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19-year-old drowns after Lanier party

By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com

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From left, Shirley Hendrix, Beth Davenport, Martha Montgomery, Mary Anne Merfeld, Paula Mullavey and Kay Gettys pose during their advanced BrushStrokes workshop.

BrushStrokes opens in Forsyth Specialty paint store offers workshops

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Do-it-yourself enthusiasts have found a new painting resource in Forsyth County. BrushStrokes by Mary Anne, a specialty paint store and workshop studio, opened in May at 415 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 225 in Cumming.

BrushStrokes opened in Roswell in 2012 and sold products at the Lakewood 400 market before opening another store.

“We already had a lot of customers in Cumming that were going to other locations to buy

our paint,” said Mary Anne Merfeld, the owner.

“We wanted to open a location so that it was more convenient.”

Merfeld said that the store’s paints are specially designed for furniture. One popular item, called Chalk Paint, is named for its chalky finish.

Brushstrokes also offers workshops on how to create different finishes with the paints and other products.

Merfeld holds about five sessions a month, with introductory classes Aug. 9, 19, 23 and 26, and an advanced workshop Aug. 16.

“We have a lot of friends come together, a lot of mothers and daughters, husbands and wives,” Merfeld said. “Most of the people that come are DIY’ers.”

For more information, visit www.brushstrokesbymaryanne.com.

CUMMING, Ga. — Nineteenyear-old Forsyth County resident Cody Daniel Gibbs’ body was recovered from Lake Lanier on Thursday, Aug. 7, about two days after a party the teen attended was broken up by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Gibbs was one of five teens among about 35 in attendance. He was listed as missing from the party at Two Mile Creek Park.

“We received a noise disturbance call at 12:11 a.m. Tuesday morning,” said Deputy Doug Rainwater of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Rainwater said the park closed at 10 p.m., but was not gated.

“When our deputy responded, several attendees scattered, with many going into the lake,” Rainwater said.

“We did find alcohol and marijuana at the scene and believe narcotics were also present,” Rainwater said.

“This was definitely an illegal party, which is obviously why the attendees scattered.”

Two of the five missing 18- to 22-year-olds were discovered safe and the sheriff’s office was notified of two more found safe after local news stations reported on the missing.

That left only Gibbs missing, and the sheriff’s office along with the Forsyth

We did find alcohol and marijuana at the scene and believe narcotics were also present.”

DOUG RAINWATER Forsyth County Sheriff’ Deputy County Fire Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources continued their search.

“We were in contact with the victim’s family and made it clear that we just wanted to make sure he was safe, since it was reported that he went toward the water when leaving the party,” Rainwater said.

Forsyth County Fire Department Chief Jason Shivers said a search started early Tuesday morning, but was postponed until shortly after dawn.

“We worked with sonar operations using vessels, hoping to find a hit to be able to send our divers in,” he said.

The body was discovered early Thursday morning about 50 feet from the park by the lead detective on the case.

Gibbs is one of seven deaths at the lake this year.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies found more than anticipated after investigating a broken down truck on the side of the highway on July 27.

Trina Sosebee, 46, Jeffery Thomas, 42, and Nerene Elliot, 49, were charged with theft by taking and possession of tools for the commission of a crime, all misdemeanors, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident reports.

Deputies found the three suspects in a broken down red Jeep Grand Cherokee on the side of Ga. 400 just north of Browns Bridge Road.

When approached by deputies, a woman in the driver’s seat said the truck needed to rest because it was having issues.

During their conversation, the woman told deputies the truck was reported

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Man tries to bully check cashing FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man trying to cash checks got physically aggressive with Walmart employees, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

A cashier of Walmart, 5455 Atlanta Highway, told deputies July 24 Aaron Jacobs, 29, went to the customer service counter to cash a few checks.

The cashier said when she asked the man to show identification, Jacobs became angry.

He snatched the check from her hand and moved to the cashier’s line. He went from cashier to cashier to cashier until a manager was summoned.

When the manager asked for identification, he walked around the counter to her and allegedly pushed her against the counter grabbing her hand to yank the check away from her.

stolen in Hall County, but it was already located. As deputies tried to locate the truck’s VIN number, they found several boxes piled in the back, which the woman said were for a portable awning.

The woman appeared nervous and defensive when she explained where the boxes came from, so deputies put the passengers in investigative detention.

While the woman was being put inside the patrol car, she said she had two knives in each of her front pockets. Deputies searched her and found the top bolt to a padlock that had been cut off.

A search of the truck found a clipboard that contained maintenance records for a Ford van registered to a business in Alpharetta.

Deputies said the boxes were filled with shutters and windows frames and

When deputies arrived, a woman accompanying Jacobs was yelling at employees.

Jacobs was in the parking lot, but came back inside the store to talk to police.

Deputies reviewed video surveillance and watched the man grab and push the manager.

Jacobs was charged with simple battery, a misdemeanor, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.

Thief snatches purse from golf cart FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman playing golf Aug. 2 at Laurel Springs Golf Club in Suwanee found putting on the first hole costly.

When the woman got out of her golf cart to putt, a man ran up and snatched her purse, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

She told deputies she had parked her cart on the path just above the hole. She had walked about 60 feet to the green for her putt. Suddenly a man jumped over the fence off Mathis Airport Parkway, ran to the cart, grabbed her purse and jumped the fence and made his escape.

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She was unable to see in what direction he went, but he left her cellphone behind.

Copper stripped from homes FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two homes under construction had about $500 in copper pipe taken from them, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On July 23, a builder for homes in the Liberty subdivision told deputies two homes off Patriot Trail had copper pipes cut and removed.

The builder said it could have happened sometime between July 21 and that morning.

Deputies said they were unable to obtain any fingerprints from the incident.

Church awning damaged FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone hit the awning of a church and drove off, according to a Cumming Police incident report.

On July 30, the pastor of Trinity Worship Center

Church, 315 Kelly Mill Road, told deputies the awning behind the church had been struck and severely damaged.

The pastor said this makes the third time this has happened since the awning was built. He said they tried to build it with smaller poles to prevent a similar incident from happening again, but one of those poles was also damaged along with the main awning.

Deputies said the damage looked consistent with that of a small truck and there were pieces of what appeared to be a taillight scattered on the scene.

Shoplifter takes child on spree CUMMING, Ga. — A store employee watched a man shoplift while he carried a small child, according to a Cumming Police incident report.

On July 28, the loss prevention officer of Home Depot, 1000 Market Place Boulevard, told officers he saw a man alter the price tag from an item and exchange it with another to pay a lower price.

After the man paid the

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ceiling tile, not a portable awning. They found wire, bolt cutters, gas cans and rain suits among other items.

Deputies later went to Sunsetters, 6845 Shiloh Road, where the van was registered.

Deputies compared pictures of the items found in the truck to those in the business and they were the same.

Sunsetters employees completed an inventory of the store with deputies and found no other items missing. After canvassing the store, deputies found a wooden pallet leaned up against the back wall that divided the bay area from the office area. Deputies said it looked to have been used as a ladder to get into the office where a ceiling tile was missing.

The three suspects were taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.

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DUI arrests ►► Anthony J. Wetzel, 43,

of Highland Gate Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 25 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI and no headlights. ►► Joanne Belinda Wakeford, 37, of Shadewater Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 25 on Shadewater Drive in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cynthia Michelle Scoggins, 41, of Dawsonville was arrested July 26 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lawrence Goodman, 32, of Pilgrim Mill Way, Cumming, was arrested July 26 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Marion Joseph Rhodes, 65, of Magnolia Walk Trail, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 4 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming for DUI, following

too closely, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and drugs not kept in the original container. ►► Steven Harold Scroggins, 40, of Dawsonville was arrested July 27 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI. ►► Stephanie Claire McWeeney, 27, of Sugar Hill was arrested July 29 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Rhonda Scott Nelson, 45, of Windstone Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 5 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► David Alan Pace, 45, of

Pleasant Way, Cumming, was arrested July 25 on Spot Road in Cumming for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. ►► Michael Tanner Summerlin, 22, of Glenhaven Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 30 on Glenhaven Drive in Cumming for possession of marijuana and probation violation. ►► James L. Barnes, 23, of Woodberry Walk, Cumming, was arrested July 31 on Cross Roads Road in Cumming for

possession of methamphetamines, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and giving false information. ►► Jessica L. Petty, 25, of Dothan, Alabama, was arrested July 31 on Cross Roads Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and obstruction of a police officer. ►► Jason Harley Bump, 43, of Kilmington Court, Alpharetta, was arrested July 23 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and pedestrian under the influence of alcohol. ►► Robert Renardo Daniel, 21, of Lithonia was arrested July 26 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

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When the loss prevention officer confronted the man, he tried to use the child as a barrier while he ran across the parking lot toward Walmart. The man escaped with the child.

Moving man takes cash MILTON, Ga. – A moving man is suspected in stealing more

than $2,000 in cash from his partner July 30.

The two men had driven up to Milton from Texas as part of a moving contract.

The lead driver said he kept an envelope of cash with him, since the company only takes cash for direct moving jobs.

The money was kept beneath the seat in the truck’s cab, which was kept locked.

According to the driver, they were working on the moving job when his partner, Alex Kristopher Kirksey, 27, of Mobile, Alabama, asked for the truck’s keys to charge his phone.

Warrants for theft by taking more than $1,500 were issued for Kirksey.

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Lake Lanier claims 7 lives this year

By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deaths on any lake are always a tragedy.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon said so far this year, seven people drowned on Lake Lanier.

“We’ve had years with a larger number of fatalities and years with less,” McKinnon said. “It’s not always possible to determine why one year is higher than others.”

Both Forsyth County Fire Department Chief Jason Shivers and McKinnon said drowning occurs for several reasons.

“Of course alcohol is a big issue during the season,” Shivers said. “Every law enforcement agency is working to combat that particular issue.”

But Shivers said areas not designated for swimming are a problem, too.

“The lake wasn’t initially designed for recreational use,” Shivers said. “While there are many safe areas to swim, the areas designated as unsafe have that label for a reason.”

Lake Lanier was originally created to generate power and for flood control, both for the city of Atlanta.

It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956 and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River.

“Prior to it being filled completely, it was forest and towns, which were never cleared,” Shivers said. “The remains of that rest below the

water, causing some areas to be unsafe.”

He said they’re cautious to send divers into unsafe areas because of the depth and debris at the bottom.

“Old fences, trees and other things are traps for even the most experienced diver,” Shivers said. “The amount of broken fishing wire underwater adds an even greater level of risk, so using the sonar equipment is a safer option in those areas.”

Shivers was quick to point out that designated swimming areas are safe for use, but that all swimmers, regardless of experience, should never swim alone.

“We encourage the buddy system at all times,” Shivers said. “That goes for fishing, too, because accidents can happen to anyone.”

McKinnon agreed.

“Parents should never take their eyes off of their children when they’re in the water,” McKinnon said.

He said most people think drowning victims will thrash and scream, but drowning is a silent death.

“Once water enters the lungs, a person is unable to make sound and death occurs quickly after that,” McKinnon said.

Both encourage all swimmers to wear life vests.

“Even the most experienced swimmers get tired or misjudge how far they’re going,” Shivers said. “Be cautious and pay attention to your body before considering going into the water and it can quite possibly save your life.”

ProSys Information Systems expands, relocates Warehouse, integration center provider finds new Forsyth County home

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An information technology company is leaving Norcross for an expanded warehouse and integration center in south Forsyth County.

ProSys Information Systems, which provides staging, inventory management, shipping and related services, announced they would be relocating to Alpharetta in the southern portion of Forsyth County, ditching their 70,000-square-foot integration center in Norcross.

The relocation to a 138,000-square-foot facility on Cabot Parkway along the McFarland Parkway corridor will allow ProSys, a member of Pivot Technology Solutions, to consolidate three integration centers.

Staffed by certified engineers, technicians and logistics specialists, the company offers the delivery of fully configured solutions, ongoing fulfillment projects and handles approximately 1,000 daily orders.

The move begins this month with a completion date of January 2015.

This transition allow ProSys to increase their business volume and contribute

We are thrilled to move into a new facility that will enable our company to support continued growth.”

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toward the growing technology sector in the region, said ProSys Vice President of Engineering and Professional Services Matt Merriman.

“We are thrilled to move into a new facility that will enable our company to support continued growth,” Merriman said in a statement.

“We take great pride in the fact that we are able to make investments at a point in time when many other businesses are having to cut back.”

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Residents oppose ‘smelly’ development Garbage facility to expand

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Christine Laglands and her family moved to Milton’s Crooked Creek neighborhood this past November for all the right reasons – good schools, safe neighborhoods and proximity to the city.

Unfortunately, for her and some of her neighbors, her home also has proximity to something else – a waste recycling facility. That facility is slated to double in size if it meets Forsyth County’s Board of Commissioners approval.

This is what upsets Laglands and other residents on both sides of the county line.

Advanced Disposal Recycling Services, a prominent garbage collection company in the area, currently uses their 8.6-acre, 36,000-square-foot facility on Shirlee Industrial Way to sort recyclables.

Garbage trucks come in with the trash and they leave with the trash.

The company has asked Forsyth County to double their

If you go What: Advanced Disposal expansion public meeting When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 Where: Midway Warehouse, 4820 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta facility to nearly 76,000 square feet for more recyclables.

Forsyth County planning staff documents show they are in favor of the expansion.

The issue has not yet come before the Planning Commission or the County Commission. No dates are set for either meeting.

The county expects the expansion to generate about 115 new trips a day from garbage trucks, or 7.5 tons of annual waste.

Typically, an issue in Forsyth County does not concern Milton or other Fulton County residents. However, the Advanced Disposal development abuts the county line, backing up to Milton.

“This isn’t right what Advanced Disposal is doing. It’s not good for our environment, our children and is just plain wrong,” Laglands said. “People

Map of 5680 Shirlee Industrial Way, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 in Forsyth further up the road near another plant, they have vultures who stop on top of

their houses. It’s something we don’t want in the community.”

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and waste are all things Laglands said “don’t belong here.”

Through chain emails and neighborhood unease, she found out about a resident-led effort to oppose the expansion, called “A Smelly Plan.”

It contains photos it claims are from residents near another facility. Vultures can be seen perching on their home’s rooftops.

“We already have one transfer facility here, there are smarter places to place it,” said Natasha Turner, creator of A Smelly Plan.

She created the group to raise awareness of the issue after neighbors did not know about it. A Change.org petition to appeal the expansion currently has over 1,000 signatures.

The Forsyth County Land Use Plan describes that area as in need of redevelopment or significant improvement, she said.

“It doesn’t really fit in with what Forsyth County wants.”

The Forsyth County Unified Development Code notes that continuous, excessive or repetitive odors are not allowed by businesses.

Laglands and other Crooked Creek residents appealed to the city of Milton to

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Public asked for input on state’s transportation needs, funding ATLANTA – As state and national leaders consider alternatives for funding future transportation needs, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to know what Georgians would like in their 21st century transportation system and how they recommend paying for it.

On the department’s website – www.dot.ga.gov – the public is asked to spend a few minutes completing a brief survey on their current transportation habits and expenses and what they want Georgia DOT to do to meet their current and future transportation needs.

“I want to be able to provide this input – direct from our constituents and those who use our transportation system – to our leaders in Congress and the General Assembly,”

said GDOT Commissioner Keith Golden. “They are faced with difficult transportation decisions that will affect our economy and our quality of life for decades to come.

“I want to be able to share with them the actual experiences and the good ideas of the people who best know Geor-

ProSys: Continued from Page 4 President of Economic Development Randall Toussaint said ProSys falls within the chamber’s key target sectors — technology.

“This acquisition represents absorp-

gia’s transportation system – those people who use it every day,” he said. “I encourage everyone to take a few moments to complete the survey and share their thoughts with us.”

The survey is available until Sept. 30 at http://www. dot.ga.gov/aboutGeorgiadot/ Pages/Survey.aspx.

tion of our community’s largest industrial property in the southern region of the community,” Toussaint said. “This is significant because it prompts a need for new construction projects to take place within the corridor.”

Toussaint said there’s already interest of new construction projects coming into fruition within the 200,000-squarefoot range of properties.

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County to hold public hearing on development code proposals CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 8 of the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County at the commission’s meeting Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The proposals deal with changes to the zoning process, such as information speakers must provide at the zoning public hearing, deadlines for changes to zoning conditions affecting water, sewer and roads and additional notice to stakeholders of any applicant-based down zoning. All Forsyth County residents and any other af-

Forsyth County’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the metro Atlanta and in northeast Georgia.

“This will have a monumental impact reducing our unemployment rate even further,” Toussaint said.

The McFarland Parkway corridor falls within an area recently recognized by state lawmakers as the Forsyth County Community Improvement Dis-

View the proposed changes at www.forsythco. com/CPFiles/ udc_010_ch8_ Draft%201.pdf fected or interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend. This hearing will be held in the Forsyth County Administration Building, 110 East Main St., Suite 220 in Cumming.

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trict (CID).

“The access to workforce and the proximity to Ga. 400 and the ability of the community to work with the company on their movement into the facility played a major factor into bringing the deal to life,” Toussaint said. “This project plays a key role in stimulating the technology sector within Forsyth County.”

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Beloved teacher gave of herself in abundance Family, friends remember Laura Jones Tavel She gave so much

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Laura Jones Tavel, a beloved and inspiring seventhgrade social studies teacher at River Trail Middle School in Johns Creek, has died. She was 53.

Tavel, of Duluth, died after her Honda CR-V crashed into a Gwinnett County retention pond on July 30.

“She thoroughly enjoyed teaching and she loved her students and was very happy in teaching, but extremely professional,” said her father Ed Jones, of Cumming. “The other teachers said she helped them incredibly. They all loved her and admired her.”

Vernon Jones, her mother, added that her generosity was abundant.

“She was generous to us and her brother [Clint] and his family, and at the school, they said she would give any amount of time to help the other teachers prepare,” Vernon said. “Not only money, but time and concern. She shared her knowledge.”

Several of her students went on social media to grieve and eulogize their teacher.

“You were one of the best teachers I have ever had,” said Ali Goldring on Twitter. “You pushed me to be the best I could be. I am so lucky to have known you.”

Laura loved her husband Javier, kayaking and the outdoors. She also

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Born on Oct. 1, 1960, Laura Tavel grew up in the DeKalb area, graduating from Shamrock High School in Decatur.

She went to Roanoke College in Virginia for a year, but was homesick. She returned to the University of Georgia where she earned a degree in art history.

“She was one of those people who would still be going to school if she didn’t have to worry about it,” Vernon said.

After working as a flight attendant, Laura decided her calling was in teaching. She went to Mercer University in Macon to get her degree. That’s when she met Javier.

The two fell in love and married.

Javier is a teacher at Hembree Springs Elementary School in Roswell.

The couple’s favorite place to kayak was in Darien, Georgia.

A close friend and former River Trail teacher, Kristy Wilson, said Laura was “an absolute angel placed in my life.”

“She listened to my troubles and confided in me as well,” Wilson said.

“She gave so much of herself and helped both me and my family through our most difficult times in ways only families do for one another. She was my sister not because blood made it so, but because we did.”

While visiting the Gulf Coast, Laura would get lost watching the sunset, her family remembered.

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She was my sister not because blood made it so, but because we did.”

KRISTY WILSON Laura Jones’ close friend

“I will forever remember and love Laura with every sunrise and every sunset that I gaze upon,” Wilson said.

Services were held on Aug. 2 at the Haycrest Woodlands.

A memorial service took place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St.

Laura Jones Tavel, a teacher at River Trail Middle School, has died.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Chestatee Elementary School received a large delivery of filled backpacks on July 28 from Costco Wholesale.

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Thaker named Teacher of Year JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Pintu Thaker, a teacher at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, was named the Georgia Teacher of the Year July 16 by the Georgia Business Education Association.

Thaker’s Meadowcreek teams have won or excelled in several TAG-Ed High School Webchallenges in recent years. Last year, her Team Flabbergastics took home the Health IT Student Innovation Award with their mobile app. Designed to help fight childhood obesity in Georgia, GoGo Health included links to videos, recipes and information to help users get in shape and lose weight. Her Web design and accounting programs have been Gwinnett County’s most successful programs over the last nine years. After regular school hours, she can be found working with students conducting FBLA activities, preparing students for competitions or working with students on classwork assignments.

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North Hall Lions Club annual road race CLERMONT, Ga. — The sixth annual Clermont Cupcake Challenge 5K and 1K Road Race will be run on Saturday, Sept. 20 as part of Clermont Days Festival (at 8 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. respectively). This is the only race that offers runners their choice of a long-sleeved neon green or neon pink T-shirt and a cup-

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Local golfers qualify for U.S. Amateur Championship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two local golfers have qualified to be in the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Amateur Championship: Zach Jaworski of Alpharetta and David Kleckner of Cumming. The championship will take place Aug. 11-17 at the Atlanta Athletic Club course in Johns Creek and will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and NBC. Visit www.usga.org for more information.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the 62nd year, soldiers from nearly every recent war paraded down Main Street in Alpharetta for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade.

Organizers called it the largest parade yet. This year’s theme was “Teach our children: God, flag, honor and country.”

“The values most people my age learned at home are only vague concepts today,” said Marty Farrell, past commander of the American Legion Post 201. “Who better to teach these values than our military veterans?”

The keynote speaker was Don Giles, a retired U.S. Navy captain from Marietta.

He highlighted the need for a strong military in an uncertain world and equally strong young people to staff that military.

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Alpharetta Rotary was the winner of the best float, holding most closely to the parade’s theme.

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Mattie needs forever home CUMMING, Ga. — Mattie has been at the shelter for a year and a half and has watched so many other kitties get adopted.

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Animal shelter to open in late August Facility funded by voterapproved penny sales tax CUMMING, Ga. —The new Forsyth County Animal Shelter is slated to open in late August with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the date and time to be announced.

“Certainly the scope of this project is quite large,” said shelter Manager Chris Peninger. “In addition to completing construction and getting

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Other area cities are cautiously experimenting with more lax open container laws in specific locations.

Alpharetta allows pedestrians open containers up to 16 ounces of wine and beer in downtown Alpharetta, and more recently allowed it for the upcoming Avalon district.

“It’s designed to be a pedestrian area, and we’re trying to encourage and promote people to cross pollinate restaurants and window shop,” said James Drinkard, Alpharetta assistant administrator.

“To create the vibe that we’re trying to create downtown, it made sense to allow for this kind of cross popula-

tion.”

Drinkard, who helped draft the ordinance, said the policy helps local businesses.

“It’s been very successful in attracting restaurants.

Unique dining experiences draw people in, and then retail businesses start to pop up,” Drinkard said. “Hop Alley has come online, Salt has come online. We’ve seen South Main Kitchen has been attracted to the downtown district.”

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the law helps bring a sense of identity to the city.

“We wanted to make it an atmosphere that was still family supportive but at the same time allow people to come and have fun,” Belle Isle said.

“Downtown is where residents will identify with their community and be together.”

All told, there are six restaurants in downtown Alpharetta. Only Hop Alley and Smokejack serve “to-go” drinks. Other restaurants do

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The area highlighted in pink shows where drinking is allowed in downtown Alpharetta. not allow such serving by company policy, with some citing liability issues.

Brandon Hintz, owner of Hop Alley, said the ordinance is “great for our business.”

“Alpharetta’s one of the few cities in Georgia that does this,” Hintz said. “We have a lot of business, especially Thursday nights with the food trucks. A lot of people come in, grab a beer from us and are able to walk around town.”

However, Hintz said the law was not a deciding factor in coming to downtown Alpharetta, simply an added bonus.

Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon said that as long as owners and patrons comply with the law, he sees few problems with enforcement.

“It’s a well written ordinance. Business owners understand the expectations and requirements,” Gordon said.

“We really have not had any issues with public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, DUIs or anything like that. As of right now, things are running very well.”

Following Alpharetta’s changes, other North Fulton cities have relaxed their own policies.

In May, Johns Creek allowed licensed caterers to sell alcohol at Newtown Park’s amphitheater for the inaugural Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra concert June 28.

And in October, the city of Cumming allowed special events alcohol permits for the fairgrounds for the first time.

We wanted to make it an atmosphere that was still family supportive but at the same time allow people to come and have fun.”

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Modern day treasure hunting Geocaching comes to Johns Creek parks

By ERICA O’NEAL erica@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Geocaching is an international continuous treasure hunt that everyone can be a part of, and that includes Johns Creek.

Just before summer came into full swing, Johns Creek created geocaching locations in their parks in May. Four parks in Johns Creek now have geocaching locations, including Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Newtown Park, Ocee Park and Shakerag Park.

To participate, all a person needs is a GPS or a smartphone with the app. There are also coordinates for caches online at geocaching.com.

A typical cache is a plastic box with some tokens inside that can be taken as a souvenir, but protocol requires the finder to leave something in its place so that the next person will have something to find.

Kirk Franz, recreation manager of Johns Creek, said that geocaching is good for getting people to pay attention to specific areas.

“In Shakerag Park, we put geocaches in the newer section of the park along the nature trail to draw attention to it,” Franz said.

Even though the city added geocaches, people can add their own caches to the treasure hunt as well. So there are some caches that the city manages and some that members of the community manage themselves.

It’s free to participate and the caches are available to find year-round during open hours in the parks.

“It’s a great way for kids to be outside with their parents and it’s something they can get excited about as they explore the parks,” Franz said.

Franz said placing geocache locations in Johns Creek parks was an easy activity for the city to add. It’s a fun activity for parents to do with their kids, but it’s up to the parents to determine what age is safe for children to geocache on their own.

Rachel Habberfield and Darina Zapryanova are college students from Alpharetta who heard about geocaching in Johns Creek parks. They explored around the parks and found a couple of geocaches.

“I had heard about geocaching before as an activity, but I had never been person-

Local geocachers Rachel Habberfield, left, and Darina Zapryanova find a cache in Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

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ally. My experience doing it in Johns Creek was fun, adventurous and informative, considering it was my first time,” said Habberfield.

Zapryanova had heard about geocaching during her freshman year of college at the University of West Georgia (UWG).

“I prefer a park setting best for geocaching. It’s fun to do with friends, but sometimes you have to be discreet around popular caches, because the next cacher might be around the corner and you don’t want to spoil it for them,” said Zapryanova.

If a cache can’t be found,

Caches are usually a plastic container filled with random little trinkets. Geocachers can take an item, but only if they have something else with which to replace it. cachers can mark the location as missing online or on the geocaching app so others

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With the help of Gov. Nathan Deal, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, and numerous state legislators, Fiserv President and CEO Jeff Yabuki broke ground on the renovations of 2900 and 2950 Westside Parkway in Alpharetta.

“We’re excited to be moving to this rapidly growing technology hub of the South, where our neighbors share a focus on innovation and where almost anything our people could possibly need is close at hand,” Yabuki said. “Alpharetta is a great fit for Fiserv and we couldn’t be more excited about our upcoming move.”

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“It’s a new beginning,” said Yabuki. “This is the first time we will have all the Atlanta associates together. This means better communication among our associates and more innovation.”

The Wisconsin-based company said it plans to consolidate its Georgia workforce — some 2,000 employees — into the Alpharetta buildings once they are renovated. More than 200 workers are expected to be hired as well.

“Alpharetta is the technology hub for greater Atlanta,” said Gov. Deal. “We want to see this kind of growth. It’s good news for all of us.”

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Gov. Nathan Deal welcomed Fiserv to their North Fulton home.

He added the state is focused on becoming the no. 1 state to do business in, aiming for “more and better jobs for workers.”

“Georgia has a lot to offer,” Yabuki said. “A positive corporate climate, easy access for a global workforce through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport, a rich pool of talent – including some of the nation’s best and brightest people.”

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle was nearly ecstatic at the welcoming ceremonies for Fiserv.

“I don’t believe any mayor in the U.S. has had the opportunity to welcome 2,500 new jobs to his city since the

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Fiserv CEO and President Jeff Yabuki, second from left, held a ground breaking ceremony Aug. 1 for his new offices on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. To the right are Gov. Nathan Deal and Alpharetta Mayor Davis Belle Isle. recession,” Belle Isle said.

“We’re the sixth fastest growing city in the country and one poll has dubbed us as the seventh friendliest city.”

With the $600 million Avalon mixed-use development opening this fall, Belle Isle said

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With some 600 tech companies in his city another 300 within a 5-mile radius, Belle Isle has more claim to the title than even Atlanta.

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Salon de la Vie 10th Anniversary ROSWELL, Ga. — Salon de la Vie celebrated its tenth year anniversary July 30. They held a ribbon cutting ceremony and party at the salon,1217 Canton Street in Roswell.

North Fulton mid-year housing report There are many differences between North Fulton east of Ga. 400 and west of Ga. 400 when it comes to housing.

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But looking at the mid-year snapshot of home sales for both sides, the numbers are almost identical. We have seen a drop in the number of overall

transactions from last year in all of metro Atlanta, with home sales down 5 percent in all of North Fulton.

Forsyth County, by contrast, saw a 25 percent drop in the number of sales for the first half of this year. Average sales prices are up about the same amount, but the median sales price on the east side of Ga. 400 saw a far greater jump up. This is due to a big change in the number of sales over $1 million and lower-priced homes; both dropping by about half from last year, resulting

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In all of North Fulton, housing inventory is up over 12 percent from last year.

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Chicken Salad Chick opens new location Southern fast-casual restaurant concept to open additional Georgia franchise ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Chicken Salad Chick, a new fast-casual restaurant concept, is opening its new franchise location in Alpharetta on Aug. 19.

The restaurant will be located in the Stonewalk at North Point Shopping Centre, 970 North Point Drive in Alpharetta.

“We are thrilled to bring the Chicken Salad Chick experience to our second Atlanta area location,” said Kevin Brown, president of Chicken Salad Chick. “We are confident that this location in Alpharetta will enrich the growing CSC com-

munity across the Southeast.”

Owners Chris Damico, Chip Patterson, Stephen Polhill and Scott Pressly of PDP Ventures said they are excited to bring a restaurant to Alpharetta on the heels of the company’s March franchise launch in Marietta, 4101 Roswell Road at Providence Square.

A Kennesaw location at 425 Earnest Barrett Parkway NW is also in the works, along with eight additional restaurants planned for the Atlanta market, as well as two in Athens, according to a PDP Ventures statement.

“Chicken salad is a staple in the South,” said Damico. “People are looking for something simple, fresh and delicious — and Chicken Salad Chick has it.”

For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com.

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FINANCE »

CUMMING, Ga. — Fritz Wilson, a Cumming resident and executive director of North American Mission Board’s disaster relief, was appointed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Advisory Council.

Wilson with 11 other members and two reappointments joined the council on Aug. 5 by Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator.

The NAC is an advisory committee, established by federal law, which includes representatives from a wide array of backgrounds and communities involved or affected by the emergency management profession.

The NAC consists of about 35 members.

“FEMA is just one part of our nation’s emergency management team,” Fugate said in a news release.

“I value the expertise and input of each of these members and appreciate their dedication and commitment to ensuring effective emergency management.”

FEMA received over 200 applications for the open positions. Most appointments are for threeyear terms.

For more information, visit www.fema.gov.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — As a sponsor of the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship, State Bank and Trust Company will give any person age 23 and under free admission to the U.S. Amateur Championship finals on Sunday, Aug. 17.

The U.S. Amateur will be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek.

Tickets are available through Aug. 15 at all metro Atlanta State Bank branches in Midtown, Buckhead, Marietta, Norcross and Alpharetta. State Bank is also encouraging nonprofit organizations to attend. To recommend a nonprofit for vouchers, visit http://usamateur.statebt.com, or contact any metro Atlanta State Bank branch.

Mike Sims, executive vice president and senior banking officer of State Bank, said this is the bank’s way of helping young people in the community gain exposure to the game of golf. “And witness in person some of the world’s future stars up close.”

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EVENTS »

Hi-Rez Studios’ co-founder speaks Aug. 21 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Todd Harris, co-founder and chief operating officer of Hi-Rez Studios in Alpharetta, will give a presentation on how his company evolved from a start-up to a global success story.

Harris will share his story at the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network’s (GATN) upcoming event at the Golf Club of Georgia from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21.

“Todd has helped to grow Hi-Rez Studios into one of the most successful online game companies on the planet,” said Karen Cashion, GATN president. “We’re delighted that he will be sharing his company’s story and his own experience with us.”

Hi-Rez Studios develops free-to-play online action games. It recently released the mythologythemed game SMITE, with over 4.5 million registered players, and will expand into Latin America and China this year.

Members and non-member tech company attendees will have an opportunity to connect with other tech company executives from some of the 900-plus companies that span the cities of North Fulton and South Forsyth.

Members are free, but admission for non-members is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, visit http://gatnconnect.org/events.

est value, superior service and trusted advice. Our continued growth and high member satisfaction scores confirm that our members appreciate our differentiated approach and commitment to all the communities we serve.” Delta Community supports local markets by investing in programs that foster financial literacy and physical well-being. In 2013, the credit union raised $650,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, schools, Chambers of Commerce programs and other non-profit groups.

Delta Community’s membership growth has also enabled it to increase employment to more than 700 employees at 26 branch locations in four states.

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HEALTH »

Jackson Healthcare acquires consulting company ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jackson Healthcare, a national staffing company, announced the purchase of Michigan-based Sullivan Healthcare Consulting.

The Alpharetta-based company did not release terms of the transaction or announce when the transaction would be completed. Sullivan Healthcare Consulting is specialized in perioperative governance, surgery benchmarking, scheduling, staffing, sterile processing and surgery IT implementation in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in the United States and Canada.

Jackson Healthcare, which was started 40 years ago, is one of the largest health care staffing companies in the U.S. It serves more than 5 million patients in more than 1,300 health care facilities.

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Wilburn is Advanced Disposal’s new region sales manager Delta Community Reaches 300,000 Member Milestone ATLANTA — Delta Community Credit Union has reached a membership of 300,000, a record in the company’s 74-year history. Delta Community attributes this achievement to its employees’ commitment to excellent customer service, member satisfaction and its history of investing in the communities it serves.

“Delta Community’s growth just in the past nine years is nearly equal to that of our entire first 65 years of business,” said Hank Halter, Delta Community CEO. “We want to be Atlanta’s preferred place to bank, known for providing our members hon-

ATLANTA — Advanced Disposal, an environmental services company, announced Susan Wilburn as its South region sales manager.

Wilburn will oversee sales managers across four states and be responsible for customer retention, revenue growth and marketing program execution. “Susan has a proven track record in our indusWILBURN try,” said Charlie Gray, Advanced Disposal South region vice president. “Her experience and unique industry perspective coming from the supplier side make her well poised to lead and bring about positive results in all lines of business.”

Wilburn brings more than 10 years of industry sales experience. Most recently she served as regional sales manager of the technical division for Wastequip, a provider of waste industry equipment.

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2014 high school football preview Raiders, Eagles, BT, Mt. Pisgah look to duplicate strong showings

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON — The 2014 high school football season gets under way August 22, with a few changes for teams in North Fulton regarding classification and region alignment.

Northview returns to AAAAAA and will play in Region 6 with Alpharetta, Centennial and nearby schools Johns Creek and Chattahoochee.

Blessed Trinity remains in AAA, but will now play in Region 4, which puts the Titans in the South Georgia playoff bracket.

St. Francis will play its first season in a region, joining 6-A, which also includes North Fulton schools Mount Pisgah, King’s Ridge and Fellowship Christian.

In AAAAAA, Alpharetta is one of two co-favorites in Region 6 along with West Forsyth.

Alpharetta, which has a new head coach – former offensive coordinator Josh Nichols — was the only North Fulton team to make the playoffs from that region last year, as the four Forsyth schools finished in the four spots behind the Raiders.

Lambert is likely to again challenge for one of four playoff berths, with North Forsyth and South Forsyth facing tough challenges to match last year’s record.

Chattahoochee went 4-6 with a team loaded with talent at the skill positions, and the Cougars will try to bounce back with an almost all-new offensive cast and a third head coach in three years, as Mike Owens was forced to step down due to health concerns. Vince Strine, the team’s defensive coordinator last year, takes over as head coach.

Centennial, which went 1-9

last year but could have had a winning record, returns some talent, but the Knights have to figure out how to hang on to leads, something they were unable to do in 2013.

After two playoff berths and a 17-3 record in its second and third seasons of varsity football, Johns Creek was winless last year, but veteran coach Mike Cloy says the Gladiators’ sophomore class has some similarities to the outstanding group that led the team to success in 2011 and ’12.

Northview has never made the playoff in football, but could challenge for a post-season spot despite moving up in classification. The Titans have one of the state’s best passcatch combos in D.J. Pearson and Matty Biondich, and some new arrivals could significantly improve a defense that has been porous in recent seasons.

In Region 5-AAAAAA, Milton looks likely to make the playoffs for a fourth straight season, and hopes to contend for a title in a region that may have a different look at the top than in the recent past.

Traditional power Walton has a new coach and some question marks, and 2013 region champion Lassiter suffered heavy graduation losses.

Etowah, which made the playoffs last year, will be among the teams to beat, with Cherokee a possible contender. Pope has returned to the region after several years at the AAAAA level.

Roswell, a long time playoff contender in the region, has struggled the last three seasons, but the Hornets appear to be on the comeback trail and could make a playoff run with a talented returning group of skill position players

on offense.

Cambridge remains in Region 7-AAAAA, which had several teams move up to AAAAAA

and has added teams from northwest Georgia that will play in the opposite sub-region from the Bears. This is just

the third season Cambridge has fielded a team, and after a respectable showing last year, a top-3 finish in the sub-region and a shot at a state playoff berth may be a realistic goal.

Blessed Trinity made it to the AAA quarterfinals last season in what was supposed to be a transitional year. The Titans have a shot to make another playoff run, although they will have to get through a very difficult sub-region after beginning with a tough group of non-region games.

After going undefeated in the regular season and reaching the private school state semifinals, Mount Pisgah will again the be the favorite in Region 6-A, with the Patriots returning talent on both offense and defense.

Fellowship Christian and King’s Ridge are both hoping to move up in the region standings, with St. Francis joining the region after going 8-2 last year against a non-region schedule.

Five of the local schools – Roswell, Chattahoochee, Cambridge, Fellowship and Mt. Pisgah -- play the first week of the season, with Roswell traveling to Valdosta to play Lowndes in a rematch of the 2007 state quarterfinal playoff game.

The first full week of the season includes two of the area’s top rivalry games – Milton at Alpharetta and Centennial at Roswell – with Alpharetta playing at West Forsyth the following week in a game that could decide the region title.

Other early season games of note are Blessed Trinity at former region rival St. Pius (Aug. 29), Eagle’s Landing Christian at Mt. Pisgah (Sept. 12), and Roswell at long-time rival Walton in a 5-AAAAAA opener (Sept. 12).

The Hornets play at Milton the following week in a game that could have playoff implications.

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Last year, Paladins kicker Alex Brenner gets Pinecrest on the scoreboard with a field goal.

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Paladins improve technique, competitive spirit

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy varsity football head coach Todd Winter’s Paladins were on a roll last season, winning four games until they hit a wall.

Ending the season last year at 5-5, the Paladins allowed 32 points a game in their final five region games.

This year, in a new region with less

travel, Winter sees a better prospect for success, but games will still be hard fought.

“We are entering a new region and see Mount Pisgah and King’s Ridge as potential rivals,” Winter said.

Some notable players have also left the team, including Chris Birozes, who will attend Wingate University on a football scholarship, and Alex Brenner, who went on to Presbyterian College, also on scholarship.

Winter said he expects two-year starter Matt Walters and three-year starter Adam Guard to step up and lead the team.

Other players starting include Nick Palmer, Jacob Hanley and Luke del Balzo.

“Our goal is to make the playoffs,” Winter said. “Our success will be measured by our improvement in our technique, competitive spirit and character from week one to week 10.”

To make that happen, Winter has focused on the Paladins’ passing concepts. Quarterback Ryan McCarthy has developed his feet, arm strength and accuracy over this past summer.

Winter said the team’s strengths this year will be their running attack and pass defense.

The Paladins will play a scrimmage game at home against Wesleyan Aug. 15 and a varsity game against North Springs on Aug. 29.

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2014 team schedules North Fulton, Cambridge

North Fulton Public Schools

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Johns Creek

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Holy Innocents Episcopal @Chapel Hill @Rome @Kell North Atlanta @Sprayberry North Springs Riverwood @Forsyth Central

Milton

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Northview

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11/07

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08/29

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08/29

7:30p

@Alpharetta

08/29

7:30p

Duluth

08/22

8:00p

09/05

7:30p

Lambert

09/05

7:30p

Norcross

09/05

7:30p

08/29

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09/12

7:30p

@Alpharetta

09/12

7:30p

Roswell

Habersham Central

09/19

7:30a

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Roswell

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TBA

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09/12

09/19

09/12

09/26

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Centennial

Lassiter

Johns Creek

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09/26

09/19

10/10

7:30p

Chattahoochee

@Etowah

@West Forsyth

TBA

7:30p

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09/19

10/03

09/26

10/17

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@North Forsyth

Cherokee

@South Forsyth

TBA

7:30p

TBA

10/03

10/10

10/10

10/10

7:30p

7:30p

Lambert

10/24

7:30p

Habersham Central

10/17

10/17

TBA

10/24

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@Chattahoochee

10/24

TBA

10/31

TBA

@South Forsyth

10/31

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Pope

10/31

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Alpharetta

10/31

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7:30p

West Forsyth

11/07

7:30p

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11/07

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11/07

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08/29

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09/05

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09/12

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@Creekview

09/19

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10/17 10/24

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Fellowship Christian

Blessed Trinity

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Centennial

Jackson

09/19

7:30p

Jackson County

09/26

8:00p

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10/10

TBA

Therrell

10/17

7:30p

Westminster

10/23

TBA

@Washington

10/31

TBA

@Decatur

Mount Pisgah Christian

08/22

TBA

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08/29

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Riverside Military Academy

09/12

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Chattooga

09/19

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Christian Heritage

10/03

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Forsyth County and Private schools Cherokee @North Forsyth West Forsyth @Centennial South Forsyth @Johns Creek Alpharetta Northview @Lambert @Habersham Central

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Forsyth County Public Schools

Forsyth Central

Lambert

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Dawson County

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09/19

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09/26

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Riverwood

10/10

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North Atlanta

10/17

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10/24

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10/31

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Cambridge

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09/05

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Centennial

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09/12

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@Habersham Central

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North Forsyth

Wheeler

09/26

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10/10

TBA

Northview

10/17

TBA

West Forsyth

10/24

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Cherokee

10/31

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Johns Creek

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10/31

7:30p

West Forsyth

Lassiter

11/07

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Woodstock

St. Francis North Springs Walker @Trion @Mount Paran Christian Whitefield Academy St. Francis @Mount Pisgah Christian @Fellowship Christian King's Ridge Christian

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West Forsyth

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King’s Ridge Providence Christian Lakeview Academy Mt. Zion @Walker @Mount Pisgah Christian @Pinecrest Academy King's Ridge Christian @Whitefield Academy Fellowship Christian

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09/05

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09/26

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Johns Creek

10/24

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Centennial

10/31

TBA

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11/07

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Morrell entering second season at Fellowship Christian School ROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian School head varsity football coach Al Morrell has high hopes for his team heading into his second season at the helm of the Paladin program this fall.

“I am very optimistic and excited,” said Morrell, MORRELL who begins his 33rd year as a high school football coach and his second at FCS. “We lost 11 players from last year’s team, but our underclassmen from last year, including this year’s seniors, have had another year in the weight room and another year learning our system.”

Morrell, who led the Paladins to a 5-5 record last season, expects it takes a team about a season to get used to new offensive and defensive systems. Last season marked the fourth time in school history the Paladins posted at least five wins. The 2007 club went 11-2, while both the 2013 and 2011 squads were 5-5. FCS went 5-6 in 2005, the school’s second varsity season.

“The excitement of winning has kids coming out for football,” Morrell said. “We have 12 seniors and seven of them are new players to our program. It is very nice to see.”

The senior newcomers include transfers Shane Young and Cole Lindner, and Austin Daniels, Cole Myszka, Jake Navarro, Drew Ostenson and Deklan Reid. Young comes to FCS from Sprayberry High School and Lindner from Cherokee High School.

The returning seniors include Dalton Depew, one of last year’s leading receivers and defenders, David Bostater, Austin Bell, William Haigler and Clay Poer.

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FORSYTH CENTRAL PREVIEW:

Lessons learned from a disappointing season Bulldogs look for above .500 season

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. – This season, Forsyth Central High School head coach Shane Williamson knows a lot more about his football players and coaches.

Coming off a disappointing season, the goal for the team has not changed: “Our No. 1 goal is to have a winning season. We want to send our seniors out as winners,” Williamson said. “This year, our kids understand that a little bit more and understand the work ethic.”

Forsyth Central High’s football team underwent a transition of sorts last year, ending the season 2-8.

“We started the season with some setbacks, with some injuries and we never got started on a good roll,” Williamson said. “Toward the end of the season, we finally decided to buy-in and get on the same page and some of our seniors started showing leadership and we ended on a very high note, especially in our JV program (4-2).”

With some enthusiastic new

players filling in for seniors who graduated, the team’s concept this year is taking last year’s losses as lessons.

“From a record, it was not what you wanted, but where we ended up was really good for us,” Williamson said. “It was a springboard going into our off-season workout.”

Last year’s quarterback Michael Branigan graduated leaving not only the QB position to fill, but also running back, punter, kick returner and holder for field goals.

“He is a big loss,” Williamson said. “Just from being a versatile athlete.”

Branigan opted to pursue a career in baseball, being drafted into the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.

The Bulldogs also lost fullback and leading rusher Jake Gorczyca, as well as offensive lineman Dee Kelly, Kyle Gamble and Adam Maresco.

“We feel like we got some guys who can replace them, but that’s the experience, and going into spring practice, we knew we had some holes to fill,” Williamson said.

Victor Peppers, who made

The Bulldogs train for the upcoming season. first team all-region linebacker last year, should add some stability and leadership on defense.

“He has done extremely well,” Williamson said. “He leads by example...great work ethic and has just done a great job for us. He’s playing inside linebacker, so we are expecting

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Robbie Repasz and Ryan Hintz are returning, along with Noah Aguire, Justin Vlasz, David Allen and Logan Tate.

“A lot of players graduated the offensive line,” Williamson said, “so upfront is where the team will have to rebuild.”

The Bulldogs have stuck

together, in the weight room, conditioning and spring and summer practice.

“This is the team now and we know the kids,” Williamson said. “They have started to bond and be more than teammates; they are family members. We still have growing pains, but I feel really good.”

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LAMBERT PREVIEW:

Longhorns pushing harder with offensive focus

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com SUWANEE, Ga. – Lambert High School’s football program has made the playoffs for the last three years and new head coach Louis Daniel knows his players can do better.

Last season, they were 6-5.

“I want to win every game, but I can’t control what they are going to do on the field at every play,” Daniel said.

“I can control the product.”

The Longhorns will be without tight end Chris Laey, who signed with Auburn University.

Other notable players who have moved on Zack Matthews, Jake Chickowski and Jordyn Jean-Felix.

“We’ve got a lot of holes to fill, but we have a wonderful class,” Daniel said.

Players to watch this season include Sean Bailey, Patrick Noble, Reid Martin, Trevor O’Brien, Jeremy Johnson and Will Dunavant.

Daniel said he’s proud of the work and time the Longhorn players are putting in this summer going into the season.

In Region 6, Lambert faces strong opposition from Alpharetta, West Forsyth and South Forsyth, who are big rivals.

“We spent a lot of time talking about character, talking about leadership and accountability,” Daniel said. “Letting these young men know what it’s like to be part of a family, letting them know what football is to us.”

Daniel said the team, which finished second in the region last year, has put in a lot of hours and has taken part in scrimmage camps, including one at West Georgia University.

“We saw some positive things out there. They are an honor to coach and I see a lot of good things happening in the future here at Lambert High School,” Daniel said.

Daniel said his message to the team

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Nicholas Nieuwhof, left, and Sean Bailey. is to care for one another.

“We are educators first, and with football it’s about teaching, it’s building relationships,” he said.

Daniel, who was an offensive coordinator for seven years, said some things that are changing with the team will be on the offense.

He said he is taking note from Auburn University’s style of playing.

“Your offense can put your defense in a bad spot real quick,” Daniel said.

He said a lot of improvements are happening in the team’s offense, which will be pushing harder this year.

“At the end of the day, I want my seniors to leave their last games at Lambert High School and walk across the stage during graduation, knowing that Coach Daniel and staff did everything they could to give them the best opportunity they had to play football and be a student of the school.”

Look for running back and West Forsyth transfer Trevor O’Brien to have a big impact for the Longhorns this season.

NORTH FORSYTH PREVIEW:

Raiders ready for winning season

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com

The Raiders will have big shoes to fill with three year starter Harris Roberts moving onto the Furman Paladins

CUMMING, Ga. – Head football coach Jason Galt is keeping his North Forsyth High School Raiders busy, conditioning his team for another winning season.

The Raiders started out great in 2013, but after a four game losing streak including a 14-13 home loss to Lambert, they lost balance.

North Forsyth did regain strength and focus to finish their Region 6 season 7-4 and earn a spot in the playoffs.

Despite losing 34-7 against

Archer in the first round of the playoffs, it was one of the best seasons the Raiders have had in a decade.

“What they do on offense is different; you don’t see it anywhere and they are really good at it. People spend a ton of time preparing to play North Forsyth because of the offense they run,” Lambert High School head football coach Louis Daniel said.

The technique Galt and his staff use is a unique doublewing, power running attack that is an inverted wishbone with two tight ends.

Key to the team’s success

this year will be offensive lineman Jackson Bardall.

Coach Galt has been coaching high school football for about 19 years.

He joined North Forsyth last year after serving as coach for Dutchtown High School in Henry County for six years.

While there, he coached winning seasons for each year, except one.

On Aug. 15, the North Forsyth Raiders face the Forsyth Central Bulldogs in a scrimmage game.

The team’s first game will be non-region against the Cherokee High School Warriors on Aug. 29.

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WEST FORSYTH PREIVEW:

Wolverines plan to outlast, outcompete

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com

Look for cornerback Kyndall Phillips to have a big season for West Forsyth.

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CUMMING, Ga. — New West Forsyth Wolverines coach Adam Clack is excited to hit the ground running.

Clack’s players had a 7-4 season last year and made the playoffs for the first time.

“It was a pretty good year for us,” Clack said.

From that team, they lost Andrew Marshall, a three-year starter who signed with Georgia Tech, and defensive tackle Josh Davis, who went into the Air Force.

“Rebuilding up front was going to be a challenge going forward,” Clack said. “We are going to be young in the offensive line.”

Wolverines to watch this season include defensive lineman Hunter Stewart and returning quarterback Hampton McConnell.

Also of note are defensive tackle Carson Adams, defensive back Ryan Guthrie, wide

receiver Nate Schmitz, halfback Grant Anderskow and cornerback Kyndall Phillips.

Clack said the team has been focused throughout the off season.

“We had a plan,” Clack said. “We had our spring practice and we have not broken stride.”

Clack said he has worked in conditioning a mindset and building an up tempo offense and an attack defense.

“We want to be able to outlast teams and win it in the fourth quarter,” Clack said.

“We are putting a lot of pressure on ourselves and on the conditioning aspect.”

Clack said in practice, the players and staff try to include some sort of competition element to everything done on the field and off the field.

“We don’t look at the wins and losses,” Clack said. “We want to compete.

We want to play hard for four quarters.”

SOUTH FORSYTH PREVIEW:

War Eagles take another step

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth High School’s football team had one of the their strongest senior classes last year, ending the season with a 7-3 record, the best year the school had in 10 years.

But after losing 17-12 to North Forsyth’s Raiders, which cost the War Eagles a slot in the playoffs, head coach Jeff Arnette said the season was a step in the right direction.

“A great stepping stone for the next level,” Arnette said.

“There’s only one team happy at the end of the season. Hopefully, we will be able to take one more step for our program.”

The players have been working hard off season, but the team has some shoes to fill, too.

“Anytime you have success, you look at who’s coming back,” Arnette said. “You’re not going to have the success when

you are trying to better a 7-3 season; we have shoes to fill.”

This year’s team will play without long snapper Davis Winkie, who went to Vanderbilt University, running back Isaiah Williams, who went into the Army, and wide receiver Sam Walker, who went to Mercer University.

Arnette said this year’s team has a lot of heart.

Players to watch include defensive lineman Griffin Landrum, running backs Tyler LaFlamme and Robby Johnson and wide receiver Cameron Kline.

“Doesn’t matter how hard you ask them to work, they are out there,” he said. “Sometimes too much.”

And while off season is great for preparing players, Arnette said he’s tired of twohand touch.

“I’m ready to play some real football,” he said. “At the end of the passing league. I’m excited to play real football.”

The War Eagles’ impressive

South Forsyth War Eagles Head Coach Jeff Arnette with his key players this year during a North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club news conference. Front row, from left: Griffin Landrum, Robby Johnson. Back row from left: Matthew White, Drew Witalis, Cameron Kline and Tyler LaFlamme. seven-win season showed that Arnette is cultivating a respectable team. Arnette, who is on his fifth year coaching the War Eagles, said his offensive line is solid this year.

“I feel we will be physical

again,” he said.

But as Region 6 has grown, there’s more unpredictability on the horizon. One of the teams to watch is the Northview High School Titans, who everyone expects to be power-

ful.

“Your season is going to be tougher,” he said.

The team’s opener will be against non-region Mountain View in Lawrenceville on Aug. 22.

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MUSIC

ALE YEAH BEER TASTING

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Roswell craft beer merchant Ale Yeah continues its series of beer tastings at Barrington Hall. The tasting will feature the beers of Blue Tarp Brewing Company from Decatur. The cost of the tasting, including food, is $20 per person. Saturday, Aug. 16 from 7-9 p.m. Barrington Hall.

535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.

Please call at 770-640-3855.

SUMMER BOOK SALE

The summer book sale hosted by the Friends of the Roswell Library has 10,000 plus books ready.

The sale is free and open to the public. All book sale proceeds are directly applied to the library.

Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Wednesday, Aug. 3-17.

Sale hours vary. Please call 770640-3075 or visit www.forl.net.

REQUIEM BY JOHN RUTTER

The Rutter “Requiem” is recognized as a mainstay in the choral/instrumental repertoire of the late 20th century.

The 190-voice Michael O’Neal Singers combine with a chamber ensemble composed of professional instrumentalists and Soprano Sherri Seiden.

Sunday, Aug. 17. 3-4:30 p.m. Roswell United Methodist Church. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-5947974 or visit mosingers.com.

CREEKSIDE FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE

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BOB RUSSELL SINGERS & JAZZ BAND

Enjoy an afternoon and night out dancing to music from the Bob Russell Singers and Jazz Band. The dance is presented by The Cumming Playhouse. Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.

Step up to the microphone and share a tale in the Story Slam series. Each event in the series has a theme and offers 10 storytellers the opportunity to tell their truths in 5 minutes or less. The event will be about school ties on Monday, Aug. 18 starting at 7 p.m. $10 cash at the door. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

Please call 770-594-6232.

Come out to see over 100 exhibitors on Friday, Aug. 22, between 12:305:00 p.m. Food exhibitors will be on hand to share their delicious culinary skills, a speakers series is in place with Doug Grady and Mayor Belle Isle and there will be networking opportunities for everyone. Sponsorships and exhibitor registrations are now available. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta.

5750 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta.

Please call 678-865-6608.

CHUCK LEAVELL AT ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Rock legend Chuck Leavell of Rolling Stones is a respected authority on forestry and conservation. Leavell will give a lecture about the future of forest stewardship. Proceeds benefit the Garden’s conservation program.

Monday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20. Atlanta Botanical Garden. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Please call 404-876-5859 or visit atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

FORSYTH COUNTY DRUG AWARENESS SUMMIT

Come visit Creekside UMC for the consignment sale. There will be bargains on clothing, baby furniture, toys and more. A $5 donation is appreciated. Friday, Aug.15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Creekside United Methodist Church. 673 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming. Please call 404-4038764 or visit www.creekside.net browse for art and crafts as well as spend time in the park. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts from over 250 local and regional artisans and craftsman. SaturdaySunday, Aug. 16-17. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Piedmont Park. 1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit piedmontparkartsfestival.com.

BENEFITS & RACES

Join Forsyth County in an event to raise awareness of drug overdose in the community. The public is invited to attend this free event. Tuesday, Aug. 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center.

3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming.

Please call 770-887-2461 or visit forsythcountydrugawarenesscouncil.org.

BAUBLES & BLING FASHION SHOW

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Come out and watch the Baubles & Bling 2nd annual Atlanta Fashion Show on Saturday, Aug. 16. The fashion show event includes jewelry giveaways, raffles and door prizes. $12 to pre-register and $15 at the door. Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Atlanta Mariott Perimeter. 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy. NE, Atlanta. To register, please call Jackie Martin, Division Manager at 678-457-4778.

LAMBERT LONGHORN 5K & FUN RUN

PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

Come out and enjoy the 4th annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival. It’s a free summer festival to enjoy the outdoors,

The Lambert Cross Country team will be hosting the 6th Annual Longhorn 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, August 16 at Lambert High School. 8:30-10 a.m. Lambert High School. 805 Nichols Rd., Suwanee. Please call 404932-8821. Registration information is on Active.com and www.LambertXC. com.

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Making the grade with nutrition basics (NAPSI)—Any time of year can be the right time to get your children back on a basic nutrition plan. Many find the start of the school year works best and that a diet comprised of whole foods provides the best foundation for learning and education.

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A cataract is a common condition in which the normally clear lens of the eye becomes increasingly cloudy. Compared to vision with a clear lens, your vision with a cataract my look fuzzy, colors might be muted, and you may experience difficulty reading signs while driving at night.

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Peel Away The Years For Younger-Looking Skin (NAPSI)—If you’re looking for clear, smooth, glowing skin but don’t want to do anything that involves needles and scalpels, your dermatologist may have a solution.

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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions.

Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder.

Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain.

ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years.

Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

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97-year-old gets dream come true Group brings Israel to home

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – It’s not often someone gets to live their lifelong dream, but 97-year-old Willie Vowell got her wish to visit Israel. Sort of.

At a surprise ceremony July 24, Vowell was greeted by friends and family as well as caretakers from her home, Arbor Terrace of Marietta, as she was transported to the Jewish state, as least in part.

Given the tensions currently in the area, a trip to Israel was out of the question.

Instead, they brought Israel to Vowell.

This was all done through the help of Second Wind Dreams, a local group dedicated to making wishes come true for seniors.

“Making a dream come true isn’t rocket science,” said P.K. Beville, founder of Second Wind Dreams. “We can’t bring her to Israel, but we can bring Israel to her.”

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Can the older generation lead the way on community farm movement?

Millennials have short attention spans. We only read headlines – or Tweets. We choose the path of least resistance, whether that’s liking a photo over making a phone call, sending a Snapchat over writing a postcard or checking Facebook while conversation lulls at dinner.

Some say we are materialistic, self-involved and entitled.

Those last three descriptors are typically hurled from previous generations. They don’t understand the world we grew up in. Neither, really, do Millennials.

Who does? When you buy food today, where does that money go? Where did the product come from? What happened in between? How much did the farmer get paid?

If I told you that your money helped subsidize CEO bonuses or open a slaughterhouse in China, you’d have no idea whether I was telling the truth. I might be, for all anyone knows. Ultimately, the system grew too big, too complex and

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No Millennial – myself included – can possibly sit there and say what the world will be like when we provide our own food. too interconnected to possibly grasp from where you and I stand on the ground level.

The food system hasn’t made sense for 40 years. No

Millennial – myself included – can possibly sit there and say what the world will be like when we provide our own food.

For that kind of advice, we need to lean on older generations.

In part, learning from my grandfather guided me toward sustainability and healthy food. He joined the Northern Ireland Livestock Commission in the 60s, selling beef and lamb around the world.

Northern Ireland is one of the few places in the world where it’s cheaper to grow grass than corn, allowing cows, sheep and goats to eat natural diets.

Corn-fed beef, on the other hand, leads to liver disease in cows and increased rates of heart disease for people consuming such products, because cows are not natural corn eaters.

These thoughts came to me as I met with leaders at Chambrel at Roswell, a senior living facility. They have a handful of raised beds filled with tomatoes and squash on their

35-acre facility.

As with many other unproductive urban structures, ideas immediately popped into my head.

Could the four water fountains be turned into aquaponic tanks? Could vertical gardens hang from every staircase?

Could sheep help trim back the tree line to add room for more plots and a community garden?

Whether Chambrel is able to pull off the edible campus ideas we inadvertently discussed over lunch depends on a number of factors, including corporate support, city support and money.

The residents must also invest and take ownership of the project.

Community farms at senior living facilities would go a long way to boosting the health of our seniors, not only reducing the immense medical expenses seniors face, but help them reclaim a healthy, active lifestyle through direct involvement in a vital aspect of society: food

and nutrition.

Gardens provide a sense of purpose, particularly important for a society that often isolates undesirables, including seniors.

Community gardens would provide a great avenue for boosting intergenerational ties.

People are more connected today than ever before, yet so far removed from one another.

As we build a technologically based future, people must keep in mind ways to help us stay connected to nature. We need smarter ways to efficiently grow food locally by harvesting sustainable energy and developing urban environments for multi-purpose use.

Chambrel at Roswell has the potential to model what this future might look like – perhaps, quite a bit like childhood.

James Carr is working on a book about the local, sustainable movement called “The Jig Is Up.” To pre-order a copy, visit thejigisup89.com.

Dr. Galland, veterinarian, receives Public Service Award

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Since she was a child, Dr. Gale Galland has always loved animals.

Today, she lives in Cumming and although she says she’s semi-retired, she works part-time between the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta and the Forsyth Animal Hospital.

For her work with the CDC, Galland was recognized at the American Medical Veterinary Association’s convention in Denver, Colo. July 25-29 with the Public Service Award.

“It was a complete surprise,” Galland said. “It meant a whole lot to me that they thought enough about me and my career to nominate me for this award. It was really special.”

Leading the Importations and Animal Contact Team, Galland handled imported animals and animal products, especially primates, as one of her jobs during her 21 years with the CDC. Once, when there was a loose monkey on a large container ship, Galland climbed a rope ladder from a small Coast Guard boat to rescue the animal, said Adam Langer, a CDC colleague, in a recommenda-

tion letter.

“There is literally no one who is Dr. Galland’s equal with regard to the regulatory, public health, and medical issues surrounding the ongoing use of nonhuman primates in research,” Langer said.

When she graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986, Galland worked full time at the Forsyth Animal Hospital and has helped out ever since.

“I’ve always had a love for animals,” said Galland.

Dr. Bill Avra of Forsyth Animal Hospital recalled Galland’s early years there.

“I’d leave the clinic at noon on a Saturday when we closed. I’d come back at seven at night, and she’d still be sitting with a dog to make sure it was okay,” Avra said. ““She’s a very devoted veterinarian.”

Colleagues described Galland as having a calm, humble personality.

“I’m not used to being the center of attention,” Galland said. “I’m a little embarrassed.”

Galland said that even though she is semi-retired, she enjoys her work at the CDC. “I didn’t want to leave it,” she said. “I’ve learned so much. It’s been a really good, educational career for me.”

Dr. Gale Galland received the American Medical Veterinary Association’s Public Service Award.

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Hey y’all: Paula Deen is back Live road show brings chef to Atlanta

By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com ATLANTA — Paula Deen is making a comeback and is ready to invite her fans back into her kitchen.

To promote the launch of her new online network, she’s going to be at the Woodruff Arts Center on Aug. 26.

Paula Deen Live! is her multi-city nationwide tour. The Southern chef and entertainer will host a 90-minute show featuring her favorite seasonal dishes, including new recipes.

“I am having the best time being on the road and meeting so many of my amazing fans during these shows,” said Deen.

Appen Media Group got an exclusive interview with Deen while she’s on the road.

For tickets, visit www.bit. ly/1ydVU5y Appen Media Group: What is one very Southerner food you can’t stand?

Paula Deen: I’d have to say baked macaroni and cheese - don’t get me wrong, I like it alright, but I just don’t love it the way my family does. I love to make it and serve it, but I’m going to go with a baked potato any day of the week!

What is your favorite ethnic food?

Deen: It’s not a traditional Italian lasagna recipe, but the lasagna we serve at The Lady & Sons is one of my all-time favorite family recipes.

Besides butter, what is something she can’t live without?

Deen: I’ve always said that if I was stranded on a deserted island, the one food I would have to take with me is a potato! Mashed or baked, I love ‘em just about any way you can fix ‘em!

What is a kitchen staple?

Deen: I always have to have my House Seasoning in my kitchen. It’s a mixture of salt, black pepper and garlic powder and I use it on just about everything in my kitchen.

What’s your Achilles heel of cooking?

Deen: You know, I’m not the biggest fan of goat cheese, which is funny to me because I have a few goats at home!

Is there something you can’t get right?

Deen: I learned so much from my Grandmother [Irene] Paul in the kitchen, and try

If you go What: Paula Deen Live!

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Cost: $32, $46, $200 Tickets: www.bit. ly/1ydVU5y Info: 404-733-4200 as I might, I can only one day hope that my recipes will be as good as hers.

What is something you like to eat when you get home from cooking all day, your guilty pleasure?

Deen: It might sound silly, but Michael and I love stuffed jalapeño peppers straight from our garden. We’ll seed them and stuff them with cream cheese, and then bake them off for a quick snack or when we’ve got unexpected guests.

Is there anything you didn’t talk about in your biography?

Deen: I certainly shared a lot about myself in that biography, and I’m so glad I did. But I almost feel like I need whole other book now. So many exciting things have happened and my family has grown so much since then - there’s just so much more to share.

What can we look forward to seeing, if we go to your live Atlanta show?

Deen: Lots of fun, that’s for sure y’all!

My fans can expect good food, good conversation and, most of all, a good time! We’ll be cooking up some of my tastiest dishes using delicious Springer Mountain Farms chicken, talking about food and family, playing games and even giving my fans an exclusive sneak peek of the shows that will be on my brand new digital lifestyle network, the Paula Deen Network, which launches Sept. 24.

What will your new network be like? What are you excited to show?

Deen: The Paula Deen Network is the first online network of its kind where I’ll be able to share my passion for cooking with all of my amazing fans! One thing that I think will excite my fans the most is that the Paula Deen Network is going to make finding my recipes, tips and shows, like game shows and behind-thescenes bloopers, more con-

Celebrity chef Paula Deen and husband Michael Groover will be at the Woodruff Arts Center on August 26. venient than ever! They’ll be able to access them all in one place - wherever and whenever they want. I can’t wait until the network launches!

What is the best kitchen tool you can give to somebody who’s just learning to cook?

Deen: Every good cook just starting out can really benefit from a stand mixer and a good

old set of sharp knives. They’ll make your lives so much easier!

If you had to be stuck in an elevator with three celebrity chefs, who would you choose?

Deen: Do I have to choose just three? I may be a little biased, but it’d have to be a pretty large elevator. I would want to be stuck with my sons,

Jamie and Bobby, and all of my grandbabies - who may be little, but they love getting in the kitchen to help me cook, too!

What is your favorite restaurant in Atlanta?

Deen: Whenever I’m in Atlanta, I love to stop at Houston’s for some ribs. If you have any suggestions, be sure to let me know!

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Robert “Bob” N. Votta dies at 68 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Robert N. Votta of Alpharetta went peacefully to his final reward Sunday July 27, at Embracing Hospice in Cumming following a brief illness.

Mr. Votta was a U.S. Air Force veteran who was deeply involved in veterans’ affairs at the American Legion Post 201 VOTTA in Alpharetta.

Mr. Votta was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1946. He was the son of Carmen and Josephine Votta.

Mr. Votta was a devoted son, husband, brother and uncle. He leaves Mary, his loving wife of 40 years, to cherish his memory. He is also survived by his brother David (Joyce), nephew David Votta Jr., nieces Lynne Moore and Lisa Lombardozzi and cousin (like a sister) Carmela Bobick (Steven).

Mr. Votta was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He served during the Vietnam War Era with honor and distinction from 1967 to 1971.

Mr. Votta, who has called Alpharetta home for 24 years, retired after many years as a loyal and valued employee of the General Electric Co. “Bob,” as he was known to all who knew him, was a passionate sports fan and a man who never met a stranger. He had an uncanny ability to remember names, even of individuals

Smelly: Continued from Page 5 help stop the expansion.

Cities typically do not meddle in the affairs of other governments, and according to Milton Community Development Director Kathleen Field,

he only met one time.

Mr. Votta was also an avid golfer and following his retirement from GE, he worked at the Windermere Golf Club in Cumming. During his tenure there, he made hundreds of friends among both members and employees He is best known in the Alpharetta community as “Mr. American Legion” for his tireless efforts on behalf of the 825 wartime members of Alpharetta American Legion Post 201.

At the Legion, he was entrusted with numerous leadership positions. Among them, two terms as post commander, senior vice commander, six years as general chairman of the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade, chairman of the High School Oratorical Contest, chairman of the High School Scholarship Program and chairman of the Post Executive Committee.

Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. at Northside Chapel Funeral Home, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. also at Northside Chapel.

A reception at the American Legion Post 201 will follow at 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

Interment will take place at the Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road in Canton, Monday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m.

Northside Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

there is little the city can do.

“When things are on the boundary line, as a courtesy we usually do get informed of action on the boundary line, but we have no authority,” Field said. “All we can do is go and express opposition and hope [Forsyth County] take that under consideration in deciding.”

Field expects to bring the

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issue before the Milton City Council for them to decide if they wish to formally oppose the new development.

Forsyth County Commissioner Todd Levent will host a public meeting on the issue Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at Midway Warehouse, 4820 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta.

The public is invited to attend.

DEATH NOTICES Glenn Charles Atkinson, 76, of Gainesville, passed away August 3, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Stiliani Fafalios, 90, of Atlanta passed away August 2, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

John H. Penny Backer, 84, of Decatur, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Philip Lutzenkirchen, 23, of Marietta, passed away June 29, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Etta Mae Bennett, 74, of Cumming, passed away July 31, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Roy Best III, 60, of Cumming, passed away July 31, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Naomi Marie Bruns, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away August 5, 2014. Arrangements

by Houghton Funeral Home, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Joan Starr Campbell, 71, of Cumming, passed away August 4, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Inez Longobucco De Palma, 92, of Johns Creek, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Robert Meeks, Jr., 59, of Cumming, passed away July 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Larry Leonard Newberry, 65, of Forsyth County, passed away July 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Sandra Nicoletti, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away July 9, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Charles Kenneth Quinn, 74 of Atlanta, passed away August 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Marie Riccio, 68, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy Shoup, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away July 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Frances Tucker, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away July 9, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Stanley William Wallace, 70, passed away August 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Bobby Walters, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Current Charity Support: Special Olympics of Forsyth • Current Charity Beer: Kentucky Common

Next Last Tuesday Beer Bash August 26th Proceeds to Support the Humane Society of Forsyth

New Beer Release, Local Charity Support, Live Music and Pint Glass Giveaway

SUMMER FLING WATERMELON BLONDE NOW TAPPED!

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Mon. Family Night, KIDS EAT FREE & BINGO at 6pm Wed. Team TRIVIA at 8pm Thurs. CHERRY STREET BEER SPECIALS OPEN MIC at 7:30pm Fri. Prime Rib & Steak Specials Sat. Rib & Steak Specials RickPrime Tanner’s 770-205-5512 Sun. Brunch 11am-2pm & Live Music Limit 1 per group. Must present this coupon. Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4-25-14.

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Catering • ToGo • Sports Banquets Corporate Luncheons & Meetings Holiday Parties • Reunions • Party Packs

Tanner’s is YOUR Football Headquarters Please call for your reservations!

5810 Bond Street • Cumming, GA • 770-205-5512 (at the corner of Post Rd. & Majors Rd. in Vickery Village)

Open Mon-Fri 7am • Sat & Sun 8am • www.cherrystreetbrewing.com