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U.S. troops play ball with JC vets’ help The Johns Creek Veterans Association stood up to help when 1st Lt. Phillip Choi asked his parents to help him secure baseball equipment for these soldiers stationed at Bagram Airfield

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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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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 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

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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

See BLOTTER, Page 45 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

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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 mid2000s was over. Based on traffic studies, the complex of upscale shops, restaurants, apartments and residences draws DRINKARD 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

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nance that deals specifically with loud music played in entertainment venues. The city has been wrestling with problems of regulating noise in commercial areas where it spills over into residential areas. And in heavily residential Johns Creek that means in just about every commercial area. The main concern in remodeling of the nuisance ordinance is to deal with noise or music emanating from an entertainment venue.

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“The essence of the new provision means if a reasonable person finds ‘plainly audible’ sound spilling over on residential property, the officer can demand the noise be turned down,” said city Community Development Director Sharon Ebert. She said the officer or city official on site will ask three questions: • Can I hear it? • Can I identify where it is coming from? • Can I feel it? The first question establishes a probable cause for the violation. The second question establishes the source of the violation. The final question deals with low-frequency (bass) noise that is not so much heard as felt. “No matter what the situation, it always comes down to someone making a judgment call,” Ebert said. There were no changes made for golf courses and country clubs which will not be classified as entertainment centers. “We are putting the country clubs on notice and will tighten the screws if we need to,” Ebert said.

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with a double row of trees and ensure all drainage flowed into the new subdivision’s drainage. These residents, many of whom had lived in their homes 25 years or more, were insistent on what they wanted. They had reason to be. This was the third bite at this particular apple. The property was originally offered in 2014 as an O and I zoning for an assisted living project shoehorned between St. Clair and Mayfair. That was unanimously denied by the City Council. In 2015, a residential project sought 26 singlefamily homes with an R-4 zoning. After meeting resistance from the community, a new plan, this time R-4A with 19 homes was proposed. At last a similar zoning was before them, and now their concerns about drainage and landscaping were being met. “All the concerns about the transition of the property were answered,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “At the end, it was a relatively easy situation to resolve. In the end, the neighbors were unanimously for it as well.”

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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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Fulton Schools prepares for Aug. 8 opening Less testing of students in new year plan By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System will open its doors Aug. 8 to an additional 800 new students, 900 new teachers, and a school calendar that will likely include less mandatory testing for students, thanks to a new state law granting flexibility to systems. During a Back to School press briefing held last week, school leaders said the details on the testing program will be publicly released in the next few weeks as the system builds the testing calendar. “We believe student testing should be used to diagnose needs and not to be used punitively,” said Jeff Rose, superintendent for Fulton Schools. “We support any effort that reduces testing for students and maintains the focus on continual improvement.” This year, Georgia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 364 which gave systems more ownership of their testing programs, following the lead of the federal government which bowed to parent pressure over excessive testing. Under the newly-adopted Every Student Succeeds Act from the U.S. Department of Education, the number of mandated tests drops to 17 annual tests from more than 30. Much of the outcry over the mandated testing was the impact of student scores on teacher evaluations, and the number of hours spent on testing by students. The decision affects only those tests mandated at the local, state and federal levels – not those classroom assessments determined by teachers. Rose said the details on assessment decisions will likely be brought forward by the end of July. Also joining Rose at the media briefing were Rob Anderson, associate superintendent of academics, and Patrick Burke, associate superintendent of operations. The briefing covered an overview of the 2016-17 school year, safety and security and construction updates. At a Glance – The Fulton School System continues to be the fourth largest school district in Georgia with a projected 2016-2017 enrollment of approximately 96,500 students – up 800 students from last year.

We support any effort that reduces testing for students and maintains the focus on continual improvement.” JEFF ROSE Fulton Schools superintendent In North Fulton, two new schools will open -- Vickery Mill Elementary School and the Fulton Academy of Science & Technology (FAST) charter school, both in Roswell. Students at Esther Jackson Elementary will also return to a brand new school, which was rebuilt on the Roswell campus last year. Last year students were housed at the Vickery Mill school site during the one-year rebuild. FAST is North Fulton’s newest charter school, focusing on problem-solving with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The school will begin with K-7, and expand to 8th grade next year. New Staff – Nearly 900 new teachers have been hired, bringing the district’s teaching force to about 6,670. Anderson noted about 150 vacancies remained as of mid-July, primarily in Special Education, but he anticipates those vacancies will be filled by the start of school. Transportation – Parents can view their child’s bus route on the system website – the earliest routes have been finalized, noted Burke. Nearly 790 buses make up the Fulton Schools’ fleet – 52 of those new. Burke noted Fulton bus drivers will continue to be the best trained in the state, with local requirements exceeding all state and federal standards. New Programs and Curriculum – Personalized Learning through Mobile Devices. Fulton is continuing the device roll-out to schools during the 20162017 school year, with schools choosing from Apple iPads, Microsoft Surfaces, Dell Latitudes and Dell Chromebooks

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State financial ratings are low for Fulton Schools Local officials cite data collection as factors By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Officials with the Fulton County School System are challenging the state’s assessment of the financial efficiency of the school system, noting it fails to reflect current data in its findings. On July 14, the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) released its first-ever Financial Efficiency Star Rating (FESR) for school districts, giving Fulton Schools only two stars on its five-point rating scale. That rating places the system among the lowest rated districts in the metro area – behind only Atlanta City Schools which received 1.5 stars. The FESR, according to GDOE officials, provides an analysis of how federal and state funds are spent by local school systems and the impact they have on student achievement and school improvement. An FESR is mandated by state law, but there are no punitive measures attached. “A five-star district can be described as having strong academic outcomes and lower levels of expenditures, proportionate to the district’s size, in compari-

son with other districts,” explained Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE. But the data used in developing the state’s ratings fails to include recent data, say Fulton Schools officials, including the fact the system is rated Triple A by Moody’s Investment Service – the highest credit rating available for a government entity. “It [also] does not consider any of Fulton’s most recent academic gains, such as dramatically increased graduation rates and its high SAT achievement,” noted Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. Fulton Schools saw a 6.6 percent increase in graduation rates last year, and eight of Fulton’s high schools placed among the top 25 schools statewide in terms of SAT scores. As with much of the recent reporting information coming out of the GDOE, ratings are based on data from previous years. The newly-released FESR uses data compiled from the 2012-13 through 2014-2015 school years in assigning ratings. Officials with the GDOE recognize the lag in data, and have allowed systems to provide background for the reasons why the ratings do not often

Per Pupil Expenditures and Financial Ratings District 2015 enrollment 3-year avg. FESR Atlanta 50,032 $ 13,297 1.5 Cherokee 40,140 $ 7,369 4 Cobb 110,945 $ 7,937 3.5 DeKalb 98,255 $ 8,280 2.5 Forsyth 42,104 $ 7,115 5.0 Fulton 93,376 $ 9,193 2.0 Gwinnett 172,234 $ 7,441 4.5 align with current realities. “All school districts have been given an opportunity to provide a response or additional information which they believe will assist their constituents in understanding the expenditures included in the calculation and the effect on the district’s rating,” said Cardoza. Hale also pointed out some inconsistencies in how data was reported to the state, which limited the value of the information, and impacted ratings. “For example, a school district that reports teacher salaries at the district level will result in very high district allocations relative to a district that reports teacher salary expenditures at the school level,” said Hale. Cardoza acknowledged the GDOE is amending its guidance for more consis-

tent school- and district-level reporting. Next year, the state will release individual school FESRs along with district ratings. The financial efficiency of Fulton Schools was also dinged by its recent “C” rating on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools on academic achievement, year-to-year progress, graduation rate, preparing students for colleges and careers, and efforts to close the achievement gap. Officials with Fulton Schools noted Fulton had among the state’s highest percentage of “opt outs” on the state’s mandated tests (Milestones) in 2015, which hurt the system on the CCRPI. The FSER also uses student participation in standardized testing, which further impacted Fulton School’s rating.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Bagram Airfield in Kabul, Afghanistan, is a long way from home, so 1st Lt. Phillip Choi decided his men could use a taste of home, and what could be more American than to organize some baseball games among the U.S. troops there. Choi, who is assigned to the 518th Sustainment Brigade, the Raging Bulls, knows how to improvise. He did what any resourceful U.S. Army officer and Centennial High School graduate would do. He wrote to his parents, William and Helena Choi, that his guys needed bats, balls, gloves and catcher’s equipment ASAP. William Choi took the request to Johns Creek Veterans Association member Rick White, who worked for Choi, and that was all it took. JCVA Commander Jerry Tiarsmith said as soon as the word spread among his veterans, they were on it for Lt. Choi, a Clemson University grad and U.S. Army Reserve member. His unit is serving a 12-month deployment in Afghanistan. Soon, 197 pounds of ball equipment –23 bats, 36 gloves, eight dozen baseballs and three sets of catcher’s equipment were sent out courtesy of UPS, said Tiarsmith. “It was great to be able to do something for those guys in Afghanistan. We heard that the [Army] engineers were already building them a ballfield,” Tiar-

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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

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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. “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

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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 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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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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“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.”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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? 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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embrace a more active lifestyle.” This year, Carneal will lead the annual Boosterthon Fun Run. Over the company’s history, students participating in the BoosterThon Fun Run have raised more than CARNEAL $150 million for U.S. elementary schools while promoting exercise and fitness. This year’s theme is Backyard Box Office, using movies to get kids excited about moving. As a college student, Carneal noticed a problem with the ways in which many schools raise funds. “A great majority of elementary schools in America at certain times of the year are selling some sort of product, and a lot of those are obesity -creating products,” Carneal said. “We thought there has got to be a better way.” As an alternative to sale-based fundraising, Carneal worked with schools to host fun runs where stu-

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital celebrates new interfaith sanctuary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Emory Johns Creek Hospital will hold a ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new interfaith sanctuary on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. EJCH’s CEO Marilyn Margolis and the hospital’s Director of Spiritual Health, Timothy Parkwill provide opening remarks. Local faith leaders from Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Christianity will participate in blessing the new interfaith sanctuary. They include: • Judith Beiner, a Rabbi and community chaplain with Jewish Family and Career Services of Atlanta; • Noor Abbady, a certified speaker with the Islamic Speakers Bureau of

Atlanta; • Geshe Ngawang Phende, a Tibetan Buddhist monk and resident teacher at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Atlanta; • Father Tri John-Bosco Nguyen, a Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and assistant pastor at St. Brigid Catholic Church, Johns Creek. The event will also include plaque unveilings and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Spiritual leaders and guests are invited to attend a panel discussion called “Sacred Space: Spirituality, Healing and Sanctuary” in the hospital’s education center on the lower level following the sanctuary opening.

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.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Five Johns Creek High School students recently qualified for the Junior Olympics in track and field. The athletes received this distinction after competing in the regional meet in South Carolina, where seven Johns Creek Gladiators competed. All seven trained vigorously with head coach Samantha Gary throughout most of the summer, but only the top five finishers could qualify for the Junior Olympics in Sacramento. The following five made the cut and received a bid to the 2016 Junior Olympics: • Cole Quidley, Rising Freshman, 400m • Caden Ciul, Rising Junior, 400m Hurdles

• Sarika Gowda, Rising Senior, 1500m & 2000m Steeplechase • Lani Lee, 2016 Graduate, 2000m Steeplechase • Max Rabin, 2016 Graduate 2000m Steeplechase Also competing in the regional were rising Sophomore, Priyanka Gowda, who finished 12th in the 800m and graduate Jordan Oballe, who finished 8th in the 400m hurdle event. To ensure that each of these qualifying athletes are able to continue on their road to Sacramento, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help raise funds to cover airfare, meals and accommodations at the 2016 Junior Olympics. To donate, visit bit. ly/2a4aiLr.

St. Brigid announces 5K for Mustard Seed Ministries JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Saint Brigid and North Fulton running communities will be holding a 5K race to help raise money for Mustard Seed Ministries. The ministries are a nonprofit that serves impoverished children and adults with disabilities. The morning 5K run or walk will be complete with music, food and many giveaways. Phantom runners, who don’t want to run, are also welcome to join and pick up a shirt at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek. The race will be held Aug. 14 at the Kids R Kids on 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek. It will start at 8 a.m. Registration fees are $25. Registration can be completed at fivestarntp.com/mustardseed.html or onsite prior to race start.

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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. PHOTO FROM TEAMUSA.ORG Litherland was up to the task. Chattahoochee graduate Jay LitherIn the final 50 meters, Litherland land will compete in the Rio Games in passed Lochte and finished in second the 400-meter individual medley. place, 1.48 seconds behind Kalisz, but good enough to secure his first trip to the Olympics. After qualifying, Litherland was Mick and Kevin’s decision stems from congratulated by his fraternal triplet the brothers having triple citizenship. bothers, Mick and Kevin. All have a Litherland’s father, Andrew, is from knack for swimming as all three were New Zealand and his mother, Chizuko, qualifying for Team USA. It was Jay is Japanese. The brothers all hold who earned the only bid in the 400-mecitizenship in the United States, New ter individual medley, a combination of Zealand and Japan. butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and With Jay already a member of the freestyle. U.S. National Team, he was only able to Litherland is the fourth athlete from qualify to Team USA. But his brothers North Fulton to rephad a choice to make. resent Team USA at Because Mick and the Rio Games, along Kevin had not comLitherland is the with Kristi Castlin in peted for a country fourth athlete from nationally, they were the 100-meter hurdles, and Tom Feng free to qualify for New North Fulton to and Timothy Wang in Zealand’s Olympic represent Team table tennis. team. After being unLitherland, a sophable to qualify for New USA at the Rio omore at the UniverZealand, and because sity of Georgia, won Games, along with they had still not gold in the 2015 World represented a country Kristi Castlin in the internationally, Mick University Games in the 400-meter indiKevin joined Jay 100-meter hurdles, and vidual medley and at the U.S. Olympic and Tom Feng and Trials in Omaha, Neb. also competed at the Junior World ChampiKevin competed in Timothy Wang in onships in 2013 and the 200 and 1500-me2014. ter freestyle, while table tennis. Representing UGA Mick swam in the in the 400-meter 400-meter freestyle, individual medley, Litherland finished 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter 7th in the SEC championships in the butterfly. However, neither was able to 2014-15 season before winning bronze qualify for the Rio Games. in 2015-16. Though he will not have his brothJay and his brothers were all aters alongside of him in Rio, Litherland tempting to qualify for the U.S. team. will be joined by UGA teammate Kalisz.

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Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell com 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

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1990s before being moved to Atlantic Station in Atlanta. In less than a year after renovations were completed to the new $10 million swim and tennis complex, the U.S. Tennis Association recognized the club as an outstanding facility in the United States. The Horseshoe Bend club was one of six private clubs in the country that received the award. “Horseshoe Bend is heavily involved with ASTA and USTA tournaments,” said Director of Athletics Luke Burden. “We welcome tennis enthusiasts to visit the club to experience play on our European red clay courts and junior courts.” The most notable changes at Horseshoe Bend were the new additions to the clubhouse that implemented unique designs and luxuries for members. “The highlights of this club include the new architecture and the amenities,” Ducker said. “There really are some beautiful facets of this club.” Kooker and Welch said feedback from both clubs has been overwhelmingly positive. The changes have brought a new energy to the clubs while also bringing in newer members with appealing membership options that meet the needs of the younger community in North Fulton. “It was a big project,” Ducker said. “It’s been a journey but it’s been a great journey.”

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Jamie Bekaert, a senior at Rivers Academy private school, recently received a scholarship and committed to play tennis for Birmingham Southern College in the fall. Bekaert plans on studying prehealth at BSC and later becoming a physical therapist. Hehas been ranked in the top 20 in the south throughout his junior tennis career and ranked in the top 10 in Georgia. “It has been a life-long dream of mine to play tennis in college; I’m excited to play for BSC. It is an incredible school with great pre-health program. Balancing school and elite level tennis taught me discipline and time management, both should serve me well playing in college,” said Bekaert. Bekaert has been at Rivers Academy for seven years and has been playing tennis since he was around five years old. Jamie plays out of the Rip and Roll Tennis Academy based in Alpharetta and has been playing under coach Jonathan Igbinovia for six years. He trains five days a week and competes in tournaments most weekends and travels throughout the southeast.

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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 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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State University of New York at Oswego OSWEGO, N.Y. — The following student was named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for the State University of New York at Oswego: Jake Urkevich of Alpharetta.

Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The following students were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for Samford University. From Alpharetta: Sarah Purdy, Ashley Priddy, Jessica Ray, Asia Burns, Marra Gillison, Keely Smith, Anna McCrorry, Cathryn Wilson, Joseph McManes, Meagan Hall,

Ryan Cliff, Emily Knauss, Hannah Diamond, Berkley Bryan Rosemary Diana Crotts and Louis Bode V. From Forsyth: Dominique Holdo, Emma Boone, Samantha Bush, William Davies, Raymond Herbert, Carley Landrum, Taylor Biedermann and Morgan Michell. From Johns Creek: Macey Sims, Anna Lee, Christina Schmitt, Anna Tuggle, Rebecca Jackson, Kaileigh Cartmill, Jesse McConnico, Christina Moraitis, Joshua Salter and Kyle Anthony. From Milton: Clark Heys, Courtney Guhl, Sarah Niebur and Freddie McClellan III. From Roswell: William Mulligan, Anna-Kennon Kingsmill, Ryan Ritson, John-Paul Gouin, Grace Bowes, Julie Freeman, Abigail Hancock, Matthew Pittarelli, Taylor Hartman, Steffani Baxer, Richard Jones, Emily Smythe, Jonathan Berkuta and Andrew Panella.

University of Central Missouri WARRENSBURG, Mo. — The following students, all from Alpharetta, who attended the University of Central Missouri graduated Dec. 2015: Ashish Reddy Pesaru, Chinna Babu Mupparaju, Harsha Vardhan Gunduboina, Hima Reddy Gopidi, Ramya Tejaswi Gad-

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POTSDAM, N.Y. — The State University of New York at Potsdam named the following student on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Jaime Hoskins of Forsyth.

Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION, Tenn. — The following students from Texas A&M University have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Maria Gonzalez of Alpharetta.

University of Dayton DAYTON, Ohio — The following students from the University of Dayton were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Christopher Kramer of Roswell, Meghan Nolan of Alpharetta, Ashley Puff of Forsyth, Noelle Rizzo of Alpharetta and Katie Shepherd of Alpharetta.

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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.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-220 CONCRETE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE The City of Johns Creek (City) is requesting formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified Concrete Construction Contractors to perform maintenance and repair on concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, catch basin top, and miscellaneous concrete work. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00PM. on August 8, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is close of business on August 1, 2016. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-230 2016 ASPHALT PATCHING The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the 2016 Asphalt Patching Project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00PM. On August 19, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 9, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room, 4th floor. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-221 STATE BRIDGE RD & PARKWAY BAPTIST TRAFFIC SIGNAL The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the State Bridge Rd & Parkway Baptist Traffic Signal Project. ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room, 4th floor. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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social media marketing, game development, network specialist, and cyber crime. This program will enhance existing offerings under the “Move On When Ready” program, begun last school year. Construction Update – Fourteen high schools will debut redesigned media centers which include the latest in technology and innovative learning. Called “Learning Commons,” the spaces allow for more flexibility in learning and can be easily reconfigured to serve a multitude of uses. Alpharetta, Cambridge, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton, Northview and Roswell high schools all have the updated media centers. Centennial High School was the first to debut a Learning Commons last school year. The Learning Commons include group study rooms, technology bar, lounge seating, project room and other flexible areas aimed at 21st Century learning. Safety Initiatives – Fulton Schools is expanding the “QuickTip” app to allow parents, students, staff and the community to report (anonymously if preferred) situations that are occurring within and/or around schools or facilities. The Safety & Security Department closely monitors and aggressively follows up on all tips, explained Burke. The app is free and available for download to smartphones. Tips can also be sent via the web/online athttps://asp. schoolmessenger.com/fultonschools/ quicktip/.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 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 to maintain lane and texting while driving.

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, of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested June 29 on Great Oaks Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Yemanh Berhane Gebremedhin, 25, of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested June 29 on Great Oaks Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Santresa Anyonna Burks, 36, of Windmoor Drive, Kennesaw, was arrested June 30 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and giving false information to a police officer. ►► Dakota Rachelle Budd, 23, of Gran 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.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 were no relatives nearby to care for the children.

Woman’s car missing along with $2K cash JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A car was reported stolen July 8 after the driver parked it outside of a friend’s apartment. The driver arrived at her friend’s apartment late evening July 7. When she tried to leave the next morning, her $3,000 Nissan Altima was gone. She said she must have left the keys in her car when she went to retrieve some items from it that night. The car had

$2,000 cash and $600 worth of items, including a laptop and TV.

ing to a white Tahoe, not a Mazda, and expired April 2016.

Woman speeds with only learner’s permit

Safety checkpoint yields 2 wanted men

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 patrolling 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 belong-

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On July 9, Police arrested two people with outstanding warrants while conducting a safety checkpoint on the Mansell Road and Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp. 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.

Returning couple report papers, computer missing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On July 16, a couple reported their safety box, which they had been keeping at home with valuable papers in it, was stolen along with a computer. The couple had left the house over the weekend while an intern from the husband’s place of employment housesat. When the couple returned home, they found several items, including their children’s Social Security cards, were gone. The intern told police that she had invited three men over to the house that Saturday. She had not locked the rear or basement doors after they left.

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