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School starts Thursday, August 3

Welcome back to school, Forsyth County!

Forsyth County Schools welcomed more than 300 new educators July 25. Among them was Katie Purcell who graduated from Forsyth Central High School in 2013 and returned this year to teach kindergarten at Vickery Creek Elementary School.

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Senior services cost sharing program OK’d ►►PAGE 4

Public educated on overdose prevention ►►PAGE 6

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Forsyth County Schools 2017 High School Teacher of the Year Michele Dugan (right) hugs her former cheer student and new Forsyth County Schools teacher Katie Purcell.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A three-car collision on Spot Road July 14 left one teenager dead and another charged with vehicular homicide.

A 17-year-old Lambert High School student voluntarily surrendered herself to the Forsyth County Jail July 23 after warrants were obtained for her arrest

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Man wields 12-foot pole in neighborhood squabble FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman recently accused her neighbor on Bethelview Road of assaulting her with a 12-foot pole.

The woman said she was in her kitchen when she heard a commotion outside. She saw her neighbor holding the pole while pushing things onto her property. When she confronted the man, he then reportedly swung the pole at her twice, barely missing her head. She said it’s an ongoing problem.

The 83-year-old neighbor said the woman’s belongings were on his property and he wanted them off, so he pushed them with the pole. Several times while talking with deputies, the neighbor reportedly became agitated and would talk about events that occurred decades ago as if they just occurred.

A deputy contacted Adult Protection Services and the neighbor’s sons who said they weren’t aware of any mental health issues. The Adult Protection Services employee said she had an open case with the neighbor, but was unable to get in contact with him because he was unwilling to speak with her.

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for homicide by vehicle second degree, failure to yield turning left and driving in violation of license restrictions.

Around 4:30 p.m. July 14, the Suwanee teen was driving a 2010 Mercedes SUV at the entrance of Sawnee Mountain Visitor’s Center near the intersection of Spot Road and Twin Lakes Drive.

Her car collided with a white 2005 Honda Accord driven by MacKean Robertson, 18 of Cumming. The Accord slid sideways into the path of a westbound green Nissan Pathfinder, driven by Michael Norwood, 22, of Dahlonega. band will attempt to secure a stalking order for the neighbor.

HOA president shaken after street confrontation FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The president of a local homeowner’s association said she was confronted by an angry neighbor July 20 when she went for a run.

She said the neighbor received a check after trees were cut down in his yard.

He was told to raise the issue at the next HOA meeting, but instead confronted the woman in the street.

She told him again she would not address the issue and to bring it up at a meeting.

She said she was intimidated by the man and was scared to go home, so she went to a friend’s house.

She wanted the situation documented in case it got worse.

Would-be seesaw thief moves equipment 30-yards FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A neighbor on Apple Rose Drive called deputies July 20 after a piece of playground equipment was moved.

The man said he saw the seesaw from the neighborhood playground had been moved about 30 yards from where it was originally located. He said he built the seesaw and someone would have needed tools to remove it.

There were no witnesses or surveillance cameras. The seesaw appeared slightly damaged.

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Robertson, a recent Forsyth Central High School graduate, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 17-year-old passenger in the SUV was not injured, nor was the teen driver.

The Pathfinder also had a front seat passenger, James Lewis, 37 of Cumming. The occupants of the Pathfinder were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.

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Spring Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 13 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving without a valid license. ►► Jacquelyn Pressley, 55, of Sugar Ridge Drive, Suwanee, was arrested July 17 on Old Atlanta Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jorge L. Pauda-Romero, 50, of Oak Street, Oakwood, was arrested July 15 on Browns Bridge Road for DUI, driving on the wrong side of an undivided street and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Paul Anthony Pansini, 52, of Majors Road, Cumming, was arrested July 16 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to obey signs or control devices. ►► Nabhanshu Bambi, 43, of Majors Glen Court, Cumming, was arrested July 15 on Buford Highway for DUI. ►► Lashae Leina Diaz, 28, of Ridgefair Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 19 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and following too closely.

Drug arrests ►► Timmy Williams, Jr., 26, of Oakwood

Drive, Dahlonega, was arrested July 15 on Dahlonega Highway for possession of a drug-related item or narcotic, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of schedule IV controlled substance, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, failure to maintain lane and obscured or missing license plate. ►► Trey Grady Lee Hotaling, 21, of Little John Lane, Murrayville, was arrested July 20 on Noah Road for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license.

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Having Blurred Vision After Your Cataract Surgery?

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By Priyal Gadani, O.D. Last week we addressed the common issue of “I could see so well right after my cataract surgery, but I feel like my vision has gotten worse since then.” As a refresher, patients reporting this type of symptom often have developed posterior capsular opacification, or PCO, behind the intraocular lens (IOL) implant. PCO is a relatively common occurrence after cataract surgery, but it can often leave patients worried or frustrated, especially Priyal Gadani, O.D. if they have opted for premium lens implants.

Fortunately for the patient, this side effect of cataract surgery is very simply and quickly treated. The procedure to remove PCO is called Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy (YAG capsulotomy). This week we will discuss the procedure itself.

The Nd:YAG laser is used to create an opening in the posterior capsule in the patient’s visual axis. Using short, high-power pulses, the laser applies a series of focal ablations to photodisrupt and disintegrate the cloudy capsular tissue. The procedure is generally painless and completed in a matter of minutes. The pupil is dilated so the eye surgeon can visualize the extent of the capsular haze. Intraocular pressure-lowering drops are instilled in the eye to minimize a post-operative pressure spike. The eye is numbed with a topical numbing drop, and the patient sits upright in a slit lamp biomicroscope, just as they do in the exam room. Surgeons often use a capsulotomy lens which makes gentle contact with the eye, but the eye is numb, so the patient should not feel pain. Small clicks or pops may be heard during the procedure as the surgeon creates an opening in the capsule. After completion, another drop of pressure-lowering medication is instilled in the eye, and the patient’s eye pressure is checked shortly after the procedure, and then the patient is discharged. The patient returns for a post-operative visit to check for complications. Generally speaking, the Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy results in improved visual acuity in 83% to 96% of eyes.

Some floaters are normal after the procedure due to the laser breaking up the capsule, but these floaters should resolve within a few days. However, after the procedure, if the patient should experience increasing amounts of new floaters, flashes of light, curtain over their vision, or drastically reduced vision, they should return to the office immediately. These symptoms may be warning signs of retinal detachment, which is a more serious complication of YAG capsulotomy. Other complications include post-operative pressure spike, inflammation, macular edema, damage to the lens implant, movement in lens implant position, corneal edema, and vitreous prolapse.

YAG capsulotomy is a procedure that can very quickly restore a patient’s vision after cataract surgery. Patients are thrilled with the results and sometimes wonder why they had waited so long to come back in to see what was causing their vision decrease.

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Expert says lake will not be full this summer

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Although it may seem as though it’s rained nearly every day this summer, experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District say Lake Lanier probably won’t reach full pool this year.

Chief of Water Management for the Mobile District James Hathorn made the forecast during a Facebook Live chat July 25, answering questions from the public regarding Lake Lanier.

Impounded by Buford Dam, Lake Lanier is a critical source of water supply for Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

“Buford Dam, Lake Lanier is part of a larger multipurpose reservoir basin the Corps must manage to balance the downstream demands for water to meet all purposes for the entire system,” Hathorn said. “Water supply, water quality, hydropower, navigation, flood damage reduction and recreation are all factors considered in managing the system.”

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County eases burden on senior services fees Cost-sharing program approved to help lowincome seniors

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — To help those who struggle to pay senior services fees, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a cost-sharing program July 25 for transportation and congregate programing.

Director of Senior Services Ruthie Brew said although the department receives funding for those services, there’s about a $100,000 cost gap. Additionally, there is a cost gap of about $30,000 for congregate meals and a $30,000 gap for respite programing.

“We are proposing we do a costshare system, of course providing scholarships for those who are low income, but allowing others the ability to provide a portion of the fees,” Brew said. “This is in line with our funding

regulations that say it is the division’s policy that all eligible Older American Act and state-funded services shall be subject to cost sharing.”

Interim County Manager Tim Merritt said the arrangement would be somewhat of a new policy where senior services will counsel seniors who are participating in their programs.

“They’ll talk to them and will determine how much these people can afford to pay,” Merritt said. “Based on the amount they can pay, they then will be paying some portion of the cost of services to get what they want.”

The department asks seniors to pay $2 each way for transportation, which lines up with the county’s Dial-A-Ride program.

“If for some reason, they can demonstrate to staff that they can’t afford to pay that, then we will work with them on a sliding scale,” Merritt said.

“It would be similar for the congregate program where we’d do the same thing.

We’d work with them based on their ability to pay.”

Some people now pay a full price for

some things, Merritt said.

“This plan is more of an overriding policy of how the county would do business in the future for senior services to try to get everybody on a pay-as-youcan-afford program,” Merritt said.

Based upon income and medical expenses, there’s a sliding scale fee system which determines what percentage of services they pay for, Brew said.

“Our full price is not the actual full price, it’s the price we offer services at,” Brew said. “The actual price of our transportation, as estimated by the funding source, is $30 round trip. We are proposing to offer it at $4 round trip.”

Because some seniors make donations, and some pay nothing, there can be a sense of entitlement, Brew said.

“Certainly, we are there to serve those who don’t have the ability to pay,” Brew said. “We are the safety net, of course. But there is a broad range of socioeconomic groups in our program.

The thought is those that have the ability to pay should contribute to the cost of services.”

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Georgia Overdose Prevention educates public through training Group demonstrates how to reverse overdoses

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — According to the Center for Disease Control, 91 Americans die daily from an opioid overdose.

The Georgia Overdose Prevention group is working to reduce that number by offering free overdose prevention training that includes lessons on administering Narcan, also known as naloxone, which is a non-addictive drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The group visited the Forsyth County Parent Recover Network meeting July 27 and spoke to parents and community members, handed out Narcan kits and shared information about the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law, which they helped start.

One of the parents, Chris Intile, said the event was important to make the community aware of the heroin problem infesting society. Intile is the mother of two heroin addicts, one who is three years clean and the other is still suffering.

“My passion for recovery is equivalent to my hatred of heroin,” Intile said.

“Drug users are not always aware of their limit, clearly. No one sent me to the library to pick up a copy of, ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Addict.’ Every addict, parent and treatment center is different.”

Through resources, education, determination and hope, Intile said she is in recovery herself.

“It’s my belief that recovery is the answer,” Intile said. “There is a sense of empowerment when you can help another human being who is suffering from a heroin or any other substance addiction. When there is a heartbeat, there is hope.”

That’s the same motto Georgia Overdose Prevention strives to work by, that if the person is still alive, there is still hope.

Cofounder of the group, Robin Elliott spoke about her son Zack whom she lost to an overdose.

“Zack was a beautiful, bright, talented and sweet kid,” Elliott said. “He went to a private school in Buckhead, scored over 700 in all areas of the SATs, played electric guitar and four sports, was popular and had lots of friends.”

Zack dabbled with drugs throughout high school and college. As Elliott has 26 years sober, she said she was

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Laurie Fugitt demonstrates on Robin Elliott how to administer Narcan, which reverses opioid overdoses.

able to see the signs of addiction. So she sent him to rehab, but Zack was a “mess” by his freshman year of college.

He went to rehab again, but relapsed multiple times. Eventually, he snuck out one night, went to Atlanta, bought drugs and fatally overdosed.

This fueled Elliott to look into research to create the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law, which provides protection for people who call 911 and seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug or alcohol-related overdose.

“This is how I get an opportunity to tell people about my son,” Elliott said.

The law also increases access to the opioid overdose “antidote” naloxone, also called Narcan.

Georgia Overdose Prevention cofounder Laurie Fugitt told the audience how to administer Narcan, which the group was handing out.

She said the first step is to shake the person and ask if they’re OK. If they don’t respond, try rubbing their sternum with your knuckles. If that still doesn’t work to awaken them, she said it’s time to administer the Narcan, then call 911.

Naloxone will have no effect on people who aren’t overdosing on opioids, she said, however most people overdose on several drugs, so the treatment will address the opioids.

To learn more about the group or get a kit, visit georgiaoverdoseprevention.org.

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OPINION

Hello to back to school!

Hello to seeing their smiley faces at 6 a.m., and the exhausting look at the end of the day, after sports workouts.

Hello to tons of homework and no free time.

SUZANNE PACEY No more sleepPublisher Northside Woman suzanne@northsidewoman.com ing until noon and keeping me awake until after midnight.

No more smelly kids hanging all over my furniture playing videos games eating and drinking me out of house and home.

Sarcasm aside, it’s nice when the kids are back on a routine.

Not sure about anyone else, but my kids seem to get bored after being

home about two weeks, and school time is always welcomed.

Don’t get me wrong — if I could take the summer off with them maybe my perspective would be different. I would love to load up the Winnebago and travel the country for 10 weeks with not a care in the world. But the reality is work gets in the way.

School time brings more structure to the household, and I think everyone works better as a unit when there is structure and order. Plus, all their friends are all under one building now, so they should be excited, too, right?

But I am looking forward to the time when they are working all day and I’m the one that gets to sleep until noon!

Hot and bothered with the heat As I write this from the Appen Media Group office, I am fearing for my life.

Surely, the floor beneath my feet is about to crumble, plummeting me to a grim JOE PARKER injury or worse, Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com death by encasement in drywall, subfloor and office supplies.

I fear death is upon me because there is no way the floor surrounding my desk can structurally cope with the amount of sweat that has fallen from my brow to said floor over the course of this summer.

I’m convinced some of my co-workers must have circulatory problems, because they insist on keeping the air conditioning somewhere between the temperatures of wearing a winter coat under a space shuttle booster and the depths of hell.

This has caused me, a hot-natured person to begin with, to leak perspiration like a broken pipe even while sitting down, doing nothing more than writing these life-changing, Nobel Prize-worthy columns.

But the thing is, I’ve got it made.

And I bet you do, too.

Yes, we live in Georgia where temperatures often near triple-digits and humidity levels are so high the air is technically soup. But I wake up in an air-conditioned house, get in my air-conditioned car to travel to my air-conditioned office. The most

exposure I get to outside temperatures in a normal day is grabbing a steering wheel or shifter knob that is a little warm. But in just a few minutes, that steering wheel and shifter will be a pleasant 65 degrees.

We all like to complain about the summer temps, but frankly, if you work in an office, retail store or other space with 24-hour air-conditioning fighting the ravages of the Georgia heat on your behalf, you have no reason to complain.

Imagine the roofer who wakes up in the morning knowing he will have to face 90-degree weather atop what is basically a sun reflector. Imagine the woman working for a road contractor, laying down hot asphalt next to sweltering machines and car exhaust with no shade or relief from the scorching sun and heat. Imagine the landscaper whose entire career is built upon working outdoors, and where hot temperatures are no excuse to take a day off.

If you have one of those jobs, or any job where getting heat stroke or becoming severely dehydrated is a real possibility every day this summer, you have merit to your complaints of the heat. Unlike office workers such as myself.

And with that said, and my understanding that my complaints of heat are ridiculous when compared to other jobs, and that I truly understand I have it made no matter the weather, I’m still going to complain about the temperature in this office.

If the computer doesn’t short out before I’m done, that is.

JOE DIGIESO:

Showing students a different path After 42 years as an educator, Joe Digieso’s retirement allows him to be free to indulge his passion: cooking.

Well, that is probably and overstatement – probably.

HATCHER HURD What is certain Executive Editor is that Joe Digieso, hatcher@appenmediagroup.com along with his business partner, co-founder of The Cottage School and wife, Jacque Digieso, has retired knowing The Cottage School is in good hands. It will continue to show young students there is more than one path to learning.

I first met Joe when my wife, Kathy, and I were searching for a solution to our younger daughter Tobye.

She was a bright girl in 1993, but was intimidated by school. She was the sophomore Science Student of the Year at Honors Day but flunked algebra. She had always had difficulty with written tests. She felt she was a failure, and we felt like we had to do something.

The Cottage School turned out to be the big change in her life.

Joe came to teaching in a lefthanded way himself. He had met and married Jacque and decided that the corporate ladder was not for him. Joe caught the teaching bug from Jacque.

Joe has got his master’s degree in teaching and was in Decatur. He got the job of trying to teach angry young students who were not getting anywhere in school but not yet 16 so they couldn’t drop out.

“Ninety percent of them couldn’t read. The system obviously was not geared to help them. Jacque and I had talked about the need for an alternative for these kids who could learn but not in the public school environment,” he said.

The key Joe found was to make them hands-on experiential learners.

That became the population for The Cottage School and for our Tobye.

What The Cottage School does is put the responsibility for their success on them – and then shows them the path to do it.

“For an external structure, we use a business model. Our students earn Cottage dollars. If you are on time, you earn a dollar. If you’re late, we can’t pay you. This puts the student in control,” he said.

With Cottage dollars, they pay for privileges and activities. The students act as employees and the faculty are employers in this model. They earn their grades and are rewarded by the

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Joe Digieso now has the time to follow his not-so-secret passion – whip up a fabulous Italian meal in the kitchen.

But showing thousands of students they, too, have the ability to learn was no small feat either.

school for meeting performance standards.

“That let’s Johnny figure out the path to success. So if they’re on time they get $1. If they meet the dress code – that’s another dollar. And they get paid at every class. If they have their materials with them or complete a task, it’s a buck,” Joe said.

Always, the student is in ultimate control of getting the reward, Joe said.

“The teacher is not the bad guy, because ultimately it is not teacher’s decision. The student is in control.”

And as students succeed at the small things, they are led to work toward bigger successes in the classroom.

“Nothing breeds success like success,” Joe says. “We take a child who is helpless and hopeless and put the power back in their hands. And suddenly they have that ‘Aha!’ moment.”

Last Sunday, they threw a barbecue to say goodbye to Joe. Dozens of students were there. To hear them say how much they owed Joe, how much they loved Joe, put tears in your eyes.

At Joe’s retirement party Sunday on the Cottage School campus, I watched these young people who came back to thank him for opening doors they thought would never be opened. Here they were, successful and happy. Many brought families of their own.

Opening doors so young people can reach their true potential. Now that is a heady gift to bestow.

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Forsyth schools again rank first in state Milestones testing Districtwide scores see increase

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools continues to lead the state in standardize testing scores.

Results from the 2017 Georgia Milestones test show the school district hasn’t let up and continues to develop students at the top of the education ladder.

Georgia Milestones assesses student learning along four levels of performance — beginning, developing, proficient and distinguished learners.

These designations shift the focus away from test scores and attempt to capture their learning progress, according to the school system.

Scores were compared between students who performed at the achievement levels of proficient and above.

Students in grades 3-8 take an end-of-grade assessment in English language arts and mathematics. Students in grades 5-8 are also assessed in science and social studies.

The 2017 Georgia Milestones endof-grade scores show Forsyth schools had the top scores in the state in all content areas for large school systems with over 600 students in the content area.

Last year, the district finished first

in the state for the end-of-grade scores in English language arts for fifth grade; math for grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8; and social studies for grades 4-7.

Additionally, in 2016 the district had the second highest scores in the state in English language arts for most of its elementary grades and in math for sixth grade. Students in grades 5 and 7 placed second in science.

High school students taking end-ofcourse tests proved just as proficient.

The tests assess each of 10 courses designated by the Georgia Board of Education.

The district took the first place spot in the 2017 Milestones testing end-ofcourse scores for multiple courses for large systems.

Specifically, the district had the highest scores for: • 9th grade literature • American literature • Algebra 1 • Geometry • U.S. history • Biology • Economics The district took second in the state this year for physical science end-ofcourse scores for large systems.

In 2016, Forsyth’s end-of-course scores for ninth grade literature, American literature, algebra 1, geometry, biology, physical science and economics were all within the top five scores for Georgia.

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Forsyth County welcomes new educators New school year begins Aug. 3

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sharpen your pencils and break out the backpacks, school is back in session. Along with the many new students, a new crop of educators will begin their Forsyth County Schools journey Aug. 3.

To welcome them into the family, the district held a New Educator Orientation July 25. Superintendent Jeff Bearden said the district has been deemed by the community as the best place to work in the county.

“Our school system continues to be one of the most desirable places to live and work in our state and nation,” Bearden said. “You should be proud to be selected. The competition for jobs here is very fierce.”

Home to more than 5,000 employees, Bearden said the district welcomed over 300 new educators this year. Of that number, 13 are former paraprofessionals who were appointed to become a teacher; 19 are former Forsyth County substitute teachers; 22 are

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The district is seeing growth, Bearden said, with more than 36,000 students enrolled at the end of last year. Since 2001, the district has grown 170 percent in student population, he said.

“The one thing that makes Forsyth County Schools special is that even with our growth, we maintain a smalltown feel and forge connections that

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He listed various accomplishments the district has made, including achieving the highest: • CCRPI score in state • Financial star rating of 5 out of 5 stars • County graduation rate • SAT score in metro Atlanta among large districts • ACT score • Credit rating on Moody’s

“We have these accomplishments because we have excellent teachers, hardworking students, supportive parents and community business partners,” Bearden said. “Forsyth County Schools is proudly one of the top districts in Georgia and in the United States. Each student is afforded a quality education that will take them beyond the classroom walls and into a successful life.”

Among the new educators was Katie Purcell, 22, who will be starting her first year as a teacher. A Forsyth County native, Purcell graduated from Forsyth Central High School in 2013 and returned after graduating this May from Reinhart University.

Before she graduated from college, she wrote an essay about an influential teacher she had, which happened to be the county’s 2017 High School Teacher of the Year, Michele Dugan. Dugan taught Purcell cheerleading while at Forsyth Central.

“It’s a crazy feeling to come full circle,” Purcell said. “It’s overwhelming.

I’ve been in this school system since kindergarten so I wasn’t expecting to come back. I will make my students feel welcomed and loved like Mrs. Dugan did for me.”

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Outreach program introduces students to teachers

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than 800 Forsyth County students received a visit July 27 from educators who handed out bags of school supplies during Project Connect.

Teachers from Cumming Elementary School, Otwell Middle School and Forsyth Central High School set out the week before school starts to hand out bags of items to more than 400 homes of students.

The school supplies in the backpacks are donated by local businesses and organizations.

Forsyth County Schools Social Worker Amy Gamez said this is the fourth year this cluster of schools has united to provide for the kids.

“We go out into the community to connect with students,” Gamez said.

“It’s about getting students excited about coming back to school.”

Project Connect is about teachers being able to meet the students where they are, Gamez said.

“They can tell the students we’re excited about them coming to school and

we look forward to seeing them when they come back,” Gamez said.

This year was Otwell Middle School counselor Linda Ford’s first time participating outside the school. Last year she helped with cleanup and set up of the event.

“The outpouring of love is strong in the community,” Ford said. “The students love seeing the teachers, and the parents love to see that their kids will be supported and safe at the school.”

Ford transferred to Forsyth County from another county that had no similar program, she said.

“The first time I saw they did this, I was floored,” Ford said. “It’s simply amazing and heartfelt. Everybody wants to touch lives and make a difference. But when you start doing stuff like this, you see and feel it.”

The outreach helps the students feel important, Ford said.

“The whole county is wonderful,” Ford said. “The schools in Forsyth County hold their standards high, but you can also feel the love behind it all the time. It’s the friendliest, most loving group of people.”

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The Daily names first 2 tenants Developer plans to complete roster by end of year

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Developer George Banks has unveiled the first two tenants that will occupy his courtyard megaplex eatery when it opens next year just off Haynes Bridge Road where The Varsity once stood.

King of Pops Bar and Biscuit Love have signed on as part of the development which will feature as many as seven restaurants of varying size and

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Banks said he plans to have all seven tenants announced by Christmas, meanwhile construction at the site should start in August or early fall.

Opening should take place late spring or early summer 2018, he said.

Banks’ new concept, called The Daily, calls for an unconventional layout with painted exterior concrete blocks.

It will feature climbing vines of ficus obscuring the eateries and teasing passersby to explore what lies inside.

“I want to draw that line between giving people enough of a glimpse to make them curious enough to find out more,” he said.

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Banks’ Alpharetta design calls for seven attached restaurants surrounding a 7,300-square-foot courtyard for outdoor dining and relaxation.

The courtyard will be set up for year-round use, with heaters, a fireplace and a fire pit for the cold months.

The eateries will vary in size, with the largest operation occupying 2,800 square feet. Plans include two 626-square-foot shops, as well.

King of Pops Bar, from the creators of the popular Atlanta frozen treats on sticks, will offer some custom popsicles and “poptails.” Those are a combination alcoholic-fruit flavored concoction) exclusive to The Daily. Its menu is modeled after King of Pops Good Grub & Bar, the company’s food operation at

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The Buckhead Community Improvement District officially deemed this project viable last week and moved it into the design and engineering stage. The project is estimated to cost around $250 million and could open in 2022.

The idea is to essentially build a 9-acre park over a half-mile section of Ga. 400. The park would go a very long way in connecting east and west Buckhead, would make the Buckhead MARTA station more accessible to riders and would significantly increase park space in a metro area that has very little.

Leaders in Buckhead do not have the luxury other suburban cities do in finding undeveloped land. So they are thinking outside the box to try to improve the walkability and livability of the city. A new set of renderings were released last week. They show swaths of grassy parks, trees, bike trails and restaurants, as well as a very futuristic looking update to the Buckhead MARTA station. The project would run between the Atlanta Financial Center and Lenox Road.

When people talk about Ga. 400 as a problem, they are usually talking about traffic. But another issue that is getting more attention as of late is that the highway is acting as a significant barrier between the communities it bisects. With relatively few bridges connecting those communities, it is difficult for anyone without a car to

A rendering of the 9-acre park proposed by the Buckhead CID. get from one side to the other. In this way, it’s creating two unique communities on either side – each taking on its own personalities. So in addition to just adding park space, this new park idea would make more seamless the transition from east Buckhead and west Buckhead.

The idea is being championed by the Buckhead CID, who is the governing board managing the funds collected within the geographic area where its taxes are collected. They are working with Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers. They hope to have the plan fully into engineering and design by early next year and believe they could start construction in 2020. The board will have spent more than $1 million in studying this project by the end of the year.

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, they are planning to tap a variety of funding sources including federal and local governments, MARTA, GDOT, as well as raising money from foundations, corporations and individuals.

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If these projects would have been floated 15 years ago, it really would have seemed as feasible as a colony on Mars. But the city has grown significantly over that time. And Atlanta is a town looking to do what it takes to keep ahead of other major metropolitan areas.

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Humpus Bumpus to close its doors Owner says it’s the end for independent bookstore

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For 27 years, Humpus Bumpus has been the go-to place to buy a book in Forsyth County because for most of those years it was one of the only independent bookstores in the area.

But come August 31, the staple will close the cover.

Owner Paul Cossman said when the store first opened on Ga. 9 near Ga. 400’s Exit 14, there was only a Walmart, McDonald’s and Humpus Bumpus.

“It’s been a great joy,” Cossman said. “It’s been my life for years, and it is a great pleasure to serve the community. They’ve appreciated me and what we do here.”

Since Cossman recently turned 69, he thought now is as good a time as any to retire.

“I have children in California who are never coming back here to live, so I have to visit them,” Cossman said. “An opportunity came to sell the building, and I like the people who are buying it. It’s another community-oriented business that does therapy for children.”

It’s been a long journey through the years for Cossman, who opened the business after toying with various careers and deciding he wanted to open a book store.

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Humpus Bumpus owner Paul Cossman opened and operated the independent bookstore for nearly 30 years.

“I decided I really wanted to do something that matters both to me and my community,” Cossman said. “I didn’t care too much about the money as long as I could make a living. I discovered the business and knew nothing about retail or books, but figured I could learn and took a chance.”

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The building at 703 Atlanta Road was already owned by Cossman before he opened shop. And after just 58 days, he was officially in business.

A friend helped him build shelves, he bought books for pennies and put ads in local newspapers. In about two months had purchased 10,000 books.

“I found there was a demand and want for this type of business,” Cossman said. “People immediately began coming in. In that time, the only place you could buy a book was in a bookstore. Very few other places had books.”

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“They all fell in love with it,” Cossman said. “Even non-readers thought it was cute.”

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One of Cossman’s employees may soon be opening her own bookstore, but he said that’s a story for another day.

“It was a great 27 years,” Cossman said. “At the end of the day, I can say, ‘I’m glad I made my choice.’

People walked in, loosened up and are like family. I’ll miss that.”

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BY HATCHER HURD our goal to ensure hatcher@appenmediagroup.com that each exemption has the potential for ATLANTA – State Sen. John Albers, a return on investR-Roswell, will head a committee to ment.” examine whether the state’s various Albers said the tax exemptions for businesses are committee will adsparking growth and creating jobs. dress any outdated Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle appointed exemptions that may Albers to serve as chairman of the hurt businesses or Senate Special Tax Exemption Study give unfair advantage ALBERS Committee. to some.

The six-member Senate panel will “We want to ensure that exempwork with the Department of Revenue tions benefit Georgia’s economy and to examine the costs and benefits of businesses, big and small,” he said. all state tax exemptions. The commitAgain, Albers pointed to the Geortee is responsible for gia film industry. submitting a report “Pineland Studios of findings and in Fayette County is recommendations, now the second largest including proposed studio in the world legislation, by – and it has room to Dec. 1. grow,” Albers said.

Albers said tax “And that is not only exemptions are employing actors and normally used as directors. They employ incentives to procarpenters, electrimote business and cians and cameramen. investment in the They hire caterers and state, bringing in site selectors. They more jobs or more shoot all over Georgia, investment in infrawhich feeds the local JOHN ALBERS structure by these economies.”

State Sen., R-Roswell businesses. The Tours of the “Walkstate normally looks ing Dead” TV series is at these tax breaks a cottage industry in as an investment for which it expects nearby Senoia. a return.

“But while some tax incentives are For instance, Jimmy Carter as doing a great job, we need to update governor started a nascent film inwhat we are doing and take a broad dustry offering generous tax breaks look at their effectiveness,” Albers to filmmakers that saw such films as said. “There are some head-scratchers “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Delivout there that ought to be eliminated.” erance” shot in the state.

In all, there are 140 tax incenYear-round film studios operate tivized programs out there, and Albers in Georgia, and today the state is No. wants to look at all of them.

1 in films produced shot in the U.S., “The lieutenant governor wants ahead of California. our report by the end of the year, but Albers said his committee will use we won’t be finished by then,” he said. return on investment as the acid test Albers wants to see what can be for continuing business tax incendone to pave the way for other intives. dustries in Georgia and points to the “The numbers from the film ingrowing craft brewing industry in the dustry is $330 million in tax credits state. was balanced by $9.5 billion spent in “It is being stifled by old brewing Georgia,” he said. laws,” he said.

While the film industry has been Albers made it clear more work one of the high-profile successes in should be done to ensure the taxpayGeorgia’s incentives program, he said ers get their money’s worth back when the committee will be vigilant against handing out tax incentives.

We want to ensure that exemptions benefit Georgia’s economy and businesses, big and small.”

Tier 4 Advisors comes to Alpharetta Business name: Tier 4 Advisors, LLC Owners: Tino Mantella, president and CEO; Jake Sherrill, founder and chairman About: Founded in 2013, Tier4 has changed the way IT professionals procure new IT services by optimizing the procurement cycle with expedited timelines and assistance throughout every step of the project, including: price negotiation and service level agreements from industry leading vendors.

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

The City of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in Downtown Alpharetta to honor our country’s war veterans and recognize their service.

There will be free food, activities, live music and a memorial services. The celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 starting at 9:15 a.m. on Roswell St., Alpharetta. For more information and a schedule, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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EVENTS:

FEEDING FRIDAY

What: Children and parents are invited to feed the snakes, turtles, frogs, rabbits, ducks and chickens at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

When: Friday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

SLIP AND SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Join the Slip and Slide Extravaganza for a day of slides, food and music. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Several food vendors will be on site.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary.

When: Monday, Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

RHINO FAMILY ROAD RACE

What: Join the First Annual Rhino Family Road Race, a 5K, family-friendly run and walk. All proceeds will go to Skyland Trail, a nonprofit psychiatric treatment organization helping the local community.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

Where: 1735 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $25, children 12 and under get in free More info: rfroadrace.ticketspice.com/ register

FREE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

What: Student volunteers will provide free tutoring. Attendees are asked to RSVP so volunteers are prepared accordingly.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

What: Join for a Celebrating Figsthemed cooking class. Reservations required.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6403855

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What: Ken Lacy, Founder of IPVS, will discuss secure infrastructures, EndPoint Security, Penetration Testing and the implications of a cyber attack.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 12 p.m.

Where: True North Real Estate Professionals, 11130 State Bridge Road B. 106, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for chamber members, $20 for guests More info: http://bit.ly/2gXI1Mi

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., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; will be closed Aug. 5 for Old Soldiers Day Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

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ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET

What: Every Saturday of the summer, Lambert High School will serve as the grounds for a farmers market showcasing local vendors. Products include fresh baked cookies, locally made honey, homemade pasta sauce, and more.

When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m.

Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com

“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”

What: Act 1 Theater will bring the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to the stage for three final performances.

When: Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m.

Where: 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com

THE 4 KORNERS

What: The 4 Korners, a jazz fusion band, will perform songs off their second album titled “Portal of Gold” at the Velvet Note in Alpharetta.

Admission is $29.

When: Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30-11 p.m.

Where: 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: thevelvetnote.com

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS

What: Come to a free concert featuring musical artists Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-Aug. 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some

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When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: Dahn Yoga is a combination of stretching, breathing and meditation.

No registration required, but each class will be limited to the first 25 participants. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

What: Teenagers are invited to give their input and ask questions about materials available at the Ocee Library and in the library system. They can also learn about volunteering opportunities.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: karen.kennedy@ fultoncountyga.gov

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES

What: Alpharetta Library will be hosting a free movie every Monday of the summer. This week’s movie is “Annie Hall” starring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton.

When: Monday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: LibraryComments@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

What: Milton Library will host a meeting of the Graphic Novel Book Club for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required via an email RSVP. When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: liane.wagner@ fultoncountyga.gov

SAHAJA MEDITATION

What: This class will teach calming meditation techniques in a supportive environment. There will be a short beginner’s lesson at the beginning of the class.

When: Thursday, Aug. 10, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov

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CHESS CLUB FOR CHILDREN

What: Children ages 6-11 are invited to learn chess with the help of an experienced chess coach. Kids can share strategies and practice with each other.

When: Monday, Aug. 7, 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

SLOW FLOW AND STRETCH CLASS

What: Lift Studio is offering a Slow Flow and Stretch Yoga class. Students must be able to complete a combination of standing and seated poses. No registration necessary. Bring a yoga mat.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

BEGINNER DAHN YOGA

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Be careful on those mountain roads!

Don’t you love that little hint of fall that we had last weekend?

It was just a bit cooler and a little less humid, and that’s all it took to get me thinking about heading to STEVE HUDSON the mountains to Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net really enjoy the outdoors.

And that, in fact, is what I did. I drove up toward Helen, planning to do a little exploring in the national forest.

Since I just happened to have the fly rod with me, I thought maybe I’d do a little fishing too. For me, it turned out to be a great day.

But for the fellow a quarter mile in front of me, the day didn’t end quite so well.

I’ll call him Camper.

We spent a long time talking there by the side of the road, Camper and I did, while nearby the blue lights were flashing and the yellow lights were strobing and the aromas of diesel fumes from big wreckers and a Bobcat loader were filling the air.

Camper, pale as a ghost, was still shaking a little bit. His two little dogs seemed upset too and crowded close to him on their leashes.

“I just got distracted,” Camper said.

Here’s how it went down. Camper had a brand-new camper (brand new!) and was on his way to see relatives in the Midwest. He had decided to take a few days on the way to camp in the north Georgia mountains. It was a good plan except for one thing – between the pavement and his campsite there was almost five miles of winding gravel mountain road.

People travel that road with campers all the time, but doing so safely requires care and attention. The turns can be sharp, especially in the switchbacks. You’ve got to pay close attention to what you’re doing to make sure that all wheels stay on the road.

If they don’t, if they go over the edge, your day turns to dirt in a hurry. In the mountains, without a road under your wheels, it’s a long way down those steep, steep slopes.

“I was looking at a waterfall,” he said, “and I misjudged the turn.”

The result? I saw it when got there a little while after it happened. The left wheels of his camper had gone off the edge of the road at the inside of the turn. The camper started to roll down the mountain – still attached to the SUV. The only thing that saved it

Traveler’s brand new camper finds itself about to slide down the side of the mountain. from going all the way over and downdown-down the mountain was that its undercarriage caught on the edge of the road. When the dust settled, the shiny new camper was hanging there at an angle, balanced precariously on the edge of the world with its left wheels and half of it’s body hanging in space.

“I just about had a heart attack,” Camper said.

By the time I got there, Camper and his two dogs were already talking to a White County deputy sheriff on the scene. The guys from the wrecker and the Bobcat operator were working feverishly to secure the camper and prevent that worst-case scenario.

Once they had it secured, one of them told me, they’d try very gingerly to lift and tug and haul it back onto the road.

About four hours later they finally got it done.

Amazingly, everything still rolled.

“You be careful driving the rest of the way,” I said to Camper, who remained visibly shaken. The little dogs still looked upset, too. Maybe in their own doggy way they knew how close they had come to total disaster.

“I will,” he said. “And thanks.”

So as the fall season approaches, and as thoughts turn to mountains, and whether you’re towing a camper or are just out for a ride in the family car – remember to be careful on those mountain roads. Those turns can be tricky, and it only takes a second of inattention to really mess up your day.

Up there on those mountain roads, it’s a long, long way to the bottom.

Start planning great fall hiking along the Chattahoochee River with Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH as your guide. It’s available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta. Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty While summer is sadly coming to an end, this is the perfect time to take advantage of the beautiful weather and take care of maintenance around your home. This is a great time to get a head start, before the cold weather is back again and busy school schedules and football seasons kick off.

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Forsyth schools will delay dismissal for solar eclipse FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools will delay dismissal of elementary, middle and high school students by 40 minutes August 21 due to the solar eclipse.

The peak time to experience the solar eclipse falls during our regularly scheduled elementary school afternoon transportation times. Subsequently, high schools and middle schools will delay dismissal as well.

This delayed dismissal will ensure that neither students nor employees are on the roadways during the time of the eclipse. All schools will follow normally scheduled start times August 21.

Schools will be provided with further guidance and instructional resources as appropriate. Parents are welcome to check out their children earlier than the delayed dismissal time if they so choose.

School-based staff that have to extend their hours due to this 40-minute dismissal delay will have their October 20 professional development day shortened by 40 minutes.

Big Creek, Brandywine, Brookwood, Chattahoochee, Chestatee, Coal Mountain, Cumming, Haw Creek, Kelly Mill, Matt, Settles Bridge, Sharon, Shiloh Point and Vickery Creek Elementary schools will be dismissed at 3 p.m.

Daves Creek, Johns Creek, Mashburn, Midway, Sawnee, Silver City and Whitlow Elementary schools will be dismissed at 3:40 p.m.

Forsyth middle schools will be released at 4:55 p.m., and Forsyth high schools will be dismissed at 4:20 p.m.

Easement: Continued from Page 23 does not exceed twenty feet; That the width of the easement has not deviated from its original width; and • That she has kept the easement continuously open and in repair for seven uninterrupted years.

The seven year statutory period for prescriptive easements applies only to improved lands with “color” of title. For unimproved lands, the statutory period to acquire a prescriptive easement is twenty years.

When a grantor conveys a parcel of land that is landlocked, public policy dictates that an easement for ingress •

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Students delivered a donation of more than 50 backpacks and bags full of school supplies to Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together, Inc.

Carrington Academy students donate school supplies FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Pre-K students from Carrington Academy Midway in Cumming and Carrington Academy in Suwanee delivered a donation of more than 50 backpacks and bags stuffed with school supplies July 17. The donation will benefit children in need in Forsyth County through Supporting Adoption and Foster Families Together, Inc.

Throughout the month, students collected school supplies for school-age children supported by SAFFT, including pencils, backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, wide-ruled paper and composition notebooks. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping kids in need.

SAFFT is a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect children, rebuild families and empower caregivers.

CALEA assessment team invites public comment CUMMING, Ga. — A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., known as CALEA, will arrive August 13 to examine the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.

Verification that the sheriff’s office meets CALEA’s stateof-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation — a recognition of public safety professional excellence, Sheriff Ron Freeman said.

As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 5 p.m. August 14.

The session will be conducted in the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Auditorium, 110 East Main Street, Cumming.

If an individual cannot speak at the public information session but still wants to provide comments to the assessment team, he or she may do so by telephone. The public may call 770-205-4678 between 2 p.m. — 4 p.m. on August 14.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the

public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the standards is available at the 100 East Courthouse Square, Cumming.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write to Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

Sheriff Freeman said he has resumed the CALEA accreditation process to guide the agency in meeting the modern challenges before the county.

Accreditation is for three years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

For more information regarding CALEA, write the commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155, call 703-352-4225 or email calea@ calea.org.

SPECIAL SECTION EDITORIAL and egress be implied. Easements by implication are predicated on the theory that a means of accessing a piece of property is necessary for its reasonable use and enjoyment by its owner.

Implied easements run with the land and pass to each subsequent owner of the subject property. However, if the necessity which gave rise to the implied easement ceases to exist because the easement holder acquires other land which affords him access to his property, the easement terminates.

Unlike some states, Georgia does not recognize an implied reservation of an easement. In some states, if a landowner conveys a parcel of land and fails to reserve an easement in herself for ingress to and egress from the land she retains, the law implies the reservation of an easement in the landowner. How-

ever, under Georgia law, a landowner who fails to reserve an easement for ingress and egress to his remaining land will not be rewarded for his negligence.

In instances where the owners of adjoining lands are involved in a boundary line dispute or in some other type of easement dispute, Georgia courts may order the compulsory purchase and sale of the land over which the easement is claimed. The amount of compensation to be paid to the landowner by the claimant is determined by a jury.

Once an easement by compulsory purchase and sale has been awarded, the easement holder is responsible for keeping it open and maintaining the easement in a good state of repair. If the easement holder fails to keep the easement open and in a state of good

repair for a year, he will be deemed to have abandoned the easement and title will revert back to the original landowner or his successors in title.

Easement disputes may arise over the misuse of an easement or the location or dimensions of an easement.

Moreover, an easement dispute may revolve around the grantor’s interference with easement holder’s use of the easement. Another common easement issue involves boundary line disputes and encroaching improvements. In order to prevent issues, devaluation of property, or even litigation, property owners should be mindful of what is happening on their land. Appropriate action should be taken immediately to prevent loss of rights of use on the one hand or loss of property value on the other.

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off 25th Silver Anniversary Season With Gala Cabaret Fundraiser as Opening Act Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton’s only professional theatre company, will begin its 25th Silver Anniversary Season with a special Gala Cabaret Fundraiser on August 19th, 2017. This event promises to be the party of the year and will take place at the beautiful, newly-remodeled Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

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According to Bob Hagan, Georgia Ensemble Theatre Board Member and Gala Committee Co-Chair, “This will be such a highlight event for Roswell and North Fulton this year. Being in August it really is the big kick-off to not only the theatre season but also everything else that happens in our community. We’re all looking forward to the great entertainment and supporting the important cause of GET and their education programs for children. Of course this year is extra special as theatre co-founders Bob and Anita Farley will be honored for their amazing 25 years of service to our community and the fact that Mr. Farley is retiring at the end of the season. I wouldn’t miss it!”

In celebration of such a milestone year, the theatre’s annual fundraising event takes on a new cabaret format, featuring songs and performances from favorite musicals over the past 25 years plus even a few from upcoming productions. The show will be directed by Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Alan Kilpatrick and features some of GET’s most beloved performers.

In addition, a special appearance by local jazz and big band star Joe Gransden is sure to be a great cap to an exciting night.

Beginning at 6:30 pm, the evening also includes cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and a very special live auction. The Georgia Ensemble Theatre will also honor Artistic Director Robert J. Farley and Managing Director Anita Allen-Farley with the Worthy Coe Hamling Legacy Award, recognizing their 25 years of service and celebrating Mr. Farley’s upcoming retirement.

A preview of auction items features an Atlanta Motor Speedway Luxury Box Experience for an upcoming NASCAR race including pit passes, African Safari trip, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tickets, Disney World Park Hopper Passes and a David Yurman women’s bracelet from Brown & Co. Jewelers just to name a few.

Speaking with GET Board President and Gala Committee Co-Chair Karen Pilcher, she said, “Georgia Ensemble Theatre events are always special and I know this fundraiser will take it to a new level with the cabaret of musical favorites from the past 25 years of theatre. Nobody entertains like these folks! We’re all excited for August 19th at the Metropolitan Club – it’s such a great cause for the arts and children!

Georgia Ensemble Theatre really is a cultural gem in North Fulton.”

The headline sponsor for the event as well as the 25th Silver Anniversary Season is The Thoresen Foundation. The Metropolitan club has also stepped forward as a generous sponsor of the Gala Cabaret Fundraiser.

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Forsyth football teams ready for 2017 season Coaches, players address upcoming year

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the countdown winding down to kickoff of the 2017 season, all seven Forsyth head football coaches discussed their team’s upcoming year at the Forsyth Sports Media Day last Wednesday.

Coaches and their standout players addressed the media on their off-seasons, practices, changes to the program and the outlook for the season.

The media day also put Forsyth’s two new head coaches – Shawn Cahill at West Forsyth and Pinecrest Academy’s Terence Mathis – in front of the cameras to address their transitions to their respective schools. It is the first head coaching position for both men.

Cahill takes over the Wolverines’ program after spending three years as an offensive coordinator at Lanier.

He replaces Adam Clack who left West to take over as head coach for region

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Pinecrest Academy senior Brooks Binkley addressed his team’s upcoming season at the Forsyth Sports Media Day last Wednesday.

West Forsyth’s Shawn Cahill enters his first season as a head coach in 2017.

rivals Milton.

Mathis, a receiver for the Atlanta Falcons from 1994-2001 and Pro Bowl selectee, will lead the Paladins after former head coach Todd Winter left to take the same job at Holy Innocents’.

Mathis has coaching experience at the collegiate level with Savannah State University.

Pinecrest will use new offensive and defensive schemes in Mathis’ first year.

From the scant details given, as Mathis

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“The corps of engineers is not intentionally keeping the reservoir below the 1,071 foot level,” Hathorn said. “It takes a tremendous amount of rain to refill the lake to the summer level. To put it into perspective, 11.7 billion gallons of water is approximately equal to 1 foot of storage in the project.”

Their goal is to do their best to refill the reservoir every year, he said.

The reservoir level has increased 4.5 feet since the beginning of the year, Hathorn said.

“Since the rainfall has returned to normal conditions, the combination of the conservative operation with an increase in rainfall has resulted in higher levels at the reservoir,” he said. “Continual rainfall above (upstream from) the reservoir needs to occur in order for us to return elevation to 1,071 feet this summer.”

The Corps manages water releases from the dam according to the recently approved Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Water Control Manuals.

“Water is captured in the winter and slowly released during summer and fall during low flow seasons where precipitation is diminished,” Hathorn said.

“We capture the water and release it

joked to his players, “You don’t have to tell them everything,” it appears the triple-option is gone and the Paladins will run a pro-style offense.

Forsyth Central’s Frank Hepler, now in his second season with the Bulldogs, didn’t pull any punches about Central’s 0-5 record in region play last season.

“We were not competitive last year,” he said.

But he said the team’s first year under his direction, as well as the first for Central in Class AAAAAAA, helped the team gain valuable experience for the 2017 season and showed the team where it needed to be to compete in Region 5-AAAAAAA. South Forsyth head coach Jeff Arnette discussed his team’s competition at quarterback between brothers Cal and Drew Morris, as well as Jared Honey’s transition to running back.

Lambert’s Louis Daniel said repeating as region champs will be even more difficult than winning the program’s first title last season.

A full preview of each team’s 2017 season will be available in the Forsyth Herald’s 2017 Football Preview section available Aug. 17.

slowly to meet those project demands later in the year.”

The water levels at the lake are reflective of the flow into the lake from other streams, creeks and rivers, as well as withdrawals and evaporation.

Since the beginning of the year, the Corps has allowed, supported and enabled the reservoir to fill about 5.5 feet as of July 20, Hathorn said.

“For the past 12 months, the operation at Buford Dam has been to meet the water supply and quality,” Hathorn said. “There’s been sufficient storage at other downstream projects that have storage to meet the full requirements.”

The Corps monitors and releases water flow into the lake at all times, he said.

Water releases into the Chattahoochee usually occur on weekends, or the middle of the day or night to ensure there’s enough water to meet requirements downstream. Releases are affected by outdoor temperatures.

Demand is higher in the summer.

“Sometimes on the weekend is slightly different,” Hathorn said. “We ensure the peaking operation takes place during the afternoon. This allows the water to be used for recreation without impacting the safety.”

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Alpharetta author hosts anti-bullying discussion Mike Buchanan screens movie, answers questions before new school year

By NATASHA ROY natasha@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — “The Fat Boy Chronicles” author Mike Buchanan hosted a movie screening and question-and-answer session on bullying July 26 at the Milton Library.

“The Fat Boy Chronicles” tells the story of an overweight high school freshman, Jimmy Winterpock, as he navigates bullies in his new school.

While the events in the book are fictional, Buchanan and his co-author, Diane Lang, based it off a real-life high schooler they met several years ago, who told them his story of overcoming bullying by losing weight.

Buchanan and Lang decided to take his story and turn it into a book in 2010, and when it took off, Buchanan adapted it for a screenplay. The movie premiered in 2012.

Since then, Buchanan has traveled to talk about the book and be an anti-bullying advocate at schools across the country.

“I try to do as many things as I can,” Buchanan said. “I visit schools all over the nation talking about this.”

... Especially with the older kids, the atmosphere of the school is set as much by the students as it is by anybody else.”

MIKE BUCHANAN “The Fat Boy Chronicles” author Buchanan, an Alpharetta resident, wanted to host the event before the school year. As a former teacher, he said he knows the value of starting the year off right.

“We’re doing it right now before the school year starts to create a conversation,” Buchanan said.

At the event, Buchanan showed a video of the real person “Fat Boy Chronicles” is based on — Doug Hennig — and explained to the parents and children in attendance that words matter. After showing the short docu-

mentary on Hennig, the group watched the movie and discussed the effects of bullying.

Buchanan pointed out that the fictional character never suffered physical harm.

“It was all how they treated him, it was the words they said [and] it was how he was left out of things,” Buchanan said. “He was made fun of so that somebody else could benefit from it, and that’s when it becomes bullying — when your actions are hurting somebody else for your benefit.”

He also advised children not to be afraid of reaching out to adults and talking to them if they see or experience bullying. He said he thinks mentoring programs that bring different kinds of students together, such as athletes mentoring other students, can make a difference in schools.

“As far as I’m concerned, especially with the older kids, the atmosphere of the school is set as much by the students as it is by anybody else,” Buchanan said.

Many of the parents said they appreciated the discussion. One mother, Terri Coons, 47, said she decided to

‘Fat Boy Chronicles’ author Michael Buchanan spoke out against bullying at the Milton Library. bring her 10-year-old daughter, Veronica, to the event after hearing about it the previous day.

The pair enjoyed the event and are looking forward to seeing more of Buchanan’s work at the library.

“This was great,” Coons said. “We will totally come back when they have the other documentaries.”

Milton resident to compete at CrossFit Games 50-year-old mother looks to shine on national stage

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. —Milton resident Kerri Napoli began CrossFit seven years ago, and at the time, she struggled to perform a single pull-up. But this week she could earn herself the title, “Fittest on Earth.”

Napoli will compete at the CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisc., from Aug. 3-6, an event featuring some of the most physically fit athletes in the world completing grueling workouts and exercises on a worldwide stage.

A 50-year-old business owner and mother of two, Napoli is one of just 20 in the world to qualify in her age group.

“Saying I’m going to be a Games athlete among the fittest men and women in the world is still surreal,” she said.

Her qualifying is the culmination of three years of dedication. She barely missed the cut two years and said that

stuck out in the back of her mind.

“CrossFit keeps you coming back for more and you continue to get better, and there’s always something new to learn and goals to reach,” Napoli said.

NAPOLI To qualify, Napoli had to perform in the CrossFit Open, which entailed completing one strenuous workout each week for five weeks with a certified judge. Her times and scores were then put up against thousands of others from all over the world.

Napoli then had to complete another four workouts over a weekend in April for the regional competition, which earned her a top-20 score in the world and a bid in the CrossFit Games.

Her qualifying certainly proves that Napoli, as she put it, “drank the KoolAid.” She said she fell into the workouts as friends began extolling its virtues. Always an active person, Napoli said it didn’t take long before she had caught the CrossFit craze, even before it had become the worldwide sensation it is now.

At the end of the day I want to walk away from this competition knowing I left it all on the floor and gave it my all.”

ranking in her age group.

Though she has now entered her 50s, Napoli has no plans to slow down with her trainer, who is half her age.

The CrossFit games will provide her with a chance to show athleticism has no age barriers, she said.

“At the end of the day I want to walk away from this competition knowing I left it all on the floor and gave it my all,” she said.

KERRI NAPOLI Milton resident “I love it because you are constantly doing something new,” Napoli said. “I’ve always been competitive, and this gives me a chance to compete with myself and others to better my strength, better my agility and better my times.”

The games feature a series of events in which athletes earn points. The list of events is not revealed before the games commence, an added test to those competing.

In what she hopes will be the first appearance of many at the games, Napoli said her goal is to improve her

DEATH NOTICES Nancy L. Kirchner, 61, of Cumming, passed away July 26, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Ronald James Lombardi, 85, of Roswell, passed away July 22, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Alex Joseph Paracsi, 78, of Cumming, passed away July 22, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN $60, 678-6201818 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400. 770-7534367 LEATHER SOFA and matching loveseat $225 both. 770-521-8827 CORNER DESK, offwhite, one drawer $25.

678-620-1818 RECLINER CHAIR: Blue leather. $250. 770-7696135 BEDROOM : 6 piece Mediterranean style. King headboard, triple dresser, 2 mirrors, 2 night tables. $250. 404-797-3422 CHEST OF DRAWERS, gray, with hutch $65. 678620-1818 OAK DINING ROOM SET: 8 chairs, China cabinet. $700. 770-769-6135 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

LOVESEAT $150. 770495-1304

COFFEE TABLE: Doubletiered, glass-top. $500.

404-245-7798

PARSONS CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/ each.. 678-663-5953

BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099. 770-6050399

LOVESEAT: Blue leather. $250. 770-769-6135 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404889-3233 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404889-3233 BLACK BUFFET: Large, rustic, all wood $300. 678620-1818 BLACK CABINET: 2 doors, 2 drawers $40.

678-620-1818

Household FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

Medical Equipment HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1600. 770-653-3271

DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233 YA M A H A kids’ 4-WHEELER $150. 404889-3233 JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150.

404-889-3233 AIR COMPRESSOR: Coleman Powermate, 5HP, electric, with all attachments, like new! $199. 770-881-7325 POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654

PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

Recreation SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-8893233

Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-8838216 (local number)

*Some Restrictions

Entertainment & Event Services Weddings Tianna’s Place

Creating impeccable memories, one event at a time. Full-service, special event-planning.

Focusing on corporate and celebratory events. www.tiannasplace.com.

678-879-5253/404-9032441

Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME

Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/hour.

Verifiable references.

20+ years experience.

Transportation.

Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 470779-4723/470-545-1910

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Call the Experts in the SERVICE DIRECTORY

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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating

Handyman

Landscaping

Air Conditioning

RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References.

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates! 770-6050340

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006

• 24/7 Service • Service / Installationn • Affordable Rates • Residential and Commercial

Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured

Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell) AC/Heating

Driveway

Heating, Air, Plumbing servicing and install.

Insured - Certification #859293363150. 678-7403478 manthonyhvac@ gmail.com

REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial.

For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-9142576.

Competitive pricing. Many local references.

Carpet Cleaners/ Installation GreenFreaks Carpet Cleaning:

“The Cleaner That’s Greener!” Powerful, nontoxic, truck-mounted system; the cleanest, healthiest carpet and upholstery ever! greenfreaks.net. 770-5499613

Cleaning Services HOUSECLEANING

Home or office. Good references! Over 10 years cleaning experience. 404903-2913

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls.

Residential or Commercial.

Call for FREE estimate.

The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010.

Professional, competitive, many local references.

RETAINING WALLS & CONCRETE WORK We build retaining walls.

Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237

FRAME YOUR AD Do you want your ad to stand out? Ask your classified sales rep how you can enhance your in-column line ad with a

BORDER. 770-442-3278

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT:

Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

Drywall NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

Flooring Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates!

I can remove carpet wrinkles.

Restretches start $35/ room. 706-429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Have A Great Day!

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References.

404-8950260 Kitchen & Bath: Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations.

Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike.

404-647-1406

RAM’S HOME SERVICES

Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498

®

HANDYMAN REMODELING

678-455-2434

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance.

Credit cards accepted.

Paul Finegan 404-3535611

PATIOS-DECKS

DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS & WALLS: $100 OFF any job over $1000 Many local references.

Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010

BOLD TYPE

will really make your ad stand out. 770-442-3278

Automobiles

Medical

Thinking of buying a new or used car? Call to get current promotional pricing and local dealer incentives for free. No hassle. No obligation. Call: 855-390-3747

OXYGEN Anytime.

Anywhere. No tanks to refill.

No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482

Autos Wanted

Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service.

Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured.

770Tree.com 770-7442200 and ask for Gary.

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Make/Models 2000-2015!

Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330.

Lawn Care

Educational

LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/landscape.

Mulch & Pine-straw Installation.

Licensed/Insured/free est.

Call or text: 678-727-6850 www.gagreenworks.com

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704

Masonry

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training!

STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877209-1309 drive4stevens.com

MASONRY REPAIRS Stone, brick, block.

Fireplace, walkway, retaining walls etc.

Guaranteed work. Terry Conley 706-435-7596 (N. Fulton/S. Forsyth)

Painters J&J PAINTING OF GEORGIA

Trusted-Family Owned.

20+ Years Experience.

Fully Licensed and Insured.

A+ BBB Rating. 770-715-5322.

JANDJPAINTINGOFGA. COM

Pinestraw

www.HandyHero.net

NATIONAL ADVERTISING

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services.

Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@gmail.com Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service.

Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured.

770Tree.com 770-7442200 and ask for Gary.

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006

Employment

Miscellaneous Dish Network-Satellite Television Services. Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/mo! HBO-FREE for one year, FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1-800-718-1593 Make a Connection.

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Make $1,000’S Weekly!

Mailing Brochures! Easy Pleasant Work!: WWW. HomeBucks.us ####. $1,000’S Weekly! Processing Mail! Send SASE: Lists/NN, Springhouse, PA 19477-0396

Social Security Disability? Up to $2,671/mo. (Based on paidin amount.) FREE evaluation!

Call Bill Gordon & Associates.

1- 855-376-6502. Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL., member TX/ NM Bar.

Health & Medical

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2000 and Newer.

Nation’s Top Car Buyer! Free Towing From Anywhere! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960.

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CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY!! 877-279-3904 DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures.

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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www. fisherhouse.org

Motorcycles Wanted to Buy WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!!

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CADNET ADS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home.

Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars.

800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Miscellaneous

Autos Wanted Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 855-558-3509 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Makes/Models 2000-2016!

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Call Now: 1-888-985-1806

Medical Got Knee Pain? Back Pain?

Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1844-502-1809

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Real Estate Benson Arizona, Deed RV sites with City Utilities(Snowbird Hill), $ 22,500+ Financing available. www.cochiseterrace.com or 520-720-0824 / 520-820-1678.

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Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads. com for more information CASH PAID- up to $25/ Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT. 1-800-3711136 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Social Security Disability? Up to $2,671/mo. (Based on paidin amount.) FREE evaluation!

Call Bill Gordon & Associates.

1-855-498-6323. Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL., member TX/NM Bar.

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