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A moment in time DeSana Middle School marks opening with time capsule event. Items placed inside ranged from photos of iPhones, presidential candidates and selfies. Pictured: DeSana MS Principal Terri North adds her photo to the capsule. Read more, Page 10.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three alert Alpharetta police detectives turned their lunch hour into a Crimestoppers episode Aug. 9 when they netted three alleged thieves who were breaking into cars. Two men and one woman were arrested on multiple charges after three Alpharetta detectives who were leaving a local restaurant spotted them acting suspiciously. When the officers saw that the suspects had seen them as well, the alleged thieves tried to get away. But all were caught in possession of stolen items taken from cars in the area. The detectives had gone out to lunch and were returning to their vehicles around noon when they noticed three people who appeared to be break-
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County declines HUD grant Part of the Community Development Block Grant program By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has declined a Community Development Block Grant entitlement over concerns its qualifications are new and may open the county up to criticism over its housing practices. County Attorney Ken Jarrard suggested waiting to see how other jurisdictions implement the self-assessment portion of the grant and seeing how aggressively the United States Housing and Urban Development department will enforce its regulations. The entitlement would provide annual grants to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons. On Aug. 10, the board heard a presentation from Jarrard on the topic. The intentions of the grant are to “revitalize neighborhoods, economic development and provide improved community facilities and services.” HUD determines the amount of each
It is unclear the extent of ‘regional’ consideration HUD expects in addressing fair housing issues.” KEN JARRARD Forsyth County Attorney entitlement grant by a “statutory dual formula” using several objective measures of community needs including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing and population growth. Because Forsyth’s population hit 200,000 in 2015, the county became qualified as an entitlement community. Forsyth County has received $2,129,360 from six prior “non -entitlement” Community Development Block Grants from 1985 to 1995. Jarrard said there has always been an obligation under HUD for affordable housing. However there were no specific regulations intended to augment how exactly counties do that.
In addition, historically, communities had to submit an analysis of impediments. But now that’s different and takes the form of a self-assessment, according to Jarrard. “We have to do an assessment of fair housing which is much more involved and has a unique set of regulations that encompass not only what may be impediments to housing in Forsyth County, but how Forsyth County fits into the region as a whole,” he said. Existing regulations have been in place for one year and none of the local jurisdictions have yet submitted or gone ahead under the new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulations, he said. “It is unclear the extent of ‘regional’ consideration HUD expects in addressing fair housing issues,” Jarrard said. “Notwithstanding any prior enforcement history, in light of the stated purpose to garner more significant accomplishment of fair housing goals, there is currently no track record as to how aggressively HUD will seek to enforce the new AFFH regulations.” Although the county declined for now, it is still entitled to the funds each year unless it expressly opts out of the program permanently.
New irrigation water rates approved FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cumming City Council approved new water rates for irrigation use customers during the July City Council meeting. The new rates, which were mandated by the Environmental Protection Division in order to help with water conservation efforts, represent a 200 percent increase over the
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Superintendent Richard Woods visits Mashburn ES By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — At Mashburn Elementary School, learning goes beyond the books. As a way to fully educate children apart from books and tests, Mashburn has integrated the Seven Mindsets for over four years. The Seven Mindsets is a national program that “provides schools and individuals with empowering mindset-based programs,” and a way for Mashburn to incorporate social-emotional learning. Recently, Georgia was one of seven states selected to participate in the Collaborating States Initiative. This initiative allows the state to develop social-emotional learning standards, develop a strategy for professional learning and update the Georgia Student Health Survey to include social and emotional learning. Because of this, Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods was invited to Mashburn Aug. 11 to witness how the school incorporates the Seven Mindsets daily as part of social and emotional learning. As part of the mindsets, Mashburn Principal Tracey Smith said the kids are divided into the six different houses at the school and meet monthly. In the house meetings, the groups talk about
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Goodbye, summer internship; hello world When Fulton and Forsyth grade schools return for the fall, I begin packing for my return to college. This year is different, however: my senior year at Ole Miss, a scary subKYLIE McFADDEN ject that has been Appen Intern floating in the back of my mind for years. The insecurity of not knowing where I would go or what I would do after college has always nagged me. I began my internship with Appen Media Group in June, and in the 10 weeks since I started, I have felt my stress about graduation slowly ease. I came into this internship with a lot of preconceptions about how the newsroom would function and how I would function in it. Between my classes and working at my school’s student newspaper, I felt like I was already prepared. Experiencing it firsthand proved I still had a lot to learn. When I started, I was not expecting my role would be as hands-on as it was. My assignments were small at first, but the amount of responsibility I was given after my first few weeks allowed me to push myself and constantly build on what I had learned the week before. I felt like a reporter, not just an intern. Going into college, I was not sure how I would use my planned marketing communications degree. This summer has shown me what my future might look like if I decide to pursue reporting full-time. After 10 weeks writing almost every kind of newspaper story for every Appen newspaper, I have a much clearer sense of what I want to do in the future. To the newsroom staff that supported my work and growth, I can’t say “thank you” enough. You all were so patient and treated me with such
Making the final push Appen Media Group publisher Ray Appen is still hiking the Appalachian Trail and making a final push to the end. Ray is focusing all of his efforts on reaching the end in Maine and will not respect from day one. You pushed me to do my best, answered my hundreds of questions and constantly helped me improve, and I know I’m a better writer and journalist because of your help and support. To the high school and college students who are on the fence about whether to work an internship or not, go for it. Whether you end up loving it or deciding it’s not for you, your internship will set you on the right path to find your passion, even if you still have a few years until you graduate college. To my family who encouraged me as I applied for internship after internship, thank you for keeping my spirits up constantly. To those of you who have read my stories this summer, I hope you enjoyed reading them. I know I enjoyed writing each one. I will miss not only the people I had the pleasure of working with every day, but the people I got to meet in interviews and the things I have learned just by interacting with so many people. It’s been a great summer. The future doesn’t seem so scary anymore.
My assignments were small at first, but the amount of responsibility I was given after my first few weeks allowed me to push myself and constantly build on what I had learned the week before. I felt like a reporter, not just an intern.
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Vendor symposium to bring together companies, government FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Companies interested in learning about doing business with Forsyth County government are invited to attend an upcoming vendor symposium. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 30 at 8:30 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Suite 220) in the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E. Main Street in Cumming. “We are inviting vendors to come in and learn about how the county procurement process works,” Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola said. “Businesses of all types are encouraged to attend this event, as we purchase a wide variety of materials, equipment and services.” Attendees will have the opportunity to meet buyers and contracting officers from the Forsyth County Procurement
Department, learn about the procurement process and upcoming procurement opportunities and network with other vendors. They will also learn about the county’s Local Business Initiative, Emergency Supplier Network and the recently launched Vendor Self Service Portal. The Forsyth County Board of Education will also be participating in the event and sharing information with attendees on how to do business with the school system. Registration for the event is available but is not required and can be completed via the Procurement Department’s “Bids & Results” page at forsythco.com. For questions or to receive additional information, call the Forsyth County Procurement Department at (770) 888-8872.
Bed race supports Forsyth homeless families CUMMING, Ga. — The annual Family Promise Bed Race and Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Creekside United Methodist Church. The race benefits homeless families with children in Forsyth County. It is sponsored by Family Promise of Forsyth County, Inc., a non-profit organization helping homeless families get back on their feet and into new homes. Bed race teams will represent a variety of businesses, churches and
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DeSana marks school’s opening with time capsule Students honor school, historic moments By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
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CUMMING, Ga. — The presidential election, the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and Pokemon Go are all things the current students at DeSana Middle School will remember from 2016. Students from each homeroom had a chance to make history Aug. 12 when they put items or pictures of memorable events into one of eight time capsules. DeSana Principal Terri North said a time capsule is a “historic cache of goods or information usually intended as a method of communication with future people and to help future archeologists, anthropologists or historians.” Because DeSana opened on Aug. 4, these students will be the first to complete their middle school education all the way through at DeSana. They will also be some of the first to attend Denmark High School, which will open in August 2018. Once the three classes graduate
from Denmark, North said the students will be invited back to DeSana to open the capsules in the springs of 2021, 2022 and 2023. “They will certainly tell the story of this day and time in your life and in the life of our school,” North said. Many chose to go with pop culture references, including a Kylie Jenner lip kit, a photo of an iPhone and a Starbucks gift card. Others went the more political route with a photo of Harambe, the gorilla that was shot and killed after a child fell into his enclosure, photos of the 2016 presidential candidates and a photo of Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab. Technology also played a big part in the chosen items as earbuds, a picture of an Apple Watch and multiple flash drives were all placed into the capsules. A common theme was school pride as miniature dragons, representing the school’s mascot, multiple DeSana T-shirts and lanyards were also added. Students explained their choices citing how important technology is in our lives through apps like Snap Chat
and Pokemon Go; how Michael Phelps is one of the greatest Olympians of our time; and how they are curious to see how they change by including class pictures. North said she was intrigued by some of the kids’ choices, however some she expected, like Pokemon, Olympics and presidential candidates. “They gave a lot of thought to the choices,” North said. “I liked how they explained that selfies are truly of their generation. Who knows what it’ll be in 2023 and if selfies are still around?” Each homeroom in the school was allowed to put two things into the capsules. Teachers could help, but mostly the ideas came from students. The staff and teachers had the chance to enter their own items into two staff capsules. “We wanted not only the students’ perspective, but also the teachers,” North said. Her favorite item was from a teacher who put in a dragon fly drawing that represented change, both with a new school opening but also for the students transitioning to middle school.
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Foster Forsyth updating comprehensive plan FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Foster Forsyth is the process of updating the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan. This spring and summer, Foster Forsyth held visioning workshops that determined the goals and vision for the county, design workshops that addressed the character of the county and implementation workshops that proposed strategies in support of the identified vision, goals and character. With that information in hand, the Foster Forsyth Project Team has updated Forsyth County’s Comprehensive Plan, along with associated policies and projects that make up the five-year community work program – the primary implementation tool for the plan. The public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the draft components of the plan at two open houses in August. Residents, businesses, property owners and community groups are encouraged to participate. The open houses will provide an opportunity for community members to review draft plan materials at their own pace as well as discuss materials and provide input to the planning team. No formal presentation will be given. The draft plan document will be made available on the Foster Forsyth website for community members to review the week of the open houses. Open houses will be held Monday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. Both open houses will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Suite 220) in the Forsyth County Administration
Input from the open houses will be used to refine the plan for its final draft. Community members are welcome to attend both open houses, but should note that both will provide the same information. Building, located at 110 East Main Street in Cumming. Input from the open houses will be used to refine the plan for its final draft. Community members are welcome to attend both open houses, but should note that both will provide the same information. Foster Forsyth is a full update initiative to Forsyth County’s Comprehensive Plan, focused on community elements such as housing, transportation, zoning and other land use matters, as well as economic development. The Comprehensive Plan is the umbrella policy document for the county’s future growth and development, which plays an important role in rezoning and development decisions. The plan also establishes community goals and priorities for the county’s future. For more information, please visit www.FosterForsyth.com
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Matt Community Park opens Located off Wallace Tatum Road By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A downpour didn’t deter a large crowd from cheering the ribbon cutting for Matt Community Park Aug. 12. The park, located just beyond Fire Station No. 3 at 6555 Wallace Tatum Road, broke ground over a year ago in July 2015. This first phase is 185 acres, with 35 acres developed for activity including four synthetic-turf rectangular fields, a walking trail, a playground, concession area, restrooms and a parks maintenance facility. It is anticipated that one mile of natural-surface walking trails will be added at the park by spring 2017. Future plans include the possibility of adding tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, picnic pavilions, additional fields and trails. The timeline for any
future development will depend upon availability of funding. The master plan for the property also includes the potential location of a library and senior center on the site and approximately 125 acres of green space. The property for the new park was acquired with funding from the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by Forsyth County voters in 2008. Construction of the park’s first phase is funded by both the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond and by impact fees. Forsyth’s Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Pryor said this park has taken a long time just like any other project of this kind. But now, he said the county has a great product. Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Tommy Bruce played an integral part in the creation of the park, Pryor said. Bruce said the project launch was hampered by an unusually rainy summer and fall, “so, it’s been an adventure.” Forsyth Board of Commissioners
The park features a playground along with four fields.
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Elementary and Liberty Middle schools attended the event to say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem. One of those kids who will be using this park is Thomas Aucoin, a fifth grader at Matt ES. He spoke at the event saying, as an athlete and sports fan, he’s excited about the sports fields going in. “I also can’t wait to use the new library and outdoor classroom,” Aucoin said. “For now though, I am happy to have a new park so close to home and school that my family, friends and dogs can all enjoy.” Mya Dowling, a second grader at Matt ES spoke on how she intends to use the park. “Without parks I’d be stuffing my face with technology,” Dowling said. “Thanks Forsyth County for not letting my brain rot.”
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Softball schedule Alpharetta 8/16 Milton 8/18 @ Chattahoochee 8/20 Lambert 8/20 Forsyth Central 8/23 Northview 8/25 @ North Atlanta 8/30 @ Johns Creek 9/1 Cambridge 9/6 Dunwoody 9/8 Pope (Marietta, GA) 9/12 @ Centennial 9/15 Chattahoochee 9/19 @ Northview 9/20 @ North Atlanta 9/22 Johns Creek 9/27 @ Cambridge 9/29 Dunwoody
Cambridge 8/18 @ Pope 8/23 North Atlanta 8/24 Buford 8/30 Northview 9/1 @ Alpharetta 9/6 @ Johns Creek 9/13 @ Chattahoochee 9/15 Pope 9/19 @ North Atlanta 9/21 @ River Ridge 9/27 Alpharetta 9/28 Archer 9/29 Johns Creek
Centennial 8/16 @ Johns Creek 8/23 Pope 8/25 @ Chattahoochee 9/1 Discovery 9/6 North Atlanta 9/7 @ North Springs 9/12 Alpharetta 9/13 Johns Creek 9/19 @ Pope (Marietta, GA) 9/20 Chattahoochee 9/27 @ Discovery 9/28 North Springs 9/29 @ North Atlanta
Chattahoochee 8/18 Alpharetta 8/19 Blessed Trinity 8/19 South Gwinnett 8/20 Dalton 8/20 Ridgeland 8/23 @ Dunwoody 8/25 Centennial 8/30 Pope 9/1 @ Johns Creek 9/6 Northview 9/8 North Atlanta 9/9 Camden County
9/10 Westlake 9/10 Roswell 9/10 Cartersville 9/13 Cambridge 9/15 @ Alpharetta 9/19 Dunwoody 9/20 @ Centennial 9/22 @ Pope 9/27 @ Johns Creek 9/29 Northview
Forsyth Central 8/23 @ South Forsyth 8/26 @North Forsyth 8/29 @Milton 9/1 West Forsyth 9/6 South Forsyth 9/8 North Forsyth 9/13 Milton 9/15 @Lambert 9/16 @Pierce County 9/16 @Winder-Barrow 9/17 @Morgan County 9/19 @West Forsyth 9/20 @Milton 9/22 Lambert 9/29 West Forsyth 10/4 @South Forsyth 10/6 @North Forsyth
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8/18 @ North Atlanta 8/22 @ Blessed Trinity 8/25 @ Northview 8/30 Alpharetta 9/1 @ Chattahoochee 9/6 Cambridge 9/8 @ Dunwoody 9/12 Pope 9/13 @ Centennial 9/15 North Atlanta 9/20 Northview 9/22 @ Alpharetta 9/27 Chattahoochee 9/29 @ Cambridge
Lambert 8/17 @ Parkview 8/19 Northview 8/19 Richmond Hill 8/20 Alpharetta 8/20 Richmond Hill 8/23 Milton 8/25 @ South Forsyth 8/29 @ West Forsyth 8/30 @ Forsyth Central 9/1 North Forsyth 9/6 @ Milton 9/8 South Forsyth 9/10 Etowah 9/10 Lassiter 9/13 West Forsyth 9/15 Forsyth Central 9/16 Peachtree Ridge 9/17 @ Mountain View 9/17 Mill Creek 9/19 @ North Forsyth 9/20 @ West Forsyth 9/22 @ Forsyth Central
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8/23 @ Lambert 8/25 @ West Forsyth 8/29 Forsyth Central 8/30 North Forsyth 9/6 Lambert 9/8 West Forsyth 9/13 @ Forsyth Central 9/15 @ North Forsyth 9/20 Forsyth Central 9/22 North Forsyth 9/27 St. Pius X Catholic 10/4 @ Lambert 10/6 @ West Forsyth
North Forsyth 8/20 Buford (Buford, GA) 8/20 Jackson County 8/23 West Forsyth 8/24 @ Collins Hill 8/25 Forsyth Central 8/29 South Forsyth 8/30 @ Milton 9/1 @ Lambert 9/6 West Forsyth 9/7 @ Madison County 9/7 Lumpkin County 9/8 @ Forsyth Central 9/13 @ South Forsyth 9/15 Milton 9/19 Lambert 9/20 South Forsyth 9/22 @ Milton 9/24 @ Lambert 10/4 West Forsyth 10/6 Forsyth Central
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8/19 @ Lambert 8/20 @ Parkview 8/23 @ Alpharetta 8/25 Johns Creek 8/30 Cambridge 9/1 Pope 9/6 Chattahoochee 9/7 @ St. Pius X Catholic 9/12 North Atlanta 9/19 Alpharetta 9/20 @ Johns Creek 9/28 Pope 9/29 @ Chattahoochee
Roswell 8/18 @ Lassiter 8/27 @ Hillgrove 8/29 @ Pope 9/1 Cherokee 9/9 Cartersville 9/10 Chattahoochee 9/23 @ Dacula 9/26 @ Creekview 9/27 @ Cherokee
South Forsyth 8/20 Cherokee 8/23 Forsyth Central 8/25 Lambert 8/29 @ North Forsyth 8/30 West Forsyth 9/6 @ Forsyth Central 9/8 @ Lambert 9/13 North Forsyth 9/15 @ West Forsyth 9/17 Peachtree Ridge 9/20 @ North Forsyth 9/22 West Forsyth 10/4 Forsyth Central 10/6 Lambert
West Forsyth 8/17 @ Mill Creek 8/20 @ North Gwinnett 8/20 Peachtree Ridge 8/23 @ North Forsyth 8/24 Mill Creek 8/25 Milton 8/29 Lambert 8/30 @ South Forsyth 9/1 @ Forsyth Central 9/6 @ North Forsyth 9/8 @ Milton 9/10 Brookwood 9/10 Etowah 9/13 @ Lambert 9/15 South Forsyth 9/17 Sequoyah 9/19 Forsyth Central 9/20 Lambert 9/22 @ South Forsyth 9/29 @ Forsyth Central 10/4 @ North Forsyth 10/6 Milton
Blessed Trinity 8/19 Chattahoochee 8/19 Ridgeland 8/20 Christian Heritage 8/20 Gordon Lee 8/22 Johns Creek 8/25 @ Marist 8/27 @ Holy Innocents Episcopal 8/27 Westminster 8/29 Woodward Academy 8/31 St. Pius X Catholic 9/6 Chestatee 9/8 @ Chestatee 9/13 White County 9/15 @ White County 9/17 Arabia Mountain 9/19 Walton 9/20 West Hall 9/22 @ West Hall 9/26 Wesleyan 9/27 Marist 9/29 @ Pope
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St. Francis 8/24 @Paideia 9/6 @Drew Charter 9/21 Drew Charter 9/28 Galloway 9/29 @Weber
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Forsyth softball rivalries to continue in 2016 Forsyth Central adds to already talent-heavy region By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- After dominating teams from North Fulton over the past three years in Region 6-AAAAAA, Forsyth teams will now duke it out in a region almost entirely their own. Forsyth Central and Milton will join the four former Region 6-AAAAAA 6A teams of North, South, West and Lambert in Region 7-AAAAAAA where competition should be fierce. North, Lambert and South won the past three championships in Region 6-AAAAAA, and for two of the past three years, all four Forsyth teams finished atop the region standings. Forsyth Central joins its Forsyth counterparts and adds to the talent within the region. A majority of the key players for the Bulldogs 2015 team, which compiled a 13-8 overall record, return this season.
The Bulldog offense, which averaged nearly seven runs per game last season, returns Morgan Watson, Sadie Waters and Lindsay Race. Watson compiled a .618 average with 21 hits in 42 at bats last season and was third on the team in RBIs and first in on-base percentage. Waters hit 11 extra-base hits and posted a .444 average. Defensively, Central returns its entire pitching staff from last season. Gina Fishler led the team with a 4-1 record and 4.09 ERA last season as a freshman. Emma Lowe, Abby Sims and Brooke Wade will also share in pitching duties this season. The trio had a combined 8-2 record last year. South, which won its region championship last year, returns five All-Region players from 2015. Standout pitcher Katherine Heuy, who was named the Pitcher of the Year in the region, returns for her senior season. Catcher Bianca Mora and infielders Emily Harris and Jordyn Harris also return for the War Eagles. Lauren Baccari, who pitched in relief for Heuy much of last season returns as a sophomore. The War Eagles will look to continue their defensive domination behind Heuy
this season. In 2015, the War Eagles gave up just 55 runs over 27 games. Their offense, meanwhile, averaged over six runs per game, leading the War Eagles to a 22-5 overall record. Lambert enters the 2016 season
after narrowly missing out on defending the Region 6-AAAAAA title last year against South, and now the team looks to claim the maiden Region 7-AAAAAAA championship. Dual-threat Kassidy Krupit returns for the Longhorns as a junior and looks to impact both offense and defense. Offensively, Krupit hit .391 with over 20 RBIs and 15 extra-base hits last season. As a pitcher, she compiled a 7-2 record with a 2.98 ERA. For at least the first half of the season, North will be without its standout and leadoff hitter, Haley Simpson, who is recovering from a torn ACL. The Raiders do return pitcher Sara King who posted an 11-5 record, leading a defense that held opponents to 2.9 runs per game. Also returning is offensive standout Bella Caracciolo. Caracciolo hit .432 last season with 28 RBIs and 20 steals. West, which finished fourth in the region last season, will be seeking itsr first region title this season. The Wolverines return pitcher Hannah Guthrie, who posted seven wins as a freshman in 2015. Also returning for West is catcher Alana Frye and middle infielders Carlie Behan and Bailley Concatto.
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Volleyball schedule Alpharetta 8/30 Greater Atlanta Christian 8/30 Chattahoochee 9/1 @Norcross 9/7 Our Lady of Mercy 9/13 Dunwoody 9/22 River Ridge 9/27 @Centennial 9/27 Chattahoochee 9/29 Milton
Cambridge 8/23 East Coweta (At Norcross) 8/23 @Norcross 8/25 @Milton 8/25 @Walton (At Milton) 8/30 @Dunwoody 9/1 @North Gwinnett (At North Forsyth) 9/1 @North Forsyth 9/6 @North Atlanta (At Alpharetta) 9/6 @Alpharetta 9/8 @South Forsyth 9/8 @Brookwood (At South Forsyth) 9/13 @Centennial (At Johns Creek) 9/13 @Johns Creek 9/15 Johns Creek 9/15 Roswell 9/20 Chattahoochee 9/20 Northview 9/22 Harrison 9/22 North Forsyth 9/29 Lassiter
Centennial 8/16 @South Forsyth 8/18 @Norcross 8/18 @Greater Atlanta Christian 8/23 @Galloway 8/23 @Langston Hughes 8/25 @Fellowship Christian 8/25 @West Forsyth 8/30 North Springs 9/1 Lambert 9/1 Galloway 9/6 Pope 9/6 Northview 9/8 @Parkview 9/8 @Mill Creek 9/13 @Johns Creek 9/13 @Cambridge 9/15 @Hillgrove 9/15 @River Ridge 9/17 @Chattahoochee 9/20 @Dunwoody 9/20 @North Atlanta 9/22 @Lambert
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9/22 @Northview 9/27 Alpharetta 9/27 Chattahoochee 9/29 @Lanier 9/29 @Norcross
Chattahoochee 8/18 Woodstock 8/18 West Forsyth 8/23 Lambert 8/23 Chamblee 8/24 @St. Pius X 8/30 @Alpharetta 8/30 @Greater Atlanta Christian (At Alpharetta) 9/1 @Roswell 9/1 @Milton (At Roswell) 9/6 Johns Creek 9/6 Dunwoody 9/8 @Blessed Trinity 9/13 @Pope 9/13 @North Atlanta (At Pope) 9/17 @Roswell 9/20 @Cambridge 9/20 @Northview (At Cambridge) 9/22 Milton 9/22 Marist 9/27 @Alpharetta 9/27 @Centennial (At Alpharetta) 9/30 @Blessed Trinity
Forsyth Central 8/18 @Mill Creek 8/23 @Collins Hill (At Duluth) 8/23 @Duluth 8/25 @Pinecrest 8/27 @Pace Academy 8/30 South Forsyth 8/30 North Forsyth 9/6 @Mountain View (At Peachtree Ridge) 9/6 @Peachtree Ridge 9/13 @Blessed Trinity (At West Forsyth) 9/13 @West Forsyth 9/15 @West Hall 9/20 @Lambert (At Milton) 9/20 @Milton 9/27 East Coweta
Johns Creek 8/18 @Sequoyah 8/18 @River Ridge (At Sequoyah) 8/23 @Starrs Mill 8/23 @Columbus (At Starrs Mill) 8/25 Blessed Trinity 8/25 Buford 8/30 Chamblee 8/30 FCS 8/30 North Oconee 9/1 @St. Pius X 9/1 @Decatur (At St. Pius X) 9/6 @Chattahoochee 9/6 @Dunwoody
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Lambert 8/18 Alpharetta 8/18 Cambridge 8/23 @Chattahoochee 8/23 @Chamblee (At Chattahoochee) 8/25 Norcross 8/25 Mill Creek 8/30 West Forsyth 8/30 Milton 9/1 @Centennial 9/1 @Galloway (At Centennial) 9/8 Lassiter 9/13 @North Forsyth 9/15 @Alpharetta 9/20 @Forsyth Central (At Milton) 9/20 @South Forsyth (At Milton) 9/22 Centennial 9/22 Northview 9/29 @Johns Creek
Milton 8/18 @Pope 8/18 @North Cobb (At Pope) 8/25 Cambridge 8/25 Walton 8/30 @West Forsyth ( At Lambert) 8/30 @Lambert 9/1 @Roswell 9/1 @Northview (At Roswell) 9/8 @Johns Creek (At Norcross) 9/8 @Norcross 9/13 @South Forsyth 9/15 @St. Francis 9/20 North Forsyth 9/20 Forsyth Central 9/22 @Chattahoochee 9/22 @Marist (At Chattahoochee) 9/27 @Creekview 9/29 @Alpharetta 9/29 @Galloway (At Alpharetta)
North Forsyth 8/20 @Pinecrest (At West Forsyth) 8/20 @Forsyth Central (At West Forsyth) 8/20 @Stratford Academy (At West Forsyth)
8/23 @Pinecrest 8/23 @Clarke Central (At Pinecrest) 8/25 @King’s Ridge 8/25 @Fideles Christian (At Kings’ Ridge) 8/30 @South Forsyth (At Forsyth Central) 8/30 @Forsyth Central 9/6 West Hall 9/6 Dawson County 9/8 @Northview 9/8 @Peachtree Ridge (At Northview) 9/13 Lambert 9/15 North Hall 9/15 Pinecrest 9/20 @Milton 9/20 @West Forsyth (At Milton) 9/22 @Harrison (At Cambridge) 9/22 @Cambridge
Roswell 8/23 Etowah 8/25 @Alpharetta 8/25 @Woodstock (At Alpharetta) 8/30 @Woodstock 9/1 Chattahoochee 9/1 Northview 9/1 Milton 9/7 Lassiter 9/8 @Riverwood (At River Ridge) 9/8 @River Ridge 9/10 @North Cobb 9/13 Walton 9/15 @Johns Creek (At Cambridge) 9/15 @Cambridge 9/20 @Wheeler 9/22 Alpharetta 9/22 River Ridge 9/27 @Cherokee 9/29 @Harrison
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West Forsyth 8/18 @Roswell (At Chattahoochee)
8/18 @Chattahoochee 8/23 North Cobb 8/25 FCS 8/25 Centennial 8/30 @Lambert 9/6 @North Hall 9/8 Hillgrove 9/13 Blessed Trinity 9/13 Forsyth Central 9/15 @Dunwoody 9/20 @North Forsyth 9/22 Harris County 9/29 @Lovett
Blessed Trinity * Denotes games played at Oak Ridge High School (TN) ** Denotes games played at Huntsville High School (AL) 8/16 Cambridge 8/16 St. Pius X 8/19 Clinton (TN)* 8/19 Maryville (TN)* 8/19 Stone Memorial (TN)* 8/25 @Johns Creek High School 8/25 Buford High School (At Johns Creek) 8/27 South Forsyth 8/30 Decatur High School (At Westminster) 8/30 @Westminster 9/2 Guntersville (AL)** 9/2 Hoover High School (AL)** 9/2 Hazel Green High School (AL)*** 9/8 Chattahoochee 9/8 North Springs 9/13 @West Forsyth 9/13 @Forsyth Central (At West Forsyth) 9/15 @Lovett School 9/15 @Creekview (At Lovett School) 9/20 Marist 9/20 Chestatee 9/22 Baylor High School (TN) 9/22 Woodward Academy 9/27 @West Hall 9/27 @White County (At West Hall)
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8/18 @River Ridge 8/18 @Sequoyah (At River Ridge) 8/20 TBD 8/25 @West Forsyth 8/25 @Centennial (At West Forsyth) 9/6 King’s Ridge 9/6 Mt. Pisgah 9/8 Cherokee 9/8 Mt. Pisgah 9/9 TBD (River City Rumble, Chattanooga, TN) 9/13 @Mt. Vernon 9/13 Holy Innocents’ (At Mt. Vernon)
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9/15 @Milton (At St. Francis) 9/15 @St. Francis 9/20 @Pinecrest (At Whitefield) 9/20 @Whitefield 9/22 Lovett School 9/22 South Paulding 9/27 King’s Ridge 9/27 Walker 9/29 @Greater Atlanta Christian
King’s Ridge 8/23 @Weber 8/25 North Forsyth 8/25 Fideles 8/30 Walker 8/30 St. Francis 9/1 Pace 9/1 Chestatee 9/6 @FCS 9/6 @Mt. Pisgah (At FCS) 9/10 @Loganville Christian (At Providence) 9/10 @Killian Hill (At Providence) 9/10 @Pinecrest (At Providence) 9/10 @Providence 9/13 @Pinecrest 9/13 @St. Francis (At Pinecrest) 9/15 @Etowah (At Kennesaw Mountain) 9/15 @Kennesaw Mountain 9/20 Mt. Bethel 9/22 Weber 9/22 Chamblee 9/27 @FCS 9/27 @Walker (At FCS) 9/29 @North Gwinnett 9/29 @North Springs (At North Gwinnett)
Mount Pisgah 8/20 Darlington 8/20 Savannah Christian 8/20 St. Vincent’s 8/20 Athens Academy 8/23 Marist 8/23 Dunwoody 8/24 Holy Innocents Episcopal 8/24 Mount Vernon Presbyterian 8/30 Whitefield Academy 8/30 Pinecrest Academy 9/1 @Whitefield Academy 9/1 @The Weber School (At Whitefield) 9/6 @King’s Ridge Christian 9/6 @Fellowship Christian 9/8 @Cherokee (At FCS) 9/8 @Fellowship Christian 9/10 @Providence Christian 9/10 Walnut Grove (At Providence Christian) 9/20 Walker 9/20 St. Francis 9/22 @Holy Innocents Episcopal 9/26 Lovett
New volleyball areas, softball regions open more playoff spots Local schools have better statistical chance of playoff berths By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Georgia High School Association’s new area and region assignments will give area volleyball and softball teams less competition for playoff spots after the reclassification of 48 schools into Class 7A. All local volleyball teams now compete in smaller areas. Yet, many of these areas will still be awarded the same amount of state playoff spots. Roswell and Milton, who competed in Area 6 of Class 6A last season, competed against eight other teams for the five available playoff spots. For 2016, Roswell is now in Area 4 of Class 7A, where five playoff spots will be up for grabs in an
area of only six teams. The teams of Area 5 in Class 7A also see their statistical chances of making the playoffs improve. Milton, South Forsyth, West Forsyth, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central and Lambert, the teams making up Area 5, will compete for four playoff spots. Last year, Milton was one of nine teams competing for five spots, while West, North, South and Lambert were in an area of 10 teams competing for five spots. Forsyth Central, which moves up two classifications to 7A, sees the biggest increase in its likelihood to make the playoffs. The Bulldogs competed in an Area of 13 teams last season, with just the top five being awarded playoff spots. Cambridge, which makes the transition to 7A from the same area as Forsyth Central, will also have a better chance of securing a playoff berth. Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Northview, Chattahoochee and Centennial saw the lowest increase in statistical chances of
making the playoffs. For these teams, their area will still award five playoff spots from nine teams, down from 10 teams in 2015. Blessed Trinity, last year’s state champion in Class 3A, moves to Area 7 of Class 4A, composed of five teams, four of which will make the playoffs. The five local private schools, Pinecrest Academy, King’s Ridge, Mt. Pisgah, FCS and St. Francis, will go from an area of nine teams competing for four playoff spots to this year’s Area 6, which will award four playoff spots to the area’s seven teams. In softball, each region will award four playoff spots, which plays to the advantage of those teams who were placed in 7A. Milton, Roswell and all five Forsyth County teams have been realigned to regions with fewer teams, where the four playoff spots will still be up for grabs. For local private schools, the Power Ratings system will still determine playoff berths in softball.
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Cross Country schedule* * Some schools did not have a finalized schedule at time of press.
Alpharetta 8/20 Atlanta Classic Meet 8/27 Bob Blastow Meet 9/10 Covered Bridge Meet 9/17 Fulton County Championships Meet 9/24 Wingfoot XC Classic Meet 10/4 Cass Invitational 10/8-10 Disney Cross Country Classic 10/15 Coach Wood Meet 10/29 Region Championship Meet 11/5 GHSA State Championship Meet
Centennial 8/11 Wesleyan Invitational 9/10 Covered Bridge Meet 9/17 Fulton County Meet 9/24 Wingfoot XC Classic Meet 10/4 Cass Invitational 10/8-10 Disney Invitational
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10/7-8 Furman/Gene Invitational 10/15 Coach Wood Invitational 10/22 Area Meet
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8/27 Bob Blastow Invitational 9/10 Covered Bridge Invitational 9/24 Wingfoot Classic 10/1 Bronco Classic 10/8 Asics Alexander Invitational 10/22 Area Meet
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Blessed Trinity
8/20 Pickens Preview 8/30 War Eagle Invitational 9/3 Berry College Clara Bowl 9/10 Covered Bridge Invitational 9/13 West Hall Invitational 9/17 Warpath Invitational 10/8 Asics Alexander Invitational 10/15 Sharptop Invitational 10/22 Region Meet
8/20 Our Lady of Mercy Invitational 9/3 Berry College 9/17 Milton High 9/24 Sam Smith Park 10/1 Blessed Trinity 10/8 Fox Hall Farms 10/15 Gainesville College 10/26 Unicoi State Park
South Forsyth
8/20 Our Lady of Mercy Invitational 8/27 Bob Blastow Invitational 9/10 Covered Bridge Invitational 9/14 Dual-meet (North Cobb Christian) 9/17 Warpath Invitational 9/22 Tri-team meet (St. Francis) 9/24 Wingfoot Classic 10/1 Darlington Festival 10/5 Wesleyan Invitational 10/22 Last Chance Invitational 10/27 Region Meet
Forsyth Central
Johns Creek 8/20 Pickens Preview 8/27 Bob Blastow Invitational 9/10 Covered Bridge Invitational 9/17 Fulton County Championships 10/8 Disney Cross Country Classic 10/15 Sharptop Invitational 10/26 Region Meet
Milton 8/20 ATL Classic 8/27 Bob Blastow Invitational 9/10 Double Dip Invitational 9/17 Fulton County Championships 9/24 Wingfoot Invitational
8/20 8/27 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/6 10/15 10/22
Picken Preview Bob Blastow Invitational Marist Double Dip Warpath Invitational Wingfoot Invitational Wendy’s Invitational Mountain Invitational Coach Wood Meet Area Meet
West Forsyth 8/20 Pickens Preview 8/26-28 Providence Invite 9/10 Marist Double Dip
Warpath Invitational ATC Wingfoot Coach Wood Invite Region Meet
Fellowship Christian
King’s Ridge 8/22 Mercy Invitational 9/19 Fulton County Championships 9/24 Tri-team meet (St. Francis) 9/26 Darlington XC Festival 10/10 Asics Alexander Invitational 10/29 Region Meet
Mount Pisgah 8/27 Saucony Battle of Atlanta 9/17 Warpath Invitational 9/24 Aubrae Gunderson Invitational 10/1 Darlington Invitational 10/15 Sharptop Invitational 10/26 Area Meet
St. Francis 8/19 Battle of the Fairways 8/25 Weber Race 8/30 War Eagle Classic 9/13 West Hall Invitational 9/17 Fulton County Championships 10/1 Darlington Invitational 10/13 Area Preview 10/15 Dyslexia Dash 10/22 Last Chance Meet 10/27 Region Meet
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Cambridge volleyball enters 2016 season more experienced Most of youthful 2015 team returns By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga.- In 2015 Cambridge’s volleyball team was filled with underclassmen, yet the team still compiled a 31-12 overall record. Those underclassmen enter 2016 with an added year of experience under their belt as the team looks to its first season in Class 7A. The Bears will play their inaugural season this year with fellow North Fulton teams in Class 7-AAAAAA. The Bears won their sub-region title last year with a 7-0 record on their way to a state playoff appearance where they earned a No. 2 seed of the eight Class 5A teams. In the semifinals, Cambridge was handed a heartbreaker, denying them a state championship appearance. The Bears were tied with Sequoyah at two sets each after four sets, setting up a decisive fifth set with a state championship appearance on the line. In the fifth set, Sequoyah was able to slip by the Bears, 16-14.
The Bears return their top performers in blocking, serving, assists, digs and kills this season. Two juniors, Sterling Hines and Ellah Klinnert, and seniors Lauren Swift and Regan Swift return to lead the Bears’ attack. The four players combined for nearly 800 kills last season. Hines led the team with 326 followed by Klinnert with 261. The junior duo will lead what should be a tough front line for the Bears. The Swift duo led the Bears in blocks last season. Lauren compiled 188 while Regan earned 125. Hines was also crucial for the Bears in digs, leading the team with 461 digs Junior Anna Youngs returns for the Bears’ after leading the team in total serves and aces last season. Along with Youngs, fellow junior Shelby Luxton also returns. Luxton compiled 429 serves last season with 55 aces and a 97 percent serving percentage. Top setter Olivia Hansen returns for her senior campaign after leading the team in assists last season, followed by Luxton. The Bears have opened the season with wins over Lovett and 7A’s Forsyth Central.
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Mock departs Forsyth chamber Director of Small Business Services moves to Texas By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Jason Mock is ready for his next challenge. The director of Small Businesses Services for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has accepted a new job. He soon will be known as president and CEO of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce in Texas. His last day with Forsyth is Aug. 31. “It’s a great opportunity but will be a little bit of a challenge,” he said. “I’m a bit nervous about leaving Georgia, but really I’m excited about it.” Mock, who has been with the Forsyth Chamber since February 2010, has spent most of his life in Georgia. His career started in politics working on various Republican campaigns throughout the state until his current job position opened. “To be honest, we didn’t know how long I would be here,” he said. “I got into it not really knowing what the Chamber was all about.” But over the years, he said he’s learned a lot. “It’s been a fun ride,” Mock said. “It’s been a good experience. I’ve been blessed to be in a great community that has helped me get to where I am today.” Chamber President James McCoy
Jason Mock leaves the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce after nearly seven years as director of small business services. said, during Mock’s time, he “built the Small Businesses Services Committee into a meaningful and effective resource for over 3,000 small businesses in our community. “He developed that committee into what is now known as the Business
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North Fulton, Forsyth home values up almost 8% For a city chartered in 1870 and being relatively close to the perimeter, Norcross has not grown as much as its suburban neighbors, either in size or population. But this charmGEOFF SMITH ing rail-based Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com downtown has for a long time attracted outsiders. And city officials are doubling-down on that charm with a request for proposal that looks to turn almost seven key downtown acres into its new “urban center.” Norcross’s historic downtown stretches along a rail line that also runs north through Duluth, Suwanee and Buford. The city was actually thought of as “Atlanta’s Summer Resort” back in the late 1800s, and a commuter rail ran on the line back and forth carrying visitors to and from Atlanta, according to the city’s official website. The old buildings that sit along the line today house shops and some longstanding restaurants. And here’s a fun fact: the Eastern Continental Divide runs through the center of town between the buildings and its Thrasher Park located just across the tracks. While the city has developed a couple of very attractive parks, there has been little in the way of commercial development. This new project looks to piggy-back on the construction of a new Gwinnett County library. The project includes a total of about 6.8 acres of land at two corners of the Lillian Webb Park. One section sits at the northwestern corner of Holcomb Bridge Road and Buford Highway. City officials are calling this the new “gateway” to the city. The project includes two new parking decks and three- and four-story multi-use buildings that would include retail, office
and residential. A rezoning for these uses was approved with conditions last fall. The property is owned by Norcross’s downtown development authority and sits within a tax allocation district that was created in April of last year. The district collects taxes from businesses within that district with the extra funds being used to “improve economic and social conditions within” that area. The deadline for the RFP is 9/2, whereby the city will begin the process of choosing a developer for the site. Just up the rail line from Norcross, Duluth and Suwanee underwent significant changes to their downtowns over the last 20 years. Suwanee actually built a downtown district on about 20 acres that at the time were woods. That successful project added multi-story buildings surrounding a huge park. I actually met with then Mayor Nick Masino, who I think was in his early 30s. He pointed out to me the woods and told me of their grand plans. Suwanee really didn’t have a downtown at the time. There was an old rail car, and that was about it. It seemed a bit far-fetched at the time. Masino and the city got the project built. It is successful, and he is now senior vice president of economic development and partnership at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce. It appears they knew what they were doing.
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Duluth took advantage of a huge park and enticed developers to build multi-story around it. It, too, has been a successful project for the city. While Norcross’s plan is not as large in scale as either of those two, it will be just as transformative for the small city of about 16,000 people. Suburban cities all around Atlanta are competing to create walkable, downtown centers to meet the needs of existing and potential residents. The City of Roswell’s downtown development authority recently purchased the old Southern Skillet shopping center along Ga 9 in its city center. They are preparing a request for proposal for a project that could include multiple five-story buildings and turn the old Frazier Street into another Canton Street-like corridor. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects wins national award ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects, based in Alpharetta, has been awarded a national design award for their work on the Cobb County Health Services Center. The project was awarded a Bronze Metal Award in the healthcare category of the national 2016 Brick in Architecture Awards from the Brick Industry Association. Over 100 of the country’s most visionary projects incorporating fired-clay brick were judged in the competition. “These winners demonstrate the
best of brick’s aesthetic flexibility, and as a material made from abundant natural resources, it’s a perfect strategy in sustainable design,” said Ray Leonhard, BIA’s president and CEO. Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects provided full architectural and interior design services for the new two–story, 43,042-SF Cobb County Behavioral Health Center. The facility will provide stabilization and walk-in services for adults experience behavioral healthcare issues. The safety-net facility will house
Keller Williams welcomes new member FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — David Evans has joined as the newest member of Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming. Evans is an avid real estate investor from New Jersey and Pennsylvania with significant corporate and international entrepreneurial experience. He finally settled in Georgia with his family in early EVANS 2015, and said he is looking to build on his personal past success with real estate by helping others sell their home. He comes to the firm from Keller Williams First Atlanta in Sandy Springs to consolidate his real estate network in the northern Atlanta suburbs and continually improve how he serves the community he lives in. Evans said he strongly believes in building relationships based on trust and credibility over time and letting the business develop naturally from there. This belief was the inspiration for his motto, “Getting results with integrity”.
White receives national award from Northwestern Mutual MILWAUKEE, Wis. — John White Jr., a Northwestern Mutual District Director based in Alpharetta, Ga., recently received the company’s “Top Producer 2016” award based on an outstanding year of helping clients achieve financial security. “While Americans’ financial anxieties are trending up, finanWHITE cial experts like John are helping people to live life differently,” said Northwestern Mutual President Greg Oberland. “Through a personalized plan that addresses clients’ complete financial pictures, our financial advisors help people build and protect wealth, enabling them to live with confidence.” Northwestern Mutual’s “2016 Planning and Progress Study” revealed that 85 percent of Americans feel financial anxiety today, and 36 percent said their anxiety has gone up in the last three years, versus only 14 percent who say it’s gone down. More than a quarter of Americans worry
three programs under one roof: a 24-bed stabilization unit with four additional transition beds, a 23-hour observation level program and a 24/7 clinically staffed walk-in center. The new program is a testament to Georgia’s commitment to expanding essential community based services in local communities. Funded by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare and Development Disabilities, the new center will serve thousands of citizens in need of immediate mental health, or addiction treatment services.
about their finances every day. Northwestern Mutual recognized White Jr. at its 136th Annual Meeting event in July, held in Milwaukee, Wis. White Jr. joined an exclusive group of financial professionals across the country who has achieved this recognition.
13 area physicians receive medical awards ATLANTA — Thirteen local physicians from Resurgens Orthopaedics, Georgia’s largest orthopaedic practice, were honored July 7 with awards for their medical performance both locally and nationally. Dr. Douglas Lundy, Resurgens Orthopaedics’ Co-President, said the practice is honored to have so HOLLIGER many of its physicians recognized this year. “It’s extremely gratifying to be recognized by our medical peers as a practice that provides its patients with an exceptional level of care,” Lundy said. “Our physicians — both those honored as Top Doctors and those who are not — consistently demonstrate their commitment to excellence through their outstanding individualized patient care. We value SATTERWHITE our role in the Atlanta community and take great pride in our ability to empower our patients to return to the lives they had before they visited us.” The 2016 list of top doctors in Atlanta magazine’s July issue named doctors Erroll Bailey, Tapan Daftari, Evander Fogle, Edward Holliger IV, Robert Kelly, Scott Kelly, Douglas Lundy, Milan Patel, Byron Rosenstein, Yvonne Satterwhite and Steven Wertheim. Doctors Roderica Cottrell and Robert Greenfield were also included in the prestigious physician listing by Castle Connolly healthcare research company. Holliger practices at Resurgens’ Cumming and Roswell offices. His areas of expertise include surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He has been honored as a top doctor by Atlanta magazine for five consecutive years. Satterwhite practices at Resurgens’ Johns Creek office. Her areas of expertise include general orthopaedics, sports medicine, surgery of
Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects is recognized nationally for their project design of the Cobb County Health Services Center.
the shoulder, knee and elbow, and arthroscopic surgery. She has been honored as a top doctor by Atlanta magazine for six consecutive years. For information on Resurgens Orthopaedics, visit resurgens.com.
O’Dwyer Homes Welcomes Two New Home Specialists ROSWELL, Ga. — O’Dwyer Homes is excited to welcome a new home specialist to their team. Gloria Merrill has joined and is working at Chantrell in Roswell and The Bluffs at Jamerson in East Cobb. Merrill has held her real estate license for thirty years and has enjoyed success in the field, where she has sold out many new home communities in the East Cobb area. She has won numerous awards over the years. Some of these honors include the Atlanta Board of Realtor’s 5 million dollar club, Prudential Real Estate “President’s Circle,” Communities Magazine Top 100 New Home Agents in Atlanta and Atlanta Home Builders Sales and Marketing “Gold Circle Award for 7 Million in Sales.” Gloria has sold new homes exclusively and got her start in condos. She has represented major home builders in the metro Atlanta area and has marketed numerous new home communities that have won “Obies” over the years. For more information on O’Dwyer Homes, visit odwyerhomes.com.
Mars Petcare supports hundreds of homeless pets FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Aug. 2, Mars Petcare U.S. donated $12,000 worth of dog and cat food to the 400 animals in shelters supported by the Humane Society of Forsyth County. This donation comes as part of the company’s commercial team’s annual “Commercial Capability Week” meetings and events. Mars Petcare’s passion for pets is rooted in its deep history as part of Mars, Inc., a private, family-owned business. In the last year alone, Mars Petcare and its Associates’ giving efforts in the U.S. resulted in: • Donating nearly 13,000 hours of time, • Helping more than 38,000 pets, • Donating more than 11 million pounds of petfood, • Giving of in-kind and actual donations worth nearly $5 million.
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Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton. Tickets are $6 per person or $20 per family, up to six. Event will be held rain or shine at Roswell Town Square on 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit missmaryicecream.org. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.
EVENTS: TOUCH A TRUCK ALPHARETTA
What: Children will be able to explore and learn about trucks of all shapes and sizes, from limos to dump trucks to police vehicles and more. Parking and admission is free. When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY
What: Milton and Roswell residents can bring unwanted items, including tires, sofas, televisions, and refrigerators, to the recycling center. Full list of items online. Proof of residency is required. When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413715
DOCUMENT SHREDDING
What: The city of Johns Creek, Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, and Panera Bread are offering free shredding of sensitive documents and recycling of cooking fats, oils and grease, fluorescent bulbs and gently-used clothes and shoes. When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Panera Bread Co., 11715 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: free for documents, $5 for fluorescent light bulbs More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770551-7766
MS. SENIOR GEORGIA PAGEANT
What: Enjoy the 27th annual pageant to celebrate the “Classic American Woman.” The event showcases active, dynamic, senior women while encouraging respect and planning for the future. When: Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.
Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: $15 for adults, $7 for children More info: msseniorgeorgia.org 770594-6232
PARK PLACE BOOK CLUB
What: Join the Park Place book club as they discuss “All the Light We Cannot See,” a historical Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Karen Hopkins. Light refreshments will be served. When: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP
What: This free class will cover summer vs. fall season crops, sustainable gardening techniques, direct seeding and transplanting, and frost protection. Beginning gardeners are welcome to join. When: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us or 678-2976200
MOVIES AT PARK PLACE
What: Enjoy a free screening of “Concussion,” a biographical sports drama film about neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery of football-related brain trauma in a pro player. When: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace or 678-512-3430
MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K RUN & BLOCK PARTY
What: Join for the 33rd annual 5K race and fun run that will include food, drinks and entertainment. Fundraising
will also be held for local and international charities supported by Alpharetta Rotary. When: Thursday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Cost: $30 to register for the race More info: alpharetta.ga.us, mayorschallenge.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
THE PIECES OF EIGHT
What: Atlanta Plays it Forward, along with Shag Atlanta, presents a band that combines soul, R&B and beach music with lots of brass. When: Friday, Aug. 19, 8-10 p.m. Where: Chukkar Farm Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta Cost: tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: atlantaplaysitforward.org
CURTIS JONES AND PRIMAL ROOTS What: Spend the evening listening to the sounds of guitarist Curtis Jones and the acoustic band Primal Roots during Autrey Mill’s “Unplugged” concert. When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $23 for non-members, $19 for members More info and tickets: autreymill.org
ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
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What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET
What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through 9/13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION RECEPTION
What: Come see vibrant portraits, abstracts, still lifes and landscapes in pastels at the exhibit’s opening reception night. An instructor, June Oros, will give a live demonstration. When: Friday, Aug. 19, 7-9 p.m.; exhibit runs through 9/23 Where: Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: Come visit the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and view Kelly Crosby’s “Plastic Abstractions” exhibit in the lobby. Open to the public. When: Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: kellycrosbydesign.com
ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Roswell Library will sell all kinds of hard cover and paperback books along with DVDs, CDs and vinyl. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell Library for books and programs. When: Aug. 18-20, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Aug 21, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: forl.net
CHILDREN’S POETRY READING
What: Emery Campbell will read from his new book of poems for children, “Playing Possum,” as a way of introducing children to the art of poetry. When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 10-11 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
RETIREMENT PRIMER SEMINAR
What: Financial advisor Matt McCulley will present his first in a series of financial programs this fall on fiscal responsibility. This workshop will go over how to handle retirement. When: Monday, Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: 770-6403075
CHOOSING BETWEEN SAT AND ACT
What: Learn about the similarities and differences between the SAT and ACT, both accepted by colleges equality, to help determine what test best suits you and your goals. When: Monday, Aug. 22, 6-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB
What: Join the fun discussion with this month’s book “What the Dead Know,” a crime thriller by Laura Lippmann about a woman claiming to be a girl missing from 30 years ago. When: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
ASTROKIDS CLUB
What: Children ages 5-12 can go on a free stellar adventure explore the solar system and beyond. Register via email to liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov. When: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
NFCC MOBILE OUTREACH BUS
What: North Fulton Community Charities provides free emergency assistance with the bus every fourth Wednesday of the month, particularly for families with transportation challenges. Appointments necessary. When: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and to apply: nfcchelp.org or 770-640-0399 Ext. 463
FOREIGN FILMS AT THE ALPHARETTA LIBRARY
What: The Alpharetta Library will present a series of foreign films each month for free. This month, they will show the Indian film “Monsoon Wedding,” rated R. When: Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
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A family bike ride close to home Here’s a question for you: When was the last time you took that bicycle out of the garage and put it to work on a bike trail? For a lot of folks, the answer is STEVE HUDSON some variation of, Get Outside Georgia, “It’s been a while.” Chattahoochee Media Group Now is a great time to fix that, and right here in Alpharetta the family-friendly Big Creek Greenway offers the perfect setting to enjoy a bike riding adventure. But where to start? Put another way, what makes a good starting point for a familyfriendly bike trip? Chatting with families riding together on the trail, I heard two things over and over. First, of course, the route needs to be interesting. Pretty much all of the Big Creek Greenway is interesting in one way or another, offering scenic riding, plenty of shade and always the opportunity to spot interesting things along the way. One big factor in the “making it interesting” category is wildlife. Kids especially enjoy wildlife sightings, and they’re more common than you might think, especially early or late in the day. If you have kids in your group, it may take nothing more to make their day than a close-up look at a chattering squirrel playing on a trailside tree or a cottontail rabbit snacking on trailside grass. But there’s a lot more along the trail than bunnies and squirrels. About two weeks ago, for example, I encountered half-a-dozen cyclists stopped along the trail who were all looking up into the trees. Curious, I asked what they’d spotted and was soon able to pick out the large owl sitting on a branch within about 30 feet of the trail. That was neat! Perhaps the most memorable wildlife I’ve seen along these trails was a group of three otters playing in the creek. I happened to be in the right place at the right time, and I was able to observe the playful creatures for perhaps 10 minutes as they swam in the creek and climbed in and out onto logs. Deer sightings are common along these trails, too, especially early and late in the day. And what about bears? You hear more and more about bear sightings in our area. To date, I’ve not spoken with anyone who’s seen a bear along the Big Creek Greenway, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen.
The Big Creek Greenway trail in Alpharetta. All that’s missing from the photo is you and your family! If you happen to see a bear while riding, by all means let me know. What about that second factor? The second thing I heard many times was that families wanted trail access points that felt safe. For the most part, the parking areas which provide access to the Greenway are safe. You’ll hear of occasional break-ins, but as one police officer told me, you can greatly reduce the risk by leaving nothing of value visible in your car. Many of the riding families I spoke with were particularly fond of the Rock Mill Park parking area as a starting place for rides. The very open-feeling parking area is located right off Kimball Bridge Road and offers direct access to the Greenway via either of two approach trails. It also features restroom facilities - another plus if you have kids in your group. To get to Rock Mill Park, go north on North Point Parkway from Haynes Bridge Road, turn right onto Kimball Bridge Road and continue about a third of a mile to the Rock Mill Park parking area on your left, immediately past New Prospect Elementary School. Besides making it easy to access the Greenway for extended rides, Rock Mill Park is the starting point for a very short and easy loop ride, ideal for very young riders, which starts and ends at the parking lot. From the back of the lot, ride the paved approach trail to the main Greenway trail. Turn right and continue along the main Greenway trail toward Kimball Bridge Road.
Just before you pass under Kimball Bridge Road, look for the second paved approach trail on your right. Turn right there to return to the parking area. Except following periods of heavy rain, when Big Creek floods and the trail may be covered in water, the Big Creek Greenway offers a remarkable opportunity to get outside and ride those bikes. But remember that Rock Mill Park is just one of many starting points for a Greenway bike riding adventure. As you explore, I’m sure you’ll find other spots that you particularly enjoy too. Let me know your favorites, and I’ll share them here! To learn more about Bike Alpharetta or about Alpharetta’s designated bike routes, visit bigcreekgreenway.com. Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the Hooch,” will help you discover the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, including the trails of the Cochran Shoals Unit. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www.chattahoocheemedia. com.
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Forsyth County students attend Turner 21st Century Leaders Summer Institute Cub Scouts meet with
Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner and Vice Chairman Cindy Jones Mills with cub scouts from Pack 107 of the Boy Scouts of America.
ATLANTA — Amanda Morris, a junior at Cambridge, and Shivika Kandhal, a junior at Lambert, were among 75 high school students invited to attend the Turner Voices Youth Media Institute, a weeklong media-focused leadership development program at Gerogia Tech. The Turner Voices Youth Media Institute was held June 19 to 24 and gave participatns a behind the scenes
look into Turner Broadcasting System and its networks, including CNN, Turner Sports, TBS, TCM and Cartoon Network. Students participated in workshops, tours and discussion groups, as well as panels and mentoring sessions with Turner executives and talent including Turner Content Distribution President Coleman Breland and CNN Student News Anchor Carl Azuz.
Forsyth County commissioner FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cub scouts with Pack 107 of the Boy Scouts of America visited the Forsyth County Administration Building on August 8 to learn about local government and citizenship. During their visit, the scouts met with Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner and Vice Chairman Cindy Jones Mills, who gave them an overview of county government and the services it provides. The scouts from Vickery Creek Elementary School were working on their Building a Better World adventure, part of earning their Arrow of Light badge.
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Pictured from left are District 2 Commissioner Brian R. Tam, Commission Chairman R.J. (Pete) Amos, Philip Bruce, District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff, District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent, District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills and Road Superintendent Patrick Tittle.
Forsyth County recognizes retiring employee FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their August 4 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized a retiring employee for his many years of service. After 29 years with Forsyth County government, Phillip Bruce is retiring from his position as road maintenance supervisor with Forsyth County Roads & Bridges.
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Saint Joseph’s University PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The following student from Saint Joseph’s University was named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Katherine Robb of Roswell.
Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The following students were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for Samford University. From Alpharetta: Sarah Purdy, Ashley Priddy, Jessica Ray, Asia Burns, Marra Gillison, Keely Smith, Anna McCrorry, Cathryn Wilson, Joseph McManes, Meagan Hall, Ryan Cliff, Emily Knauss, Hannah Diamond, Berkley Bryan Rosemary Diana Crotts and Louis Bode V. From Forsyth: Dominique Holdo, Emma Boone, Samantha Bush, William Davies, Raymond Herbert, Carley Landrum, Taylor Biedermann and Morgan Michell. From Johns Creek: Macey Sims, Anna Lee, Christina Schmitt, Anna Tuggle, Rebecca Jackson, Kaileigh Cartmill, Jesse McConnico, Christina Moraitis, Joshua Salter and Kyle Anthony. From Milton: Clark Heys, Courtney Guhl, Sarah Niebur and Freddie McClellan III. From Roswell: William Mulligan, Anna-Kennon Kingsmill, Ryan Ritson, John-Paul Gouin, Grace Bowes, Julie Freeman, Abigail Hancock, Matthew
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Troy University
University of Delaware
TROY, Ala. — The following student was named on Troy University’s dean’s list for a GPA of at least 3.65: Patricia Shirley of Forsyth.
NEWARK, Del. — The following students have been named on the University of Delaware’s fall 2015 dean’s list: Katarina Suda of Alpharetta.
Tufts University
University of Dubuque
MEDFORD, Mass. — The following students were named on the Tufts University dean’s list for fall 2015: David Bernstein and Erin Ryan of Alpharetta.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The following students were named on the University of Dubuque’s fall 2015 dean’s list: Kaley Weir of Alpharetta.
State University of New York at Oswego
United States Naval Academy
University of Georgia
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The following student was named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for the State University of New York at Oswego: Jake Urkevich of Alpharetta.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The following student graduated from the United States Naval Academy: Sarah Fink of Roswell.
Pittarelli, Taylor Hartman, Steffani Baxer, Richard Jones, Emily Smythe, Jonathan Berkuta and Andrew Panella.
State University of New York at New Paltz NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — The following student was named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for the State University of New York at New Paltz: Chantal Ramhorst of Roswell.
State University of New York at Potsdam POTSDAM, N.Y. — The State University of New York at Potsdam named the following student on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Jaime Hoskins of Forsyth.
St. Lawrence University CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Evan Ketcham of Alpharetta on the dean’s list for fall 2015.
Texas A&M University
University of Central Missouri WARRENSBURG, Mo. — The following students, all from Alpharetta, who attended the University of Central Missouri graduated Dec. 2015: Ashish Reddy Pesaru, Chinna Babu Mupparaju, Harsha Vardhan Gunduboina, Hima Reddy Gopidi, Ramya Tejaswi Gaddipati, Rohit Sure, Sadhana Konga, Sravani Katta and Vyjayanthi Lanke.
University of Dayton
ATHENS, Ga. — The following students from the University of Georgia were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Jacob Eskew from Forsyth and Alexander Smith of Roswell. Additionally, the following students graduated from the University of Georgia fall 2015: Joshua Eskew.
University of Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa has named Annika Olsen of Johns Creek on the dean’s list for fall 2015.
University of Memphis Memphis, Tenn. — The following students from the University of Memphis have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: William McDonald of Roswell.
University of New Hampshire
COLLEGE STATION, Tenn. — The following students from Texas A&M University have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Maria Gonzalez of Alpharetta.
DAYTON, Ohio — The following students from the University of Dayton were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Christopher Kramer of Roswell, Meghan Nolan of Alpharetta, Ashley Puff of Forsyth, Noelle Rizzo of Alpharetta and Katie Shepherd of Alpharetta.
was caught by two pursuing officers. All three suspects were arrested for theft by receiving along with loitering and prowling. Cole was additionally charged with five traffic violations, fleeing an officer and possession of tools to commit a crime. Nunley was also charged with possession of tools to commit a crime
as well as giving a false name, fraud and forgery in the fourth degree. He has an extensive history with narcotics and had multiple warrants out for his arrest, police said. “The three have been working together to commit crimes for quite some time,” said Gordon. Alpharetta Public Safety Director
Gary George said he was pleased with the police work of his officers. “Clearly the recovery of wigs and a large bolt cutter was indicative of the fact this crew intended to commit other crimes in our area,” said George. “Because of the good work done by our detectives, their crime spree has come to an abrupt end in a jail cell.”
Madalynne L. Cooper, 92, of Cumming, passed away August 2, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Shirley A. Kuhn, 85, of Roswell, passed away August 1, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Peter N. Rumanes, 82, of Roswell, passed away August 1, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Ralph C. Tate, 70, of Johns Creek, passed away July 31, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Ann Nicholson Doyle, 84, of Cumming passed away August 8, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Cheryl B. O’Quinn, 61, of Roswell, passed away July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Truman Aris Samples, 70, of Cumming, passed away August 3, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Danny Lee Thomas, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 2, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Break-ins: Continued from Page 2 nated with nearby patrol officers to stop her car. Officers discovered the car displayed a stolen license plate. When Cole got out of the car, she fled on foot but
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students from the University of New Hampshire were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Hannah Milstein of Roswell.
DEATH NOTICES
M.L. Hamby, 88, of Cumming, passed away August 3, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Kenneth M. Swain, 83, of Cumming, passed away August 4, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
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Bestselling author Dennis Lehane visits Forsyth Conference Center FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dennis Lehane, bestselling author, screenwriter and television producer, will speak and sign books at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27 at the Forsyth Conference Center. Admission to An Evening with Dennis Lehane is free, but advance registration is requested. The event is the keynote presentation of the 2016 Forsyth Reads Together program sponsored by the Forsyth County Public Library, FCPL Friends and Advocates, Literacy Forsyth, BookLogix, and The Forsyth County Arts Alliance Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation. Forsyth Reads Together is a county-
wide annual event that encourages the community to read, discuss and participate in programs associated with the same book. This year’s book selection is “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane. Lehane has deLEHANE scribed his crime fiction writing by saying, “In Greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. In noir, they fall from the curb.” That holds true for struggling Boston investigator Sean Devine in “Mystic River” as he confronts painful memories from his past. When a childhood
friend’s daughter is brutally murdered in a public park, the investigation brings Sean face-to- face with a vigilante killer and a man with a dangerous secret. Lehane will speak on his experience as a novelist, as well as screenwriting for HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Wire”. Following his talk, Lehane will take questions from the audience and sign copies of “Mystic River” or his other books. Barnes and Noble will be on-site selling copies of “Mystic River,” and a portion of the sales will benefit the library. Several other programs will be hosted at library branches in support of
Forsyth Reads Together. The Post Road, Cumming, and Sharon Forks Libraries will host book club discussions of “Mystic River.” “This year’s book selection is set in a fictional Irish-Catholic neighborhood of Boston, so we’re also offering a program on tracing Irish genealogical records through U.S. newspapers at the Post Road Library. The Cumming Library will host a new virtual tourism presentation focusing on the history and culture of Boston,” Program Manager Laura Bradley said. For information on additional Forsyth Reads Together 2016 events or to register for An Evening with Dennis Lehane, visit www.forsythpl.org.
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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 29 Sales Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK 7795 Cavendish Place. Friday 81/9 and Saturday 8/20, 8am-3pm. Moving sale. Sports equipment, tools and household goods JOHNS CREEK-30005 Ashland multi-family. Ashvale Overlook. Friday 8/19, Saturday 8/20, 9am-1pm. Household; baby/womens’/mens’ clothes; jewelry; cookbooks; crystal JOHNS CREEK/ DULUTH, entire Sugar Mill Subdivision! Abbotts Bridge/120, just East of 141. Friday, Saturday, 4/24, 4/25, 9am-2pm. ALPHARETTA Hanover Place Subdivision off Union Hill Road., 1825 Lynwood Place 30004. Saturday, 8/20, 8am-12pm. Furniture, appliances, home decor, clothing, kitchen items, patio furniture and more!
Moving Sale JOHNS CREEK Silver Ridge Subdivision, 4695 Agate Drive. Friday 8/19 and Saturday 8/20, 8am-1pm. Furniture, antiques, tools and MUCH MORE!
Yard Sale ROSWELL, Devereux Downs/ State Street Subdivisions. Multi-family. Woodstock Road at Devereux Chase 30075. Saturday 8/20, 8am-2pm. Rain/shine! MILTON: Multi family, Waterside Subdivision, 505 Waterhaven Lane. Friday 8/19, Saturday 8/20, 8am-1pm.
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AQUARIUM: 60 gallon tank plus cabinet. Light plus timer, filter, air pump, heater, auto feeder, chemicals, books. $350. 770-886-3268/Cumming
BARSTOOLS: Three 24”, Upholstered backs and seats. $100/all. 678-807-7112
Bargains Antiques VINTAGE DRESSER/ MIRROR: Black walnut, 2 drawer, on legs. $175. 770-889-8812 VINTAGE ROCKER: Black/gold, traditional. $75. 770-889-8812
Building Supplies DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $800 both. 678-4922300 VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Garden of Crucifixion. Lot 145A, Spaces 1,2, and 3. $4000/each or $11,000/ all. (Retail $6995/each). Space includes vault, $500 additionally. 678758-3930. GREENLAWN ROSWELL Crucifixtion lot 48-D Space 1,2,3 & 4. Retail $5995/ each. Buy @ $2995/each or $5000/pair, or $9000/all 4. Mausoleum Building 1, Section A, Row 4, #19 & 20, retail $6995/each, buy @ $4000/each or $7000/ both. 614-565-6944 ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK Pine Hill Section, Lots 1,2. $6000 each, Valued $9995 each. 404-401-3837
Furniture BAR STOOLS, 3 wooden swivel top with back, oak finish, $45 all. 770-888-2790B TWIN HEADBOARDS, FOOTBOARDS, cherry, hardwood, traditional spindle styling. $100 each. 770-889-8812 European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $500. Photos. 678-549-6057.
E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER: Holds 40” TV, glass door, wood $60. 864-205-0319 ROLLTOP DESK: Small, oak, 25 years old. $125. 770-889-8812. CORNER HUTCH: $300. 678-807-7112 for details
Musical Instruments CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787
VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, topspruce, back-maple. $200. 770-667-0140 BUNDY A LT O SAXAPHONE Serviced; new pads and cork. $300. 770-442-9260
ROCKER, wicker. Honey color, low back with cushion. $40. 770-889-8812
CLARINET: Selmer, 1400 Student Model. Serviced, hard case. $250. 404-433-7311
MATTRESS, full-size with bed frame and box-spring $45. 864-205-0319
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
TWIN BED: Head Board and Foot Board, mattress. New! $87. 770-667-3577 ARMOIRES: 6’ wood with 32” TV, $150 (without $100) 864-205-0319
Medical Equipment ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED: Chrome rails. 87”x40”. No mattress. Like new! $325. 770-530-1188 WALKER: Hugo Elite, 4 wheels, seat backrest, saddleback $60. 770-530-1188 HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1700. 770-569-1103 EZ CARRIER for mobility scooter or wheelchair or cargo. Fits 2” receiver. $225. 770-530-1188
Miscellaneous P O R T A B L E GENERATOR: PorterCable 10,000 watt. 20 HP Honda engine. Factory condition; never used! $950 firm. 470-239-2555.
Musical Instruments PIANO, BG, Yamaha. Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo. 404-455-8845
0.47 acre Residential Lot off of River Club Drive, backs up to Yellow River in Gwinnett County $30,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com Achasta lot for sale have not seen one for 30k what a steal, with Achasta Golf Course and property now under new owners and revamping entire course and grounds. great opportunity to buy and build or hold and sell. Call Gene Kerley,Keller Williams @ 770-630-8097
Office/Business Equip/Supplies COMPUTER DESK, 6’ vertical, stand, $45. 864-205-0319
Recreation POKER TABLE: Octagonal walnut, seats 8. $300. 770-889-8812 POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $1500. 404-934-7307 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275. 770-740-9757 BIKE: Mens TREK II: Very good condition! (Accessories available) $700 accessories included. 404-291-3729 GUN CABINET: Wooden, with locking glass front and bottom storage. Holds 5 rifles. $100. 770-888-2790
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PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034
DINETTE SET: 5-piece wooden, round table, 4 chairs $50. 864-205-0319
E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER: Walnut, 5’ wide. $25. 770-889-8812
Real Estate
176 Hauteur Place, Lilburn, cul-de-sac lot in established neighborhood, with excellent schools, convenient to shopping and major highways $32,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
3146 Camp Branch Road, Buford MLS 5719610 Rare find in one of the most unique, beautiful settings 4/3 all brick ranch on serene 2 plus acres with creek, surrounded by ponds, horses and nature. 400k Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097
360 Black Dog Trail, Morganton, Ga. MLS 5677549 Gorgeous 3/2 with partial unfinished basement w/finished 4th bedroom and stubbed for 3rd bath. All wood inside and out, Rock F/P Metal roof huge half wrap deck on almost 3 acres. Asking 179k Call gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097
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Condo for Sale ALPHARETTAVILLAGES OF DEVONSHIRE 1BR/1BA. Gated. Pool, clubhouse, tennis. Walking trails. Exercise facility. Granite. Refrigerator. Washer/dryer. Fireplace. $133,900. Raymoss Inc, Patricia Walker 678-779-4663
Homes with Land
168 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford MLS 5720348 Great opportunity to get a piece of Hamilton Mill Rd frontage w/ acreage 5.98 at pricing below others parcels in area. Has 3/2 double wide that is in good condition on site for your use. Asking 349K Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097
Looking to Buy, Sell, Lease, Relocate or Invest. Just Ask Meme with Keller Williams Realty Community Partners. Meme Gerena, R E A L T O R ® 678-341-7400 Office, 678-773-9886 Cell, www.vitaea.homes
Retail Space for Sale Amelia Island, FL Small Cupcake Bakery Well-established. Minutes from the beach. Perfect 2nd career. Net $60,000+/year. No brokers. Confidential. 904-528-8267
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