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The city of Roswell created their own music video of Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy,” putting their own spin on it – Roswell’s parks make residents happy! JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

Mya Wilkes, 3, and Joshua Wilkes, 4, show off the new backpacks they won as part of a raffle. They will take these new bags to school.

A day in the park with Groveway Community group holds annual party By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Groveway Community Group held its annual “Day in the Park” July

26, drawing Roswellians in with a fish fry and fun and games. The annual event, held at Roswell’s Waller Park, is an important fundraiser for the Groveway Community Group, said President Gail Bohannon. “Our job is to help people,” Bohannon said.

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Parks make Roswell ‘Happy’ City makes music video By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Many are familiar with the Pharrell Williams song “Happy,” but few would guess that such a chipper song would serve as a perfect marketing tool. As of late, the trendy tune has ap-

peared in multiple marketing campaigns as well as YouTube videos, including a lively remake by none other than the Atlanta Police Department. The Child Development Association (CDA) possesses its own rendition of the hip song in a slide show on its website. Happy-ness is spreading everywhere, it seems, including cheerful Roswell, where the

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MILTON, Ga. – Several people were observed via hidden camera taking a $2,500 wood splitter from an abandoned property July 13. A neighbor told police he saw a gate broken down on an abandoned property on Mountain Road.

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Can I smoke it first? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspected shoplifter allegedly asked police if he could smoke his marijuana cigarette before being arrested July 14. According to police, several stores in North Point Mall said they were tracking a suspected shoplifter. He had walked to the area near the Chick-fil-A and MARTA bus stop where he was stopped by security. The suspect, Darrien Dangelo White, 29, of Conley, Georgia, was positively identified as the person who stole a pair of Kate Spade handbags, valued at nearly $200 each. The purses were found on him. Also found on him was a metal cigar holder containing a marijuana cigarette. White allegedly admitted the pot cigarette was his and asked police if he could smoke it before he was taken to jail. White also had an outstanding warrant for shoplifting out of Athens/Clarke County. He was arrested for shoplifting, possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant.

Win lotto, steal clothing? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An alleged shoplifter was arrested July 13

Feeling this was suspicious, the neighbor installed a hunting trail camera on a nearby tree. A few days later, July 12, the camera picked up two people – a man in camouflage gear and a woman in jeans and a T-shirt – enter the property then leave.

in possession of over $1,000 in cash and $140 in winning lottery tickets. Employees of a clothing store in North Point Mall told police they saw Maria Del Carmen Fues Cantera, 36, of Old Holcomb Bridge Way, Roswell, enter the store, select two shirts and then go into the fitting room. When she left the fitting room, she allegedly had one shirt in view and the other hidden in her purse. She then left the store with the hidden shirt and proceeded to another clothing store where she allegedly did the same thing. Cantera was arrested for shoplifting. A search of her purse turned up $1,300 in cash and $140 in winning lottery tickets.

You can’t eat evidence ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man suspected of possessing marijuana was arrested July 16 after he allegedly ate the evidence. Police report pulling over a vehicle on Westside Parkway after seeing it had a dark window tint on its front windshield, in violation of the law. Inside were three men and the small of marijuana, the officer reports. One man, Carlos Rodriguez, 21, of Park Ridge Lane, Roswell, was chewing something and mumbling. When asked to open his mouth, he allegedly swallowed and showed the officer what appeared to be marijuana on his lips and teeth. Another man, Wilkins Pinchinat, 21, of Old Holcomb

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The next day, the camo man returned with another man carrying an air compressor at 3:55 a.m. Ten minutes later, the men were seen carting a wheel-mounted wood splitter out of the property. The splitter had flat tires, necessitating the air compressor.

Bridge Way, Roswell, was found to have a gram of pot hidden in his sock. And a third man was found holding a bag containing a glass pipe and a grinder, each containing marijuana residue. All three men were arrested for possession of marijuana. Rodriguez was also charged with tampering with evidence.

DUI dad had child in car ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man was arrested July 13 for allegedly driving drunk while his family was in the car. According to police, a female victim in a domestic dispute claimed her husband had driven off with their 2-year-old child in the car. Police found the vehicle and spoke to the driver, George Dewees, 27. He allegedly appeared “obviously intoxicated.” A check of his background turned up a warrant out of Gwinnett County for contempt of court for a traffic offense and his driver’s license was suspended. Dewees failed sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI, child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.

$18K stolen from gas station CUMMING, Ga. — Someone ransacked a gas station, damaged electronic poker machines and pried open an ATM, according to a Cumming Police incident report. At about 6 a.m. July 1, two employees of Al’s Quick Stop,

1080 Dahlonega St., told police the store was a mess when they arrived at work. Police investigators found the ATM machine pried open and parts of the machine scattered on the floor. Police saw a hole in the wall likely made by a hammer and the back door of the store open. They also found the cameras tilted up, the power box cover on the ground and the security system’s battery removed. The burglars trashed the office and threw papers on the floor. When the owner arrived, he said the ATM had about $3,000 to $5,000 inside, and the two damaged poker machines each had about $500 in them. The burglars caused about $1,000 in damage to those machines and stole the safe, which had another $12,000 inside.

Vandals damage headstones CUMMING, Ga. — A vandal pulled up several headstones and foot stones at a cemetery, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A man overseeing James Cemetery, 1575 Union Hill Road, said he saw many damaged or pulled up stones when he arrived about 4 p.m. on July 15. He said about 50 feet from the entrance of the cemetery, there was a pile of ash littered with Coke cans, which he assumed to be from a bonfire. The man said he found a piece of mail by the bonfire addressed to a man in Alpharetta.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street in Alpharetta will soon get a lot busier, as 19 new homes are planned to go in on the 2.3 acres. Sitting on a wooded site with a creek running along one side, a home dating to the early 1900s will be saved from demolition and incorporated into the construction, with the new townhomes being built around it. The new homes and the plan take into account architectural elements from the home to create a single theme. Renowned Roswell-based planner Lew Oliver gave input on

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VOTE KEY: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent the plan. He was integral to such preservation efforts as Milton’s Crabapple district and Roswell’s historic districts. Robert Forrest, the developer of Stonewalk Mayfield Corners, as the development is called, said the proposal was agreed to by staff and neighbors.

“A lot of what you see here is feedback from staff and the public,” Forrest said. “It’s been a fun process to get something that looks really, really good. I think it will be a beautiful entrance into the downtown area of the city.” Key to this was preservation of the historic home on the

site. Beyond that, a small park will be on the corner along with 8-foot-wide brick sidewalks along both sides of the site. This will form the northern edge of the city’s historic district.

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Roswell’s Garrard Park gets expansion County, city team up ROSWELL, Ga. – In an example of governments working together for the common good, Fulton County and the city of Roswell are entering into an intergovernmental agreement to allow 3 acres of land owned by Fulton County to be used as part of Roswell’s Garrard Park. The agreement allows the city to expand the footprint of Garrard Park at no additional cost to taxpayers. The 3.4126 acres are part of the Johns Creek Environmental Campus property and abut the Chattahoochee River and Garrard Landing. The 10-year intergovernmental agree-

ment establishes the terms of use for the property, which call for the city of Roswell to maintain, repair, develop and patrol the property. The city will use the land for passive recreational uses during normal park hours. The county and the city agree to coordinate for any improvements for the park, which will be paid for by the city. “This agreement is a wonderful example of the collaborative efforts between Fulton County and the city of Roswell for the good of our community,” said Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “As a result, our citizens will now have access to additional green space, cross country trails and community gathering areas.”

Roswell City Councilwoman Betty Price helped realize this goal through the Recreation and Parks Department. “We are delighted with this mutual agreement between the city of Roswell and Fulton County and we look forward to the official dedication of the expansion at Garrard Park,” she said. “Garrard is now the largest river park within Roswell’s award-winning park system and offers a variety of river activities – fishing, canoeing, rafting and kayaking, as well as trails, playground and picnic pavilions. We are pleased to have greater opportunities to explore and enjoy the Chattahoochee River and Garrard Park.” Garrard Park is located at 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022. —Jonathan Copsey

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Old soldiers return to Alpharetta 62 years of honoring veterans By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the 62nd year, Alpharetta will shut down Ga. 9 in downtown for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The Old Soldiers Day Parade began as a tribute to veterans of the War Between the States, but was discontinued in 1924 when any surviving Civil War veterans were too frail. Twenty-eight years later, in 1952, a small group of men who comprised the newly chartered American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta re-dedicated Old Soldiers Day in Alpharetta. They also started up the parade through downtown Alpharetta made up of World War II veterans. These few men and their Women’s Legion Auxiliary revived this memorable tradition alive and this parade has become an annual celebration of all veterans of all wars. “Veterans are believers in upholding tradition,” said Marty Farrell, immediate past

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If you go What: Old Soldiers Day Parade When: 10 a.m. Aug. 2 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main St., Alpharetta

If you go What: 36th annual Old Soldiers Day Race When: 7 a.m. Aug. 2 Where: Wills Park More Info: For more information, call 678-2976160 or email athleticprograms@alpharetta.ga.us. commander of the American Legion Post 201. “People love a parade and this is something we like doing. It gives the people of Alpharetta and the surrounding communities an opportunity to really come out and support the veteran community.”

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Members of the Old Soldiers Day Committee surround The Alpharetta Varsity Catering Director Stephanie McCranie. The Varsity will have more than 2,000 hotdogs and Cokes on hand for afterparade celebration at Post 201. The parade will start just north of City Hall, at the intersection of Main Street (Ga. 9) and Milton Avenue, and proceed south to Old Milton Parkway turning right onto Wills Road. It will end at the American Legion Post 201 The celebration doesn’t end, however. Parade visitors are invited to Post 201for a free hotdog cook-out courtesy of the Alpharetta Varsity restaurant. People can stroll down 201’s Walk of Memories park honoring veterans and displaying monument from the Army, Navy and Air Force. The keynote speaker this year is Don Giles, a retired

U.S. Navy captain from Marietta. He was an aviator who flew 6,000 hours in anti-submarine aircraft doing intelligence missions during the Cold War. He was stationed in Argentina, Bermuda, Italy, Alaska and Japan. He retired in 1994. Along with the program and parade, this celebration will also feature floats, bands, entertainment, children’s activities and prizes. The theme for this year’s parade is “Teach our children God, Flag, Honor, Country,” one that Farrell said was important not just to veterans but the whole community. “I can’t think of anything

more important than to carry on these traditions,” Farrell said. “In a lot of ways, we have gotten away from our religious beliefs and our patriotism. Those are important foundations on which this country was built. We need to do our part to foster and perpetuate those ideals.” Several streets will be shut for the parade, with traffic to be routed around downtown from about 7 a.m. to just after noon. Expect significant delays between detours and parade traffic. The program for the parade will begin at 10 a.m., and the procession will start at 10:30 a.m.

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Roswell begins construction of water intake on Oxbo Road ROSWELL, Ga. —The City of Roswell Water Utility has begun construction of its water intake at Big Creek for the city’s new water plant. Drivers should expect intermittent traffic delays from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. along Oxbo Road due partial road closures during construction. Construction of the water intake began July 16 and is expected to take approximately four months, with completion slated for November 2014. The water intake at Big Creek is where water will be withdrawn to be treated at the city’s new water

treatment plant. Roswell is replacing its 80-year-old water treatment plant with a new stateof-the-art facility. After nearly 80 years of service, Roswell’s old water plant can no longer efficiently and costeffectively produce water for the City’s customers. Roswell’s Water Treatment plant services approximately 5,600 residences mostly within the historic district area. The City anticipates the new water treatment plant will be operational by the end of October 2015. —Jonathan Copsey

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Byrd takes oath as Alpharetta American Legion commander ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Robert Byrd, of Marietta, has been installed as the new commander of Alpharetta’s American Legion Post at 201 Wills Road. Byrd, a U.S. Army veteran with seven years of service, was elected in May to serve a one-year term beginning July 15. The post was chartered in Alpharetta by World War II veterans in 1947. The American Legion, with over 2.5 million members, advocates for veterans and active duty military, promotes a strong national defense and patriotism and works on behalf of children and youth. —Shannon Weaver

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Parade finishes at American Legion Post 201 with FREE Varsity Hot Dogs, Sodas, entertainment & children’s activities! DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA ROAD CLOSURE PLAN approx. 7:45 am – 12:15 pm

OLD MILTON PARKWAY: Closed from SR 9 to Wills Rd at 6:45 am for the road race and will remain closed until the end of the parade. SR 9: Closed from Old Milton Parkway to Academy Street at approximately 8:30am MILTON AVE & OLD CANTON ST / OLD ROSWELL STREET: Closed from SR 9 to Roswell/Canton St at Approximately 8:00 am ROSWELL STREET: Closed from Old Milton Parkway to Milton Ave at 7:00am for road race and parade line-up CANTON STREET: Detoured at Church Street at approximately 8:00am for parade line-up WILLS ROAD: Open to South bound Traffic only from Milton Ave to Old Milton Parkway MILTON AVE: Open from just West of Roswell Street / Canton Street to Wills Road

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Fred Swyters, left, is presented his Legionnaire of the Year award from immediate past Commander Marty Farrell of American Legion Post 201.

Swyters named Legionnaire of Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Sandy Springs veteran was chosen as the Alpharetta American Legion Post 201’s “Legionnaire of the Year” during the post’s annual installation ceremonies July 15. Chicago native Fred Swyters, a 33year Georgia resident, was selected by outgoing Commander Marty Farrell, who described Swyters as a key member of the Post 201 leadership team. “Fred’s work as finance chairman, club room manager and the point man on the recent extensive Home Depotsponsored makeover of the Wills Road facility singled him out for this special

recognition,” said Farrell. Swyters served nine years in the U.S. Air Force and has been a member of American Legion Post 201 for six years. The Legionnaire of the Year is chosen from among the 825 wartime veterans who are members. It is the highest honor at the post level, bestowed on a member who is singled out for exceptional service to the organization, veterans and the Alpharetta community. A member can be honored with the award only once. —Jonathan Copsey

Peter Frampton, Doobie Bros. play Verizon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Rock legend Peter Frampton performed July 17 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park to an eager crowd. One of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, Frampton has kept quite busy over the past year in addition to touring. He was recently inducted in the Musicians Hall of Fame, performed onstage at the Grammy’s with Ringo Starr. He also played an integral part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. by performing on CBS’ “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to The Beatles.” Frampton also produced Humble Pie’s “Rockin’ the Fillmore” deluxe compilation with original member Jerry Shirley. Frampton appeared at Verizon alongside four-time Grammy winners, The Doobie Brothers. The Doobie Brothers’ distinctive sound fueled sales of 30 million records with 10 platinum records and

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National Night Out brings out families, law enforcement By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com

profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs, like National Night Out. “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out began in 1984 to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. During that first year, 23 states and 400 communities took part. Now the event involves 16,124 communities from all 50 states. For more information, visit www.nationalnightout.org.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. - Police cars, fire trucks and K-9s, oh my! It must be the 31st annual National Night Out (NNO). Local public safety departments will be holding events from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in various locations. The events will include food, K-9 demonstrations and public safety vehicles and equipment for people to explore. National Association of Town Watch, NATW, is a non-

Events: What: Alpharetta and Milton Public Safety Department When: Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11925 Wills Road More Info: Food, temporary tattoo booth, SWAT demo involving simulated gunfire, displays of fire engines, police cars, SWAT vehicle and air and light truck and K-9 demonstrations. What: Roswell Police Department When: Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More Info: A rock-climbing wall, a variety of games, giveaways, prizes and food/drinks, vehicles and equipment, police K-9 demonstrations.

Alpharetta SWAT officers meet with participants during National Night Out in 2013.

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What: Roswell Police Department When: Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Target, 1525 Market Place Boulevard and 2625 Peachtree Parkway More Info: Vehicles and equipment, police K-9 demonstrations, vendors, fire department vehicles.

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Alpharetta Fire Department demonstrated what they do during an emergency at the 2013 National Night Out event.

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Youth collects 100K books Seeks to give to soldiers By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As any parent will tell you, it’s difficult to get teens active in their community, let alone to do it voluntarily. But one 13-year-old has jumped at the chance to help others. Remington Youngblood, of Forsyth County, has started his own nonprofit group to help not only his community, but greater Georgia. Called “Change 4 Georgia” (C4G), he started out supplying goods for soldiers overseas and his endeavors have grown ever since. It started when Remington was 10 years old. “I was looking for volunteer opportunities,” he said. He called several places in the area, but each one turned him down, largely due to his young age. Undeterred, Remington chose to start his own nonprofit. “For all the troops are doing for us – not seeing their

families, and missing holidays and important dates – they are missing out because of their duty,” Remington said. “I had to do something.” He started collecting food, supplies and books overseas to troops, getting the community to pitch in as well. It has proven successful. To date, C4G has raised over $1 million for the troops in cash and in-kind donations. As part of this program, Remington wanted to gift books. He contacted Better World Books, an Indiana-based book donation company that collects books from book donation bins around the country. The company agreed to donate his books – 100,000 of them. There was only one snag – how do you ship 100,000 books from Indiana to Georgia? Well, by truck. But that costs a lot of money. A shipping company agreed to waive half the $4,000 cost, but Remington still needed to raise the rest. That’s where Carl Black Roswell, a GMC dealership, stepped up. The dealership agreed to pick up the rest of

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Remington Youngblood, 13 (center) has gathered 100,000 books to be donated to children in the state. Roswell’s Carl Black GMC dealership made a generous donation to help get the books to Georgia. From left are, Roswell City Councilwoman Betty Price, Roswell Judge Brian Hansford, Youngblood, Tod Smiley Baker of GMC, and Roger Wise, Jr. the tab. “It’s impressive what a bunch of children can do when they get together,” said Tod Smiley Baker, general manager of Carl Black Roswell. “I thought, ‘whatever they need, let’s take care of it.’ What they are doing is amazing.” Roswell Councilwoman Betty Price agreed. “He’s a remarkable young

man to show the drive and wisdom to support this kind of effort,” Price said. “This sort of thing is important to the country.” With the question of the books taken care of, Remington still has one problem left to solve – he needs a 2,000-square-foot warehouse to house the books for several months until they are deliv-

ered. Maybe someone else in the community will have the same reaction Baker did; how can I help? If readers have new or gently used books, warehouse space or monetary donations to C4G, email Change4Georgia@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.change4georgia.org.

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NFCC seeks help for back-to-school needs Supplies, backpacks, volunteers needed for kids By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Each year, the volunteers at North Fulton Community Charities hold a back to school event for needy families in North Fulton. They promote health and wellness as well as getting the children ready to head back into classrooms. But this year, the people at NFCC need help. “What we are seeing this year is that our in-kind donations of school supplies and backpacks are down from last year,” said Eden Purdy, director of programs at NFCC. “Last year, we were overflowing. This year, everything is down.” That includes volunteers, supplies and money to hold the back to school event. NFCC’s Back to School Fair helps prepare children to succeed academically by providing them with the tools they need. It is also a day for families to explore healthy lifestyle changes and prepare for the school year in a fun and festive environment.

Purdy said this year they have 400 families coming to the fair, with more than 1,300 children in tow. Each child is to be outfitted with a backpack filled with school supplies. “It’s important these children start school with the supplies all the other children are starting school with,” said Purdy. “We want them to have everything they need to have a good chance to succeed in school.” At the Back to School Fair, children get to enjoy fun and games while they and their parents can visit booths that promote healthy living and eating. “There are all sorts of activities that help families focus on health,” Purdy said. And not just a healthy body – a reading booth helps their minds as well. All these events are supported by volunteers, Purdy said. In past year, the event has required about 300 people to pull off – distributing the school supplies, setting the fair up and then running it. Working in two-hour shifts,

If you go What: NFCC’s Back to School Fair When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 Where: Elkins Pointe Middle School, 11290 Elkins Road, Roswell. More Info: www.nfcchelp.org

the volunteers go from 7 a.m. through noon. NFCC is a leading nonprofit in the area, supplying needy families with food, emergency money and counseling. They help hundreds of families and thousands of people each year. However, they depend on volunteers and donations. For more information or to donate, visit www.nfcchelp.org. Volunteers can contact Purdy at 678-387-4458 or epurdy@ nfcchelp.org.

North Fulton Community Charities will hold its annual Back to School Fair Aug. 9 at Elkins Pointe Middle School, 11290 Elkins Road, Roswell.

Student organizes blood drive for scholarship Hopes for between 25-50 donors By KRISTINA BAK kristina@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Maggie Thrailkill, 17, is coordinating a blood drive for a chance at a college scholarship.

The drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway. Thrailkill is organizing the drive to work toward a college scholarship. The scholarship is through the American Red Cross’ “Student Leaders Save Lives Schol-

arship” program. The blood drive coordinators can receive a $2,000 or $1,000 scholarship by hosting a successful event. Thrailkill found out about the program while searching for scholarships online. “I can do that,” Thrailkill said. Candidates must be 16 years or older, submit an ap-

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If you go What: Blood drive When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway plication and be selected as a coordinator. Once selected, the student will work with the American Red Cross to organize a blood drive. If the coordinator collects 25 pints from 25 donors, they will be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. If they collect 50 pints from 50 donors they can receive a $2,000 scholarship. In the U.S., every two seconds someone needs blood. Each pint donated can save up to three lives. The program allows students to gain experience for college applications or resumes. “I really did learn a lot,” Thrailkill said. Preplanning and teamwork are two of the lessons Thrailkill said she learned while organizing the drive. Thrailkill is an upcoming senior at Veritas Classical School, a home school program

Local student Maggie Thrailkill will organize a blood drive, Aug. 6 at Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway.

based in Alpharetta. She said she plans to attend the University of Georgia or Georgia Southern University to study business and marketing, which she plans to put to good use. “My ultimate goal upon completing college is to manage a bakery,” said Thrailkill. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. You can make an appointment by entering sponsor code maggie at www.redcrossblood.org.

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School board says no to armed staff members in schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The Fulton School Board was united in their resolve to keep weapons out of school buildings, despite a new state law that gives local boards permission to arm school personnel. “The community and the public need to understand we will not be arming our administrators, our teachers, our anything else – that is not going to happen,” said board member Linda Bryant who represents South Fulton. During a July 22 board meeting, the board discussed the implications of House Bill 826 and H.B. 60, which allows local school boards to arm designated, trained personnel to carry a weapon in a school building. The law was signed last spring and went into effect July 1. Currently, only certified police officers, including school resource officers, are authorized to carry weapons inside a school building or on school property. Existing state law has always allowed people picking up students, or in transit through school safety zones to keep weapons in their cars with a valid carry permit. That provision did not change with the new laws, explained a school system attorney. “Essentially this [new law] gives some additional authority that [school boards] did not have in the past,” said attorney Suzanne Wilcox Giles. The new law is simply enabling legislation that does not impact school

systems without action taken on the part of the school board, she noted. The new laws also allow entities that screen for weapons, such as most courthouses, to continue to keep firearms out of those facilities. That provision applies to Fulton Schools’ administrative headquarters where board meetings are held, and which require everyone to pass through a metal detector. “You will not be able to come through the screening with a weapon,” said Bryant. “I don’t care if you have 16 licenses [to carry a weapon]….it does not work that way.” While the Fulton School Board will not have to change any policies in place as a result of the new law, board members agreed communication to parents, staff and stakeholders is important. Superintendent Robert Avossa said he has been approached by parents who ask if teachers will now be allowed to have a handgun in the classroom as a result of the new law. They will not. “From a communication standpoint, we need to communicate to both parents and teachers how the school system will move forward to avoid a lot of confusion,” said Avossa. Signage will likely be going up in schools noting weapons will not be allowed in any school building or on school property, unless the person is simply picking up a student or has the weapon safely secured in their car while they are visiting the school. In either case, the person would have to have a valid concealed carry permit.

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Bears take field in ‘midnight growl’ Late night practice, team-building

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MILTON, Ga. – For the third year, the Cambridge Bears football team will take part in the “Midnight Growl” at just after midnight Aug. 1. Cambridge head football coach Craig Bennett said the event has become a tradition for the young school. “It’s a fun event that our guys want to do,” he said. Other schools have done something similar, he said. The teams are not allowed in their facilities until Aug. 1, so some teams took the liberty of taking that rule at face value – they showed up at 12:01 a.m. to start practicing. Bennett and his team tried it the first year of the school. “The first year, everybody thought we were crazy for doing it,” Bennett said. “It’s tough for us older guys, but the team loves it.” Beyond the team, he said the school and the community has rallied around this new tradition.

“We will practice until 3 a.m., then shower and then do team building,” he said. “We can’t let them go until 6 a.m. because of curfews, but the parents make them breakfast at 5:30.” This year, the cheerleading squad and band will take part in the event, and the school is expecting a food truck to stop by. The entire community is invited. Bennett said last year – which was largely rained out – saw 3,400 spectators show up. This year, with the inclusion of more teams, Bennett hopes even more people will be there. “It will be a big event for us,” he said. The Cambridge High School “Midnight Growl” will begin late July 31 with the feeder teams taking the field at 10 p.m. The football team begins practice at 12:01 p.m.

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Performers on American Idol made the rounds in Alpharetta July 24 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. most to the party visually. With Janelle Monae’s top-heavy ‘do and signature black-and-white attire, she gave us a great cover of “Tightrope.” She wore a succession of girly, swirly skirts and even one thriftshop-fabulous polka dot and huge floral ensemble. There was plenty of signwaving going on, which elicited a “Put your signs down! Alex is mine!” from one of the cute girls sitting behind me. Fortunately, their friendship isn’t ripped asunder, for her buddy was all about Sam. It was apparent that Alex Preston (third place) and Sam Woolf (no. 5) are the two heart-throbs. To this Boomer, Sam has the most classically handsome features, but his habit of singing with his eyes closed brought despair to the girls who hefted their signs and made heart-hands for him every time he turned their way.

Jena Irene, the runner-up, was the only girl to generate the passion the two aforementioned boys did. She is a force of nature, and I predict a long Cher-like career for her. She maximizes her edgy, dark beauty and boundless energy to connect with the fans better than any of them. Piano Girl Malaya Watson is a quirky kid with grand piano talent. She banged out a passionate cover of Bruno Mars “If I Was Your Man.” It was a little odd, because she didn’t change up the lyrics to suit her gender, but she delivered a solid performance. The graphics often added an extra element of fun to the production, with groovy starsand-stripes visuals as Caleb belted out “American Woman.” All nine clapped along and sang major league American idol Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” under a flock of smiley faces. Jena went really retro with

Elvis’ “Can’t Help Fallin’ in Love With You.” I’m sure it pleased her parents to see that those piano lessons had been put to good use. Her Foster the People’s frenetic “Pumped Up Kicks” was for realz pumped up and kickin’! When Caleb takes the stage, he owns it like a boss. Maybe I was amazed to hear one of my all-time favorite songs, Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed.” Again, I hadn’t expected to hear my beloved Led Zeppelin this night, but I was only momentarily “Dazed and Confused.” I hope Robert Plant has seen a clip of this kid! The big finale brings goosies to my legs even as I type these words. Imagine Dragons’ powerful “Radioactive” combined with the antinuclear graphics and recorded backup set the stage well and these kids took it for all they’re worth.

ACT1: An amazing performance in Alpharetta By JEFF STARSHIP ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Attention rock and roll fans, the starship has landed again mid-summer. This time, I found myself taking flight on Egyptian Airlines from a community theater in Alpharetta. Under the able and creative direction of Melody Cookson, we landed way back in the book of Genesis with Jacob and Sons. What a trip! “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is being staged by ACT1 Theater every weekend through Aug. 10. ACT1 uses the original sanctuary of Alpharetta Presbyterian, which makes for an intimate night in the 150-seat theater. Elvis was in the house, people! The cast was unbelievably talented and brought energy, color and humor to Tim

Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 classic. Like a good AM station back in the day, the play list was wide – from calypso to country and western, to French ballad and disco and rock. But no matter the style, they brought it. All night, every number. Bobby Cookson was spectacular as Joseph, and Kim Wacker was just as strong as the narrator who led us through the adventure. In this ancient story of family favoritism, sibling rivalry, grief, theft, seduction, famine, dreaming, deception, prosperity and

ultimately, reconciliation there was never a dull moment. Every song, every dance, every costume and set, every line and expression were as delightful as they were convincing. Dude, am I in the ‘burbs of Atlanta or in London? Starship digs his music – especially the best of what came out of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

And topping the charts of this Broadway show were “Close Every Door,” which Joseph belted out defiantly from prison, “Song of the King,” which Pharaoh rocked Elvis-style in blue suede shoes (the girls went wild), and from a little French café with beret’s all crumpled up in fretting hands with tearful eyes, “Those Canaan Days.” The drag is that the show has already run two weekends. You’ve missed six shows, man! The good news is that six shows remain. Starship has heard from a trusted source that two-thirds of the tickets

are already gone. Act quickly or you’ll miss your flight to ancient Egypt. Tickets are at www.act1theater.com or 770663-8989. Imagine scalpers on Academy Street! If you think it’s just me digging the old tunes and humorous tale, listen to what I heard from a circle of friends talking post-show: “awesome,” “incredible,” “colorful,” “I thought I was on Broadway,” “outstanding,” “every actor, every song,” and a comment that would surely delight costume designers Suzanne Thornett and Anne Voller, “I want to put on Joseph’s long coat and just twirl all around.” Congratulations, ACT1 and cast of “Joseph.” You were amazing. Next up, “Jesus Christ Superstar?” Starship, over and out.

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Girls have the horsepower Harry Norman shows benefits domestic violence victims By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Wills Park was filled to the brim July 19 and 20 when girls and their horses gathered for a benefit show sponsored by Harry Norman Realtors. The weekend-long show benefitted shelters for battered women in Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin and Hall counties as well as the Captain Herb memorial fund. The show featured talent from all corners of Georgia. “I’ve always wanted our agents to give back in time, money and PR,” said Robert Aiken of the Harry Norman Forsyth/Lake Lanier office. The press given to Homes for Battered Women goes to increase awareness for the cause of stopping domestic violence. “There is very little support for that cause,” Aiken said. “No one realizes the ripple effect the

horse industry has in Georgia.” In recent years, colleges have begun to acquire equestrian teams to suit the popularity and growing support of the horse-riding community. “Showing breeds self-confidence and selfesteem,” said Aiken, “It makes a whole person out of the girls who ride.” The riders couldn’t agree more. The positive effect of working with horses and fellow equestrians is tangible at competitions. “My favorite part of riding is meeting new people,” said rider Carri Beach as she lead her horse, Lucy, to the competing ring. “The girls are empathetic, sympathetic and very demanding,” Aiken said. For more information on Harry Norman Realtors and the work they do in the community, visit www.harrynorman.com/robertaiken.

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Hansford wins Roswell judge post Council: By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – After a special election and several weeks of runoff campaigning, Roswell finally has a new municipal court judge – Brian Hansford. With 6,875 votes cast in the July 22 special election runoff, Hansford won the post with 59.58 percent. Opponent Melanie Ellwanger garnered 40.42 percent. Hansford is now the last remaining elected municipal judge in the state. Roswell is unique in that its citizens

elect their judges, rather than the state standard of the cities appointing them. In other races, David Perdue won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. He defeated Jack Kingston with 54 percent of the vote, and will face Democrat Michelle Nunn in the November general election. For state school superintendent, Michael Buck won the Republican nomination with 50.17 percent. He defeated Richard Woods and will face Democratic candidate Valarie Wilson, who won the Democratic nomination with 55 percent of the vote against Alisha Morgan.

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Jack Kingston David A. Perdue

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Michael L. Buck Richard L. Woods

11,229 11,153

50.17% 49.83%

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Alisha T. Morgan Valarie D. Wilson

9,168 11,601

44.14% 55.86%

ROSWELL MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

Melanie Ellwanger Brian A. Hansford

2,779 4,096

40.42% 59.58%

Continued from Page 4 And that’s just what the City Council wanted. At their July 28 meeting, they unanimously approved the development in a 4-0 vote. (Mayor David Belle Isle recused himself and two other councilmembers were absent.) “This is one of the most significant things we have done,” said Councilman Donald Mitchell. “It’s important for our historic preservation. We need to do more of that. And this also works with being art and environmentally friendly. This is one of the best things I have done since I have been on council.” Also at the meeting Council dealt with a series of signage issues cropping up from the Avalon development. The city’s sign ordinance is quite strict on what is and is not allowed, and council has to approve any deviations from that ordinance. However, because Avalon is both a mall and a wholly private entity – including the streets – the city is more lenient in allowing signage that only can be seen from within the development. Regal Cinemas and Crate and Barrel both requested additional signage to their stores, which council approved

This is one of the most significant things we have done.” DONALD MITCHELL Alpharetta Councilman

with little hesitation. A third sign for Whole Foods was denied. This sign, to be placed on an interior archway linking the anchor store to the main street, was an issue, they said, because Whole Foods did not ask for it – it was a suggestion from Avalon developer North American Properties. “I’m sure the people who live [in Avalon] will know there is a Whole Foods there,” said Councilman D.C. Aiken. “If you are not living there, you know it’s there when you drive in. Give me a reason why I should make this variance.” Councilman Mike Kennedy said he saw no reason not to grant the variance. “It’s internal to the development,” he said. The sign failed passing council in a 3-2 vote, with Mayor David Belle Isle and Kennedy in support.

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Happy: Continued from Page 1 Community Relations Division of the city recently took their creativity up a notch with their own “Happy” video, featuring their own version of the song, claiming Roswell’s parks “make us happy.” “We had been talking to the Recreation and Parks Department about promoting everything they do,” said Julie Brechbill, community relations manager for the city of Roswell. Brechbill said Karen Zitomer, community relations

coordinator, “came up with ‘Happy’ because Recreation and Parks makes everybody happy.” Not only does “Happy” reflect the joyful spirit of the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department, but also the overall feel of the city itself. “People really love living [in Roswell],” Brechbill said. “This project was completed 100 percent in-house with city staff in the Community Relations Division. We worked on it over a five-week period off and on.” Joel Vasquez, visual media designer, mixed the music on his home equipment. The video consists of two singers and co-writers of the

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parody lyrics, Zitomer and Carisa Turner, public relations specialist, guiding viewers through the programs and services of the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. “We used a lot of residents in our video,” said Turner. “It gives a more personal touch to the video.” Residential pride is clear in the parody. “You can’t force that sort of joy. We had a blast filming. We were just happy to be a part of the video,” Zitomer said. Roswell’s heart beats to the sound of “Happy.” To view the video and find out more, visit www.roswellmakesushappy. com.

Park: Continued from Page 15 “We give out scholarships, help single moms with daycare and help the elderly. This is our sixth year having this event.” The Groveway community is the center of Roswell’s black community and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the town. The Groveway Community Group aims to help both the youth as well as the elderly in their community. With face painting, a visit from the fire department and a classic car show, the families who came to the day out were entertained. Mildred Mason of Mableton is a former resident of the Groveway community, in downtown Roswell. She returned to town for the event to show support for her former neighbors as well as sell some goods for her business. “I try to support Groveway as much as I can,” Mason said. “They do good things.” For more about the Groveway Community Group and their events, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/grovewaycommunitygroup or online at http://www. grovewaycommunitygroup.org.

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Groveway Community Group President Gail Bohannon dips a fish fillet into a fryer at the annual Day in the Park at Waller Park.

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