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Veterans protest Roswell green Want war memorial to stay

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Veterans groups turned out at Roswell’s Faces of War Memorial Aug. 16 to protest city plans to move it.

Roswell is in the planning process to create a town green between City Hall and Ga. 9/ Canton Street. To do so, the city is looking to cut down a swath of trees and put in a lawn. However, the Faces of War Memorial, dedicated to soldiers and the wars they fought in as well as the victims of the struggles, stands in the middle of the proposed site.

The Downtown Development Authority, which came up with the town green plan, has recommended moving the memorial to one side of the green.

Some veterans groups and community members have

opposed this move, saying the memorial should stay where it is.

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association joined with residents and other veterans to protest the move. In the audience of about 20 veterans were men and women who served in just about every war since World War II – Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. They ranged in age from the very young to the very old. But all were there to show solidarity.

Raul Moreno, one of the leaders of the event, served four tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He lives in Roswell.

“We are not fighting anyone here. We are trying to promote the memories here,” Moreno said. “We gave a lot. All we are asking is to let us keep this.

I truly believe this is sacred ground.”

The Faces of War Memorial

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Veterans came out Aug. 16 to protest plans to move the Faces of War Memorial in Roswell.

Postal workers protest Staples Oppose retail workers handling mail

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Members of the American Postal Workers Union No. 32 protest a program between the U.S. Post Office and Staples to offer postal services without union workers.

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga – Protesters from the local American Postal Workers Union No. 32 gathered Aug. 12 at the corner of McGinnis Ferry Road and Peachtree Parkway in Johns Creek. They were out in opposition to a program started in

conjunction with Staples to allow the retailer to handle some U.S. Postal Service functions.

In a statement, the protesters said, “A no-bid deal between Staples and the Postal Service set up postal counters inside 82 of the office-supply stores in four test markets – staffed with untrained, low-wage Staples employees.

Staples and the USPS plan to expand the program to Staples’ 1,500 locations

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New drug craze: pot concoction called ‘wax’ Potent, dangerous marijuana product made in home labs prone to blow up

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As part of a drug bust Aug. 8, Roswell Police found several pounds of marijuana in a home belonging to suspected drug dealers.

They also found 80 grams of a substance distilled from marijuana called “wax.”

Wax is a new form of the old drug. According to officials, wax is a concentrated form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in pot that gives users their “high.”

Marijuana wax is more than 80 percent pure THC compared with the average high grade marijuana leaf at 20 percent to 30 percent THC,

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DUI arrests of Windswept Way, Alpharetta, was arrested July 29 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, disorderly conduct, failure to maintain lane and expired tag. ►► Rodolfo A. Estrella, 39, of Caswyck Trace, Johns Creek, was arrested July 30 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the road. ►► Waseem Rahim Rahmanzai, 21, of Suwanee was arrested Aug. 2 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, headlight violation, driving on the wrong side of the road and violation of a limited permit. ►► Griffin Matthew Rowe, 29, of Plantation Bridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 30 on Twinrose Place in Milton

according to police. It can be eaten or used in e-cigarettes, as well as rolled and smoked.

Roswell Police Spokesman Zachary Frommer said wax has been popping up recently in Roswell.

“In the last couple years, it’s become more popular,” he said. Of more concern than the increasing use of the drug is that people are making it themselves in home labs.

“Home chefs are making it instead of buying it,” Frommer said. “You can go on the Internet to learn how to do it.”

Because the chemicals to make it are highly flammable, the process is prone to explosion.

“Wax is dangerous to make for DUI, speeding, headlight violation, no insurance, no registration and affixing license plate to conceal vehicle identity. ►► Marlon Jermaine Brooks, 24, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 1 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for DUI, speeding and expired tag. ►► Jared Randall Hall, 31, of Wittenridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 16 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and violation of a limited permit. ►► Yeshia Latrice Hancock, 31, of Atlanta was arrested July 17 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brittany Michelle Bobo, 22, of Sandy Springs was arrested July 17 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► John Phillip Miller, 64, of Atlanta was arrested July 17 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Andrew James England, 51, of Revival Street, Roswell,

and to ingest,” Frommer said.

Wax is also known under other names, such as butter or Butane Hash Oil (BHO).

Traditional hash was produced by rubbing marijuana plants through metal screen sieves to separate the THC crystals from the plant. Wax is made by “blasting” a chemical solvent, such as butane, CO2, through the plant matter, then “purging” the solvent away.

But these solvents don’t just extract the THC, they also pull substances from other parts of the plant, and traces of the solvent remain as well.

The trace amounts of solvent are one of the reasons many users refer to the onset of the effects as a “mule kick” because of the strong rush.

Wax can vary in appearance from a dark brown goo to a crumbly cheese consistency.

Michele Leonhart, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, said before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee April 2 that the use of wax is increasing across the country and can be extremely dangerous.

“In 2013, the THC content of leaf marijuana averaged 14 percent while the THC content of marijuana concentrates averaged 54 percent, with some samples reported as high as 99 percent,” Leonhart said.

“Highly flammable butane gas is used to extract the THC from the marijuana leaf, and has resulted in home explosions, injuries and deaths.”

But is wax still illegal? Most emphatically, yes.

Georgia law prohibits all synthetic or natural products containing more than 15 percent by weight of THC.

was arrested July 18 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI. ►► Steven William Blandenburg, 47, of Norcross was arrested July 20 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Kelly Conrad, 51, of Bircham Way, Roswell, was arrested July 20 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for DUI.

Roswell Creek Lane in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and wanted person. ►► Wentz Smith, 61, of Marietta was arrested July 16 on Crossville Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and suspended license. ►► Kirk Anthony Taylor, 38, of Rappahannock Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 16 on Rappahannock Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Damon Elliot Knight, 44, of Pine Grove Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 16 on Rappahannock Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Ricardo Picon, 54, of Worthington Hills, Roswell, was arrested July 16 on Crossville Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, speeding and wanted person. ►► Christopher A. Hernandez, 22, of Rocky Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 17

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34, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 3 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Celeste Serelia Clark, 29, of Atlanta was arrested July 14 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Kenneth Tyrone Simmons, 21, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested July 14 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Dequan Allante Hutchins, 22, of Warsaw Road, Roswell, was arrested July 15 on

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45 fence caps fenced?

MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with dozens of fence caps Aug. 3 from a Hopewell Road home. The victim told police her property care manager discovered the 45 fence caps were taken between Aug. 2 and 3. The caps had recently been installed and were secured by glue, which the victim said would make removing them difficult. There are no suspects.

Thieves take whole kitchen MILTON, Ga. – A home on Hipworth Road had several kitchen appliances taken from it in early August.

When the Hipworth Road victim arrived at the home Aug.

PUBLIC SAFETY 6, he found the flat top range, dishwasher, double oven and microwave oven missing. It appears someone had backed a truck into the garage and entered the home through an unlocked door.

All the appliances were pushed on the home’s hardwood floor, leaving visible marks.

The victim told police he last saw the items in the home Aug. 2.

Thieves make holes in biz walls ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two businesses on Alexander Drive were broken into July 28 by thieves making holes in the walls.

According to police, the suspects broke into vacant offices in the office complex that were next to their targets.

The suspects then knocked a hole in the sheetrock separating the offices and entered their target.

In one office, items were moved but nothing was taken.

The computers were tethered to desks. In the other office,

two monitors, four laptops and three video adapters were taken, valued at more than $5,000.

Customer missing drugs, cash JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A man dropped his drugs in the Holcomb Bridge Road Chick-fil-A Aug. 4. Employees of the store said a man in his early 20s came into the store about 6:45 a.m., ordered and ate his meal, then left. Later, while cleaning the table, an employee found a small plastic container. Inside was $500 cash and 18 pills, possibly Xanax.

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Don’t smoke pot in front of cops ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta woman learned the hard way not to smoke pot in front of police.

An officer was parked at the Subway on Old Milton Parkway at 11:30 p.m., typing up a report from a previous arrest.

As he was typing his report, Shakira Monet Woods, 25, of Atlanta, walked past the patrol car and blew smoke from her mouth.

The officer recognized the

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Arrests:

Continued from Page 3 on Highway 92 in Roswell for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Deborah Lee Williams, 21, of Duluth was arrested July 17 on Highway 92 in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Marcus Jerod Smith, 24, of Woodstock was arrested July 17 on Highway 92 in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jerome Martin Peterson, 26, of Preakness Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 20 on Champions Green Parkway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, stop sign violation and suspended license.

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Approval of a transportation enhancement contract.

Alpharetta City Council Recap

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Council agreed to sign a contract with the state to complete a link between two parts of the Greenway.

At their Aug. 18 meeting, the council heard from Grants Administrator Amanda Day, who said the connection would link the Greenway between Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway, along Encore Parkway.

The costs of the construction is split between Alpharetta and the Georgia Department of Transportation. The state

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VOTE KEY: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent agency will pay $800,000, with Alpharetta paying $200,000.

“We are wrapping up designs and right of way for the traffic enhancement contract,” said Day. She said the city hopes to complete the connection by the

end of the year.

Also at the meeting: The city approved spending about $55,000 to fund an interim director for the Alpharetta Technology Commission and find a permanent candidate for the position.

The interim director will be on the job for six months while a permanent person is sought.

The director will be paid no more than $35,000.

A firm will be hired for $20,000 to find a replacement.

Alpharetta allows emergency 911 texts ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta residents who have Verizon or T-Mobile as their wireless carrier can now send a text message to 911 when faced with an emergency situation.

The city is working with AT&T and Sprint to extend the service to those carriers’ customers as well.

Alpharetta is the first municipality in metro Atlanta to introduce the service. Only 100 emergency call centers out of more than 6,000 across the United States are capable of receiving and responding to text messages.

“The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “The text to

911 service could be a lifesaver for those in an emergency who may be unable to make a voice call. As the Technology City of the South, we are proud to be among the first to leverage this capability to elevate the emergency services provided to our citizens.”

Alpharetta officials are quick to note that voice calls to 911 are more reliable and faster than text messaging.

“Unlike with a voice call, geographic location services are largely unavailable when someone contacts the 911 center via text,” said Alpharetta Councilman D.C. Aiken, who serves as liaison to the Department of Public Safety. “As a result, it could take slightly

longer to dispatch emergency services in a text to 911 situation, and in an emergency, seconds can literally become a lifetime.”

Belle Isle agreed, stressing that text to 911 should be used only when it is not possible to place a call and talk to a 911 operator.

“The service is intended mainly for those who are unable to speak, either due to a physical impairment or the nature of the emergency they are facing,” he explained.

Text to 911 messages have the same 160-character limit as other text messages. So, it is important to include specific location information and the nature of the emergency within

the first few words of an emergency text. Citizens should also avoid using text abbreviations or slang, as these can cause confusion and delay vital emergency services.

Customers who employ “usage controls” on their mobile phones should remove the feature to ensure full text to 911 capabilities.

Text to 911 should be used only in an emergency that requires immediate attention from fire, police or emergency medical services. Non-emergency issues should still be communicated to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety through its non-emergency line at 678-297-6300.

—Jonathan Copsey

GARAGE SALES See more garage sales in the classifieds • Page 30

ALPHARETTA, Brierfield Subdivision, 3025 Brierfield Lake 30004; Friday 8/22, Saturday 8/23, 9am-3pm. Huge multifamily! Household, decor, furniture, books, MORE! Fundraiser; all proceeds to Milton H.S. Drumline.

ALPHARETTA, Multi family, Spence’s Field Subdivision off Providence Rd, Saturday 8/23, 8am-2pm. Toys, kids clothing, household. Cookie/lemonade stand for Cure Childhood Cancer.

ALPHARETTA, Enclave at Crabapple Subdivision, 625 Mae Lane 30004. Friday 8/22, Saturday 8/23, 9am-2pm. Moving!

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JOHNS CREEK, 7480 Bell Road 30097. Estate sale; motivated seller! Friday 8/22, Saturday 8/23, 9am-3pm. Antiques, collectibles, furniture. Cash only.

ROSWELL, Kingsport Subdivision, 235 Portsmouth Court.

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ROSWELL/ALPHARETTA, teen, kids' and home spring/summer consignment sale. 410 Rucker Road. www.restorationchurchna.org. Friday 8/22, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8/23, 8:30am-2:30pm, Sunday 8/24, 1pm-4pm. Many items half price Saturday and Sunday! Extra 20% on Sunday with this ad. Maternity and infant-teen size clothing, infant and child furniture, equipment, toys, games, books, DVD's, home furnishings, etc.

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You are cordially invited to help update the vision for Alpharetta’s Downtown!

When/Where: Citywide Kickoff and Visioning Meeting September 9 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

City Hall 2 South Main Street Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 Visioning Workshops This is the first public workshop, a second series of meetings will be held in October.

Specific dates and times to be announced.

Why: To help establish a clear vision for the City of Alpharetta’s Downtown Master Plan.

Kimley-Horn Associates, TSW, and City Staff will be in attendance.

Now available at your favorite restaurants and growler shops through Milton, Alpharetta, and Roswell.

NEWS Intersection improvement planned for Holcomb Bridge and Warsaw ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Department of Transportation (RDOT) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin an intersection improvement project at Holcomb Bridge Road and Warsaw Road at the end of August. Travelers may experience delays with temporary lane closures; however, access through the areas will be maintained.

This improvement includes extending the westbound left turn lane along Holcomb Bridge

Roswell DOT resurfacing Nesbit Ferry Road ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s Department of Transportation (RDOT) began a resurfacing project at Nesbit Ferry Road on Aug. 18.

Resurfacing will occur (weather permitting) on Nesbit Ferry Road from Holcomb Bridge Road to the city limits just north of Scott Road.

The project was awarded to Northwest Georgia Paving as part of an annual local maintenance improvement grant. This project will pave up to 2.1 miles at a cost of $477,447.50.

Travelers are reminded that the project involves milling, deep patching, leveling, resurfacing and restriping.

Please use caution, as loose debris is a natural part of this process.

Also, signal detection loops are inoperable during this time and may cause additional delays.

The projected completion date is Aug. 29.

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The extended turn lane will provide for additional vehicles and improve westbound throughtraffic flow.

Construction is expected to be completed in September, weather permitting. The cost of construction is $133,635.52 and is funded by the GDOT. For more information, visit www. roswellgov.com/conezone.

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Hopewell run draws 300 MILTON, Ga. – Hopewell Middle School kicked off the school year in a healthy way by hosting the Super 5K Race held on Aug. 8. More than 300 runners from Hopewell and the Milton community participated in the 3-mile run down Cogburn Road. After the race, everyone was invited to celebrate Hopewell Middle School’s 10th anniversary with food trucks and a showing

of “The Lego Movie.” All money raised from the race will help benefit Hopewell Mustang Club to purchase equipment for the health and PE department.

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‘An Evening with Jay Leno’ supports arts education ATLANTA – ArtsBridge Foundation, formerly known as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation, announced “An Evening with Jay Leno” on Wednesday, Aug. 27. A benefit to raise funds for ArtsBridge, the foundation’s education and community engagement program, will precede the evening’s performance.

Through the support of the foundation, ArtsBridge provides quality arts education and community engagement programs designed to inspire creativity and foster the next generation of artists and art supporters.

Since its inception in 2007, ArtsBridge has served over 200,000 students and educators from 30 Georgia counties, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina. ArtsBridge programs include field trips to the Cobb Energy Centre for performances by leading local and national arts organizations, Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards, Broadway Master Class

Series, workshops, artists-in-schools opportunities and more. Learn more at www.artsbridgega.org/education.

Tickets are on sale for the Aug. 27 performance at 8 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Attendees have the option of purchasing a VIP ticket package or tickets to the show only.

The VIP ticket package includes prime seating for the show and a preshow reception beginning at 6 p.m.

The price for the package is $250 per person.

Complete information about the VIP package for this fundraiser event can be found at www.artsbridgega. org/foundation. Reservations can be made by calling 770-916-2800; the VIP package is not available through Ticketmaster.

ArtsBridge Foundation is a nonprofit organization that welcomes individual and corporate contributions and gifts.

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If you go What: Jay Leno When: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m., special VIP reception at 6 p.m.

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Mayor’s Corporate Challenge Notice of Road Closings: Thursday, August 28, 2014 Mayor’s Corporate Challenge Historic Downtown Alpharetta Milton Avenue will be closed from SR 9 to Roswell Street/Canton Street August 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for race staging and festivities.

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Large parking lot on Old Roswell Street will be closed on August 28 from 2 p.m. to Midnight.

CLOSURES FOR ROAD RACE: The following roads will be closed on August 28 from 6:45 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m.

Canton Street - will be closed from Milton Avenue to Mayfield Road.

Roswell Street - will be closed from Marietta Street to Milton Avenue.

Mayfield Road - will be closed from Canton Street to SR 9.

SR 9 - one south bound lane of SR 9 will be closed from Mayfield Road to Old Milton Parkway.

Old Milton Parkway - one west bound lane will be closed from SR 9 to Wills Road.

Wills Road - open to south bound traffic only from Milton Avenue to Old Milton Parkway.

Milton Avenue - open to west bound traffic only from Roswell Street/ Canton Street to Wills Road.

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Dooley talks football, history with chamber Speaks at Alpharetta Chamber breakfast

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – College football legend Vince Dooley was the guest speaker at the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast Aug. 14.

Dooley was the University of Georgia’s football coach from 1964-2004 and athletic director from 1979-2004.

He entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

When Dooley came to UGA in 1964 as head football coach, he was young and relatively unknown. More than 40 years later, he left as one of the most recognizable names in college football.

“I was 31 and a freshman coach at a rival school,” he said. “By my third year, we won a championship.”

He said his secret was surrounding himself with good people and getting them to work well together.

The changes to the sport – and society as a whole –since he first started coaching are great.

With the recent news that universities will begin having playoffs, Dooley noted he was on a committee with the NCAA more than 20 years ago charged with finding ways to improve the game.

One of their recommendations was to start playoffs.

There are challenges with the changing face of college football. The

NCAA is ceding power to the Big 5 leagues, players are unionizing and the first court ruling has determined players must be paid.

But Dooley said he always sees a silver lining.

“From these crises come opportunities,” he said, citing the big changes when he first started – the NCAA reorganization and the effect of Title IX on university sports.

“The change in college football is amazing,” he said.

Recently, 84 schools have changed conferences since Nebraska first did it. That has split up many traditional rivalries.

One rivalry that has not been split is UGA-Auburn.

Dooley showed off his love of history, saying the first Georgia-Auburn game took place in 1892. Georgia players came out with their mascot – a red-and-black goat – and met Auburn at Piedmont Park. Auburn won 10-0.

Georgia’s players had the mascot for dinner.

Since then – 117 years later – the two teams have been head-to-head every year.

Dooley, now retired, has authored several books and is now a consultant, a role he said he enjoys.

“You give your opinion and don’t have to make any decisions,” he said.

One project he is involved in is helping Kennesaw State University get its own football program started.

“Despite the costs of football, schools are still adding football pro-

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College football legend Vince Dooley greeted many fans in Alpharetta Aug. 14 when he spoke to the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce at the Metropolitan Club. grams,” he said. “There have been 39 schools in the past few years.

“Football gives an institution a sense of pride, belonging and culture,” he said.

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Heritage Society hosts ‘Black Heritage’ event Discusses role of slaves in Confederate armies ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m., the American Heritage Society of Georgia will present another historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton by honoring the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with “The melting pot of our Southern Black Heritage . . . What are their true stories? Their influence and their role.”

As part of the Understanding the Foundation of America series, the program will honor the untold true stories of the melting pot of black heritage from the Old South as told by Charles Kelly Barrow, author, editor and historical researcher of “Black Confederates,” “Black Southerners in Confederate Armies” and “Georgia’s Confederate Counties.”

Little has been written

about the military role of African Americans in military campaigns of the United States despite the fact that men and women of color were involved in all national conflicts beginning with the Revolutionary War. Indeed, the thought of black men and women serving the Confederacy during the Civil War is difficult for some to believe, because it appears to be a paradox.

Yet the surviving narratives, writings of black and white Civil War veterans and their family members, county histories, military records, narrative reminiscences, newspaper articles, personal correspondence and recorded tributes to black Confederates, offer historical information that irrevocably demonstrates they did serve the Confederacy as soldiers, bodyguards, sailors, construction workers, cooks and teamsters.

These brave men and women served what they considered their country and

fought to restore honor to the fallen among them.

It is a legacy shared by all Southerners, regardless of their skin color.

Barrow became interested in the Civil War after hearing stories about his ancestors.

His desire was to research and write about black Confederates in order to educate people about an aspect of Southern history that had been overlooked.

By enlightening people about black heritage, he hopes to prevent critics from attacking America’s Southern heritage and glean from what it gave us in building the foundation of America.

Barrow, now commander in chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a heritage organization for men whose ancestors fought in the Civil War, also authored “Sons of Confederate Veterans and Georgia Division: The First One Hundred Years 1896-1996, A Short History” and numerous articles and pamphlets on

Southern history.

He was born in Atlanta and raised in DeKalb County in the Tucker area.

Barrow has served on the Shorter College Board of Trustees, as commissioner for the Georgia Civil War Commission, a vice president for the Pike County Historical Society and a commander for the Army of Tennessee Sons.

The American Heritage Society of Georgia provides

historical and educational programs and celebrations every fourth Tuesday of each month at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

The organization networks with other organizations, communities, cities, businesses, families and individuals as an all-volunteer unified group of like-spirited and civic-minded American citizens of all ages who have a passion in life to make a difference in their communities by sharing their talents and time in helping educate and restore America to its strong foundational principles.

The organization’s motto and mission statement is: “United we stand to repair, rebuild, restore and preserve the foundation of America as one for all, all for one nation under God . . . By living the golden rule of our American ancestors’ faith, life and family values.”

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If you go What: “The melting pot of our Southern Black Heritage . . . What are their true stories? Their influence and their role” When: 7 p.m. Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta

Protest: Continued from Page 1 is the site of Roswell’s Memorial Day ceremony, one of the largest in the state.

Roswell resident Janet Russel, who worked in Vietnam during the war, said the memorial was not about honoring war, rather the opposite.

“This memorial was never about a war. It’s about the faces of war. War doesn’t just affect soldiers. It affects us all,” she said. “This is a healing place. The men of my generation are so sad.”

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Public hearings set for I-285/Ga. 400 improvements ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation will conduct two public hearings on its plan to reconstruct the interchange of Interstate 285 and Ga. 400. Gov. Nathan Deal has identified the crowded North Fulton interchange as a priority transportation infrastructure improvement project. To that end, GDOT proposes operational improvements along I-285 and Ga. 400 in the vicinity of the interchange including: • Construction of barrier-separated collector-distributor lanes along I-285 and Ga. 400; • Reconstruction of existing ramps between the two; • Building new flyover bridges and reconstructing and widening existing bridges in the interchange area; • Construction of grade-separated, braided ramps (where one ramp crosses over another) in the vicinity of Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road to eliminate conflicts between traffic entering and exiting Ga. 400 and traffic entering and exiting the Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody interchanges.

• On I-285, the proposed project would begin west of Roswell Road and extend to east of Ashford Dunwoody, a distance of approximately 4.3 miles.

• On Ga. 400, the proposed project would begin just south of the Glen-

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ridge Connector and extend north to the Hammond Drive interchange area, where it would tie into an adjacent, separate collector-distributor lanes project.

The total length of the proposed improvements on Ga. 400 is approximately 1.2 miles.

The department is seeking public comments on the proposal. The two remaining public hearings will be on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 5 to 7 p.m. Both hearings will be in the gymnasium of the Dunwoody Baptist Church at 1445 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. Comments will be accepted at the hearing and written statements also can be submitted until Sept. 5 to: Hiral Patel State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor, Atlanta, Ga. 30308. For more information on the I-285 at Ga. 400 interchange reconstruction, contact Marlo Clowers, GDOT project manager, at mclowers@dot. ga.gov.

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The program gained significant opposition from the Postal Workers’ Union as well as the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers.

While the pilot program was halted after the opposition, the protesters claim the overall program will continue.

“The Staples deal will replace full-service U.S. postal offices with knock-off post offices in Staples that are not staffed with U.S. Postal Service employees. You have a right to post offices staffed by workers who are accountable to you and the American people. You have a right to postal service provided by highly

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Forming a band is the dream of just about every teenager who can pick up an instrument. For the guys of Voodoo Visionary, it was never so much a dream as the next logical step in their progression.

With several former Milton High School students as members, the band of six guys in their 20s began doing as musicians do – simply jamming.

“We have been playing together for a long time,” said Michael Wilson, who plays guitar. “We would just jam together with all our friends, hanging out and having a fun time playing music.”

The beauty of funk, as with so much music, is the ability to just play whatever comes to mind and make it work. It’s a fluid style similar to jazz where each member of the band can add in their flavor. Improvisation is the name of the game.

“There were so many people playing, we had to be loose,”

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It was only in the last two years the guys have seriously thought about setting their jams to paper and solidifying as a real band.

“A friend asked us to open for them at Smith’s Olde Bar,” said vocalist Scott MacDonald.

“That was our first show and it was very successful.”

That was just over one year ago – Aug. 1, 2013.

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Déa Salon partners with Drake House

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Déa Salon and Boutique has been building a partnership with the Drake House, a shelter for women and children, since they came to Roswell last year.

The salon held a cut-a-thon benefiting the Drake House July 27 and now, Déa Salon will be one of the Drake House’s Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ sponsors Aug. 24.

Déa Salon, founded by Carrie Bowden and Helen Loiacono of Roswell, opened in June of last year at 900 Mansell Road, Suite 14. Bowden and Loiacono, then L’Oreal Professionnel educators and stylists, use L’Oreal resources to teach the staff and for many of their hair products.

“Since we’re both so grounded and involved in education in the hair industry, that was something we would be able to bring to our staff,” Bowden said. “Our clients reap the benefits of having stylists that are the first ones to learn about the newest trends in the hair and fashion industry.”

The salon also provides makeup application and facial waxes, as well as a store that

buys exclusively from local small businesses.

Déa Salon’s relationship with Drake House began long before it opened.

“Helen’s done charity work with them in the past and several of her clients are connected to the Drake House,” Bowden said. “It’s just a great relationship.”

Loiacono chose the nonprofit when she was searching for a local charity at her previous job.

The Drake House fit that description, and it supported a cause close to Loiacono’s experience.

“I personally had a time where I didn’t live in a house. I lived in my car,” Loiacono said.

“I did rely on friends to help me through, so it meant something to me to help women and children get back on their feet.”

Although they will not attend Miss Mary’s in August – many of the staff will be training in New York – Bowden and Loiacono are proud sponsors.

“It’s a great opportunity for our staff to get together, have fun, as well as help raise awareness of an important charity,” Bowden said.

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New street named for resident Marjean Birt a prominent figure

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It must be a special person who gets a street named after them.

So it is that Alpharetta’s Marjean Wood Birt, 84, a longtime resident and community leader of the city, was given a road in her own name Aug. 13.

“Marjean Way” will adorn the street sign on Marietta Street in Alpharetta, where a new development will be built.

“She is leaving quite a legacy,” Mayor David Belle Isle said. “It’s people like Marjean that make a community like Alpharetta what it is.”

Birt is responsible for moving the Mansell House from Roswell to its current location as well as helping to run it.

She was active in the Alpharetta Garden Club and the Women’s Club.

She also served for years as chair of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, has been an active board member of the Alpharetta Historical Society and was the founding president of the Chattahoochee Women’s Republican Party.

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Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle unveils Alpharetta’ newest street – Marjean Way – named in honor of prominent citizen, Marjean Wood Birt.

In 2013, she was recognized as the “Woman of the Year” by the Georgia Federation of Republican Women for her 56 years of service.

“Marjean loves people and this city,” said Mary Davenport, of the Women’s Club.

“Marjean is Alpharetta.”

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Birt, who grew up on Roswell Street not far from where her own street will soon sit, thanked Belle Isle for his words.

“We have great people in Alpharetta,” she said. “This is the greatest city in the United States.”

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Riley receives ‘Champion of Georgia Cities’ award GMA thanks her for sponsoring bill to improve city employee benefits ATLANTA – State Rep. Lynne Riley, R-Johns Creek, has received a 2014 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). She was not able to attend the GMA annual meeting, so representatives from GMA paid a visit to the Aug. 18 Johns Creek City Council meeting to present the award to Riley.

The award is presented at the end of a state legislator’s

two-year term for his or her activity and support of major GMA initiatives.

Riley was honored for her sponsorship and stewardship of House Bill 71, which improves the security of the investments made by the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefits System Board on behalf of pension programs in cities across Georgia.

“I was very pleased to get the award. GMA doesn’t hand

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By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — When Scott Ogburn and his son Michael started S&S Technical in 2006, the two-employee company made products out of an 1,800-square-foot facility.

But then they grew three more times. On Aug. 12, S&S Technical held a ribbon-cutting and relocation celebration of their pumping and metering systems business to a 50,000-square-foot facility, at 1900 Grassland Parkway in South Forsyth.

Now the company has about 26 employees and may reach 30 employees by the end of the year.

The company’s growth is in part due to the industry they service including, water, oil and gas. In addition, the company is filling a global need for their engineering and fabrication that focuses on the transfer of fluid and gas for all industries.

“A lot of the work now is oil and gas field related,” Scott Ogburn said.

Ogburn, the president and owner, also credits growth to his company’s culture.

“We don’t pay attention to the outside world,” Ogburn said. “Hence, the reason you shouldn’t watch a lot of television.”

As the company has grown,

Ogburn saw a need to do all the work in-house.

So he hired engineers in the mechanical and electrical field as well as 3-D design artists, welders, pipe-fitters, assemblers and fabricators.

“I want to have a place where the employees like coming to work, they make good money and we all want to be good at the discipline we are in,” Ogburn said. “That’s basically it.

“I want to hear about how we can make something happen,” he said. “I don’t want to hear about how we can’t do it. In fact, I don’t even want people around me who tell me we can’t do something.”

Throughout S&S Technical, a sense of purpose looms large, not filled with average workers, Ogburn said, but with people who are really excellent at their craft.

“I don’t want people who are simmering,” he said. “I’m trying to create that culture here. This is the kind of culture we want to have.”

The small business continues to be a family business.

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“This allows us to grow, develop and mentor more people,” Sharon said. “That really is [Scott’s] gift of seeing in people what they can possibly be and give them the opportunity in this venue to achieve that.”

The company will keep their focus on next year, going after national and international clients in the booming oil and gas market.

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Randall Toussaint, vice president of economic development for the chamber, assisted S&S Technical with site selection.

The company then utilized chamber members for its relocation needs including realtor services through Wilson Hutchison Realty, IT services from JTech Networks LLC and relocation assistance from A.C. White Relocations. “Until going through this process, I did not truly understand what the chamber did,” said Sharon Ogburn, managing director at S&S Technical. “Now our entire organization more fully understands the value of chamber membership.”

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From left, Anne Schwall with King’s Ridge Tiger players Drew Henriksen, Jack Harrell and Caleb Raines were joined by agent Julie Allan.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Manor Golf and Country Club and Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a golf tournament and awards luncheon for the King’s Ridge Christian School varsity golf team.

At the awards luncheon, special guests Jenny Pruitt, chief executive officer and founder of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, and Anne Schwall, vice president of the Atlanta Fine Homes New Homes Group, presented a financial contribution gift to King’s Ridge on behalf of the principals of Manor GCC for the school’s golf and athletic programs. The gift was accepted

by Headmaster David Rhodes.

Manor Golf Pro Shop gift certificates were presented by golf pro Chris Marotto to winners David Rhodes, Guy Price and Todd Mooney and to longest drive winner Jeff Carter. comes from a company called Counter Culture Coffee while the ice cream is shipped in from the Greenwood Manufacturing Company.

Customers can make their own ice cream sandwich by choosing one of 12 ice cream flavors between two cookies.

Badgett got the idea to open a bakery in Roswell after seeing how much customers loved the baked goods they sold in the Fickle Pickle Cafe.

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Costco opens in Cumming Aug. 29 CUMMING, Ga – Costco will open a membership warehouse in Cumming on Friday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m. The 148,000-square-foot warehouse is located at 1211 Bald Ridge Marina Road, adjacent to Ga. 400, off exit 15.

Previously, the closest Costco to Cumming was 13 miles away in Alpharetta.

“We are thrilled to be bringing Costco’s low warehouse prices to the residents of Cumming,” said Deann Vickers, warehouse manager.

“They have been asking us to open here for a long time, and we already have made an impact on the local job market.

We look forward to contributing to the community in many ways.”

The new Costco location will feature a variety of specialty departments, including a gas station, bakery, meat and produce, optical department, photo center and pharmacy.

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BusinessBriefs Shiloh Crossing in Alpharetta sold ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Lavista Associates announced the sale of Shiloh Crossing in Alpharetta July 23.

The two-building, shallow-bay complex is located in the Meadows business park.

Shiloh Crossing, 71,640 square feet, was sold to Passive Income Fund (PIF), a private Australian real estate investment trust investing in U.S. commercial properties.

Will Grogan and Charlie Fiveash represented the owner and developer, Childress Klein Properties in the transaction.

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From left, agent Andy Willis and Mayor Jimmy Burnette cut the official ribbon for the grand reopening with City Councilmembers Linnea Miller and Dan Foster, Executive Vice President Toni McGowan and Jan Baker holding the signature “Cabernet” colored ribbon.

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SUWANEE, Ga — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Managing Broker and Senior Vice President Andy Willis and Executive Vice President Toni McGowan cut the signature “Cabernet” colored ribbon at the grand re-opening of the Suwanee-Duluth office of the residential real estate firm. The office, located in Suwanee Town Center, had a reception with special guests, clients, agents and representatives from across the metro area.

For more information, visit the www. suwanee.bhhsgeorgia.com.

Providence Group releases designs for Bellmoore Park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —The Providence Group of Georgia released some of its preliminary home designs for Bellmoore Park that will be available at the master-planned Johns Creek community. Bellmoore Park will feature more than 600 homes.

The collections feature 3,300- to 4,700-square-foot interiors with STEPHENS up to six bedrooms and threecar garages. Prices range from $400,000 to over $600,000.

The Providence Group plans to release additional home designs later this summer or early fall. Visit theprovidencegroup.com/bellmoore-park for more.

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Stephens Allstate personal financial representative ROSWELL, Ga. — Josh Stephens, an Allstate insurance agency owner, recently earned the “Personal Financial Representative” title.

“Planning for the future is just as important as protecting yourself against a loss, which insurance is designed to do,” Stephens said. “Now we can offer additional financial services products to help PATANKAR families plan wisely for the future.”

Stephens owns the Barras-Stephens Agency, located at 45 West Crossville Road, Suite 504 in Roswell. The agency is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment Saturdays.

Mosaic promotes Gautam Patankar to VP of operations ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mosaic Clubs and Resorts has promoted 17-year industry veteran Gautam Patankar to vice president of operations Patankar, who has been with Mosaic (formerly

Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com Affiniti Golf Partners) since 2005, was most recently a regional manager overseeing operations at several clubs, including The Manor Golf and Country Club and Berkeley Hills Country Club, both located in north metro Atlanta.

“Gautam has been an invaluable asset to Mosaic and Affiniti over the last decade,” said Steve Willy, Mosaic president. “His remarkable capacity to broaden the culture at private member clubs while ensuring the fiscal health of those clubs is a hallmark of his exemplary career.”

Patankar’s vision for a country club is to transform it from just a golf and dining venue to a true destination by adding creative programming for all ages. These events can include Daddy-Daughter dances, karate camp and comedy clubs.

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Lightbridge now available at Atlanta Hobby CUMMING, Ga. — Atlanta Hobby, at 6110 Parkway North Drive in Cumming, announced that it carries a digital video downlink known as Lightbridge.

Lightbridge is a 2.4 gigabyte full HD video downlink packed into a small and lightweight form factor.

The Lightbridge includes an aluminum alloy casing, extreme internal shielding for interference protection, multi-device operation and advanced security settings.

The anti-interference technology allows for eight downlinks to be connected for parallel streaming.

For more information, visit atlantahobby.com.

REI to put store in Alpharetta on North Point Parkway ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Recreational Equipment Inc. is expanding its Atlanta footprint by adding a store in Alpharetta during spring 2015.

The Seattle-based company’s new store will be located at Mansell Crossing at the northwest corner of North Point Parkway and Mansell Road.

The new store will be about 24,000 square feet, offering outdoor gear and apparel for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling and travel. REI is a $2 billion national multichannel retail co-op that has more than 5 million active members and 135 stores in 33 states.

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MUSIC: AN EVENING WITH HOLLY WILLIAMS

Hailing from one of the most famous lineages in American music, this daughter of Hank Williams Jr. makes her identity evident on her third studio album, “The Highway.” As part of the Live in Roswell series, hear Holly Williams perform on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. $35 general admission.

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MISS MARY’S ICE CREAM CRANKIN’

The Ice Cream Crankin’ brings together the community for an old fashioned ice cream social, offering over 150 flavors of homemade ice cream and celebrity judges to rate the best flavors. The family event will feature live music, contests and children’s activities. Sunday, Aug. 24 from 2 - 4 p.m., Roswell Town Square. Please visit www. missmarysicecream.org.

DAWSONVILLE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL

Cheers! and enjoy a two-day music and beer festival, featuring live music.

A portion of the proceeds benefit Camp Southern Ground and the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. The festival features musicians such as Alex Hall, Jacob Bryant and Kurt Thomas Band. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 22-23.

Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival, 415 Hwy., 53 East, Dawsonville.

Please call 404-851-7768.

Like to sing in the shower? Just love live music and the spirit of collaboration? Then sing and play an instrument at The Roswell Tap. The Tap will provide the house band to play with or backup any musician who wants to sit in. The Acoustic Jam is open to all ages. 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell.

8-11 p.m. Please call 770-992-9206.

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SUMMER CRAFT BAZAAR

Shop around at the indoor summer craft bazaar to see handmade merchandise made by regional and local vendors.

Entrance to the bazaar is free for the general public and concessions will be available for purchase. Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Roswell’s Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell.

Please call 770-641-3950.

7-9 p.m. This is the opening reception for the gallery on display until Sept.

26. Roswell Visual Arts Center. 38 Hill St., Suite 100, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.

ALPHARETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BUSINESS EXPO

Join members of the Alpharetta Business Association (ABA) during their business expo. People can explore over 100 different exhibitors. There will also be a speakers’ series including Doug Grady and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. Friday, Aug. 22. 12:30-5 p.m. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. 5750 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta. Please call 866-316-7267.

SEEDS OF COURAGE 5K

Join runners at Newtown Park in Johns Creek for the 2nd Annual Seeds of Courage 5K to benefit Mustard Seed Ministries. There will be music, food and door prizes. The course is entirely inside Newtown Park. Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek.

Please call 678-512-3200.

Register online at active.com/ johns-creek-ga. p.m. at the Golf Club of Georgia. 1 Golf Club Dr., Alpharetta. Please call 678-916-3973.

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Bring your children to explore trucks of all shapes and sizes including a fire truck, limo and dump truck. Kids can bounce around inflatables, participate in interactive games and get their faces painted. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. Please call 678-2976130.

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Gray Sartin keeps the legend alive and brings 30 Johnny Cash hits to audiences at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St. Aug. 23-23. Tickets are $25. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit www.playhousecumming.com.

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Come out for the Portrait Society of Atlanta reception on Friday, Aug. 22,

Known as the “toughest racing on two wheels,” is an indoor off-road race.

EnduroCross tracks incorporate various elements of extreme off-road racing into a Supercross-style setting, including rocks, logs and a water-hole. 7:3010:30 p.m. The Arena at Gwinnett.

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Come out to hear a speech from Todd Harris, co-founder and COO of Alpharetta-based Hi-Rez Studios. Harris will talk about how Hi-Rez evolved from a startup to a global success story. Thursday, Aug. 21. 5:30-7:30

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Come out and run a foot race while having fun with friends and family. Great City Race is a scavenger hunt race. It’s a localized version of the show “Amazing Race.” The race in Marietta benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Saturday, Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. Mulligan’s Food & Spirits. 698 Roswell St. SE, Marietta.

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TIPS ON PROPER CARE FOR YOU CAR Revue & News | August 21, 2014

You charge how much to repair a tire?

You’re crazy; the guy on the corner will plug it for $5.00 The question comes up from time to time regarding the difference between a tire plug and a tire patch. First, let’s look at the obvious difference. A tire plug is inserted from the outside of the tire into the puncture to seal the air loss.

This can be done very quickly without demounting the tire. A major drawback to this is it is impossible to inspect the inside of the tire to determine if there is structural damage from driving on the tire with low pressure. A tire with internal damage would be very apparent once the tire is dismounted from the rim.

Any tire with internal structural damage should be replaced, not repaired.

The tire technician will also determine the area on the tire that is damaged. In most cases, a puncture in the tread area may be repaired but a puncture in the sidewall or an area that flexes cannot.

Once the tire has been removed from the rim and passes the inspection, the tire is deemed repairable and a combination tire patch would be used for a proper repair. The patch portion seals the inner liner of the tire and the patch stem seals

the puncture. This would now be considered a permanent repair. The cost for an internal tire repair will always be greater than a tire plug, but you will have the peace of mind that both the tire and the repair are sound.

The next time you visit your favorite Wood & Fullerton Goodyear location, take a look at the large glass jar on the counter. It contains many of the strange items we have removed from tires over the years. We hope you never have a flat tire, but if you do, make sure the repair center is performing a proper repair.

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Planting SEEDS for a better future Georgia is the perfect place to set an example for how a state can work with communities to provide their own food and energy.

SEEDS Global is one of the participants making a change.

The nonprofit hopes their projects will bring healthy food to people living in Atlanta’s inner city. Their motto is: “One house, one garden; one community, one farm.”

“Atlanta has a great climate for growing food, but it’s one of the biggest food deserts in the country,” said Todd Mitchell, Alpharetta resident and founder of SEEDS Global. “With all the available space here, it doesn’t make sense.”

SEEDS Global aims to

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transform lower-income housing into an urban food paradise that hopes to supply its own energy, as well as help area schools plant gardens and grow hydroponic produce.

The hydroponic systems grow food without soil, often under grow lights.

Mitchell made significant progress after he met David Kessler of Atlantis Hydroponics.

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Q&A with Todd Mitchell of SEEDS Global During my research, I spent time with several farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs to find out how the movement is progressing on the ground. Today, I’d like to share my conversation with Alpharetta resident Todd Mitchell, the founder of SEEDS Global in Atlanta, as we discussed the local movement and its importance to a healthier lifestyle.

Why did you found SEEDS Global?

Todd Mitchell: To provide access to people who don’t get healthy food, healthy places to live. Just to change the landscape of the inner city to give people different options.

SEEDS is more like a co-op. We’re planning on building a mall for nonprofits that help inner-city communities. We don’t want to do it all. We want to partner with everybody.

We believe success is depending upon collaboration, not competition.

What options exist now in the inner city of Atlanta?

Mitchell: There’s plenty of local farms, but you would have to find them. They’re not under one hub or readily available. And in the inner city, there are a lot of people without internet. People don’t search; they aren’t thinking about healthy food, they’re thinking about survival.

But if we put something right in the neighborhood and we make it available, bring in kids and make it a comfortable place to come and learn and not feel any kind of way.

I don’t believe that’s happening in the city right now, and we believe we will be able to help that way.

What’s the biggest challenge the farm-to-table movement faces in the inner city?

After expressing interest in hydroponics and aquaponics, Kessler connected Mitchell with “The Hunger Games” movie producers. Kessler had installed 35 hydroponic towers at the Atlanta set.

Those towers now belong to SEEDS Global.

“We’re planning on building a mall for nonprofits that help inner-city communities,” Mitchell said. “We don’t want to do it all. We want to partner with everybody.”

Mitchell’s plan is rooted in his belief that success is dependent upon collaboration, not competition.

Mitchell says more people

Mitchell: Commitment and community support. If we can get the community behind us, we can do anything. It’s just getting them interested in the process, and that takes education and presence.

We need people to participate, actually come out and help. Not necessarily people from outside the community coming; we have plenty of volunteers. But neighbors and people around need to come and get their hands in the soil, actually plant seeds, visit a farmers market, doing some of the work and talking about it, because word-of-mouth is where it’s at.

Getting cooking classes and all that other stuff is easy if you have community support.

With all the noise about GMOs, organic and local food, what should customers focus on with their food products?

Mitchell: Where did that food come from?

Do they have a personal relationship with the person who grew that food? Most people would say no, including myself, because I shop at Whole Foods or I shop at a farmers market where I meet a farmer, but that’s different.

To get to know where your food is grown, who’s making it, what they’re putting in it… food is information. And if they’re putting junk in that food, you’re getting junk out whether it looks green, orange or whatever. If it’s junk in, it’s junk out.

If you could grow any five items regardless of climate, what would those five crops be?

Mitchell: I would love to have a watermelon patch, tomatoes, sage, basil and maybe Echinacea.

rising above the poverty level and becoming independent is better than fewer people earning more while the rest lack opportunity, funding and, most importantly, healthy food.

When I first visited their location on the west side of Atlanta, it was hard to fathom that an area littered with abandoned housing, old, worn apartment complexes and boarded up businesses was just 30 minutes away from Alpharetta and five minutes away from downtown Atlanta – let alone in the United States.

But the SEEDS Global project is bringing hope and

breaking the cycle of poverty.

The income in North Fulton is far greater than South Fulton.

A significant portion of tax dollars end up going to fund welfare programs that do little to foster growth.

How about we divert welfare money directly to companies like SEEDS Global — companies that invest in the community, the people and the soil — unlike Washington bureaucrats? The only way we will lift our South Fulton neighbors out of poverty is if we pull together to provide access and opportunity for all, not just those who can afford it.

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The Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper performed Aug. 16 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre along with Motley Crue.

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By CHUCK HOLLOWAY cqhpersonal@hotmail.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Vince Neil and the Motely Crue made their final appearance in Atlanta Aug. 16 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta. The “Farewell Tour” sponsored by Dodge and brought to you by ASO Presents, was a complete sellout with many groups of fans lining the berms outside with lawn chairs to catch this final performance by the Crue.

Backing Motley Crue on the tour here were

the Raskins from New York and a longtime personal favorite of mine, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper. Aged like a fine wine, Motley Crue and Alice Cooper both put forth a high energy, electric show that left those in attendance cheering for more. At 66, Alice Cooper still has an amazing stage presence and he seems to have lost nothing after all of these years of singing. While I’m sure that most in attendance were there to see Motley Crue’s final act, Alice Cooper shined as well.

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By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Zack Jaworski’s U.S. Amateur experience did not go exactly like he hoped, but the former Milton golfer left Atlanta Athletic Club with a lot of positive memories.

Jaworski came close to advancing to match play in the championship, but wound up two shots short of getting into a playoff for the final four spots.

The rising junior at Vanderbilt shot 4-over 147 for 36 holes. A 145 total was required to get into a playoff, which consisted of 17 players.

Jaworski shot 3-over 75 on the Riverside course the first day, and followed with a 1-over 72 on Highlands, the course used for match play.

“It was exciting to be here,” Jaworski said after concluding his second round of stroke play qualifying. “I had a lot of family and friends here and took all that in.”

Jaworski also qualified for the U.S. Amateur two years

ago, competing at Cherry Hills in Denver.

He also missed the cut there by a handful of shots, but came away from his appearance at Atlanta Athletic Club with a little different feeling.

“This time I really enjoyed it,” he said, noting that it was “definitely a positive,” to be able to play an event like the U.S. Amateur in his hometown.

“It was great to have that support,” he said.

From a golf standpoint, however, things could have gone a little better for Jaworski.

“I definitely had high expectations, and I’m a little disappointed I didn’t make it to match play,” he said. “Yesterday I did not hit my driver well, and I did not make enough putts. My short game bailed me out, but I expected to play better than I did.”

Jaworski had four birdies on his scorecard the first day on the Riverside course, but five bogeys and a double bogey on the par-4 15th left him with

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He needed to shoot under par the next day on Highlands to have a chance of qualifying

for match play, and was even par on his round after a birdie on the par-4 13th. But Jaworski took a bogey on the tough, par-3 15th and parred in from there for a 72.

Former Northview golfer David Kleckner had a nightmarish opening round on Riverside, but came back with a respectable 75 the next day at Highlands to finish with a 162 total.

Georgia Tech’s Ollie Schniederjans had the best finish of any of the Atlanta area golfers in the field, advancing to the third round of match play before losing 1-up to San Diego State golfer Gunn Yang.

Schniederjans, who played his high school golf at Harrison in Cobb County, came into the tournament as the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world.

Also qualifying for match play were Bo Andrews and Seth Reeves, Schniederjans’ Georgia Tech teammates. Andrews advanced to the second round, with Reeves, a former Peachtree Ridge golfer, losing 1-up to Gunn in the first

round.

University of Georgia golfers Lee McCoy and Mookie DeMoss also lost in the opening round.

McCoy shared medalist honors in stroke play qualifying with an 8-under 135 total and was the No. 1 seed, but drew fourtime U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Nathan Smith in the first round and lost on the 19th hole.

DeMoss, from Duluth, led his match on the back nine, but lost 1-up.

Also losing in the first round was Kennesaw State golfer Jimmy Beck, the 2013 Georgia Amateur champion and 2014 Georgia Open runner-up.

Beck, who tied for third in stroke play qualifying, lost 1-up.

Gwinnett golfer Zach Healy, who will be a freshman at Georgia, was one of four players to survive the 17-man playoff, but also lost his first round match. A Atlanta mid-amateur Chris Waters made it to match play but lost his opener to Andrews.

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The Alpharetta High School Jr. Raiders Women’s Lacrosse team are, front row from left, Maggie Ferguson, Amaya Garner, Nikki Brasch, Abby Kloes, Joy Best and Holly Cook; middle road are Jennifer Leitner, Olivia Glaze, Bella Zaccaro, Asia Williams, Emme Sebok, Olivia Fiorillo and Savannah Jackson; back row are Tessa Weidner, Lauren Kalmon, Maddy Mazer, Hadley Dawson, Kate Duffley, Carlee Last, Mackenzie Mazer and Coach Charles Best.

Alpharetta HS launches Junior Raider Women’s Lacrosse team Feeder teams focus on developing skills for high school lacrosse

By AMY DAWSON news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This spring, more than 40 girls took the field at Alpharetta High School’s (AHS) Raider Stadium as the first official Junior Raider women’s lacrosse feeder teams in the school’s history. It was a moment players, parents and coaches have been anticipating for some time.

Alex Rahm, president of the board for Junior Raider women’s lacrosse, said the need for a cohesive program to prepare girls in the AHS district for varsity-level lacrosse was clear. Rahm, along with a team of parent volunteers, spearheaded efforts to start the feeder program while working closely with the AHS women’s lacrosse coaching staff.

“To see the difference

between these teams at the beginning of the season to the last tournament is phenomenal,” said Rahm. “ In fact, one of our opponent’s coaches said playing our girls in March and playing the same girls in May was like playing an entirely different team – the improvement was that drastic. We are already looking forward to next season!”

For more information about the Alpharetta Junior Raider women’s lacrosse program, visit www.ahsjrraiderlax.com.

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Milton’s Dylan Cease signs with Cubs Local baseball player joins major league

By ERICA O’NEAL erica@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga – While people celebrated America’s independence on July 4, Dylan Cease, a former Milton High School baseball player, celebrated signing a contract to play for the Chicago Cubs. Cease and his family had been waiting with baited breath all summer to know whether he would be signing to play for the Chicago Cubs or attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. “The whole recruiting process was stressful and fun at the same time, and I have a lot of good memories to keep of that,” said Cease.

The Cubs chose Cease in the sixth round on draft day.

Ever since, Cease had to be ready to fly to Arizona at the drop of a hat to negotiate and have a physical checkup with the major league team.

Early in his senior year baseball season, Cease hurt his arm from pitching.

After signing with the Cubs, the pitcher traveled to Pensac-

ola, Florida, to have surgery on his arm on July 22. The surgery, known as “Tommy John” surgery, replaces a ligament in the elbow with a tendon from somewhere else in the body.

It will take about a year to rehabilitate before Cease will be back up to full speed pitching.

Cease’s love for baseball began when he was 4 years old.

Cease grew up in Milton with his parents and twin brother, Alec.

“Since my dad was always the coach, and Alec and I played together on teams, it felt family oriented. My family never missed a game,” Cease said. Dylan and Alec played on Wills Park youth teams together for years. Both grew up traveling all over the state to play baseball. As soon as Cease joined the Milton High School baseball team, he was in the spotlight as a pitcher.

“I don’t know what it is about baseball. I just love watching it, I love playing it, I love practicing. It’s all fun to me. It’s been nothing but fun, so it’s naturally easy for me to

I don’t know what it is about baseball. I just love watching it, I love playing it, I love practicing.

It’s all fun to me. It’s been nothing but fun, so it’s naturally easy for me to keep playing it.”

DYLAN CEASE former Milton High School baseball player

keep playing it,” Cease said.

Now, Cease is in Mesa, Arizona, where he’s going through rehabilitation from surgery.

After Cease heals, he will start training and playing with the Arizona Rookie League.

Milton’s Dylan Cease signed to play for the Chicago Cubs on July 4. Cease will begin playing for the Arizona Rookie League in Mesa, Arizona.

Bears challenge Eagles over ice Issue ‘ice bucket’ challenge

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Continued from Page 23 the Crue that has not been heard a thousand times over the years. Drugs, women, run-ins with the law, but the one other constant has been great glam rock and roll for the last 33 years. The stage exploded with lights and pyro all night and the crowd never sat. My personal favorite part of the show was when Nikki Sixx instructed everyone in the crowd to sit, plopped himself on the stage front and center and then proceeded to tell the story of the formation of Motley Crue in the middle of the show.

It was a great break and a good time to catch your breath.

Motley Crue have been a constant in many people’s growing years. As a group they will certainly find their own place in the Hall of Fame one day, and hopefully as individuals they will continue to produce great rock for many more years to come.

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Heavy metal icons Motley Crue are playing their final tour. They appeared at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Aug. 16 with Alice Cooper.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday September 22, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-14-05/CU-14-02 Park Bridge Master Plan/Church of the Savior Consideration of a request to amend a master plan to permit a conditional use for a religious facility located at 100 Prospect Place, Building 100. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 157, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-08/V-14-18 Pulte Group/Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 5 acres located on the north side of Rucker Road from AG to R-15 in order to develop 3 for-sale homes. A variance to the City of Alpharetta Stormwater Manual is also requested in order to allow greater than 50% of the lot to be located within the floodplain. The property is located at 610 Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1240, 1242, 2nd District, 2nd Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-13-12 Unified Development Changes/DRB Guidelines Consideration of changes to the Design Review Board Guidelines. e. V-14-21 Burbage/Schooner Ridge Consideration of a variance from the 10’ side setback in order to permit a 1’ side setback for an existing home. The property is located at 3740 Schooner Ridge and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1234, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MAXWELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS S.R. 9 TO HEMBREE ROAD BID #15-003 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for MAXWELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS - S.R. 9 TO HEMBREE ROAD including, but not limited to, the fabrication, delivery and installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter, installation of a retaining wall, excavation/trenching, backfilling for utilities, landscaping and other related work to constructing sidewalk.

The location of the work is along the eastern Right-of-Way of Maxwell Road from S. R. 9 to Hembree Road --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, August 21, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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Philanthropist, developer James Cowart remembered NORTH FULTON, Ga. – James H. (Jim) Cowart, born Sept. 22, 1931, passed away at his home on Aug. 15, 2014.

Jim Cowart was a renowned Atlanta real estate developer. Jim was a native Atlantan and one of 11 children of Benjamin and Julia Cowart.

After finishing high school and serving in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he attended Southern Tech earning a degree in building construction.

Jim’s career spanned over 50 years beginning in 1958 with the forming of Jim Cowart Inc., which was the start of many residential communities.

His commercial development began with assembling 91 acres on I-285, which is now known as Perimeter Center and marked the beginning of Perimeter Mall. This transaction began the business corridor of North Atlanta. Most people do not know that Jim donated the profits from the Perimeter Center transaction to 38 area churches. Jim devoted most of his business expertise in North Fulton and Gwinnett County.

North of the Chattahoochee, he developed Royal 400 for more Class A development that would later become North Point Parkway. Jim was best known for developing and marketing the most successful residential luxury communities in North Atlanta. Jim’s constant and unwavering support of the building industry was rewarded when he received the 1987 Lewis Cenker Award presented by the Atlanta Home Builders Association, the highest honor given by the organization for lifelong contribution to the home building industry.

Jim had been recognized and heralded in many other ways including the Jack Sawyer Citizen of the Year Award from Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the Button Gwinnett Tribute from the Council for Quality Growth, the Scott Hudgens “Good and Faithful Servant Award,” from the Peachtree Christian Hospice, the Regional Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America and Man of the Year Award from the YMCA. In 2013, Jim was awarded the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Zach Henderson Citizen of the Year Award for his 50-plus years of service to the community and for his contributions that helped shape North Fulton into the thriving community that we know today.

NFCC Chief Executive Officer Brandon Beach said “everywhere you look in North Fulton, you will find Jim Cowart’s fingerprints.”

There was a lot to this man

whom he showered with love and affection, five sisters and a brother and many cousins and friends. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 18 at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Mount Pisgah United Method-

ist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. The family request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mount Pisgah Christian School, Johns Creek, Ga.; Peachtree Christian Hospice, Duluth, Ga., and Eagle Ranch, Chestnut Mountain, Ga.

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Local real estate developer Jim Cowart, left, receives the Zach Henderson Citizen of the Year Award from Chamber President Brandon Beach in April, 2013. Cowart died Aug. 15, 2014. called Jim Cowart. He was a giant of a man in his quiet and humble manner. His insight and his tremendous generosity have touched many facets of the Atlanta community including Peachtree Christian Hospice and Atlanta Metro YMCA, with the Dunwoody Y being named “The Cowart Family YMCA.” A longtime supporter of Mercer University and Life Trustee to the Mercer Board, Mercer University Chancellor Kirby Godsey said, “Mercer University would not

have an Atlanta campus today without Jim Cowart’s help.”

Bill Underwood, president of Mercer University, said of Jim, “He was such an important part of the heritage of Mercer University.”

To say that Jim will be sorely missed will be an understatement. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda, sons Dan Cowart (Kris), David Cowart (Britt), Ben Cowart, daughter Cindy Burch (Bruce), stepdaughter Michelle McKinnon (Shawn), 20 grandchildren

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The Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 21, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For more information, please contact Abby Shipp of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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The Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 21, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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Proposals will be due on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM at City of Alpharetta, City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main St., Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Offers will only be accepted from offerors attending the Conference.

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Webb Bridge MS environmental team brings home gold HATCHER HURD/STAFF

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Webb Bridge Middle School seventh-graders from left, Ushmi Akruwala, Ananya Seth, Manavvi Voleti and Priya Yoshi recently traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference as environmental ambassadors. The

team earned gold medals for their recycling project at Webb Bridge where they converted plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless.

Akruwala also earned a gold medal in the recycling and redesign event for her jewelry designs created from recycled plastic bottles.

Classic cars are welcome at the Cougar Classic Car Show on the Cottage School campus in Roswell.

Cottage School revs up hot wheels fundraiser Cougar Classic car show, bazaar set Oct. 25 ROSWELL, Ga. – The inaugural Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar peels out Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Cottage School in Roswell.

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Founded in 1985, the Cottage School sits on 23 acres in the heart of Roswell.

The school is celebrating 30 years of providing a comprehensive educational program to middle and high school unique learners.

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that first gig, and they were excited about it, pulling it off well. Only after did they get a shock.

“Only later we found out that gig was Scott’s first time on stage,” said drummer Mac Schmitz.

“They we so excited about their first gig I couldn’t tell them,” MacDonald said.

But it didn’t matter. They had their first show and it was successful.

During their shows, Voodoo Visionary plays a variety of songs from a wide spectrum of music genres, from rock and jazz and funk, cover songs as well as their own music.

“We want blues or funk, diversity and variation. We want to make you dance,” said Schmitz.

“We will be jamming and Scott and Zach will be writing lyrics as we go,” said Wilson.

“We never sacrifice the loose-

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smell as marijuana. Stopping Woods, the officer asked if she was smoking pot.

She allegedly admitted to it.

A bag with 6 grams of marijuana was found on her.

Woods was charged with possession of marijuana.

Wheels roll away JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man is missing four expensive car wheels.

The victim told police he sold the four 20-inch Shelby Super Snake Alcoa Forged wheels on eBay. He took the rims to the FedEx store on State Bridge Road Aug. 4 to ship them to the buyer.

He later found out the wheels went missing somewhere between the store and the shipping hub in Kennesaw.

The wheels were valued at $4,700.

Jimmy Lynch: bass Mac Schmitz: drums Michael Wilson: guitar Zach Robinson: guitar

ness even when we are more organized.”

It’s the collaborative process they like, they said, everyone bouncing ideas off each other, seeing what works and what doesn’t.

Not being in school anymore, the guys have to juggle the music – both rehearsals and performances – with their real life, that of work and bills and other distractions.

“We all have our jobs, but the biggest challenge is getting together at the end of the day and we’re tired,” Wilson

said. “There will be moments when you want to kill everybody, but some of the best stuff comes from that.”

“What started as always fun is now a lot of work,” said Schmitz. “We were always in the grind and music is our escape. But we now have deadlines for new songs for a gig or covers to learn.”

But just like anything worthwhile, you get out what you put in.

And that effort is paying off. They are playing more shows than they used to, and now venues are asking them to play, rather than the other way around. They are gaining followings in Alpharetta, Cumming, Atlanta and Athens. They will soon play their first outof-state gig at Clemson University in South Carolina.

“We wouldn’t be doing it if we didn’t enjoy it,” Robinson said.

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DEATH NOTICES Jerimah Allen, 61, of Cumming, passed away July 22, 2014.

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Ruth Isakson Baker, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away August 2, 2014. Arrangements

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Fenton Crawford Barnes, 61, passed away August 9, 2014. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home.

John Brown, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away August 9, 2014.

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Janie Chappell Brumbelow, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements

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Patrick George Cahill, 54, of Johns Creek, passed away August 2, 2014. Arrangements

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Laura Martin Carnes, 81, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2014.

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Elizabeth Ann Cooper, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Bobby Ray Goins, 65, of Roswell, passed away August 4, 2014.

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Eileen Hansen, 92, of Roswell, passed away July 24, 2014.

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Mrudula Patel Desai, 73, of Roswell, passed away August 1, 2014.

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Dorothy Ehlinger, 87, of Roswell, passed away July 28, 2014.

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Cody Daniel Gibbs, 19, of Cumming, passed away August 7, 2014.

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Grace Gibson, 7 months, of Alpharetta, passed away July 24, 2014.

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Ernest Hansen, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away July 27, 2014.

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James Anderson Hawkins, 85, of Cumming, passed away August 6, 2014. Arrangements

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Grace Mathews, 89, of Roswell, passed away August 1, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Annie Miller, 93, of Atlanta, passed away August 1, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Gerald Newberg, 83, of Roswell, passed away July 26, 2014.

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Marilyn O’Neil, 84, of Roswell, passed away August 2, 2014.

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Helon Pendley, 71, of Dawsonville, passed away August 9, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Abigail Rose Rice, 17, of Johns Creek, passed away August 8, 2014. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home.

Roberta Sanford, 65, of Ball Ground, passed away August 10, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Victoria Santangelo, 79, of Roswell, passed away July 29, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Keri Kish Strange, 45, of Woodstock, passed away August 2, 2014. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Brenda Sue Swafford, 64, of Cumming, passed away August 8, 2014.

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John Milton Turner Jr., 80, of Cumming, passed away August 11, 2014.

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Richard Douglas Vaughan, 76, of Forsyth County, passed away August 6, 2014. Arrangements

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Dorothy Lucille Williams, 88, of Canton, passed away August 9, 2014.

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Junie Oliver Wooten, 88, of Cumming, passed away August 6, 2014.

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Preston Silas Worley, 73, of Cumming, passed away August 9, 2014.

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