began to feel more suspicious about the “job.” Finally, she thanked Smith for his time but said she would turn down the job. Smith became angry with the victim and began cursing at her for wasting his time and began attacking her. She ran to her car and he followed, even hitting her through the open car window. The assail-
the intersection of Charlotte Road and Mayfield Road after reports of a vehicle that had run into a power pole. Officers spoke with the driver, Marjorie Rose RyanSantos, 33, of Oregon, who allegedly slurred her words and could not keep her balance while standing. She was put through sobriety tests and failed. In the vehicle she was driving were four children ages 4 and 5. Ryan-Santos was charged with DUI, child endangerment and failure to maintain lane.
Cash taken while at McDonald’s MILTON, Ga. – A man had $230 cash taken from him while getting food at the Windward McDonald’s. The victim told police he had picked up a friend at a nearby extended stay hotel and the pair went to get some food at McDonald’s. They drove his moped, which had the money in a pouch near the steering wheel. The victim went inside to get the food while his “friend” stayed outside. He drove his friend home, and the pair separated. The next morning, the victim checked on the money
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ant left the scene. Police searched their records for the suspect’s car and found a match to a license plate and model belonging to Smith. The victim was able to identify his picture for a lineup as the attacker. A warrant was issued for Smith for battery. Three days later, June 26, Smith was picked up by DeKalb County police on the warrant. The victim’s friend who set the whole event up de-friended her and blocked her on Facebook. The scam of course is to get access to the victim’s savings or checking account. Thieves can then loot the accounts or use them to deposit phony checks, leaving the victim liable when the checks bounce.
to find it missing. He suspects his friend because “she has done it in the past.”
DUI arrest follows near collision ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspected DUI driver attracted the attention of police June 21 just after midnight when he nearly collided with an officer’s cruiser on Haynes Bridge Road. According to police, the car driven by Brandon C. Barwig, 25, of Surry Point, Alpharetta, pulled out of the BP gas station at Haynes Bridge Road and Westside Parkway, crossing over two lanes and nearly hitting a police cruiser in the process. The officer inside pulled the vehicle over and spoke with Barwig, who denied drinking or being on medication. To the officer, Barwig allegedly acted suspiciously like he was drunk, fumbling for his driver’s license and having trouble standing up when asked. He again denied drinking or taking medication. He failed sobriety tests and was arrested. While en route to the police station, Barwig asked to be let
go. He allegedly confessed to taking Hydrocodone an hour before and to drinking at that time as well. Barwig was charged with DUI and failure to yield.
The brat in the hat? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Marietta woman was arrested June 29 after allegedly using her child to smuggle stolen goods from a store. Employees of the Macy’s store at North Point Mall told police they saw Nicole Fountain Dibba, 27, of Marietta, come into the store and take a $25 blue Polo hat from a shelf and place it on her son’s head. The mother and child then walked out of the store without paying for the hat. They were stopped at the door and Dibba was arrested for shoplifting.
This Casper not so friendly ghost ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A burglary at a local gas station July 7 ended with a local man ar-
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DUI arrests ►► Karen Jenny Li, 25, of
Westwind Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested June 26 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and speeding. ►► Melissa Elise Graham, 24, of Suwanee was arrested June 27 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license on person. ►► Lawrence Daniel Duke, 50, of Double Creek Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested June 28 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Evgeni P. Sarantchouk, 51, of Ridgefair Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 27 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane.
Drug arrests ►► Jerry Allen Winfield, 26, of
Snellville was arrested June 24 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and speeding.
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MILTON, Ga. – A former Northview High School student may be the link to the deaths of Google executive Forrest Hayes in Santa Cruz, California, and Dean Riopelle, of Milton, known as the “Monkey Man.” Riopelle, 53, was the owner of the Masquerade concert venue in Atlanta, but better known to Hopewell Road residents for his large animal preserve specializing in primates – monkeys. He and some neighbors came to loggerheads in 2012 when he approached the city to expand his collection of animals and open a preserve. Riopelle went into a coma and died in September 2013 of what was initially considered a heart attack by family, but what the Fulton County coroner later called an overdose of heroin and Oxycodone. At the same time, he was dating Alix Catherine Tichelman, 26, a 2005 Northview High School graduate, aspiring model and prostitute. She was recently arrested in
California in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes, 51, who died of an apparent overdose of heroin that a security camTICHELMAN era shows Tichelman administered. The footage from the man’s death suggests Tichelman watched Hayes convulse and go unconscious before finishing her drink and leaving him. His body was found the next day. On Sept. 6, 2013, two weeks before Riopelle died, Tichelman was arrested by Fulton County on charges of battery and false reporting of a crime. Riopelle accused her of attacking and biting him. Because of the similarities in the two deaths, Milton Police Spokesman Capt. Shawn McCarty said the department is taking another look at Riopelle’s case. “There was nothing to make us believe any foul play to begin with, but we are going back over the case to make sure,” McCarty said.
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Dean Riopelle, known as the “Monkey Man” for his large animal preserve specializing in primates, with one of his monkeys. Riopelle passed away in September of 2013. “Given the similarities in the two cases, we are just making sure nothing was missed.” Riopelle was an owner and president of the Masquerade, a popular downtown concert venue, and the lead singer of the band the Impotent Sea Snakes, a rock and roll band known for their sexually explicit lyrics and performances. Milton City Councilman Matt Kunz was a close friend of Riopelle for several years before he first came into the public eye. The two met when Riopelle was coaching youth football. “We lost a good resident that people cared about deeply,” Kunz said of Riopelle. Kunz said he had met
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strangled himself. The Fulton County Coroner determined the boy died of asphyxiation. Daycare workers called 911 at 10 a.m. and when fire crews arrived they found an adult performing CPR on the boy. They took over and he was pronounced dead. Reg Griffin, spokesman for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), which regulates daycares, said the business has been closed pending the results of an inquiry. “We do this when it is determined there was a death of a child that was not medically anticipated,” Griffin said. The daycare’s owner, Janna Thomspaon, has until Monday afternoon to appeal.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 3-year-old boy died July 8 at a local daycare after allegedly hanging himself on the playground. The toddler, from Roswell, was at Ms. Janna’s Daycare, on Shady Grove Lane in Alpharetta, a home-daycare center that is approved for up to six children to be present. George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, said the boy was playing in the playground when he came across a piece of twine. “It looks like the child was playing with the string and somehow it got around a post on the slide and his neck,” Gordon said. The boy went down the slide and
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If the investigation concludes there were issues with the daycare, it could face penalties such as fines or having its license revoked. Ms. Janna’s Daycare was the subject of a surprise inspection in January. “The serious issues we found dealt with supervision and the safety of the playground.” It is licensed for up to six children, but Griffin said Thompson was cited for lacking supervision. “It’s hard to keep an eye on six kids by yourself,” he said. The playground problems ranged from excessive twigs and pinecones to protruding rusty nails and a wheelbarrow and water hose exposed. The report also found Thompson did not complete the required number of training hours. Griffin said Thompson was advised of these issues and a plan to fix them was discussed.
O2014-07-25: PUBLIC HEARING and consideration of an ordinance adopting the 2014 millage rate for the city of Johns Creek. Millage was unchanged at 4.614 mils. Passed 4-1.
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O2014-07-27: Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 22, Article III of the Johns Creek City Code relating to massage establishments and spas. Passed 5-0.
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ACTION ITEM: First amendment to the lease agreement for the Public Safety Building (11445 Johns Creek Parkway). Passed 5-0.
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Forsyth County fugitive caught in Mexico GUADALAJARA, MEXICO — A wanted fugitive was located in Mexico after a four-year joint investigation by Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies and the United States Marshals Service – Southeast Regional Fugitive Taskforce. Kenneth Dustin Grant was
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It is believed that Grant drugged and assaulted the teenage girl, while photographing the incident. During the investigation of GRANT this incident, photographs of a similar assault on the teenage girl’s older sister and photographs of other young girls were discovered. Grant was indicted in October 2009 and posted a $75,000 bond in January 2010. In September 2010, Grant failed to show up for a court hearing. Grant’s ankle bracelet was located in Lake Lanier with signs that it had been tampered with. Grant had been featured on “America’s Most Wanted” several times. The task force obtained information that Grant was living in Guadalajara, Mexico, under a false identity. Members of the task force,
including a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service, began working with members of the Guadalajara office of the U.S. Marshals Service as well as Mexican immigration officials, also located in Guadalajara. Working together, those agencies then continued the investigation in Guadalajara where Grant was apprehended. Grant was transported to Los Angeles International Airport where custody was turned over to the Los Angeles Police Department. Grant is being held in Los Angeles until his extradition to Forsyth County. “The interagency cooperation between the Unites States Marshals Service and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office made it possible to capture Mr. Grant,” said Sheriff Duane Piper. “I also appreciate America’s Most Wanted’s interest in this case. Their airing of this case was instrumental in the investigation.”
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Rogers Bridge revived for recreation use City, Duluth discuss restoration By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Even discussing the idea of linking Duluth and Johns Creek recreation facilities via the 114-year-old Rogers Bridge was once verboten on Johns Creek City Council. No more. At the July 14 City Council workshop, council voted unanimously to endorse an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to establish a basis for sharing the costs and the benefits related to restoring the bridge as a pedestrian crossing over the Chattahoochee River. The idea had been such a sore spot with the City Council prior to 2014 (and subsequent turnover of members), that Mayor Mike Bodker had been enjoined by fellow councilmembers to even broach the subject. With fresh eyes on council, the project has breathed new life. Under the terms of the IGA, Duluth will pay preliminary costs of the restoration study. Should both sides decide to go ahead with the study, Duluth would receive credit for the
cost of the study. It establishes partnership in managing the bridge, said Johns Creek City Manager Warren Hutmacher. It also leaves the door open for future participation by Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Water and Sewer System or the Georgia Transportation Department. Gwinnett and Duluth had long proposed a recreational partnership that would allow residents from both sides of the Chattahoochee River. “The direction we’re headed in now is to find out just what it is going to take to restore the bridge through this IGA with Duluth. Once we have done that, first and foremost will be to apply jointly for grant funds to see if we can stretch the city’s dollars,” Bodker said. The final result will be to see the creation of an historic gateway for both cities, he said. “The advantages will be both symbolic and realistic,” Bodker said. “Symbolically, it’s a gateway between Fulton and Gwinnett. This reopens that. Realistically, it provides access to additional bike paths, and
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Rogers Bridge will need a lot of restoration work, but city leaders say it will be worth it. I know Johns Creek cyclists want access to them. “It also makes available additional parkland that is available right there in Gwinnett,” he said. “Not to mention giving the city a wonderful vista over one of its biggest assets, the Chattahoochee River.” Councilman Lenny Za-
prowski said the plan is a “nobrainer” for him. “We’re not putting a lot of our dollars into this,” Zaprowski said. “The city manager said our cost will be about $100,000. This is a good deal for everybody.” There are many of the same benefits for those on the
Gwinnett side of the river. They would have access to Johns Creek’s passive park, greenway and bike trails. Beyond that, it gives them access to hiking and bike trails that will extend into Gwinnett County, Alpharetta and Roswell, Bodker pointed out. “I’m hopeful that eventually we will have a greenbelt along the river that extends from Rogers Bridge all the way to McGinnis Ferry,” Bodker said. “I think that would be an asset not only for us but residents all around the river,” he said. Bodker said this was never a controversial project for the people of Johns Creek; the only stumbling block was the opposition by former councilmembers, he said. In the last election, Bodker said he had overwhelming support for the Rogers Bridge project. The only concern he heard was in relation to balancing the cost to the other needs of the city. “We have a great and willing partner in Duluth. I put all the blame at the foot of the old council,” Bodker said. “We have a new council with a new attitude, and I think we will get a lot more done.”
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MARTA wants input on rail to Windward Public meetings gather info By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As part of its continuing efforts to bring increased public transportation through North Fulton, the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held more public meetings to gather input on what should [or not] be done north of the Chattahoochee River. MARTA is focusing on the Ga. 400 corridor because of the significant change in the corridor over the last decade. A dramatic increase in jobs, population and density has spurred the transit authority to pay a little more attention north of the river. The study area is just short of 12 miles long – from North Springs station in Sandy Springs, along Ga. 400 to Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. Several stations are proposed along the route, including Northridge, Holcomb Bridge Road and North Point Mall. “We heard people wanted more opportunities for input on the alternatives considered,” said Janide Sidifall, a MARTA planning representative. MARTA has been soliciting public input and conducting studies for several years now on its expansion. Beyond a basic desire, the system has sought to learn just what kind of transportation the residents want – bus, light rail or heavy rail. There are trade-offs. • Light rail is the most expensive because MARTA would have to build new storage buildings for the cars. • Heavy rail would be somewhere in the middle, in terms of cost because it would be a continuation of what they already have. • Bus rapid transit is by far the cheaper option and easier to implement. Buses would almost certainly be needed to supplement light or heavy rail if and when it comes. Heavy rail is what MARTA uses up until the North Springs station. It is what people often think about when talking about trains.
Light rail is similar but carries fewer passengers. However, as usage fluctuates, it is easier to add or subtract cars from the train than it would be with heavy rail. Bus rapid transit is a heavy bus system similar to trains but they run on streets. “We want people to understand what the trade-offs are so they can make an educated decision,” Sidifall said. “It’s not just a matter of putting a rail line down the corridor. It’s making it complement the area of operation. That rail has to be supported.” That means new bus routes and bus stops east-west. For some residents, expanding MARTA is a nobrainer. “If we are an international city, we need a better means of transit,” said Salpi Adrouny, of Johns Creek. She was placing sticky notes on maps giving suggestions on what she wants and where. “No rail on the west side” of Ga. 400 was a popular note with attendees of the July 10 meeting. Adrouny said she uses MARTA at least once a month to travel to the airport. “I can’t think of a more relaxed way to get to the airport,” she said. According to MARTA officials, she is not alone. A Kennesaw State University study called 1,000 residents and employees in the area. It found that the vast majority of people want some form of increased public transportation. Eighty percent of residents asked for some form of transportation, with 40 percent asking for heavy rail. Employees were more supportive of rail. In the survey, 68 percent of employees said they wanted heavy rail. “It’s going to be part of the future,” said Al Nash, executive director of Progress Partners North Fulton Atlanta, the economic development arm of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. “We have to look at some form of transit to remain competitive. We are a big importer of labor here [in North Fulton]. We need the infrastructure to get people to live and do busi-
It’s not just a matter of putting a rail line down the corridor. It’s making it complement the area of operation. That rail has to be supported.” JANIDE SIDIFALL MARTA planning representative
ness here.” Some residents were not so convinced. Tom Miller, who lives in the Windward neighborhood, said he and all of North Fulton have been paying the MARTA penny tax for years now, yet there are only four bus routes north of the river. “It hasn’t changed [in years],” he said. “Milton and Johns Creek have nothing.” Alpharetta City Councilman Jim Gilvin was cautiously optimistic about MARTA’s plans. “I’m not sure why there is such a heavy push for something that is not affordable or practical,” he said, referring to proposed rail improvements. Gilvin said he was more in favor of the bus system, but he criticized MARTA putting four stations in Alpharetta, yet overlooking the upcoming Avalon and Gwinnett Tech College developments on Old Milton Parkway. “That’s the No. 1 place,” he said. “It makes no sense to do it and not have it there.” Brandon Beach, president of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, also pointed to the penny sales tax for MARTA. “We have been paying that for years and have no service. It’s time to get our investment back. There are more than 900 technology companies alone in this corridor,” said Beach. “Those young workers have
MARTA seeks to expand transit service from North Springs north along Ga. 400 to Windward Parkway.
How would much will new public transportation cost and how long will it take to build?
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Light rail $1.8 billion and...
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grown up where they take transit or ride bikes. They of-
ten don’t own automobiles. We need those options available.”
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When you see more massage parlors on Medlock Bridge Parkway than you do restaurants and gas stations combined, you know you have a problem.”
Continued from Page 1 specifically to craft an ordinance that went to the root of these illicit shops. Using undercover officers to nab the women for prostitution did little to stop the businesses from reopening, often as soon as the next day. Berghold said this new ordinance will target the establishments themselves. The approach will be to require the establishment to have licensed therapists, for instance. That is good as far as it goes, but there are more problems. “For instance, the state Legislature allows nine exemptions. The operators use these exemptions as loopholes,” Berghold said. The illicit establishments purport to be offering those exempted services. What the new ordinance does is require those businesses to register with the city. The operators will be responsible for licensing all of their workers with photo identification. If code enforcement cannot match up the masseuse with her photo, that’s a violation without resorting to undercover. They can also require the management to produce the license. If they can’t, they can be shut down. If they are masquerading as an establishment in the license-exempted therapies, then the responsibility for the conduct of the masseuse makes the establishment liable because they are licensed by the city, and can be shut down that way. These are administrative revocations rather than criminal, which makes it
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Mayor Mike Bodker, seated, signs into law the new tougher massage parlor ordinance. Looking on are from left, Councilman Brad Raffensperger, City Attorney Richard Carothers, Councilwoman Kelly Stewart, Councilman Lenny Zaprowski, citizen committeeman Larry Hanlon, committeeman Ty Gregory, Cindy Farrar of the American Massage Association, Ga. Chapter, and licensed massage therapist Judy LeFave. harder for the owners to get back in operation. The establishment is closed, rather than the prostitute arrested. The women offering the services are often pawns in the sex trade industry who are forced into the work and have no way to leave. “We have to do something to deal with the illegitimate businesses operating in the city. When you see more massage parlors on Medlock Bridge Parkway than you do restaurants and gas stations combined, you know you have a problem,” Councilwoman Kelly Stewart said. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski
wanted to know how this affected the legitimate massage providers in the city. Mayor Mike Bodker said the city is ready to listen to valid complaints and suggestions from the massage community. He said the purpose of the ordinance is to make things uncomfortable for the illegitimate trade. “I’m glad that this will start ridding us of these businesses. My only concern was that we not harm the legitimate people out there,” said Zaprowski. “I think we have the commitment to get it right and tweak the ordinance if it becomes necessary.”
Bodker said it was a great step forward in meeting the requests from residents to do something. “I feel great about getting the ordinance passed. It was more than a year in the making. It may seem rushed to others because it was unveiled and passed so quickly,” Bodker said. The mayor said it was done that way for strategic purposes. The council did not want to warn “the enemy” of the tactics that will now be used on them. “This really has been a war. The war has been to help legitimize those businesses operating legally while eradicating those businesses operating illegally. We needed better tools to do that. With this new ordinance, we are well down that path,” Bodker said. The mayor said he was confident the city will be able to root out these illegal operations and rid the city of them permanently. “It won’t be overnight, but with this new ordinance, it will happen,” he said.
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Fragoso, Gray battle for Post 4 Council seat By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Eric Fragoso and Bob Gray are the two candidates left standing after the May special election for City Council Post 4. Now, it is down to the wire for the July 22 runoff election to see who will finally claim that seat. In the July debate sponsored by the Johns Creek Community Association, they squared off for a final debate on the issues with former JCCA Chairman Cleve Gaddis pitching the questions. Fragoso said he was campaigning for Post 4 because it was a way he could continue to serve the city. “Everyone has a calling. My reason behind it is to support good government and to do what’s right for Johns Creek. I’ve worked with the CDC and its $125 million budget. I was able to cut it and reorganize [staff] more efficiently,” Fragoso said. “I know what it takes to run a budget well and draft good policy.” Gray said he got into the race to bring his business acumen to bear to serve the city. In business, he has worked with chief executive officers,
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helping them with visioning for strategic plans. “I have worked with churches and schools. In 2006, Johns Creek was overtaxed and under-represented. I participated in the visioning process of Johns Creek,” Gray said. Gaddis said there has been much discussion about a city center where the community could gather, be a magnet for new business and new development. He asked what their vision for a city center was. Fragoso said a city center was essential for Johns Creek to compete with other cities in the region. It would give the city an identity. It would also serve as a place for residents to come together, take walks and interact as a community. “It would help define who we are and become a destina-
tion,” Fragoso said. “It would connect Shakerag to Newtown. But it is important that it not be paid for by taxpayers alone.” Gray said a city center will need a lot of planning first. There must be a clear understanding of why the city needs a unique identity. Then develop a plan. “It does not need to be one place. It could unite people in several places,” Gray said. “But it would defeat the idea if all we do is talk. Then we would never achieve it.” Asked what he thought was the most pressing issue before the city, Fragoso said it was in one word – traffic. “I hate sitting in traffic,” he said. “It is something that we need and can plan for. But we need to look at partnerships with our neighbors.” Johns Creek was not the sole cause of these traffic problems, nor can it be the solution all by itself, Fragoso said. The region is growing, so the city must work with the rest of the region for solutions. For Gray, the answer was just as obvious and the same – traffic. The bad traffic is a result of the lack of management of growth. “We need to attack the
bottlenecks,” Gray said. “We need to look at Medlock Bridge Parkway, Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway for a start.” He suggested pooling federal funds for a regional solution, and that means cooperating with other jurisdictions. Gaddis asked what needs to be done about the issue of illicit massage parlors in the city. Gray said it is a significant issue – both as a moral one and as a public safety threat. “These are not mom-andpop operations. This is Korean and Chinese organized crime,” Gray said. The city needs to adapt to this threat and have strict law enforcement, he said. Fragoso said it is a crime and should be attacked from several directions – first with zoning. Strict enforcement of zoning ordinances should be used to control what happens in these places, he said. “If people are engaging in illegal activity, we can use undercover cops to discourage these activities. We need to hold people accountable,” Fragoso said. “We should also reach out to these girls who are often being held against their will.” Gaddis asked what person-
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DEBATE POST 6:
Reinecke, Broadbent go head-to-head for Post 6 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Post 6 pits Nancy Reinecke and Steve Broadbent for one of the two remaining City Council seats in the July 22 runoff. Fielding questions from Cleve Gaddis in the final Johns Creek Community Association’s debate, the candidates took their last shots before the elections. Broadbent counts on experience. Reinecke counts on her conservative values, fiscal responsibility, transparency, limited government and a strong desire to abide by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Broadbent has served his country as a U.S. Navy commander and under President George Herbert Walker Bush as both vice president and president. He has also served the City Council as president of the Planning Commission. “I have problem-solving skills, budget skills and I know how to see legal pitfalls,” Broadbent said. Reinecke says she will depend on her conservative values of transparency in government, fiscal responsibility, limited government and
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unswerving adherence to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. “I will be strong, I will use common sense and no one will work harder than I on the City Council,” Reinecke said. Reinecke and Broadbent were asked if they support using federal dollars for roads and city infrastructure. There was not much light between their positions. Both agreed the city should accept federal money for city projects. “We should take federal money because it is our tax dollars returning to us. Those are our dollars coming to us,” Reinecke said. Broadbent answered in a similar vein. He said he would support using those dollars. “We all pay motor fuel tax. We can’t afford not to take them,” Broadbent said. “We pay taxes. We should get them back.”
Similarly, the candidates were asked where they stood on accepting funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development-administered Community Development Block Grant program, which are divided among the cities and counties on a pro-rata basis. Reinecke said this year the city accepted $270,000 from the CDBG program, of which $230,000 went to make Shakerag Park more handicappedaccessible. “I support helping our parks,” Reinecke said. “The other $30,000 went to [nonprofit] organizations that help the elderly, Meals on Wheels and the Drake House – which helps homeless mothers with young children. If it’s not there for them, then they are on the street.” She added that the city accepted more than $4 million in federal dollars last year, of which the CDBG money was just 1/16th of the total. “I don’t see the distinction,” she said. Broadbent said arguing over the relevance of CDBG money is “window dressing.” “We need to lobby Washington for serious tax reform,” he
said. “This is not just a Johns Creek issue.” The candidates were asked what strategies they would propose to narrow the balance of the current tax base, which stands at 81 percent residential and 19 percent commercial. Broadbent said most of Johns Creek’s problems could be cured by shifting the imbalance more to the commercial side. But private money should be used. The Johns Creek Advantage (a public-private partnership with the city for economic development) is important. “I served on the Fulton County Development Authority. Businesses are always looking for incentives. Fulton was able to find an additional line of credit for Alcon to keep them from moving out of Johns Creek,” Broadbent said. The taxes large businesses such as Alcon pay protect the city’s quality of life and fund parks and roads, he said. Reinecke said she wants to make sure businesses are not over-regulated or over-taxed. It is as important to retain the businesses that are already here as it is to attract new business. It is also important to re-
duce traffic congestion in the city, not just to make it easier for citizens to move about the city. It is critical to retain businesses and attract more. Businesses will not locate here if their employees can’t get to work at a reasonable time, said Reinecke. The candidates were asked if they would cut taxes if the opportunity presented itself. Reinecke noted the city had around $28 million in reserves. She said the city finance director says the city needs $12 million on hand for cash flow during the year because taxes do not come in all at once. “I don’t understand why we are borrowing $4 million to pave our roads when we have $28 million in the bank,” said Reinecke. Broadbent said he would be careful before spending down the surplus. The city would need to assess its needs carefully before doing anything like that. “We would need to be careful before designating funds as surplus. I don’t think $12 million is enough. I think we need to have more like $20 million on hand in case there is some emergency or calamity that hits the city,” he said.
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Global lauds North Fulton Hospital for prompt care Stricken on business trip with brain tumor By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As the nonadministrative chairman of Allnex Group, a global manufacturer of industrial resins and composite materials, Reinhard Gradl flies all over the world to conduct business for the company that has $1.5 billion in sales worldwide. A month ago, he traveled to Alpharetta for a June 17 board meeting at the Allnex American headquarters to conduct one of its regularly scheduled conferences, when he suddenly had to make a most unexpected detour. “I was in my hotel and when I got up that morning to prepare for an all-day meeting, I felt differently. I found I could not button my shirt,” Gradl said. “I came downstairs and my partners saw immediately something was wrong.” Instead of presiding over a business meeting, Gradl found himself in an ambulance and on his way to North Fulton Hospital. By the time he ar-
rived, he was experiencing paralysis on his left side. “My face felt wrong. I didn’t know what was happening to me,” Gradl said. “I didn’t know if it could be a stroke or what.” His surgeon Dr. Bart MacDonald and his oncologist Dr. Ronald Steis decided to do an MRI on Gradl. The diagnosis came back that he had a bleeding tumor in his brain. MacDonald and Steis concurred that surgery was necessary, and two days later, Gradl had the tumor removed. It proved to be cancerous, but fortunately it was a melanoma tumor and not cancer of the brain. That would have been far more serious, MacDonald said. “A first, he was not sure if he wanted to stay with us or not. He wanted to go to New York. But because of his acute situation, he really couldn’t,” said MacDonald. “He did really well. When he came in, he was totally paralyzed on the left side. I didn’t expect him to recover the function of his arm and his hand so quickly.” But after surgery, he recovered a great deal of function in just a few days. His hand and arm are doing well, he said. And the paralysis in his face is gone.
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This time, it pressed on the motor strip in the brain causing paralysis in his face, arm and leg on the left side. “I was frightened when I came in. I didn’t know what was happening to me, and I didn’t know anything about this hospital in Alpharetta [actually in Roswell city limits].
I thought about going to New York, but I couldn’t wait,” Gradl said. Gradl is Swiss and his company is based in Belgium, so to be suddenly stricken so far from home just made it a more frightening experience. He said his physical therapist had him playing soccer – with a much larger and softer ball. “They were experienced, helpful and friendly,” said Gradl, who became emotional more than once during the telling. “I really wanted to say they were just amazing. As a foreigner, to see the friendliness and their professionalism – they’re all heroes and superstars. And I am very grateful, especially to Dr. MacDonald.” MacDonald said they were glad to have been able to help Gradl, but the most spectacular part of the recovery has been their patient. “He has bounced back well, and so quickly,” MacDonald said. “I was surprised to see him recover so swiftly, but we do try to begin rehab as swiftly as we can. In Mr. Gradl’s case, he did well.” Gradl is not out of the woods yet. He is now receiving treatment at Sloane Kettering Institute in New York.
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Weapons: Continued from Page 1 While opponents of the law decried the idea that weapons could make their way onto school grounds, albeit through staff authorized and trained to use a weapon, Georgia is not at the forefront of the issue. Currently, 20 states allow guns on school campuses. While most have parameters as to when, where and who, four states have no restrictions for people who are legally permitted to carry a weapon. Currently, the Fulton School System policy restricts weapons on school grounds. According to one board member, that policy will likely not change even with the law. “Speaking for myself, it is unlikely we will make any modifications to current policies unless there is significant impetus to change the rules we have in place,” said Fulton Board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta. She welcomes a discussion of the issue by the board, noting it is the duty of the board
members to address the new law and its impact. The current law in Georgia is a bit ambiguous as it relates to who can carry guns on school campuses. Two versions of the law were passed, with some conflicting information contained, according to the state attorney general’s office. “There is a general prohibition against carrying weapons in a school safety zone, however a person who possesses a weapons carry license may have a weapon when picking up a student, and may have a weapon in a vehicle that is in transit or parked within a school safety zone,” said officials with the attorney general’s office. The Fulton School System is a charter school system, allowing flexibility to local schools to make some decisions based on what works best for that school. Reeves said she does not envision a school asking for flexibility to allow guns on campus for administrators, noting the safety decisions will likely be system policies that all schools must follow.
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Campus police have a strong presence in county schools 74 officers in high schools, middle schools; some elementary ATLANTA – Georgia House Bill 60, which eased restrictions on guns in schools across Georgia, was designed to help school systems that did not have or could not afford school resource officers (SROs) or off-duty police officers to provide security. In the Fulton County School System, a campus police force has been in place since 1989 and currently has 53 sworn officers who provide security at all high schools and middle schools, and some elementary schools. There is a security presence around the clock and on weekends to take calls for
service. In addition, Fulton Schools employs 21 campus security associates. These associates are trained security officers who help monitor activities on campus, patrol the campus and assist students, administrators, school resource officers and other staff members as needed. Campus security associates are assigned to the majority of the high schools and a few middle schools, according to a school system spokesperson. In North Fulton schools, there are 21 school resources officers assigned to the high schools and middle schools, along with four assigned to elementary schools. – Candy Waylock
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Ocee Park fall baseball registration underway Travel ball tryouts scheduled JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Ocee Park Athletic Association is now registering young players for its fall baseball leagues. Registration runs through July 31 for recreational leagues ages 4-16, and for its travel teams. Practices begin Aug. 18 with the first games scheduled
for Sept. 8. The season ends Oct. 25. Fees range from $120 to $145 for Johns Creek residents and $180 to $217.50 for nonresidents. Ocee’s fall season, which is more instructional than competitive, is a great time to hone skills for the spring season. For more information about the leagues offered at Ocee Park, visit the Ocee Park
Athletic Association website at www.oceepark.com. Try-outs for Ocee Orioles travel baseball – age groups 9U, 10U, 12U, 13U and 14U – are now posted on the website as well. Contact the coach listed to register for try-outs. The athletic association runs sports programs at Ocee Park, owned by the city of Johns Creek. Ocee Park is at 10900 Buice Road.
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Fall baseball registration for Ocee Park: Registration for baseball at Ocee Park is still open, but closes July 31. Go to http://www.oceepark.com/ to learn about the programs and to register for baseball for boys and girls ages 4-16. Ocee Park travel baseball tryouts: Tryouts for travel baseball at Ocee Park for Johns Creek residents have been scheduled. Please contact the coaches below to register. 9U Head coach: Doug Kenney General manager/assistant coach: Jeno Marvel Tryout date: Sunday, July 20 Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Where: Ocee Park Field 1 Contact: jenom@comcast. net 10U Head coach: Keenan Temple Tryout date: Sunday, July 27
Time: 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Park Field 1 Contact: ktemple52@comcast.net 12U Head coach: John Cato Tryout date: Saturday, July 19 Time: 1 p.m. Where: Ocee Park Field 2 Contact: oceetravelbaseball@gmail.com 13U Head coach: Jeff Small Tryout date: Saturday, July 26 Time: 11 a.m. Where: Ocee Park Field 3 Contact: jsmall@sepapergroup.com 14U Head coach: Wayne Henderson Tryout date: Sunday, July 27 Time: 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Park Field 3 Contact: wwhenderson@ comcast.net
Chamber offers weekly networking Wednesdays JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce offers weekly networking sessions every Wednesday through Aug. 6 at the Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road across from Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Each session is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Network with Johns Creek business professionals to build lasting personal and business relationships. Participate in a 30-second elevator speech opportunity to share your business and learn about others. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Cost for members is $5 weekly or a $20 monthly networking special. For non-members, the cost is $10 weekly.
Vincent Murphy selected for FBU Top Gun program SUWANEE, Ga. — Vincent Murphy of Suwanee, a rising eighth-grader at Riverwatch Middle School, has been invited and will be competing at the nation’s top prep football all-star camp, Football University’s (FBU) Top Gun, at Dublin Jerome High School in Dublin, Ohio, from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19. Murphy is a defensive lineman at the FBU 2014 camp. He will join more than 800 of the nation’s other top athletes at their respective positions and will train with current and former NFL players and coaches. Murphy was also selected for the Future Stars all-star
Vincent Murphy team in May. — Shannon Weaver
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Overture at Encore townhomes start construction 10-year-old development begins By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Ten years ago, a large lot of land on Westside Parkway was approved for development. Now, earth-moving has finally begun. At the corner of Westside Parkway and Encore Parkway is an 11.59-acre lot owned by John Wieland Homes. Called “Overture at Encore,” it will feature 76 townhomes, for a density of 6.50 units per acre. The builders have begun clearing the trees in anticipation to begin building. “It was approved with Cousins Westside [master plan] several years ago,” said Kathi Cook, deputy director of community development for Alpharetta. The master plan and everything on it were approved by the City Council Oct. 27, 2003, when the 219-acre tract of land was approved. This land would go on to include much of the current townhomes and development in that area on the west side of Ga. 400. “That lot was approved for for-sale residences, which includes townhomes,” Cook said. Sometimes, when a development is approved, there is a timetable associated with it – a “reversion clause” – that requires the development to at least begin within a certain amount of time. While Cook said this clause is common,
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Approved more than 10 years ago, construction has begun on the Overture at Encore townhome development. It will be more than 70 homes on 11.59 acres of land at the corner of Westside and Encore parkways. one was not included on the Cousins property. Also, such a clause would not apply.
“There has been activity on the Master Plan since 2003,” Cook said, adding that Overture at Encore is similar to
what is already built in the area. “It will fit in with what is already built there,” she said.
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and mobility issues. When the NFCID came together, it had two major issues to solve. First, it had to amass the resources to take on ARMSTRONG projects. Next, the NFCID had to choose projects that met the The Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp now features a dedicated left-turn lane. The North Fulton CID goals of the NFCID members. got a $500,000 grant from GDOT to design and build it. That greatly reduced the bottleneck that “One of the first was to get queued up at the top of the ramp. Westside Parkway completed, improved and expanded from Mansell Road to Windward,” ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Community Improvement Armstrong said. Districts are not new, it was a new idea in North Fulton It can be difficult around 2001, when work began to delineate the North when two or more cities Fulton CID borders. It takes a bit of a sales job to get are working on a joint business people to agree to a voluntary tax (all residential project, Armstrong property is exempted). said. It is hard for them But the NFCID genesis can be traced to the mid-1990s to balance the burdens just after North Point Parkway was completed – it was 95 and the benefits of the percent developer-built – and North Fulton’s economic project equally. growth was skyrocketing. “But when you have Large commercial landowners on the west side of Ga. 400 a credible third party looked at the commercial corridor North Point had become, that has money, it can and saw the same thing was possible on the west side of step in and be the glue 400. to hold the project So the plans were proposed to Alpharetta City Council together – or to give it a that a Westside Parkway be built. To jumpstart the project, shot in the arm. That’s they proposed a joint venture with Alpharetta to fund a what the CID can $400,000 engineering study with rights of way donated – do. We can keep the the city put up $100,000 – and get the plan placed on the momentum going and Georgia Department of Transportation projects list. The photo at top shows what a bottle helped build the coopGDOT has a fondness for project partners “who have skin eration to get a project neck the 2-lane bridge over Foe Killer in the game.” Having the engineering and environmental Creek caused on Westside Parkway. done,” Armstrong said. studies in hand and rights of way acquired, the project The main logjam to Below is traffic over the new bridge. was handed to GDOT. Then-GDOT Commissioner Wayne Westside Parkway early Shackelford began the project on the south end first, linking on was replacing the North Fulton Chamber of major collector arteries Mansell and Haynes Bridge roads. bridge over Foe Killer Creek at Commerce President Brandon This showed local governments how CIDs partnering with the border of Alpharetta and Beach also serves as the CID local cities can expedite projects of great economic benefit. Roswell. executive director. He has seen By the time the final link of Westside was completed in That represented a $1.6 the NFCID in action from “Day 2012, it was a mirror of North Point Parkway reaching from million NFCID investment for One.” Windward Parkway south to Mansell Road. By then, the acquisition of right away and “This organization has North Fulton CID had been up and running and played a role engineering costs. That was been instrumental in some in that finish as well. a project begun in 2004 and key infrastructure products in —Hatcher Hurd completed in 2009. the North Fulton community. Farther north on Westside When you look at Westside Parkway, Avalon donated the Parkway, the extra turning Fulton, you’re in a special environmental studies, so if final piece of right of way to lane we’re going to do at Windplace. That was all CID funds, money does become available, complete the rest of the artery ward [at Ga. 400 northbound], no public money.” it’s a go,” he said. from Windward to Mansell. The the extra turning lane we’ve The NFCID is an organizaThe NFCID helps communiproject ran into tough geologialready done at Ga. 400 and tion that works with all three ties improve infrastructure and cal problems, and Alpharetta Mansell Road – you see tancities in its district, and has mobility, Beach said. did not have enough money gible transportation improvebeen a partnership that ben“Any time you can do that, budgeted to finish the work. ments,” Beach said. efits everybody, Beach said. you’re improving traffic flow, NFCID stepped up and provid“Many people don’t know “What we’re able to do is you are seeing to the needs of ed the $789,000 to finish it. that we have landscaped all identify a project that is impor- the business community. And “That is what we do. We can the Ga. 400 entrances in the tant to one of those cities. We that keeps businesses here come forward when we see an district,” he said. can do a lot of the prep work to in North Fulton as well as atopportunity fading and step “That sends the message get the project ready. We can tracts new ones,” Beach said. in,” Armstrong said. that when you arrive in North do the design, we can do the “So all of our district profits.”
NFCID roots go back to 1990s
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Do you have a collaborative environment and culture in your small business? Do you and your employees like to mutually explore options on challenges you are facing? Are you encouraging your team to make collaboration a priority for solving problems? Collaboration in your small business can be helpful to everyone, and it will help you achieve better business results. Collaboration is defined as working with another person or group to achieve a shared goal. Collaboration is encouraged in many small businesses; however, the soughtout synergies and results are rarely realized. A culture for collaboration needs to be developed, typically by having the small business owner lead the way by collaborating with their employees. Collaboration allows leadership and management to engage employees who are “closer to the action” when it comes to business processes, customer interactions or the daily routines they execute. Employees who are more familiar with the specific aspects of how things currently work can provide some great insight for improving the business. Collaboration can either be done formally or informally. While formal collaborative planning sessions are typically very productive, don’t discourage informal collaboration by your employees. Sometimes it takes a group to develop new ideas, and the shared rewards of improving the business go a long way to improving morale. If you don’t have a collaborative environment today, it’s pretty easy to start one. Just let your employees know that problem solving is a team sport and that no one should be trying to row the boat by themselves to improve your small business.
Comparing sales of residential detached homes year-over-year, it looks like despite being right in the middle of the selling season, sales are relatively flat compared to the previous year. Currently there are 378 homes that closed last month, compared to 388 in June of 2013. Because we are only a little over a week into July (at the time of writing this), all of the lags have not been reported – lags being those homes that closed on the last day of the month but
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pect in a recovering market. Still, those lags won’t have a large effect on the numbers in the following chart. We’re pretty flat across the board with the same percentage of homes selling quickly, the same number selling in six months or more, even the same number of luxury home sales. The only real difference is with the percentage of homes selling under $250,000 and a slightly smaller number in the sweet spot for North Fulton,
$300K-$600K, which is why the average sales price and median sales prices jumped 3.2 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively. What does it all mean? First, demand has softened some from last year. Second, sales prices are still rising, but at a slower rate than they have been earlier in the year. Last, and no surprise, homes in the lower price points make up a smaller percentage of sales because fewer are available due to higher asking prices.
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Offers breakfast & tasty pastries By ERICA O'NEAL erica@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth? The new Sugar Shack in the Back bakery opened on June 11 behind the Fickle Pickle Cafe in Roswell’s historic district. The bakery is in what was formerly Fickle Pickle’s special event space. The Sugar Shack offers, “breakfast pastries and coffee in the morning and then transitions into desserts and ice cream in the afternoon and evenings,” owner Andy Badgett said. Badgett attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, before moving From left, Sugar Shack in the Back and Fickle Pickle down to Roswell with his wife. The Fickle Pickle Cafe owner Andy Badgett poses with two employees, Cafe has been open since 2003, but Badgett has Hannah Johnson and Christine Tolbert. been running that particular spot since 2000 when he first opened a fine dining restaurant called Asher. “We have been able to see the street grow. Even though the restaurant is in the back, How about this? we know that the street itself is very pedestrian friendly. A staff that has mastered the art of We just thought it supported conversation—we listen, not just talk. the street very well,” Badgett A no-pressure shopping experience said. The bakery has unique in a place designed to make shopping recipes for breakfast biscuits stress-free. such as the Fried Green Tomato biscuit, Brie BET biscuit and the Ooey Gooey RBM of Alpharetta is where biscuit. Everything is baked you’ll find people who… fresh daily with pastries and cookies available first thing
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SmartStyle Hair Salon opens in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Since opening May 21, the staff and stylists of SmartStyle have welcomed more than 360 guests to their new location inside Walmart at 2395 Peachtree Parkway. “It feels great to be part of the community,” said Tina Salatino, SmartStyle district leader. “Every day, we have been doing cuts and colors, and have enjoyed getting to know and help our guests get the right haircut or brand new look.” Regular salon services include haircuts starting at $13.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids (10 and under), as well as color, perms and other services. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome and the salon accepts all major credit cards and cash. For additional information, visit SmartStyle.com.
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Mary Tolbert opens Med Spa ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Med Spa at the Gardens’ main focus is to educate clients on the causes and effects of everyday skin care issues, said owner Mary Tolbert. Also, she adds, to make the client feel comfortable and relaxed while helping achieve and maintain healthy beautiful skin. Med Spa at the Gardens, 970 North Point Drive in Alpharetta, offers services that include: facials, chemical peels, laser treatments and waxing. Med Spa at the Gardens also offers wellness services including herbal body wraps, reflexology
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Atlanta Allergy & Asthma honored by magazine ALPHARETTA, Ga. — John Zora, of the Alpharetta location of Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic, was named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2014 list of the Top Doctors. In the July issue, six additional Atlanta Allergy physicians joined Zora as top doctors: Stanley Fineman, Linda Guydon, Kathleen Sheerin and David Tanner. David Carlton and Kevin Schaffer were included in the online top doctor listing. Atlanta Allergy has had multiple physicians on the Top Doctor list since its inception. Atlanta Allergy in Alpharetta is located at 401 South Main St., Suite C-1.
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ALPHARETTA Ga. — Orangetheory Fitness, a group fitness company, is set to open its next Georgia location in Alpharetta in early August. Additional locations will open in Emory Point and Roswell by the end of the summer. “We are thrilled to bring Orangetheory Fitness to Alpharetta,” said Laura Salatino, a studio owner. “Our goal is to help the community achieve their fitness goals, and we’re confident that local residents will really embrace the concept and share in our results.” The Alpharetta location is targeting a grand opening event for early August. The event will include a deejay, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and prize giveaways. The opening will also have a six-week contest to lose the highest percentage of body weight for a cash prize. Orangetheory Fitness Alpharetta is located at 3450 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 210. Pre-opening membership discounts are available. For more information, call 770-686-5352 or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medical Fitness and Wellness Group opened July 7 in Johns Creek. The group offers medical-related exercise for those suffering from chronic conditions including Type 2 diabetes, anxiety/hypertension and low back pain. They also work with individuals with no conditions who are looking to improve their current level of health and fitness. Medical Fitness and Wellness Group is located at 10692 Medlock Bridge Road.
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CUMMING, Ga. — Edward Holliger of the Cumming office of Resurgens Orthopaedics, 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, was named to Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors list for the third consecutive year. Seven additional Resurgens Orthopaedics physicians were recognized in the July issue: Erroll Bailey, Robert Kelly, Kenneth Kress, Douglas Lundy, Milan Patel, Yvonne Satterwhite and Steven Wertheim. The listing is compiled annually by Castle Connolly Medical, a New York-based health care research company. Resurgens Co-President Dr. Douglas Lundy said the practice is honored to have so many of its physicians recognized as top doctors. “It’s extremely gratifying to be recognized by our medical peers as a practice that provides its patients with an exceptional level of care,” Lundy said.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – James F. Pope, chief executive officer of KeyWorth Bank, announced the promotion of T. Neil Stevens to president and chief operating officer of KeyWorth Bank and election to the Board of Directors. Stevens has been an executive officer and part of the management team since KeyWorth Bank was established in STEVENS 2007. He oversees the retail and commercial banking groups, mortgage and SBA lending and credit administration. KeyWorth operates offices in Johns Creek, Duluth, Alpharetta, Dunwoody and Marietta and has $385 million in total assets. The bank has received a top 5 star rating from Bauer Financial Company reflecting its sound financial strength and security.
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Journey Chiropractic hosting ‘Give Back America’ July 26 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Journey Family Chiropractic is hosting its first annual “Give Back America” Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chiropractic group is offering free chiropractic exams and adjustments. Although the event is free, any donations will benefit the Atlanta Birth Center Fundraiser. Journey Family Chiropractic is located at 320 Prospect Place in Alpharetta.
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SCLC STOP THE VIOLENCE FESTIVAL – FREE OPEN MIC
For the third year in a row, the SCLC Stop the Violence & Incarceration Campaign is hosting Love Fests around Metro Atlanta, empowering youth to reach out to fellow youth. July 19 at Woodruff Park in Atlanta from noon to 5 p.m. Woodruff Park, Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Please call 404-546-6744.
Brothers featuring Soul Sacrifice. The three part series will encompass live music complete with a show worthy performance for residents in and around Duluth to enjoy. The first concert will be held on July 19 on Duluth Town Green from 8-10 p.m. VIP Tables are on sale. This is a licensed zone event, so grab a drink, your friends and family and experience downtown Duluth. Duluth Town Green Knott St NW, Duluth. July 19 from 8 - 10 p.m. Please call 770-476-3434 or visit duluthga.net.
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Mama’s Blue Dress is an all-female country quartet featuring airtight harmonies and vocal chemistry, blazing twin fiddles and a hint of soul. Come out and listen to them perform on July 19 starting at 8:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $15. Kids 16 years old or younger can attend for free. 377 S Main Street, Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.
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Every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using bio facts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. The cost is included with general admission and free for CNC members. Saturday, July 19. 1 p.m. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
SUMMER STAGE KICKOFF IN DULUTH The city of Duluth will kick off their Summer Stage Concert with the Bicho
PADDLE AND PICNIC AT RIVERSIDE PARK
Bring your kids and paddle upstream with us to Roswell’s Riverside Park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic along the river. Ages 6 – Adult; $40 General Public/$30 CNC Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
DEDICATION OF THE CHEROKEE MEMORIAL
The Roswell Historical Society will dedicate a Memorial to honor the Cherokee Nation on, July 19, at the Riverside Park stage area from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a formal opening of the Memorial, exhibits and demonstrations. Riverside Park, Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
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A gigantic, church-wide garage sale at Roswell United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, July 24 (a $10 donation gets you into the Early Bird Sale, 4-7 p.m.); Friday, July 25, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The public is also invited to a furniture pre-sale event on Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. – noon at 1255A Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell. Thousands of items will be available at the garage sale. It will be held indoors in the church’s fellowship hall area. Items will include furniture, clothing, art and more. Credit cards (add $2 fee) and cash accepted. 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell’s historic district. Please visit rumc.com/ garagesale.
On July 18 - 20 the Forsyth/ Lake Lanier Office will be working with Black Horse Productions to put on the 13th Annual Ticket to Ride Benefit Horse Show. The event features Double-Point and Money Prize Classics. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. Please call 678-2976120. Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children 12 and under. Tickets are online at act1theater.com, or call 770-6638989.
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Alliance Française d’Atlanta (AFA) will host its annual Bastille Day 2014 Celebration Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event commemorates France’s national holiday, which is officially celebrated by Francophiles around the world every July 14. This year will mark the 225th anniversary of the Fête de la Fédération and the 224th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, both of which reconciled France as a stable, unified country. Panoramic floor of the Atlanta law offices of Nelson Mullins, located at 201 17th Street, NW in Atlantic Station. Please call 404-875-12227.
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ACT1 Theater presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the vibrant, enduring, and multiaward winning Tim Rice/ Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The Biblical saga of Joseph, his dreams, his scheming brothers, and his coat of many colors come to life on stage Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m., July 18 until August 10. ACT1 Theater is located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian
The Visitor is a heart-warming, funny, magical story about two families who have let a tragedy tear them apart and whose children, as a result, have become unruly. It takes the wisdom and magic of a special visitor to bring them back together as they realize the value of love and friendship over possessions. Come experience the wonder of The Visitor with us! This is the inaugural production of our Young Writers Series, a new program designed for playwrights, ages 7-15, allowing them to experience a “pageto-stage” working of their original or adapted script. Kaylie Larson, who wrote and is directing The Visitor, is being assisted by her mother Pip. Together they are both learning the art of making theater together. July 18 through July 19. Showtimes vary. All seats $12. Purchase tickets at performingartsnorth.org
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Northbound lane of Medlock Bridge at Parsons closed intermittently JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close a section of a northbound lane on Medlock Bridge Road at Parsons Road in Johns Creek for much of the next three weeks. The inside lane of northbound Medlock Bridge Road will be closed during non-rush hour periods while contractors add 220 feet of the left turn lane from Medlock Bridge Road onto Parsons Road. Part of the left turn lane will
remain open. Motorists should expect that portion of the inside northbound lane to be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and during weekends. Drivers should anticipate possible delays, and consider alternative routes. The project will create room for more vehicles and reduce overflow into the inside northbound lane, which causes congestion.
RUMC’s upscale garage sale July 25-26 By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) will hold its sixth annual upscale garage sale. The sale will include items such as furniture, sporting goods and clothing. Upscale means that the items will be in good condition, said Ann Gordon of RUMC. “We are trying to be more conscious of having nice things,” Gordon said. The sale will be held on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 in the RUMC fellowship hall. An early bird sale will be
held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24 for a $10 donation. The proceeds will benefit RUMC’s missions and job networking program. The church has received national attention for their job networking program, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News with Diane Sawyer and Clark Howard’s “Primetime Show.” The program includes workshops, mini job fairs and guest speakers. “It is huge and it’s just a big ministry,” said Gordon. Volunteers are needed to work Monday, July 21 through Saturday, July 26 at various times. Volunteers are eligible to
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Johns Creek offers bocce ball for special needs residents Dates: July 12 through Nov. 8 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division is hosting bocce ball activities for Johns Creek residents with disabilities and their families two Saturday mornings a month from July 12 through Nov. 8 at Newtown Park. “Bocce ball is easy to play and it’s not physically demanding,” said Kirk Franz, Johns Creek recreation manager. “The real benefit is the camaraderie, the social aspects of being around other people and having fun together.” A cross between bowling and croquet, the object of bocce ball is to bowl balls at a white target ball. Rolling the
If you go What: Bocce ball for special needs residents and families When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. on July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 Where: Courts at Park Place Senior Activity Center, Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road Cost: Free ball closest to the target earns points. There are numerous techniques that people with disabilities can use to bowl.
Bocce ball is a game the whole family can enjoy. Even the Gwinnett Braves mascot Chopper likes to watch. The city also has a low, easily aimed ramp with rails that a ball can be rolled down. The handicapped-accessible bocce ball courts are next to the Park Place Senior Activity Center, located at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road.
The hour-long, free activity starts at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome, although drop-offs are not allowed. To volunteer, contact Franz at 678-512-3261 or email him at Kirk.Franz@ JohnsCreekGA.gov.
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Mount Pisgah announces honors scholarships JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two Mount Pisgah Christian School students were awarded 2014 Honors Scholarships. Honored with the scholarships this year are Emma Elizabeth Tepper and Sarah ELIZABETH Jane Lynch. The Mount Pisgah Honors Scholarship Program rewards highly motivated students, providing them an opportunity to maximize their gifts and talents. These scholarships are renewable each year through graduation as long as the recipients continue to excel in academics and leadership. Emma Elizabeth Tepper, an incoming Mount Pisgah Christian School seventh-grader, was an honors student at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, where she served on student government, was a member of the robotics team, played basketball, ran track and cross country, played clarinet and was invited to participate in the People to People Ambassador Summer Program. She enjoys participating in theatrical and choral productions and volunteers for Open Hand Atlanta, the American Red Cross and Stop Hunger Now. She is also active in her church. Sarah Jane Lynch, a Pisgah rising
ninth-grader, has attended Mount Pisgah since preschool. Selected by the Pisgah faculty to receive the eighth grade Citizenship Award, Lynch is an “Honor Roll with Distinction” student and has earned LYNCH numerous awards for science, technology, Spanish, chorus and character. Lynch is a talented volleyball player whose A5 Volleyball Club team has qualified for and competed in the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships each of the last three years. Lynch plays the flute, is a member of the Mount Pisgah chorus and math team and is captain of the middle school volleyball team. She is also an active member of the Keeping Room Christian Counseling Services Passionate and Pure group for young women. “We were extremely impressed with the applicants for our first year of this scholarship program, and I would like to congratulate Emma and Sarah Jane,” said Tammy Mozingo, director of admission at Mount Pisgah. “These students demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, possess strong character and leadership qualities and respect and embrace the Christian mission of our school.”
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Fulton County Animal Services Pet of the Week: Conrad FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Conrad is a handsome 2-year-old cat with beautiful long fur, green eyes and a black nose. He is mild mannered, quiet and friendly. He gets along well with other cats and likes to sit on the lap of visitors in the cat colony room at the shelter. His adoption fee is also only $30 this month during the July “Celebrate Independence Day” special. This fee includes his vaccines, neuter and microchip. If you’d like to meet Conrad, please contact Kerry at 404613-9157 or email her at kmoyershorton@fultonanimalservices.com. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, please visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, 30318 or go to www.fultonanimalservices.com/adopt.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elementary School PTA held their annual school carnival “Barnival” at 9925 Barnwell Road. This year’s event, cochaired by Barnwell parents Jenny Hacker and Lisa Romano, was a spectacular display of the family spirit and fun at Barnwell. More than 1,500 people were in attendance at the event that boasted games, food, rides and local business vendors. Norman C. Sauce, principal at Barnwell Elementary, had made it his goal to open a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center at Barnwell to ensure that his students are afforded the experiences and learning
From left are Vickie Riccardo, Lisa Romano, Bridgette Marques, Norman Sauce, Jenny Hacker and Jennifer Hancock. opportunities in these critical education areas. The Barnwell PTA joined forces with Sauce in committing to lend their support to the STEM Center by pledging all Barnival funds to the cause. Barnwell parents jumped on board to support the event,
as $23,000 was raised and presented to the school in midMay. With a soft opening of the center a few weeks before the end of school, it will be up and running and be a part of the curriculum of all grade levels in the upcoming 2014-15 school year.
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Golf leaders address ‘Grow the Game’ Discuss future of golf at Atlanta Athletic Club JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two hundred representatives from various aspects of the golf industry turned out to participate in the “Grow the Game” luncheon hosted July 9 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The event featured presentations from four national golf leaders: Steve Mona, chief executive officer of the World Golf Foundation; Darrell Crall, chief operating officer of the PGA of America; Hunki Yun, director of strategic projects for the USGA; and Rhett Evans, chief operating officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. The quartet spent time sharing ways to increase participation in the sport and support the $68.8 billion golf industry, which is responsible for nearly 2 million jobs. Mona spoke about the collaborative efforts to grow the game. Over the last three years, participation in golf has increased among juniors, women and diverse populations. He said the game continues to be increasingly available, with
10,000 of the nation’s 15,500 courses open to the public and affordable. Players on public courses pay a median green fee of $26. Mona also pointed out golf’s strong charitable impact, too. More than $3.9 billion was raised for charity. That’s more than the amount raised by the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB combined. Crall talked about some of the programs created by the PGA of America that are designed to grow the game. They include “Get Golf Ready,” which offers inexpensive group lessons for beginners and reached 86,000 participants in 2013. The low-pressure PGA Junior League and the Drive, Chip and Putt competition, which concludes at the Masters, have sparked interest among young players. Yun discussed the USGA’s efforts to improve the pace of play. A study by the National Golf Foundation found that 91 percent of serious golfers were bothered by slow play. So the USGA created a “While We’re Young” campaign to raise awareness of the problem. The USGA is also working with courses on setup issues to improve the speed of play. Evans talked about sus-
Georgia State Golf Association Executive Director Martha Kirouac, left, and U.S. Amateur CoGeneral Chairman Glenn Cornell, middle, chat with Hunki Yun, director of strategic projects for the USGA, before the “Grow the Game” luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club. tainability and environmental issues, as well as the Environmental Institute for Golf that raises money for research grants, education programs and scholarships.
“I don’t think we’ve ever seen the degree of collaboration that we see in the industry today,” said Kevin Holleran, president of E-Z GO, the presenting sponsor of the event.
The growth and development of the game continues to be a theme at the Atlanta Athletic Club, which will host the U.S. Amateur Championship Aug. 9-17.
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Roswell to host Cherokee memorial, festival Marks Trail of Tears By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Historical Society is making sure to include the Cherokee Nation as part of the area’s history by creating a Cherokee memorial along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell to memorialize their Trail of Tears. The Cherokee memorial project will consist of eight boulders, each with bronze plaques that tell stories of Cherokee from the area. A dedication ceremony at the city’s Riverside Park will be July 19, followed by a Cherokee festival. “The town of Roswell didn’t really get started until right after the Trail of Tears,” said Cindi Crane, a Roswell author and chairman of the Cherokee Memorial Committee. “There’s a lot of history prior to the 1830s. So we wanted to include that in our history.” The project began when Crane researched her husband’s genealogy, which includes Cherokee ancestry. “When I learned more about what happened here, I was compelled to write a story,” Crane said. While writing “Roswell Redemption,” a historical novel about the Georgia Land Lottery and the Trail of Tears, Crane wanted to do something more. She approached the mayor and City Council about honoring the Cherokee who had lived in this area of north
If you go What: Cherokee Memorial Dedication Ceremony and Festival When: July 19 Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Drive in Roswell Cost: Free More Info: http://www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org/cherokeememorial.html Georgia and the lives lost on the Trail of Tears. “I got a lot of head-nodding; everybody thought it was a great idea. But until I got the actual approval, I couldn’t make it happen,” Crane said. “The City Council and mayor have been very supportive.” The Roswell Historical Society was also a main contributor. “The Roswell Historical Society has been my champion organization to help make sure this happens,” Crane said. Crane and the Historical Society set a goal to raise $15,000 in March. With combined fundraising efforts, including an event at the home of U.S. Rep. Tom Price, the project raised more than $18,000. Crane said that any excess funds after the festival will go toward a scholarship for the Cherokee. Speakers at the festival include Cherokee dignitaries, Crane, the Roswell Historical Society, Mayor Jere
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From left, Roswell Historical Society President Johanna Harned, monument installer Steve McMichen and Cherokee Memorial Committee Chair Cindi Crane. The Cherokee memorial features plaques that tell the history of the Georgia Land Lotteries and the Trail of Tears. Wood and representatives from the Trail of Tears Association and Friends of New Echotah. Following the ceremony, a festival will feature Cherokee dancing, music, reenactments and animals from the
Chattahoochee Nature Center. A group from Cherokee, North Carolina, will perform a warrior dance. Cherokee Rose and Silena Jumper, a mother-daughter team, will perform Cherokee songs with vocals and guitar.
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When boys of summer reigned I look at my grandsons this summer and cannot help but feel sorry for them. They are cramming all they can into summer vacation – this includes a trip to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame with a stopover in the Big Apple. Yet I still feel a pang for them, for no matter how hard the try to cram a summer full of experiences, it is still a truncated summer break. It pales before any summer of my childhood. It’s simple mathematics. In my day, we got out of school June 1, and returned the Monday after Labor Day. My grandsons get back in the harness in early August. They don’t get a summer vacation, they get a parole. If a kid plays baseball, that about covers it. When I was young and Eisenhower was president, we had a summer you could sink your teeth into. When I got out in June, it was an endless stretch of days before the school days opened again. There was no rush to do anything. There was time to take a week for Y-camp. A city kid like me actually got into a canoe, slept out around a campfire and swam in a lake. I brought home a welter of “gifts,” which were the fruits of “arts and crafts” period. These included a paint-by-number Indian chief, a lanyard – I had no idea what one did with a lanyard – and a clay ashtray that I handpainted for my parents.
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And that was just the first week of June. There was time for a baseball season – they didn’t have travel ball teams then – and then you got on to the heart of vacation: the annual family trip. We often went to a cabin in the mountains, perhaps with another couple and their kids. So playmates were built in. There was this thing called souvenirs, which were like birthday presents, only you could get up to one a day. It might be a rubber tomahawk with feathers on it, a whistle (which usually “disappeared” by the end of that day) or a picture book designed to keep me quiet for an hour or so. Then it was time to visit the grandparents, which began with an adventurous two-day drive to Georgia. There we had numerous cousins to entertain us and daily pilgrimages to the city pool. We didn’t have a farmers market to go to in my grandparents’ small town. But a 10-minute drive outside of town, you had farms. For fresh eggs and vegetables, we would
When I was young and Eisenhower was president, we had a summer you could sink your teeth into. When I got out in June, it was an endless stretch of days before the school days opened again. There was no rush to do anything. just drive up to a farmhouse and see what they had. This meant I got to run around the place checking out the animals and talking with the farm kids. I had an aunt and uncle who liked to take motor trips and took me on a couple of them. My uncle was a history buff, so that meant hitting Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields, which was “neato” (that’s “way cool”) in my book. We would also stop to look at the natural wonders and on one memorable trip got as far as Niagara Falls. Now I understand the educational reasoning behind the shortened summer vacation. We need to keep the little ones from suffering a brain drain over the long break. They might get a little rusty and not do quite so well for the standardized tests that rule our children’s lives these days.
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And we have to be sure to get fall semester over by winter break, so that their grades don’t fall off by taking 10 days off before finals. I say bunk. Looking back, I got a lot of my education during those long, hot summers
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON-CALL SERVICES RFP #15-102 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for the PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON-CALL SERVICES Contract. The project includes, but is not limited to, preparation of site layout, the installation of Painted Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe, Raised Pavement Markers, Pavement Arrows, removal of existing Pavement Markings, removal of temporary marking tape, and OnCall maintenance services. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2001 edition. Only proposals from contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be evaluated by the City. Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter to be submitted with the proposal. The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, July 3, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Ellard Farmers Market opens in Alpharetta Blotter: Fulton County Extension Office market offers fresh produce, family fun ROSWELL, Ga. – The Ellard Farmers Market will be open Aug. 2 and 23 and Sept. 13 to serve residents in the Alpharetta-Roswell-Johns Creek community. The farmers market is operated by Fulton County Cooperative Extension. The market is at the Ellard
Village Shopping Center at 8400 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta at the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Barnwell roads behind Starbucks and CVS. The market is open rain or shine. The farmers market will feature local fresh fruits and vegetables, educational
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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBER 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following Land Use Petition proposals located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearings as stated above. LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER: LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
RZ-14-012 Children’s Learning Adventure Childcare Centers 6600 Block of McGinnis Ferry Road (6650) 11700 Block of Johns Creek Parkway C – 1 (Community Business District) Conditional C – 1 (Community Business District) Conditional Childcare, preschool and after school facility at 33,237 square feet
Continued from Page 2 rested. Police were called to the Citgo gas station on North Main Street about 1:20 a.m. after an alarm went off. On the way, police passed a man walking away from the store without a shirt or shoes, only wearing shorts. He was stopped as police investigated. Looking at the business, police saw a paving stone was thrown through the front window. Several cases of Budweiser beer apparently were taken and left just outside the business. While police were securing the scene, the man, identified as Casper Allen Penrod, 24, of Manning Drive, Alpharetta, tried to flee the police. He was quickly caught. A review of store security footage showed a man fitting Penrod’s description – no shoes and wearing a shirt over his head – break into the store. Penrod was arrested for burglary, criminal damage to
Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday August 25, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-14-06/CLUP-14-05/V-14-07 Cogburn Road Tract Consideration of a rezoning request from AG to R-8D in order to develop single family for-sale homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density” Residential to “Medium Density” Residential is also requested. The property includes 12855, 12865, 12885 and 12895 Cogburn Road and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1111, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-14-04 Cousins Westside/Pod J&K/Creekside/Encore Consideration of a Master Plan amendment in order to replace “for-rent” residential with “for-sale” residential without retail or office on the first floor. The properties are located at the southwest and southeast corners of Encore Parkway and Westside Parkway. Pod J is 6.6 acres in size and Pod K is 3.3 acres and legally described as being located in Land Lot 653, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-14-06 Unified Development Code – Flood Plain Ordinance Consideration of changes to the Flood Plain Ordinance in order to comply with State regulations. 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 South Main Street.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBER 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR THE JULY 28, 2014, AT 7:00 PM CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION WITHIN THE RIVER CORRIDOR. A COPY OF THE REPORT FROM THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. CASE NUMBER: PETITIONER: LOCATION:
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Performing Arts North introduces Young Writers Series Kaylie Larson, 12, writes and directs ‘The Visitor’ By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On July 5, her 12th birthday, Kaylie Larson introduced her first play to the stage at the Dancing Goat Theatre. Performing Arts North’s Young Writers Series invites playwrights ages 10 to 15 to write and direct a script. The series opened with “The Visitor,” written and directed by Larson, assisted by her mother Pip Larson. “It’s been stressful, but it’s been fun. The cast is perfect,” Kaylie said. The plot, inspired by Nanny McPhee and Mary Poppins, follows two divided families and a magical visitor who teaches them the importance of friendship and love. Kaylie said the magic is one
of her main priorities for the show. “I want the magic scenes and the set to be, ‘wow,’” she said. “I don’t want them to say ‘oh, she did this,’ where they could figure it out. I really want it to be, ‘how did she do that?’” Her mother said that having a child director brings a different perspective to the show. “Kaylie does some neat things that might be a little risky,” said Larson. “Let’s take a risk so the audience is like, ‘wow.’ She tried some things that not everybody is willing to do.” The rising seventh-grader, who turned 12 the opening day of the show, has been a part of almost every aspect of stage production. Kaylie joined Dancing
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What: “The Visitor” Where: Dancing Goat Theatre at 10700 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta When: July 18, 7 p.m. (family fun night); July 19, 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $12 Info: www.performingartsnorth.org Goat in 2012, performing in “A Thousand Cranes,” and has performed in six other shows there. “James and the Giant Peach” and “Pinocchio 3.5” are among her favorites. She also acted in several plays at Daves Creek Elementary School, and has worked with stage managing and sound technology. Kaylie said directing has made her a better actress.
Kaylie Larson goes through the script with her cast, friends from Performing Arts North. “I love it because I’ve been in both shoes,” she said. “Sometimes I don’t do my best in auditions. I have to try my best on every single one. Also, I’ll never talk backstage again.” An artist, Kaylie designed the set and program materi-
als for “The Visitor.” She also drew the logo for the Herd, the children’s acting club at Dancing Goat. Someday, Kaylie hopes become a professional artist or work in animal rescue. For more information, visit www.performingartsnorth.org.
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The cast of ACT1 Theater’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ opens at ACT1 Theater ALPHARETTA, Ga. — ACT1 Theater presents the classic children’s musical that adults adore, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Director Melody Cookson finds “Joseph” a challenging undertaking, but well worth the effort. “This well-loved production has us all bringing our best to the table,” Cookson said. “It has attracted extremely talented young people from all over the city, as well as locally. “They come from various backgrounds and ages, but have jelled into an expanded family of 22 rambunctious siblings, much like Jacob’s rowdy clan,” she said. ACT1 expansions for the project include new set designs, improved lighting and sound, extensive costumes and upgraded ticket systems. The title role of Joseph is played by Cookson’s son Bobby, a Milton High School graduate and Georgia Tech mechanical engineering major. A Metro Atlanta Theater Award (MAT Award) nominee, Bobby Cookson is also a Cirque du Soleil Cyr Wheel
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What: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Where: 180 Academy St. in Alpharetta When: July 18 to Aug. 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $18 adults, $15 children and seniors Info: www.act1theater.com and circus performer, placing fifth in the Cyr Wheel 2013 World Championship. This year, he placed first in the national championship. “Joseph” opens Friday, July 18, and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 10. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger and seniors age 60 and older. For information or tickets, call 770663-8989 or visit www.act1theater.com. -Shannon Weaver
Mackenzie Messick, left, plays Hermia, and Helena is played by Michelle Daly.
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Shakespeare’s most popular comedy appears – appropriately enough – this midsummer at the Dancing Goat Theater presented by Performing Arts North for the next two weekends. Evening performances at 8 p.m. are July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2 with one Sunday matinee 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a tale of mismatched lovers, fairies, magic and a play within a play just to add to the confusion and the merriment. And while “the course of true love never did run smooth,” all turns out riotously well in the end. Performing Arts North (PAN) is a nonprofit theater organization that offers classes, camps, workshops and performing opportunities in all aspects of drama and theater. Throughout the year, PAN produces Shakespearean productions offering high school and college students a chance to perform classical theater as well as new productions that offer
If you go What: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Where: Performing Arts North at the Dancing Goat Theater 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek When: July 25, 26 and Aug. 1, 2 at 8 p.m. Matinee July 27 at 3 p.m. Cost: $18 Info: www.performingartsnorth. org thoughtful, challenging theater for adults. Children also have the opportunity to perform in a series of children’s shows that encourages learning and exposure to other cultures through their favorite children’s stories. Group discounts are offered for all shows and educators, and Johns Creek city employees receive 50 percent off the ticket price.
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Troops burn mills, arrest workers Roswell celebrates 150 years after occupation By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Amid the shouting, screaming, crying and general confusion, 400 mill workers – mostly women and children – were taken by force from Roswell and transported to Indiana and Ohio to be charged with treason. Many were never heard from again. This all happened at the height of the Civil War, in 1864, and for the sesquicentennial – that’s 150 years – Roswell recreated the scene on the town square July 12 and 13. “By order of Gen. Sherman, you are hereby charged with treason,” said Union Maj. Michael Hitt as he read the order from Sherman to the mill workers. Men dressed in Union blue (derogatively called “blueberries” by the Confederate women) fixed bayonets and forcibly rounded up women and hauled them off to meet their fate. At the time, Atlanta was a major railway and supply hub for the state and the Confederacy. The capital was in Milledgeville. As many “Gone with the Wind” readers will remember, Atlanta burned. Roswell was a major manufacturing town for the Confederacy, producing cotton and cloth in its mills. At the cotton
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mill, they made shirts and wagon covers Both mills were prime targets for the Union armies burning their way through Georgia in Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea. Along with the arrest, Union troops were camped out on the grounds of Barrington Hall – just as they did during Roswell’s occupation 150 years ago. The re-enactors showed visitors a glimpse at the sol-
diering life in the 1860s, with everything from cooking to weaving and showing off the daily utensils of a soldier. After the arrest of the mill workers, the town square was turned over to an interpretive dance of the event, courtesy of Glo Atlanta and the Roswell Arts Renaissance. Acclaimed choreographer Lauri Stallings and a dozen dancers led their audience on a migration from the square to the covered bridge.
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SCA awards scholarship to Johns Creek student PHILADELPHIA — SCA, a leading global hygiene and forest products company, has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to James Campbell of Johns Creek. He will attend the University of Georgia. The scholarship is part of SCA’s annual scholarship program for children of employees. This year, 44 high school seniors and college students received a combined total of $62,000 in SCA scholarships for their full-time education at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university in 2014-15. Since creating its annual scholarship program seven years ago, the company has given more than $422,000 to high school seniors and college students. “Our employees make SCA what it is today,” said Don
Lewis, president of SCA Americas. “We are pleased to help their children pursue their careers by providing education scholarships. CAMPBELL These talented young adults have shown a deep commitment to their schools and communities that we are proud to support.” An independent organization, Scholarship America, reviewed all the applications and selected the winners, based on their academic achievements, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and an outside appraisal.
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DEATH NOTICES Donna L. Berthelsen, 61, of Johns Creek, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Leila Hawkins, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Jeanne J. Page, 84, of Marietta, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Bertha Mae Butler, 92, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Ann House, 86, of Duluth, passed away July 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Gloria June Peal, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Nell Hall Calhoun, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Michael Scot Howes, 56, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Linda Elaine Clark, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away July 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Barbara Jean Thomson Lundberg, of Suwanee, passed away July 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
James Tunney Ridings, 82, of Gainesville, passed away July 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Peter John Maloney, 55, of Woodstock, passed away June 19, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Daniel Rossman, 90, of Roswell, passed away June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Margarida Celeste Mendes, 82, of Roswell, passed away June 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Marvin F. Scobee, Jr., 80, of Clarkesville, passed away June 17, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Carolyn Munsey, 70, of Marietta, passed away June 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Thomas Bennett Scott, 79, of Duluth, passed away July 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Henry Eugene Cobb, 75, of Cumming, passed away July 1, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Yvonne Anne Crisp, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away June 28, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Pearl Martha Diener, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Earnest A. Dyche, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away June 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Donald Anthony Eckardt, 83, of Cumming, passed away July 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joyce Elaine Gaddis, 65, of Roswell, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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William Rausch, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Rita Hulda Mussell, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Pamela Austin Norton, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Emanuil D. Varshavskiy, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away June 24, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Jeffrey Scott Weiss, 46, of Sandy Springs, passed away June 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Director: Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center is responsible for the daily operation of the three start quality-rated and NECPAaccredited childcare facility in accordance with licensing requirements set by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning andthe Fulton County Health Department and is a ministry of Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and have three-five years experience in managing licensed childcare facility, ability to meet all state requirements for classroom teaching, have certifications in Child/Infant CPR and First Aid, hold Director Certification, meet physical requirements, have proficient computer skills with a wide variety of business-related software programs, posess excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to evaluate and solve problems, meet all state requirements for classroom teaching and support the Christians teachings of the Lutheran Church in their personal life-style and professional conduct. Must possess extensive knowledge of childcare management and early education including the Georgia Pre-K program as well as childcare management. Cover letter with your statement of faith, resume, and copy of your academic transcripts: oaboard@att.net, Attn: Hiring Manager
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