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Stuff the bus for a cause Northside Hospital held its annual Stuff the Bus event July 23 to collect school supplies for children in need. A large group of volunteers including staff from Northside and the Children’s Restoration Network came together to

collect donations. Pictured: Many volunteers, including some from the Children’s Restoration Network and staff from Northside Hospital, collect over 200 bags for children who need school supplies. Read more, Page 15.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The man who allegedly stole one car and carjacked another July 8 at Dunkin’ Donuts on McGinnis Ferry Road reportedly turned himself in July 20. Wayne Christopher Alford, 19, from Atlanta, surrendered at the Forsyth County Jail with no bond set. Suwanee Police were pursuing Alford,

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who allegedly abandoned a stolen car near the donut shop and accosted a female driver at the drive-through window. The victim said she had just placed an order when she saw the man running toward her car. She was pulling forward to the window when the man jumped in front of her car, causing her to stop abruptly. He then came to the driver’s side window and tried to open the door. He reached into the window, unlocked the door, grabbed her by the hair and

SWAT standoff ends peacefully By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After a man reportedly barricaded himself inside his home July 20 causing a SWAT standoff, the situation ended peacefully. The day prior, deputies with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a warrant to Tyler Franklin Long at the home he rents on Hartsfield Place in Olde Atlanta Golf Club. Rather than complying, Long reportedly barricaded himself inside. Depu-

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Both rates remain unchanged By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted July 21 to maintain the county’s millage rates with no change. The county’s millage rate of 8.036 mills is one of the lowest among metro Atlanta counties. A mill is one dollar per one thousand dollars of taxable value. For example, a 4-mill tax rate levied against a home with a taxable value of $100,000 would generate $400 in taxes. Taxable value is set at 40 percent of a property’s assessed value, which in

the above example would be $250,000. Forsyth Chief Financial Officer David Gruen said the mill levy on property helps fund a major portion of the county’s 2017 general fund budget, fire district and bonds. The lion’s share of the 8.036 mills, 4.642 mills, will go to fund net maintenance and operations. Another 1.975 mills will go to fund fire services, and the final 1.419 mills will be used for general obligation. The county’s tax levy accounts for less than half of residents’ overall tax bills. Schools account for the largest share. In that light, Forsyth County Schools gave final approval July 21 to maintaining the district’s current millage rates. The district’s maintenance and operations rate remains at 17.3 mills. The debt service rate remains at 2.418

The lion’s share of the 8.036 mills, 4.642 mills, will go to fund net maintenance and operations. Another 1.975 mills will go to fund fire services, and the final 1.419 mills will be used for general obligation. mills. Combined, the school district tax rate is 19.718 mills.

Cumming City Council approves site plan for townhome community Will be 261 units on 42 acres off Bald Ridge Marina Road By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Council approved 4-1, with Councilman Christopher Light abstaining due to conflict of interest, a site plan for the development of a townhome community of 261 units on approximately 42 acres. The development will be located behind Costco off Bald Ridge Marina Road. Public Information Assistant Crystal Ledford said several community members from a few nearby subdivisions

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The other six conditions from the Planning & Zoning Board were: 1. A landscaping plan must be submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. Construction of four-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of all interior streets in the community. 3. Construction of a six-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of Bald Ridge Acres Drive from the development entrance south to the intersection with Bald Ridge Marina Road. 4. Amenity package will include two standard tennis courts, minimum 1,200-square-foot swimming pool and minimum 2,000-square-foot clubhouse, which will consist of 1,200 square feet of enclosure and 800 square feet of pavilion. 5. Residential unit exteriors must be a minimum of 75 percent brick and/or masonry materials. 6. Formation of a homeowners association to address maintenance of common spaces in the community. Additionally, Bald Ridge Acres Drive is a county road and the developers have been in contact with Forsyth County. The county had recommended the roundabout after a traffic study.

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Runoff held July 26 for District 5 commissioner spot Hawkins competes against Semanson By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two republicans vying for the District 5 Board of Commissioners seat were the only two candidates on the ballot for the July 26 primary runoff election. Incumbent Jim Boff HAWKINS is not seeking re-election. Justin Hawkins and Laura Semanson competed in May for the spot, but neither took the majority out of the three running. Hawkins earned 32 percent of the vote, while Semanson SEMANSON earned 43 percent of the 3,809 people who cast ballots in that race. Results were not available at press time. Keep up to date with the outcome on forsythherald.com and facebook. com/forsythherald. In April, the two took part in a debate with third candidate, Chandon Adams. Hawkins, the treasurer for the Forsyth County Republican Party until resigning in January to pursue the District 5 seat, said he was raised in south Forsyth and is a product of the Forsyth school system.

Keep up to date with election results at forsythherald.com and facebook.com/ forsythherald. “I believe Forsyth County is at a crossroads,” Hawkins said. “We talk about kids going to schools in trailers and eating on the hallway floor — I did it. Right now the out-of-control growth plagues Forsyth County. We’ve had to increase property taxes three times and our county leaders had to acquire over $800 million in debt. Right now, District 5 needs a commissioner who has the leadership, the vision and the experience to protect the quality of life, preserve this community and to give the citizens a seat at the table.” Semanson said this election is about trust. “Fifteen years ago my husband and I decided to put down roots in this county and raise our family here,” Semanson said. “We came here for the same reasons most of you probably did, which are the schools are great, sense of community, beauty of north Georgia and the quality development that was going on in this county at that time. My passion to run came from disappointment in the stewardship we had with that. In the 15 years I’ve owned my home in Forsyth County, I’ve watched my taxes double and I feel like the return on that has not been in kind. For too long the taxpayers have had to pick up the tab for that. It’s time for the taxpayers to take action.”

Hall chosen as Georgia Farm Bureau Speakers Bureau member FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Farm Bureau President Wesley Hall was chosen to join the Georgia Farm Bureau Speakers Bureau. Hall also serves on the Georgia Farm Bureau Board of Directors, representing the organization’s 1st District. He operates a farm business that specializes in hay baling and hay sales, the sale of chicken litter for fertilizer, commercial fertilizer spreading and the sale of liquid cattle feed supplements, in addition to raising beef cattle. Founded in 1937, Georgia Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization and has 157 county offices. Its volunteer members actively participate in local, state and national activities that promote agriculture awareness to nonfarming neighbors. GFB offers its members benefits including insurance.

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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.” 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 that he saw among the speakers. The GOP has been notably criticized of late for appealing strictly to an older, white male population. LIZ HAUSMANN “What I noFulton County Commissioner ticed 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

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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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Pinecrest quarterback commits to The Citadel CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy rising senior athlete, Ryan McCarthy, made a verbal commitment Monday, July 18 to The Citadel to play football. McCarthy, who is team captain for the Pinecrest Paladins and starts as quarterback and outside linebacker, will play quarterback for the Bulldogs in 2017. McCarthy also received a football scholarship offer from Elon University, and has been actively recruited by Georgia Southern University, Northern Illinois University, Minnesota State University, Ohio University, Samford University, Liberty University and Mercer University. During the 2016 football season and his junior year at Pinecrest, McCarthy was named All-State, Region Player of the Year, All-Region and All-County. “Ryan is a tremendous leader, student and Christian young man. He is a competitor in the classroom and on the field,” commented Pinecrest Academy Head Football Coach Todd Winter. “We are proud of his accomplishments and looking forward to him leading our team in 2016.” The Citadel defeated South Carolina last fall, winning the Southeastern Conference and advancing to the quarterfinals. The team is currently ranked eighth in the country. McCarthy will formally sign with The Citadel in February 2017, on National Signing Day.

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Harding University SEARCY, Ariz. — Katherinee Embry of Alpharetta has graduated Dec 2015 from Harding University. Additionally, the following students were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Mitchell Cohen of Forsyth, Caroline Embry of Alpharetta, Katherine Embry of Alpharetta, Dakota Niemi of Forsyth and Madison Wickline of Roswell.

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Hudson Valley Community College TROY, N.Y. — The following students were named on the fall 2015 president’s list for Hudson Valley Community College: Karen Lopez of Forsyth.

Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — The following students have been named on Hofstra University’s fall 2015 dean’s list: Chandler Smith of Alpharetta.

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Work spaces in the new media center give students a place to collaborate on projects. “There were two areas for people to check in and out and come in for business meetings,” he said. “All day long we were dealing with people going to the wrong campus.” In addition to the connecting building, a new front entrance was designed, a larger cafeteria that can hold about 750 people and a Bring Your Own Technology lounge for the students to sit and use their own devices. “Everyone knows Central’s mottos is excellence in the three A’s — academics, arts and athletics,” Young said. “All three A’s were given a great deal of attention.”

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produce enough healthy cells.” A low platelet count can cause uncontrollable bleeding for those who sustain it, and donations are often vital to helping combat it and help the blood clot. Colvin and his friends have been responsible for helping spread awareness on this issue. Social media has been a medium that he has used frequently to consistently remind people of the issue. Getting people to local clinics has been the focus of the campaign. “I have a blog that I’ve been keeping up with to keep the word out,” he said. “I’ve been encouraging everyone I can to get to their local clinics.” When asked why many people don’t typically donate, Colvin said the process can tax the body of donors. The process can often run close to five hours. Other than that, many people are simply unaware of the issue itself. One friend, in particular, Joey Kurek, has been a frequent donor at the clinic and has helped Colvin get more people involved with donations via social media. “I usually talk to my friends and I use Facebook to share it,” Kurek said. “I still go to the clinic, I don’t mind giving up a little bit of time for this.” The response on social media

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Forsyth commissioners recognize World Changers FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their meeting July 21, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized a group currently in the community performing volunteer work. World Changers is an initiative of LifeWay Christian Resources and in its 26th summer of partnering with cities to serve their residents. This year, more than 12,000 student and adult volunteers will be working in more than 50 cities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Some of those volunteers are here locally, having traveled from many different states. This is World Changers’ first year being hosted in Cumming. “There are 15 crews at 25 worksites located all around Cumming, Gainesville and Alpharetta,” said District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills. “Most of the work these volunteers are doing includes roofing, window replacement, floor replacement, vinyl siding, and deck and ramp repair. I am delighted to have this great organization in our community right now and am pleased to be able to recognize tonight the outstanding work that they do.”

World Changers volunteers are recognized by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners July 21.

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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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Northside Hospital stuffs the bus for children Collects 227 bags of supplies By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In just a matter of weeks, local school district buses will be filled with children heading to their first day of school. Some of those students, however, will not have much, if any, school supplies to get through the school year. So Northside Hospital decided to stuff a bus not with children, but with supplies to help those students in need. On July 23, Northside Hospital teamed up with the Children’s Restoration Network to hold its annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive. This was the second year Northside’s Forsyth County campus served as a drop-off location. It was such a success last year that the staff decided to do it again. This year’s event yielded 227 bags from the Northside Forsyth location, each full of supplies. There were five other drop-off locations, but the amount of collections is not yet available. “Northside Hospital has held a ‘back to school’ drive for the Children’s Restoration Network and the United Way of Forsyth County each summer for more than 10 years,” said Senior

Ryan and Diana Howell, left, donate bags of supplies to volunteer Elyse Morgan. Public Relations Specialist Katherine Watson. “Northside has provided more than 11,000 new and filled book bags

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for metro-Atlanta’s homeless children and provided thousands of hours of volunteer work and service. That is 11,000 homeless children from shelters and group homes that have been physically prepared for school which helps prepare them mentally.” From the beginning, Watson said, Northside’s employees have rallied around the back to school drive. Departments compete against each other and try to collect more than they did the previous year. “It’s really quite remarkable to see and makes me even more proud to work at Northside,” she said. “Children in need are a cause that’s close to the hearts of many of our employees. This is something that when we said we were going to get involved our employees said they wanted to support this. It’s really important to them.” One of those employees is Diana Howell who works as an ultrasound technician for Northside. She and her son, Ryan, dropped off supplies during the event. “There are so many kids who need stuff,” Howell said. “Northside is so great about making it easy to drop things off and get involved. This is a great thing and I’ll absolutely do it next year.”

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Bags filled with school supplies line the seats of the school bus. Northside’s back to school drive runs until July 28. Backpacks and school supplies can be dropped off at Northside Hospital-Forsyth Administration, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming. Donations also can be dropped off at Atlanta division Kroger stores until July 30.

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Roswell’s Mimosa Hall for sale at $7.85M Historic home on market, 21 more acres at $4M 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-

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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 of that. Lately, they get to see people come in excited to take their beer home. It makes them feel better.”

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Cherry Street Taproom is now able to sell growlers and beer togo. One of the taproom’s specialty brews is Belgo Ruskie.

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.

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This view from the rear of the home gives but a glimpse of the gardens that would compare to the manor homes of England.

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“These homes are made to be lived 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

It is hard to envision any undisturbed parcel of land in Roswell to match that of Mimosa Hall. be completely modernized so that it is an historic shell rather than a living 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.”

RNC: Continued from Page 7 port 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 was an audition for another potential run for president in 2020, or a lastditch effort to swing the delegates in his favor with his “vote with your conscience” comment. “I think his political career is done,” she said. “If he was trying to position himself for the future, he made a grave error.” Besides the controversy that surrounded the convention, Hausmann and Williams were strong supporters of the speech Trump gave on the final day after securing the nomination. The former businessman’s views regarding the current status of the country and what he plans to do was one that both Georgia delegates found inspiring and refreshing. “Donald’s speech was very much 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.”

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... Donald Trump did a fabulous job, if [Ted] Cruz wants to sit on the sideline and watch this happen, we’ll let him.” MICHAEL WILLIAMS Georgia state senator

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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ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

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.

EVENTS: PARK PLACE: NEW PARTICIPANT MEET AND GREET

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

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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

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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? Easy – you start with a topo map. it will cross contour lines. If the lines fact, this coming weekend I’m going to In “Get Outside Georgia” a few are far apart, then you know that check out a brand new (to me) possiweeks ago, we looked at the creek’s elevation is bility that I found last week on a topo how you can use topo changing gradually. In map while looking for potential brook maps to plan outdoor other words, the wider trout streams. On topo maps, adventures from the the contour line spacing, Will the waterfall be a good one? comfort of your air-con- waterfalls tend the flatter the terrain. Will it be a waterfall at all? I don’t ditioned kitchen table. A to occur in But if the lines that know, and I won’t know till I look. But topo map is a map that the creek crosses are I can guarantee that I’ll have a great places where shows you how elevaclose together, then you time finding out. tion changes. How does know that the elevaIt’s amazing what’s out there waitthe contour it do that? Through the tion is changing more ing to be found if you’ll just take the use of “contour lines,” quickly. In other words, time to find it. lines form a which connect points of closer spaced lines mean series of nested steeper terrain. And a given elevation. UsuSteve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the ally, there’s a contour when you find a place Hooch,” will help you discover the and somewhat line for every 40 feet of where a creek flows over great trails of the rounded “U’s,” elevation change. steep terrain, then you Chattahoochee Topo maps contain have found a potential River National with the creek a lot of information for waterfall. Recreation Area, the outdoor adventurer, flowing through Here’s one more help- including the and here’s how to use ful tip. On topo maps, trails of the the apex as them to help you find waterfalls tend to occur Cochran Shoals waterfalls. in places where the conUnit. Check it out shown. First find a creek. tour lines form a series in local outdoor For waterfall-finding of nested and somewhat shops or on purposes, you want a rounded “U’s,” with the Amazon, or orcreek that flows through more or less creek flowing through the apex as der online from hilly terrain. shown. www.chattaAfter picking a creek, trace the I’ve found a lot of neat waterfalls hoocheemedia. creek’s flow on the map. As it flows, this way, simply by perusing maps. In com.

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class, jump rope club, and a competitive chess club. The Odyssey of the Mind program has reached the World Championships multiple times. Deep Respect for Difference Students at Woodward North develop a deep respect for difference in a community where diversity is more than skin deep. Peers from a broad array of religious and ethnic backgrounds come together to find opportunities to explore and excel at every level. At Woodward North, students not only are educated about other cultures but experience them daily in their interactions with friends. DISCOVER THE WOODWARD DIFFERENCE

The majority of Woodward North students continue their education at Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park beginning in seventh grade, where they join peers from 23 metro Atlanta counties. The Academy provides bus transportation, and many students choose to ride MARTA, in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers. A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service projects, and earns more than $13 million in scholarship awards. We invite you to visit us at woodward.edu and Discover the Woodward Difference today.

The Goddard School With the fall fast approaching, many parents are scrambling to find a strong early childhood education center for their young child. Look no further! The Goddard Schools located in Suwanee (corner of James Burgess and Old Atlanta Rd.) and Cumming (corner of Bethelview Rd. and Castleberry Rd.) are here to offer an outstanding, accredited environment for your children. Both schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and have classrooms for children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten, as well as afterschool and summer camp programs for school-age children. Why choose The Goddard School? Goddard’s FLEX (Fun Learning Experience) curriculum is designed to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience, so that children develop a love of learning and want to be at school each day. A comprehensive approach that not only covers your standard subject areas like math, language arts and science, but builds confidence with social skills, as well as creative art, music, physical education (indoor gymnasiums at both campuses!), technology learn-

ing, foreign language, and more. Most people have heard quite a bit about “STEM” or “STEAM” learning. The Goddard School’s curriculum and learning philosophies set up perfectly for this new approach to 21st century learning. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and is critical to making sure students of this modern age are prepared for success in school and beyond. Recently at The Goddard School in Cumming, several of the older classrooms built robots out of recycled materials, showcasing skills in multiple disciplines such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and caring for the environment. A perfect example of our hands-on learning that keeps students excited about school and wanting more. “If kids love school, they are eager to learn and absorb so much more. With our play-based learning environment, we are passionate about cultivating a life-long love of learning. As an early childhood educator for more than 40 years, I can say without a doubt that

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Forsyth’s rapid rise in population Goddard: results in growing private school Continued from Page 26

Forsyth County’s population increase leads the state and is the 11th fastest growing county in the nation. As a result, King’s Ridge Christian School has felt the impact of the 21% population increase from Forsyth over the past 5 years. Four buildings have been constructed in the 10 years since the school moved to Bethany Bend, a few miles from the Forsyth County line. Growth projections for the college preparatory private Christian School indicate more students are on the way with a facility expansion for phase 2 of the High School building recently announced. What attracts students to King’s Ridge when so many people move to Forsyth for the education? “Families who tour the school report they are looking for a way to have their child prepared for college and enjoy the process along the way,” comments Shuntel Beach, community network specialist. “They really are seeking more accessibility for their child’s involvement, an environment which supports the college search/application process, expec-

tations for accountability, and most importantly, a place where their child will be known.” Potential students who visit for the shadow experience list school culture as a priority. “Parents of students who come for a shadow day consistently mention their child usually expresses “I love this place” before they pull out of the driveway to leave campus”, states Lisa McGuire, director of admission. “The sense of belonging and strong outcomes attracts both parents and their children to enroll.” Outcomes? To start, a 100% college

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acceptance rate with college scholarship offers ($4.6 M for 47 students in the class of 2016, not including HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarships). While expectations are higher, students relish being part of a community that knows them, challenges them and ultimately empowers them to learn more about who they are, develop skills to discover their purpose and find where they will go next in their JOURNEY. For more information go to www. kingsridgecs.org Personal admission tours available by appointment. Contact Kelly at 770-754-5738 x136.

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The Goddard School has the best approach to early childhood education and it’s a joy to see their beautiful faces each day,” says Jean Croft, owner of The Goddard School in Cumming. Both campuses also have a wide array of part-time schedules, so parents that don’t need full time care can still take advantage of half days, or use us for 2, 3 or 4 days per week. This is true all the way through our Pre K classrooms, something the state Pre K program doesn’t offer. There’s also no risk in losing your spot if you miss a few days, or take a vacation, so you can have the scheduling flexibility you need. Finally, with over 200 school days between August 1st and the end of May, we don’t follow the public school calendar (applies to adverse weather conditions, as well), making it much more economical for working parents. So what are you waiting for? Call to schedule your tour today and start your child on an unforgettable journey!

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Montessori Kids Academy Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are a SACS/CASI accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, experienced teachers who are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and guiding children along their journey of learning. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education. Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our pre-primary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom. The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms,

Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. and traditional Montessori furnishings. The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Education, Tai Chi and Organic Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education, art and Spanish. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the new Montessori Kids Academy school bus. In addition to regular field trips that are off-site, we have many different visitors such as the Forsyth County firefighters, police and K-9 unit, Recycling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people

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who help complement our curriculum. Students enjoy daily yoga and journal writing in their classrooms as well as the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy gives parents quarterly reports of their child’s progress, as well as frequent parent education nights, student presentations, and school social events. We want our families to feel like they are part of our school family. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. The students will also participate in weekly field trips, either in-house for our youngest campers or off-site for the older students. Every day has an exciting new activity and each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination. We invite you to our upcoming open houses, July 30th and August 6th from 11:00-2:00, or schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

Experimac: Continued from Page 24 To make it easier for you to own that right Apple® device, Experimac of Cumming, is offering 0% financing for 3, 6 or 12 months to spread your payments out over time. All of our products are backed up by our 90 day warranty and extended warranties can be purchased for 1,2 and 3 years. The technicians at Experimac are experts in repairing iPhones no matter how bad your cracked screen looks. Most iPhones can be repaired within 30 minutes while you wait. Experimac also has a great selection of pre-owned iPhones at affordable prices for you to upgrade or simply replace that old phone. As the summer quickly flies by, back to school is becoming the reality once again. Experimac will not miss out on this chance to offer you the best tools in computer devices for your high school or College students. Before making any repair or purchasing decision, stop by Experimac of Cumming at 1586 Market Place Blvd. to look at what they have to offer.

McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is a private, non-parochial school which offers a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus located in Alpharetta, recently opened a new state of the art Middle School building and Gym. The Preschool enrolls children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished through hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individualized attention is a McGinnis Woods distinctive. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies, emphasis is placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and

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Your decision today will influence the next decade By Kids ‘R’ Kids Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing. At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers. Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years. Each summer we host the most popular summer camp in Cumming, Ga. This summer, we will be lighting the torch for the gold medal summer games of 2016. Campers will experience a global adventure in the cities and countries participating in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Campers will learn Olympic size facts and participate in great indoor and outdoor games. This year’s summer camp will foster Olympic values of friendship, sportsmanship, and fair

play while having a summer full of high energy activities and good old fashioned fun! From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establishing the basis for their future learning experiences. Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, computer lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more! We have both a Jr. and Senior aftercare program. We service 6 local Elementary Schools. We are proud to support Toys for Tots, Wounded Worriers, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, and Dawsonville No kill Animal Shelter. We are open for care from 6am to 6:30pm. Please feel free to stop by for a complimentary tour between the hours of 10am and 4pm, or call to schedule a tour at any other time. Regardless of your need, whether full time, part time, after school care, or seasonal camps, Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place for your child.

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It’s all about choice at The Benton House Ask most people what they fear most about moving to an assisted living or personal care home and they will most likely say that the loss of independence worries them. Nothing could be further from the truth! As health needs change and you or your loved one starts to need more daily care, it can put pressure on caregivers and strain relationships. Assisted living and personal care communities make a huge impact when it comes to wellness, quality of life and social life for seniors and is a great transitional step for seniors who don’t need round the clock medical care of a nursing facility. The Benton house offers not only therapy and rehabilitative services but opportunities for physical fitness that go far beyond what caregivers or families can provide at home. Home bound seniors can be isolated, particularly if they reside alone. With planned and engaging activities, residents easily socialize with

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The Phoenix of Milton coming to Milton Opening October 2016 Everything we do at The Phoenix at Milton will begin and end with our service, focused on our residents, their families and our associates. Our executive team and knowledgeable, trained associates will uphold the highest standards of excellence in both our assisted living and memory care settings and join our team understanding our unwavering commitment to our customers. Offering superior, innovative and personalized services for seniors, our goal is to consistently engage our residents in meaningful activities that are designed to support the various beliefs, interests and experiences of the seniors we serve. Our care, based only on what each resident requires, allows residents to live as independently as they can and yet be confident in receiving the care they need. The Phoenix at Milton wants every resident to live life to its fullest and our community is designed to provide an environment that is not only comfortable and inviting, it offers a full range

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Avoid home improvement scams Exceptional retirement living at Arbor Terrace Johns Creek Retirement living should be exceptional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-ofa-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment. “We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in healthcare, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 he showed her a “green plastic baggie” that she presumed to have cocaine in it, based on their earlier conversation. He then gave her a piece of paper with his name and phone number on it, then left. Deputies ran the number through their phone number search database. A name returned of a 47-year-old man and the narcotics unit was given information on the man for possible follow up.

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.

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-ol Travis Howard on 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.

Man attempts to return stolen items FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man reportedly took a few items from a store, waited in his car for a bit, then came back inside to try to return the items. The manager told deputies she believed the male put some products under his shirt. She saw the man come back inside with these items and others from inside his car. She refused to process the return because she suspected the items were never purchased. The man also had no receipt for the items which totaled $49. While the woman was on the phone with deputies, the man started yelling his name and social security number and then left. Deputies were unable to locate the man.

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CORNER HUTCH: $300. 678-807-7112 for details

JOHNS CREEK Entire Clublands Subdivision! Clublands Drive and Buice Road 30022. Friday 7/29-Sunday 7/31, 8am-4pm.

Animals Pet Care IN-HOME PET SITTING And dog walking per your routine. Trustworthy, affordable, reliable. References. 10 years pet-sitting experience. 404-924-9215, info@ thegoldenleash.com

Pets for Sale LABRADOR RETRIVERS AKC born June 1st; registered with papers. Championship bloodline. White $1200, Ivories $1000. 404-3031224 or 404-432-9731

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DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1000 both. 678-492-2300

BAR STOOLS, 3 wooden swivel top with back, oak finish, $45 all. 770-888-2790

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER: Walnut, 5’ wide. $25. 770-889-8812

Cemetery GREENLAWN ROSWELL Crucifixtion lot 48-D Space 1,2,3 & 4. Retail $5995/ each. Buy @ $2995/each or $5000/pair, or $9000/all 4. Mausoleum Building 1, Section A, Row 4, #19 & 20, retail $6995/each, buy @ $4000/each or $7000/ both. 614-565-6944 ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK Pine Hill Section, Lots 1,2. $6000 each, Valued $9995 each. 404-401-3837

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Household GE WASHER (extra-large, stainless drum), SEARS DRYER $250/both. White. 770-519-5725

Medical Equipment EZ CARRIER for mobility scooter or wheelchair or cargo. Fits 2” receiver. $225. 770-530-1188 ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED: Chrome rails. 87”x40”. No mattress. Like new! $325. 770-530-1188

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ROCKER, wicker. Honey color, low back with cushion. $40. 770-889-8812

WALKER: Hugo Elite, 4 wheels, seat backrest, saddleback $60. 770-530-1188

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