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Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley oversees Forsyth County Drug Court where he helps residents get their life back on track.

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County considers altering texting policy KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot about 6 p.m. July 16 while investigating a domestic disturbance.

Deputy First Class Jon Beival, a six year veteran with the office, was treated and released from the hospital the same night.

Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at a house on Akins Way in the Hickory Hills subdivision in North Forsyth.

After arriving, deputies were attempting to get Elias Alexander Quintero, 35 of Cumming, to come outside to speak with them when they “came under significant gunfire” from a high powered rifle from the residence.

Two deputies returned gunfire and have been placed on routine administrative leave with pay.

During the exchange, a male deputy sheriff in his late 50s was shot twice in his legs.

After the deputy was shot, another pulled him to safety and applied a tourniquet to his leg. A lieutenant extricated

him and got him to an ambulance, according to Sheriff Ron Freeman.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.

“Our deputies are very good at what they do,” Freeman said. “I’m blessed to work with them.”

The deputy who was shot was on a loud speaker during the negotiation, Freeman said.

“All we wanted to do was speak with him and get his side of the situation,” Freeman said. “But we were met with gunfire.”

Nearby homes were evacuated during the confrontation. Around 8:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office reported the situation was resolved when the shooter took his own life after negotiations failed.

Deputies never entered the home during the negotiations.

Freeman said he doesn’t believe the shooter’s death was caused by a gunshot from a deputy.

“You never want to see a loss of life,” Freeman said. “First and foremost I’m thankful none of our citizens got hurt.

I thank God the deputy will be OK. I wish the suspect hadn’t lost his life, but that was his choice.”

No additional deputies or civilians were injured.

Freeman said more than 100

Man charged in three arson cases Suspect was already in jail on other charges

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 38-yearold man was charged July 12 with three counts of first-degree arson after he reportedly set fires in local subdivisions.

Piyushkumar Dayalaji Mistry, of Cumming, was arrested and charged in connection with three fires which occurred within one week.

On July 5, a fire broke out at the Springmonte subdivision clubhouse.

On July 8, a fire occurred at the pavilion near the Springmonte subdivision tennis court. And on July 11, a fire was set to a parked car in the Saddlebrook subdivision.

Investigators with the Forsyth County Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office determined all three fires were arson.

On July 11, a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop for an MISTRY expired tag. During the stop, the deputy noticed items in the car associated with tools used to set fires.

He contacted the Forsyth County Fire Department investigators and a search warrant was issued for Mistry’s home. Items were found there that were linked to the three fires.

Mistry was already being held at the Forsyth County Jail on unrelated charges when he was charged on July 12 for arson.

The investigation is ongoing.

officers from five agencies assisted the Forsyth deputies, which he called “superheroes.”

“Watching our SWAT team, patrol deputies and deputies from literally every division in the agency arrive, be professionals and be willing to go in harm’s way leaves me in awe,” Freeman said. “I could not be prouder of these incredible heroes I get to work with.”

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was deployed, along with the agency Crisis Negotiation Team.

Additional assistance came from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, members of the North Fulton SWAT team, Georgia State Patrol officers and aviation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

Freeman said they don’t know the motive at this time, but believed it was a family dispute.

The GBI is still investigating.

This is the second officer-involved shooting in Forsyth County this year.

An earlier incident occurred in January. Freeman said incidents involving gunfire with deputies is rare in Forsyth County.

“Our violent crime rates are incredibly low here,” Freeman said. “But it is an unfortunate situation as we see law enforcement officers faced with this time and time again. In this case, our deputies acted heroically.”

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Dakota Travis Hewatt, 23, of Doc

Bramblett Road, Cumming, was arrested July 2 on Elmo Road for DUI, obstruction of law enforcement officers, tail light requirements and operating an unregistered vehicle. ►► Alejandro Florez, 30, of Herndon Lane, Canton, was arrested July 2 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Julie Ann Jordan, 40, of Hartford Run, Buford, was arrested July 3 on Buford Road for DUI, following too closely and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Tammy Renee Pendley, 47, of Centerglen Lane, Cumming, was arrested July 2 on Antioch Road for DUI, failure to obey signs or controlled devices and failure to maintain lane. ►► Maria Lia Monsalve, 66, of North Hillbrooke Trace, Johns Creek, was

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CyPass Micro-Stent: The Latest in Surgical Glaucoma Treatment

By Charlie Ficco, O.D.

As technology and research evolves, so does the way we are able to treat glaucoma. New medications and surgical techniques are being approved every year.

The newest surgical treatment is known as Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS. There are multiple devices available for use in surgical practice today. Milan Eye Center is always on the cutting edge of finding the best and newest treatment options for our glaucoma patients. The Dr. Charlie Ficco, O.D. newest procedure being performed here at MEC is implantation of the CyPass Micro-Stent device.

One of the most important ideas behind treating glaucoma is to consistently lower the intra-ocular pressure to a level at which no further damage occurs to the optic nerve. First line treatments include topical drops and sometimes even laser procedures. However, there are limitations to both of these treatment modalities. The newest surgical treatment, The CyPass Micro-Stent, is exactly that, a micro-stent that is implanted during cataract surgery. The stent is designed to give the fluid in the eye (the aqueous humor) a larger drainage route to pass through. This technique is used to help lower the pressure in an eye with mild to moderate glaucoma damage.

In some cases, the CyPass may even lower the pressure by itself without the need for topical medications. In the COMPASS clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy of the device, 61 percent of patients achieved intra-ocular pressures within the target range of 6-18 mmHg with no topical medication needed.

The CyPass Micro-Stent is 6.35 mm long, with an external diameter of 510 μm. It is inserted through the angle (the area where the iris meets the sclera) between the scleral spur and the ciliary body and extends into the supra-ciliary space. It takes advantage of the negative pressure gradient between the supra-choroidal space and the anterior chamber, causing aqueous to move into that space where it is reabsorbed by the body.

The CyPass Micro-stent was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on July 29, 2016. The approval was granted based on data from the COMPASS study. It compared the pressure lowering in 505 patients who either underwent cataract surgery alone or cataract surgery plus implantation of the CyPass stent. In the study, at 24 months, 73 percent of patients in the CyPass group achieved a statistically significant decrease in IOP of more than 20 percent; 61 percent of the CyPass patients also achieved an IOP in the target range, between 6 and 18 mmHg—without medications—which was also statistically significant.

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Williams loans $1M to campaign

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Funds are coming in strong for local candidates vying for seats in November.

Since the first of June when he announced a bid for governor, Forsyth County state Sen. Michael Williams has raked in $1 million, according to a report released by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

Of that amount, $1 million was a personal loan from Williams, half from him personally and half from his business, LPW Investments.

He received an additional $51,404 from more than 260 cash contributions, many Forsyth County residents.

Williams said he is, “running on a message of fearless conservative re-

form, exposing the political games played by establishment career politicians in Atlanta.”

Others in the governor’s race also crossed the million-dollar mark, with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle raising $2.7 million, WILLIAMS Secretary of State Brian Kemp raising $1.7 million and state Sen. Hunter Hill raising $1.1 million.

Williams’ bid means he will be unable to run for reelection for his senate seat in 2018.

On June 5, Greg Dolezal announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Williams’ Senate seat in District 27.

According to the commission report, Dolezal raised $221,000 in the 24 days after he announced his campaign. Of that, $121,000 was donated by more than 150 people and $100,000 from a loan from Dolezal.

Dolezal said the amount is the most ever received by a non-incumbent candidate’s first financial filing in Forsyth County history.

“The citizens of Forsyth County are speaking with one voice, DOLEZAL and they are ready for a no-nonsense, principled conservative in the State Senate,” Dolezal said. “I am truly honored to have earned the support of hundreds of our neighbors, families and businesses, and I am ready to fight on their behalf each and every day.”

In 2013, Dolezal launched FixForsythTraffic.com to help ensure local infrastructure was being prioritized to accommodate growth. Dolezal is a past member of the Forsyth County Planning Commission, Impact Fee Committee, Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and currently serves on the Transportation Plan Steering Committee.

Commission considers county marshal service

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is studying a plan to create a marshal service to address unique problems within the county.

Chairman Todd Levent said Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills had concerns about littering along roads and ensuring trucks are tarped and not overweight.

“We aren’t getting quite enough help

from state agencies on that,” Levent said.

If someone were found violating a law or rule, Levent said code enforcement does not have the authority to stop and cite the driver.

“If you had a marshal service working your code enforcement, they’d have the authority to do those things,” Levent said. “Code enforcement cannot pull someone over. If they ask someone for their license to write a citation and they drive off, code enforcement has no authority to stop them, but a marshal

would.”

Each jurisdiction can have a marshal service with state delegates writing how it would work to serve each community.

“It’s not a full blanket law enforcement agency as some do,” Levent said.

“Each community is different in what authority they want to give them. The sheriff would be involved in it and he’s told us in the past what he does and doesn’t want them to do.”

The item will come back to the board in six months further discussion.

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Commission denies study for board compensation County continues with $10K raise

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Barely a week after voting to move forward with plans to increase its compensation, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners vetoed a proposal calling for a study comparing salaries of commissioners in neighboring counties.

At the July 11 work session, Commissioner Pete Amos suggested a study to see what other county commissioners make, but the motion failed 2-3, with Commission Chairman Todd Levent and commissioners Laura Semanson and Rick Swope against.

At their July 6 meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to start the process to increase board members’ annual compensation to $49,500 for the chairman and $48,000 for the other four members. The resolution includes no additional compensation for extra meetings.

If approved, the salary increases won’t go into effect until January 1,

2019.

Currently, board members receive roughly a $38,000 base salary, with the chairman receiving a slightly higher salary due to added duties.

After hearing from the public regarding the raise, Levent said the state has the system set up for salary increases based on population.

“It’s out of our control,” Levent said July 6. “We’d love to be on the same schedule as most other elected officials.

When there is a population increase, they automatically get a raise because it’s assumed their job and workload goes up. But we are some of the few who get stuck.”

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills argued compensation should be based on a study of similar counties.

But, Semanson said this is the process the state Legislature provided the board.

She said she wished there had been more discussion on the increase prior to its approval July 6 because she had potential amendments.

There were two things the board reached consensus on, Semanson said, however the motion can’t be changed since it was voted on.

We’d love to be on the same schedule as most other elected officials. When there is a population increase, they automatically get a raise because it’s assumed their job and workload goes up. But we are some of the few who get stuck.”

TODD LEVENT Forsyth County Commission Chairman Her reservations included if the board was similar to other elected officials, they would get an increase based on populations, meaning their raise would be at $46,000 rather than $48,000.

The other item was that the board was not voting to give the current board a raise, although a few members will still be in their roles when the change goes into effect.

“However, with the adoption date

of the new salary increase, there are a couple of us who will benefit from that, which was neither my intention, nor anybody else here,” Semanson said.

“You will have to stand and face the music and get elected again.”

Semanson also wanted to add language to the update that the raise was applicable once a sitting commissioner has completed another election cycle, which county attorney Ken Jarrard said the law already requires.

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Board considers text message storage policy Staff to explore expanding space

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A week after Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills was reprimanded by the county ethics panel, county leaders are looking to create a policy regarding the storage of text messages.

Forsyth County Chief Information Officer Brandon Kenney has been tasked to look into the costs of various technologies that can store the messages.

On July 6, Mills was given a written reprimand after a complaint filed in March charged that she improperly deleted text messages from her personal phone contrary to county policy.

Forsyth County resident Rene Guidry filed the complaint claiming the commissioner “violated the Georgia [Open] Records Act on multiple occasions by deleting text messages between her, developers with pending zoning issues, other county commissioners and zoning attorneys.”

Mills spoke as a witness June 21 at the evidentiary hearing and said while she deleted every text message prior to the initial complaint filed in March, it was due to a limited amount of storage on her cell phone.

She went on to say due to issues with her county-issued cellphone in-

cluding spotty service, and it was easier for her to give out her personal number to communicate with constituents.

After receiving her warning, Mills said she hopes to halt possible problems in the future for others by addressing the “lack of a formal text-specific policy” for elected officials.

Kenney said text messaging is different than emails because the county must work with cell carriers in order to archive and store the messages.

“The good news is there is technology out there that will allow us to do this,” Kenney said. “We can work with the carriers themselves that would allow us to subscribe to a service from them that would archive those text messages for a certain period of time.”

Kenney said he couldn’t discuss the various types of technology, but he would report later with more information.

He said this would be a good opportunity to look at the county’s overall cell phone policy.

Commissioner Laura Semanson said the county has done a good job with technology and has never experienced a problem with storage of messages or reception.

We can work with the [cell] carriers themselves that would allow us to subscribe to a service from them that would archive those text messages for a certain period of time.”

BRANDON KENNEY Forsyth County Chief Information Officer Kenney said a standard county provided phone has about 16 gigabytes.

Mills said the topic was brought up years ago with a former board, but technology hadn’t caught up to where it is now, including texting.

“We are to a point that we have to do it,” Mills said.

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GARDENING TIP:

Don’t let me near your vegetables I am grateful to live in a time where I can quickly pop down to a shop or grocery store and purchase all the food necessary for life. If that were not an option, I would be dead from starJOE PARKER vation.

Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com I seem to have the uncanny ability to kill plants no matter what I do.

To plants, I can be likened to the sailor who arrives at Marseille and ends up killing half the European population with the Black Death, just by being around.

Even with my lack of having ever grown anything successfully, every year I still break out the seeds and till. I thought I should share some of my gardening tips I’ve learned over the years.

• If you water your plants too much, they will die. If you don’t water them enough, they will die. If you water them just the right amount, consistently and perfectly, they will still die.

• Sunshine is vital for successful plant growth: Be sure you plant where your vegetables will get plenty of sun. Follow this by realizing they are getting way too much sun and are essentially baking, quickly move them to shade, and realize it is too late when they shrivel like a green mummy. And like a mummy, they will never come back to live without Hollywood CGI. • Selecting the right soil is paramount

to successful gardening. Try some from Mars, because I’ve found there is not a single bit of suitable soil on this entire planet.

• Although some people like to take precautions against wildlife rummaging and eating through their garden, you needn’t worry because nothing is going to grow anyway.

• Timing your planting in accordance with the almanac is important. Still, disregard this and plant whenever you have the gumption, even if it is 12 degrees outside and the ground is technically frozen.

• Some adhere to the belief that talking to your plants will help them grow. In my experience, harrowing curse-laden insults regarding the plant’s complete inability to grow hasn’t seemed to work. Maybe they mean talking to the plants nicely.

• The spacing of seeds is not important. Just throw everything in the soil with complete disregard.

• If by some miracle, and I do mean a true miracle, something actually grows from your garden, be sure to rip it off the stalk with such enthusiasm you ruin the entire plant.

It is because of these “go-to” tricks my wife has forbidden me from stepping within 20 feet of any vegetable plant or flower she is attempting to grow. And wouldn’t you know it, we have had herbs, peppers, vegetable and flowers in abundance this year.

So if you would like to ensure yourself a bountiful garden this year, don’t take my advice.

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Cherry Street wins national beer competition Brewery competes with beers around world

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

Other Georgia breweries took home medals

Cherry Street won:

OXFORD, Ohio — Forsyth County residents already know Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative has some of the best beer in the world, but now it’s official. The brewery took home the title of Grand National Champion earlier this month while competing in the 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Ohio.

More than 6,000 beers in over 100 different categories were sent in for taste testing from breweries around the world. Each brewery was allowed to submit 10 beers.

The competition included professional breweries and home brewers, with judges from England, Canada and the United States.

Cherry Street took the top prize after winning three gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals.

The three gold medal beers were O.A.S.I.S Imperial Stout, Ta Ta Pilsner and Damebier Maple Strong Ale. Owner Nick Tanner said this is the fourth year they’ve entered beers in this competition.

“It’s extremely tough,” Tanner said.

“The best of the best are entering beers from all over the world in this competition. Some of the breweries entering are world-renowned and top notch. It’s an amazing honor and accomplishment.

I’m extremely proud.”

The awards are satisfying, Tanner said, for him and his team.

“The brewers work so hard at it,” he said. “We hear a lot from our customers, but it’s a nice extra pat on the back. It’s

Grand National Champion Gold • O.A.S.I.S, American Imperial Stout • Ta Ta Pilsner, German Lager/ Pilsner • Damebier Maple Strong Ale, Wood/Barrel-Aged Strong Beer Silver • Dirty Frenchman, French/Belgian Saison Bronze • Wonderwall, Wood/Barrel-Aged Strong Stout • Dambier, Wood/Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale encouraging and makes you feel good.”

In April, the brewery expanded its taproom, doubling its brewing capabilities and seating.

“Right now we are in a growth state,” Tanner said. “We’re now ramping up our production and it’s increasing as we speak. This is our final expansion out of this location, but we’re beginning to utilize our space, so we will have more beer in the market.”

Three of the award-winning beers are barrel-aged, Tanner said, so the expansion has helped expand that production as well. Since barrel aging takes time, two of those beers were aged for 14 months in barrels and the other for a year.

“This fall and winter or next year,

Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative took home the top prize of Grand National Champion at the U.S. Open Beer Championship earlier this month. we’ll have quite a bit more barrel-aged beer coming out,” Tanner said.

Cherry Street enters about three competitions annually, including the Great American Beer Festival in Denver in October and the World Beer Cup next year.

• Max Lagers Brewery, Atlanta: silver for Prichard’s BA Excommunication – Wood/Barrel-Aged Sour Beer • Monday Night Brewing, Atlanta: silver for Garage #6 – Wood/Barrel-Aged Strong Beer, silver for Tears of My Enemies – Wood/Barrel-Aged Strong Stout • Red Hare Brewing, Marietta: gold medal for Long Day LagerAmerican Premium Lager • Reformation Brewery, Woodstock: bronze for Cadence- Belgian Dubbel • Sweetwater Brewing, Atlanta: bronze medal for Wookie DownStrong/Imperial Brown Ale, silver for Sweetwater Mexican Lager- International Style Pilsner • Torched Hop Brewing, Atlanta: bronze medal for Haze CrazeEast Coast IPA On December 12, they will be celebrating its five year anniversary and releasing more barrel-aged beer.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every Tuesday afternoon, Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley can be found on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Courthouse with a room full of people.

His audience may not be the typical group of jurors, witnesses, perpetrators and defendants. But it’s a lively crowd, nonetheless.

Bagley runs the county’s Drug Court.

Since its inception in Forsyth County in 2004, Bagley has led the charge to help citizens turn their lives around.

More than 650 people have entered Drug Court in the past 13 years. Of that number, 312 have graduated. The rest did not complete the program, most terminated for reasons including too many sanctions, new arrests or going AWOL. For a minimum of 24 months, participants attend meetings, check in with Bagley and follow a strict set of rules to avoid jail.

Initially, Judge Stan Gault started the court in Forsyth County, but he died months before it was to begin.

Bagley, his predecessor as the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the BellForsyth Judicial Circuit, had a short amount of time to decide if he was up for continuing the challenge, and chose to go for it.

“Some judges don’t want to be a drug court judge,” Bagley said. “They say, ‘I was not trained to be a social

worker or a therapist. I make legal decisions.’ If you’re a judge and don’t have a heart for this, you shouldn’t be one anyways. You’re not doing a service to the people.”

At the time, there was no formal legislation for drug courts, Bagley said.

They had rules, policies and procedures, but until 2005, there was no law laying out the court specifications.

However, the Forsyth County court was a chapter of a national program that started in 1989, so Bagley was able to set up the key components of today’s court.

If eligible after an arrest, a person can opt for drug court rather than complete the traditional justice system processing of a trial which may result in jail or a 30-day program. The accused meets with a clinical administrator to make sure he or she understands the process and whether they in fact have a drug problem.

“We’ve heard of somebody spending two or three years in prison, they get out and go to their meth dealer the first night they’re out,” Bagley said.

“What good have you done besides put them in prison for years at taxpayers’ expense?”

Instead of jail, offenders attend meetings, get randomly drug tested and are required to hold a job.

Bagley and his staff determine who qualifies for the program and who needs the court’s help the most. Often, first-time drug violators will self-correct, so it can be somewhat of a waste of court resources.

“If people are successful and grad-

By the numbers Since drug court started in January 2004: • 654 total people entered • 312 graduated • 248 terminated • 19 other (medical discharge, case expiration, etc.) uate, drug courts will keep people out of prison,” Bagley said. “The likelihood of them going back to prison is reduced from about 75 percent without any intervention to less than 20 percent.”

Legally, there has to be an incentive for the person, which is they plead guilty to their charge but, upon completion of drug court, the district attorney will dismiss the charges. They will not be convicted felons in that case, Bagley said.

“The larger benefit is the life change they will experience,” Bagley said. “They will shut the revolving door of being in and out of prison. Drug court works because you combine the judicial accountability with treatment provided.”

However the threat of jail still looms in the courtroom. Participants may still be sent to jail if they violate the terms of the program, such as failing to turn in paperwork or self-medicating.

“We look at that hammer as what keeps people clean and sober long enough that they begin to see what the benefits are of a life of sobriety,” Bagley said. “They then start to embrace sobriety and the program. They don’t go through the motions, but try to change their whole lives.”

Within three months of starting, Bagley said he’s able to see an emotional

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and physical change in participants, sometimes making them seem like a different person.

One of those success stories is 25-year-old Samantha D., who graduated from Drug Court July 11.

Growing up, Samantha lived a “normal life” participating in after-school activities like cheerleading, went on mission trips and got along well with her parents. But in high school she started hanging out with the “wrong crowd,” and began to take pain killers and OxyContin.

She was able to start college, but continued using drugs. Eventually, she started using heroin and was “very addicted” to opiates, Bagley said.

One night she was arrested for driving under the influence after doing drugs in a gas station bathroom.

After a 14-day jail stay where she detoxed, Samantha, then 21, went to her parents’ house and started outpatient rehab for a year.

When she entered Drug Court, she was sober, which she thought would make it easier, but it didn’t. She now has a 2-year-old son and credits her family with helping her complete the court.

“Drug Court gave me the opportunity to recover, change my life and grow up,” Samantha said. “I’m very grateful.

The staff has been very supportive.

When I went through hard times in the program, they were always there for me.”

Bagley said he thinks Samantha understood the program and will know how to continue her success. And she is just one of the reasons Bagley keeps on with drug court.

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Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley shakes hands with Samantha D. upon her graduation from Drug Court. often as he can, because many of the participants have never received positive affirmations from authority figures.

“It shows them they do have worth and their life is worth something,” Bagley said. “They’re not a throw-away person.”

Not every person who participates is a success, however. Some participants are unable to handle the program, Bagley said. If terminated, they’re either sentenced or sent to prison.

“We have to do all we possibly can and know there are some people who aren’t amenable to this,” Bagley said.

“I’d rather err on the side of taking in more and having to terminate more than, on the front end, saying, ‘this person won’t make it so let’s not even try.’”

He tries to tell the participants that while they did make a mistake, he’s there to help them move on from it.

“The fact they know I care about them will motivate them toward sobriety and changing their life,” Bagley said. “If I’m able to convey to them they’re a person of worth, I think I’ve done what I needed to do. If there’s anything I can do to help them change their life, I should do that.”

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Local therapists say childhood stress on the rise Specialists identify common sources, symptoms

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Children are not exempt from stress or its harmful effects. And some local therapists have been seeing overall stress levels rising in children as young as elementary school.

NEWSOME NICHOLAS JANNOT However, the way children, especially young children, handle and tions. exhibit the signs of chronic stress difPressure to perform fers from most adults. Their symptoms well in these areas tend to be more physical. has been growing “They don’t really have the language and causing overall to say, ‘I’m feeling anxious,’” said Jeanstress levels to rise in nine Jannot, student and parent coach children, even those at Peachtree Psychology in Roswell. “So in elementary school, they’ll say, ‘I have a stomach ache,’ or Nicholas said.

‘I have a headache.’ But when you take “They are learning HARRIS them to a doctor, there’s nothing wrong algebra as early as with them.” elementary school,” she added. “They These types of symptoms can be don’t have enough to just be kids, hard to differentiate from a simple cold to play, which is just as important or flu, but the easiest way to make as homework in those early years of that distinction is to look at when the school.” symptoms occur, according to Summit Young teenagers aren’t exempt from Counseling Center licensed professional this pressure either. counselor Erin Nicholas.

Summit Counseling Center licensed “The biggest indicator that it’s not a associate professional counselor and virus or run-of-the-mill cold is that the school-based therapist Julia Harris symptoms are situational, so they may said that in her practice, she has been occur only when the child is going to seeing 14-year-olds who have been takschool or taking a test,” Nicholas said. ing classes designed for adults.

“They are also ongoing without any “Taking AP classes has become an other symptoms.” expectation,” she said. “It used to be If left unchecked, the stress could the exception for students who could lead to anxiety, depression, poor selfperform at that level.” confidence and difficulty focusing.

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Adolescents and social media For many local therapists, increasing social media usage has been a contributing factor to overall rising stress levels.

This has hit teens and preteens hard.

“Adolescents get a lot of their validation and self-confidence from external things rather than from within,” Julia Harris, a counselor and therapist with Summit Counseling Center. “They may define themselves by likes and responses, for example.”

That self-confidence may take a nosedive, for example, when they keep seeing on social media that their peers are hanging out without them or that they’re not getting enough likes or responses. Eventually, the stress from these pressures may feed into depression and anxiety.

These feelings of inadequacy are intensified by a pressure to live up to the idealized versions people post of themselves.

“It’s the perfect moment that is may be passed down from the parents’ own anxieties about being a good parent.

“For a lot of people, being a good parent means having a child who is very successful,” said Summit Counseling Center licensed professional counselor Carleen Newsome. “A child’s failure, then, is seen as a failure in parenting… People need to remember that growing up is a learning process with ups and downs. A child won’t necessar-

posted on social media – people will go through dozens of photos to pick the right one before posting,” counselor Carleen Newsome said.

“In that environment, it’s more difficult to admit the problems and situations that aren’t going so well in life – it becomes shameful and hidden.”

But rather than avoiding social media altogether, the therapists recommend working with children and teenagers to create healthy habits.

“Technology and social media are here to stay, so our role as therapists, counselors, teachers and parents are to help students use social media appropriately,” Newsome said. “We need to ask ourselves, ‘what are the best ways to utilize this technology without such a negative impact on people’s lives?’”

The solution, according to Newsome, may be as easy as spending time without social media, limiting its use at night and talking to children about their problems or anxieties. ily exceed in all areas right from first grade through their career.”

Nicholas agreed, adding that mistakes are a vital part of early childhood development.

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Alpharetta looks ahead to affordable workforce housing Study sketches current conditions for employees

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Affordable housing has drawn more debate among city leaders in North Fulton than almost any recurring topic.

The issue has fractured Roswell leadership, pitting half the City Council against the other, and has summoned throngs of residents to council meetings to speak out on high-density development.

The debate is hardly less fiery in Alpharetta, where city leaders are now studying ways to accommodate a burgeoning workforce while maintaining a balance of owner-occupied and rental dwellings.

At a recent council workshop, representatives from two planning firms presented a report on current housing conditions and how the city can address a growing shortage of affordable housing for the workforce.

The purpose of the first study is to present a picture of the current housing environment in terms of affordability for workers and for current residents looking to downsize, said Councilman Jason Binder.

This study began, he said, in reference to the city’s Comprehensive Plan which connects affordable workforce housing to economic development.

That workforce is defined as professionals in their 20s and 30s.

Alpharetta workforce conditions • City’s population is 64,000, with an estimated 2 percent annual growth rate.

• Ninety-four percent of workers commute into Alpharetta • Only 6.4 percent of employees live and work in the city.

• Most new housing units in 2016 were single-family and owner-occupied.

• Of the 2,127 housing units under construction, 559 (26 percent, are multi-family.

• As of 2014, Alpharetta had 24,221 housing units – 18,209 were single-family and 6,012 multi-family.

“So, if you’re looking at it as an economic development tool, we need to look for housing for that age range, young professionals for the Technology City of the South,” Binder said.

In addition, attention must also focus on older residents, he said.

“Approximately 21.4 percent of the city’s residents are at or near retirement age,” Binder said. “So as our residents are looking to downsize, I think it would be good if we have an adequate supply of housing for them.”

High-income workforce Binder emphasized that “affordable workforce housing” in Alpharetta would differ from many other areas of Metro Atlanta.

The median household income in Alpharetta is $93,000, according to the

• Owner-occupied units compose 64 percent of the housing inventory, and renters make up 36 percent. latest U.S. Census figures. That’s more than $30,000 higher than the median household income for all of Metro Atlanta.

The next rung for the city study is to see what solutions can be found.

Those solutions should help provide a robust housing supply for technology professionals for companies coming in and ways the city can work with developers to have a housing supply that’s affordable at that range, Binder said.

State Sen. Brandon Beach, executive director of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, told council members July 10 that personal preference for CEOs was no longer the chief criterion in considering business relocation.

Companies today consider a qualified workforce as the key factor in location, he said.

A report to the City Council that same night from representatives from TSW and Reuter Strategies, the city’s consultants, painted a dire picture of workforce affordable housing in Alpharetta.

The report showed that about a third of Alpharetta’s 84,000 jobs pay less than $40,000 annually, far below what it would cost a family of four to rent or buy a residence in the city.

The limitations in affordable housing for workers suggests that Alpharetta’s current traffic congestion will only get worse, the study said.

“Transit investments can improve choices in the future but low density land use patterns and the dominance of automobile travel in the U.S. means that existing Alpharetta workers and residents will likely be commuting [into the city]for many years,” the report said.

What other cities are doing The report suggests the city develop a means to incorporate affordable housing into its future planning, and it cited other cities that are pursuing that goal: • The Sandy Springs Comprehensive Plan has resulted in development of small area plans for districts of the city. These small area plans can be fine-tuned through specific development regulations to the individual districts. As a result, there has significant activity in the city to develop medium scale residential apartments along the Roswell Road corridor adjacent to the City Springs development which includes a new city hall. The residents of these new

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Investments billions set to transform downtown Atlanta By now I think most of us can agree that intown Atlanta has become a very cool city.

New York? Chicago? Paris? London?

Well, these are pretty fantastic cities too.

But I’m convinced intown Atlanta is in the midst of a renaissance that will one day put this city on par with the world’s great cities.

Atlanta had a much later start than GEOFF SMITH the others. There was that little glitch Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com back in 1864. That’s when an Ohio-born General, and later the first superintendent of an institution that later became Louisiana State University, led an army through the city and burned it down.

Today you wouldn’t know to think about it while walking through Midtown or Downtown. In fact, I noticed that the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce switched its logo from a phoenix rising from the ashes to a bird soaring through the air.

Mayor Kasim Reed and Mayor Shirley Franklin before him have proven to be good leaders. They have worked to create an environment in Atlanta that fosters creativity and heavy investment from both public and private sectors.

The city has worked hard to do its part to grow alternate transit options – something which will be key in truly transforming the city to one of the greats.

With major help from our big Atlanta corporations and other public entities, the Beltline is quickly and very successfully making its way around Atlanta.

Streetcars run through significant stops in the city.

And Atlanta has shown to be able to to get state and other key officials on board to secure more funding to expand MARTA. It’s not perfect, but its headed clearly in the right direction. All of these things, combined with world-class Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and our weather – something my good friend John Ray told me may be our biggest economic development asset – have drawn businesses and business people from all over the world. And it follows that developers and builders from all over the world now seek out Atlanta.

The latest big developer is the German real estate company Newport US RE. According to a great article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, they have very quietly (at least to me) amassed city blocks of properties.

Newport US RE is undertaking a massive redevelopment project of up to eight blocks that would bridge the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the Turner Field site under development by Georgia State University.

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A streetscape-rendering of proposed improvements to city blocks in downtown Atlanta just south of the Five Points MARTA station between the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the old Turner Field site. completely renovate that entire development.

Oh, and let’s not forget about the $1 billion mixed-use project slated to go up around Philips Arena that is also right in downtown.

Plans are to redevelop 25 buildings south of the Five Points MARTA station that will include a mix of street-level retail with offices and residential units above.

Renderings show street-side cafes, large sidewalks, bike lanes and a great reuse of the older buildings that line the streets.

The project would create a walkable and interesting streetscape in an area that needs it. One of the big knocks on the old Turner Field and the Georgia Dome was that there was nothing to do around these venues.

When patrons went to a game or event downtown, there was nothing to do but go straight there and leave. Turner Field, Phillips Arena and the Georgia Dome were like islands.

This project along with the others mentioned could bring Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the new Turner site into the community.

To understand the scale of what’s going on in Atlanta these days, any one of the many projects going up would absolutely transform most of our suburban cities. It’s amazing that a $1 billion project is only the side-story in this article. (Avalon in Alpharetta was $500 million). Atlanta has become a behemoth, a player and fun place to live.

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Forsyth County invests $120K in economic plan Project establishes long-term, interim strategy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted July 11 to approve $120,000 toward an economic development plan run by the chamber of commerce.

The money, drawn from the county 2017 budget, will help the plan get funded through the end of the year. The chamber will return to the county finance committee for funding next year.

Another $54,000 will be used for the project from the hotel/motel tax.

James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the plan is a way to create positive impacts on the county, including • Shorter work commutes • Reduced traffic congestion • And a better quality of life for citizens

It also calls for renewed efforts for commercial growth. Nearly 12 years ago the chamber started an economic development department to help reverse the trend of the shrinking commercial portion of the tax digest.

In 2005, the county’s tax digest – taxable property – consisted of 81 percent residential and 19 percent commercial. Ten years later, the commercial portion of the digest rose to 28 percent.

By 2025, McCoy said the plan is to have the commercial portion climb to 40 percent and continue to improve.

Additionally, the focus is to reduce the residential portion of the tax digest from 71 percent to 60 percent by 2025, he said.

The investment is expected to generate an estimated $39 million in new commercial revenues for the county for an estimated 764 percent return.

Local governments depend on some measure of commercial growth to help offset the tax burden levied on homeowners.

Additionally, the residential property tax burden will be reduced by approximately $1.35 billion through 2025.

The county’s investment into economic development has been good, McCoy said. For every $1 of public funds invested in the chamber’s current economic development activities, $358 was added back to the county’s tax digest.

McCoy said the chamber analyzed surrounding counties’ plans, excluding Dawson County which is currently considering defunding its public portion of economic development.

“If you look at our competitors, particularly North Fulton, we are outspent by all of them,” McCoy said. “If you look at them in aggregate and in total, we are outspent 10 to one. There’s a real opportunity for us when we consider the return on investment.”

The group looked at what the plan could look like between now and 2025.

He said the determined the cumulative residential tax savings to homeowners in Forsyth County has a marginal savings of $28 million over that period of

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Chamber’s Brandon Beach named Legislator of the Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce recently announced that CEO and President Brandon Beach was honored as Legislator of the Year at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce annual legislative meeting. The meeting was held on Thursday, June 8, and recognized outstanding House and Senate leaders who are dedicated to BEACH supporting business and economic development in the community.

“I would like to thank the Georgia Chamber for their Legislator of the Year award,” said Sen. Beach.

“The citizens of my district elected me to create jobs and fight for small business, and I look forward to working with the Chamber to continue doing so in the future.”

Rep. Christian Coomer (R – Cartersville) also received the Legislator of the Year award for his work as the House majority whip.

Rep. Mark Newton (R – Augusta) was recognized as Rookie of the Year for his work with the Georgia business community during his first term in the House of Representatives.

Atlanta magazine recognizes top physicians in the area NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Several local Georgia Urology physicians were recently named as top doctors in metro Atlanta by Atlanta magazine in its July issue.

They are: • Dr. Lawrence Goldstone: Alpharetta and Glenridge offices • Dr. Hal Scherz: Alpharetta and Glenridge (pediatrics) offices • Dr. Fred Shessel: Alpharetta and Glenridge offices • Dr. David Banks: Roswell and Cumming offices • Dr. Andrew Kirsch: Glenridge (pediatrics) office • Dr. Edwin Smith: Glenridge (pediatrics) office • Dr. Scott Miller: Glenridge (robotics) office • Dr. Mark Haber: Cumming and Glenridge offices

Emory Johns Creek Hospital wins ‘Georgia Safe to Sleep’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown were recently selected as Georgia Safe to Sleep Hospitals.

The program includes statewide public health interventions to protect infants from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes of death.

Each year in the U.S., more than 4,000 infants without a prior known illness or injury die suddenly.

During the past year, both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown have updated their safe sleep policies, educated staff on expanded safe infant sleep recommendations, defined patient education and monitored how safe sleep is modeled in the hospital through crib audits.

More than 75 hospitals in Georgia — including Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown — have pledged to model safe sleep behaviors for infants.

For more information about the Georgia Safe to Sleep program, visit dph.georgia.gov/safetosleep.

If you look at [North Fulton] in aggregate and in total, we are outspent 10 to one. There’s a real opportunity for us when we consider the return on investment.”

JAMES McCOY President of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce time, McCoy said.

If the school system is included in that analysis, for every $1 invested in the plan from now to 2025, homeowners would save $16.

Housing: Continued from Page 13 units will almost certainly be working in the Sandy Springs area.

• The City of Atlanta has seen substantial new quantities of workforce housing over the past decade. The Atlanta Beltline, Midtown and Buckhead are the primary targets for this construction. The Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District includes an Affordable Housing Trust Fund which recently received $14 million after bonds were issued in December 2016. On February 15, the city announced it would authorize $40 million in Housing Opportunity Bonds, to include funding for multifamily rental, down payment assistance for single family, land acquisition, and owner-occupied rehab.

• In Decatur, developers of multi-family units can receive a 20 percent density bonus that allows them to exceed the residential unit densities by 20 percent if 75 percent of these additional units are marketed to individuals and families making 80 percent of the median income. This incentive program, known as the “Lifecycle Housing Density Bonus,” is available for both for-sale condominiums and for-rent apartment developments.

Alpharetta Councilman Jim Gilvin said it is interesting to see what initiatives other cities are taking for workforce housing, but he added Alpharetta is unique from other Metro Atlanta cities.

He suggested consultants tailor future comparative research to cities that more closely resemble Alpharetta’s economic and demographic conditions – if any can be found.

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FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Browse through hard cover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell library for materials and community programs. The sale will be July 21-23, times vary, at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. For more information, email Roswellgafriends@gmail.com.

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American Legion Post 201, Alpharetta

Mon – Fri 3pm – close; Sat – Sun 1pm - close Vice Cdr Lisa Dernovish – lisadernovish@gmail.com 201 Wills Rd; Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-275-9023

SAL, Sons of the American Legion, AL Post 201

Mon – Fri 3pm – close; Sat – Sun 1pm - close Chris Anderson – canderson@alpharetta.ga.us 201 Wills Rd; Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-275-9023

Womens Auxiliary, American Legion Post 201

Mon – Fri 3pm – close; Sat – Sun 1pm - close Becca Anderson – finaganfreya@gmail.com 201 Wills Rd; Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-275-9023

Grayback Base, North Metro (Submarine Service)

2nd Sunday @ 1:30 PM Mike Kotler; fixmikey2@aol.com The Pub Perimeter 4000 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.; Atlanta, GA 30346 770-841-7082

Johns Creek Veterans Assoc.

4th Wednsday, 6pm – 8pm Mike Mizell, Pres – Michael,Mizell@securitymss.com Park Place Rec Ctr, Newtown Park,; Johns Creek, GA 678-6185260

VetBuds, North Fulton

3rd Wednsday at 7:30am – 9:00am Kent Sharp, Pres. mksharp@gmail.com The Uptown Grill 9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd; Johns Creek, GA 404-291-2205

VFW Post 12002, North Fulton (Veterans of Foreign Wars)

2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm – until Jim Swain, Cdr – jim@swainlawlawfirm.net 44 Acadamy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-891-9526

EVENTS: HONORING VETERANS

What: Join the Roswell Rotary Club as it celebrates its 10th anniversary trip of taking veterans to Washington D.C. When: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Roswell Founders Hall, 1076 Canton Street, Roswell Cost: $125 More info: roswellrotary.club/honor-air

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary.

When: Monday, July 17, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SOCIAL SINGERS

What: Join the Park Place Social Singers to join others and sing for pleasure. The songs are primarily popular songs from the 1930s through 1960s.

When: Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

SALAMANDER TRACKING

What: Project Salamander Tracker is a Citizen Science project to observe our local salamander population. People ages seven and older are invited to look under the coverboards and identify species, measure size and track the wetlands health and water quality.

Closed toed shoes required.

When: Wednesday, July 26, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

MOVIES AT PARK PLACE

What: Come to Park Place to watch “A Dog’s Purpose.”

When: July 26-27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

FREE TRIAL TAI CHI CLASS

What: Join a free trial tai chi class with Bruce Watson.

When: Thursday, July 27, 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Where: 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: northfulton.com/calendar

POTLUCK LUNCH AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

What: Join Park Place for the monthly potluck lunch and birthday celebration for members’ birthdays. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite covered dish or side item.

When: Thursday, July 27, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET

What: Every Saturday of the summer, Lambert High School will serve as the grounds for a farmers market showcasing local vendors. Products include fresh baked cookies, locally made honey, homemade pasta sauce, and more.

When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m.

Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “BRER RABBIT”

What: Enjoy David Stephens’ rendition of “The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit” as he takes Brer Rabbit and his friends on adventures.

When: July 17-22, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per person, $30 for a summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

What: Enjoy live music during the Summer Concert Series, this month featuring Stooges Brass Band and AJ Ghent Band. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks.

When: Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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STYX AND REO SPEEDWAGON WITH DON FELDER

What: Midwest rockers Speedwagon and Styx are hitting the road together with “The Midwest Rock ‘n’ Roll Express” Tour.

When: Sunday, July 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Verizon Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $27.50-$99.50 More info: vzwamp.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: KID’S YOGA

What: Children can be introduced to the practice of yoga. The class will be taught by a certified instructor.

When: Friday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

AEROSPACE, STAR WARS AND DRONES

What: This children’s event explores drone science and allows participants to create small drones and airplanes with LED lights to create headlights and landing lights. To register, email liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov.

When: Saturday, July 22, 1-3p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MARVEL-OUS MOVIES

What: Children and teens are invited to watch “Ant Man” with their friends. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

When: Monday, July 24, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library Auditorium, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

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RUBIK’S CUBE LIVE DEMO

What: High schoolers are invited to learn how to work the Rubik’s cube.

When: Monday, July 24, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

CATCH-A-CRAFT

What: Local children’s book illustrator and artist Christina Larkins is hosting an afternoon craft project session. No reservations required.

When: Tuesday, July 25, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

“THE FAT BOY CHRONICLES”

What: Join for an informal anti-bullying workshop with children and parents after viewing a free screening of “The Fat Boy Chronicles.” Mike Buchanan, author and screenwriter, will lead the workshop and hold a Q-and-A. When: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ENDANGERED SPECIES PRESENTATION

What: The Georgia Wildlife Division will help library patrons get to know Georgia’s endangered wildlife species.

When: Wednesday, July 26, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

CROCHET CLUB

What: Join Milton Library’s crochet club, which meets every other Thursday. Attendees are asked to bring their own supplies.

When: Thursday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

Here comes (actually, there goes) the sun!

August 21 – have you marked it on your calendar yet? That’s the date of the coming total solar eclipse.

It’s the first total solar eclipse in the United States in close to 40 years, STEVE HUDSON and northeastern Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Georgia is one of the places where you can experience it yourself.

The path of totality - that is, the path where the sun will be completely obscured by the moon and where a total eclipse will be visible - includes a number of Georgia’s state parks.

Several parks are planning special festivities around the occasion.

To whet your appetite and help you get started with your planning, here’s a quick look at what’s planned at one of the parks within the band of totality – Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Ga. Vogel State Park, located at the base of Blood Mountain, is one of Georgia’s oldest state parks. Offering hiking, camping and a 22-acre lake, it draws visitors from throughout the region. It’s a particularly popular destination in the fall when the leaves begin to change.

But Vogel’s popularity may peak on Aug. 21, since the park is within the area where the eclipse will be total.

The excitement starts at 10 a.m. and includes not only educational displays and special presentations (for example, you’ll learn about the science behind the eclipse and about how to view it safely) but hands-on activities too. In fact, kids can make their own pinhole solar eclipse viewing camera for just $1. They can also make a color-changing bracelet for $2 or their own eclipse book for free.

There should be plenty of time to enjoy all of that before the eclipse itself begins.

When does the eclipse actually start there? At Vogel, the moon will begin to pass between the earth and the sun just a few minutes after 1 p.m. Gradually, the moon will obscure more and more of the sun until it completely blocks out the light and day turns to dark. At this site, totality will last from 2:34-2:36 p.m. – almost two minutes.

As you have no doubt heard, it is extremely dangerous to view the eclipse without special protective equipment. According to the park, the necessary special eclipse viewing glasses should be available for purchase for $2.

For more info on the eclipse-related activities at Vogel, call the park at 706-745-2628.

What about camping at Vogel during the eclipse? As you might expect, demand for campsites is extremely high during this rare event.

As of this writing, Vogel State Park is fully booked from Sunday, Aug. 20, through Tuesday, Aug. 22. In fact, the park has been booked for eclipse day for a very long time, with people coming from all over the country (and even from outside the United States) to take advantage of the great viewing opportunity that Vogel State Park will offer.

There’s always a chance of a cancellation, but I wouldn’t bet on it. The next total eclipse to be visible in the United States will take place in April 2024, but it won’t be total in Georgia.

So don’t let this one get away.

Discover more great hiking along the Chattahoochee in Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH, available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods.

The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education, and library instruction.

Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable.

Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and

leadership opportunities round out the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.

Please visit www.mcginniswoods. org to learn more. Call 770-664-7764 to set up a private tour today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!

Inspiring Students with the Passion to Excel

• Customized College-Prep Curriculum (K-12) • Independent Study Courses For Credit • Flexibility in Scheduling • STEAM-oriented classrooms • Attention to Individual Needs • Supportive, nurturing environment • 5:1 Student:Teacher Ratio

• Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade • Nurturing environment featuring small class sizes, hands-on academics, STEM, and monthly field trips • Middle School • After school, competitive sports, and robotics teams

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5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30005 www.McGinnisWoods.com • 770-664-7764 SACS, GAC and NAEYC accredited

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EDUCATION FOCUS • Sponsored Section

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Woodward Academy’s success with ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ No matter the industry or field, successful people are sure to have one thing in common: they’re strong problem solvers. All the better--especially in this era of rapid technological development--if they can confront challenges efficiently, collaboratively, and by using design thinking and other strategies to think outside the box and find truly creative solutions.

These are exactly the skills the Odyssey of the Mind program develops, which is why here at Woodward Academy we emphasize the program from a young age, routinely sending teams to state and national competition.

An international creative problemsolving program, Odyssey of the Mind has been around for 25 years but remains on the cutting edge of developing the skills kids need to find success as revered engineers, brilliant musicians, or in any other future their passion dictates. The program engages students on multiple levels, stretching their brains, sharpening critical thinking, and allowing their ideas to come to life

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Through a series of spontaneous and verbal challenges, participants must solve open-ended problems big and small using divergent thinking, unlocking their true creativity as they work through solutions. An environment free of criticism or judgement helps kids explore beyond traditional thinking and, in the process, participants build selfconfidence, develop life skills, work on listening and direction-following, create new friendships, strengthen teamwork, and are able to recognize and explore their true potential. Not to mention, have fun!

At Woodward Academy, we’ve long recognized the immense benefits of the Odyssey of the Mind program. In addition to multiple classes, camps, and clubs that work on Odyssey of the Mind problems and strategies, every year we’re proud to send our teams to the state tournament, and--for several years in a row, including this past year-we’re proud to have one of our teams win the state championship and go on

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Success in school, success in life The Cottage School The Cottage School (TCS) has provided a comprehensive program for middle and high school students with learning differences for the past 32 years. Last August, TCS expanded its program by adding a 4th and 5th grade class.

TCS offers a unique program that focuses on small class sizes, a collaborative student/teacher environment and a work-based model that promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence. TCS provides an accredited academic college preparatory curriculum that meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. Experiential classes and clubs

include archery, drama, forensics, and horticulture, among many others.

The school’s 23-acre Roswell campus includes computer and science labs, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS offers year-round sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, cross-country, tennis and golf.

The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-8688 www.cottageschool.org

Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting.

Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities.

Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory

strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months.

Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www. millsprings.org or call (770) 360-1336.

Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/ SB10 program. The school is a 501(c) (3) organization governed by a board of trustees. Mill Springs Academy, 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004.

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‘Get in the Habit’ debuts at Cumming Playhouse

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Original musical runs July 20-30 CUMMING, Ga. — North Georgia playwright, producer, performer and director Jeneen Hammond will debut a new original musical at the Cumming Playhouse during a two-weekend run from July 20-30. Show times are 8 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays.

“Get in the Habit” is a heavenly musical comedy that tells the story of a group of displaced singing nuns and their monsignor who find themselves in the heart of New Orleans. Being originally from “up North,” the members of this group quickly begin suffering from a wide range of cultural shocks as they try to incorporate themselves into a Southern convent.

“This show has been so much fun to create and to see come to life with our amazingly talented cast,” Hammond said. “It’s filled with laughs and so many great moments that audiences won’t soon forget it.”

With its live, four-piece band, “Get in the Habit” also offers more than a dozen songs, most of which are original pieces written by Hammond, songwriter Felice Williams and cast member Juawanna McGhee.

Hammond, who has been writing and directing original shows for schools

Kim Norton, left, and Jeneen Hammond rehearse for the play. and churches for more than 20 years, said the multi-cultural cast of about 20 members is made up of many veteran performers, as well as some new young talents.

Tickets to “Get in the Habit” at the Cumming Playhouse are $20 or $15 for seniors 60 and over, students 18 and under, veterans, and groups of 25 or more. Go to playhousecumming.com or call 770-781-9178 to order tickets or for more information.

Parks and rec fall baseball, softball registration now open FORSYTH COUTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation began accepting registrations for fall baseball and softball July 17, and will end Friday, August 4.

Baseball and softball leagues are offered for boys and girls ages 4, who are that age by Sept. 1, through 17.

“Our fall baseball and softball leagues are very popular in the county,” Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor said. “It’s a great way for kids and their families to kick off the new school year, make friends and have fun, all while staying active.”

Registrations will be accepted online at forsythco.com/parks and at the county’s three recreation centers located at Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, and Old Atlanta Park, 810 Nichols Road. The registration fee is $75 for Forsyth County residents and $150 for non-county residents.

After registration, children will be placed into their appropriate age division. League practices will begin the week of August 28 with games beginning in mid-September. The season ends in mid-October.

Fall baseball and softball is an instructional league and scores or standings will not be recorded.

The intent of the fall league is for the participants to have fun and learn the playing rules that will be used in the following spring season.

For information, visit forsythco.com/parks or call 770-781-2215.

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Commissioners adopt overlay for Coal Mountain area FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted an overlay July 6 for the Coal Mountain area of northern Forsyth County.

An overlay district is a defined geographic area encompassing one or more zoning districts and imposing additional requirements above and beyond those required by the underlying zoning district.

The Coal Mountain Overlay is intended to create visual unity through an elevated level of design quality applied throughout the area.

Simultaneously, the overlay is designed to enhance the individuality of three distinct character nodes, Coal Mountain, Hammond’s Crossing and Matt, whose identity has come about through historic settlement and land use.

District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, the district commissioner for the Coal Mountain area, assembled the Coal Mountain Overlay Committee to work on this initiative and make recommendations for the overlay that Planning and Community Development staff then turned into code.

“The purpose of this process was to create a standard and to raise the bar for north Forsyth and these character areas,” Jones Mills said. “A committee came together and devoted many hours of their time to help create a lasting vision and a legacy for this area that stretches from Hammond’s Crossing to Coal Mountain to Matt. Each area has different characteristics that reflect qualities the committee found important

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 arrested July 2 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving without a valid license. ►► Khai Lian Mung, 32, of Lumpkin Campground Road, Dawsonville, was arrested July 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gordon Edward II Dionne II, 25, of Cross Creek Court, Auburn, Georgia, was arrested July 2 on Melrose Trace for DUI and hit and run. ►► Melanie Ann May, 41, of Eagle Mountain Drive, Ellijay, was arrested

DEATH NOTICES Ronald Clark, of Suwanee, passed away July 2, 2017. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marie Ayash Cumbie, 88, of Cumming, passed away July 2, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

A committee came together and devoted many hours of their time to help create a lasting vision and a legacy for this area that stretches from Hammond’s Crossing to Coal Mountain to Matt...”

CINDY JONES MILLS District 4 Commissioner such as architecture, landscaping, lighting and signage. This is a benchmark that we can improve upon, and it is a wonderful start of many more great things to come to our area.”

The requirements established by the Coal Mountain Overlay are intended to improve the aesthetic of

July 5 on McFarland Parkway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Truett Wade Scales, 57, of Hunters Trace Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 6 on Bethelview Road for DUI and failure to yield to vehicles when entering road. ►► Amber Nicole Phillips, 23, of Princeton Trace, Cumming, was arrested July 7 on Buford Highway for DUI and following too closely. ►► Jan Keith Wilson, 73, of Yellow Creek Court, Cumming, was arrested July 8 on Lakeland Plaza for DUI and improper turn. ►► Andrew Shumake, 26, of Gallant Fox Lane, Suwanee, was arrested July

John Edward Dingler, 55, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Artie Heard Hammond, 92, of Cumming, passed away July 5, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Patricia D. Hardy, of Cumming, passed away July 6, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Dolores M. Higgins, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2017. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

the area as well as set the stage for creating destinations in the future. Outlined in the Coal Mountain Overlay are: • Use prohibitions • Encouragement of civic space, interconnectivity and bicycle parking • Building placement to reduce vehicle presence within nodes is incentivized • Screening requirements for loading areas, dumpsters, drive-through facilities and shopping • cart storage • Sign height, size and type requirements • Height and color restrictions on commercial and residential light poles • Commercial architecture requirements pertaining to material type and amount, color, projections/ recesses, roofline variation and common areas • Residential architecture requirements pertaining to multi-sided facades, material type and amount, as well as the screening and placement of trash receptacles and enclosures, utility equipment and roof equipment • Landscape strip requirements intended to reinforce the main Highway 369 corridor as well as support the distinctive character of each node through a prescribed tree pairing; the landscape section also includes approved and prohibited plant lists and an administrative variance that supports right-of-way beautification efforts

8 on Estuary Trail for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving while license suspended or revoked.

Drug arrests ►► Scarlett Victoria Chambers, 24, of

Hope Road, Cumming, was arrested July 2 on Hope Road for possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. ►► Tony Hunter Cohron, 35, of Strickland Blvd., Flowery Branch, was arrested July 4 on Port Royale Drive for possession with intent to sell, possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I controlled substance. ►► Jamon Martel Lee, 23, of Union Pointe Drive, Union City, was arrested

July 8 on Ga. 400 for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule IV substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects and wanted person located. ►► Mario Juan Ledford, 32, of Northwood Drive, Atlanta, was arrested July 8 on Ga. 400 for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, wanted person located, speeding and driving in violation of a limited permit. ►► Hannah Mary Burke, 31, of White Road, White, was arrested July 8 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug-related objects, no valid insurance and suspended registration.

George Mansour III, of Roswell, passed away July 8, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Frank Thomas, of Johns Creek, passed away July 5, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Thomas Arthur Martin, 67, of Cumming, passed away June 29, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Mary Ward, of Alpharetta, passed away July 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Richard Neal May, 70, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Bobby C. Weldy, Sr., 86, of Forsyth County, passed away July 5, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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The successful candidates will have excellent oral/ written communication skills and experience working with a low income population. BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Social Work certification required for Social Work position, desirable for Case Worker position. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@nfcchelp.org Full-time PRESCHOOL TEACHER-FT/PT INFANT TEACHER. CLEANING PERSON Positions open immediately! Benefits available. Excellent pay.

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CRAFTSMEN Handymen/remodelers needed. Must have tools, drivers license, and experience in carpentry, drywall and light plumbing/ electrical. Call 770-7770515

MILTON Multi family. Triple Crown Subdivision, just North of Providence Road and Birmingham Highway Roundabout. Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-2pm.

Furniture, lamps, rugs, clothing, accessories, dishes, etc

Greenlawn/Roswell Chapel of Peace, prime location inside. 2 sideby-side crypts on 3rd (eye) level. $12,000 both, priced for quick sale.

706-825-2842

OAK DINING ROOM SET: 8 chairs, China cabinet. $700. 770-769-6135

LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman 42”. 19.5 HP variation speed.

Slightly used. $849.50.

770-410-9331

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

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GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/stone bench.

Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”.

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MARKETING Atlanta’s Premier roofing and restoration company looking to hire for all marketing positions.

Young, energetic people and/ or senior citizen needed to pass out door knockers to homes in the area. Also looking for canvassers who can knock on the door and hand out some literature about free roofing inspections.

Professional sales people, managers welcome. We offer great pay, negotiable work hours, could be mornings, afternoons, evenings. If have what it takes, its a wonderful, flexible and well paid job.

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Job Seekers Now Hiring Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time an dfull time work positions for responsible, hard working young men and women who are looking for a great work place experience.

770-521-0599 Call to speak with a manager.

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Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA-30022 Medlock Bridge; 210 Lake Heights Drive.

Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-3:30PM. REALLY low prices on costume and sterling jewelry! Etc.

MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision, Bethany Bend and Highway 9, Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-1pm.

ALPHARETTA Windrose; multi family.

Off Christopher Robin between McGinnis and Caney Roads. Saturday 7/22, 8am-2pm.

Moving Sale CUMMING-30041 1085 Bookhout Drive.

Friday 7/21, Saturday 7/22, 8am-5pm.

Household ALPHARETTA Lakeview Estates Subdivision; 9625 Redbird Lane 30022.

Friday 7/21, 12PM-6PM and Saturday 7/22, 9AM-4PM. Furniture; Brinkman grill; piano; Oriental rug; books; dvd movies; pictures; etc.

Animals Horses SPECIAL HORSE AND TACK AUCTION Saturday July 22nd, 5pm at Pony Express Stockyard, 1852 Highway 11 South, Covington GA 30014.

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Bargains Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill Section-Lot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4.

Nice view of lake. $5000/ OBO. Retail $10,000.

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Collectibles MENS’ RING: 18 carat yellow gold. Size 12.

Featuring 1.79 carats round blue sapphire surrounded by 1 carat channel set baguette diamonds. $5000/ obo. Appraised $8446.

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678-620-1818 RECLINER CHAIR: Blue leather. $250.

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678-620-1818 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

770-605-0399 BEDROOM: 6 piece Mediterranean style. King headboard, triple dresser, 2 mirrors, 2 night tables. $250. 404-797-3422 END TABLE: Gray, 1 small drawer, bottom shelf $30.

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N G $150.

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Medical Equipment

Real Estate

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kids’ $150.

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$40.

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