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Roswell occupied! Troops burn mills, arrest workers
ROSWELL, Ga. – Union troops descended on Roswell
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Snellville woman fended off an attacker after she tried to back out of a finance scam June 23. The victim told police she needed some money. She had seen a high school friend of hers posting on Facebook about a new job where the friend was making a lot of money. The victim inquired about the job. She was told she would handle foreign banking, where the company would use employees’ personal bank accounts to transfer money into and out of the country. The employee would be paid a transaction fee. Despite her misgivings about the legality of the scheme, the victim agreed to
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DUI crashes with kids in car MILTON, Ga. – A woman driving four young children July 3 was involved in a crash and charged with DUI. Police were called out to the intersection of Charlotte Road and Mayfield Road after reports of a vehicle that had
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In the crime section of April 23, 2014, Alpharetta Police misidentified Jermaine Griffin, 21, of Roswell as a suspect in a traffic stop which led to the arrest of another person. Police now say Mr. Griffin was not involved in any way in the police report of April 4. Police are still investigating how Mr. Griffin’s information came to be used. Appen Media Group regrets the error.
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-
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 to find it missing. He suspects his friend because “she has done it in the past.”
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.
DUI arrest follows near collision
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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.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A burglary at a local gas station July 7 ended with a local man arrested. 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 property and obstruction of
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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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Pricy watch missing MILTON, Ga. – A $2,000 watch went missing sometime between May 30 and June 15 from a Hampton Bluff Drive home. The victim told police July 3 that the family went on vacation. When they returned, they noticed the watch missing.
The watch is described as a Tag Hauer ladies’ wrist watch, silver-colored with diamond chips instead of numbers with a white bezel and stainless steel link clasp. It is valued at $2,000. It was taken from a bottom drawer in a dresser in the upstairs bedroom. While the family was getting ready for their vacation, people showed up to install a glass door in a bathroom, next to the bedroom with the
watch. While the family was on vacation, a friend was house sitting and had several people over at different times.
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Application to Metro Atlanta U.A.S.I. Citizen Corps grant.
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Approval of a cooperative agreement in the 2015-2017 Community Development Block Grant.
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Purchase of 137 public safety radios.
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VOTE KEY: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent the total amount of radios used by 90 percent, George said, once the new system is installed. The Public Safety Department currently uses 429 radios in both police and fire brigades.
Federal Communications Commission regulations required the county as well as the northern cities to upgrade their radio net by 2017. For years, the county delayed to the point where Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton
Toddler dies at daycare Caretaker cited 6 months prior By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 3-yearold 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
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In anticipation of most of the North Fulton cities switching over to their own radio system separate from the county next year, Alpharetta City Council approved buying 137 new handheld radios for public safety employees. These new radios replace the aging and soon-to-be outdated radios in current use. These radios, due to aging technology, cannot reach everywhere in the county and have frequent problems. In addition, emergency crews need both a handheld device as well as a vehiclemounted radio for times when they lose signal. The new radios and radio system should solve this. “It is our desire to be able to get by with portable [devices] only once the radio system is up,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary George. This would potentially cut
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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 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. 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
chose to go it alone, making their own radio network. Johns Creek decided to go with the county. In total, the 137 radios will cost the city about $550,000. The request was unanimously approved.
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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, earthmoving 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 every-
thing 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, 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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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.
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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 no-brainer. “If we are an international city, we need a better means of transit,” said Salpi Adrouny, of Johns Creek. She was placing sticky notes
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City seeks vendors for Crabapple Fest MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton and Crabapple Community Association (CCA) are teaming up once again to bring Milton the biggest fall festival it has ever seen, Crabapple Fest, and limited sponsorship opportunities are now available for local businesses. The Crabapple Fest sponsorship/vendor packet includes everything potential sponsors and vendors need. There are four levels of sponsorship: Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500) Silver ($1,000) and Bronze ($500). Each features its own perks, including company logo placement on all event banners, advertisements and staff T-shirts, prime booth space and links to the sponsor’s organization from the city of Milton’s website. Specific inclusion and logo placement are based on sponsorship level. To assure names and logos are included in
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New homeschool opens September 2 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Rising High Homeschool Academy (RH) is a new homeschool in the Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell area founded by a recently retired teacher. The school’s opening date is Sept. 2. Students will have assigned independent work to complete at home. RH will mainly focus on language arts and math, and students will receive report cards four times a year showing progress in those areas of study. Founder and Director Sondra Anderson also consults with parents who are homeschooling their children. Rising High Homeschool Academy differs from the traditional public school in that instructional time will be maximized and students can complete assignments as their
personal schedule permits. The monthly tuition fee is comparable to other homeschools in the area. At RH, students will receive personal attention and have easy access to instructors. An information meeting will be held Saturday, July 26. For more information, visit www.rh-homeschool.com. —Shannon Weaver
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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 FULTON COUNTY -- The landscape on gun control in Georgia took a dramatic turn on July 1 when the provisions of House Bill 60 went into effect, siginificantly easing restrictions of 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: schools 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 spokesperson Susan Hale. “At this time, there have been no requests from any staff member to carry a gun on campus.” House Bill 60 was signed into law in April by Governor Nathan Deal and went into effect July 1. The new law
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change even with the law. “Speaking for myself, it is unlikely we will make any modifications to current policies unless there is signifiREEVES cant 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 comes to who can carry guns on school campuses. Two versions of the law were passed, with some conflicting information contained, according to the state’s 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,” according to officials with the Attorney
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House Bill 60, which eased restrictions on guns in schools across Georgia, was designed to help school systems which 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 high schools and a few middle schools, according to a school system spokesperson. 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
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Police reopen ‘Monkey Man’ death Linked to local grad, Google death By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com 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 former Northview High School student, 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 camera 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. “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 Tichelman several times when
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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
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Council about honoring the Cherokee who had lived in this area of north 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, includ-
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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. ing an event at the home of U.S. Rep. Tom Price, the project raised more than $18,000.
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Cherokee heritage and the Trail of Tears Local links to the Cherokee Nation NORTH FULTON, Ga. – On Tuesday, July 22 at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m., the American Heritage Society of Georgia will present another historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton: “Our Cherokee Heritage and the Trail of Tears . . . Who Were They? The Influence the Cherokee Nation had on America” as part of its Understanding the Foundation of America series.
If you go What: “Our Cherokee Heritage and the Trail of Tears” When: 7 p.m. July 22 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main St., Alpharetta Visitors will hear the stories of the Cherokee Nation and their endurance to the hardships and oppression and their determination against all odds
that helped preserve their heritage here in America. Learn how they were a kindhearted, trusting people who adopted the American ways of government and how the first gold strike in the U.S. cost them their lands. Come hear the truth of their humble beginnings and reawakening as told by Cindi Crane, author of the book, “Roswell Redemption” and coordinator of the Roswell Cherokee Memorial. Afterward, Crane will provide a book signing for her book. Artifacts, famous quotes and old Milton County maps will be available for viewing
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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.”
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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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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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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.
Summer Stage Concert with the Bicho 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.
MATILDAS UNDER THE PINES: MAMA’S BLUE DRESS
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.
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ROSWELL ROTARY CLUB » MEETING INFO Thursdays from 12 – 1:15 p.m. Roswell Area Park Activities Building 10495 Woodstock Road JULY 17 MEETING Rotary District 6900 Govenor Alicia Michael JULY 24 MEETING Roswell Fire Department
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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.
Come visit the Roswell Rotary tent in the Minton House parking lot. Alive After 5 is this Thursday night on Canton Street and meet leaders from the non-profits Rotary supports in our community.
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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.
RUMC UPSCALE GARAGE SALE
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.
THEATER» BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION
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
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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. and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the vibrant, enduring, and multi-award 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 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 770-663-8989.
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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 “page-tostage” 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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Earth & Steel is a hit at Sedgwick Gallery ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Sedgwick Art Gallery in downtown Alpharetta was buzzing Saturday night, July 12, as guests enjoyed the opening reception for local photographers, father and son duo, Michael and Michael Mirabella. Guests viewed new work from the pair that focuses on both the natural
world and architecture. Pieces from the show will be available through July 25. Sedgwick Art Gallery’s next event is Aug. 23 and will feature a live auction and pieces by Chinese refugee and calligraphist Liao Da Yuan. For more information, visit www.sedgwickgallery. com.
‘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 and circus performer, placing fifth in the Cyr Wheel 2013 World Championship. This year, he placed first in the national champi-
If you go What: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” When: July 18 to Aug. 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: 180 Academy St. in Alpharetta Cost: $18 adults, $15 children and seniors More Info: www.act1theater.com
onship. “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
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Alpharetta PAL looks for new home By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After 14 years located next to Alpharetta City Hall, the Alpharetta Police Activities League (PAL) is looking for a new home. For more than a year, the nonprofit Alpharetta PAL has rented space at Milton Center, 86 School Drive. PAL is sharing the space with Gwinnett Technical College, Independence High School and Fulton County Schools’ Professional Learning Center North. That’s a little crowded. For the past four years, PAL has been searching for a permanent home. While Milton Center is working for the program now, the center is too big for the program and not as cost effective as having their own place. “PAL is a program, not a place,” said Jim Paine, chairman of the board of directors for Alpharetta PAL “We don’t have to have anything really fancy.” In the last year alone, they looked at 17 locations. Ten of those locations were of interest, but for various reasons, such as zoning, cost and leasing, none of them worked out.
They are looking for about 20,000 square feet of space that includes a large area that can be used as a gym and rooms for tutoring, guitar lessons and staff offices. So how soon does PAL need a new home? “I would say as soon as yesterday,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of PAL. PAL is a partnership with the Alpharetta Public Safety Department. While helping with daily programs, the police liaison officer, Phil Ritchey, interacts with PAL children. “Ritchey brings just an enormous amount of energy,” said Paine, “I’ve never seen him slow down.” PAL works with several local schools to provide structure and guidance to local youth that may need it. During the school year, PAL provides low cost after school programs. These programs include mentoring, tutoring and sports programs. In the summer, the program holds weeklong camps. The camps are offered at a lower cost to help families who may struggle with paying for summer programs. The camp allows for 7 a.m. early drop off and 6 p.m. late pickup. “This year, we have over
115 kids,” said Ritchey. Every December, PAL teams up with Walmart and the Alpharetta Public Safety Department for “Shop with a Cop.” The event allows children to Christmas shop for themselves and their families. Contributions from local businesses and annual fundraising allow PAL to keep programs running. Jackson Healthcare in Alpharetta hosts the Alpharetta PAL 5K annually in October. The event is a Peachtree qualifier. New this year, PAL started the Jailbreak Fundraiser held in March. Citizens and community leaders were “arrested” and a bond amount was posted. They then would call family, friends and coworkers to raise money to “bail” them out of the pretend jail. All of the proceeds from the event went to support the Alpharetta PAL. The original PAL program was started by New York Police Lt. Ed Flynn in 1917. Flynn recognized that the city’s youth was in need of structure and guidance. The program has grown into a national initiative with more than 400 chapters serving 700 cities. For more information, visit www.alphapal.org.
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Roswell judge runoff elections ROSWELL, Ga. - Candidates for Roswell Municipal Judge, Melanie Ellwanger and Brian Hansford, will be center stage for the runoff elections July 22. Below are their Q and A from the first round of voting. Name: Melanie Ellwanger City of residence: Roswell Occupation: Attorney Family: Husband Jamie and three dogs Website: www.JudgeMelanie. com Public/candidate email address: mmellwanger@gmail.com ELLWANGER Why do you want to run? The thought of one day running for judge came to me during my first year of law school. The idea was strengthened when I was a prosecutor. I knew that one day I wanted to be the person listening to and deciding the cases. I decided then to focus my career toward that goal. The true moment of realization came when the Roswell Municipal Court bench became vacant. I knew this was the opportunity I had been waiting for. I love our city and now I have the knowledge and experience the job requires. What makes you the best candidate? Since becoming a member of the Georgia bar, I have practiced criminal, traffic and DUI law exclusively as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. I have traveled across the state and acquired knowledge from every court I have attended. By dedicating my legal career 100 percent to criminal law, my experiences have instilled me with confidence that I can fairly address each citizen’s case in Roswell Municipal Court with integrity and reasonableness. What goals do you wish to accomplish if elected? I want to ensure that the court runs efficiently and effectively. Many citizens of Georgia are forced to sit in a courtroom all day waiting for their case to be heard. I will take steps to ensure that every case is handled in a timely, but personal, manner. I also want to ensure that the programs and sentences handed down from the court are fair, but also effective, help prevent repeat offenses and keep our community safe. Finally, I want every person who leaves the courtroom to feel that I, and the court staff, respect both their time and concerns. I pledge to the citizens of Roswell that I will be fair to every person who enters the courtroom, but will hold accountable those whose guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Why do you want to run? Since 2007, I have enjoyed serving my community as a judge in Roswell, Milton and Alpharetta. I consider my service on the bench as the means by which I pay my civic rent and certainly feel a strong desire to continue to do so in Roswell, given that it is my hometown. Most of all, I want to ensure that the Roswell Municipal Court continues to serve the people of our community with fairness, equality and efficiency. What makes you the best candidate? I am the only candidate in this race who has judicial experience, the last seven months of which have been heavily focused on presiding in the Roswell Municipal Court after the retirement of the previous chief judge. It is that experience which I believe gives me a unique perspective into how best to balance protecting our community with the need to provide a court that is fair to all who come before it. What goals do you wish to accomplish if elected? Request that the mayor and council rescind the current judicial salary, which is over $95,000, and reduce the judge’s compensation to a level that is commensurate with the workload of the court – which is currently only in session two days of each week. Expand the list of traffic offenses that are eligible to be resolved without a person having to come to court, thereby reducing the time our citizens, law enforcement officers and court staff spend sitting in court. I have already implemented first appearance hearings on weekends, which keeps law enforcement from having to release potentially dangerous criminals back into the community because they haven’t been seen by a judge within the time required by law, keeps police officers on the streets by minimizing the need for them to transport defendants to Fulton County to see a judge and gives incarcerated defendants quicker access to the court system in order to understand their rights. I have reduced waste of taxpayer money by streamlining court calendars and combining court calendars, thus reducing the number of overall court sessions. I will utilize the recently expanded Roswell criminal ordinances, which are intended to be positive for law enforcement and defendants alike by allowing for local justice tailored to the needs of our community.
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Global exec 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 arrived, 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. “He is lucky it was melanoma; it is one of the more treatable things he could have. It probably started in his skin. When he was young he said he would get out in the sun a lot.
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Reinhard Gradl and his wife Yu Song Gradl relax outdoors after his therapy session at North Fulton Hospital. Gradl said he could not say enough about the care he received. Every now and then, melanoma will spread to the brain, and it will cause the bleeding,” MacDonald said. 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. “I didn’t know what was happening to me. I went into my surgery and three days in ICU. Then I was getting speech therapy, occupational therapy; I was absolutely amazed with the doctors MacDonald and Steis,” Gradl said. “I was flabbergasted by the ICU staff. They would bring me down to
rehab. Now I can move around with a cane.” He said his physical therapist had him playing soccer – with a much larger and softer ball. “She beat me, but she doesn’t play fair,” he gibed. Gradl said he wanted to tell his story because he was so grateful to everyone, from doctors and nurses to the therapists and staff. “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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Roswell celebrates 150 years since Civil War Re-enactment takes over town 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
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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 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 soldiering 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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Q&A with farm-toschool pioneers During my research, I spent time with several farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs to find out how the movement is progressing on the ground. Here’s my conversation with Amana Academy’s Ehab Jaleel, executive director, and Niki Fox of Amana’s Gardening Club. We discussed the local movement and its importance to a healthier lifestyle. How important is it for children to learn about where their food comes from and the farm-to-table movement? NIKI FOX: I think it’s critical. Every year, our students do an expedition where they integrate all the different subject matter – English, math, reading, language arts, social studies – into this culminating project and the second semester, they do a farm-totable expedition. They spend time visiting local farms, talking about where their food comes from and studying the process of how food gets to table. So it’s really critical. Because if all you see is lettuce in the store and you don’t see where it comes from, then you don’t get anything out of it. What was the reaction by the students and parents to seeing the garden in front of the building? EHAB JALEEL: At first, it’s like well, what’s that going to look like? Because there’s a whole aesthetic thing that comes into play. So I was very intrigued to see how parents would react to this. And I was so pleasantly surprised because people loved it. I think what got them was seeing the growth. FOX: Everyone was like, when can we make a salad? When do we get to pick it? JALEEL: One of our biggest fears was — are kids going to destroy the beds as they’re walking by and so forth? And they were very respectful. I think it was that they could see other kids planted the food and it was in an organized way. So they were very respectful. I was expecting kids to pull stuff out, dig around or throw trash in there, but there was none of it. What are the biggest
challenges Amana Academy faces in the farm-totable movement? FOX: I would love to see us serving locally grown produce and meats to our students in the cafeteria, and we are bound by the same rules as public schools as far as USDA standards and the school nutrition program, and so finding approved vendors who can provide local produce can sometimes be challenging within the budget that we’re working with. So I think to really deliver on what we’re teaching them here, it’s really important to work toward that. I think it’s great what Fulton County is doing in the public schools with their program that happens periodically, and I would love to see that grow. I would love to see local farmers being supported by the school nutrition program, so it benefits the farmers as well to develop that relationship where farmers are providing a service to the kids in the community. So our biggest challenge is finding a way to do that as a charter school, while fitting into the laws we have to follow. JALEEL: This is our second year participating in the free and reduced lunch program, and there are ways for us to think a little bit outside the box. What are items you would love to grow if climate, soil and weather weren’t factors? FOX: I wish I had the list the kids put together right before we started planting this year! Let’s see; apples, because kids love apples. Bananas, pomegranates, because they’re super fun and I would like to be able to grow tomatoes year-round. And enough greens to make salads. JALEEL: Tomatoes. Mangos – that’s my favorite fruit. Sweet potatoes – once I was exposed to sweet potato fries, I never went back. Avocados. And the last one is a fruit you’re probably not familiar with, Jenerik. It grows in Lebanon and Syria. It’s a plum that stays green and it’s hard. So what you eat is hard, it’s sour and you put salt on it. That’s my second favorite fruit.
Students at Amana Academy, a charter school in Alpharetta, plant a community garden.
School gets hands-on with gardening The future of the sustainable revolution isn’t really up to us. At worst, we can get in the way and try to slow down the momentum. At best, we can help put the next generation in a position to thrive. This process is taking place in schools throughout North Fulton. Amana Academy – a relatively new charter school, which occupies a former grocery store – is one of the schools taking their own measures to improve the viability of the farm-to-school movement. Amana doesn’t have the resources of a private school, nor do they have the power of associating with public school funding. Though they still have to follow the guidelines set out by city and state governments, Amana is often squeezed into a place where they have to get creative in order make strides toward their goal of providing fresh, local food for their students – a goal established in the early planning stages of the school itself. “There’s just a lot of red tape that you have to go through,” said Ehab Jaleel, executive director at Amana Academy. “They don’t make it easy. From a pricing perspective, there’s limits as to how much we can charge for certain things, and as a charter school, we’re not a big bulk
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buyer, so we’re kind of being squeezed into a place that makes it difficult to do what we want to do.” This difficulty became a source of frustration for institutional advancement specialist and leader of the Gardening Club Niki Fox. One day, she wanted to improve the frontage of the school with useful plants. “Niki came up to me and said, ‘We’ve got a bunch of bushes in the front yard, can we just get rid of them all?’” Jaleel said. “Because I want to use that as a starting point for the garden.” Shortly after, she did exactly that as a part of Amana’s farm-to-school expedition program. In this program, students visit local farms, discuss where their food comes from and study the entire food process. This year, the process had even deeper meaning for the students. “This year, they were actually able to plant it, grow it, harvest it, make salads and eat
them, and really see that process from seed to table,” said Fox. “It was really powerful for them to see what they did and watch it grow, to understand how much work goes into that. To actually get to eat the fruits of their labor was really rewarding.” They also hope to open the eyes of a few parents, too. The garden is right in front of the building, immediately in front of the drop-off and pick-up zone. Jaleel, a former marketing executive at Coke, likened it to certain types of marketing that break through norms and capture people’s attention for the sheer fact that isn’t not supposed to be there. “When [parents] see it, that’s when they become engaged,” said Jaleel. “When I see it on television, I see it at Wills Park, but here, it’s interrupting you. It’s right there. You have to force people to see it in unexpected areas.” That is certainly what Amana is doing – all, ironically, from an old grocery store. When you consider that sustainable wave coming over us, they aren’t likely to be the last to flip the script on today’s social norms. James Carr is working on a book about the local, sustainable movement called “The Jig Is Up.” For more information, visit thejigisup89.com.
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Marta: Continued from Page 8 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.
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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 grown up where they take transit or ride bikes. They often don’t own automobiles. We need those options available.”
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Festival: Continued from Page 14 ter the festival will go toward a scholarship for the Cherokee. Speakers at the festival include Cherokee dignitaries, Crane, the Roswell Historical Society, Mayor Jere 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 motherdaughter team, will perform Cherokee songs with vocals and guitar.
The Trail of Tears It was 175 years ago the last Cherokees were driven from their Georgia homes, in an “ethnic cleansing” to take their land. The forced removal is remembered by the Cherokee as the Trail of Tears and took eight years to complete. In the 1820s and ’30s, the Georgia state government wanted to use or distribute Cherokee native land in north Georgia, which contained several gold mines. In 1831, the Cherokee, who had been living in the area for hundreds of years, challenged state removal laws and took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court, who upheld the Cherokee’s right to keep their land. In spite of the ruling, the state of Georgia distributed the lands in the Land Lottery and Gold Lottery of 1812, and President Andrew Jackson enforced the relocation with the U.S. army. Cherokee were removed from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma, and an estimated 4,000 Cherokee died on the Trail of Tears.
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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. William Rausch, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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.
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.
Joyce Elaine Gaddis, 65, of Roswell, passed away June 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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ICS Consultant – Infor (US), Inc, Alpharetta, GA – Responsibilities include programming and development of Integration for SunSystems using ION,C#(SSC) and Transfer Desk. Must also be able to perform Installation/ Upgrade of SunSystems for all versions. Should also be well versed in SunSystems reporting architecture and must be able to develop/modify SunSystems reports Should have thorough knowledge of SunSystems technical and functional aspects such as finance and order fulfilment. Educ Req-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Comp Sci, eng, or related field. Send resumes to Cheryl Sanocki, Infor, 1351 South County Trail, Suite 300, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
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
Mechanic/ Shop Techs: FT tractor/trailer technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift Conley. Own hand tools & Technician’s qualifications tests req. (EOE/AA) Old Dominion Freight Line. Email: Hugh.moore@ odfl.com or call: 1-404-363-0770, x7
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Air Conditioning Air Plus Co Inc. 24/7 Service Service / Installation Affordable Rates Residential / Commercial Will Beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured Call Steve 678-270-8108 (cell)
770-255-8575 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs No Up Front Money Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured
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