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Price wins House seat Defeats 2 opponents in special election By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- Former Roswell City Councilmember Betty Price has won the special election for State House District 48. Price, running as a Republican, was one of three candidates in the race and won with 51 percent of the vote, dismissing any chances of a runoff. She received nearly 1,400 votes out of 2,600 cast. The seat came open when Rep. Harry Geisinger passed away this year. The district

I’m glad it’s over and I’m excited to get started. I’m ready to go.” JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

Boxing great Evander Holyfield, center, came to Alpharetta to speak with kids of the Alpharetta PAL. With him are Alpha PAL Executive Director Veronica Carew, right, and Alpharetta Officer Phil Ritchey, left.

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were the lessons that can help them achieve their goals in life. “The same things I learned as a kid allowed me to succeed in life - listen, follow directions and don’t quit,” Holyfield said. Beginning his boxing career at age 8, Holy-

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largely encompasses Roswell. The three candidates running were Price, Dave McCleary, another Republican, and Jimmy Johnson, a Democrat.

Price said election night, July 14, was nerve-racking, with results not coming in until after 10 p.m. The chances of a runoff were PRICE high, with three candidates, including another Republican. That did not happen. “It’s really nice to be finished,” she said. “I’m glad it’s over and I’m excited to get started. I’m ready to go.” Price said she will look to tackle issues such as the formation of Milton County, expanding the homestead exemption and immigration issues. A physician by training, Price said she hopes to get placed on committees such as Health and Human Services, where her skills could be most useful. The edge in the election was gained in the race by sheer “doggedly hard work,” she said. Knocking on doors and calling every number helped. “I kept my nose down, worked hard and had a lot of help,” she said. “It was quite a valuable experience. I met so many great people campaigning. “The district is in good hands.”

ELECTION RESULTS Jimmy Johnson (D) Dave McCleary (R) Betty Price (R)

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Department honored by PETA for efforts By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- The Roswell Police Department recently received praise from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for rescuing two dogs that were left inside of a hot car. Roswell Police Officers Bill Lowe and Michael Shrout responded to a call in June of the dogs locked in a car on a hot day. The officers were able to get the dogs out and cool them off by giving them water and putting them in an airconditioned car. “When we arrive on the scene and locate the owners, most of the excuses that we hear from the dog owners are that they were only in the store for a few minutes,” said Officer Lisa Holland, a spokeswoman for the department. “But that’s all it takes for an animal to start suffering.” When a dog is left in a hot car, the interior temperature can reach over 150 degrees within minutes on a hot day, Holland said. Dogs in particular are susceptible for dehydration since they sweat differently than humans. Holland said people need to learn not to leave their pets in cars. “We’ve seen that happen when a lady left her dog in her car in the Home Depot parking lot a couple of months

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Roswell Police Officers Bill Lowe, left, and Michael Shrout, right, are awarded an award from PETA for rescuing two dogs locked in hot cars in Roswell. Police Chief Rusty Grant holds the plaque. ago. We documented it, and showed this video on our Facebook page to educate the public on the dangers of leaving your dog in a hot car. Sadly, we are still having these types of incidents happing in Roswell.” Owners found with animals in cars can be charged with cruelty to animals. The department was awarded with the “Compassionate Police Department” award.

“We are thankful to the citizen who called 911 when they saw that there was an animal in distress,” said Police Chief Rusty Grant. Anyone seeing pets in a hot car are advised to call 911. Dispatchers can tell you the estimated time that it will take for an officer to arrive to the scene. In most cases, officers will be able to respond within minutes.

way. ►► Jonathan Shane Wirt, 34, of Marietta was arrested June 27 on Morris Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, improper U-turn and notice of change of address. ►► Jamal Elliot Jones, 25, of Suwanee was arrested June 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Leonardo Rincon, 45, of Woodland Hills Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 26 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, suspended license, speeding, failure to maintain lane and violation of license restrictions. ►► Kathleen E. Johnson, 22, of Canton was arrested June 26 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and fail-

ure to yield when turning left. ►► Michael Patrick Haley, 56, of Aviary Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested June 25 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Christopher G. Macmanus, 31, of Tyrone Place, Roswell, was arrested July 4 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Ram A. Balaji, 52, of Majestic Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested July 5 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jacob Benjamin Singer, 25, of Marietta was arrested July 3 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A group of teens and two women were arrested July 6 after allegedly trying to steal hundreds of dollars-worth of toys. Employees of the North Point Toys R Us told police they saw Tia Trene Porter, 26, and Parris Dominique Royster, 28, both of Atlanta, enter the store with a 15-year-old girl and two 16-year-old boys. They began placing items in a shopping cart – mostly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bed sheets, clothing and lamps. The group then fled the store, cart in tow, and unloaded the items in an SUV. When em-

MILTON, Ga. – A teenage boy and his family were the victims of an online scam, thanks to an errant photograph. According to the victim, he signed up for a smartphone app named “Kik,” which allows text and photo messages. The teen began communication with a girl and sent her an “accidental” picture. Someone else then contacted the victim and demanded he sign up for a website and provide his credit card information or his photo would be released online. The victim signed up using his mother’s credit card. The mother was made aware of the issue after two charges appeared on her account – one for $2 and one for $39.99 for an adult website.

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Man caught with forged credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Nigerian man is suspected of forgery July 11 after he and another man allegedly tried to buy electronics using fake credit cards. According to store employees, the 19-year-old Nigerian man and another man of similar age walked into the Apple Store at North Point Mall. They picked up an Apple watch and three IPhones, for a total value of $3,500. They attempted to pay for the merchandise using

a fake credit card. When they were found out, the two men ran from the store. Only the Nigerian man was caught. On him, police allegedly found a second credit card that was also fake. Police arrested the man for forgery.

Police chase, catch suspects JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – What started as a loitering call July 3 quickly turned more violent, leading to a police chase and aggravated assault. According to police, they were initially called out to a Parian Run address after

Revue & News | July 23, 2015 | 3 reports of suspicious activity. Police were on the lookout for a white sedan. This vehicle was spotted on Medlock Bridge Road as it hit a police car. The suspect car continued driving on Medlock Crossing Parkway until it lost a tire. Three men fled the vehicle. One was immediately caught. Another led police on a foot chase before being arrested. The third man escaped. One man, the alleged driver, was a 19-year-old man from Lawrenceville. On his person police allegedly found a forged $100 bill and two Social Security cards that did not

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Wire and Wood festival could expand dramatically 3-day concert weekend proposed By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Wire and Wood songwriters’ festival may look entirely different this year. The City Council heard a proposal July 20 that would expand the event from one day to three, and charge for entry. “The goal has been to try and create an open space for music in the metropolitan area and do it well. We have done it well in the past,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. Belle Isle and some members of the city took a visit to the 30A Songwriters Festival of South Walton, Florida. It had similar beginnings as Alpharetta, said Russell Carter, an organizer of the event. “We started with 12 venues and 40 artists the first year. The people who came to the event loved it,” he said.

“The next year, twice as many people bought tickets. The next year twice that number bought tickets.” The OctoBELLE ISLE ber festival is now seven years old and still growing. Carter said it is now named on lists of iconic events in the country, alongside Mardi Gras. The same could happen for Alpharetta, he said. “The goal for Alpharetta is to do the same thing. You create a niche so people can only come here to get a great experience.” Carter suggested the city start modestly, convert the event from free to paid, build better stages and book better musicians. This will draw a regional crowd. City officials say nearly 10,000 people – mostly Alpharetta residents – attended last year’s daylong Wire and Wood event. That event was

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Alpharetta’s Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival will be in October. This year, it may be much larger than previous years. free. Carter said 1,500 was more realistic if the event were to be paid-entry. As a payto-enter event, barricades or fences would be set up to keep ticket-holders and the public separate. Council had many issues

with this idea. “As a city, is this the direction we want to go?” asked Councilmember Jim Gilvin. “A three-day event downtown and make it not as inclusive to local businesses? That’s a key

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Georgia’s unemployment rate drops in June NORTH FULTON, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 6.1 percent in June, down two-tenths of a percentage point from May. The percentage has fallen 1.2 percent since June of 2014. Georgia’s unemployment rate is still higher than the national average of 5.3 percent. The national unemployment

rate also fell two-tenths of a percentage in June. “The rate dropped to its lowest point in seven years, as the number of unemployed Georgians fell by 8,421 and our employers continued to create jobs,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. The number of jobs in Georgia increased by 2,300, one-tenth of a percentage point, in June to 4,254,000.

The gains came in government, trade, transportation and warehousing, manufacturing, education and health services. Those gains were somewhat offset by losses in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, information services and construction. In the previous three years, Georgia gained an average of 8,300 jobs in June. “As we look at the over-the-

year picture, our employers created 106,000 jobs since June of last year,” said Butler. “Our job growth rate of 2.6 percent remains higher than the national rate of 2.1 percent and Georgia continues to be a national leader in job creation.” After 18 consecutive months of growth, Georgia’s labor force decreased by 12,981 to 4,761,272 in June. —Joe Parker

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‘An angel in our ears’ Community mourns death of Erin Jones 911 operator killed in murder-suicide By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Candles were lit, friends hugged and a community shared stories and memories of their dear friend, Erin Niccole Jones. Over 200 family, friends and coworkers joined together July 12 at North Forsyth High School to show their support at a candlelight vigil and memorial service. Jones, 28, was killed July 8 at her Dawsonville home after her boyfriend, David Geyer II, 43, shot her to death and then turned the gun on himself. Jones was a supervisor at the Forsyth County 911 Center, and lived in Dawsonville with Geyer and their four children, who were not home at the time of the shooting. Jones was mild and meek, her mother Tracey Childs said, but she loved big. “She wanted to make a difference and I look around and I think she did well,” Childs said. “Nothing can make it easy, but the outpouring of love has certainly helped.”

Her father, Mark LeFevre, said Jones taught him to be a better parent and left love wherever she went. “I pray we take that love and move it forward because what this world needs is love,” LeFevre said. “I pray as we leave tonight, we can love our fellow man and one another as we love ourselves.” Her brothers, Craig LeFevre and Ryan Howell, said growing up Jones was a guardian angel and a mother figure to them. Sandra Davenport, affectionately known as ‘Nana’ to Jones’ family, spoke at the memorial about the memories they shared. “Erin was the sweetest, dearest person I know,” Davenport said. “She loved her girls and family. She always had a kind word to say. We had great times together. Words can’t say what a wonderful person she was. She will be missed very much.” Outside of her family, Jones touched the lives of some members of Forsyth County EMS, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Officers she

Erin was the sweetest, dearest person I know.” SANDRA “NANA” DAVENPORT worked with, including Kurt Chambers. “I speak on behalf of the deputies who are here,” Chambers said. “Erin was that angel in our ear. She was calm in the midst of a storm. She was the sense of peace and calm. Thank God for the angels, thanks God for the 911 workers and thank God for Erin Jones. Even though we’re crying now, one day we’re going to see Erin again.” Sabrina Caraway, Jones’ coworker in the 911 Center, said she worked with Jones for 40 plus hours a week for three and a half years, and they were more than coworkers. “I told her all the time that she was amazing,” Caraway said. “All of this makes me so mad and so sad. She had a depth of wisdom way beyond her 28 years. I know I will forever carry her in my heart. I will be a better person for having known her.”

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The number of students from Alpharetta High School competing and winning both set records for the Georgia branch of FBLA.

FBLA Students Compete in National Leadership Conference ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On the week of June 28th, 61 students from Alpharetta High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed in the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago. Alpharetta had four first place finishes including Andrew Fu for Business Calculations, Josh Seides and Gavin Ng for their Community Service Project and Rohan Raina, Jeffrey

Zhang, and Bennett Zhu for Computer Gaming and Simulation Programming. The prestigious Future Business Leader Award was presented to Alpharetta High School student Apurva Gundaria. This was only the second time a Georgia High School student has won the award. A total of 28 students made the stage as top ten finalists in 19 different events. —Malik Jones

Milton graduates awarded scholarships ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Post Commander Bob Byrd, center, of veteran organization American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta, presented Lauren Fiorillo, left, and Amy Ruiz, right, with $1,000 scholarships each. Both are 2015 graduates of Milton High School. Fiorillo plans to attend Berry College and Ruiz plans to attend Georgia Tech in the fall. —Hillary Hunnings

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Fulton places 15 schools on list of lowest-performing schools in the state 2015 Priority and Focus schools point to schools which need additional support BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County School System had 15 of its 103 schools place among the lowest performing schools in the state, pointing to a need for additional support, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE). The majority of the schools on the list for 2015 were in South Fulton, with only one – Esther Jackson Elementary in Roswell – located in North Fulton. Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE said low performing schools are divided into two categories: Priority Schools, which are among the lowest 5 percent of all Title 1 schools, and Focus Schools

which are among the lowest 10 percent of all Title 1 schools. The criteria are based on academic achievement, which is the size of the gap between the school’s bottom 25 percent of students and the state average. Progress is measured by how much the gap closes from year to year, noted Cardoza. Title 1 schools are those schools that receive additional federal funding as a result of high poverty rates. Designating Priority and Focus schools is required under federal mandate as part of Georgia’s waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. “Identifying Priority and Focus schools allows us to offer targeted assistance where it is needed most,” said Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods. “The GDOE will work

with the schools identified to ensure they have the resources they need to provide a quality education for their students.” Repeated requests for comment from Fulton School officials on any plans to additionally support its 15 lowest performing schools were not answered. However, Cardoza noted all Priority and Focus schools can receive additional support made available through the GDOE. “GDOE provides school and district effectiveness specialists to support [Priority and Focus] schools through federal funding that comes through GDOE,” said Cardoza. “Priority and Focus schools will also receive additional federal funds and professional learning.” Fulton ranks in the middle of the pack among metro school systems with 15 total Priority and Focus schools. Atlanta with 37 schools and DeKalb with 29 schools on ei-

Girls host intellectual camps Debate, Model U.N. for kids By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – A lot of schoolage children live for their summers. Spending time outdoors, going to events and hanging out with friends. For some children, this is not enough. Sisters Simran and Smera Dhal decided they would fill part of their summer by hosting summer camps. Not just any camps – camps in debate

and Model United Nations. The camps were held the week of July 6 in the Waterside neighborhood. The Dhal sisters said they had about a dozen campers come to learn about debating formats and skills as well as the art of diplomacy with the U.N. Most of the campers were between the ages of 14 and 16. Simran, 16, runs the Northwestern Middle School debate club. She said she began the debate camp to get more students involved in debate and to learn the skills needed to hold

an argument. “I like arguing,” she said. “You can talk about current events and how to communicate with other people with other points of view. You use all the skills – research, communication, speaking – in school and life.” This was Simran’s first time hosting such a club and camp, but she believes she will do it again next year. Thirteen-yearold Smera ran the Model U.N. The dozen students in her

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ther list led the region, followed by Gwinnett Schools (3), Cobb Schools (4), Cherokee Schools (2) and Forsyth Schools with no schools labeled as Priority or Focus. In total, Georgia has 81 Priority schools and 165 schools designated as Focus Schools in 2015 out of approximately 2,300 public schools. This designation may become very significant if state voters approve a constitutional amendment in the 2016 general election to create an Opportunity School District (OSD). If approved, up to 100 of the lowest performing schools in the state could become part of the OSD and operated under state control apart from its home district. Priority and Focus schools will be one way of measuring low performance. “As for OSD schools, they are very closely aligned to the Priority and Focus schools but not exactly,” explained Cardo-

The majority of the schools on the list for 2015 were in South Fulton, with only one – Esther Jackson Elementary in Roswell – located in North Fulton. za. “Priority and Focus schools are only Title I schools, as required by the federal government.”

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When family violence comes home It’s always heartbreaking to hear about a domestic dispute. It’s hard to imagine healthy, happy women (or men) loving someone enough to stay with them after they’ve been hit, threatened or knocked unconscious. But even worse is hearing about a dispute ending in death. Such was the case for Erin Niccole Jones, 28, who was allegedly shot to death by her live-in boyfriend who then killed himself. This event is even more devastating because the pair had a total of four children who are now parentless. Those children luckily weren’t home, but that doesn’t mean they escaped unharmed. One of the most painfully tragic parts of the story is Jones worked for the 911 Center in Forsyth and volunteered with the Hall-Dawson Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program to help children who are abused and neglected. It is tragic that domestic violence, something Erin was trying to help others with, ended her own life. Her family, friends and coworkers gathered July 12 to share memories and to comfort each other. Over and over I heard people saying she was an angel and a role model and just a happy-go-lucky person. It hurts to know that someone with such a promising life can have everything taken away from her in an instant. I wonder how her home life was prior to this and if she had

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ever sought help. I also wonder if she knew about Family Haven in Forsyth, a women’s shelter that’s “an advocate for victims and families of domestic violence, providing shelter, programs and community education to end the cycle of violence.” The shelter operates a crisis line 24 hours, seven days a week with advocates available to provide information and make referrals for services and programs. The number is 770887-1121 in case anyone reading this may need it. Just know you’re not crazy for staying in the relationship. I wish Erin had called that line the first time she needed help, but I also understand it’s hard to take that first step when you’re in love. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. If nothing more, I hope Erin’s story and the love she gave and received will serve as a message to others in a similar situation. Rest well, Erin. Just know your legacy will live on.

Fulton County approves property tax cut of 10.9% At the Wednesday, July 15, Fulton County Commissioner’s meeting, I presented a proposal to decrease the 2015 general fund property tax millage rate by 10.9 percent. I’m pleased to report that my colleagues on the Board voted to approve my motion, which results in a 10.5 millage tax rate for 2015. This is a significant reduction from the 2014 millage rate of 11.781. I’m extremely pleased that my colleagues on the Board of Commissioners, in a 5-2 vote, have come together to endorse and approve this meaningful decrease in the 2015 millage rate. This reduction is a result of significant improvements in the structure and operations of Fulton County since January. It has been a total team effort, and I am proud of the new tone of our Board of Commissioners and the collaborative synergy that has been developed during the past six months.

The new reduced property tax rate will be reflected in the Fulton County portion of tax bills that will be distributed in August with payment due Oct. 15. Although the 2015 millage rate has declined, property values have generally increased and it is possible that your assessment may have risen. If you disagree with your assessed value, you may want to consider filing an appeal with the County. The details on the appeal process can be found on line at www.fultonassessor.org. I remain committed to achieving additional cost savings and efficiencies while continuing to improve service to constituents. Thank you again for your support, and I very much appreciate representing District 2 on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Bob Ellis, Fulton County Commissioner

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Confederate symbols tarnished by history I thought not to weigh in on Confederate flag this time. I wrote my first “furl that flag” column in 1983, calling for a change to the Georgia state flag. The first column I wrote for Appen Newspapers 10 years later was another call to change Georgia’s flag and remove the defiant Confederate battle flag that was incorporated in it. Called the 1956 flag, it had the St. Andrew’s cross affixed to it in defiance of the Supreme Court ruling to end segregation in the schools. Georgia settled that question finally nearly another decade later removing the cross in the early 2000s. But the issue arose again in aftermath of the tragic murders in Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina, the hothouse of the Confederacy, had to face up to the charges of flying the racist Confederate flag at that state capitol. To their credit, the South Carolina legislators did what needed to be done. Now just so you know, I am southern born and southern bred, and when I die I will be southern dead. My Uncle George had an extensive personal library about the Civil War, and I would spend hours reading through those books. This was history come alive. The bugles are blaring, the spurs jangling, and I am back in time with them (See box). I was that 14-year-old boy too. I would read the recounts of the battles, and in

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the back of my mind I willed that this time, this time we would win. Of course I never pictured what the South might look like had won its independence. I hate to imagine what kind of world would have evolved. It certainly would not have been mint juleps on the veranda. But the point is, the South did lose, and it grates at us. To spend all, risk all and lose must have had some worthy principle, some great cause. Right? It had to be more than the defense of slavery. So in the mind of most southerners I believe they do as I did. I separated the causes for that war from the war itself. Thus the cause became the struggle itself – a struggle for freedom. Yes, the white South fought for its freedom, which mostly concerned the right deprive blacks the right to theirs. That dichotomy lived comfortably in my white southern mind for many years. What southerners recall and what we revere is how our great-grandfathers answered the call to defend their homeland against what was seen as a foreign in-

William Faulkner on southern heritage Nobel laureate William Faulkner had a keen understanding of the southern psyche and shared it. In a “stream of consciousness” passage he captures what most southerners feel about the Civil War. They do not brood over the reasons or causes of that terrible war that scarred the South for many decades after. It is the struggle itself that is revered. Faulkner wrote: For every Southern boy fourteen years old, not once but whenever he wants it, there is the instant when it’s still not yet two o’clock on that July afternoon in 1863, the brigades are in position behind the rail fence, the guns are laid and ready in the woods and the furled flags are already loosened to break out and Pickett himself with his long oiled ringlets and his hat in one hand probably and his sword in the other looking up the hill waiting for Longstreet to give the word and it’s all in the balance, it hasn’t happened yet, it hasn’t even begun yet, it not only hasn’t begun yet but there is still time for it not to begin against that position and those circumstances which made more men than Garnett and Kemper and Armistead and Wilcox look grave yet it’s going to begin, we all know that, we have come too far with too much at stake and that moment doesn’t need even a fourteen-yearold boy to think This time. Maybe this time with all this much to lose than all this much to gain: Pennsylvania, Maryland, the world, the golden dome of Washington itself to crown with desperate and unbelievable victory the desperate gamble, the cast made two years ago.

vader. And like all civil wars, this one was bitter. It was a war to the knife, and knife to the hilt. But when it was over, the North quickly got back to the business of forging the United States. But the South could only take what solace there was in the glory of the “Lost Cause.” So memorials were built. Almost every town today has a Confederate memorial in the town square built by the generation that followed and honoring the sacrifices their fathers and mothers made. But they did not raise monuments to the end of slavery. They did not then nor really now acknowledge just how pernicious slavery was and the lasting effects Jim Crow law that followed for another century leaves still today. So while we southerners like to call upon our heritage to fly the Confederate flag, more specifically the battle flag with the St. Andrew’s cross, it rings hollow recalling what followed in the intervening century before civil rights for all became the law of the land. No, the effects of slavery did not end in 1865, and many will tell you did not end in 1965 with the Civil Rights Act. But at least we can mark 1965 as the beginning of the end. And so too does the decision to take down South Carolina’s Confederate flag by its own lawmakers. The southern heritage is tarnished with the blood and the psychic scarring that decades of Jim Crow rule left on the Americans who descended from slavery. We have forfeited the right to call the Confederate battle flag “our heritage” because we allowed it to become a symbol of hate. We lost it when we allowed our political leaders to co-opt the flag as a symbol of defiance against the end of apartheid in America. We lost it when we allowed racist groups to adopt it for their own brand of hate. That flag had to go, to send a message loud and clear that the violence and hatred of the past has no place in the future. It hurts me in a place deep in my heart to see it go. I said I was southern born and proud of it. But that pride has to be tempered not by what the South was but what it can become. And in that future hate has no place.

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Fulton reduces millage by nearly 11% Homeowners to get some relief for rising appraisals By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Board of commissioners approved July 15 a 10.9 percent reduction in the general fund tax millage rate. Some North Fulton residents experiencing rising home revaluations of 20 percent or more may not be as relieved. Fulton County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis presented the proposal approved by a 5-2 vote (commissioners Emma Darnell and Marvin Arrington Jr. opposed). This resulted in a millage rate of 10.5 mills tax rate for 2015 It was 11.7 mills last year. “This is not as great as the 17 percent reduction we gave last year, but it is a step in the right direction,” said District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “It’s hard to gauge the effect on individual homeowners because some evaluations have been increased.”

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Alpharetta boy honored after saving mother’s life By MALIK JONES news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hayden Hardy, age 11, was given a special treat after his quick thinking saved his mother’s life. When his mother collapsed from a life-threatening medical emergency, Hayden immediately dialed 911. He was able to clearly give the details of his mother’s condition to 911 operators and provided emergency care until medical personnel arrived. “He performed a remarkable feat and he had a very instrumental role in his mother’s

care and recovery. Hayden represents a positive role model for other youngsters out there and we want to celebrate him,” said George Gordon, with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. On July 17, as a reward for his heroism, Hayden was awarded a Certificate of Bravery from Gary George, the director of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Alpharetta firefighters also gave Hayden the ride of his life, when he and his friends and family were taken in a fire engine from his home to the local Bruster’s Ice Cream parlor located on Old Milton Parkway.

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Fourth Annual Christmas in July to benefit Hembree Farm ROSWELL, Ga. -- The Roswell Historical Society Hembree Farm Preservation Committee will hold its annual Christmas in July sale on July 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the farm, 775 Hembree Road in Roswell. The Historical Society owns the historic 1835 Hembree farmhouse situated on a portion of the original farmstead of some of the area’s earliest pioneers. Four chimneys need to be re-constructed as part of

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Equifax hiring Edgar Cruz, guitarist extraordinaire, in concert 500 positions Back from worldwide tour RUMC Job Networking To host job fair July 27 ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking ministry will host a job fair for Equifax Monday, July 27. Equifax is hiring managers and a talent acquisition team will meet with job seekers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Equifax hopes to add 500 or more employees in all areas of company needs and locations. RUMC’s Job Networking will offer more than 27 workshops beginning at 12:30 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to all job seekers and preregistration is necessary. See www.rumcjobnetworking for information. Candidates are encouraged to apply in advance, then meet hiring managers in person at the job fair. Go to equifax.com/about-equifax/ careers to view career opportunities. Candidates may send resumes directly to Careers@Equifax.com with “RUMC” in the subject field. Roswell United Methodist Church is in the heart of Historic Roswell at 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Each year Edgar Cruz performs more than 200 concerts and has played throughout America, Europe and South America. He has been a headliner at the prestigious Chet Atkins Guitar Festival every July in Nashville since 1995 and is a strong icon at major festivals in Oklahoma. Those who have witnessed Cruz’s performance immediately become entranced at the precision, speed and complexity with which his fingers strike the strings of his guitar to create a symphony of sound unusual to just one instrument. Cruz offers an incredible live repertoire of the greatest hits of the guitar, such as “Malagueña,” “Classical Gas,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “In the Mood,” “Dueling Banjos,” and “Hotel California. He also performs a classical medley, Latin favorites and medleys on the fly. A prolific performer, he has recorded 17 CDs and two DVDs. His versatility covers Country & Western, Beatles, Inspirational, Celtic and Broadway. Cruz has been named the Oklahoma’s Top Performing Artist and/or Acoustic Guitarist for more than 15 years by the Oklahoma Gazette. He has received numerous civic acknowledgments for his contributions to various charitable events. He also performs a wide variety of bookings including concerts, festivals, conventions and fiestas. Cruz holds a bachelor’s of music degree in guitar performance from Oklahoma City University. He was recently added to the Hispanic exhibit at The Oklahoma History Center and was also honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from Oklahoma City University in 2010. His YouTube video of “Bohemian Rhapsody” has more than 14,000,000 hits worldwide.

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Zachary Rahm, Alexander Rahm V, Andruw Patton and Noah Eberhardt all passed their Eagle Scout Board of Review June 25.

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New Eagle Scouts named for Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which is the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on June 25, 2015. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews: Zachary Rahm, of Troop 734, is sponsored by Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. His project was the

design and construction of three Picnic tables and grading the land they sat on for Autry Mill Nature Park Center and Heritage Park. Alexander Rahm V, of Troop 734, is sponsored by Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. His project was the removal and replacement of a broken split rail fence at Autry Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Andruw Patton, of Troop

429, is sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. His project was paneling the Pink and Blue rooms, building two shelving units in the storage room, replacing and safe guarding the Pink Room door with a clear acrylic sheet and protecting the door frame with PVC piping for the Angels Among Us, Pet Rescue Center. Noah Eberhardt, from Troop 2206, is sponsored by St. James United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of three benches for Beth Tikvah

Temple’s playground area. Frank “Paddy” McGregor, from Troop 1134, is sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the renovation, revitalization of the cross-country trail at Roswell High School. Part of this project included addition of drainage ditches. Alexander Wood, from Troop 1134, is sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of two planter boxes for the assistance of residents of the St. George Village, which helps people afflicted with Alzheim-

er’s Disease or Dementia. Sanjeev Kumar, from Troop 3143, is sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of four benches and four tables for the environmental classroom at the pond at Northview High School. Keegan Dieterle, from Troop 7153, is sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of two Raffa Bocce Ball Courts at Park Place Adult Center in Newtown Park. —Jonathan Copsey

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Children attend the model United Nations camp in Milton, hosted by two middle school girls. During the camp they learned about procedures and respecting other points of view.

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“I’m excited to start a Model U.N. and teach kids about real world situation and solve real world issues.” Two issues they discussed – in true parliamentary form – were women’s issues and child marriage. “You have a feeling you are representing something and being a leader,” she said. “Everyone has opinions and ideas to share.” The girls’ father, Deepak, said the camp was a good idea both for his kids and those attending. “It’s better than sitting at home with a phone or video game,” he said.

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Kirk Dirskell takes reins as Alpharetta Rotary president ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Past Rotary District Gov. Blake McBurney inducted Kirk Driskell as president of the Alpharetta Rotary Club. The new board for 20152016 will guide the club’s civic activities and fundraising programs over the next 12 months. This new year already started off with a bang by welcoming four new members to the club; Lizann Gibson, Rob Johns, Casey Robinson and Jacmel Rodriguez. The club membership now stands at a record of 100-plus active members. “The last two years have been incredibly successful for the club, and I along with our new board plan to maintain and build upon our successes,” Driskell said. “The club has continued to grow into a vital part of the Alpharetta fabric and we will continue to do so in the coming year.” The Alpharetta Club has been named Club of the Year

for their category in Rotary District 6900 for the past two years and plans are already in process to bring that award back again this year. The Rotary theme for this year is “Be a Gift to the World” and the new board will encourage and engage the members to utilize this theme throughout all of the activities and programs conducted by the club. The new board includes: • Jason Binder, President Elect; • Karen Nolan, Past President; • Scott Doll, Secretary; • Phil Kingry, Treasurer; • Joel Canada & Nelson Karpeh, Sergeant of Arms; • Dan Merkel, Membership; • Bill Weeks, Rotary Foundation; • Jay Barrett, Communications; • Shawn Allen, Community Service; • John & Karen Hipes,

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If you go of the best grand marshals that we have ever had,” Wise said. “He’s local, he’s a hero in many ways and his life has been one of service. To have served with the Rangers, and hit that beach with the bullets flying and then to be able to sit across the table and talk to him is amazing.” Brown, 90, was just 19 when he scrambled ashore on D-Day. In deference to his service, Wise said he and his entire family will ride in the parade. “It’s the first time we’ve done this, but this is a family affair,” Wise said. It will be at the head of 110 units signed up for the parade, the largest ever, Wise said.

Of course everyone is invited to come to Post 201 after the parade for free Varsity hotdogs and a soft drink. And special this year Nothing But Cakes will provide free bundt cakes for dessert. Robert Johns of the Alpharetta Rotary will be an entry of one in his 1941 Cadillac. The Shriners will be on hand as always in their funny cars along with marching bands, floats, and clowns. Wise expressed Post 201’s gratitude to Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and the Alpharetta Parks Department’s Special Events Division for easing the transition of the event. “Canton Street is going to be great for the parade. There

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Councilmember’s new book a ‘Triumph!’ Kunz pens guide to success By CAMERON OSBURN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton Councilmember and former Notre Dame football player Matt Kunz has written a must-read for any athlete. The book, “Triumph! An Athlete’s Guide to Winning On and Off the Field,” is a how-to guide on approaching a sport from a practical and philosophical perspective. In it, Kunz explains how to focus energy and how to play with confidence through an acronym he calls A.R.T. (Alignment, Rules and Technique). Kunz says the goal is for an athlete to understand the things that make up the science of their sport, and then put those things together to make a thing of beauty, which is what an artist or performer does. Thus, he wanted athletes to think of their A.R.T. because they are performers. “I knew I wanted to help athletes, but wasn’t sure how,” Kunz said. “The knowledge was there and I would get asked at least once a week for advice.

So eventually I decided to write the book.” In addition to playing at Notre Dame, Kunz has also coached at the high school level and has given private lessons for players. Kunz says he included in the book several lessons and principles that he learned from his father, former Atlanta Falcon, several time all-pro and potential Hall of Fame candidate George Kunz. “Triumph!” is also intended to better help an athlete understand the politics that are rampant throughout sports as well as manage relationships formed from sports. Forwards from two of the true legends in college football, coaches Lou Holz and Ara Parseghian, are also in the book. “We play best when we align ourselves with natural law,” Kunz said, regarding what he wants athletes to take away the most after reading it. “That is done through the A.R.T. philosophy. When it comes down to it, are you in the right place?”

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Members of Fulton County’s Commission and Public Library Board cut the ribbon to officially open the Milton Library July 16.

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Milton welcomes new library 25K square feet of books, meeting space By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – At long last, Milton has its own public library. Located at the corner of Mayfield Road and Charlotte Drive in the heart of Crabapple, the 25,000-square-foot library features everything one would expect from a library – Internet access, meeting space, public art and, of course, plenty of books. The library held its grand opening July 16 beneath the large, old tree in the front of the building. Many residents chose to relax in the shade of the tree and the porches beneath it as library and Fulton County officials marked the day. Stephanie Moody, chair of the library board of trustees, said what is now Milton has never had a formal public library, an issue now solved. “This day has been a long time coming,” she said. “Building a library is like building a community house,” said Bob Ellis, Fulton County Commission for Milton. They are places for the public and the community to gather and learn, he said, which has an impact on the residents. “Each library is unique, but this library is the most distinctive and beautiful,” said Fulton County Commission Chair John Eves. “One of the best

things we do is have top quality library services.” In November 2008, Fulton County voters passed the Library Bond Referendum, which will greatly enhance all of the county’s libraries, and includes eight new branch libraries and two expansion projects. Milton’s library was approved to be built, along with an East Roswell library and a new Alpharetta library. The building itself was designed to fit in with Milton and its efforts to remain rural and “equestrian-centric.” It has a barn-like design and features many aspects of barns – meeting rooms have sliding “barn doors” and two porches allow visitors to relax on warm summer days in rocking chairs. A large children’s section fills about half the reading area. “This is a place children will flock to,” said Commissioner Liz Hausmann, noting the library is within short distance of four schools. And children did seem to enjoy the opening day. Adrienne Dedicatoria said her son Elliot, 3, was looking forward to the new library. “Every time we went by, he would say, ‘Mommy, there is a library!’ When I saw it was opening, I had to take him. He is so excited about it.” Brendon Latorre, 10, had an armful of books ready to check out. “I like to read non-fiction, World War I, World War II and Roald Dhal books,” he said. “This is an awesome library.” Grady Waple said he was excited about all the books he

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could read. “I’ve been counting down the days until it opened,” said Waple. “I’m a big reader, I love to read comics and non-fiction books, so I was excited about it opening.” This was music to the ears of members of the county and those involved with the librar-

Bradley Reith, 4, poses with Rocky the Reading Raccoon. ies. “The only person who asks ‘who needs libraries?’ is someone who has never set foot in one,” said John Thomas, with the Library Foundation. “Children who read, succeed.”

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RUMC sponsors church- Fulton Schools to begin realignment of Thomas Drive wide garage sale ROSWELL, Ga. – A churchwide garage sale will be held Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. Thursday’s early-bird sale will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a $10 donation. Hours Friday will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thousands of items will be

available at the sale, which will be held in the church’s fellowship hall area. Items will include furniture, books, collectibles, art and frames, jewelry, household items, sporting equipment and much more. Credit cards, with a $2 fee, and cash will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit RUMC’s Job Networking Ministry. For information, go to www. rumc.com/garagesale

Alpharetta Library to open July 30 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The new 25,000-square-foot Alpharetta Library will open on Thursday, July 30 at 11 a.m. The library is located at 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta 30009, and is part of the new Alpharetta City Center. This library is part of Phase I of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Library Building Program, including construction of eight new branch libraries and two expansion projects. In addition to the Alpharetta, Milton’s library opened July 16. Three libraries have already opened East Roswell (February 2015), Palmetto (December 2014), and Wolf Creek (September 2014). In November 2008, Fulton County voters overwhelmingly passed the Library Bond Referendum to enhance all of the county’s libraries. For more information please visit our website www.afpls.org, and click on “Your New Libraries.” —Jonathan Copsey

Holyfield: Continued from Page 1 field said he was given an extra motivation that helped him succeed – a goal. “I was told I could be the heavyweight champion of the world, like Mohammed Ali,” Holyfield said. “I lived in a poor neighborhood and I was told I would never be something. But this is how I could be great. When you get a kid to believe, that’s when you can make things happen.” The difference between a goal and a fantasy, he said, is that a goal is something you want that you will work for. And he worked for his goal. Over the next 20 years, Holyfield focused on his boxing over “distractions” in his life. He chose going to a fight over attending prom. But it was worth it, he said, since being a five-time heavyweight champion is an achievement no one else can claim. Holyfield is now an ambassador for the national PAL, telling his story to the children of the program, of which boxing is a major component. The PAL youth-oriented program is a crime-prevention program that places police officers, community members and kids together in a controlled

and supportive environment. Alpharetta’s program currently offers the following programs: after-school mentoring, tutoring, music, boxing/fitness, leadership and summer camp. All Alpha PAL programs are offered at minimal cost to the participating families. Many kids in Alpha PAL attend the program for the boxing. “Boxing teaches structure and discipline,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of Alpha PAL. She said the boxing helps children and teens – both boys and girls - take out their aggression in a constructive manner while learning to be good sports. It can be especially helpful for teens with special needs, such as Asperger’s syndrome. “They can have so many issues, listening and discipline are some of them. The boxing program teaches them to be respectful and structured,” she said. Holyfield agreed. “Boxing taught me selfdiscipline,” he said. “Never quit when things don’t go your way. I could have quit after my losses, but I didn’t. Everything will not go your way all the time, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get your goal.” For more information about Alpha PAL, visit www.alphapal. org/content/about.

ROSWELL, Ga. —The Fulton County School System will begin construction on a realignment of Thomas Drive, starting Wednesday, July 22. Thomas Drive runs south of the new West Roswell Elementary School currently being constructed on Ga. 9/Alpharetta Highway. Thomas Drive will be closed beginning at the intersection of Ga. 9/Alpharetta Highway while the county’s contractor completes the

realignment of the road, which is expected to take approximately five days. Work zone signage will be posted. Please plan to take alternate routes during this time to access Thomas Drive. For the latest construction updates on Roswell Transportation projects, visit www. roswellgov.com/conezone. —Cameron Osburn

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

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History goes alongside scares on Roswell Ghost Tour By JIM LICHTENWALTER news@appenmedia.com

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fall of 2000. “I had lived in Roswell for 12 years,” said Dianna Avena. “It took the ghost tour for me to learn about Roswell’s history. I was kind of embarrassed about that.” After that experience, Dianna became a guide for the tour, until she and her husband purchased it from its previous owner in 2006. “The tour is really unrecognizable now from what it was then,” she said. “We come from the aspect of being paranormal investigators, so we do a lot of education about the paranormal. We are also very much skeptics first and foremost, so we are not getting dressed up and doing the street theater tours, and that’s what sets us apart.” In addition to visiting famous Roswell locations, buildings and cemeteries, the tour also teaches participants why the city is haunted, the different types of paranormal activity and Roswell’s history. The tour covers famous Roswell landmarks such as the Public House, the Roswell Square, Bullock Hall, Mimosa Hall, Barrington Hall, the Bricks and Founder’s Cemetery (where Roswell King is buried). “All the buildings are preCivil War, “ said Avena. “The longer you have people living, loving, working and dying in certain locations, the better chance you’re going to have a lot of that energy.” Avena says that she sees the tour having a positive effect on the Roswell economy. The guides are often asked for restaurant and hotel recommendations. The tour was also given a city Tourism Partner award for everything the tour does for Roswell and its economy. In addition their work on the ghost tour, the Avenas are also dedicated paranormal investigators and members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society family (made famous by the television show “Ghosthunters”). Dianna also has published a book about the various hauntings in Roswell called “Roswell: History, Haunts and Legends.” To schedule your Roswell Ghost Tour, visit roswellghosttour.com.

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CNC’s Butterfly Encounter attracts 9,000 visitors so far ROSWELL, Ga. – July is coming to a close and with it the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s most popular annual event, the Butterfly Encounter. This summer it has attracted some 9,000 visitors and counting. But Rebecca Gilbert, CNC Community Programs director, said time is running out for those who have not yet visited. The program ends July31. The Butterfly Encounter at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is a signature event for the center. Visitors enter the encounter and are amazed at the hundreds of butterflies that float above their heads and under their noses. How many opportunities does one have to feed a butterfly? It’s easy and the CNC even provides a nectar stick. Each of the species in the encounter is native to Georgia, so it is easy to learn to identify the butterflies near where you live. Gilbert recommends visitors bring a camera, saying it is an amazing experience for young and old alike. The Butterfly Encounter is an exhibit where memories are made. “We’ve had many guests share their photos on our Instagram account sighted_on_ the_127 and on our CNC Facebook account as well,” said Lynn McIntyre, senior director of Community Relations. “We

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men’s doubles match raged on the court. Yet, this was no ordinary ALTA match. Rather, it was one of several games played over the July 17-19 weekend as part of Credo Financial Service’s Tennis Championships. A total of 12 men’s doubles teams competed in the tournament, the winner of which would receive a $10,000 grand prize. The prize was eventually claimed by local Atlanta players Salif Kantevic and Carlo Abalos. Numerous players competed, including nationally ranked Donald Young, who is currently ranked No. 55 in singles by the ATP World Tour. As the tournament was waged on the St. Ives’ courts, spectators and participants could bid on items in a silent auction and give a donation to Kate’s Club, a local non-profit charity that helps children who have lost a parent deal with their grief. The organization, which received proceeds from the tournament, also connects children so they can work through their grief together. Kate’s Club was founded in 2003 by Kate Atwood, who lost her own mother when she was 12. Atwood wanted to support and encourage children who were going through the same tragedy she experience when she was a child. “We want to help Kate’s Club send 20 children to camp,” said Donna Lawson, who helped organize the event. Each year, Kate’s Club sends a group of students to Camp Twin Lakes for a threeday camp during the first weekend in August. It costs about $500 to send a single child to camp, and the goal of the tennis tournament is to raise enough to send 226 children.

Festival: Continued from Page 4 distinction.” Another issue was that the city, which has recently finished its budget process, did not budget funds for such a large event. Special Events Coordinator Kim Dodson said funds could be found from other events, the Chili Cookoff and Arts Streetfest. Fellow Councilmember D.C. Aiken was not sold. “Is this where we want Alpharetta to go?” he asked.

Dan Lucas, center, of Credo Financial, awards the winners of the tennis tournament. They are Carl Abalos and Salif Kante.

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Donald Young returns a serve. “Credo Financial Services would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our sponsors for making the inaugural Credo Tennis Championship a huge success,” said Donna Lawson, a Credo

Financial Services spokeswoman. “The generosity is helping to support Kate’s Club and their Camp Good Mourning Program. Together we can empower children who have lost a parent or sibling.”

“Do we want to be like Music Midtown?” Belle Isle defended the idea, saying it would bring something new to Alpharetta and to the region. “I think we can have something that is truly special, not just for Alpharetta but to set the stage for owning the music space in metro Atlanta, something that identifies with the arts.” Council will discuss the issue at their July 27 meeting. Also at the meeting: The city council approved the 2015-16 millage rate, including an increase in the tax digest. The budget was

adopted by the City Council on June 15. During the budget process, the city did not have actual digest information from the Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Office, so the city estimated what to expect. Specifically, digest growth (including new construction) within the budget was estimated to grow at 3 percent. The city received the actual digest on June 11 which showed growth of 8 percent. Given the large difference in growth, several public hearings were held. The rate passed council by a unanimous vote.

Blotter: Continued from Page 3 belong to him. The car they were driving was also allegedly stolen a few days earlier. Both men were arrested.

Has anyone seen a saw? MILTON, Ga. – A $10,000 saw was reported missing July 6 from a local business. The victim, Alpharetta Athletic Club on Dinsmore Road, told police a concrete saw was missing from an office. It was last seen June 27. There are cameras in the building, and employees are searching for a suspect on their video.

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Alpharetta Department of Public Safety receives statewide award ALPHARETTA, Ga. -The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is the recipient of the state’s “Buckle Up America” award. The Buckle Up America program is a nationwide campaign designed to increase awareness and the importance of wearing seatbelts and using child safety seats properly. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety was selected because of the large number of safety oriented programs and events held annually by its staff. During 2014, the fire prevention unit conducted over 250 child seat inspections by the agency’s certified technicians and the agency offered four large scale child seat inspection events in the community. Additionally, throughout the year, Alpharetta public safety holds other events to the public such as bicycle safety classes, fire prevention classes, the available use of the roving fire safety house, work place safety programs, fire extinguisher training and home security information. The award was presented by the Secretary of State’s office on July 9, 2015. —Cameron Osburn

Left to right are Alpharetta Public Safety Deputy Director Wesley McCall and Fire Inspector John Kepler; Fire Marshal David Morris and Traffic Unit Commander Captain Terri Osborne.

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ROSWELL Upscale garage sale-you have to see it to believe it! A gigantic, church-wide garage sale at Roswell United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, July 23 (a $10 donation gets you into this Early Bird Sale, 4-7 p.m.); Friday, July 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thousands of items will be available at the garage sale, to be held indoors in the church’s fellowship hall area. Items will include furniture, books, collectibles, art and frames, jewelry, household items, sporting equipment, seasonal items, linens, craft items, baskets, vases, outdoor furniture, children’s toys and clothes, and adult clothes. Credit cards (add $2 fee) and cash accepted. Bring your friends and neighbors for this incredible garage sale! Proceeds benefit RUMC’s Job Networking Ministry. The church is located at 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell’s historic district. Information: www.rumc.com/garagesale

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Animals Horses HORSE AND TACK AUCTION Saturday July 25th, 5pm at Pony Express Stockyard, 1852 Highway 11 South, Covington GA 30014. We will have a load of horses from Tennessee! For info 704-434-6389 or 704-473-8715. GA. LIC. AUNR002843

Bargains Antiques TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: White Co. Oak cabinet. Attachments, manual. $200. 770-781-5968 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042

Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

Cemetery GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com

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GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209

DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $1000. 770-664-2917

Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

Collectibles Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $1500. 770-781-0961

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $1200. 678-591-0450

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 33 Furniture ARMOIRE: Whitewash finish; good condition $150. 770-619-3179 TABLE: 47” round kitchen/dining room Tell City pedestal, oak, two 12” leaves, like brand new. $300. 770-663-6433

Adjustable twin beds, two, original $3560, $195 each; king headboard $30. 404-435-7746 LaZBoy lift chair $125, sleeper-sofa $75, wood dining table with chairs $75, hutch $50, plus bamboo furniture, swivel-rocker chair, gas stove, bookcases under $30 each. 404-435-7746

Household Maytag Washer & Dryer: White, very good condition. Both $375. 404-213-6615

Royal Albert-Country Rose China; 50 pieces. $600, originally $900. Never used. 404-702-2085 Moving Blankets: 60x72, four dozen, used once! $225.470-299-6390, 201-679-9851

AUTOCRAT GAS STOVE 20” wide, 4 burners $100. 770-781-5968

Medical Equipment CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 STEELE COOLING VEST for M.S. patients, gel inserts $75. 404-345-2372 HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 TRAVEL SCOOTER: Go Go Elite Portable, made for use indoors or out. Battery powered, includes charger, used 1 month, 1 owner. $800. 770-993-0022

Musical Instruments EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968 Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Recreation Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-1665

WORKOUT GYM, Powertec. 4 sides, weights & bench $500. 770-205-7828 Ocean Kayak Caper: Excellent condition! Accessories. $400 negotiable. 770-757-7876

Entertainment Cabinet, cherry, handmade, 93”Tx37”w. $250. 770-205-7828 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284

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Cycle $160.

TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 770-634-1033

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Full-time Chocolate Facility Team Member: Alpharetta Chocolate company wants team member for fast paced production environment. Perform routine production tasks. Line production, team environment, experience helpful. Artistic eye, attention to detail and technical aptitude necessary. Background check and positive attitude required. 35-40 hours/week, M-F. English speaker, non-smoker, efficient, dependable, quick learner. $8.50/hour training wage.Resume: Jobchocolate415 @gmail.com Lead Technical Business Analyst Duties include: Create software development methodologies, test procedures, quality standards, automated test scripts, test automation frameworks, object-oriented code and SQL data set-up code. Plan software system functionality. Train system users. Conduct load, performance, stress tests. Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 24 months experience. Mail resume to: Job #1199, D. McMinn, Manage Mobilty LLC, 2555 Marconi Drive, Suite 100, Alpharetta Georgia 30005

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CUMMING: Exit 13. 1815 Brannon Commons Circle $350,000-Maint. free Townhouse in Arbors of the Orchards of Brannon Oak Farms. 3/3 Master on Main+ a 2nd BR / Bath + office/den. 2nd floor w/loft has large ensuite bedroom with bath and hobby room. End unit, great location. Upgraded kitchen, cabinetry, shutters, breakfast area, custom closet and extra cabinetry. Great location: $350,000 by owner: call Peter Berlin 954-536-1117, Realtors OK. peterberlin@me.com

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EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST/ ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has an immediate FULL TIME position available for our family enrichment and education center in Roswell. The Education Support Specialist will be in daily contact with new and established customers, clients, and students. In addition to student and instructor administrative support, this position provides government benefits processing and test administration. The hours are Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm, Fridays 9:00am- 1:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm. Friday & Saturday hours may vary depending on the education center calendar. Excellent customer care and administrative support skills are required, including MS Office suite and data entry accuracy. Bilingual Spanish a plus! E-Verify & drug screen required. If interested, please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and salary requirements to info@nfcchelp. org.

Cartridge World in Johns Creek is looking for an energetic customer service representative to greet both the retail and business customers. Prior retail experience is preferred and the hours are flexible. Please fax your resume to 770-232-9693 or email to sgornall@ cartridgeworldusa.com

Preschool Staff: Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool is accepting applications for part day preschool and parents morning out staff. Prior classroom experience with children ages 18 months to 5 years is preferred. Please submit your resume to nancy@ alpharettapres.com

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