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ROSWELL, Ga. - A Roswell police officer was dismissed earlier this month after a local resident noticed the officer’s patrol car parked at a residence flying a Confederate flag. Officer Sylvia Cotriss was dismissed July 14 after the department’s Office of Professional Standards investigated a complaint. City officials are refusing to comment on the details of the reason for Cortiss’s dismissal, but a high-level source has confirmed it was for flying that flag. The action follows heightened focus across the country on police relations with the black community in the wake

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21 lbs. of weed seized near school JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was charged July 12 for possession of 21 pounds of marijuana with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of Northview High School. The Johns Creek Criminal Investigation Unit and Alpharetta Special Investigations Unit searched the house of 33-year-old Travis Howard a warrant. Inside the house, police said they could smell an “overwhelming odor of fresh marijuana.” Throughout the house, officers found 1.66 pounds of fresh marijuana and 19.42 pounds of edible marijuana. Howard was also charged with possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Because of his poor health, Howard was released with a copy of the charges and an upcoming court date.

Woman speeds with only learner’s permit ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman was arrested June 29 for speeding, reckless driving, expired tag and using a false license plate to conceal the identity of the vehicle. Roswell police were patrol-

of police shootings of African Americans in Minnesota and Louisiana and subsequent shootings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge. The complaint was filed with the department days after Grant attended a service at the predominantly black Eagles Nest Church in Roswell. It was a member of the congregation who reported the parked vehicle to the Rev. Lee Jenkins, who forwarded the complaint to the chief. Attempts to contact Cotriss were unsuccessful. — Patrick Fox

ling on Holcomb Bridge Road, when an officer noticed a silver Mazda shoot by at 86 mph in a 45 mph zone. The police signaled for the driver to pull over, but the car sped up. The driver, 22-year-old Cassandra Claiborne, eventually pulled over, and police found that she had a learner’s permit and no licensed driver with her. The car’s tag was identified as belonging to a white Tahoe, not a Mazda, and expired April 2016.

Wanted man found in car with 7 children ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man with a gun July 11 on multiple active warrants from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Police were patrolling by North Point Parkway when an officer pulled over a Chevrolet Traverse with a broken taillight and expired registration. The passenger, 24-year-old Jose James, was sitting on a gun. He had warrants out for probation violation for assault in New Jersey and false report in Pennsylvania. There were seven children in the car. The female driver was not licensed. She was released at the scene with her children and was given a copy of the charges because she said there were no relatives nearby to care for the children.

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Slater Street, Cumming, was arrested July 12 on Taylor Road in Johns Creek for DUI and serious injury by vehicle. ►► Michael Morris Spradley, 44, of Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, was arrested July 8 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and U-turn when prohibited. ►► Leandre Mucyo, 25, of Deer Run Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested July 4 on Deerfield Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Amber Lynn Anderson, 24, of Commonwealth Court, Cumming, was arrested July 2 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and use of multiple beam lighting. ►► Chad Varnas, 37, of Forest Bridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested June 6 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Conrad Daniel Hill, 34, of Austen Bend, Johns Creek, was arrested July 14 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, hit and run and reckless driving. ►► David Allen Kidd, 46, of Lance Ridge Way, Buford, was arrested July 13 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure

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erty near the proposed building, including the neighboring Smokejack BBQ, said he has concerns Liberty Hall could encroach on some of the parking he has already paid for through a three-way agreement with the city and 33 South Main. He said he understands the city is committed to adding parking on the west side of Main Street, but, in the meantime, he does not want to be forced into enforcing patron parking in his lots. After the vote, Parsons said he hopes any parking issues can be worked out with Adams, and he welcomes the addition. “I love the building,” he said. Mayor David Belle Isle said Liberty Hall is the result of the city’s efforts to spur growth and development in its downtown, an effort begun six years ago with the concept of the Alpharetta City Center. “I can’t think of a better image or picture of the kind of development we hoped this would encourage,” he said.

CORRECTION: 37 Main hours unchanged JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A July 12 Johns Creek Herald article about a curfew for the 37 Main rock club was in error. The club maintains the same hours of operation as it always has. A curfew has been set only on the playing of live music. A Johns Creek magistrate court judge found the club in violation of the noise/nuisance ordinance and ordered a curfew for when live music could be played, not for its hours of operation. The club is allowed to remain open and serve drinks, but it may play only recorded music after 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and after 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. While the city manager has suspended 37 Main’s pouring license, it may continue to serve alcohol during the appeal process. The club had 30 days from the time of suspension to even file the appeal. Once the appeal is filed, the club may continue to pour until a decision on the appeal is made. So the only real change customers will see for the coming weeks is the curfew on live music until appeals have been heard.

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Prudential buys Alpharetta’s Avalon Details of transaction not released but city’s conference center unaffected By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North American Properties’ sale of the massive Avalon mixed-use development to Prudential Financial this week came as no surprise to local officials. North American had been marketing the 86-acre “urbanburb” for some weeks, and its press release announcing the purchase follows a pattern many retail developers follow. They build and nurture a retail center, then put it on the market. Details of the sale were not made public. James Drinkard, assistant city administrator, said there hadn’t been any talk about economic ripples. “The big question is what’s the final sale price going to be?” Drinkard said. “That’s where the impact could be felt, how that’s going to affect sales of other commercial properties within the city, because it’s going to set a new bar.” Avalon, Alpharetta’s crown jewel of economic development, opened in October 2014 and was hailed as a strident symbol that the Great Recession of the mid-2000s was over. Based on traffic studies, the complex of upscale shops, restaurants, apartments and residences draws about 9 million visitors a year, according to Matt Simon, Avalon’s general manager. The first phase of the project, which included 400,000 square feet of retail, 106,000 square feet of office, 101 single-family homes and 250 multifamily units, was valued at close to $600 million dollars. A second phase is currently under construction and will include more retail, residential and office space. The plan also includes a 325room luxury hotel which will adjoin a 65,000-square-foot conference center the city is building. The city approved $26 million in revenue bonds for construction of the conference center earlier this year, and it has an agreement with Avalon for its operation. The sale of Avalon should not affect that agreement, Drinkard said.

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If the Appalachian Trail were a Song Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail back in March. He is writing from the trail and we will publish his columns as they come in. He has traveled quite a few miles now; stay tuned for the rest of the story. It’s “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick. It’s “Diamonds and Rust” by Joan Baez. It’s John Fogerty crying out “Who’ll Stop the Rain”. RAY APPEN Or It’s a BeauPublisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com tiful Day’s “White Bird”. Yes it’s also Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” and The Boss’s “Born in the USA”. Mystical, beautiful, independent, defiant, optimistic, strong, proud and always just beyond reach. Sometimes it is Sly’s “Stand,” And other times it is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young “Teach Your Children.” And yet then come the times the Trail and the hike just fall apart in front of your eyes like Jimi’s Woodstock version of The Star Spangled Banner. Or “Ohio” — another by CSN&Y. But it almost always comes hurriedly back to catch your fall. Every day, every hiker sees a different trail. Every day the Trail dresses in new clothes – multiple times a day. Some days it is your first girlfriend or boyfriend. But then it turns and becomes your first broken heart — that prom you weren’t invited to — or that “no” that took you days if not weeks to find the courage to even ask. It is the party you didn’t want to miss. And the one, in hindsight, you are glad you couldn’t attend. It is the saving grace of finally seeing her or him after all those years and speaking. It becomes loved ones gone forever that speak to you through the morning mist. Or it is the insular rays of soft

sunrise light that penetrates the canopy and appears almost alive in front of you. It becomes an apology or an affirmation that they are still by your side and never left. And these touches return repeatedly even with your doubt. If the trail were a parade or a march it would first always be the July 4th in any small town across America — the kind that never changes and which one never tires of attending despite the heat, sweat rolling down your brow, or the mom with the pack of little ones that always decides to march right up and sit right in front of you. But it would also be the long march of a soldier far from home — in despair as the miles pass and he feels no closer to a destination and so alone. It is desolation. And it is a celebration. It’s both at once. The Trail is mute like unused water colors next to an empty canvas or the wind along a high ridge. It’s the arthritic, twisted branches of a stunted hundred-year-old pine growing on the side of a stone ledge high above the trail that snakes silently through the forest. It is as mute as the aging — no dead — rotting trees still held upright in place by a web of decaying roots formed over years through heavy snows, droughts, and fires – until the day when there is a sudden groan and loud cracking as the tree cries out one last time. Then it falls with a thundering crash into the forest floor — unseen, unheard, unless, perchance, a hiker. Unless there, the hiker is witness to the final cathartic act. Yes, but for the hiker the tree’s last moment is lost forever. The Trail is both the road and also the wheeled carriage pulled by two old nags taking her to market. At times, the carriage rolls at what seems a pace just past a walking gait, and other times it is so fast that her knuckles turn white with fear as she clings to the leather with her sweaty palms, holding on for dear life as the old nags suddenly transform into pure

Some days [the Appalachian Trail] is your first girlfriend or boyfriend. But then it turns and becomes your first broken heart — that prom you weren’t invited to — or that “no” that took you days if not weeks to find the courage to even ask.

The General Store in Sheffield, Mass. – Trail town. panic and chaos. It is the path to a place, and it is that place as well. And few can sense the difference at once because it is also the distillation of time passing — a frozen moment in place yet also a river of moments in constant torrent of motion. “Breathe, breathe” the Trail whispers. “Look, see. See what you see.” I happen upon a woman while stopping at a small town off the Trail. “If you can walk all those miles you will never be old,” she says to me in her heavily accented voice. I sigh silently. “My 89 year old mother — see her in the back seat” she tells me. “I quit my waitress job in the mountains where I

took care of hikers to move here and take care of her. You know she now has Alzheimer’s, and her mind is everywhere. It’s very hard.” I look into her eyes and see only compassion and resolve. If only everyone had such strength. “I wish you luck on your walk,” she tells me as she readies to leave. I tell her she is a good daughter to be taking care of her mother. She drives off and I remain seated on the bench in front of the post office in this small New England Trail town of Sheffield, Mass., watching people come and go. Not all of the Trail is in the woods. Breathe.

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Roundabouts: A Matter of Patience In my time as an out-of-state college student, I’ve driven over 3,000 miles through busy cities, exhaustingly long stretches of highway and confusing back roads. That much, the hours of KYLIE MCFADDEN Appen Intern road tripping, I can handle. There is still one facet of driving that trips me up to this day, however: roundabouts. I go to the University of Mississippi, a school whose campus and surrounding town are riddled with roundabouts. Downtown Oxford is called “The Square,” despite the circular drive around the courthouse in the center of town. Two highway overpasses contain roundabouts at both ends, one of which is the crowning jewel of my dislike: a two-lane double roundabout highway overpass with a pedestrian bridge and bike lane. Frankly, it’s a mess at times. Returning to Alpharetta from school was, for the most part, a pleasant surprise. At Providence and Birmingham Hwy, I saw one of the structures I had learned to loathe as it should be, properly facilitating the flow of traf-

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Roswell Rotary to give thanks to public safety personnel ‘Patriot Flight’ will give 60 first responders a free trip to see N.Y.’s 9/11 Memorial By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The dust hadn’t quite settled on Rotary Club of Roswell’s fifth Honor Air flight to send WW II vets to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., before the club stepped up to do something really special for Roswell’s police and firefighter/EMT personnel. Thirty police officers and 30 fire personnel will receive a free “Patriot Flight” to New York City to see the 9/11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center later this year. Fire Chief Ricky Burnette was quite appreciative of the gesture for his men and women. “I think it is a great way to honor all of our people – police and fire,” Burnette said. “We appreciate the Rotary Club to take the people most affected by 9/11 to get the chance to go see it. For the firefighters and police officers it is a dream come true.” Police Chief J.R. Grant echoed Burnette’s sentiments. He said he had the

We appreciate the Rotary Club to take the people most affected by 9/11 to get the chance to go see it. For the firefighters and police officers it is a dream come true.”

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opportunity to visit the 9/11Memorial and as a police officer it was an emotional experience. “I had tears in my eyes standing there. It is a moving and emotional me-

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Roswell P.D. to celebrate National Night Out again ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Police Department will again participate in the 33rd annual National Night Out scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, on the grounds of Roswell City Hall. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Roswell Police will have patrol cars, SWAT vehicles, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles on display.

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Continued from Page 10 women. “We had just finished our latest Honor Air flight and the idea came to me for a Patriot Flight,” Albers said. “And since my dad is a retired fire chief, I certainly loved the idea of doing something.” Doing some quick figuring, they figured it would take about $30,000 to get the Patriot Flight off the ground. To make sure it got off to a good start, Albers donated the first $10,000. McCoy said he and Albers took the plan to the Roswell Rotary membership for discussion at the next weekly luncheon. “By the time the meeting was over, we had raised all the money we needed. The flight was fully funded. Our membership really embraced doing this,” McCoy said. “So Roswell Rotary is proud to launch our inaugural Patriot Flight designed to honor our local police, fire and first responders. We’re flying these heroes to the 9-11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.” McCoy also praised Alber’s leadership in taking his original concept of the Patriot Flight and turning it into reality. “John and his wife Kari were also the first to contribute to the Patriot Flight and did so at a major donor level,” McCoy said. The logistics of the Patriot Flight have yet to ironed out, so a date has not yet been determined.

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North Fulton YMSL honors 12 local grads NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The North Fulton chapter of Young Men’s Service League recently celebrated the graduation of 12 young men from Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, North Springs and Wesleyan High Schools. During the 2015-16 school year, they were among the group of 74 young men and their moms in North Fulton who logged nearly 3,300 hours in volunteer service through the YMSL. “These young men have dedicated significant time and effort during their high school years to philanthropic efforts in the local community through volunteerism that also offered unique opportunities to spend time with their mothers,” said Anne Warner, president, North Fulton YMSL. The variety of projects where the young men and their mothers volunteered together included working with horses, preparing meals for teens at risk, helping with pet adoptions,

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Old Soldier’s Day Parade to be held August 6 State Inspector General to serve as grand marshal By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Preparation is underway for the 64th annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade, which will take place Aug. 6 starting in downtown Alpharetta. Over 100 units will participate in the parade, including floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and more. About 20 percent of the units are new participants this year. The grandstand for the parade will be on Roswell Street, and the parade will continue onto Old Milton Parkway, ending at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Georgia Inspector General Col. Anthony C. Dill will serve as keynote speaker and grand marshal for the event. Dill is an Army Special Forces officer with over 29 years’ experience as both a commander and a staff officer. He previously served as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (The Army Special Operation Forces Center of Excellence) at Fort Bragg, N.C. Marty Farrell will serve as master of ceremonies for the parade. Farrell said the biggest change to the event this year is the return of military presence in the parade. “We’ve always had a history of having military units in the parade,” Farrell

said. “This year we can say that the military is back.” Farrell said the Georgia National Guard will participate in the parade, as well as an Army band, marching units, military vehicles and soldiers. In addition to military units in the parade, local schools and organizations will march and perform. Farrell said the community involvement is a tradition with the parade. “We’re always excited to have our local high school football players and cheerleaders involved,” he said. Old Soldier’s Day festivities include an 8K road race, a performance by the city band, a memorial service and the parade. Free Varsity hot dogs and drinks will be provided at American Legion Post 201 following the parade. Over the past few years, the Old Soldier’s Day Parade has an average of over 10,000 attendees, and Farrell said he expects that to continue this year. Though the parade is held rain or shine, Farrell said he is optimistic the weather will be favorable. Farrell said only once in his 11 years of participating in the parade has rain been a factor. The 38th Old Soldier’s Day Road Race will begin at 7 a.m., preceding the parade. Early registration for the 8K is $24 and $30 on race day. The city band will perform starting at 9:15 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 10 a.m. and the parade at 10:30 a.m. The Old Soldier’s Day Parade began as a tribute to veterans of the Civil War. With a resurgence in the 1950s, the parade became a salute to veterans of all wars.

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Hausmann, Williams voice support of RNC in Cleveland Pledge support to GOP nominee Trump By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com CLEVELAND, Oh. — Donald J. Trump has officially secured the nomination to be the Republican nominee for President of the United States. The Republican National Convention concluded July 21 after a threeday event in Cleveland. Speakers and delegates from across the country came to support Trump, while also enjoying sites and events around the city. Michael Williams of Forsyth County and Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann were among the 76 delegates from Georgia who attended the convention. Williams, a state senator and the first elected official in Georgia to endorse Trump, voiced his admiration for the city of Cleveland and how it handled the thousands of supporters and protestors throughout the events held during the convention. “I have to brag on the city of Cleveland,” he said. “They prepared, all around it was a great experience.”

Michael Williams was one of 76 Georgia delegates to attend the RNC. Williams was the first elected official in Georgia to endorse Donald Trump. Photo from Georgia State Senate site. Williams added that every morning the delegates would have a breakfast with speakers at the convention followed by visiting different places around the city throughout the day, “It was electrifying,” he said. An aspect of the convention Williams found appealing was the diversity

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that he saw among the speakers. The GOP has been notably criticized of late for appealing strictly to an older, white male population. “What I noticed was there were women, African-Americans and Latinos who gave great speeches,” he said. “It was very diverse.” Liz Hausmann, who represents North Fulton on the County Commission, spoke highly of Cleveland’s

handling of the convention as well, pointing toward many situations where the police and people working with the city helped delegates find where the needed to go. Hausmann was even able to snap a picture with Ivanka Trump at one point. “We met so many great people from around the country,” she said. “The Georgia delegation was one of the three on the field when Mr. Trump landed in Cleveland. All of our delegates signed the official nominating form for him which was wonderful to see.” The convention didn’t come without controversy though. Williams and Hausmann were both critical of Senator Ted Cruz’s remarks Wednesday night and were upset to see him not pledge his support to Trump. A lot of us were disappointed,” Williams said. “We were hoping he’d support him. Donald Trump did a fabulous job, if Cruz wants to sit on the sideline and watch this happen, we’ll let him.” Hausmann said Cruz made a big mistake in using the convention platform to make his comments heard. Many believe that Cruz’s statement

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Roswell’s Mimosa Hall for sale at $7.85M Add another $4 million for surrounding 21 acres By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The North Fulton city with some of the best-preserved antebellum homes anywhere this side of Tara now finds the most historic and luxuriously preserved home still in private hands is on the market. Roswell’s Mimosa Hall is a 30acre estate with its 6,300-square-foot neoclassical home built in 1847. It sits next door to Bulloch Hall at 237 Bulloch Ave., just off Roswell’s historic square. The estate itself is on nine wooded and landscaped acres. The surrounding wooded 21 acres, easily developable and accessible, are offered separately or with the estate. It all can be had for $7.85 million. The nine-acre estate is priced at $3.85 million and the surrounding woods at $4 million. The estate is offered by Realtor Cheri Riley, a founding partner of Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International Realty. “The home is intact and a masterpiece of Greek revival architecture. It was the home of the noted architect Neel Reid in the 1920s, but the home has been in the Hansell family for most of the 169 years the estate has been occupied,” Riley said. The current owner, Sally Hansell, a freelance writer and author, is the sixth generation of Hansells to occupy Mimosa Hall. Mimosa Hall itself has been mod-

ernized twice. Once by prominent Atlanta architect Neel Reid in the 1920s who installed modern plumbing, and once in the 1980s by the Hansell family to add central heating and air. Reid also designed the gardens on the nine-acre estate and restored the gristmill on the property that today can be used as an event barn. He also put in the stone drive leading up to the house. The home itself is fronted by four huge 30-foot stucco columns. Inside, it has “soaring” 10-foot ceilings, the original eight-inch plank heart of pine flooring and four bedrooms with a dramatic black-and-white marble hallway and staircase leading up to them. There are also 10 fireplaces throughout the home. “The exterior brick was scored to look like it is made of stone in the Greek-temple style,” Riley said. “The old gristmill is now a suitable event location and there is a pool. There really is nothing like this historic estate and it is within walking distance from Roswell’s historic square.” The additional 21 acres of developable woods wrap around historic Bulloch Hall and are accessible from Coleman Road. Of course the question does arise will the city make an offer on the house? Tourism is an industry that brings in $1 million annually to Roswell. It

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Cherry Street thrives after beer to-go licenses passes Double sales in first weekend By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Just a few weeks after Cherry Street Taproom received its beer to-go license from Forsyth County, the brewery is booming. In June, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a modification to the county’s alcohol ordinance that would allow brewpubs to sell packaged products. Brewpubs in the county are now allowed to not only sell consumption on the premises and to wholesalers, but also allowed to sell package sales in growlers. The one caveat is the brewpub operation must not only have a license for consumption on the premises but will also need a package sales license. Cherry Street officially received that license July 8, and so far things are going great, according to Nick Tanner, founder and brew master at Cherry Street. The taproom is taking some of its smaller barrels and specialty beers and pre-filling bottles to better hold the drink and last longer. And this concept was so successful, the day after the business received its license, it sold 224 growlers and pre-filled growlers. That first weekend, the brewpub more than doubled its sales. “It was really flattering and humbling to see

how many people showed up to our first day selling beer to-go,” he said. “We had lots of people from all over the city who showed up to take our beer home with them.” Before this was approved, Tanner said it was hard to tell customers “no” when they wanted to take the beer to go, like they can in many other states. “Now when people walk up to buy our beer to-go, it’s exciting and a great feeling,” he said. Tanner said he believes this will be a boost for their business as they’ve already seen an increase in revenue the past two weeks. Tanner said one man drove more than two hours just to be able to take some Cherry Street beer home with him. This helps strengthen the community and puts Forsyth County on the “beer map,” Tanner said. “It’s allowing our brand, image and product to go further,” he said. “It takes us out of the county. On beer rating websites we’re starting to see our beer travel. It’s being exposed to new markets. That’s what really makes a big difference for us.” Tanner also wanted to thank the county for realizing what this will do for the local economy, including the people from outside of Forsyth. “It’s amazing for not just me but the whole team,” he said. “[The staff] get to see their hard work and people appreciating it. A lot of the people on my brew team don’t get to see a lot FACEBOOK.COM/CHERRYSTREETTAPROOM of that. Lately, they get to see people come in Cherry Street Taproom is now able to sell growlers and beer toexcited to take their beer home. It makes them go. One of the taproom’s specialty brews is Belgo Ruskie. feel better.”

Mimosa: Continued from Page 16 refers to the three antebellum homes the city already owns – Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and the Archibald Smith Plantation – as Roswell’s “Southern Trilogy.” Mimosa Hall is arguably the equal of any one of those historic homes, and to purchase it would bring another “jewel” in the city’s Historic District under the city’s control to preserve a large portion of the city’s historic heritage. “We are looking at the possibility,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. Riley said perhaps once in a generation does a true antebellum estate of this architectural and historical significance come on the market so close to Atlanta. Wood said he had to agree. “It is on Bulloch Avenue and has nine acres surrounding it. Those are attractive grounds. But it is a matter of cost,” the mayor said. Elaine DeNiro, the Roswell Historical Society’s certified archivist, said it is a double-edged sword to have such historic homes in private hands. “These homes are made to be lived

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in. I love going to Madison (Ga.) where they open those old homes every year. But once a beautiful but expensive home like Mimosa Hall is bought – it may not remain in pristine historical condition,” DeNiro said. By that she meant the home could be completely modernized so that it is an historic shell rather than a living

It is hard to envision any undisturbed parcel of land in Roswell to match that of Mimosa Hall.

link to Roswell’s past. “Right now, the house still has its historic integrity. We have the original blueprints for Mimosa Hall’s gardens. It

would be wonderful to have it restored and open to the public,” she said. “I would certainly like that better than to see townhomes built around it.”

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Creativity hits the park in Downtown Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. Enjoy pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, watercolor photography, oils, soaps, mosaic art and more. It will be held all day Saturday, July 30 in Downtown Alpharetta, on Main Street and Milton Avenue. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calednar.

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What: The hospitality committee at Park Place will meet with and welcome people interested in Park Place and its events. New participants are invited to join for a potluck lunch afterward. When: Thursday, July 28, 11:30 a.m.noon Where: Park Place, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

SOCIAL DANCE

What: The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division is putting on a dance for people with disabilities. Join for an evening of pizza, drinks, DJ Sammy and fun. Ages 15 and older. When: Friday, July 29, 7-9 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10, pay at the door More info and registration: Kirk.Franz@ JohnsCreekGA.gov or JohnsCreekGa. gov

MILTON SUMMER NIGHTS

What: Join the party of the summer to enjoy cocktails, dinner, live actions and silent auctions with friends and family. Proceeds will benefit Milton High School Football. When: Saturday, July 30, 6-10 p.m. Where: Atlanta National Golf Clubhouse, 350 Tournament Players Drive, Milton Cost: $25 More info and tickets: miltoneaglesfootball.com

SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST

What: Join the city of Roswell in celebrating summer with a free sidewalk chalk contest. Show your creative side with your best chalk art. When: Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

PRINCESS TEA PARTY

What: Mitties Tea Room is inviting everyone to enjoy a brunch with their favorite princesses. Price includes brunch, drink, and a meet and greet with the princesses. When: Sunday, July 31 Where: Mitties Tea Room, 62 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and to reserve seats: 770772-0850 or mittiesalpharetta.com

15TH ANNUAL HOMESTRETCH GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: Join HomeStretch for their annual charity golf tournament to help end homelessness in the community. Lunch is included. Cash prizes and raffles are available. When: Monday, Aug. 1 Where: The Manor Golf and Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $225, discounts available for groups More info and registration: bit. ly/28L6AYg

COOKING CLASSES AT BARRINGTON HALL

What: Chef Wendy Gay will be teaching a cooking class at Barrington Hall. For this evening, she will be focusing on summer pies, including strawberry, blueberry, peach and lemon meringue. When: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com

RADKIDS SELF-DEFENSE COURSE

What: The Milton Police Department is offering an eight-hour self-defense course for children ages 5-12. Students should plan to attend both days.

Snacks are included in the fee. When: Aug. 3-4 Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E, Milton Cost: $15 More info and registration: pdinfo@cityofmiltonga.us or cityofmiltonga.us

organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

RIVERS EVE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

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What: Rising kindergarteners, new students, their families and caregivers are invited to learn more about their school and teachers at the annual ice cream social. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Rivers Eves Elementary School, 9000 Eves Road, Roswell More info: fultonschools.org

BARRINGTON HALL EVENING LECTURES

What: Barrington Hall presents an evening lecture “Confederate Naval Stories” by Ross Glover. Complementary snacks are included. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 More info: roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.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. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with

MARY POPPINS

What: Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, will present “Mary Poppins” live. When: July 28-31, times vary Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: rumc.com/drama, 678-8717766

IKEBANA EXHIBITION

What: Members of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana of Atlanta will present an ikebana exhibit featuring Japanese floral arrangements in contemporary styles. When: July 25-29 Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

ALMOST HEAVEN, JOHN DENVER’S AMERICA

What: “Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America” returns to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s singer, John Denver. When: Thursdays through Saturdays, July 14-30, 8 p.m. Where: Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $15 More info: get.org, 770-641-1260

SEUSSICAL

What: ACT1 Theater presents “Seussical,” a musical that melds classic Dr. Seuss tales together and brings to life timeless characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Jojo and more. When: July 14-Aug. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Cost: $20 for adult, $17 for child More info and tickets: act1theater.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY BASH

What: Say farewell to summer reading with a free Harry Potter Celebration. Library staff will be dressed as Hogwarts professors and encourage participants to join in costume. Activities will include wand selecting, sorting, quidditch and more. When: Friday, July 29, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

AARP SAFE DRIVER COURSE

What: A free Smart Driver Course offered by the AARP will be held at the library. An optional, recommended AARP workbook and certificate will be available for $20. Reservations required. When: Saturday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov or 770360-8820

WRITING CLUB FOR CHILDREN

What: The library will host a free workshop for young writers, ages 8-12, to discuss and practice the art of writing for both personal expression and academic success. When: Sunday, July 31, 4-5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

OCEE READS BOOK CLUB

What: The Ocee library invites everyone to join the book club to read and discuss books with other book enthusiasts. Recommended for adults. When: Monday, Aug. 1, 4-5 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

COMMON EQUINE EMERGENCIES AND BASIC FIRST AID

What: Dr. Erin Master will hold a free workshop to discuss common equine emergencies and basic first aid. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: kimberly. george@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-6134402

AFRICAN PERCUSSION AND STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN

What: Professional musician Chuck Cogliandro will share musical instruments, stories, songs, culture and history through West African drums and percussion. Ages 5-11. Registration required. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1-2 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

DROP-IN NEEDLECRAFT

What: All needlecrafters are invited to join and socialize with other crafters as they work on their projects. All ages and levels of experience are invited. No instruction or materials are provided. When: Thursday, Aug. 4, 1-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

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Find your very own waterfall I’m glad to see that folks are enjoying “Get Outside Georgia.” It’s great to hear from you, and sometimes I even get to say “hello” in person. A couple weeks STEVE HUDSON ago, for example, I Get Outside Georgia, was in line at the Chattahoochee Media Group grocery store when the person in front of me turned and said, “Aren’t you the person who writes the outdoor articles for the paper?” We chatted for a few minutes, and after talking about some of his favorite hikes, my newfound acquaintance mentioned a previous column on the waterfall in Palau. “I wonder if there are any undiscovered waterfalls around here?” he finally asked. That got me thinking - in Georgia, the big waterfalls, those that you read about in the guidebooks, are all well known. But what about the smaller falls? Are there some other waterfalls out there that don’t make the “see this” lists but that are still well worth the effort it takes to find them? The answer to that one is an emThis illustration shows the distinctive contour line configuration which repphatic “YES.” resents a possible waterfall on a topo map. But how do you find waterfalls on your own? fact, this coming weekend I’m going to it will cross contour lines. If the lines Easy – you start with a topo map. check out a brand new (to me) possiare far apart, then you know that In “Get Outside Georgia” a few bility that I found last week on a topo the creek’s elevation is weeks ago, we looked at map while looking for potential brook changing gradually. In how you can use topo trout streams. other words, the wider maps to plan outdoor On topo maps, Will the waterfall be a good one? the contour line spacing, adventures from the Will it be a waterfall at all? I don’t the flatter the terrain. comfort of your air-conwaterfalls tend know, and I won’t know till I look. But But if the lines that ditioned kitchen table. A to occur in I can guarantee that I’ll have a great the creek crosses are topo map is a map that places where time finding out. close together, then you shows you how elevaIt’s amazing what’s out there waitknow that the elevation changes. How does the contour ing to be found if you’ll just take the tion is changing more it do that? Through the time to find it. quickly. In other words, use of “contour lines,” lines form a closer spaced lines mean which connect points of series of nested steeper terrain. And Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the a given elevation. UsuHooch,” will help you discover the when you find a place ally, there’s a contour and somewhat great trails of the where a creek flows over line for every 40 feet of rounded “U’s,” Chattahoochee steep terrain, then you elevation change. River National have found a potential Topo maps contain with the creek Recreation Area, waterfall. a lot of information for Here’s one more help- including the the outdoor adventurer, flowing through trails of the ful tip. On topo maps, and here’s how to use the apex as Cochran Shoals waterfalls tend to occur them to help you find Unit. Check it out in places where the conwaterfalls. shown. in local outdoor tour lines form a series First find a creek. shops or on of nested and somewhat For waterfall-finding Amazon, or orrounded “U’s,” with the purposes, you want a der online from creek flowing through the apex as creek that flows through more or less www.chattashown. hilly terrain. hoocheemedia. I’ve found a lot of neat waterfalls After picking a creek, trace the com. this way, simply by perusing maps. In creek’s flow on the map. As it flows,

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dance companies, as well as major cruise lines and theme parks. One alumnus, Chris Coates, has toured Europe and the United States in a Broadway production and is currently a member of New York’s STEELEDANCE. He has appeared in commercials for top companies, including Wal-Mart, and has also danced with recording artist and Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson. Coates is currently a faculty member at The Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. “Being in the program helped shape me into the person I am today. I loved having a place I could go to work on my passion and feel truly supported and encouraged to be the best I could be,” Coates said. “I would not be where I am today without that experience and I will cherish it forever.” Fall registration begins July 18 for Roswell residents and July 25 for non-residents. A full class listing can be viewed at www.roswellgov.com/register. For more information, please call 770-641-3705. what we needed to here,” Hausmann said. “He went through all the issues and how he’s going to bring us back to the prominence of what we deserve as a country.” The nearly 80-minute speech was one that covered a variety of issues, specifically illegal immigration, taxes, trade and regulation. Trump exclusively called himself the “law and order candidate.” Hausmann and Williams have interacted with Trump before when he came to speak in Georgia. Williams said he thinks Trump has been miscast by people, and he was satisfied by the candidate’s concluding remarks. “He had a lot to say and we were all listening. It was magnificent,” Williams said. “Finally everyone was able to see the Donald Trump that I see.” “That was very inspiring,” Hausmann added. “It was a spectacular thing to see.”

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Golf Club of Georgia and Horseshoe Bend undergo renovation Both clubs receive $30 million in improvements By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two of North Fulton’s top golf courses have gotten a lot better – a $60 million better. The Golf Club of Georgia and Horseshoe Bend have the same owner and both facilities received equal treatment, at least monetarily. The Golf Club of Georgia recently completed its $30 million in renovations to its clubhouse and two championship golf courses at the end of June. Ben Kenny, an oil executive in Atlanta, purchased Golf Club of Georgia in the fall of 2014. Kenny is also the same owner of Horseshoe Bend Golf Club which completed its own $30 million in renovations that same year. The Golf Club of Georgia club underwent a massive project to upgrade the course and clubhouse to a new, state-of-the-art facility. The project started with upgrades to the 36-hole course, followed by clubhouse design and renovation beginning a little over a year ago. The clubhouse is now in full-time use having opened around three weeks ago. “It’s neat from a management perspective to have an owner who has a vision and who sees the little things,” said Rod Kooker, Golf Club of Georgia general manager. “That’s where we’ve attacked the golf courses and the building with the philosophy of making it as neat as we can make it.” The GCG’s Lakeside 18-hole course reopened after a Bob Cupp renovation to host the 19th annual Georgia Cup in March. Renovations to the Creekside 18-hole course were completed June

2015. Stacey Ducker, GCG Creekside membership sales and marketing director, said the strategic changes to Creekside made a big difference from an aesthetic viewpoint. “We took the building down to the studs and reimagined this space into a chic, sophisticated club that now includes an indoor/outdoor bar and social spaces, wine tasting room for private parties and events, new dining spaces and the addition of a 200-person ballroom,” Ducker said. Outside, a new patio was built to coincide with an outdoor electronic scoreboard that can double for recreational use, like movie nights. “In order to move this club forward and keep it relevant, you have to have these types of spaces and events,” Ducker said. “That’s what’s bringing couples in and they’re bringing their children in, too.” Though the club is specifically built for golf and is not a multi-purpose club like many others, its unique focus toward having a state-of-the-art golf facility has justification. Many tournaments are held at the club and it serves as home course for the Georgia Tech golf team. “You’re coming here to truly enjoy a round of golf,” Kooker said. “That’s our big attraction and that’s why our golf courses have to be first notch.” The Golf Club of Georgia will be undergoing another project in the fall with a new driving range complete with a teaching facility and the teaching robot, RoboGolfPro —making the club one of three in the country to purchase the equipment. “It will be a destination,” Kooker added. Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell also underwent similar changes, with $30 million in renovations by the same owner.

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of $3. Behind it all was one grasping, vengeful woman. Punishment in South Carolina in the 1940s was usually swift but justice was sometimes hard to come by, and Kelly does not sugarcoat it. Many and perhaps most of those sentenced to death were guilty of their crimes. But the Rev. Kelly knew some of the condemned he was pastoring were going to the electric chair as innocent men. Race often played heavily in those miscarriages of justice. If a capital suspect was known or thought to be a black man, most any subject would serve the Jim Crow law of the day. And those cases are recounted with brutal honesty. Other cases were unspeakably cruel just as others were lamentable in the stupidity of the crimes. During his tenure, the Rev. Kelly served at the pleasure of four governors. His sons Charles and Bruce Kelly decided they would put down his experiences taken from journals the Rev. Kelly kept. They began their labors in 2006. Charles Kelly wrote the book, but it was his brother who diligently researched police files and newspaper accounts for the details. Now it is all there: the barroom brawls, robberies gone awry and the crimes of passion. And in each case someone would pay the ultimate price. “We thought we could put some light on crimes and the punishments of that era. It was an era of racial tensions and controversy about the death penalty,”

“Next Stop, Eternity” tells what it was like in the 1940s for death row prisoners through the eyes of the minister who pastored them. Each of the 34 death row cases is unique and each is chilling in its own way. Kelly said. And based on today’s headlines, this book is pertinent today in weighing the balance of crime and punishment. “My father was a Nazarene minister and pastored 14 years the First Church of the Nazerene in Columbia [S.C.]. He ran a mission in Columbia because he wanted to minister to the young drifters and those prone to get into trouble.” His father came to know two governors while serving as the prison chaplain and had occasion to be involved with Judge – later senator – Strom Thurmond. Thurmond went on to be a staunch defender of segregation and was a third-party “Dixiecrat” candidate in the 1948 presidential election. Yet it was Thurmond’s efforts that got one black prisoner’s death sentence commuted. “My father did not judge those he met in prison. But he did try to bring them to God and he was successful in that,” Kelly said. “He would give the condemned what comfort he could.” What did come out of his service to death row inmates was the firm conviction that capital punishment is not a deterrent, Kelly said of his father. “He understood that these crimes could not go unpunished. But he was never convinced that the threat of death was a deterrent to such crimes.”

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Hooch grad earns spot on Team USA for Rio Games Litherland will compete in the 400-meter individual medley By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Jay Litherland, a 2014 graduate of Chattahoochee High School, had a momentous task if he was to qualify for the Olympics. Litherland was competing in the finals of qualifying for the 400-meter individual medley where only two swimmers would earn qualifying bids — and he would be facing the defending gold medalist from the 2012 London Games, Ryan Lochte, and world championship medalist Chase Kalisz. Litherland was up to the task. In the final 50 meters, Litherland passed Lochte and finished in second place, 1.48 seconds behind Kalisz, but good enough to secure his first trip to the Olympics. After qualifying, Litherland was congratulated by his fraternal triplet bothers, Mick and Kevin. All have a knack for swimming as all three were qualifying for Team USA. It was Jay who earned the only bid in the 400-me-

Litherland is the fourth athlete from North Fulton to represent Team USA at the Rio Games, along with Kristi Castlin in the 100-meter hurdles, and Tom Feng and Timothy Wang in table tennis. ter individual medley, a combination of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Litherland is the fourth athlete from North Fulton to represent Team USA at the Rio Games, along with Kristi Castlin in the 100-meter hurdles, and Tom Feng and Timothy Wang in table tennis. Litherland, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, won gold in the 2015 World University Games in the 400-meter individual medley and also competed at the Junior World Championships in 2013 and 2014. Representing UGA in the 400-meter individual medley, Litherland finished 7th in the SEC championships in the 2014-15 season before winning bronze

in 2015-16. Jay and his brothers were all attempting to qualify for the U.S. team. Mick and Kevin’s decision stems from the brothers having triple citizenship. Litherland’s father, Andrew, is from New Zealand and his mother, Chizuko, is Japanese. The brothers all hold citizenship in the United States, New Zealand and Japan. With Jay already a member of the U.S. National Team, he was only able to qualify to Team USA. But his brothers had a choice to make. Because Mick and Kevin had not competed for a country nationally, they were free to qualify for New Zealand’s Olympic team. After being unable to qualify for New Zealand, and because they had still not represented a country internationally, Mick and Kevin joined Jay at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. Kevin competed in the 200 and 1500-meter freestyle, while Mick swam in the 400-meter freestyle, 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter butterfly. However, neither was able to qualify for the Rio Games. Though he will not have his brothers alongside of him in Rio, Litherland will be joined by UGA teammate Kalisz.

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A dream to join the best Golfer Amira Alexander raising money to join LPGA tour By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Joining the best in the world is something one can only hope to achieve within a profession. For Alpharetta’s Amira Alexander, the dream is joining the ranks of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Alexander has played four years at the collegiate level at the University of Georgia and Kent State University. A former student at Rivers Academy, Alexander is trying to raise money to achieve enough funds to join the LPGA tour. Costs typically range from $30,000-$50,000 per year for women who are on tour. Alexander has started a GoFundMe page online and so far has raised just over $1,000. She is hoping to raise around $25,000. “It’s something that I truly love — playing golf,” she said. “I know other fellow golfers who have GoFundMe

pages that have made it on tour, so I ended up making one. I want to reach out to the community for support.” There are tedious steps that golfers must take before they join tour, Alexander said. Qualifying school is the first step and one that she has been practicing for the past few months. The first stage of qualifying is in August, and Alexander needs to place in the top 100 of the approximately 200 golfers participating in the event. If she succeeds, she will make it to the next stage in October which will be held in Florida. This is something that Alexander has been doing since she was a child, practicing with her father in Rochester, N.Y., where she would be rewarded with Barbie houses if she were to hit the back of indoor domes at driving ranges. Her father, a former golfer himself, was instrumental in the early developmental stages of her career. “I’ve been playing for a long time,” she said. “I’m originally from the Virgin Islands, and I came down to Georgia when I was around 8. I played for three years at the University of Georgia and played in 90 percent of the tournaments there.”

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Knights, War Eagles compete in National 7-on-7 tourney Tournament held in Hoover, Alabama By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com HOOVER, Ala. – The Centennial Knights and South Forsyth War Eagles gave their secondaries, receivers and backs another warm-up to the 2016 football season against talented competition at the USA Football 7-on-7 National Championship last week. The tournament was held in Hoover, Ala. Centennial qualified for the national tournament by finishing as runner-up for USA Football’s Georgia state championship tournament. South Forsyth earned a bid by going 9-0 to capture the USA 7-on-7 Southeast Regional Championship. The national tournament pitted 48 of the top high school football teams from the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast against one another for the figurative “national” 7-on-7 championship. Teams first competed in pool play, with each pool fielding six teams, before

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Alpharetta American Legion installs new officers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s oldest and largest military veterans’ organization is set to begin its new program year following the July 19th installation of its 2016-2017 leadership team. During its installation banquet and ceremonies, Dennis Turner, a Vietnam veteran, took the oath of office to continue as Post Commander for a second consecutive year. Similarly, Derek Garmon was officially installed to head the Sons of the American Legion – his 10th consecutive term as the presiding officer of the SAL. New to the top leadership post of the Alpharetta American Legion Auxiliary is Rebecca Anderson. She took the oath of office as President of Auxiliary Unit 201.

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Loving Hands ice cream social supports Canine Assistants By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Loving Hands Animal Clinic hosted an ice cream social on July 21. The event was held to raise awareness of Canine Assistants in Milton. Erin Hall was matched with her Canine Assistant, 2-year-old Pixel, in April. Hall has type-1 diabetes, and Pixel is doing scent training to be able to identify when Hall’s blood sugar reaches a dangerously low level. Hall had previously been matched with a dog based only on scent training, but Liz Hall, Erin’s mother, said it was important to find a dog who would be able to keep up with Erin as well as monitor her medical condition. For me, it’s a matter of me not having to be with her, but she still gets to do what she wants to do,” Liz Hall said. “She runs cross country, so for me to let her go five miles into the woods without an adult and knowing that Pixel is with her is huge. “We want Erin to have every tool she can have to be successful, and Pixel’s just the best tool,” Hall said. “She’s a perfect fit.” Dogs at Canine Assistants begin their training at as early as four weeks old. “Every moment you spend with a puppy is training,” JoAnn Roesner, founder and medical director of Loving Hands, said.

Canine Assistants was founded in 1991. The organization trains and matches service dogs with adults and children with special needs from mobility difficulties to medical concerns. Between 75 and 100 dogs are placed each year free of charge, and more than 1,500 dogs have been placed since Canine Assistants was founded. According to Roesner, tens of thousands of dollars are spent to teach and train the dogs. People chosen to receive a Canine Assistant attend a two-week recipient camp, where campers interact with dogs and learn about training them. The organization uses a principle called bond-based teaching. Roesner is training 14-week-old Harvey, and she said even as young as he is, his training is visible. “You can see the difference between having to control these dogs and having them just make a good choice,” Roesner said. “He’s not jumping on the other dogs, he’s not dragging me across the parking lot, he’s just hanging out.” Animal medication company Elanco had a table at the event with flyers promoting Canine Assistants. One of Elanco’s products, Trifexis, is a chewable tablet for dogs that kills ticks and fleas, prevents heartworm disease and prevents and treats intestinal parasite infections. Each Canine Assistant is given a 12-month supply of Trifexis. For information and sponsorship opportunities visit canineassistants.org.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR DESIGN/BUILD FOR WEBB BRIDGE PARK SPECTATOR SEATING RFP 17-101 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting proposals from qualified Design/ Build firms or Design/Build teams to design and construct spectator seating to be added at the Webb Bridge Park lower multipurpose field. The park is located at 4780 Webb Bridge Road within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, July 14, 2016 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents. Proposals will be due on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

Visitors to Loving Hands Animal Shelter, with service dogs Pixel and Harvey, were treated to ice cream and popsicles.

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Mary Janell Thurston Mary Janell Thurston of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the age of 64. Janell was a member of Founding Faith Worship Center for eleven years, and a part of the United Pentecostal Church in several locations throughout the world and the United States for more than 41 years. She loved to serve the Lord, especially in Women’s Ministries and hospitality endeavors. She especially loved being part of the Military Ministries in Europe, and participating in the U.S. Air Force Wives Club, supporting her husband’s career in the military. Janell also loved to travel and was able to visit many beautiful places in England, Ireland, Germany (West and East), France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Azores, Czechoslovakia; Yugoslavia, Hungary, and Turkey. She was especially proud of her Spanish & Cajun heritage and thrilled that she got to visit the village of Tordesillas in Spain where her ancestry traces back to the 1600s. Janell enjoyed collecting tea sets from each of these countries as mementos of her time spent there. She is preceded in death by her

parents, Amos and Mabel Johnson Ortego. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 39 years, Reverend Paul Thurston; Sister, Shirley Fisher; daughter, Sondra Adams and her husband, Blake; son, Christopher and his wife Meshon; daughter Jacqueline Dyer and her husband John; grandchildren, Zachary Adams, Bryan Thurston, Randall Thurston, Russell Thurston, Anna Thurston, Renee Thurston, Maggie Thurston, Wynn Dyer, and Roselyn Dyer; and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:15, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Founding Faith Worship Center, 6225 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 114, Alpharetta, GA, with a visitation starting at 10:30. Reverend Korey Jones will officiate. Entombment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery immediately following the service. Pallbearers will be Chris Thurston, Bryan Thurston, Blake Adams, Zachary Adams, John Dyer and Richard Reeves. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Founding Faith Worship Center Capital Campaign at the address noted above in memory of M. Janell Thurston.

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arrested two people with outstanding warrants while conducting a safety checkpoint on the Mansell Road and Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, August 4, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 22, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-16-05/V-16-21 Aycock/Thompson Street/DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 1 acre from O-P (Office-Professional) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) in order to develop 7 single-family detached homes. A variance from UDC Appendix A, Section 3.7.3 to reduce the minimum lot size for detached homes and a variance from UDC Section 2.5.5 (D) to allow for crushed stone to be used for internal private streets is requested. The property is located on the north side of Thompson Street east of Haynes Bridge Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. 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, Alpharetta, Georgia.

The gold BMW that pulled over had three occupants who looked worried, an officer said. When police checked their identification officers found multiple warrants out for the arrest of two of the men. Markice Davis, 33, had a suspended license, summons for failure to appear and an active warrant for parole violation. Cerone Oliver, 33, had an active warrant from the U.S. Postal Service for fraud.

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$1,500 cash stolen after inviting two new friends over to her house. The 19-year-old had let two acquaintances into her house a few times in July. But when she woke up July 16, after their visit that night, the victim realized personal items and cash were missing. All of the items were taken from the bedrooms of her family members, but nothing was missing from the teenager’s room. The missing valuables included a PlayStation 4, jewelry, sneakers and video games.

Alleged shoplifter really likes store MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested a woman July 12 for repeatedly shoplifting from a local retail store. A store employee called police when he recognized Kijabre White, 21, as someone who had allegedly stolen items from the store previously. He said that he saw her go into the restroom with merchandise twice and leave empty-handed. However, she had a bulging purse and book bag, and was also wearing new store clothing. Police found $350 worth of items in White’s bags. Upon further investigation, the store employee also found footage of White using the same method June 29 to allegedly shoplift $150 worth of items.

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DRUG arrests ►► Travis Wright Howard, 33, of

Abbotts Mill Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested July 12 on Abbotts Mill Drive in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Christopher Rodriguez, 22, of

Riverwood Lane, Roswell, was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Brandon Lamar Wilson, 24, of Macon was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Michael N. Whitaker, 22, of Macon was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Sanchez Derunte Binns, 33, of Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven, was arrested on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane.

►► Tirhas Berhane Gebremedhin, 27,

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Court, Roswell, was arrested June 30 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Adriane Tranere Conway, 29, of Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, was arrested July 17 on Main St. in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane. ►► Paul Jesse Armstrong, 25, of Parton Court, Norcross, was arrested July 13 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamine, driving with a suspended license, broken windshield and expired tag.

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