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a 5-foot-3 black female, who has two active felony burglary warrants in connection with the Milton burglaries. Police are also seeking a male suspect. Milton officers have gathered a listing of all homes for sale in the city and will monitor the residences through MPACT officers’ regular shift duties. Residents are asked to remain vigilant, especially for homes where the owner is not present or living at the home, and to contact police if they see anything unusual.
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Brookstead Crossing, Johns Creek, was arrested July 27 on Sargent Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and driving with an expired tag. ►► Michael Chase Montague, 24, of Pinion Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested July 28 on Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI.
DRUG arrests ►► Latonia Lyons, 46, of Genesis Way,
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Road reported July 28 that $600 cash had been stolen. The general manager said that she arrived in the store at 4 a.m. that day and noticed that three money drawers were out of place. When she took a closer look, she saw that $600 was missing. Police did not find any forced entry. The video surveillance showed a suspect, possibly male, entering the back door at 3 a.m. and removing money from the drawers. The general manager said that several people had been fired in the past months and the lock box’s combination had not been changed.
Strongarm robbery suspect caught JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a
Ga. 9, Milton, for possession of marijuana and having an expired tag. ►► Makhmud Maksudov, 21, of Misty Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 28 on Misty Lane, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ►► Sir Zachary Charles Williams, 25, of Oaks Parkway, Smyrna, was arrested Aug. 2 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana, speeding, having an expired tag, attaching a fixed plate to hide the identity of a vehicle and driving with no insurance.
robbery suspect July 26 minutes after the initial incident. Shortly after 2 a.m., police responded to a call that a man at a bar on Medlock Bridge Parkway had been robbed. The caller said that he had left the bar and was accosted shortly after by a man who had also previously been at the bar. The suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Oscar Rubio of Woodbridge, Va., threatened the victim and said to give it up. The victim, fearful for his safety, gave Rubio his wallet. While police searched the area, they found a man coming out of a nearby wooded area. The victim positively identified him as the man who stole his wallet, Rubio. Rubio was arrested for strongarm street robbery.
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Red, scratchy eyes? Blurred vision? You may have dry eyes. By Dr. Samir Vira
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Have you ever experienced blurred vision or tearing of your eyes after reading or working? Do your eyes feel scratchy or gritty off and on throughout the day? Are your eyes often red? Do you ever feel like you just want to close your eyes even though you are well rested? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions you may have Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry Eye Syndrome has become a common problem for many adults and an increasing reason for office visits to ophthalmologists and Samir Vira, M.D. optometrists everywhere. From eye irritation Cataract & Refractive or gritty sand sensation to intermittent blurry Surgeon vision and eye fatigue, dry eye syndrome can affect suffering individuals in a variety of different ways. The symptoms can be mild and infrequent, or they can be constant and debilitating. Regardless of the symptoms, it is important to be seen by an eyecare provider to determine if there is an underlying cause for the dry eyes. In most cases, it is multifactorial and can be attributed to one of the following: Age: with increasing age, tear production typically declines. Gender: women are more susceptible due to hormonal changes during menopause. Medications: diuretics, anti-histamine pills, and anti-depressants can certainly reduce tear production. Medical conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid disease are often linked to patients with dry eyes. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment are more likely to sustain damage to the tear producing glands. Environment: dry climate (especially notable during the winter months or during an airplane trip) can cause early evaporation of tears. Contact Lenses: patients with a long-standing history of contact lens wear are more prone. Surgery: patients who have undergone LASIK or refractive surgery are more likely to develop dry eyes. Dry Eye Syndrome is an inflammatory condition that develops due a disruption in normal tear film of the eye. The tear film is a complex mixture of oil, water, and mucous layers that not only lubricates the cornea, or the window of the eye, but also provides a smooth interface for light to be focused clearly on the retina, the back layer of the eye. The tear film also contains components that help prevent eye infections. Whenever one or more components of the tear film is disturbed, it can result in Dry Eye Syndrome. As the surface of the cornea becomes drier, the skin cells on the surface may be injured and the surface becomes rough. These skin cells of the cornea, known as the corneal epithelium, are the outer protective layer of the eye. Any insult to the corneal epithelium can lead to a foreign body sensation and provide an opportunity for an eye infection. Involuntary tearing may occur at this point as the body thinks that a foreign object is trying to enter the eye and makes an attempt to flush the foreign object out. Additionally, due to the roughening of the eye’s surface, the light coming through the cornea becomes scattered and out of focus like scratched lenses in a pair of glasses. Dry eye syndrome can be accurately diagnosed during an eye examination that involves looking at the eyelids, cornea, and the eye’s tear film. A specific dye, such as fluorescein, may be used to evaluate the pattern of dryness on the surface of the eye. A Schirmer test may be performed – a thin strip of filter paper is placed in the corner of the patients’ eyes to measure the amount of tear production. Additional diagnostic testing, based on patients’ clinical exam findings, may be ordered. Check back next week where we will discuss treatment.
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Mayor says he will appeal decision; Judge says charter clear, unambiguous
How Judge Schwall ruled on Wood’s appeal Wood had appealed the lower court’s ruling on four grounds: Legislative intent: Wood cited evidence from state Rep. Wendell Willard and City Attorney David Davidson that there was no intent to count the mayor’s previous terms regarding eligibility to run again. Schwall wrote this court cannot consider testimony of legislative “intent” or each and every legislator except as it is described in the legislation itself.
By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled Aug. 3 that Jere Wood must be removed as Roswell mayor, an office he has held since 1997. But if Wood appeals the decision he will continue to serve while that appeal is heard. Judge Craig L. Schwall found that Wood, now in his fifth term as mayor, was in violation of the City WOOD Charter’s term limits and called for his immediate removal. However, Schwall said the order could be stayed should Wood decide to appeal the decision to the Georgia Supreme Court. “I have decided to appeal the court’s decision in this matter,” Wood said Thursday in response to the ruling. “However, I will not be seeking re-election this coming November. I will continue to serve the city until my current term comes to an end or the appellate court rules on Judge Schwall’s decision.” The ruling sided with Roswell resident Michael Litten, who brought the legal challenge and who also plans to run for mayor this fall. The City Charter was amended in 2010 to create term limits for the mayor
Retroactivity: Wood argued the bill could only operate prospectively, that is not considering previous terms served. Schwall said retroactive laws are only unconstitutional when they “create a new obligation.” This does not. Schwall noted the text of the charter amendment said it bars those who have served “three or more” terms. So it is inclusive of Wood’s terms because no one else could have served more than three terms except Wood. Bill of Attainder: Such bills are legislation designed to be enforced against one particular person or class of persons without trial – in this case the mayor since it only could apply to him. But Schwall ruled that term limitations were not legislated as a punishment singling out Wood, but stating a policy going forward. The judge noted that Wood himself had campaigned for the imposition of term limits. Because the mayor has been deemed ineligible to qualify for the office in 2013, Schwall granted a request for ouster (removal) forcing Wood to step down. He also noted the mayor has the right of appeal which would stay Wood’s ouster, and Wood has said he will appeal. and council, limiting them to no more than three consecutive terms totaling 12 years. The resolution was passed during Wood’s fourth term, but the City Council agreed the term limits were to begin “to count” only after the passage of the charter change. Under that interpretation, Wood would have been able to run for a final term in 2021. But there was no wording in the charter to that effect. it was not spelled out in the charter as presented to the General Assembly for approval. That was the key factor in the challenge to the legitimacy of Wood’s current term. Schwall in writing his opinion stated
that the meaning of the charter is plain. In judge’s opinion he wrote that when a court is considering the meaning of a legislative act “It must presume that General Assembly [which approves requests for charter changes] meant what it said and said what it meant.” Thus Schwall ruled Litten’s appeal of Wood’s election was upheld. The charter passage stands on what it explicitly states. No other interpretation could apply, Schwall said. Litten said he is satisfied to see Wood stripped of his office. Despite Schwall’s quoting Prussian General
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Wood blames Price for ouster as mayor But legislator says all wounds in charter fray were self-inflicted By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Jere Wood will likely finish his fifth term as Roswell mayor while he appeals a judge’s opinion forcing him out of office. The longtime mayor says the reason he is out is because state Rep. Betty Price sabotaged the City Council’s attempts to have the City Charter amended to “clarify” a recent amendment for term limits on the City Council. Wood said he fully expects Price to take advantage of the situation and run for mayor herself. But, Price says the changes Wood and the council tried to pass to fix the charter just were not legal. When Price was asked if she was thinking of giving up her seat in the Legislature to run for mayor, she didn’t hesitate to answer. “Absolutely I’m considering it,” she said. “I would be happy to serve. It is tempting.” She and Wood are in agreement about one thing. Both said the next mayor should be paid a “full-time
Roswell candidate qualifying begins Monday, Aug. 21, ends Friday, Aug. 25
salary.” They both agreed the office of mayor is too demanding to be only part time. Price said she would bide her time, and if no “consensus” candidate appeared, she would consider getting in the race. Roswell’s qualifying period is Monday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Aug. 25. PRICE Wood pointed out Price was a member of the Roswell City Council in 2010 when the charter amendment was crafted and sent to the Georgia General Assembly. So she was in a position to know what the council’s intent was at the time term limits were instituted. When the lawsuit was filed to declare Wood’s fifth term violated the charter, Price had left her council WOOD seat and was a member of the Fulton Legislative Delegation in the Georgia House. Thus she was one of the arbiters over the “fixes” the current members of the City Council tried to implement that would keep Wood lawfully serving his current term and eligible to serve one more. Wood said she had to know the City Council’s intent at the time was to allow him two more terms. In the arcane rules of the Fulton Delegation, a legislative matter that concerns just one city is left up to the senators and representatives who represent
Litten’s name was on the lawsuit, but Betty was passing him notes to pass on to the attorney. Betty wanted to get rid of me, so she found other means.” JERE WOOD Roswell Mayor
that city, i.e. have voting precincts in them. By rule the vote must be unanimous. So the City Council’s attempt to change the wording of the city charter – they said clarify – never made it to the floor of the General Assembly. “Betty Price gets a lot of the credit for hastening my exit,” Wood said on a call from the South Carolina beach where he was vacationing. “She blocked the passage of the amendment to the charter that would have saved us all this time and expense.” He also said the lawsuit filed by Roswell resident Michael Litten was really the work of Price. “Litten’s name was on the lawsuit, but Betty was
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estimated at $60,000, but bids for the work came in at $200,000. Houser attributed some of the discrepancies to climbing costs in materials and labor as well as flaws in the building revealed during closer inspection. Houser presented four options for consideration Monday, with price tags running from $2 million to $3.35 million. As the price went down, so did the amenities, such as reducing the quality of countertops in studios, using less expensive materials for walkways, piping and handrails and eliminating windows. Two members of the arts community addressed the council about the cuts proposed in the project. “This would be a great place for people to go to after work, just to relieve stress,” said Sandy Barth. Barth added that the city has already put so much into the government complex on Main Street. Wendi Schutt, who serves as cultural liaison on the Alpharetta Parks and Rec Commission, said she’d like to see the city build an arts center residents can be proud of. “We don’t want this to be a halfbaked, shoddy building,” she said. “We want it to match the beauty of the downtown area.” With virtually no debate, the City Council approved the full-scale plan for $3.35 million, which includes studios for painting and crafts, a blackbox theater for small-scale performances, a media studio and a gallery space near the entrance. The vote was 6-1, with the mayor casting the lone dissent. Following the vote, Councilman Donald Mitchell, who had championed the project from its inception, said he was grateful the arts community now could look forward to a facility in which the community could be proud.
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North Fulton expecting big changes in November November is usually such a timid month. Oh, football season is in full swing and there are plans to be made for where Uncle Henry will sit on Turkey Day. But in North Fulton change is in HATCHER HURD the air. Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com I am talking about four mayoral seats up for selection with two certain vacancies. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle is moving on to run for secretary of state and Roswell Mayor Jere Wood has been put out of office by statute. Johns Creek and Milton likewise have mayoral races and both Mike Bodker and Joe Lockwood, respectively, are expected to have challengers. Competition is a wonderful thing. It keeps folks from getting comfortable. And politicians are aware of a potential sword of Damocles hanging over their heads come every election season. Of course the incumbent’s biggest ally is incumbency, itself. Usually people have to get “uncomfortable” to change out those already in office. But then we live in uncomfortable times. There are a lot of things to get uncomfortable about. In addition to a lot of national
In addition to a lot of national unease – President Trump seems bent on making folks love him or hate him – North Fulton has been experiencing a lot of change as well. There’s traffic, adjusting to still more growth, crime, drugs and, oh yes, more traffic. unease – President Trump seems bent on making folks love him or hate him – North Fulton has been experiencing a lot of change as well. There’s traffic, adjusting to still more growth, crime, drugs and, oh yes, more traffic. We went through the 1990s and early 2000s dealing with incredible
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changes. I came to this post in 1993 when there were only three cities (I still count Mountain Park) in North Fulton. The first mall was just opening its doors and there were no tall Class A office buildings anywhere. North Point Parkway was not quite complete and Westside Parkway was just barely a line on somebody’s future projects list. Avalon was just a place lodged in Arthurian myth. Chattahoochee High School was getting its finishing touches as the third public high school north of the Chattahoochee and the first in 40 years. Today, we have more cities and more high schools, public and private, than you can shake a stick at. And with them are a lot of new residents who now call North Fulton home. They call someone who has lived 10 years
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in North Fulton an “old-timer.” And someone who has lived here 20 years is a native. The true North Fulton natives just call everyone not born here “Yankees,” whether they were born in Ann Arbor, Mumbai or Seoul. So with a crazy quilt population like that, it is hard for us in the journalism trade to put our collective finger on the pulse of the public. When the qualifying for office is over, don’t bother to ask me to pick the best horse in each race. An exacta like that would make any oddsmaker take up the stock market. So don’t come to me whispering, “Hey buddy, who do you like in the third race.” I don’t have the answers. I just post the results when the races are done.
Be respectful of the land we love Last week, I went for a walk on the Greenway with my mom. We appreciate that our community has worked hard to provide wonderful outdoor exercise options like this pathway and try to take advantage of it whenever we can. We are often graced by the presence of wildlife, such as KATHLEEN STURGEON squirrels chittering at each other, bunnies scampering away and Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com deer grazing in the sunlight. It’s peaceful, relaxing and a nice way to burn some calories, or spend time with friends and family. While wrapping up a recent walk, we noticed a deer in a field. Like I said, this isn’t uncommon. We actually encountered four other deer and fawns during our trip. But this time was different. The deer was attempting to eat the grass while a large piece of thick, hard plastic was stuck around its neck. Did you ever cut up the plastic rings Coke cans come in for fear of strangling fish? Imagine that except 10 times that size on a very large mammal.
It took us aback as we tried to figure out what was stuck on the animal. It didn’t seem to hurt it or interrupt its eating, but it was still an odd sight to encounter. The whole situation stayed on my mind for days because seeing the deer wearing a plastic necklace was so out of place. We wanted to help the poor creature, but were powerless to do so. As a community, I do believe most of us strive to at least attempt to be green and eco-friendly. Where did someone go wrong that this native creature will probably end up suffering at the hands of humans? Is it because we value our new homes and bigger shopping centers over the lives of the animals who were here before us? There isn’t any one person to blame for that situation, but perhaps we should place blame with our society. If we could take a few moments to pick up our trash when we visit a park, or recycle our bottles and cans, we could each make a massive difference in our world. We like to live in a bubble hearing how great our schools, property values and entertainment are. And we are very fortunate we live in a place that has so
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This deer, seen recently on the Big Creek Greenway, has a large piece of plastic stuck around its neck.
much to offer. But we also need to take a step back and honor, respect and cherish the incredible natural elements that surround us. I, for one, will continue to enjoy my trips to the Greenway, primarily because of the wildlife I encounter. Hopefully, next time they’ll be without the manmade adornments and just as nature intended.
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Alpharetta housing development hits another snag Planning Commission tables new proposal for Cumming Street By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A proposed housing project in downtown Alpharetta’s last remaining large residential site hit another roadblock Aug. 3 when a revised building plan was tabled for another month. After more than an hour of discussion, Alpharetta Planning Commission members voted unanimously to table a revised site plan by homebuilder Taylor Morrison that proposes 59 single-family detached homes near the historic Lewis-Manning House on Cumming Street, 10 fewer housing units than were originally proposed. This is the latest in a series of revisions for Taylor Morrison which plans to develop the 12-acre site between Ga. 9 and Manning Drive. Last month, the developer had proposed a site plan with 40 townhomes and 29 single-family detached dwellings on the property. The Planning Commis-
sion recommended denial of that plan. This time around, commission members said they were disturbed by last-minute answers the developer submitted to the city’s list of conditions on the new proposal. They said such a complex site plan required more than a cursory perusal during a Planning Commission meeting. City Planning Director Kathi Cook told the board city her staff is concerned that lot sizes adjacent to existing homes and along Cumming Street and Manning Drive do not comply with the recommended minimum 80-foot lot width and minimum 6,000 square feet lot size. Cook also pointed out that the arrangement of houses lining Cumming Street are too close to the roadway. She said the developer’s earlier plan incorporated an interior tree-save, which the city supports, but the latest plan does not include that amenity. Alpharetta’s Downtown Master Plan, adopted in 2015, allows a maximum of eight units per acre on the site. Taylor Morrison’s revised plan calls for five units per acre. Still, Cook said, that doesn’t mean the city is willing to sign off on any development on the site just based on
Alpharetta’s Downtown Master Plan, adopted in 2015, allows a maximum of eight units per acre on the site. Taylor Morrison’s revised plan calls for five units per acre.
density. “When we say ‘maximum of’ we still have to look at surrounding properties to see what that density is. If it’s surrounded by small subdivisions, then we should look at that and make recommendations like we have on this one,” she said.
In the wake of recent residential development near City Center, Cook said space for such projects in the Downtown District has become limited. “This is the largest piece that’s left within the Downtown Overlay. We have some smaller properties, but this is by far the largest,” she said. Planning Commission Chairman Francis Kung’u said there has been rapid development in the Downtown District over the past three years, and the plan for this particular property “just looks like it doesn’t fit that density because of the houses surrounding it.” Nearby residents also appeared before the board, voicing concern about the proposed development. Buddy Stovall, who lives on Manning Drive, said he salutes Taylor Morrison for addressing most of the issues he and his neighbors have raised. At the same time, he said, he thinks the property is too small for 59 homes. “It seems to me they’re building very small houses on very small lots,” he said. “I think it would be setting a very bad precedent for Alpharetta.” Both plans Taylor Morrison has submitted call for preserving and restoring the Lewis-Manning home and marketing the building for office use.
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“For a single parent living paycheck to paycheck, purchasing school supplies can create a financial challenge to an already stretched budget. The Back to School program continues to be important to our neighbors in need and to the academic success of their children.” In 2016, over 900 new backpacks were distributed to local low-income children living in North Fulton. This year, with community support, NFCC expects to distribute about the same number. A $50 donation will help a child feel confident and ready for a new school year, or help a teacher meet the ongoing classroom needs of students. Financial donations can either by made by check or on NFCC’s website. The Back to School distribution will take place at 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-6 p.m. through Aug. 24. For more information, visit nfcchelp. org/services/special-programs/backto-school-program/.
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Meet Chris Ward, Roswell’s Special Events Manager By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — For Chris Ward, going to an event is only second to organizing one. “I just love being involved at all stages with events,” Ward said. “I actually think I like planning them more than I like going to them.” Ward is the manager of Roswell’s Special Events division, which was created by the city three years ago. She is the division’s first manager and had previously worked six years for the city as an administrative assistant and executive assistant. During that time, Ward ran many internal events, including employee benefits fairs and orientations. “It was a natural progression,” she said. Ward added that she was drawn to the new division because she has always liked putting together events for friends and family. “My favorite thing is to look around and see everyone laughing and having a good time,” Ward said. “It makes everything you’ve been working on and sweating over worth it…I just get a lot of satisfaction from seeing it come all together in front of me.”
Aside from vendors and organizers, Ward also works with the police, recreation and parks, and transportation departments to ensure that any safety needs are met and road closings are conducted successfully. This kind of coordination is crucial during road races, Ward said, to make sure both participants and motorists can safely navigate their routes. One of Roswell’s most popular events is Alive in Roswell, previously known as Alive after Five, which was recently adopted by the city at the July 24 council meeting. It has been a permanent event for the past 10 years and has become a signature event for the city. Alive in Roswell has been a huge boon to Canton Street and people not just from the metro area, but from midtown and Buckhead as well, Ward said. Before the event, the businesses would close around 6 at night. Now many of them stay open past 9 p.m. “About five years ago, I noticed a huge difference,” she said “It’s brought thousands and thousands of people to Canton Street. Now, I don’t care what night you go down Canton Street, its busy. And I think Alive in Roswell was the catalyst.” The city has always been “instru-
In her free time, Chris Ward has been creating a bucket list. mental” in the event and adopting it was a natural evolution, she added. Aside from Alive in Roswell, some of the city’s most popular events are the beer and wine festivals as well as The Drake House’s annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. Each year, Ward and her team put together about 36 events. About 30 of
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Thousands turn out to honor Old Soldiers in Alpharetta By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Shaded areas were in high demand Saturday morning as thousands lined Roswell Street for the 65th annual Alpharetta Old Soldiers Day Parade. Though sunshine prevailed throughout the morning, cool temperatures didn’t last long as the procession of more than 100 floats and vehicles wended along the tree-lined route. The event began at 7 a.m. with an 8K road race. At around 9 a.m., thousands of visitors began to collect downtown, many pushing strollers and carrying lawn chairs to the strains of patriotic music from the Alpharetta City Band. As the throngs jockeyed for prime spots along the street, local, state and federal dignitaries – from Mayor David Belle Isle to U.S. Rep. Karen Handel – gathered near the grandstand. Grand Marshal for the event was Rear Admiral (Ret.) Tilghman Payne, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and 33-year veteran of the Navy. He previously served as U.S. Defense representative for Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. Payne began by recognizing a multitude in attendance who are often overlooked during patriotic observances – the families of soldiers. “They go through the same family separations,” he said. “They miss the same birthdays and anniversaries. They
go through the same rigors of military life and all of those challenges. They enable these veterans to serve.” Payne’s brief remarks focused on the history of the United States Military. “Our country was founded over 241 years ago dedicated to the proposition that we are all created equal,” he said. “We’re all entitled to the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. Our founding fathers felt so strongly about that that they started a war, and we went through a revolution. Our first veterans fought at Lexington and Concord, and they wintered over at Valley Forge. “Where would we be without the courage of those who risked everything to fight the British at Yorktown or to wade ashore at Normandy, or endure the cold at Chosin Reservoir, fight at Hue City or in Iraq or Afghanistan?” Veterans have shaped the history or America, Payne said, and America has shaped the history of the world. Events like the Old Soldiers Parade preserve and keep alive that history. Such events, he said, memorialize those who have gone before and show gratitude to those who are currently serving. “They provide context, inspiration and an example for those who will follow,” Payne said. Following Payne’s remarks, the parade got underway with an almost ceaseless procession of classic and shiny new cars, political and military dignitaries, marching bands, floats and horses. Because of the huge number of
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Children scamper onto Roswell Street to scoop up candy thrown from passing parade entrants. Parents usually stayed within a few feet of the youngsters, ready to hoist them away from any oncoming vehicle.
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Roswell High School’s Hornet Marching Band draws cheers as it passes the reviewing stand on Roswell Street. entries, the parade ran for more than 90 minutes. The Parade Committee selected the Radio of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta as the top entry. The U.S. Submarine Veterans Grayback Base, which finished first last year, placed second.
Cambridge High School football and cheerleaders was awarded third place. At the parade’s terminus at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road, visitors were treated to free hot dogs and soft drinks.
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Child Development Association announces new board chair ROSWELL, Ga.—Roswell resident and education advocate Grace Shickler has been elected incoming chairman of the Child Development Association’s board of directors. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the CDA board for the past four years and I am thrilled to represent this organization as we celebrate our 50th year of providing early education to children in our community,” Shickler said. Shickler has over 25 years of experience in the education field. Most recently, she served as principal and director of early years at High Meadows School, creating strong parent-teacher relationships and advocating for professional development for teachers. “As an educator myself, I am passionate about our mission of affording all children in our community high-quality early education. It is my goal to increase public awareness about the organization and increase diversity on our board. I encourage others in our community who are interested in serving to contact me through the CDA,” Shickler said. “Our school is blessed with diversity of cultures, languages and experiences from board to staff to students. Grace was raised in a home where Spanish was spoken. She can communicate with all our stakeholders as an educator, board member and someone who has walked in their shoes. We are so lucky to have her leadership to start our next half century,” said Maggie DeCan, CEO and Executive Director at the CDA. The Child Development Association provides early education programs for children enabling great starts for brighter futures. For information, visit cdakids.org.
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I realize now I should have gotten a certificate of appropriateness from the HPC. But I am just applying one of the approved colors to the side of my building. RYAN PERNICE, Table and Main owner
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Historic Preservation Commission takes Roswell restaurant to task By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Ryan Pernice is a restaurateur who has helped make Roswell’s Canton Street the trendy place to be in North Fulton. But his decision to opt for a mural on the side of his restaurant Table and Main has put him afoul of the city’s Historical Preservation Commission. Sitting down at a table, he explained how he was just trying to marry the elan of Canton Street with the appeal of street art. “Table and Main will be six years old next week. That is about middle age for a restaurant. We wanted to give the place some fresh appeal,” he said. Pernice says he knows the restaurant business having learned it cooking at Fred Castallucci’s restaurant The Roasted Garlic when he was just 13. “I realized early on I would not be good enough to be a chef, but my dad who had been in revenue management told me I could go to school and learn about the business side of running a restaurant,” he said. So that is what Pernice did, and Table and Main has been the result. With his brother, Daniel, they operate Asteria Matone, also a restaurant on Canton. “This is my baby, but like any business, restaurants have a life cycle. I have to do what I can. After six years, it is no longer new. It’s not fresh.” Pernice says he sees public art as a way to keep the vitality of the business flowing. “You have to keep being relevant. Public art is a way to do that.” The city has already embraced public art with installations in parks and in front of buildings. “I understand it has to be something culturally appropriate. I was inspired by what they’ve done at the Roswell Mill,” he said. “I understand there has to be standards and things should be tasteful. But something bright and pretty adds interest to the space.” It is a way to get people to look at the building in
a new way. Pernice admits he didn’t go through the Historic Preservation Commission for permission, but then he didn’t think he had to. “I realize now I should have gotten a certificate of appropriateness from the HPC. But I am just applying one of the approved colors to the side of my building,” Pernice said. “There is no stipulation for exterior paint to be certified.” Meanwhile, he wants to give the people new and fresh reasons to come to his establishment. “My job is to seek attention and exploit a vacuum. This is an exciting time and place,” he said. Pernice said he would like to see a public art commission that would support public art and act as the final arbiter over what is appropriate and what isn’t. “If we had such a committee, I would go in front of it and accept whatever decision they gave,” he said. While Pernice is trying to keep his business successful, HPC Chairman Tony Landers said there is a board to look at mural appropriateness. “It is the entire membership of the Historic Preservation Committee,” Landers said. “Murals are subject to review by the commission as a whole.” Landers pointed out a temporary mural was approved last year on Go With the Flow’s wall during Black History Month. He said that mural was “extraordinarily well done” and was appropriate for the district. “They came to us prospectively, told us what they wanted and when they would take it down. We don’t have a problem with murals. But the HPC does have oversight,” he said. Pernice put up his mural and then came asking after the fact, Landers said. “We didn’t feel the mural had any historical reference or context. It was not appropriate,” said Landers. “To assert HPC only chooses permitted colors is just not true. He says the HPC should encompass public art. It does. But maybe he ought to discuss the guide-
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Ryan Pernice stands outside his restaurant, Table and Main, where the offending mural is painted. He thinks public art should be allowed in the city and especially in the Historic District.
lines first.” And while Pernice has his opinion about what should be permissible in the district, that is a layman’s perspective, Landers said. As the city is set up, only the HPC is the arbiter of what is correct for the district. Should the City Council set up a public art commission, then the HPC will gladly step back, Landers said. “Everyone is open to making the process better. Everybody is pursuing excellence for the district,” he said. “Most of the people who have seen [Pernice’s mural] can’t say what it depicts.” Landers said he wished Pernice had come to the HPC first before putting up the mural. “It might have produced a result he would have been happier with.” Ryan Pernice and his brother Daniel own and operate two restaurants on Historic Canton Street – Table and Main and Osteria Matone. Ryan recently had a mural painted on the side of Table and Main and received a letter from the Historic Preservation Commission demanding it be removed. Ryan has taken his battle to social media and has apparently tapped into a groundswell of support.
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Forsyth Central partners with local businesses to learn about careers Project Next explores jobs of the future By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keeping students in touch with the business world around them is crucial and one of the primary reasons for Project Next. Forsyth County School College and Career Development Director Valery L. Lowe said the inaugural Project Next event Aug. 1 was a way to educate teachers, counselors and administrators about the type of businesses and industries students can work for after they graduate high school. The event was held by Forsyth Central High School educators. Principal Mitch Young said the school has made a concerted effort to shift its focus from knowledge for the sake of knowledge, to being skills focused. “Project Next is the next extension of what we’ve been working on,” Young said. “We thought the next phase is to get out into our community and get into the businesses that so many of us don’t even realize are in Forsyth County. We want to connect the dots of the skills we talk about and the skills you need in the workforce and bridge the gap.” The event was inspired after district leaders traveled to Nashville where they toured the city schools to see how their academies line up with what Young said his school is doing. “We were affirmed we are doing the right work,” Young said. “We want students to know college is not for everybody and they can still go out and be a productive part of society.” The district, through its local initiative Workforce Forsyth, is committed to building an ongoing partnership with local businesses and industries. “This is to prepare students in our community with the skills necessary to meet world class standards, successfully continue lifelong learning and enter the marketplace as productive citizens,” Lowe said. “Because of this, it is integral that our educators are in touch with what is happening in our community in regards to employment opportunities, labor statistics and projected areas of growth in Forsyth County.” To do that, the entire staff of Forsyth Central toured multiple local busi-
nesses to learn what they need to teach their students to potentially work there some day. Employers included Forsyth Central 911, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Hansgrohe, Scientific Games, S&S Technical, Convergent Media and Lou Sobh Honda. A panel made up of representatives from each of the businesses involved in Project Next spoke about why the students should look into working for the companies, what advice they’d give to the educators and things schools can do to prepare students for employment. Sharon Ogburn, managing director for S&S Technical, told educators her company looks for people who can handle a variety of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical design, welding and document control. “Many of our employees are not necessarily from this industry,” Ogburn said. “They just have to be able to think well and build a relationship which is a skill in its own. It’s all about communication.” She said it is important students learn skills like realistic expectations, critical thinking, proactive approach and accountability. “We need people to think outside the box, otherwise we wouldn’t stay in business,” Ogburn said. “What you guys teach now builds those skills for when they work in a similar environment.” Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO James McCoy said people are often surprised to learn there is an enormous concentration of international business in the community. “They are increasingly demanding a much broader skill set and diversity of work,” McCoy said. “We have a very large and growing overall business base in the community. People think about Forsyth County as the place to live and then leave for work. But last year we had an 11 percent growth of businesses.” The county is seventh in the country for the second year in a row for incoming investment, he said. “Almost all of that is driven by commercial investment in this community,” McCoy said. “The days of us thinking about students going on almost universally to somewhere else to do something, are over. The idea of there being real opportunity and a future here is a reality.”
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S&S Technical Operations Director Ken King demonstrates the company’s machinery to a group of Forsyth Central High School educators
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The panel of business representatives involved in Project Next included Northside Hospital Forsyth Administrator Lynn Jackson, Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce CEO James McCoy, Renee Maxwell with Hansgrohe, Amy Hutchins with Georgia Power, Ken King with S&S Technical, Chris Girarde with Convergent Media, Chaudron Gille with the University of North Georgia and Eric Ewald with Scientific Games.
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Johns Creek welcomes LexTechs of Atlanta Business name: LexTechs of Atlanta – Lexus & Toyota Service and Repair Owners: Huston Hatch and Chad Almond About: LexTechs of Atlanta is a Lexus & Toyota service and repair specialty shop that has served downtown Decatur for seven years. They have highly trained Lexus
and Toyota technicians and provide an alternative to dealerships in the Johns Creek and the surrounding areas. Opened: April 2017 Address: 10625 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022 Phone: 678-705-4620 Website: www.LexATL.com
Atlanta Vision Studio opens in Alpharetta Business name: Atlanta Vision Studio Owners: Eric Harris About: Atlanta Vision Studio is a full service eye clinic and boutique optical. They are dedicated to putting the patient experience to the forefront and offering personalized eye care. The clinic offers unique and handcrafted eyewear from around the globe. Opened: June 21, 2017 Address: 2650 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 510, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Phone: 470-273-5304 Website: www.atlvisionstudio.com
Business name: Sage Dental Office Manager: April Russell About: From basic preventive care to complete dental reconstruction, Sage Dental does it all. Sage Dental has been serving patients since 1997, and they are passionate about our brand promise of being the most comfortable, convenient “one-stop” solution for our patients’ oral health care. They take most insurances including PPO and DMO and have a dis-
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Delta Community Credit opens Alpharetta branch Business name: Delta Community Credit Union Alpharetta Branch About: Delta Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission of providing better service and value on the deposit, loan, investment and insurance products consumers use to manage their household expenses and save for the future. Delta Community welcomes any-
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one living or working in the 11 metro Atlanta counties it serves, as well as employees of more than 150 businesses including Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, RaceTrac and UPS. Opened: May 24, 2017 Address: 11575 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Phone: 800-544-3328 Website: www.DeltaCommunityCU. com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Basecamp Networks, an innovative technology company specializing in wireless network ecosystems and cloud-based application solutions, has earned key Cisco certifications that recognize its industry leadership. The company recently achieved the Cisco Express Networking Specialization and was named a Cisco Select Certified Partner. Recognizing Basecamp Networks’ partnership with Cisco, the two designations illustrate its commitment to leading the field in developing the fastest and most secure Wi-Fi ecosystems in America. Basecamp Networks installs wireless network infrastructures in large-scale environments suffering from increased Wi-Fi degradation. The company’s handcrafted and customized cloud-based solutions and unparalleled methodology allow it to deliver top performance for seamless and secure connectivity. The Express Networking Specialization allows Basecamp Networks employees to receive exclusive, in-depth training on Meraki networking, and it gives sales professionals the chance to
count fee program for patients without insurance as well as patient financing and payment options to fit everyone’s budget. They are committed to the health of patients by identifying oral cancer, periodontal disease, diabetes and early onset of Alzheimer’s. Opened: June 19, 2017 Address: 11160 Medlock Bridge Rd Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 770-766-7747 Website: www.mysagedental.com
become experts in offering Cisco solutions across customer segments. As a Cisco Select Certified Partner, Basecamp Networks will be able to connect with a broad network of potential new customers. Basecamp Networks is also a Google Cloud Platform and Google G Suite Partner.
Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions owner gains certification ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jorge Morales, owner of Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions in Alpharetta, recently gained an extra certification. Morales attended classes and training in Chicago earlier this month at the National Wood Floor Association and completed the certification program “Certified Sand and Finisher.” The association is dedicated to educating wood flooring professionals in the installation, sanding, finishing, inspection and sales of wood flooring products. National Wood Floor Association members know the industry’s standards, which are recognized worldwide.
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CALENDAR ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
MUSTARD SEED 5K
Join for a 5K, music and food all to benefit Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua. Proceeds go to support the Saint Brigid Mustard Seed Ministry dedicated serving abandoned children with disabilities and uplifting marginalized communities. The race will take place Sunday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m. at 3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek. Registration starts at $25 and cane be donea t fivestarntp.com/mustardseed. html.
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
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 art is for sale. When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
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EVENTS:
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND GAME NIGHT What: Park Place will host an ice cream social and Texas Hold ‘Em game night. RSVP to Park Place. When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK
What: Join friends and family to watch “Moana.” Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more. When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Families are invited to the monthly Alive in Roswell festival featuring live bands, food trucks, kid games and more. When: Thursday, Aug. 17, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: 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
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
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
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
SUMMER PIPE DREAMS CONCERT
What: North Georgia Pipes and Drums bagpipe band will join the Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band for an evening of both classical favorites and traditional Scottish bagpipe band music. When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 5275 Bentley Hall Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $10-15 More info and tickets: soundsofsawnee. yapsody.com
SUNDAYS AT THE RIVER CONCERT
What: Enjoy a night out with families and friends listening to the American jazz sounds of Gwen Hughes. When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Wileo Road, Roswell Cost: Advance table seating, $16; advance lawn seating, $12; day-of table seating, $17.50; day-of lawn seating, $13.50. Free admission for children ages 2 and under. More info: ecommerce. chattnaturecenter.org/ItemList. aspx?node_id=335248
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
What: Participants work on sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrap-booking and more while exchanging tips and ideas. When: Friday, Aug. 11, 12-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library Meeting Room, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
What: Join the “It’s a Mystery” book club. This week’s book is “Under Your Skin” by Sabine Durrant. When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
TEEN ART CLUB
What: Teens will meet with an art instructor to learn new techniques, utilize various media and make unique pieces of art. Email laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov with the participant’s name, age, and a contact phone number to register. When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Community Room, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
VIEWING THE UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE
What: Join Phil Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club as he leads a discussion about the pending total solar eclipse scheduled to pass near Atlanta on Monday, August 21. When: Monday, Aug. 14, 7-8 p.m. Where: Roswell Library Community Meeting Room, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: afpls.org
ASTRONOMY CLUB: TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE PREVIEW
What: Join presenter Jeff Thompson to learn about the pending total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. After the presentation Eclipse Viewing glasses will be available as a handout. When: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org
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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:
Stocking trout and making smiles MEDITATION CLASS
What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers. When: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 12-1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
ART AND THE ECLIPSE
What: In honor of the upcoming full solar eclipse, children are invited to explore the cosmos by creating works of art. Email laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov with the participant’s name, age, and a contact phone number to register. When: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Community Room, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: 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
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: “THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM”
What: Act3 Productions presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” a Southernfried Robin Hood tale of a rogue who’s a gentleman by day and bandit by night. When he falls for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy planter, his world and ethics are turned upside down. When: Through Aug. 26, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-30 More info and tickets: act3productions. org
You know, Georgia really is a great place to fish for trout. The fisheries folks at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources work hard to make sure that anglers have good days on STEVE HUDSON the water, and one Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net way they do so is through a comprehensive trout stocking program designed to help as many people as possible experience the thrill of catching trout from a cold, clear mountain stream. The result is a public trout fishery that’s second to none. Sometimes we take it for granted, but it really is an incredible thing. To get a sense of the magnitude of trout stocking in Georgia, take a look at georgiawildlife.com/trout. There, you’ll find an overview of the state’s stocking program with a list of stocked streams as well as insights into how frequently each one is stocked. If you poke around there a bit, you’ll find that the site also provides info on which streams were stocked during the previous week – helpful info when planning a fall fishing outing for you and your family. Spending some time on that site a couple of weeks ago, I learned that the Chattahoochee River up in White County, in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, is stocked weekly from March and through Labor Day. Of the one million or so trout stocked in Georgia each year, about 24,000 end up in that part of the river or its major tributaries, with most going into the heavily fished water between the lower boundary of the WMA and the WMA check station some distance upstream. But how and where are those fish actually stocked? Inquiring minds want to know, and last week I had a chance to find out firsthand as I rode along with Georgia DNR’s trout stocking coordinator John Lee Thompson on the weekly run to stock that part of the river near Helen. We met at the Chattahoochee United Methodist Church parking lot. John Lee was driving one of the specially outfitted stocking trucks, hauling a truckfull of trout from the Lake Burton Hatchery on Moccasin Creek in Rabun County. “Where will these fish go?” I asked. “We’ll have to see,” he replied. “It’s all about water temperature.” Finding the right water temperature is kind of like hitting a moving target,
Steps simplify access to parts of the stocked trout water. it seems, and I quickly realize that step one was to figure out just where that “right” temperature might be. We stopped at several spots so John Lee could check the river. At each one, he pulled the truck to the side of the road and then retrieved a reel-like device with a gray digital readout – a stream thermometer – from the truck’s center console. Then he hopped down from the truck and walked to the river, where he unrolled the sensing element and then gently swung it out into the flow. A second later it showed the water temperature. “Right here it’s too warm for trout,” he said at our first stop. “We’ll have to look farther upstream.” So we worked our way on up the river, following Poplar Stump Road upstream and checking as we went, until he found what he was looking for. “That’s better,” John Lee said as the flickering digits of the thermometer settled on a reading. “We’ll put some in here.” He climbed up onto the truck, opened one of the tanks, and with a long-handled net flipped several dozen fish into the river. They landed with a splash. When the ripples settled down I could see them, already settling into the crystal-clear pool and the sparkling run below. And then, since I’m a hands-on kind of writer, I asked John Lee if I could give the stocking thing a try myself. “Sure!” he said, showing me how to flip the net to launch the fish into the water. Then he scooped up some fish from the tank and handed the laden net to me. I gave the net a flip, just like he had instructed me to, and to my faint surprise the fish actually arched through the air and landed more or less where I wanted them to. Who knows? If you catch a trout on the upper Chattahoochee in the Wild-
life Management Area next week, you just might have me to thank for it. We drove on, continuing to stock fish as we went, and a while later we passed a pool that we stocked earlier in the day. There was no one there before, but now there were three young people and two dads fishing there. All had big grins on their faces. We spoke to them (my notes tell me it was the Cagles and the Hendrixes, with an “x”) and admired the kids’ stringers of trout. Those guys were having a blast! It occurs to me, then, that even though John Lee works in fisheries, he’s really in the business of creating smiles – and memories. While John Lee tossed in a few more fish, I asked the dads if I could take a picture of the kids. The dads said “sure.” “You’re going to be stars!” one of them said as the kids lifted their stringers for all to see. I took several shots just to be sure. Then I set the camera back in the truck and turned to wish them good luck, but the kids were already back to fishing. We drove on, stopping and stocking and then stopping and stocking some more. Finally, well down the road, John Lee said, “This should be the last stop.” He climbed up onto the truck one more time, scooped up the last of the fish, and sent them flying into the river. Two scoops, three – and then was finished. “That’s it,” he said. “We’re done.” And so we were. But for those who’ll fish here tomorrow, the fun’s is yet to begin! Steve Hudson’s newest book, “CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT: The definitive guide to trout fishing in the Chattahoochee,” will be published in early September. Check out Steve’s other outdoor books at chattahoocheemedia.com.
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When enjoying time outdoors, there is still no substitute for sunscreen, clothing, umbrellas and shade for preventing future skin cancers. However, a number of medicines and one vaccine have attracted attention because of the possibility that they decrease the number of skin cancers that someone can expect to develop. From vitamin B3 to a fern extract called P. leucotomos, the future is looking brighter. Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, has strong evidence for being able to decrease the number of actinic keratoses (precancers) and squamous cell carcinomas in high risk patients. In a 2015 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 386 patients who had at least two skin cancers in the previous five years took either nicotinamide 500mg two times per day or placebo for 12 months. The group taking nicotinamide developed 23% fewer non-melanoma skin cancers than the placebo group. More recently, a 2017 study in the International Journal of Cancer analyzed data about nicotinamide intake and skin cancer from the Nurses Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, two large databases following cohorts of individuals in an attempt to gather useful health information. This study agreed that nicotinamide intake was associated with a lower risk of squamous cell carcinoma, but the study did raise the question of whether we fully know the effects of nicotinamide on basal cell carcinoma or melanoma. Larger, longer-term studies would be helpful, but the current evidence is robust enough to suggest that someone with a strong history of precancers called actinic keratoses or of squamous cell carcinomas might consider taking nicotinamide 500mg two times per day. Importantly, nicotinamide must not be confused with niacin, a close cousin that causes flushing and other side-effects. Nicotinamide is also known as niacinamide. Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid. Word soup! Is there help for basal cell carcinoma? A “metaanalysis,” which is a study that pools and analyzes all the results of lots of smaller studies was
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Mix It All Together. If your mother loved to cook, baking with her might be a fun way to spend time. Pull out her favorite recipe for breads, cakes & cookies. Not only will the act of blending and mixing help with agitation, the smells can as well. Aromatherapy is often used in memory care programs. Counting Activities. For younger children, this may be an easy activity to do with a grandparent. Sort and count poker chips, cards and coins (as long as both of them understand not to put things in their mouths). Repetitive activities such as sorting and folding laundry are found to help relieve the anxiety that Alzheimer’s can create. Simple Arts & Crafts. Simple art projects may be a hit with your children and aging parents. Make a bracelet by stringing colorful beads together. Also
create a mini-sculpture from Playdough/clay or draw and color a picture of the family pet. Green Thumb. Gardening is another recommendation for people with dementia. It stimulates and engages residents. Container gardening would be easy to do indoors. If you can’t find herbs or flowers in the off season, even transplanting indoor house plants would work. Whatever you choose to do, our best advice is to keep it simple. The best activities for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease are those that are familiar to them from their work life or previous hobbies. The Memory Center Atlanta, 12050 Findley Rd. (Behind Emory Hospital Johns Creek). For more information call 678-456-4304
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From left stand Dennis Turner, post commander; Rebecca Anderson, Women’s Auxiliary commander; and Derek Garmon, Sons of the American Legion commander.
American Legion Post 201 installs new officers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta recently announced its newly elected officers for the upcoming year. The announcement came following a membership dinner and posting of the colors. Divisions included the Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion and the Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Highlights for the evening included the acceptance of duties by the returning commanders Dennis
Turner, post commander; Derek Garmon, Sons of the American Legion commander; and Rebecca Anderson, Women’s Auxiliary commander. Each of these leaders along with their cadre of officers and support of the American Legion membership will continue the tradition of service to veterans and the communities of North Fulton. Information about the American Legion Post 201 can be found by calling 770-475-9023.
Barrington Hall schedules night classes through fall ROSWELL, Ga. – Learn new topics at one of Barrington Hall’s Adult Learning classes. All classes are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Classes are $125 per person and reservations are required, as space is limited. Upcoming classes include: • “The Armchair Genealogist: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, & Other Sites for Sore Eyes” Thursdays, Aug. 10–Sep. 14 Sue Verhoef, Senior Archivist at the Kenan Research Center of the Atlanta History Center, will be teaching this intriguing class. The course will offer tips and techniques for popular genealogy websites. • “Viking Culture” Thursdays, Oct. 12–Nov.16 Logan Flurrance, interpreter and member of the Sons of Loki Viking
group, will teach this class about the Viking age from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. This class will show that the Vikings were far more than the ruthless pirates popular culture portrays them as. • “Researching the Civil War” Wednesdays, Oct. 4–Nov. 8 Historian and author, Michael Shaffer, returns to Barrington Hall to teach this adult Civil War class. During this course, participants will explore basic research methods; investigate memoirs, regimental histories, and auto-biographies centered around the American Civil War. To reserve a spot or to get more information, call Barrington Hall at 770-640-3855. Barrington Hall is located at 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell.
In the back row, from left stand David Hancock, John Wirth Federico and William Owens. In the front row, from left stand Briggs Cline, Nicholas Hollands and Alexander Wittlin.
New Eagle Scouts pass Board of Review NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, had several scouts pass their Board of Review July 27. David Hancock, of Troop 143, was sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the restoration and repainting of several rooms for the Abba House, a recovery center for women who have been subject to drug and alcohol addiction. David also raised funds to purchase mattresses and bedding for several rooms John Wirth Federico, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Federico’s project was the design and construction of two shooting benches for Camp Highland, a camp for special needs youth. William Owens, of Troop 51, was sponsored by American Legion Post 201. His project was the design and construction of a Stone Ceremonial Fire Ring and the construction of three
wooden benches and a retaining wall adjacent to the ring. Briggs Cline, of Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. His project was the removal and construction of a replacement bridge for the nature trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Nicholas Hollands, of Troop 430, was sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. Hollands’s project was the design and construction of a wooden swinging bench and landscaping with mulch and flowers for Jacob’s Ladder, a school for children with mental disabilities. Alexander Wittlin, of Troop 1818, was sponsored by the North Metro office of the Marcus Jewish Community Center. Wittlin’s project was the design and construction of four large raised garden beds for the Cohen Home, a non-profit Senior Adult Assisted Living Center.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — On July 31, Dave McCleary, past president of the Roswell Rotary Club and Founder of End Human Trafficking Now, and Dorsey Jones, a survivor of child sex trafficking, received a standing ovation from Mt. Zion Baptist Church for their presentation on trafficking awareness. McCleary stressed that bus drivers may be able to help identify a child of sex trafficking. “You are the eyes,” McCleary said. Drivers were asked to be aware of who is meeting students at the bus stop and to look for visible signs of physical abuse, people who don’t make eye contact, branding via tattoos, inappropriate dress and older friends, both male and female. Pocket cards courtesy of Roswell Rotary were distributed to all attending with a contact address should they suspect something. “Our goal is to build awareness to the fact that human trafficking and
sexual exploitation of children is our problem because it happens to our backyards every day,” McCleary said. “Our mission doesn’t end with awareness, we will become advocates for changes to the laws that govern human trafficking and support the victims by helping them escape ‘the life.’” Human trafficking is a business that generates over $40 billion a year. Over 300,000 children are at risk of being trafficked in the U.S. annually. Working with Fulton County Schools Executive Director of Transportation Sam Ham, McCleary is developing an educational video on ways to identify trafficking. Fulton County is the fourth largest school district in the state with over 95,000 students. “[The Monday meeting] was to kick off a pilot program that we hope will expand state wide and across the world,” McCleary said. “Rotary is uniquely positioned to change everything.”
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Music with wizards, dragons and hobbits, oh my Band schedules free concert Aug. 13, costumes encouraged
If you go What: Atlanta Concert Band performance with music from “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and more. Costumes are encouraged. When: 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Free
By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Calling all fantasy fans – the Atlanta Concert Band is performing a free concert Aug. 13 with music from movies like “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” And what’s more, costumes are highly encouraged. “We’ll have some of the same people who go to Dragon Con in costume with us,” Music Director Paul Scanling said. “Last year, we had Darth Vader on stage with some Stormtroopers as we played ‘The Imperial March.’” Members of the band will join in the fun by wearing fantasy costumes as they perform. The Atlanta Concert Band is a nonprofit group that can trace its roots back to 1959. Each year, they put on free concert shows in and around the metro Atlanta area. They’ve performed at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center every year in August for more than 20 years. For the last several years, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center performance has been a family pop culture concert, Scanling said. Past shows have included music from Star Wars and cartoons. Their performances include everything from pop song covers to Memorial Day concerts.
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Last year, the Atlanta Concert Band played music from Star Wars while Darth Vader joined them on the stage.
The group is made up of mostly amateur musicians, including doctors, lawyers and pilots. “It’s mostly people who were playing instruments in high school and wanted to keep playing,” Scanling said. “This is an opportunity to keep it up and encounter a wide variety of music.” A wide variety of age groups have joined the band, with members as young as 20 and as old as 80, Scanling said. The band consists of woodwinds, brass and percussion. Scanling has been the music director since 2010 and is the fourth person to hold that position. He’s been teaching music for more than 20 years. When he
isn’t with the band, he teaches part time at Oglethorpe University and has recently started his own professional orchestra. “I like having a wide variety of music to play,” Scanling said. “Not just the serious stuff. We’ll still play ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ each year and have a good time with it.” The band aims to introduce people to the importance of music and to encourage an appreciation for the art. “We play a lot of concerts like this where there are a lot of little kids,” Scanling said. “We love to bring them onstage and show them the instruments, let them try it. They are going to be the next generation of kids to become music lovers and players and continue that American tradition of the community band.” To learn about the Atlanta Community Band, their upcoming shows and to donate, visit atlantaconcertband.org.
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NASA’s Mars Rover to visit North Point Mall Futuristic prototype on display Aug. 12 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The NASA Mars Rover concept vehicle is truly something (for going) out of this world. But earthlings may take a gander at it here in North Fulton. The vehicle is touring the country on loan from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and will make a landing from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at North Point Mall. Visitors will have the chance to explore the Rover as part of NASA’s Journey to Mars this summer. The vehicle weighs 3 tons and stands nearly 11 feet tall, said North Point Mall marketing exec Natasha Suarez. “It will be on display all day until 9 p.m. outside between the JCPenney store and Sears,” she said. No worries if it rains because the display is under a tent. The Rover was commissioned as a traveling exhibit to inspire the public about space exploration and interplanetary travel.
Mars Rover facts Passengers: Seats four, including the driver Height: 10 feet, 6 inches Weight: 5,500 lbs Length: 13 feet, 10 inches Width: Six wheels each are 50 inches tall, 36 inches wide Power: 700-volt battery Speed: 2-4 mph Designers: Parker Brothers Concepts KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
The one-of-a-kind vehicle was built by Cape Canaveral-based Parker Brothers Concepts with the guidance NASA engineers who supplied the science and specifications. It is built to carry a crew of four, but it won’t set any speed records (except for on Mars where it will be No.1.) The Mars Rover is constructed to cope with the climate, conditions and environment astronauts will find there. Its dual purpose is to serve as a small scouting craft or a detachable 10foot long full research laboratory. It has solar panels to power the lab. Fifty-inch wheels are specifically
The Kennedy Space Center’s Mars Rover is on a tour of the United States to stimulate interest in NASA’s plan to put astronauts on Mars sometime in the 2030s. designed to let the fine sands of Mars slip through their open sidewalls. It runs on a 700-volt battery and is designed to travel over dunes, rocks, craters and hills at 2 mph to 4 mph. NASA officials say this Mars Rover won’t ever get into space however. It was created to be as realistic as possible but for educational purposes. “No it won’t be making the trip to Mars,” said Lauren Walbert Feldman, senior vice president of Sandy Hillman
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Johns Creek Food Truck Fridays return Tech Park favorite gives patrons reason to get out and about By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – After a break in July, Johns Creek Advantage’s Food Truck Fridays are back in Technology Park. If you missed it, the good news is it has two more Fridays to go in September and October. The first Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is still the time and the place to be on Technology Parkway, on the south side of McGinnis Ferry Road. Johns Creek Advantage Executive Director Bethany Lavigno said the event has drawn as many as 500 visitors on a good day. Many take advantage of the walkways and walk to the empty lot across the street from the Saia building where the food trucks parked. Last Friday, even with one truck Hors de Combat, Bollywood with Indian cuisine and Five Finger Philly dealing out Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, patrons were satisfied.
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You have to feel for the guys and gals who work in the galleys of those trucks. “It’s hot, really hot,” said Vivek Varadharajan in the Bollywood truck. “We’ll serve over 100 people today. When we do parties, we can serve 100 in a day.” Lavigno says it is really popular with the employees in Technology Park. “It’s something close by for all the
Patrons line up for a cheesesteak sandwich from Five Finger Philly. Johns Creek Advantage is again sponsoring Food Truck Fridays in Technology Park. people who work in those buildings. It’s a way the Johns Creek CVB can say thank you to all the people who work Technology Park.” It’s a great change from a quick run to McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A. And you get to sit in the big shady tent, she said. Hyatt Place Director of Sales Patty Villareal-Wong was one of those in that big shady tent. She said it was their first time to Food Truck Friday, but that she was enjoying it very much.
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Alpharetta Welcome Center hosts princess photo shoot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Families are invited to stop by the Welcome Center to get a complimentary photo taken with their favorite princesses August 26 from 10 a.m.-noon at 178 South Main Street, Alpharetta. A photo will be printed onsite and emailed instantly to each person so it can be shared with family and friends. Attendees are advised to not wear the color green as the photographer will be using a green screen and wearing the color will interfere with the photo quality. During the event, additional
entertainment will be provided by a balloon artists, and refreshments will be served. “We are excited to host this event in our Welcome Center.” Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, said. “Events such as these help spread the word about the Alpharetta Welcome Center and all of the services it provides to visitors and residents.” For more information about Welcome Center services, visit awesomealpharetta.com.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 28, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-26 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Plan Consideration of a resolution authorizing transmittal of the 2017 Short Term Work Program and Capital Improvement Element Annual Report Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
ROSWELL, Ga. — State Representative Betty Price is making constituents aware that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During the 2017 legislative session, Price authored House Resolution 396 to recognize August as NIAM and encourage youth and adults to get vaccinated. “When you are in good health it is easy to delay or forget to keep your immunizations current, however it is so important to know when you and your family need vaccinations in order to prevent serious, sometimes fatal, diseases,” Price said. “Between 40,000 and 50,000 adults in the United States die every year from vaccine-preventable diseases. This human tragedy is astounding, not to mention that the direct annual healthcare burden from the care of these unvaccinated individuals is estimated to be about $10 billion. Prevention is the key.” NIAM coincides with the beginning of the school year to encourage children going back to school to get vaccinated and is also meant to urge citizens of all ages to get up to date on their vaccines and maintain complete records of their immunization history. “The effectiveness and safety of adult vaccines should yield a vaccination rate much higher than it is, however it is much lower than it could be,” Price said. “The widespread availability of vaccines has been cited as one of the ten great public health achievements, and we want to be sure people are vaccinated to help reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.”
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The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, part of the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, periodically updates and modifies the vaccines needed. The Georgia Department of Public Health website is another resource for Georgians to learn more about vaccines. These websites have links to vaccine schedules for infants and toddlers, immunization requirements for Georgia child care and school attendance, a listing of the vulnerable populations who need to get a flu shot each fall and recommendations for aging citizens, such as the pneumonia and shingles vaccines. For more information, visit cdc. gov/vaccines and dph.georgia.gov/ immunization-section.
“Bull Mountain” author speaks at Roswell Library ROSWELL, Ga. — Brian Panowich, a new voice in Southern fiction, will speak as part of the Atlanta Authors series Aug 26 at 2 p.m. in the Roswell Library. Panowich’s debut novel “Bull Mountain” is set in the North Georgia mountains. The story of a multigenerational family criminal empire was selected by the Georgia Center for the Book for the list of “Books All Georgians Should Read.” “Bull Mountain” topped the best thriller list of 2015 on Apple iBooks, placed in the top 20 best books of 2015 on Amazon, won the 2016 International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel and the 2016 Pat Conroy Award for Best Mystery. His second novel, “Like Lions,” is slated for release in 2018, followed by “The Year of the Rooster” in 2019. A Georgia firefighter and father of four, the author will discuss his life and his writing, answer questions and sign books for attendees. The event is free, but participants must register at atlantaauthors.eventbrite.com.
Price: Continued from Page 5 passing him notes to pass on to the attorney,” Wood said. “Betty wanted to get rid of me, so she found other means.” Price said that simply was not factual. “He’s way off base, I don’t operate that way,” Price said. “For the Roswell delegation to move that amendment forward, it must be unanimous. “There are four members of the Roswell delegation. One vote can stop it. But Jere did not even have a majority,” Price said. “He did not even have half [the votes]. I’m not sure he had anybody. “If he wants to blame me that’s fine. But it is not reality.” Even the “corrections” from the City Council sent down for approval were not clear, Price said. The City Council never sent down a correction that the Roswell delegation thought would pass muster, she said. Price said she offered the city one solution that was clean and concise – to resubmit a charter amendment abolishing term limits altogether. Then at a later date, the city could resubmit a clean version of term limits, she said. “But no one wanted to do that at the city. To me, it was the only clear way out and end a costly lawsuit for the city,” she said. Once the matter was under litigation, Price said it would not be appropriate for the delegation to intervene and take any action. “The judge wrote in his opinion that the case was political. Why would the legislators want to weigh in on the case that was politically motivated and in the midst of a lawsuit?” she said. “All we were trying to do was to be helpful, save the city some money and get the
Wood: Continued from Page 4 Carl von Clausewitz to describe the lawsuit as being brought about by “political enemies,” Litten said he did not bring the case out of animosity. “My reason for [the lawsuit] was to hold officials accountable to the same thing we are accountable. It’s pretty clear to me in a 27-word sentence that Jere should not have run in 2013,” Litten said. “It’s poetic justice for the man who ran on term limits in 1997 to be hoisted on his own petard.” Litten said politicians should follow the example of George Washington by
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He’s way off base. I don’t operate that way. For the Roswell delegation to move that amendment forward, it must be unanimous. There are four members of the Roswell delegation. One vote can stop it. Jere did not even have a majority.” BETTY PRICE State Rep. city out of this quagmire which was of their own doing.” Price called into question how the mayor was allowed to qualify in 2013 for his fifth term after the charter’s change had already gone into effect. “According to the charter, Jere was ineligible. How did he get on the ballot? That’s never been explained,” she said. “Did he or somebody give instructions to the city clerk that the charter didn’t apply? The charter is pretty clear Jere wasn’t eligible.” Wood said no one told the city clerk to do anything – and for good reason. At that time – and even now – the sense of the council was that term limits were not to be retroactive to his previous terms. “Everyone understood what the council intended – and Betty was on council then. Everyone acted on that intent. We just didn’t say it very well,” Wood said. serving two terms and stepping down. Asked to sum up Wood’s 20-year tenure, Litten said, “Jere well overstayed his welcome.” Many voters did not agree, electing him five times. Wood did survive a narrow runoff election in 2005 but won handily in 2009 (Litten was one of his opponents) and then had no opposition in 2013. Councilman Don Horton, the mayor pro tem of the Roswell City Council, will preside over the governing body. The 2017 race for the mayor’s seat is set for Nov. 7 during Roswell’s general election. Qualifying for Roswell elections opens Aug. 21 and closes Friday, Aug. 25.
Barrington Hall announces cooking classes schedule ROSWELL, Ga. – Barrington Hall has announced its cooking class schedule for August 2017 through July 2018. All classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the historic kitchen of the home. Each class includes complimentary wine and a mini-tour of Barrington Hall. Upcoming classes include: • August 29: The Mediterranean Grill • September 12: Pasta Party for Families • September 26: Date Night in Greece • October 10: Oktoberfest Dinner • October 24: A Southern Thanksgiving • November 7: Italian Holiday Cookies • December 5: Building a Gingerbread House • January 16: Learn all the Knife Skills • January 30: Evening in Budapest • February 13: Party in The French Quarter
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February 27: Southern Cakes March 13: Fish Cookery March 27: Asian Street Food April 24: Special Occasion Dinner • May 8: Spring Dinner in Provence • May 22: Luscious Pies • June 12: Great American Steakhouse Dinner • June 26: Girls’ Night Out in Athens • July 10: Date Night in Paris Classes will be taught by Chef Wendy Gay. Chef Wendy is a culinary educator, catering professional, chef and owner of Culinary Vacations, a travel cooking school that focuses on the cuisines of different regions in France, Italy and Spain. She was trained at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, New York. Classes are $50 per person and reservations are required, as space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 770640-3855. For more details about the menus for each class, visit roswellgov.com/ barringtoncookingclasses.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 21, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-15-01/CLUP-15-01/Z-15-01/V-15-01 KB400 Master Plan/1699 Land Company (Deferred by Applicant) Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office- Institutional) to R-8A/D in order to develop 62 ‘For-Sale’ Detached lots in a gated community. A master plan amendment to the KB400 Master Plan is requested to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Detached’ to the list of permitted uses. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. Variances are requested to reduce the minimum lot width and setbacks. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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Top local student-athlete attends ‘Battles Won Academy’ in DC QUANTICO, Virginia – Nicholas Hoover, from Alpharetta, attended the United States Marine Corps’ inaugural Battles Won Academy July 13-16 in Washington, D.C. Hoover was selected from a pool of the top high school student-leaders in the country for the title of Semper Fidelis All-American and the offer to attend the academy. The academy welcomed nearly 100 students named as Semper Fidelis All-Americans and their mentors from
around the nation. Each student was selected not only for their athletic performance but for their character, academic excellence and community leadership that reflects the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment. The focus of the program is mentoring young men and women of character, empowering and inspiring them to overcome challenges in their own lives, in their communities and for their nation.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF GENERAL CITY ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the seventh (7th) day of November, 2017, a non-partisan general election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia to elect three (3) members of the City Council (Posts 1,2 and 3) for a full four-year term each. All posts are at-large positions. Those candidates receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any position shall be elected. The election shall be held at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on the date fixed for the election. Advanced voting will be available at Alpharetta Library beginning on Monday October 16th and ending on Friday, November 3rd from 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday hours will be from 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Sunday hours will be 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Those residents who wish to qualify as a candidate in the election shall file a notice of candidacy in the Office of the City Clerk no earlier than 8:30 A.M. on August 21, 2017 and no later than 4:30 P.M. on August 23, 2017, and all candidates for election shall designate, at the time of qualifying, the post for which they are seeking election. All candidates for election to City Council shall pay a qualifying fee of $450.00. Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia, and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Alpharetta. Those residents who have not previously registered shall make application for registration no later than the close of business on October 10, 2017. Residents may make application for registration in person at City Hall or any other Fulton County, Georgia registration location, or in any other manner, and at any other location authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia. Coty Thigpen, City Clerk City of Alpharetta, Georgia
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ATLANTA, Ga. – The Student Production Awards were presented June 17 in Atlanta at Savannah College of Art and Design’s SCAD Show where Alpharetta High School students did well. The presentation by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honors high school and college students on all facets of film and video production.
Alpharetta High School won Best Music Video for the second year in a row and Best Writing. Students also received Honorable Mentions for Morning Newscast, Commercial, PSA, and Director. The Audio-Video, Film and Technology program at Alpharetta High School has received 13 Student Production Awards in the last four years.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating
Air Conditioning • 24/7 Service • Service / Installationn • Affordable Rates • Residential and Commercial
Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell) AC/Heating
Concrete/Asphalt
Heating, Air, Plumbing servicing and install. Insured - Certification #859293363150. 678-740-3478 manthonyhvac@gmail. com
We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $150 OFF any concrete job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010. Professional, competitive, many local references.
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Handyman
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ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Flooring
Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured
Carpet Cleaners/ Installation
Drywall
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Kitchen & Bath:
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Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
Home Improvement
Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate PAT I O S - D E C K S D R I V E W A Y S SIDEWALKS & WALLS: $100 OFF any job over $1000 Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010
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Painters
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Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal-Call us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@gmail. com 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 Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree. com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary. RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal. Ralph 678-898-7237 FRAME YOUR AD Do you want your ad to stand out? Ask your classified sales rep how you can enhance your line ad with a BORDER. 770-442-3278
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