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North Fulton’s ready for football

High School Football 2016 Preview ►►PAGES 21 – 36

JC safest city in Ga. — again North Fulton cities all do well in survey ►►PAGE 4

Parks bond catalyst for new system Bodker: Parks referendum takes city rec to new level ►►PAGE 10

A city cries for its loss KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

Johns Creek goes back to school Wilson Creek ES Principal Andrea Cushing is all smiles with the news crew, Ian Anderson, Andrew Martin-Pardo, Na-

than Kindland, Sandhya John and Sean Collins on the first day of school. See more photos, Pages 48 – 49.

Roswell says goodbye to student so shockingly taken away ►►PAGES 12 – 13

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Milton police investigate alleged murder-suicide Two bodies discovered after welfare check By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — On Aug. 2 at 2:55 p.m., police found two bodies at the apartments on Deer Creek Place in Milton.

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Zachary P. Monette, 29, of Hickory

Flat Road, Milton, was arrested July 22 on Birmingham Road in Milton for DUI and speeding. ►► Jordan Roderick, 30, of Hanover Lane, Marietta, was arrested July 23 on Bethany Bend in Milton for DUI,

POLICE BLOTTER All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

‘Bradley’ soliciting underage photos ROSWELL, Ga. — On July 19, a woman reported that her minor daughter had been receiving harassing emails soliciting her photos. The woman said that her daughter was contacted by a man, only known as “Bradley,” on Facebook. Bradley kept offering the daughter money in exchange for “casually clothed modeling photos” and even more money for

Police were called to conduct the welfare check by the apartment complex “in reference to a suspicious odor coming from the residence,” said the Milton Public Information Officer Lieutenant Charles Barstow. The smell led officers to the two victims, 42-year-old Simla Jose and 15-year-old, who were killed in what appears to be a murder-suicide. A pre-

liminary report indicated that they died from “apparent gunshot wounds.” According to the report, both women appear to be related to one another and had lived with each other at that residence. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, their first of this year. Visit northfulton.com for updates.

failure to maintain lane and stop sign violation. ►► Ranisha Rene Caliste, 22, of Boggs Road, Duluth, was arrested July 25 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana.

►► Sedale Effrin Coleman, 32, of

Drug arrests ►► Meredith Lauren Koehler, 29, of

Westminster Court, Alpharetta, was arrested July 27 on Westminster Court in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, hit and run and failure to yield when entering intersection. photos with less clothing. When Bradley was made aware that the daughter was only 15 years old, he continued to ask for photos. He did not specifically ask for nude pictures, but “consistently implied” that more money would be paid for such photos. The daughter did not send Bradley any photos and told her mother about the incident.

Wisteria Blvd., Covington, was arrested July 22 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, driving in emergency lane and suspended license. ►► Kelvin Lamont Carter Pouncey, 26, of Spring Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested July 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight violation. ►► Aaron Saunders Houston, 25, of Kristian Way, Roswell, was arrested July 20 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, expired tag and suspended license. three Fitbits from their display, conceal them and leave the store. Their total value is $600. The suspect was wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, baseball cap and blue jeans and driving a red Toyota 4Runner. Police said that the suspect is believed to have stolen multiple Fitbits from stores in Fulton, Cobb and DeKalb counties. The suspect’s identity remains unknown.

Fitbits missing, suspect sought in several counties Alleged thief arrested MILTON, Ga. — Milton police rewhile catching another sponded to a theft call July 29 from a Target reporting multiple Fitbits missing. Video surveillance showed the suspect use a “cutting tool” to remove

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two men were arrested July 27 for felony shoplifting

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North Fulton safest area in Georgia Johns Creek No. 1 again, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell all in Top 7 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON – Johns Creek has been proclaimed the Safest City in Georgia among cities of population 25,000 or greater by ValuePenguin, an insurance research firm. But the rest of North Fulton’s cities are almost as safe: Milton is at No.2; Alpharetta is No. 5 and Roswell is at No. 7. Almost anywhere you go in North Fulton it is going to be pretty doggone safe. Susan Gulliford, who collected the data for ValuePenguin, said the data showed two things. First the standards for safety were consistent. High-ranking cities tended to remain high-ranking. Johns Creek was No. 2 overall last year, and this year climbed to first place. Milton, No.3 last year, swapped places with Flowery Branch and finished No. 4 overall. Alpharetta and Roswell were both Top 20 finishers last year and this year. “The takeaway from this research was that there was no typical safe city in MIKE BODKER Georgia. Large, midJohns Creek mayor size, and small cities all made the top five,” Gulliford wrote. “Some of the safest cities had affluent, highly educated populations and others were more middle-class.” Johns Creek had the lowest average crime score (lowest is best) overall

in the state and Milton was not far behind. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said the city can be proud of Police Chief Ed Densmore and his entire department for that achievement and more. “Chief Densmore’s department is CALEA-certified which means they adhere to the strict standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,” Bodker said. “Only 10 percent of all law enforcement agencies meet the stringent qualifications it takes to meet CALEA standards, so that puts us in the top 10 percent right there,” Bodker said. Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood echoed those sentiments for his police department which is also CALEA-certified. “I’m certainly proud for the department to get that recognition,” Lockwood said. “But I am not surprised. They have worked hard to do that and you have to commend Steve Krokoff who now is the new city manager but still has to wear the police chief’s hat, too, until we find a new chief. So he has done a remarkable job.” In ranking Johns Creek No. 1, Gulliford noted with its population of 84,000, Johns Creek is also the largest city in the top 5. It stands out with a low rate of violent crime and low in property crime.

Chief Densmore’s department is CALEA-certified which means they adhere to the strict standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,”

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Safetest Places in Ga. among large cities 1. JOHNS CREEK 2. MILTON 3. Peachtree City 4. Kennesaw 5. ALPHARETTA 6. Duluth 7. ROSWELL 8. Woodstock 9. Sandy Springs 10. Brookhaven

Read Hatcher Hurd’s column “N.F. ‘safest cities’ safest for a reason” page 8. Read “Policing North Fulton in the post-Ferguson era” pages 14 – 15. The city’s high median income has a leveling effect on the statistics. Poverty is a strong factor in higher crime stats. Johns Creek’s median income level is double the median amount for the whole state. Milton, with a population of 36,702, also ranks as a “large city” and rates No. 4 overall in the state among all population classifications. With just 39 Milton police officers, Gulliford said the city works hard to keep crime low. It had the second-lowest rate of violent crime. The city maintains that with an officer-to-citizen ratio of 0.001. In its favor, Milton is perhaps the most affluent community in Georgia with a median household income 2.2 times the median for the state. The year-to-year consistency 2015 to 2016 was also high. Four of the five safest places this year were in the top five for 2015. Johns Creek moved up from No. two last year to claim the top spot for 2016. Milton and Flowery Branch switched spots while Tyrone held steady as the fifth-safest place in both years. Gulliford based her methodology on the collected data from the 2014 FBI crime statistics by city. This provides the most recent crime data available, she said. Not every town participates in this report, so they were not included. Neither were towns with fewer than

See SAFEST, Page 51

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Arrest came quickly in Roswell double homicide Motive still a mystery By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Only 48 hours after the bodies of two teenagers were discovered behind a Publix, Roswell police arrested 20-year-old Jeffrey Hazelwood of Roswell in connection the Aug. 1 double homicide. Hazelwood was charged Aug. 3 with two counts of murder for the deaths of Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis, both 17. He was additionally charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of theft, one count of financial transaction card fraud and possession of a firearm while committing a felony. Henderson and Davis, both rising seniors, died after being shot in the head around 3 a.m. Aug. 1 behind the Publix grocery store on the King Plaza Shopping Center. A delivery driver discovered the bodies three hours later. According to Roswell police spokesman Zachary Frommer, the fraud charge comes from “the use of victim

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Natalie Henderson’s debit card at an area gas station after the crime.” The suspect Hazelwood was arrested just two days after the crime at 5:37 a.m. Roswell police searched a home on HAZELWOOD Gilhams Road, in Cobb County, for evidence on the same day, but they would not disclose the link between that search and Hazelwood’s arrest. “We believe he acted alone,” said Roswell Chief of Police Rusty Grant. “Since the discovery of the victims, investigators have been collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and speaking with anyone who may be able to contribute information,” the Roswell Police Department announced. “This work led to the identification of Hazelwood as a suspect.” Grant said information gathered from cellphones and messaging applications was crucial in the investigation. The chief would not specify which apps. Grant said that he cannot talk

about Hazelwood’s motive or any statements that Hazelwood has given, other than that drugs were not involved. At press time, the investigation is still ongoing. Hazelwood was held in the Roswell Detention Center until Aug. 4 while police detectives finished their questioning. He was transferred to the Fulton County Jail that evening, where he will remain until his preliminary hearing scheduled Aug. 19. During Hazelwood’s first court appearance, the morning of Aug. 5, he appeared to be shaking uncontrollably and kept darting his eyes everywhere. He was denied bond. Frommer said that anyone who has seen Hazelwood’s car, a silver Honda Passport, “under any circumstance they found suspicious” is urged to contact the Roswell Police Department to further the investigation. Police thanked the family, public, Roswell businesses and other agencies for aiding in the investigation that led to Hazelwood’s arrest. The Roswell Police Department worked in conjunction with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Sandy Springs

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OPINION

N.F. ‘safest cities’ safest for a reason A story this week in the Herald boasts about North Fulton having the safest cities in Georgia. It makes the residents feel good and the chamber of commerce ecstatic. But even with the “SafHATCHER HURD est” commendation, Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com it does not make us free of crime. We have had three young people now snatched from us in a most brutal fashion. That is the grim reminder that no place is totally safe. Twenty-one-year-old Kaderius Cortez Medlock was murdered in his townhome in Alpharetta April 21 in an apparent robbery. Then last week, two Roswell teenagers were shot down in cold blood for no apparent reason at all. All three were heinous crimes with apparently little to go on. Yet two months later, Alpharetta police announced the arrest of three culprits – each on the same night but in three different cities – and the recovery of

stolen property. In the Roswell case, Roswell police announced an arrest in 48 hours. In both cases the police departments did outstanding jobs in tracking down the alleged killers. But they also showed something that you don’t always see in a police department. Law enforcement is a high-risk, low-reward operation. Such departments can become insular and jealous of their “territory.” In a high-profile case, jurisdictional infighting has been known to break out. This was not the case in Alpharetta or Roswell. While both departments have been tight-lipped on the details of their respective cases, they were open and candid about the support they sought and received from other law enforcement agencies, from the GBI on down. It seems these North Fulton agencies are more concerned with tracking down and arresting the perpetrators than they are about who gets the credit. Well, the credit goes to them. Law enforcement is all about being smarter than the bad guys. North Fulton is a safe place to live and work because the

We live in violent times. We think we are secure from all of that, but we are reminded all too often that we live in today’s world. It is good to know we have a professional group of men and women who work to keep us safe and use every tool at their disposal to protect us. law enforcement agencies here play it smart. They work together and they are not hesitant to call in other jurisdictions to get the bad guy. We live in violent times. We think we are secure from all of that, but we are reminded all too often that we live in today’s world. It is good to know we have a professional group of men and women who work to keep us safe and use every tool at their disposal to protect us. Most of us only see the police in action close up after we have been going a little fast – or perhaps had

one too many. We tend to blame the guy with the badge, but he wasn’t the guy driving too fast or had one too many. The other thing to remember is that this is only small part of what police do. And remember one more thing. When we get up in the morning, we don’t have to strap on a gun to go to work. Think about that. If we see a life-threatening situation, we can just turn around and run. It’s the policeman or woman who passes us headed the other way.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – City voters will go to the polls Nov. 8 for the opportunity to cast a vote for the first-ever bond issue by the city – a $40 million recreation and parks bond that would unify a citywide parks sysBODKER tem, said Mayor Mike Bodker. If approved, the bonds would allow the fulfillment of the Recreation and Parks Strategic Master Plan adopted by the City Council in March. That plan provides the blueprint for development of existing parks and provides the template for the purchase and use of future parkland. With that $40 million the city will be refreshing all four existing parks: • Newtown Park • Autrey Mill Nature Preserve • Ocee Park • Shakerag Park It also includes the buildout of five new pocket parks: • Tech Park • Cauley Creek • Three pocket parks: Morton Road, State Bridge Road and Bell-Bolles intersection The bond will also fund the reconstruction of Rogers Bridge as a pedestrian-only bridge crossing the Chattahoochee River and linking up with Gwinnett County and Duluth parks. “We will be able to work on the completion of the city’s trail system with a greenbelt for use by our citizens,” Bodker said. “And we will see the construction of an indoor activity center at one of the parks to be determined.” The city will also set aside some of the funds for future parkland acquisition. But the overarching achievement of the passage of the bond referendum will do more than the sum of all these things, Bodker said. “This will be the first comprehensive action that will shape the Recreation Parks Department as a system and turn it into a real parks system,” he said. “All of our existing parks will receive upgrades and will feel new again. “Finally, our parks will be working

Projects funded by $40M bond revenue • Cauley Creek Park • Technology Park Linear Park • restoration of Rogers Bridge • construction of an indoor recreation center • acquisition of park land and green space The plan showed popular consensus on: • Acquisition of additional park land • Expansion of recreational facilities • Addition of multi-purpose turf athletic fields • Development of an indoor recreation center • Expansion of facilities and programs for seniors • Connectivity among parks and activity centers • A broader range of programs serving all ages • Planning for a citywide recreational greenway/trail system • Improvements to existing facility maintenance as a system with offerings for all residents.” The city parks will be equipped to offer more programs for citizens of all ages with special needs,” Bodker said. The city has a diverse population with a large Asian and South Asian populace. There is a heavy demand for cricket, and the mayor foresees cricket fields configured across other team fields such as football, lacrosse and soccer. “When they are used as cricket fields, they actually rest the fields from more intense use,” he said. Ultimately, what the city will have in its park system is an “experience” each time people use it. “We will have an exceptional system and we will create experiences in our parks, our walking trails and our activities,” the mayor said. “Our parks will be places residents will want to go.”

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JCPD ‘hasn’t changed package’ but racial awareness stressed By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, vGa. – Johns Creek’s Ed Densmore has been the city’s only police chief since the city incorporated in 2006 – and has led it to be certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law EnforceDENSMORE ment Agencies. And while it has the highest per capita income in the state, Johns Creek also has one of the most ethnically diverse populations. While the city is 60-plus percent white, its largest minority is Asian-South Asian with about 10 percent black. Densmore said there is certainly an awareness of what is happening across the country but that has not substantially changed the department’s approach to policing. “We haven’t changed the package except to be more careful and diligent in doing our duties,” Densmore said. “We are still out there making stops on the street. But there is a story that is not told.” He said the community has provided a strong response to his officers that supports the job they are ED DENSMORE doing. “They find notes Johns Creek Police Chief on their cars that say ‘We’re praying for you.’ There is the connection our officers make in the community,” he said. The department also has programs that have officers out of their patrol cars and interacting with the public: • The Bike Patrol – Officers in pairs patrol parks, shopping centers and neighborhoods and are encouraged to engage the public one-on-one.

and the state with a white majority but a minority of races and cultures that • The Citizens Auxiliary Police – A program that invites citizens to learn about the police and then actually participate in non-policing functions. CAPS members, who are not sworn officers, assist in such tasks as community programs, directing traffic, patrolling parks, conducting residential checks, and helping with administrative work. • STOP – A safe driving program for teenagers where officers also intervene to prevent repeat teen offenders. • PACT – (Police And Community Together) A program that organizes neighborhood watches and promotes cooperation between police the many subdivisions. “We have always stressed community-based law enforcement. So we haven’t had the kind of controversy you have seen elsewhere,” Densmore said. The North Fulton chiefs have reached out to the various religious communities. Densmore has the “Coffee with a Cop” program where the public can meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday nights at different places of worship to build trust in the community. “We are fortunate that we don’t have a lot of delinquency or truancy. Kids are not hanging out and getting into trouble,” Densmore said. “What you see across the country are kids responding to poverty, unemployment and drugs. There are no easy answers.” As for violence against police, it is always in the cop’s mind. “We have issues we need to correct. But you need to keep your head on a swivel out there. Years ago, you never had to talk about that. Now you do,” he said. Densmore stresses the basics to keep officers and citizens safe. “You have to appreciate the level of responsibility out there on both sides. It can have lifelong implications.”

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Roswell police chief Grant says community involvement vital By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police Chief Rusty Greer concedes there has been a lot of media attention on community policing recently, but it’s nothing new to him. Grant, who has served as chief of the GRANT 200-member force since 2013, said he has long been a believer in connecting with the community and appreciates the value of good relations. “In some communities, you have a situation where the police officers and the citizens look at each other as if it’s ‘us against them’ – and that’s true of the police as well as the other side,” Grant said. “And when you have that in the community, it’s not a good thing.” Grant said he has been called upon to speak more frequently in the wake of recent police confrontations throughout the country that have garnered national attention. “I think it’s important as a police department, and more importantly as individual police officers, that we connect with the community,” he said. “We connect through businesses, we connect through civic organizations, and we connect through churches. All of those are important.” About two weeks ago, Grant said he was contacted by a number of local churches inviting him to their Sunday service. “So, most recently, it was at the invitation of the black clergy,” he said. “Even before that – before Ferguson [Mo.], I’d had a relationship with them as well as other churches in Roswell.” Grant added that he also has regular speaking engagements at churches with diverse congregations. “In the last three weekends, I’ve been at four different churches – five including my own,” the chief said. Roswell police are not immune to incidents that generate controversy. Shortly after midnight July 8, an of-

attention police-community relations, The Herald Newspapers interviewed local police chiefs to see what if anything their departments are doing to raise the consciousness of their departments in matters of race. ficer on routine patrol near Old Roswell Road and Commerce Parkway was shot at from a passing vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody. There were no reported injuries and no bullets struck the patrol car. Also recently, just days after Grant spoke to a congregation at the predominantly black Eagle’s Nest Church in Roswell, its pastor, Lee Jenkins, notified the chief that a member of the congregation had spotted a police car parked at a residence displaying the Confederate flag. Grant has confirmed that officer was dismissed. Hispanics account for 16 percent of Roswell’s population of about 90,000. Another 11 percent is African American. Grant said he and his department tap into the minority populations in various ways. For just over a year, Grant has hosted “Coffee with the Chief,” a monthly session where the chief and his senior staff meet with anyone from the community over coffee. The sessions are informal and are designed to provide public access to the police, allowing residents to drop by to pose questions or make suggestions. While he judges community relations with the department as very good, Grant said he is always looking to improve. “Individually, I can always do better, and I would say the Police Department can always do better as well,” he said. “I always want to improve.”

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But it’s all Vicker Mill now, with new school colors (royal blue and apple green), a new mascot (owl), and new staff and students roaming the hallways. Maroney said he had nothing special planned for opening day, setting his sights on a smooth day for everyone. “While this is special and unique for us all, I would like to keep it as routine as possible,” he noted. “The goal of our first day, like all schools, is to ensure that our students arrive safely to their classrooms, have a nutritious lunch and arrive home safely.” Maroney said he does, however, have several events planned throughout the year as he builds a strong partnership with the community and celebrates the school’s inaugural year. “As I think about the start of the year, I am mostly thinking about community and how we build our culture and write our story,” said Maroney. Across town on Crabapple Road, staff at FAST are putting the finishing touches on the charter school for its Aug. 15 opening.

School officials opted to push the start of school one week out to accommodate last-minute prep at the newly-remodeled school. Phil Chen, a governing board member for FAST, said the decision for an Aug. 15 opening was made in consultation with parents, who welcomed an additional week of summer. The school’s schedule already builds in 20 extra days of enrichment compared to the normal Fulton County schedule, so the one-week delay will not need to be made up by students. FAST’s curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with an emphasis on innovation and problem-solving. The K-7 school is opening at full capacity this year; expanding to 8th grade next year. Since planning began two years ago, FAST has become a school for the community with ownership equally shared by parents, teachers and administration, Chen said. “We’ve had dads, on last minute notice, come help mow the grass over a holiday weekend,” Chen said. “Parents have helped organize and participate in drop-off and pick-up flow so that teach-

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Sophomore Zach Gibson will take over as quarterback for the Gladiators in 2016. be the strength of the team. “We have experience on the back end and must get production from several new faces in our front,” said Kemper. Returning for the defense are multiple starters from last season, including linebackers Myles Myers, Quin Geer and Cole Neuber. Safety Jack Sommers also returns along with corners Daquez Crawford and Cash Callaway. Max Whittling and K.J. Simpson return for the Gladiators’ defensive line. After two abysmal seasons, 2015’s 4-6 record “certainly” raised expectations for this year according to Kemper. “We know what it feels like to win games, and it is a good feeling. The challenge is to keep in mind what must be done in the off-season and in preparation each week and on Friday night to obtain those wins.” Johns Creek will face much of the same teams as before this season in Region 7-AAAAAA, including crosstown rivals Chattahoochee and Northview, as well as Alpharetta and Centennial. Of those teams, the Gladiators’ only loss came to Centennial last year. In order to compete for the region title, a prospect that seemed far-fetched just two years ago, Kemper said his team must stay healthy and have some luck. In their non-region schedule, Johns Creek will play two Class 7A teams, Lassiter and North Forsyth. Out of the 48 largest schools to be selected to join Class 7A, Johns Creek was 49th, barely missing out of reclassification, which Kemper joked he was happy about. In its first region game, Johns Creek will face Pope, where Kemper was the head coach from 2008-14 before taking over at Johns Creek.

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NORTHVIEW PREVIEW:

Titans look to rebuild following consecutive playoff seasons By MILES GARRETT and JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After going 12 years without a winning season, the Northview Titans have put together two consecutive winning seasons and two state playoff appearances, raising the expectations of a team that had seven seasons of three wins or fewer between 2002-2012. Northview is coming off its second straight playoff berth and its first backto-back playoff appearances in school history. But the goal at the outset of the season is not to simply make the playoffs, but win playoff games, a feat the Titans have yet to accomplish. The Titans will look to improve on their playoff chances with many new starters. Northview will have to replace last season’s large senior class that included nine on the defense alone. Davenport said this is the youngest team he has coached since he arrived at Northview in 2008 and the upcoming season could be a work in progress as the younger players take time to develop. The Titans are not unfamiliar with replacing numerous starters, however.

Northview has replaced 10 starters on defense each of the last two seasons and will be doing it again this year. “We’re young and we don’t have a big senior class,” Davenport said, “but that doesn’t mean we don’t have talent. We have a lot of unique challenges, but what I try to tell the kids is we don’t make excuses. No one is going to feel bad for us on Friday nights at 7:30, they’re just going to play us.” The defense will be entering year two under defensive coordinator Ryan Buchanan and will be focusing more on an odd-front approach. The two lone returning starters will be seniors, safety Chike Otaluka and linebacker Kevin Siatkowski, who will anchor a depleted side of the ball. “We have a young team but there are no excuses to be made,” Otaluka said. “All the young guys are contributing well. Last year toward the end of the season we really started to click. I think if we can start clicking from the outset of this season we will be good.” Coach Davenport added, “We have

good players and I think we’re going to be faster on defense. We’re not going to be as big, but we’ll be faster.” Offensively, the Titans return depth at the quarterback and running back positions with senior Colton McDaniel back behind center. Behind him will be top 10 rusher in Georgia last season, junior Emeka Nwanze, who is receiving offers from Boston College and North Carolina, among others. Backing up Nwanze is fellow junior back A.J. Green who acts as a counter for an offense that relied heavily on the run last season. Davenport added that the offense will work to become more balanced rather than rely too much on Nwanze and Green in the backfield. In 2015, Nwanze rushed for 1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns. Green compiled 562 yards with four touchdowns. In order for Nwanze and Green to continue putting up impressive rushing numbers this season, the offensive line will need to mature quickly. Northview’s offensive line will be a question mark in the opening stages of the season as the unit will be without

three of last year’s starters. Davenport said that a point of emphasis leading up to the season will be continued improvement with the group that is having to learn quickly. “The offensive line is coming along but it’s a work in progress,” he said. “We lost three guys to scholarship last year so it’s definitely going to be a rebuilding project there.” Northview could also be in the running for its first region title. Last season, the Titans went 5-4 in region play with three of those losses coming to Forsyth County teams, which are no longer in Northview’s region. Against opponents still in Northview’s region, the Titans were 3-1 last season. Jackson Davenport, the Titans’ senior tight end, said he is confident his team can make another playoff run this season, but just making the playoffs is not the only goal. “We want to make it to the playoffs again, but we want to win a game,” he said. Northview was knocked out of the first round of the playoffs the last two seasons. They lost 37-0 to Milton in 2014 and 46-13 against Mill Creek last season.

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CHATTAHOOCHEE PREVIEW:

After 1-9 season, outlook still positive for Hooch

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By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Entering its 26th season of football, Chattahoochee has been on a consistent up and down swing. After winning just 25 games in their opening six seasons beginning in 1991, the Cougars went 30-6 between 19982000 and made the state playoffs the following two years under then head coach Bill Waters. Then it was two sub.500 years followed by two winning seasons before two more losing seasons. Then in 2010, Hooch surprised everyone by going 15-0, capturing itsr sole state championship. But since 2010, Hooch’s winning column has slowly but surely fallen. The team last had a winning season in 2012 and has won just eight games in the last three years, including last year’s 1-9 record. But if history is any indication, the Cougars are due for a solid year, and third-year head coach Vince Strine and his players are confident heading into this season. Strine said his players have made great strides in the offseason. In addition, Hooch has hired former head coach Bill Waters as the defensive coordinator. Waters coached the Cougars from 1993-2003. “Obviously from last season we had a lot of areas to improve on,” Strine said, “but we are going to continue to improve.” “One of the exciting things about this season is we brought back Bill Waters as defensive coordinator. Bill understands North Fulton football, and that experience has been great for our kids. He is an outstanding teacher. Our defense has been rebranded and it looks very promising.” Strine said one of the keys to improving the defense has been developing a system to stop the run. “Our run defense has been a complete focus,” he said. “We’ve watched them become a great run defense unit throughout the summer. Skill-wise, we have a lot of skill.” According to Strine, another aspect of the Cougars’ game that needed improvement was the offensive line. After summer workouts, he said the offensive line “is looking great.” Senior Will Casement returns to Hooch’s offensive line, and he said he believes the line has taken positive steps. “We are a young line, but so far we have looked well and have melded together to form a great offensive line.

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I think we have a chance to go big this year,” Casement said. Casement is one of the few returning linemen for Hooch, but he said the younger players are showing promise. The offensive line will once again protect senior quarterback Chase Owens, a three-year starter for the Cougars. Owens has compiled 3,834 yards passing, 761 yards rushing and 41 total touchdowns. “(Owens) has been an integral part of our offense over the years as a dual-threat player,” Strine said. “When you have your quarterback who touches the ball every snap to be your leader, it’s a big deal.” Last season, Owens compiled 2,414 yards with 20 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He also led the team in rushing with 542 yards. Junior Joseph Daniels will likely join Owens in the backfield after rushing for 268 yards on 69 carries last season. As it was the focus of the team at the outset of last season, this year the defense will be the question mark for Chattahoochee, but under experienced defensive coordinator Waters, Hooch looks to turn things around after allowing nearly 40 points per game last season. With the “rebranding,” Hooch will also see a host of rising players on the defensive side. And according to lineman Casemant, the players have not dwelled on last season. He said he thinks the Cougars could break the slump this year. “The overall intensity and commitment of the team has improved immensely throughout the summer,” Casement said. “I think this upcoming season is going to be pretty special for us.”

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ALPHARETTA PREVIEW:

Raiders focusing on mental toughness after disappointing 2015 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- After five straight playoff appearances and a 28-1 record in Region 6-AAAAAA from 2012-15, third-year Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said perhaps his team became getting back to contention in its new too comfortable, making last season’s region, 7-AAAAAA, and the Raiders 5-5 record even more bitter. will return much of their core from last “The 2015 season was a difficult season. season for us as a program,” said “The good news for us is we were Nichols. “It was a different experience young last year,” Nichols said. “We have from what we had gotten used to and over 20 players with varsity playing exunfortunately, maybe we had gotten perience coming back for this year, 12 a little too comfortable. We got off of those players were starters. We also to a hot start in 2015 after having a have some young players stepping up.” record-breaking 2014, and we hit a few Junior quarterback Matt Downing hurdles midseason and unfortunately I will return for the Raiders, likely as the think it was the lack of character that starter. Downing threw for 1,449 yards we had built on for our team. We let it last season with 19 touchdowns and 10 get the best of us.” interceptions. Nichols said the focus for his team Also returning to the backfield will in the offseason has be junior running been to improve back Nolan Edmental toughness monds who rushed and character to get for 974 yards and 10 the Raiders back to touchdowns in 2015. what they had grown The offensive accustomed to over line saw the biggest many years — winloss, as four linemen ning. graduated last sea“One of the son. Offensive tackle things we decided to Pierce Cusick redo in the offseason turns for his senior was to build ourseason and says that selves back up and though some startfocused on character ers have been lost, building and work many of the rising ethic. We’ve been players have varsity trying to get our game experience. guys more mentally “Last year we had tough. People are a lot of rotation with going to get hurt the younger guys, and you’re going to so those guys have get down in games, experience and are but we have to have now coming in to more resilience and starting roles,” said ERIC CAVE make sure we can Cusick. Alpharetta senior defensive end, tight end handle those situaThe Raiders tions,” he said. defense also returns Eric Cave, a senior defensive end much of the 2015 team, including and tight end, shares Nichols’ feeling linebackers Reid Schultz, who led the on last season. team in tackles last season, and Matt “We have been focusing not only on Gadecki. getting stronger in the weight room and Defensive end Nick Markus, who led getting better on the field, we have also the team in sacks last season with six been focusing on team leadership,” said and recorded 62 total tackles, returns Cave. “We are trying to set goals. We for his junior season. need people to carry us. Last year we After the disappointment of 2015, needed people to carry us and it wasn’t Coach Nichols said his returning playreally there, so our offseason focus is ers and their hard work in the offseaon that aspect as well.” son gives this season a positive outlook. Nichols said he has worked with his “I’m very excited about this season, players extensively on mental toughit looks very promising,” he said. “We’re ness and the progress has shown. He setting goals to work harder and take hopes that will result in Alpharetta it one day at a time and hopefully that

We are trying to set goals. We need people to carry us. Last year we needed people to carry us and it wasn’t really there, so our offseason focus is on that aspect as well.”

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Alpharetta’s Carlos Carriere (7) catches a pass over Chattahoochee’s Josh Barbee (5) during a game last season. will lead to ultimate success.” Alpharetta will look to get back on top of the region standings against many of the teams it dominated between 2012-15. The Raiders will face five of the same opponents from last year’s Region 6-AAAAAA, and the goal is to be back on top where the team won three straight region titles before last season. But players Eric Cave and Pierce

Cusick know that challenge won’t be easy. “Our region has always been loaded with talent, so really it’s the same as it always has been. We just need to get back to where we want to be. Competition makes us better,” said Cusick. Cave added, “This is anybody’s region, but we would like to see Alpharetta back on top.”

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CENTENNIAL PREVIEW:

Knights enter 2016 season experienced By MILES GARRETT and JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — After compiling a 5-5 season in 2015, second-year head coach Lenny Gregory will enter 2016 with a more experienced team looking to get Centennial back in the playoffs for the first time since 2011. As year two begins, Gregory will lead his team to a new but familiar region after a summer filled with successful 7-on-7 tournaments, including the USA Football National Championships in Alabama, that brought the team closer together. “We’ve been doing a lot of 7-on-7s,” senior quarterback Casen Conway said. “We built bonds and we learned how to compete together, so this summer has been awesome for us becoming closer as a team.” Conway returns to run the Centennial offense after finishing fourth in the state for passing yards last season. Conway compiled 2,669 yards with 18 touchdowns. Joining Conway on offense will be sophomores Cal Dickie and Malcolm Gallagher who each join to replace the productive Caden Herring at receiver. In addition to Dickie and Gallagher, junior wide out Austin Williams gives Conway another target. Gregory praised the work the sophomores put in during the offseason and mentioned his anticipation for their role on offense. “They’re going to be two dynamic offensive weapons that are going to be new,” he said. “We’re really excited about those two kids.” The Knights come into the 2016 season after losing many close games last year. This year, the team is hoping to erase some of the bad memories through the offseason work. Conway described this year’s team as having a different mindset than last year’s — playing a huge role in the progression of the squad as whole. “The great thing about this year is we’ve come in hitting the ground running,” Conway said. “Once we hit January, we already knew what we were going to be doing and we got in the rhythm early. One word that we adopted was consistency. We weren’t as strong as we were this time last year. If we have our guys coming in every day and working hard, that’s really going to push us forward this season.”

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Sophmore Malcolm Gallagher will look to have a big impact on the offensive side of the ball during the upcoming season. Defensively, Centennial returns nearly all of its starters led by senior linebacker and all-region player Jacob Gregory. Gregory was second on the Knights’ defense in total tackles last season behind graduated Max Martin. “Defensively, we’re really returning everybody,” Gregory said. “We were young last year and we’ll be young again, but we’ve got some great players and we’re excited for this year.” When asked the team goals, Coach Gregory emphasized taking each practice one day at time and focusing on improving as group. “Our motto is to go 1-0,” he said. “We’re going to go out there and focus on one game at a time. The kids are working hard and they deserve everything they get this year.” Centennial opens its season with a scrimmage against Creekview High School Aug. 19 followed by its first regular season game at Wheeler High School Aug. 26.

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2016 team schedules * on schedules denotes region game

LOCAL TEAMS BY REGION Reg. 4-AAAAAAA: Roswell Reg. 7-AAAAAA: Alpharetta, Cambridge, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek and Northview Reg. 5-AAAAAAA: Forsyth Central, Lambert, Milton, North Forsyth, South Forsyth and West Forsyth Reg. 7-AAAA: Blessed Trinity Reg. 6-A Subregion B: Fellowship Christian, King’s Ridge, Mt. Pisgah, Pinecrest and St. Francis

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ROSWELL 2016 (Reg. 4-AAAAAAA)

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- The Georgia High School Association finalized the region alignments after forming Class 7A, which will feature the largest schools in the state, for the 2016 sports season beginning this fall. Seven local teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County have been placed in Class 7A. The region alignments will run from 2016-18. The introduction of the 48-school Class 7A region reduced the number of schools in all classes except for Class A, and is comprised of the largest schools in the state based on student population. Roswell, Forsyth Central, Lambert, Milton, North Forsyth, South Forsyth and West Forsyth will all compete in Class 7A beginning at the start of the 2016-17 school year. In perhaps the most intriguing region alignment, all five schools from Forsyth County will now compete in Region 5 of Class 7A. Milton will also play in the six-team region. Five of the six teams were moved up from Class 6A, while Forsyth Central will have to make the two-class jump to 7A from 5A. Roswell also moved into Class 7A and was placed in Region 4. Region 4 includes six of the nine teams that comprised Region 5 of Class 6A, Roswell’s region in 2015-16, including Cherokee, Etowah, Lassiter, Walton and Woodstock. Johns Creek’s student population was just 26 students short of putting the Gladiators in Class 7A, making them the largest school in Class 6A.

(Reg. 7-AAAAAA)

CAMBRIDGE 2016 (Reg 7-AAAAAA)

8/19 @Buford

8/19 Milton

8/26 Creekview

9/02 Central Gwinnett

8/26 @Gainesville

9/2 @Milton

9/09 Colquitt County

9/9 Centennial*

9/9 Chattahoochee*

9/23 @Archer

9/16 @Northview*

9/16 @Pope*

9/30 @Milton

9/30 @North Atlanta*

9/23 @Centennial*

10/7 Lassiter*

10/7 Pope*

9/30 Johns Creek*

10/14 @Walton*

10/14 @Johns Creek*

10/7 @Dunwoody*

10/21 @Etowah*

10/21 Cambridge*

10/14 Northview*

10/28 Woodstock*

10/28 @Dunwoody*

10/21 @Alpharetta*

11/04 Cherokee

11/4 Chattahoochee

11/4 North Atlanta*

FORSYTH CENTRAL 2016

LAMBERT 2016

8/26 @Dawson Co.

8/26 Mountain View

9/02 River Ridge

9/2 Collins Hill

9/09 Meadowcreek

9/9 Cherokee

9/16 @Duluth

9/16 @Lanier

9/23 Kennesaw Mountain

9/23 Wheeler

10/07 @North Forsyth*

10/7 South Forsyth*

10/14 West Forsyth*

10/14 @North Forsyth*

10/21 @Milton*

10/21 @West Forsyth*

10/28 South Forsyth*

10/28 @Milton*

11/04 @Lambert*

11/4 Forsyth Central*

2016 region alignments By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

ALPHARETTA 2016

Johns Creek was placed in Region 7. Region 7 will be comprised of many of the same teams from 2015’s Region 6 of Class 6A. Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Centennial, Johns Creek and Northview will once again be region opponents. Cambridge was also placed in Region 7, making the move up from 5A to 6A. Dunwoody, North Atlanta and Pope are also in the nine-team region. Blessed Trinity, which has captured multiple state titles in multiple sports in recent years, will be moving up from Class 3A to Class 4A. BT was moved up a class not due to their student population size, but rather because more than 3 percent of their students are from out-of-county, the other stipulation for teams moving between classes. The Titans were placed in the six-team Region 7. By being placed in Region 7, BT will have lots of traveling to do for away games. Only Marist, located in Atlanta, is within 20 miles of the school. Chestatee, Riverside Military Academy, West Hall and White County are all located over 40 miles away from the BT campus. For the Class A private schools in North Fulton and Forsyth counties, there are no major changes for the new region alignments. Fellowship Christian, King’s Ridge, Mount Pisgah, Pinecrest Academy and St. Francis will all compete in Region 6 Subregion B of Class A once again. Whitefield Academy also remains in the subregion and Mount Paran Christian and Walker were moved from Subregion A to Subregion B. Including Subregion A, Region 6 will be comprised of 18 schools, 15 of which play football.

(Reg. 5-AAAAAAA)

BLESSED TRINITY 2016 (Reg. 7-AAAA)

(Reg. 5-AAAAAAA)

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 2016 (Reg. 6-A Subregion B)

8/19 @St. Pius X

8/19 Atkinson Co.

8/26 Marietta

8/26 @Mt. Paran Christian

9/3 St. Peter’s Prep (NJ)

9/9 Our Lady of Mercy

9/9 @Creekview

9/16 St. Francis*

9/16 Hart Co.

9/30 @Walker*

9/23 @McCallie (TN)

10/7 Whitefield Academy*

10/7 @White Co.*

10/14 Pinecrest Academy*

10/14 Chestatee*

10/21 @Mt. Pisgah Christian*

10/21 @Marist*

10/28 @King’s Ridge Christian*

11/4 West Hall*

11/4 TBD (Reg. 6-A Play-In)

CENTENNIAL 2016 (Reg. 7-AAAAAA)

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CHATTAHOOCHEE 2016 (REG. 7-AAAAAA)

JOHNS CREEK 2016 (Reg. 7-AAAAAA)

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NORTHVIEW 2016 (Reg. 7-AAAAAA)

8/26 @Wheeler

8/19 @Pickens

8/19 @Lassiter

8/19 @Lanier

9/2 South Forsyth

8/26 Rockdale Co.

8/26 North Forsyth

9/2 Winder-Barrow

9/9 @Alpharetta*

9/9 @Cambridge*

9/9 Pope*

9/16 Alpharetta*

9/16 Johns Creek*

9/16 North Atlanta*

9/16 @Centennial*

9/23 @Johns Creek*

9/23 Cambridge*

9/23 @Dunwoody*

9/23 Northview*

9/30 Dunwoody*

9/30 @Chattahoochee*

9/30 Centennial*

9/30 @Cambridge*

10/7 @Centennial*

10/7 Northview*

10/7 Johns Creek*

10/7 @Chattahoochee*

10/14 @Cambridge*

10/14 @North Atlanta*

10/21 @Pope*

10/14 Alpharetta*

10/21 North Atlanta*

10/22 @Dunwoody*

10/28 Northview*

10/28 @North Atlanta*

10/28 @Chattahoochee*

10/28 Pope*

11/4 Alpharetta*

11/4 Dunwoody

11/4 Pope*

NORTH FORSYTH 2016

SOUTH FORSYTH 2016

WEST FORSYTH 2016

8/19 @Alpharetta

8/19 Sequoyah

8/19 Hillgrove

8/19 @Woodstock

8/26 @North Gwinnett

8/26 @Johns Creek

8/26 Pinecrest Academy

8/26 Pace Academy

9/2 Cambridge

9/2 @Loganville

9/2 @Centennial

9/9 Hillgrove

9/16 @Etowah

9/16 Pickens

9/9 South Gwinnett

9/16 @Dacula

9/30 Roswell

9/23 @Woodstock

9/23 @Lassiter

9/23 Newnan

10/7 West Forsyth*

10/7 Forsyth Central*

10/7 @Lambert*

10/7 @Milton*

10/14 @South Forsyth*

10/14 Lambert*

10/14 Milton*

10/14 @Forsyth Central*

10/21 Forsyth Central*

10/21 @South Forsyth*

10/21 North Forsyth*

10/21 Lambert*

10/28 Lambert*

10/28 @West Forsyth*

10/28 @Forsyth Central*

10/28 North Forsyth*

11/4 @North Forsyth*

11/4 Milton*

11/4 West Forsyth*

11/4 @South Forsyth*

MILTON 2016 (Reg. 5-AAAAAAA)

KING’S RIDGE 2016

(Reg 5-AAAAAAA)

MT. PISGAH 2016

(Reg. 5-AAAAAAA)

PINECREST 2016

(Reg. 5-AAAAAAA)

ST. FRANCIS 2016

(Reg. 6-A Subregion B)

8/19 @Glascock Co.

8/19 @Holy Innocents’

8/26 @South Forsyth

8/26 Holy Innocents’

9/2 Strong Rock Christian

8/26 Rabun Co.

9/2 Discovery

9/2 North Cobb Christian

9/9 Whitefield Academy*

9/2 @Whitefield Academy*

9/16 @Walker*

9/16 @Fellowship Christian*

9/16 @Mt. Paran Christian*

9/9 @Walker*

9/23 @Mt. Pisgah Christian*

9/23 Walker*

9/30 Mt. Pisgah Christian*

9/23 Pinecrest Academy*

9/30 Mt. Paran Christian*

9/30 @Whitefield Academy*

10/07 @Pinecrest Academy*

9/30 @King’s Ridge Christian*

10/7 King’s Ridge Christian*

10/7 @Mt. Pisgah Christian*

10/14 @St. Francis*

10/7 St. Francis*

10/14 @Fellowship Christian*

10/14 King’s Ridge Christian*

10/21 Walker*

10/21 Fellowship Christian*

10/21 Whitefield Academy*

10/21 @Mt. Paran Christian*

10/28 Fellowship Christian*

10/28 Mt. Paran Christian*

10/28 @St. Francis*

10/28 Pincerest Academy*

11/4 TBD (Reg. 6-A Play-In)

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BLESSED TRINITY PREVIEW:

Much still unanswered for Titans entering 2016 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Blessed Trinity Titans enter 2016 with many questions after multiple starters from last year’s state championship runner-up team have departed due to graduation. Blessed Trinity will look to replace eight starters on offense and defense, many of whom were three-year starters. Offensively, the Titans lost standouts in quarterback Conor Davis, running backs Milton Shelton and Garret Dupuis, and offensive lineman Matthew Castner. Defensively, linebackers Jake Bogosian and Logan Craighead, corner Coline Dore and defensive tackle Emeke Okobah were lost to graduation among others. Entering 2016, head coach Tim McFarlin said all of these open starting positions are still up for competition. “They are still up for competition, and I believe that will last through the season,” said McFarlin. “You don’t replace three-year starters immediately, but we are going through the process now. We just need to get a few games under our belt. I don’t think we will answer all those questions immediately. I think it will just take some time. “We look at the season in three levels. There’s the non-region schedule, the region schedule and there’s

The Titans will look to replace standout quarterback Conor Davis who graduated in the Spring of 2016.

Blessed Trinity went 13-1-1 in 2015 ultimately losing in the state championship to Westminster. the postseason. Hopefully we will stay healthy, progress and get better, and by the time we get to the region schedule I think we will be a much better football team than we are early in the year.” Sophomore Jake Smith could be in the running for the starting position to take over at quarterback. Smith played in two games during the Titans’ playoff run last year, filling in for the injured Davis. Smith was 20-28 with 332 yards and two touchdowns in Davis’ absence. Another question for the Titans’ offense is who will replace Shelton at running back. Shelton ran for over 2,000 yards last season with 28 touchdowns. The Titans will return most of the receiving core from last year. Sophomore Ryan Davis, who led the team in receptions and yards last season, returns along with senior Colin Davis and sophomore J.D. Bertrand. The Titans’ defense was vital to their success last year, holding opponents to an average of just 11 points per game and allowing more than two touchdowns in a game just once — the Titans game against Westminster in the state championship game.

With eight starters to replace, the defense will have many new faces. The Titans return safety Jake Rudolf, who compiled 64 total tackles, four sacks and two fumble recoveries last season. Also returning for the BT defense will be defensive end J.D. Bertrand, safety Steele Chambers and corner Sam Paul. Regarding his defense, McFarlin said, “I’m confident that we will get better. I like where we are but it’s not where we need to be. But given the fact that we are replacing eight starters on defense, that’s not easy to do. We have a lot of good kids that are working hard. In just about every spot we have someone who is either young or new. They may be a junior or senior but they didn’t play last year or start last year. That’s true on both sides of the football.” Coach McFarlin said it is important for his team to not dwell on what was accomplished last season: a 13-1-1 record, region championship and a trip to the state championship game. He wants his team to focus on improving their game. “Every year is a different year and

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every year is a different team. We have goals and aspirations but I’ve told the team we can’t hang our hats on what we did last year. That’s over.” The Titans enter their first season in Class 4A this season, up from 3A. McFarlin said he is eager for his team to compete in the new classification. “I’m excited about it,” he said. “I think it will be a challenge, but I believe our football program is ready for that challenge. We will be facing probably our hardest schedule in school history in the region and the non-region schedule.” Two of the non-region games will be played out of state. The Titans will play a game against McCallie in Tennessee, and make a trip to Dublin for another. The Titans will play St. Peter’s Prep of New Jersey in a game in Dublin, Ireland on Sept. 3. “We are excited for the trip but we understand that the process is going to be quite different and tiring for us. They are a powerhouse in New Jersey. It’s going to be a tall order for us.” BT will play just four region games, its final four games of the season. The Titans will play White County, Chestatee, Marist and West Hall.

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CAMBRIDGE PREVIEW:

Bears look to replace first 4-year class after moving to Class 6A By MILES GARRETT and JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge Bears come into the 2016 football season after their most successful year since the football program’s inaugural season in 2012. The Bears finished last year 7-3 (5-2), missing out on a playoff spot due to a loss in a play-in game. The Bears enter 2016 moved up in classification to Class 6A, and will face an entirely new string of opponents. The Bears were placed in Region 7 which includes many North Fulton schools such as Alpharetta, Chattahoochee and Johns Creek among others. Cambridge will face seven new opponents this season. One of the first-time opponents is a Sept. 2 matchup with cross-town Milton. “We’re excited about the rivalries that we’re going to have and hopefully develop,” head coach Craig Bennett said. “We’re working hard and trying to build our kids day-by-day. Our competition is going to be a definite increase.” “I think it will be really exciting to play some of the schools close to us,” senior cornerback Alec Kramer added. “I know some of the players on those teams, it will be fun.” The Bears offense will feature running back Kaelin Byrd, who returns for his senior campaign after rushing for more than 700 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, along with King’s Ridge transfer Reid Martin at quarterback.

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Cameron Moore (12) will make the jump from quarterback to wide receiver with King’s Ridge transfer Reid Martin taking over behind center for the Bears in 2016. Last year’s starter at quarterback, senior Cameron Moore, moves from quarterback to wide receiver where he will play an all-purpose role for the offense. “Cameron’s become one of our phenomenal playmakers,” Bennett said. “He’s very versatile. He can play receiver or running back so he’s really bought into it.” Joining Moore at receiver is junior Spencer Gaddis, who led the Bears in receptions and yards last season.

The added role of Moore, along with the addition of Martin, is an added facet to an offense that Bennett claimed to often rely to heavily on the run. The defense will be looking to replace a host of players following the team’s first four-year group of players lost to graduation. Seniors cornerback Alec Kramer and linebacker Tyler Werth will headline a defense that gave up an average of only 16 points last season. While the defensive side of the ball is young,

underclassmen have stepped up in the offseason to fill-in the shoes. Sophomore Kasra Bojnorti, who started as a freshman, will return as defensive end. “We have a bunch of young guys that can play,” Kramer said. “I think they have stepped up this offseason. We’ll be fine on defense.” Bennett enters his fifth season at the helm at Cambridge where his teams have improved each year since the school’s inception in 2012. The next step in the continued build of the program lies with making the playoffs, according to Bennett, a step his team has yet to accomplish. “We’ve lost the two play-in games the last two years in very close situations,” he said. “Luckily we don’t have to have that this year.” “The next step for us as a program is to make the playoffs which will be tough for us in this new region. While that’s our outlook and where our desires and goals are, we know that it’s going to be a day-to-day fight to get there.” Cambridge opens up its season Aug. 26 against Creekview High School where the Bears are hoping to take each game one step at time against unfamiliar and formidable opponents. “Our particular goal this season is to stay focused on us,” running back Byrd said. “Our motto is ‘All In, All The Time’ and that really means a lot to everyone. Instead of trying to make specific goals, we try to stay together and connected to one another.”

MILTON PREVIEW:

Eagles looks to get back to winning ways in new region, classification By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton will enter 2016 with a new look, a new region, a new classification and new hope after compiling a 4-6 record last season. Expectations were high for Milton at the outset of 2015 as the team was coming off of an 11-2 season and a trip to the state quarterfinal game. However, the Eagles began last season with three straight losses and never recovered, ending their streak of three winning seasons and trips to the state playoffs. Entering his sixth year as head coach, Howie DeCristofaro says the outlook is positive for the 2016 season. “I think we have a pretty good chance of being good this year,” said

DeCristofaro. “We have a lot of talent and a lot of athleticism and hopefully that will help us down the road.” Milton will be the sole non-Forsyth County team in their new region, Region 4-AAAAAAA, and will face tough opposition from South Forsyth, West Forsyth and Lambert. “Being in the top classification is very compelling due to the quality of our opponents and region,” said DeCristofaro. “We have to stay healthy in order to compete with our non-region and region schedule.” Milton will also face a tough non-region schedule with games against Alpharetta, North Gwinnett, Cambridge, Etowah and rival Roswell. DeCristofaro said the tough non-region will provide good preparation for their challenging

region schedule. “We set the schedule up to have a competitive non-region schedule,” he said. “Hopefully this will prepare us for the region opponents.” After the disappointment of last season, DeCristofaro said the team is hoping to get back to their winning ways. “We want to get back to where we were,” he said. “We were very unhappy with the results of last season. I think it has helped to refocus the coaches and players.” DeCristofaro said the offensive and defensive schemes will remain the same from last season, but both sides of the ball will feature new faces. With last season’s starting quarterback David Moore lost to graduation, DeCristofaro said there is a

competition for Moore’s replacement between senior Jeremy Robinson, junior Davis Smith and sophomore Jordan Yates. The starting role will be determined in the coming weeks, DeCristofaro said. Moore was one of nearly 30 seniors to graduate last season, leaving a host of new starting positions on offense, defense and special teams. “We think we have some great kids who want to compete and play for each other,” he said. “We have a good group of players who realize that it takes the whole team to be successful. Our players have been working hard to improve. They have put time and effort into being the best that they are capable of. We can’t ask for more than that.”

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NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH PRIVATE SCHOOLS PREVIEW:

New coaches, new region opponents for local Class A schools By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Private schools in Forsyth County and North Fulton, which includes Pinecrest Academy, St. Francis, Mt. Pisgah, Fellowship Christian and King’s Ridge, remain in their same classification and region this season. All five teams will continue to compete in Region 6-A sub-region B. The only major change was the addition of Walker and Mt. Paran Christian, the 2014 Class A state champions, to the sub-region. With the addition of Walker and Mt. Paran, teams in Region 6-A Div. B will now play eight region games throughout the regular season compared to six last season. The final region game of the season will be a play-in game for the four available playoff spots from the region, and each sub-region champion will face one another for the region title. The state playoffs for Class 1A will now feature 24 teams, up from 16, which will be decided by the power ratings system.

Mount Pisgah: After four straight playoff appearances and winning seasons, the Mt. Pisgah Patriots look strong heading into 2016 where many starters return on both sides of the ball. Head Coach Mike Forrester enters his fourth season at the helm and has compiled a 26-10 record with the Patriots. The Patriots offense, which averaged 137 yards passing and 102 yards rushing per game last season, returns a core of offensive starters. Jacob Cendoya and Connor Norwood shared quarterback duties last season, both throwing for over 700 yards. Cendoya, a junior this year, threw for 902 yards and 11 touchdowns with six interceptions last year. Sophomore Norwood threw for 732 yards Cendoya also led the Patriots in rushing with 547 yards and seven touchdowns. Senior Max Miller should step up for more of a role in the running game after J.R. Cendoya and Spencer Shields were lost to graduation. The offensive line will see new faces as Garrett Brasher, Nick Bernier and Nikhil Sharma graduated. Connor Evers, Wes Booth and Parker Bishop return. The receiving core will also feature new starters, as leading receivers Justin Gilvin and Connor Richey graduated. Defensively, linebackers Miller and Jonathan Gigila, safety Alden Pascucci,

corner David Woodward and defensive linemen Jack Geier and Chad Peden all return for the Patriots defense. The Patriots were outscored last season 261-310, but with another year of experience, Pisgah looks to improve those numbers this season. Mt. Pisgah compiled a 4-1 region record last year, its only loss a 28-25 heartbreaker to eventual region champions Pinecrest Academy. Pisgah will open its season against Holy Innocents and Rabun County before beginning its region schedule. The Patriots won the last meeting with Holy Innocents in 2013 and are 1-1 against Rabun County the past two seasons. In region play, Pisgah will be seeking its first region championship since 2013.

Pinecrest Academy: Since head coach Todd Winter took over the Pinecrest program in 2012, the Paladins have gradually improved their record. After 2015, Pinecrest will return as the defending Region 6-A champions and look to make their third straight playoff appearance. The Paladins will do so returning much of the core of last year’s team. Both the offense and defense will return eight starters. Four-year starter Ryan McCarthy returns to lead the Paladins’ triple-option offense, and he will have much of the core of last year’s starting offensive line in front of him. McCarthy rushed for over 1,200 yards last season with 22 touchdowns. He passed for 495 yards and three touchdowns. The balance of running the triple-option is always in execution, though, Winter said, but he believes his team could improve on their offensive production from last season which averaged 29 points per game. “We run the triple-option, so it’s not so much about the other team, it’s about us,” Winter said. “It’s about executing, getting the right play and making the right read. We have a four-year starter at quarterback, and we have quite a few offensive lineman returning, so I think we have the opportunity to be better on offense. Whether we will be better is yet to be decided.” On defense, Winter said it’s the same story. “Defensively we are much bigger up front on the defensive line. Our linebackers look good, our safety looks good, and we are returning our entire defensive line and our strong safety. We have the opportunity to be better.” Winter added, “This is the strongest

team we’ve ever had from a physical standpoint.” Physical strength will play a vital role as Pinecrest faces two teams from the newly formed Class 7A, including Discovery and Forsyth neighbors South Forsyth. “We are playing the toughest 1A schedule in the state. I don’t know of any other 1A school that is playing a 7A team, not to mention two,” he said. “We have played some darn good football teams, but they are going to be a very tough opponent,” he said of South Forsyth. “We are excited about it, and it can measure where we are as a program. We play half a mile from one another and it’s going to be at a great venue with a great atmosphere.” Winter said the games against South and Discovery will also greatly help Pinecrest in obtaining a playoff spot, given that they will be awarded power ratings points by playing the teams in a much higher classification. In addition to their non-region schedule, Winter said he believes Region 6-A is perhaps the toughest 1A region in the state. Winter said if his team hopes to improve on the 2015 season, players must remain focused. “We just have to stay focused. They have confidence and they have goals they’d like to reach, but I think they understand you can only focus on the day ahead or the next opponent.”

King’s Ridge: After two seasons of going 1-9, a shakeup was in order at King’s Ridge. Enter Jimmy Chupp, the Tigers’ new head coach. Chupp takes over at King’s Ridge after two successful stints at Greater Atlanta Christian where he went 89-24, made nine state playoff appearances and led his team to eight wins or more every year as a head coach. “We had a lot of great kids, great coaches and a great community [at GAC] and I’ve seen a lot of the same here,” said Chupp. “We are excited about the opportunities that we have. We have to manage our expectations a little bit and hope that we can get everyone on the bus and turn that bus a bit.” Turning the bus around will start on both sides of the ball as the Tigers’ defense allowed an average of 40 points per game last season while their offense averaged just 12. Chupp said he will run a balanced offense, led by senior Gresham Shepard who gets the starting nod at quarterback. Shepard replaces Reid Martin

who transferred to Cambridge The Tigers return senior receivers Jack McHugh and Ellis Merriweather as well as Lawson Hill at running back. Defensively, the Tigers’ will be without three starting linebackers and two defensive tackles from last season, but according to Chupp, the roles have been filled by what he has seen in the offseason. “The kids that I have here are some great kids and we have kids that are very capable on the field. We have found spots for everyone and have built our depth chart on that,” he said. Though the Tigers’ have failed to post a winning season in program history, Chupp said he is excited for this season and the opportunity to change the Tigers’ fortunes. “There were a lot of great things about Tiger football when I got here. We have had a bit of a slump for a couple of years but we have continued to talk positive, think positive thoughts about our season, and our kids have responded with great work in the summer. Again, we are going to manage our expectations but we believe we will be able to compete on Friday nights.”

St. Francis: In addition to King’s Ridge, St. Francis will also see a new head coach. Tim Mathis becomes the Knights’ second head coach since the team began a full varsity schedule in 2012. Mathis comes to St. Francis after leaving a head coaching job at a Florida high school. A Georgia native, Mathis also spent time as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Shorter University. Mathis came to St. Francis after getting to know the program through camps held at the school during his time at Shorter. Mathis said his transition to the school has been “great,” and he is getting to know his players and their strengths more each day. After graduating 12 seniors last season, many starting positions are open heading into Mathis’ first season, and he said many are in competition for those spots. “We have everyone tagged, we just don’t know who will be our starters,” Mathis said. “I told everyone when I came in that no one should be complacent, no one has a starting position yet, and we are going to fight for our positions. They have responded very well to that. There isn’t a better coach than competition.” The quarterback position is up for grabs between senior Matt Davis, last

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Wide reciever Jack McHugh of King’s Ridge is pursued by Will Patota (23) of Pinecrest during a game last season. year’s starter, and junior Nick Kreitner. Mathis said the competition has been outstanding. The Knights return much of those responsible for their rushing last season, including Jordan Ferguson and Avery Showell who combined for over 1,000 yards last year. Though the run-heavy St. Francis offense will rely on establishing the ground game, Mathis said his team will also look to move down the field through the air. “Offensively we are a triple-option team. We are going to establish the run first, but saying that, we are different than Navy or Georgia Tech because we are going to throw the ball a little bit more than they do,” he said. While many spots are still up for competition, Mathis said the ultimate goal of the defense is to swarm the ball. “Defensively we preach a culture of running to the football,” he said. “When we stop the play we want 11 guys around the football.” Though St. Francis had two playoff appearances in 2013-14, last year’s 3-7 record left the Knights with a bitter taste in their mouths. Mathis said, “We want to start strong and finish strong, and that’s our team motto. Watching some of the films [from last season], if they would have started strong or finished strong we could have won those games. The season could have been a whole lot different than it was.”

Fellowship Christian: Under head coach Al Morrell, Fellowship Christian has spent the past three seasons around the .500 mark, with two 5-5 seasons and a 4-6 season. Last season, the Paladins were poised to have their first winning record and

first playoff berth since 2007, but a 3124 loss to Mt. Zion in the Paladins’ final regular season game put them at 5-5. The loss also kept FCS out of the playoffs as they finished 18th in the power ratings, two spots behind the cutoff. Entering 2016, the Paladins return much of their offense, but they will have a string of new faces on the defense. Offensively, the Paladins return senior starting quarterback Jack Hardin who threw for 1,004 yards last season with four touchdown passes. Hardin added five rushing touchdowns. The Paladins’ top rusher, Andrew Johnson also returns to the FCS backfield. Johnson led the team in yards with 661, and touchdowns with 11. Andrew Minkert also returns to share rushing duties with Johnson. Minkert ran for 445 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. Offensive tackle Reed Kroeber was lost to graduation, but much of the offensive line returns with another year of experience under their belt. Defensively, the Paladins will be without many of their top performers from last season that held opponents to 17 points per game. Jackson Pryor, Matthew Sterling, Jake Williamson and linebackers Nick Thompson and Clay Buchweitz all graduated last season, leaving many gaps in the secondary. Hardin could potentially play both sides of the ball again, returning at middle linebacker. He will be joined by defensive ends Ethan Minkert and Zachary Murray, both returning for their senior season. With Class 1A now featuring 24 teams in the playoffs, FCS will hope to return to post-season play after an eight-year absence.

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ROSWELL PREVIEW:

Year after state championship appearance, Hornets still stacked By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- In 2015, Roswell had one of its most memorable seasons in the school’s 66-year football history. The Hornets compiled a 14-1 record, had an average margin of victory in the regular season of more than 40 points, earned a berth in the Class 6A state championship game, and had their winningest season in school history. Though the Hornets lost multiple standouts to graduation at the end of last season, they enter the 2016 campaign, their first in the newly formed Class 7A, returning a large core of the talent of 2015’s memorable season. On offense, Roswell will be without Quintarius Neely, last season’s dual-threat quarterback who passed for 2,676 yards and had 32 passing touchdowns. Roswell head coach John Ford says there is still a competition for the starting spot under center between Walt Warren, Malik Willis and Jalyln Williams. Backing up Neely last season, junior Warren saw a fair amount of playing time given the Hornets’ knack for blowouts in the regular season. Willis, a transfer from Westlake, will bring the same dual-threat as Neely if he gets the starting nod. Willis has committed to Virginia Tech. With Westlake last season, he passed for 714 yards with 14 touchdowns and ran the ball for 690 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns. Running back Sheldon Evans, who rushed for more than 1,800 yards last season, returns for his senior campaign and predicts that the Hornets’ offense will once again be difficult to stop. “I think if we stick with the same game plan no one can stop us,” Evans said. “(Evans) is the first four-year starter I have ever coached,” Roswell head coach John Ford said. “He is the hardest practicing player I have ever had and best pass protecting back I’ve ever coached. He does all those little things right that make him a joy to coach.” The Hornets’ offensive line, an integral part of their success last season, will be without Cameron Whiteman, Jared Lyons and Will Staplfeldt. However, 6-foot-6 tackle Jordan Tucker, who has committed to Tennessee, will return along with Jack Nichols. Whoever earns the starting role at QB will have new targets compared to last season as Kendrick Jackson, AJ Smith and Kyle Strickland graduated. However, standout receiver Jayden Comma returns, and according to Ford,

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Roswell’s Sheldon Evans (1) carries the ball during the State Championship game Dec. 12 against Colquitt County. “Christian Ford and Kentrell Barber are looking good at the slots, and Corey Reed should fill in the other side. Tyneil Hopper will also have a role in the passing game.” Arguably the best defense in the state last season, the Hornets’ defense allowed just 12.6 points per game last season and held nine of 15 opponents to 14 points or less, but the Hornets will be without some key players from last year’s defense. Defensive end Tyrone Hopper, linebacker Tre Lamar and safety Marcelino Ball, three of the team’s top defensive performers, graduated. Ford said, “You don’t replace guys like Tre Lamer, Tyrone Hopper or Marcelino Ball. It would be unfair for me to ask (the players filling their positions) to be those guys. We will fill the positions and we have guys who are battling it out every day, but we want those guys to be the best version of themselves and not compare themselves to Lamar, Hopper or Ball. But I love the kids we have.” Though the loss on defense creates gaps to be filled, the Hornets still return a large collection of last year’s stout defense. Safety Leanthony Wil-

liams, linebackers Sam Diroberto and Lamon Titus, cornerback Justus Harris, defensive linemen Koby Cumberlander and Max Boyd and safety Xavier McKinney return this season, looking to dominate once again. “I think we have one of the best defenses in the nation,” said McKinney. “We compete with our offense every day at practice and I think we make each other better.” McKinney was second on the team in total tackles last season with 111 and led the team in interceptions with nine. The Hornets offense and defense will face a tough challenge in Roswell’s first season in Class 7A. Roswell kicks off the season with five non-region games, including a matchup against Buford, last year’s state runner-up in Class 4A, at the Corky Kell Classic on Aug 19 at McEachern. The Hornets will also face Archer, which made it to the quarterfinals of the 6A state playoffs last year, Central Gwinnett and rival Milton. The Hornets will also face Colquitt County on Sept. 9. Colquitt enters this season on a 30-game win streak and handed Roswell its only loss of the 2015 season

in the Class 6A state championship game. Coach Ford said he thinks the tough non-region schedule will better prepare his players for their final five games, all in the newly formed Region 4-AAAAAAA. “If you have an area of inefficiency or an area where you don’t play well, those [teams] are going to let us know. All those guys are well coached and great football players. We’ll know pretty quick what we’re good at, and maybe more importantly, what we’re not good at,” said Ford. The five region games for Roswell include five of their same region opponents from last season including Lassiter, Walton, Etowah, Woodstock and Cherokee. Roswell outscored those opponents 235-59 last season. Sheldon Evans and Xavier McKinney both agree that this year’s Roswell team has the capability to repeat the success of 2015. Said Evans, “We already know how to get there, so I think we just need to build on what we have been doing.” McKinney said, “We have the team, we have the skills, it’s just a matter of how hard we work.”

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Southern food comes to Forsyth Commissioner opens second restaurant with Cajun flair By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It all started with a road trip. The formation of Tam’s Tupelo, a southern cuisine restaurant, first started to see light when Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam and his wife Kelly heard about a location becoming available. The entrepreneurial couple was interested in opening a restaurant at 1050 Buford Highway in Cumming, but thought the spot was too close to their first restaurant, Tam’s Backstage. They knew they needed to come up with a unique idea that wouldn’t compete. The couple toyed around with a few ideas and decided to take a road trip to the Mississippi Delta. “We spent a number of days and nights in restaurants and enjoyed the cuisine,” Brian Tam said. “We started brainstorming about a concept that would be welcomed in the area, but not what everyone else had. We came up with a southern concept with a bit of a Delta influence on it.” From there, the Tams along with their operating partner since 1988 David Janowitz and executive chef Patrick Becker started working on recipes for more than 18 months. Specialties include: • Bacon-wrapped brisket meatloaf • Catfish cakes • Fried green tomato BLT sliders

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• Homemade from scratch pickles • Cornmeal breading The ingredients that go into the dishes are available are often from local businesses, Tam said. Additionally, beer from local craft breweries such as Forsyth’s own Cherry Street is offered. “Everything we do is fresh,” Janowitz said. “We have one small freezer to hold ice cream, that’s it.” The restaurant has been open for five weeks and is open for dinner only right now. But so far, it’s been successful, Tam said. “We’ve been well received by the community,” he said. “Each week and day are busier than the one before.” And even with this new adventure, Tam’s other restaurant isn’t suffering. In fact, he said the two complement each other. “The menus are different,” he said. “Tupelo isn’t open for lunch, Backstage is. Tupelo is open Sunday night, Backstage isn’t.” Some diners have tested this model

The crew of Tam’s Tupelo is composed of, from left, executive chef Patrick Becker, operating partner David Janowitz, co-owners Kelly and Brian Tam and manager Selena Henderson. and Janowitz said he often sees the same customers at both locations. “Customers enjoy something different,” Tam said. “The guests appreciate our commitment to service and food. It’s what made us successful at Tam’s Backstage and hopefully we will be able to build on that here.” Janowitz said the customers often pick up on the homegrown concept of the restaurant. “A lot of people get tired of chain restaurants,” Janowitz said. “It’s a whole different feel here, not just the menu, but the atmosphere and what we do. We do whatever makes the guests happy.” And the timing of this opening couldn’t be better. Soon, Tam’s time as a commissioner will be over (he’s not seeking a fourth term) and he said he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, butT:\ADS_2015\NFAYP also at his restaurants.

The menu is inspired by southern cuisine. “We’re excited about this concept,” Tam said. “It has a lot of energy. It pushes the envelope food and beveragewise.” For information on Tupelo, visit tamstupelo.com.

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North Fulton, Forsyth home values up almost 8% Back to school means a lot of things to a lot of people. Among workmates, it means more traffic on the roads. Among parents, it either means not having to coordiGEOFF SMITH nate camp-pickups Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com and drop-offs, or just being relieved that they no longer have to fill idle time. But to us in the real estate industry, it means then end of the buying season. Activity is typically strongest during the summer months because many parents believe it’s best to move when their children are out of school. So June and July are known as the buying season. This June, for example, inventory levels in North Fulton and Forsyth jumped by 416 houses from where they were in May. If you have been reading my articles, or anyone else’s for that matter, you will know that inventory levels are very low. And they have been for several years. Atlanta’s job market is one of the hottest in the country, and people are moving here in droves. Last year more than 90,000 people moved to the Metro Atlanta area. And homebuilders are not keeping up, so therefore inventory this June was measured at about 3.5 months for both Fulton and Forsyth, according to the Georgia MLS. This means that if no new inventory was put on the market, there would be no homes to sell in 3.5 months. Most experts say a healthy inventory supply is about 6 months. What’s so unhealthy about low inventory? For one, if you’ve tried to buy a house recently, you know it’s like competing in an Olympic event. Sellers are getting list-price and choosing from multiple offers based on who can close the loan the fastest. You might

think that’s great for the sellers, but the problem is that most sellers are also buying. And this low inventory competition is driving home values up. According to Zillow, home values increased 7.89 percent in June from the same time last year. They have gone up 14.78 percent from the same time two years ago. That means a house that was worth $400,000 last year is today worth $431,560. And a $400,000-house from two years ago is today worth $459,120. So how is that bad for the seller? Most sellers are buying up. Meaning they are buying a house that is more expensive than the one they are living in. So consider a buyer who has that house that was worth $400,000 a year ago. They sell the house for $431,560 and make a profit of $31,560. That’s great. But let’s say they want to buy a house that was worth $500,000 last year. Because of values jumping, maybe they now have to pay $539,450 – or $39,450 more than they would have paid last year. The net is a loss of $7,890. The good news is the seller will have $31,560 more to put down on the new house. The bad news is they missed out on a significant increase in equity and their monthly payments will likely be higher, depending on how much extra they put down on their house.

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According to Zillow’s data, the largest 1-year price increases were seen in Cumming’s 30040 Zip code at 12 percent, Milton’s 30004 at 10 percent, Alpharetta’s 30009 at 9.4 percent, and Roswell’s 30075 and 30076 at 8 percent and 8.6 percent. The largest twoyear jump was in Alpharetta’s 30009 where values have jumped a whopping 20 percent. When we talk about rising home values, most people’s minds warily wander to memories of the crash in ’08. If you have not read, yes, values have increased higher than where they were before the crash. The peak was in August of 2007. Compared to then, average home values in North Fulton and Forsyth are only 8.88 percent higher today. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Roswell makes case to GDOT for Holcomb Bridge signal Key to open up Roswell Village for big-ticket anchor stores By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell officials sat down Aug. 4 with Georgia Department of Transportation officials to pitch a traffic signal that could open up a marooned shopping center in the middle of Roswell’s business district. The city did not get a “Yes,” but officials did get an enthusiastic promise to study the plan further. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Councilmen Jerry Orlans and Mike Palermo and Roswell Economic Development Director Steve Stroud met at City Hall with GDOT Transportation Board member Mark Burkhalter and GDOT District Engineer Kathy Zahul to pitch their idea for a traffic signal on Holcomb Bridge Road just east of the Atlanta Highway (Ga. 9) intersection. That plan would open up the 145,000-square-foot Roswell Village shopping center that is currently moribund because of a lack of traffic flow. It could provide more impetus for Roswell Town Center Mall across Holcomb Bridge on the north. Roswell says if the traffic signal were to be installed to allow Holcomb Bridge traffic access to Roswell Village, at long last the shopping center could reach its economic potential. The Sterling Organization, which specializes in turning around under-performing commercial properties, bought the property in 2014. Now the company has two “major anchor tenants” interested in coming there. But those tenants want east-west access in and out of Holcomb Bridge Road before committing. It has become a chicken-or-the-egg situation because GDOT does not want to make a commitment to the traffic signal and other intersection alterations on Holcomb Bridge Road so close to the Atlanta High

Roswell Village Shopping Center is seeking GDOT help to get better access from Holcomb Bridge Road. GDOT in turn has agreed to study a Sterling proposal that would require another traffic signal on Holcomb Bridge Road. way intersection without a firm commitment from the commercial owners. They want Sterling in as a player, not a spectator. GDOT’s Zahul said, even then, there are larger concerns about adding another traffic signal so close to the Atlanta Highway-Holcomb Bridge intersection. “The Grimes Bridge-Holcomb Bridge signal was barely close enough [for a signal light],” Zahul said. “We are development friendly, but there are difficulties making the plan you are talking about work.” The main difficulty is how to ensure cars exiting the shopping center will have space to enter Holcomb Bridge Road which is already congested. “To make it work, the cars have to have a lane they can pull into,” she said. “We know from experience that is tough to do. So we begin with ‘No.’” But she said GDOT was willing to listen. Zahul said GDOT would be more amenable to a right-in and

right-out only solution that would also allow pedestrian crossing of Holcomb Bridge. Sterling spokesman Roger Wise Jr. said Sterling’s anchor clients are only interested in a full signal that allows east- and west-bound access. “We recognize that is the issue. And where you have strong partners and strong anchors, people will find a way,” Zahul said. “But if traffic is backed up at the signal, those anchor customers trying to get out are not going to be happy.” There simply is not much storage space along Holcomb Bridge Road between the Atlanta Highway intersection and the Grimes Bridge intersection, she said. That is where Sterling’s traffic engineer Abdul E. Amer was able to step in to say he had a solution.

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Business RadioX opens in Alpharetta

Piedmont Urgent Care opens in Milton Business name: Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet Owners: Melissa Smith and Samantha Smith About: Piedmont Urgent Car is an urgent care center and walk-in clinic open seven days a week for 360 days a year. They take all commercial

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CALENDAR NEIGHBORHOOD WATER WATCH INFORMATIONAL MEETING

BIG GREEN EGG BATTLE

It’s a food fight between Johns Creek police officers and firefighters as they square off in a cooking contest at 1 p.m. Bounce houses, a petting zoo and live music will be available starting at noon. The fun will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from noon-4 p.m. at A&S Culinary Concepts on 9945 Jones Bridge Road. Tickets to sample the results of the contest are $10 per person. More information and tickets can be found at johnscreekga.gov. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calednar.

EVENTS: LUNCHBOX GALLERY ARTIST TALK: MICHAEL DILLON

What: Local artist Michael Dillon will talk about his sculpture “Avian,” which now sits at the Roswell Area Park Lake. Free lunch will be included. When: Friday, Aug. 12, noon-2 p.m. Where: Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

OPEN HEART COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional southern food in the Cook house hearth. When: Aug. 12-13, 2 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

OLYMPIC ROWING BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

What: Everyone is invited to join the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association as they host a free Chik-n-Waffles breakfast and watch the Olympic rowing finals. Come learn about the sport. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. Where: AJRA Boat House, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell More info: ajracrew.com

COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES 5K AND FUN RUN

What: Join the third annual 5K and fun run to support foster and adopted children. All runners, of any level, get a shirt, packet of color and swag bag. When: Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: 219 Castleberry Road, Cumming Cost: 5K starts at $30 for adults, $15 for child; discounts for teams More info and registration: safft.org/ color

AREA 13.1/TERRESTRIAL 5K

What: Escape the alien invasion on this flat course. The race supports nonprofits that provide help to the people of South Africa through education, feeding programs and educational libraries. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 7-10 p.m. Where: Starts at 575 Riverside Road, Roswell Cost: 5K registration is $40; half marathon registration is $75. More info and registration: alienhalf. com

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica.com

ROSWELL FREE FAMILY MOVIE SERIES

What: “Zootopia” will play for free at East Roswell Park as part of B98.5’s “B at the Movies” series along with concessions, games and prizes. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, at dusk Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: b985.com

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK IN JOHNS CREEK

What: The city of Johns Creek will present “Zootopia” on a huge inflatable screen, beginning at dusk with preshow activities starting two hours prior. Activities include a moonwalk, giant slide, face painting, entertainment, food and drinks. Free. When: Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Make an impact on the community and the Chattahoochee River by joining a team of volunteers in monitoring and improving the water quality in urban streams. Two informational meetings are scheduled. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 10-11 a.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; East Roswell Park Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413742

FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS: KATIE REEVES

What: District 2. Each board member holds monthly community meetings to keep residents informed about issues and to give citizens the opportunity to comment on board agenda items. When: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m. Where: Summit Hill Elementary School, 13855 Providence Road, Alpharetta More info: fultonschools.org

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ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Alive in Roswell offers live bands, food trucks, kid games and more at two venues connected by a free trolley service. When: Thursday, Aug. 18, 5-9 p.m. Where: Historic Canton Street and Roswell Square More info: aliveinroswell.com

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What: District 1. When: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. Where: Vickery Mill Elementary School, 1201 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: fultonschools.org

LINDA MCCAIN AND JULIA BERNATH

What: Board President and board member for district 7, respectively, joint meeting. When: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Environmental Center, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: fultonschools.org

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

TRAIN

What: Train with special guest Andy Grammer will perform. When: Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets starting at $25 More info: vzwamp.com

ATLANTA CONCERT BAND

What: Enjoy a free Sci-Fi themed concert performed by the Atlanta Concert Band. Some of the music featured at the concert will include “Star Wars,” “E.T.” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” When: Sunday, Aug. 14, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: atlantaconcertband.org or 404-358-1966

DIXIE CHICKS

What: The Grammy Award-winning Dixie Chicks will perform as part of their DCX MMXVI World Tour. When: Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets starting at $30 More info: vzwamp.com

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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

What: Learn how to help out at a local library with multiple volunteer opportunities available. Attendance at one volunteer orientation is mandatory to start. When: Monday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org/volunteer

E-BOOKS WITH EASE

What: Learn how to use Overdrive to add e-books and audiobooks to a Kindle, Nook, iOS or Android device. Registration required. When: Monday, Aug. 15, 6-6:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

LAZY LOUIE’S LUCKY DAY

What: Barry Stewart Mann performs his summer program with a fun-filled, book-based performance for all ages. This is a rescheduled event from the July Summer Reading Program. When: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 10:3011:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Roswell Library will sell all kinds of hard cover and paperback books along with DVDs, CDs and vinyl. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell Library for books and programs. When: Aug. 18-20, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Aug 21, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: forl.net

ALPHARETTA TEEN BOOK CLUB

What: Join the discussion with this month’s book, “Denton Little’s Death Date,” by Lance Rubin. To join, email marcia.divack@fultoncountyga.gov or talk to the Information Desk at the library. When: Thursday, Aug. 18, 6-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or marcia.divack@fultoncountyga.gov

Big Creek Greenway Phase 4 is now open.

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Newest phase of Forsyth County’s Big Creek Greenway now open New phase extends trail by 2.8 miles FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The newest phase of Forsyth County’s Big Creek Greenway is now open for use. The new stretch of the popular multi-use trail, referred to as Phase 4, extends the Greenway by approximately 2.8 miles. This results in a total trail length of approximately 9.6 miles. The new phase begins at the Bethelview Road trailhead and generally runs northward along Big Creek, then runs parallel to Kelly Mill Road and ends at Johnson Road. The project was funded by the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by voters in 2008. “The Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County is a very popular amenity, and we are excited to open up this new phase for use,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Pryor. “We are sincerely appreciative of the voters’ support in 2008 of the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond that made this new section of the trail possible.” District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent, in whose district the new trail section is located, commented on the topography of the new phase. “In some areas of the new phase, due to the lay of the land on which we needed to build, there is a bit of a slope or incline,” said Levent. “I have heard from some constituents that this will be welcomed from the perspective of providing a greater workout

challenge. I have also heard from some constituents who had some concerns about the incline. To that end, we are considering the possibility of adding a spur in this area in the future that could potentially provide an alternative for those looking for a more family friendly route.” Due to the Bethelview Road bridge widening work currently in progress, those utilizing the newly-opened section of the Greenway will notice a temporary segment of the trail in the area of the bridge construction work. In this area, the trail narrows from its typical 12-foot width to about 8 feet wide, with an overhead clearance of approximately nine to 10 feet. This temporary section is expected to remain in use for approximately two years, for the duration of the bridge construction. Trail users are asked to exercise caution in this area. For information about the Big Creek Greenway and Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, visit forsythco.com/parks. About the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County: The Big Creek Greenway is a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail offering an ideal setting for walking, jogging, biking and inline skating. Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenway opened in 2009. With the opening of the new Phase 4, the trail now spans from McFarland Parkway to the intersection of Kelly Mill Road and Johnson Road. Plans are in progress for a future Phase

5 that will extend the trail from the end of Phase 4 to Sawnee Mountain Preserve. Two sections of the Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail in Forsyth County are temporarily closed and are expected to reopen by August 31. The segment between the McFarland Parkway and the Union Hill Road trailheads, from mile maker 1.3 to mile marker 1.4, is closed due to the widening project on Ga. 400. A renovation project on a portion of Phase 1 of the Big Creek Greenway is underway, resulting in the temporary closure from the Union Hill Road trailhead extending north approximately half mile to mile maker 0.4. All four of the Big Creek Greenway trailheads (listed below) will remain open throughout these closures. Big Creek Greenway access points: • 5120 Bethelview Road – parking and bathrooms • 4110 Carolene Way at Fowler Park – parking and bathrooms (follow the signs inside the park) • McFarland Parkway east of Ga. 400 – parking for approximately 50 vehicles and portable bathrooms • 5259 Union Hill Road – parking for approximately 25 vehicles and bathrooms Big Creek Greenway Hours: • March through October – 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. • November through February – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Alert: Continued from Page 46 After you hang up, verify the story by calling the parents or other relatives of the “grandchild.” Never wire money to someone under uncertain conditions. It is nearly impossible to recover or trace money that has been wired. Overpayment Scams How It Works: The overpayment scam targets people selling items online on websites such as Craigslist and eBay. If you were selling an item online, the potential buyer would offer to pay you more money than the agreed price. At the time of transaction, they’ll send a real cashier’s check that has no monetary value tied to it. Or they’ll send a fake PayPal email that requires you to show a “shipping/

ate physician who builds trust with her patients by providing sound medical guidance and coordination of patient care. She maintains her high standards of care by continually updating her knowledge in many areas. These areas include but are not limited to diseases of the heart and blood vessels, diabetes, cancer, digestive diseases, hormonal disorders, infections, kidney disease, respiratory disorders, allergies, blood diseases and arthritis - from mid-adolescence (aged 16 and older) to the elderly. She actively participates in various community healthcare activities and initiatives providing care for the underprivileged. She likes spending time with family and friends, loves food, cooking and entertaining. Hobbies include biking, hiking and nature walks. She lives in Johns Creek with her husband and two children. tracking number” before the funds are transferred. By the time you’ve sent the item, it’s too late. How to Avoid It: Never send out any items until payments clear. Once you lose possession of the item, you no longer have any leverage with the buyer. Always report these offers of overpayment to the website where you are selling your item. Sue McCormick and Stacy Fotos are the owners of Synergy HomeCare North Atlanta and provide non-medical homecare to the seniors in the North Metro Atlanta area. Their caregivers assist people of all ages with any activity of daily living and their goal is to keep your loved ones safe and in their home for as long as possible. Call today for a free home assessment at 770-777-4781 or visit their website for more information. www.SynergyHomeCare.com/NorthAtlanta

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SCHOOLS

First day of school JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Fulton Schools went back to school Monday, August 8, 2016. We made a stop at Wilson Creek Elementary school to take a few pictures.

Media Specialist, MJ Sturgeon, right, and paraprofessional Mary Ann Bello can’t wait for the school year to start.

PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

Kevin and Katelynn Park have mixed emotions about school starting.

Oghie and Tameka Ojior are excited for Esiyena to start school.

Friday, September 30th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Laasya Mallavarma plays with Playdoh before school officially starts.

Wongel Yohannes, Moses Kaplowitz, Natha’lia day to begin.

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Monthly Meeting & Luncheon! Meet our 2016-2017 Board of Directors and Chairman Circle Representatives Thursday, August 18th 11:30 AM - 1 PM The Taylor Lodge at St. Benedict Church 11045 Parsons Road Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Riana Patel, left, and Raaga Sarraff hug as they reunite after summer break.

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Abigail Skalet is prepared for the first day.

Parents walk their student to their class.

Riley, left, sends off sister Milly Fluery to school.

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COMMUNITY

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Assistant Fire Marshal Ed Botts makes sure students know what to do to get out in case of a house fire. watch him put on all of his turnout gear and let them ask questions what each piece of equipment is for. The older kids ask surprisingly technical questions. That is all to the good. “It teaches them a lot about what it takes to fight a fire. It also gives kids a

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“I don’t want a child to be scared of a firefighter. Children should know the firefighter is their friend and run to him and not away,” Botts said. He also teaches them things that they may have to tell their parents. That includes what is the first thing to do in case of a fire: Get out of the house. Families should also establish a meeting place in the event of a fire, such as under a prominent tree or at the mailbox. That way, the grownups can quickly establish if everyone is there or someone may still be inside. “The odds are folks will never have to use that information. But having a plan and reminding children about the plan from time to time can save lives. And that’s what we’re all about,” he said. Natisha Lee, a mentor with Dunwoody Christian Academy, said she thinks the tour at the fire station is a great idea. “They learn a fire is a serious thing. And it was great to see how the fireman’s equipment has changed over the years. And learning what they should do in a fire is important,” she said. “They learn something that is really useful and in a way that they will remember it.”

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Safest: Continued from Page 4 5,000 population. The raw data report looks at: • Property crimes –burglary, larcenytheft, motor vehicle theft and arson • Violent crimes – murder/manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault Data is collected from all law enforcement agencies that chose to participate in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. The data is then standardized to reflect violent and property crimes per 100,000 residents, to account for population. The aggregated “crime score” weighs violent crime at 80 percent and property crime at 20. Though property crime is more prevalent, ValuePenguin considers violent crime of more concern

GDOT: Continued from Page 39 He said in his plan, by shaving a few seconds off the thru-put westbound at the Atlanta Highway intersection, there should be enough time to clear storage on westbound for exiting Roswell Village traffic. Zahul agreed to arrange a GDOT meeting with Amer to evaluate his proposal for Roswell Village. Mayor Wood said any plan for Roswell Village should be part of a more comprehensive overhaul of the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor. He noted that Roswell is supporting the TSPLOST that, if passed in November, will give the city the wherewithal to complete some long-standing transportation projects that could ease corridor traffic. One project the mayor mentioned is the Mansell Road extension which would push across to Ga.92/Crossville Road south to connect to Atlanta Highway. That would bleed off northbound Atlanta Highway traffic headed to Ga. 92. “We will also be able to do the Sun Valley extension that would ease Holcomb traffic,” Wood said. “With the TSPLOST we can look at that whole corridor.” Roswell Inc.’s Stroud said he was pleased with what he saw as a great first meeting. “It was very positive. We had the City Council, GDOT, the property owners and the Transportation Board [Burkhalter] all in agreement this is a worthy project for the city’s economic development,” Stroud said. “We are working on solutions for

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to town residents. “Then we adjusted the crime score for population size, giving more slack to larger cities. Finally, we ranked the cities based on their crime scores,” Gulliford said. ValuePenguin relies heavily on those crime statistics, there it does not look so closely for North Fulton’s demographics such as education and high standard of living. Andrew Pentis, and editor of the report, said the most important factors accounting for these safe cities are violent and property crimes per 100,000 residents. “These data points, provided to us by the cities via the FBI’s report, are the basis for the study,” Pentis said. “Our study doesn’t dive into the data of affluence or education.” “What I can say is that these cities earned their rankings in this study through reporting low rates of property and violent crimes to the FBI.”

We are working on solutions for Holcomb Bridge Road in the long and short term and looking at the opportunity to breathe life into an important shopping center that is not bringing in any tax revenue right now.” STEVE STROUD Roswell Economic Development Director

Holcomb Bridge Road in the long and short term and looking at the opportunity to breathe life into an important shopping center that is not bringing in any tax revenue right now. “That was a pretty good day’s work. And if things continue to move forward it will be a huge economic impact for the city as well as taking a big stab at looking at the bigger picture of traffic congestion in the city,” he said.

Why these rates are low in the first place would be a better question for someone who is more expert in North Fulton’s geographical area, he said. Generally speaking, Pentis said he

would normally associate higher rates of education and affluence with lower rates of crime. But that is a general assumption and not specifically something specifically examined in the study.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Johns Creek STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP on Monday, August 15, 2016 The Mayor and Council of the City of Johns Creek will have a Strategic Planning Workshop on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 1:00pm to 6:30pm. The Workshop will be held in the Taylor Farms Conference Room, located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 in Johns Creek, GA 30097. The purpose of the Workshop will be to continue review and discussion of the Johns Creek Strategic Plan. Contact the city clerk at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions regarding this notice. PLEASE NOTE, the Mayor and Council have cancelled their 5:00pm Work Session on August 15th in order to allow time for this Strategic Planning Workshop. Joan Jones City Clerk

Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of 09/03/16. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Vehicle key Dell laptop/tablet Red book Black book Black wallet Ga driver license S&w 642 revolver Ammunition Gun parts Sakroots wallet Florida license Social security card Wells fargo visa Us bank mastercard Assorted discount cards Brown leather wallet and contents Georgia driver’s license Tripods Black leather coach brand money clip U.S. currency

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 from the Target on State Bridge Road. Police were called to the Target by a loss prevention officer who saw Hamad Babar, 35, allegedly conceal $500 worth of merchandise and attempt to leave without paying. While Babar was being arrested, 45-year-old Darin Czech was allegedly seen abandoning a cart near the entrance when he saw Babar in custody. The cart had $900 worth of unpaid-for Nicorette gum in it. Czech was later arrested after police pulled over his Honda CRV in the parking lot. Czech had a warrant out from Cobb County for probation violation on

a previous burglary conviction.

Cards stolen, account hit for $9K in fraud JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported fraud July 28 after discovering $9,000 in withdrawals had been made on his joint bank account that neither he nor his wife made. The victim told Johns Creek police that someone apparently used his personal information to order two replacement credit cards July 21 and then stole the cards from the victim’s mailbox. The victim’s bank reported that the cards were used a total of 15 times July 26 to withdraw funds from both his checking and savings accounts. Both accounts have been locked.

$850 cashed in bad checks MILTON, Ga. — A man reported multiple cases of fraud July 22 after realizing that someone had been cashing checks with his personal information on them. The victim read his bank account and saw that someone had been cashing SunTrust checks with his account number for a total of $850 at Ingles supermarkets between June 30 and July 3. Ingles headquarters provided a copy of the checks used. The checks that were cashed did not have the same logo as the victim’s checks. When police ran the phone number and driver’s license number written on the checks, a legitimate name came up, but police did not say if the man was a suspect.

job as a financial consultant. He filed a police report as a precaution.

Broken taillights reveal wanted man ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested a man during a traffic stop July 19 when they found out he had multiple warrants. While police were patrolling on Commerce Parkway, an officer saw a red Toyota Corolla drive by without any taillights or brake lights. When the driver, 46-year-old Eric Morgan, was stopped, he said that his company had recently purchased the car, and he was unaware that the lights weren’t working. Police got a hit on Morgan’s name from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department for three counts of fraud.

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2 cars lose rims; stolen overnight

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On July 31, a man reported an attempted burglary after finding his bedroom window shattered. Police found “red smears” on the glass and a rock near the broken window that might have been used to break it. No items were missing from the residence, but the man noted that his computer bag and workspace looked like they had been disturbed. The man said that he thinks the suspect was looking for valuable information that he possesses due to his

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police responded July 18 to two calls about stolen tire rims on Calibre Creek Parkway. At 7 a.m., police were told by one of the victims that someone had removed the rims from their black Chevrolet Suburban. The suspect had also broken the front passenger window and took a silver Apple iPad. A few minutes later, police were alerted that another victim was reporting the same crime just down the road. The second victim’s car was also missing all four rims, valued at $1,600. No other items were reported missing.

DEATH NOTICES John R. Bunnell, 60, of Roswell, passed away July 24, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Stanley Roberts Daugherty, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 28, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

William H. Latham, 77, of Roswell, passed away July 24, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Mark Chappelear, of Roswell, passed away July 30, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Norman Etheridge, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away July 26, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Eugene Rhodes, of Roswell, passed away July 30, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Gloria A. Young, 71, of Johns Creek, passed away July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Stephanie Harris, of Roswell, passed away July 25, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Lillie Stone Christopher, 87, of Cumming, passed away July 30, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Lucille Wright, of Roswell, passed away July 29, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Home.

Anne E. Roberson, 71, of Roswell, passed away July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Policing: Continued from Page 15 force, Krokoff has seen changes in police work and in the way community relations are maintained. Krokoff has noticed slight differences from when he joined in Feb. 2015 to today in Milton. “Things have changed here but not as a result of what you’re seeing nationally,” he said. “We make sure that we engage our community. We view them as partners in public safety as opposed to us imposing public safety upon them.” Milton’s growing diverse population is a cause for notice given the racial tensions within the United States. The city is seeing a growing increase in its Asian and African-American population.

Krokoff is used to seeing diverse populations though. He served as police chief in Albany, N.Y., where, he said 25 percent of the population was below the poverty line. Milton police undergo training that allows them to be aware and sensitive to the different cultures coming into the area. “There’s a fairly significant diverse population here and it’s only growing,” he said. “We do conduct a lot of diversity training. With each cultural group, you have your own set of cultural norms. It’s important that officers understand what those norms are so that they can function better.” Krokoff added, “You have to understand the different values and cultural differences to be able to effectively do your job,” he said. “Without knowledge of the cultural differences, you’re not going to be successful, and that’s the

kind of training we’re focusing on.” Regarding the climate of police relations in the country right now, Krokoff mentioned that it is a constant notice to officers as to the responsibility they carry. “It’s a stark reminder about the dangers of doing our job,” he said. “Officers are reminded of their training and remember how vulnerable they truly are out there wearing a uniform. Right now I’m sure their training is in the forefront of their mind.” Besides the turmoil taking place in the United States, the Milton community in North Fulton has worked well with the Milton police and has typically been respectful of officers. Krokoff even mentioned that many of the people officers interact with are carrying guns legally without any dangerous situations occurring. “We have a very supportive commu-

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engage our community. We view them as partners in public safety as opposed to us imposing public safety upon them.” STEVEN KROKOFF Police Chief nity area,” he said. “If you’re involved in a traffic stop or an officer approaches you, just be respectful and listen to directions. When people communicate well, it’s amazing how well things go.”

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Part-time S e c r e t a r y / Housekeeper: Healthy, happy, dependable, organized. Very good English. Secretarial/ computer skills. Light housekeeping. Nonsmoking/drugs/very light drinker. Prefer college degree. Approximately 20 hours/week (10am-5:30pm). $15/ hour plus bonuses. Some travel to Dawsonville. realestatetreasure@ msn.com Graphic Designer/ Photoshop “Expert” Good hourlywage. Email resume: ksmall@homefields. com

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Sales Estate Sale ROSWELL 350 Crossville Court 30076. Friday 8/12-Sunday 8/14, 8am-4pm. Cookware, tools, furniture, clothes

Pet Supplies

Building Supplies

Cemetery

AQUARIUM: 60 gallon tank plus cabinet. Light plus timer, filter, air pump, heater, auto feeder, chemicals, books. $350. 770-886-3268/Cumming

DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $800 both. 678-492-2300

ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK Pine Hill Section, Lots 1,2. $6000 each, Valued $9995 each. 404-401-3837

Pets for Sale

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Crucifixtion lot 48-D Space 1,2,3 & 4. Retail $5995/each. Buy @ $2995/each or $5000/ pair, or $9000/all 4. Mausoleum Building 1, Section A, Row 4, #19 & 20, retail $6995/ each, buy @ $4000/ each or $7000/both. 614-565-6944

JOHNS CREEK 385 Tanners Crossing. Saturday 8/13, 8am-12pm. Bargains galore, everything must go!

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

Yard Sale

Bargains

Moving Sale

JOHNS CREEK M u l t i - f a m i l ; y Medlock Bridge. 10235 Groomsbridge Road 30022. Friday 8/12 8am-1pm.

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

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Antiques VINTAGE DRESSER/ MIRROR: Black walnut, 2 drawer, on legs. $175. 770-889-8812 VINTAGE ROCKER: Black/gold, traditional. $75. 770-889-8812

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

Cemetery

Greenlawn/Roswell Garden of Crucifixion. Lot 145A, Spaces 1,2, and 3. $4000/ each or $11,000/all. (Retail $6995/each). Space includes vault, $500 additionally. 678-758-3930.

Furniture BAR STOOLS, 3 wooden swivel top with back, oak finish, $45 all. 770-888-2790 BARSTOOLS: Three 24”, Upholstered backs and seats. $100/all. 678-807-7112 ROLLTOP DESK: Small, oak, 25 years old. $125. 770-889-8812. TWIN BED: Head Board and Foot Board, mattress. New! $87. 770-667-3577 ROCKER, wicker. Honey color, low back with cushion. $40. 770-889-8812

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 53 Furniture TWIN HEADBOARDS, FOOTBOARDS, cherry, hardwood, traditional spindle styling. $100 each. 770-889-8812 European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $500. Photos. 678-549-6057. E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER: Walnut, 5’ wide. $25. 770-8898812 CORNER HUTCH: $300. 678-807-7112 for details

Garden/Lawn LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman 42”. 19.5 HP variation speed. Slightly used. $895. 770-410-9331

Medical Equipment ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED: Chrome rails. 87”x40”. No mattress. Like new! $325. 770-530-1188 EZ CARRIER for mobility scooter or wheelchair or cargo. Fits 2” receiver. $225. 770-530-1188 HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1700. 770-569-1103 WALKER: Hugo Elite, 4 wheels, seat backrest, saddleback $60. 770-530-1188

Miscellaneous P O R T A B L E GENERATOR: PorterCable 10,000 watt. 20 HP Honda engine. Factory condition; never used! $950 firm. 470239-2555.

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Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO: Upright, and bench. Excellent condition! Piano light. $200. 770-597-8239

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Condo for Sale

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

ALPHARETTA-VILLAGES OF DEVONSHIRE 1BR/1BA. Gated. Pool, clubhouse, tennis. Walking trails. Exercise facility. Granite. Refrigerator. Washer/ dryer. Fireplace. $133,900. Raymoss Inc, Patricia Walker 678-779-4663

Real Estate Acreage/Lots

Home for Sale

PIANO, BG, Yamaha. Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo. 404-455-8845 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787 BUNDY A LTO SAXAPHONE Serviced; new pads and cork. $300. 770-4429260 VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, topspruce, back-maple. $200. 770-667-0140

0.47 acre Residential Lot off of River Club Drive, backs up to Yellow River in Gwinnett County $30,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034 CLARINET: Selmer, 1400 Student Model. Serviced, hard case. $250. 404-433-7311

Recreation GUN CABINET: Wooden, with locking glass front and bottom storage. Holds 5 rifles. $100. 770-888-2790 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

Commercial Space for Lease

POKER TABLE: Octagonal walnut, seats 8. $300. 770-889-8812 BIKE: Mens TREK II: Very good condition! (Accessories available) $700 accessories included. 404-291-3729 POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $1500. 404-934-7307 GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275. 770-740-9757

537 Lake Center Parkway at Lake Center Plaza, Cumming. Five units available at approx 1,250 SF each, 4 are contiguous. Minimum lease 2 years. Asking $15/SF plus utilities. Call Christy Scally, Keller W i l l i a m s 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

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4030 Bridle Ridge, Suwanee. 4BR/3.5BR Brick Ranch in Lambert School District! Master on main, split bedroom plan, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and whirlpool tub, landscaped home with screened in porch and fenced yard in a fabulous sought after pool and tennis community. $393,500 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

5910 Leaning Rock Place, Cumming. Fabulous 3BR/3.5BA well maintained home with master on main, has a lake view, fenced yard, finished basement, hardwood floors, room for boat parking and only 1 mile away from Tidwell Boat Ramp and Park. $298,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com 1695 Spot Road Connector, Cumming. Bungalow on .71 acres with commercial potential and possible assemblage for more acreage. Backs up to Sawnee Elementary. Great location for landscaping, florist, antique shop, etc. House sold “as is” $125,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

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Personal Care Home in Milton with 100% occupancy seeking new Corporate Ownership. $699,000.Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

Personal Care Home in Roswell with 100% occupancy is seeking new Corporate Ownership. $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

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Storage Buildings ALPHARETTA

2800SF. Unconditioned, no office/toilet, overheead door. No combustibles. $1500/ month. 770-401-6475

Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $159,000. 770-845-5709

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August 2016 – October 2016

SUPPORT GROUPS Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom C This group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The group does not meet JuneAugust but will resume on September 20, 2016. Call John Dorso at 678-694-8726 to register or to obtain more information. Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday 9/13 10 a.m. to noon A cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call 1-800-227-2345 to register. Epilepsy Support Group The third Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm Classroom A/B People with epilepsy as well as their family and care-providers are invited to attend this support group. The meetings will provide time for attendees to share helpful information and resources from their own experiences. Educational presentations by professionals will sometimes be offered. Please contact Tim for more information at 770-667-9363. Stroke Support Group Last Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm to 7:30PM North Fulton Hospital; ACE Dayroom Please join Stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share and support one another. The group is facilitated by the Stoke Program Coordinator and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. RSVP to Keisha C. Brown at 770-751-2649 or Keisha.Brown@wellstar.org Gamblers Anonymous Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Classroom C Anyone interested in stopping gambling is invited to attend this 12 step program. Anonymity is the foundation of fellowship in this group. For more information please call David at 770-862-2564.

Breast Cancer Support Group 1st Thursday of every month 10:30am-11:30am. Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Sarah Bentley, RN, Oncology Services Manager, at 770-751-2556 for location and to register Lupus Support Group Third Saturday of every month, 11-1pm Classroom C. Informal meetings to share experiences and learn from others. Guest speakers occasionally present and we also participate in some Lupus Foundation of America events. Contact Julie for more info 404-626-2394, lupusgroup4roswell@gmail.com Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Every Fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00 - 11:00am Classroom C. Please join our monthly support group for caregivers and family members of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related disorders. The support group offers a place to share information, support each other and learn about resources in your community. Call Christine at 404-786-3433 for more information. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturday 8/20, 9/10, and 10/1 10:00am-3:00pm Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR* Saturday 9/17 and 10/22 CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45

For more information on classes, to register, or to find a physician, call 770-751-2660 or visit www.wellstar.org All classes are held in the hospital classrooms, unless otherwise indicated. *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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Healthcare Provider CPR* Saturday 8/13 9am-1pm AHA CPR course for healthcare professionals. $55 Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturday 8/13, 9/10, and 10/8 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at NFH to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call 404-527-7180 for more information and to register. Water Birth Thursdays 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, and 10/20 7:00 p.m. For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required Maternity Tours Please join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/ Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour. SPECIAL EVENTS Free Skin Cancer Screening Thursday August 18 Appointments start at 5:30 pm Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. Do you have a suspicious looking spot on your body? Have it checked out by a dermatologist. Free, Registration is required. Free Stroke Presentation and blood pressure screenings at Roswell Library Tuesday September 20 1:30 pm-2:30 pm 115 Norcross Street AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesday September 20 9:00 am - 4:00 pm WellStar North Fulton Hospital Geared to the safety needs of the older driver. Insurance companies offer a 15% discount for 3 years to those who have completed this course. Registration required; $20 ($15 w/AARP membership)