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Council sponsors Junior Achievement center

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An underage alcohol buy operation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 10 had a surprising but positive outcome.

The primary purpose for this operation was to ensure all county ordinances and state laws are being followed in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Specifically, this operation was conducted to ensure that businesses that hold alcohol licenses in Forsyth County were not selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. The department visited 13 businesses in Forsyth County and said each business refused to sell alcohol to the

underage buyer.

Those businesses included: • Cork & Barrel 5525 Bannister Rd. • Circle M Food Shop 38(BP) 5430 Bannister Rd. • Leon’s 5410 Matt Hwy • West Forsyth Fuel & Shine 4664 Canton Hwy. • Canton Shell 2320 Canton Hwy. • Ducktown Food Market 4636 Canton Hwy. • Super A Foods 1310 Canton Hwy. • Sunoco 3845 Brown’s Bridge Rd • Mobile Quick Stop 3715 Browns Bridge Rd. • HH Foods 3671 Hutchinson Rd.

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Citgo 2860 Old Atlanta Rd Shell Station 1520 Peachtree Pkwy After each attempt and subsequent refusal, the deputies met with the clerk and store manager, according to Public Information Office Deputy Doug Rainwater.

“We explained the operation and expressed our gratitude for their commitment in keeping alcohol out of the hands of underage drinkers,” Rainwater said. “This is the first time in years we have had no business sell to an underage person during one of these operations. Thank you Forsyth County for being diligent.”

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Dispute over $60 debt results in slashed tires FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two men’s tires were slashed July 29 after an argument over $60.

A caller said he was meeting his friend to get the money he was owed, but the other man never showed up. The 57-year-old caller then went to find the 59-year-old man and was angry he had to drive to Cumming from Hoschton, about 30 miles away.

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DUI arrests ►► Paul Adam Lombardo, 47, of

Highland Ridge Court, Cumming, was arrested July 28 on Highland Ridge Court for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Chambrae Amari Wilmer, 22, of Wilding Green Lane, Dacula, was arrested July 28 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and following too closely. ►► John Richard Seymour, 60, of Castleberry Farms Drive, Gainesville, was arrested July 29 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Thomas Jeffrey Changler, 24, of S. Puckett Road, Buford, was arrested July 30 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Steven Joel Mathews, 38, of York Place, Cumming, was arrested July 29 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Josue Zuniga, 32, of 15th Street, Cumming, was arrested July 30 on Atlanta Highway for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alvin James Shelton, Jr., 30, of Bostonian Way, Lawrenceville, was arrested Aug. 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI, following too closely and driving without a valid license. ►► Rodolfo D. De La Cuesta, 42, of Bentley Ridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 3 on Campground Road for DUI, driving while license suspended or revoked, failure to maintain insurance and failure to maintain lane.

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Water Place, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rhonda Harper Derosa, 57, of Jasmine Glen Drive, Buford, was arrested Aug. 4 on Market Place Blvd. for DUI. ►► Alexander Nash Robinson, 27, of Creekwood Drive, Dahlonega, was arrested Aug. 5 on Canton Highway for DUI and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Latise Clark, 31, of Oakknoll Circle, Duluth, was arrested Aug. 5 on Ga. 400 for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Raymond Martin Oliver, 39, of

Trillium Ridge, Dawsonville, was arrested July 29 on Dawsonville High way for possession of methamphetamine and failure to maintain lane. ►► Scott Andrew Rausch, 28, of Mayfair Drive, Cumming, was arrested July 28 on Townview Lane for possession of heroin. ►► Dustin Lee Payne, 26, of Lakeside Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 1 on Browns Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine. ►► Winston Russell Wood, 24, of Bridle Court, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 1 on Canton Highway for possession of marijuana and defective or no brake lights. ►► Dustin Matthew Dowdell, 29, of Chestwick Place, Cumming, was arrested July 31 on Keith Bridge Road for possession of drug related item or narcotic, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule III controlled substance. ►► John Jeremiah Rahrer, III, 37, of Tallantworth Trail, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 4 on Post Road for possession of marijuana.

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Dry, itchy eyes?

There is help.

Part 2 (continued from 8/10)

By Dr. Samir Vira

Samir Vira, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Treatment for dry eye syndrome is usually initiated with over-the-counter lubricating drops called artificial tears. Artificial tears serve to manually moisten the eyes and supplement the natural tears when the patient is symptomatic.

Many drug store and brand names exist, varying from a thin watery consistency to a thicker gel form, and they work well for the majority of patients. Be wary of drops that simply “get the red out” – they are not intended to lubricate the eye’s surface.

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Lifestyle changes can also help patients with dry eye syndrome. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in walnuts, salmon, and tuna, improves the oil layer and leads to better lubrication of the ocular surface. For patients with diets deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil and flaxseed oil nutritional supplements are recommended. Additionally, using a humidifier at home and work can also help alleviate dry eye symptoms.

People who spend most of their workdays on a computer can develop digital eye fatigue. Typically, an individual blinks his or her eye every 5 to 6 seconds.

Blinking allows the surface of the eye to be replenished with tears and feel comfortable. This rate diminishes by half when concentrating on a digital screen and can lead to digital eye fatigue. Symptoms of digital eye fatigue are similar to that of Dry Eye Syndrome and include eyestrain, intermittent blurred vision, and feeling of soreness or tiredness around the eyes, especially at the end of a long day. Patient experiencing these symptoms should considering taking frequent breaks throughout the day. The 20/20/20 rule has been developed to help individuals who experience digital eye fatigue. Every 20 minutes, you should take a break away from your computer for 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet away. Following this simple guide will give your eyes some time to relax, to blink naturally, and to refresh your tear film.

Many patients experience more constant or chronic symptoms requiring further treatment. Preservative-free artificial tears, which are available in individual vials, can be beneficial to individuals with long-standing history of dry eye syndrome that have become poorly responsive to bottled artificial tears and that are prone to irritation from the preservatives. Additionally, thicker ointment formulations of artificial tears, such as Refresh PM or Genteal, can be applied to the eyes right before bedtime to prevent desiccation of the eye surface over the course of the night. This is especially helpful in individuals who have exposure of their eyes from an incomplete closure of their eyelids.

Punctal plugs may be recommended to block the drainage of tears into the tear ducts of the upper and lower eyelids. These plugs serve as mechanical barriers and help to preserve the tear film volume.

Often, patients with Dry Eye Syndrome have associated chronic inflammation on the eye surface. A short course of low-dose topical steroids, such as lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), can be employed to reduce inflammation. Another ant-inflammatory prescription medication cyclosporine 0.05% (brand name Restasis) has been approved for long-term use in Dry Eye Syndrome. It has been shown to not only reduce inflammation on the eye surface but also help improve tear production. Most recently, lifitegrast 5% (brand name Xiidra) was also approved as an anti-inflammatory medication for use in patients with Dry Eye Syndrome. Both of these medications have similar side effects, such as temporary eye irritation, discomfort, or blurred vision, but overall are tolerated well with good efficacy.

Eyelid disease can also contribute to dry eye syndrome. Meibomian glands located on the eyelids produce the normal oil layer of the tear film. Disruption of this oil layer due to clogged or poorly functioning meibomian glands or make-up residue can lead to Dry Eye Syndrome. Keeping clean healthy eyelids on a consistent basis can help to ease dry eye symptoms. Here are two techniques that can be utilized:

Warm compresses: Soak a clean washcloth with hot water. Fold the washcloth into a roll and hold it in contact with both eyelids until the cloth cools. Reheat the cloth and repeat this procedure for at least five minutes. Applying direct warm compresses to the eyelids aids in unblocking these glands and improving oil gland function.

Lid scrubs: Following these warm compresses, lightly wash the eyelashes and eyelids with your eyes closed using a mild soap, such as baby shampoo, diluted in one capful of water. You can use either your finger or a soft washcloth. These lid scrubs assist in removing residual make-up debris and bacteria from the eyelids.

For patients with severe eyelid disease, an antibiotic named doxycycline may be used for a short duration to reduce the normal bacterial load of the eyelids. Doxycycline also has anti-inflammatory properties to decrease eyelid-associated inflammation.

When patients with severe dry eyes fail conventional therapies, customized contact lenses called scleral lenses may be necessary. These lenses serve as a moisture chamber to continuously bathe the ocular surface with lubricating drops.

Autologous serum tears can also be an option for severe dry eye patients. Blood is drawn from the patient; subsequently, the plasma is separated from the red blood cells and then combined with preservative free artificial tears. Serum tears contain many of the biologically active components of natural tears that help to improve the eye surface and treat Dry Eye Syndrome.

Various new therapeutic modalities continue to emerge for the management of dry eye syndrome. Patients with dry eye syndrome should seek a consultation with an ophthalmologist specializing in dry eye management to better understand their condition and learn about their treatment options.

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Department withdrew from national program under former sheriff

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office hopes to earn the “blue ribbon seal of approval,” by getting national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA. Sheriff Ron Freeman has reinstituted the drive after the department

discontinued participation in late 2015 under Sheriff Duane Piper, who called the program costly and redundant.

In January, Freeman took office and vowed to get the national accreditation again.

He said the assessment team will only take into account what the department has done since applying for accreditation this year, rather than considering the former withdrawal.

If awarded accreditation, the department will have to reapply every three years.

“We have made a lot of changes that are forward looking and progressive,” Freeman said. “They look at that now

and will during the reaccreditation process in three years to make sure we are actually doing that. They’re making sure we can prove it rather than just putting it on a piece of paper.”

One of the first steps was taken Aug. 14 when a team of assessors from CALEA visited Forsyth County to examine the department’s policy and procedures, management, operations and support services. “[CALEA] is proof to our citizens that we’re taking the best practices and standards known throughout the world for law enforcement and we’re volun-

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Forsyth Republicans eager to create ‘grassroots army’ Group hoping campaign event will spur voters

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In an effort to energize and mobilize the local community, the Forsyth County Republican Party hosted its inaugural “FoCo STUMP STOP” Aug. 19.

GOP Chairman Justin Hawkins said the event is a throwback to campaigning in the 1800s to raise money to support candidates. The keynote speaker was U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina.

The idea stemmed after Hawkins closely watched the 6th Congressional District race between Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff earlier this year. He said by following that race, Forsyth County will be able to learn from their mistakes and successes when supporting hometown candidates.

“Our local party did not have the infrastructure or the financial resources to support a conservative Republican

this cycle and we know several Democratic candidates have announced against [Forsyth County] Congressman Rob Woodall,” Hawkins said. “Therefore, it was our responsibility to do two things — raise money and mobilize our grassroots army.”

With the help of Woodall, Hawkins said the group worked for months to get Gowdy at the event.

“Trey Gowdy is by far one of the most renowned national figures in American politics today,” Hawkins said.

“He was the chairman of the Benghazi investigation as well as the chairman of the House Oversight Committee. We are privileged and honored because he usually does not make these events typical.”

At the event, politicians spoke and answered questions from the audience.

Businesses along with political and religious leaders sponsored the event to “unite for one purpose — promote the ideals that spur ingenuity, innovation and self-reliance,” Hawkins said.

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From left, Congressman Trey Gowdy addresses the crowd while Forsyth County Republican Party Chairman Justin Hawkins and Congressman Rob Woodall listen.

“We are fundamentally changing the model of what it means to be a local party,” Hawkins said. “We’re breaking barriers, adapting new ideas and pushing forward to be a local, state and national force.”

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Commissioner Rick Swope resigns from District 2 post Special election set to fill unexpired term through 2020

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Just eight months after he took office, Forsyth County District 2 Commissioner and Vice Chairman Rick Swope has resigned.

A special election will be held Nov. 7 to fill Swope’s unexpired term, which runs through the end of 2020.

Qualifying will be held at the Voter Registration and SWOPE Elections Office, 110 East Main Street Suite 200, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Aug.30 and Aug. 31 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 1.

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Qualifications to hold the office are in the Forsyth County enabling legislation, available at municode.com, and as further refined in Title 45 of the Georgia Code.

Swope’s resignation comes after his recent acceptance of an executive position with E*TRADE, a position which strictly limits outside business activities including public service positions.

“I regret not being able to complete my full term,” Swope said. “However, it has been an honor to have been a steward of this post and offer my time and talents toward a better representative government in Forsyth County.”

Forsyth County has resources and potential that makes it the envy of counties across the nation, Swope said.

“It has been nothing short of a humbling, distinct honor to serve as commissioner,” Swope said. “I have yet to walk in and be seated in the commission chambers without reflecting on the enormous privilege and responsibility that attends the stewardship of the citizens’ commission seat.”

The board is comprised of five members, each residing in a specific district and elected by that district to serve four-year terms. District 2 covers much of the southern portion of the county.

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Forsyth Schools sees increase in student enrollment District up nearly 4 percent in population

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s growing population has flooded into the school system.

The district has reported an increase of nearly 4 percent in student enrollment as of Aug. 11, bringing the district-wide enrollment to 47,500.

About 11 percent of those students are new to the district this year.

Additionally, of the more than 5,000 new students to the district, 24 percent are from another district in Georgia.

Sheriff: Continued from Page 4 tarily willing to meet those standards,” Freeman said.

Community members spoke about the department saying it has improved since Freeman took office. Improvements include increased communication, more detectives focusing on narcotics, opening the South Precinct

This trend is not new for the county.

Director of Information Services Kathy Carpenter said that in 2017, Forsyth County Schools had the fifth highest growth percentage of student enrollment in Georgia. That’s an increase from 2016 when the district had the sixth highest growth percentage in the state.

Decatur City Schools had the highest change statewide with a nearly 8 percent increase from March 2016 to March 2017.

However, that district only added 370 students to a total population of and the deployment of additional school resource officers.

State Rep. Todd Jones, whose district encompasses south Forsyth County, said his constituents appreciated the South Precinct opening quickly, which he said showed the department cared about them.

He also said the addition of school resource officers shows students that police are approachable.

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In that same period, Forsyth County Schools had a 4.3 percent increase to more than 46,000 students.

“Most of the other school systems in the top 10 largest percent change statewide are a lot smaller than Forsyth County,” Carpenter said. “It’s easier for them to get those percentages. Even if you compare us to the metro Atlanta area, we’re significantly higher than even Cobb County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools or Fulton County Schools.”

The county is enrolling about 20 students every day, Carpenter said.

“We will continue to grow as we progress,” Carpenter said. “We specu-

late about 48,000 students by October.”

The county’s elementary schools had the largest percentage of enrollees. That’s because 53 percent of new students to the district have never attended school before and are usually entering kindergarten, Carpenter said.

Brandywine Elementary School had the biggest percentage of new enrollees with 5 percent of its population.

Middle schools cover about 1 percent of new enrollees, Carpenter said.

Riverwatch Middle School had the largest percentage of new enrollees with 1.5 percent.

The county’s five high schools have about 2 to 3 percent of new enrollees in their populations.

idea of great schools, parks and people,” Jones said. “The idea that we’re putting more resources in the school system was a great sign to the citizens in terms of what we want to do for our children.”

Freeman said the organization is looking at the department to “walk the talk” and show them both on paper and in person they follow protocol.

“It’s not just that we’re saying we do it, we have proof we do it,” Freeman said. “We’ve been in communication with them for weeks. They ride with our deputies, interview our command staff and look at our files.”

Forsyth County is a special place, Freeman said, and he wants to make sure the sheriff’s office is included as a great county entity.

“Forsyth County has so many No. 1s in the state that are so great,” Freeman said. “People want to know and have that expectation that we can put that No. 1 behind us as well. This is another step for us to be transparent in meeting

those best practices.”

Freeman said the accreditation team will notify the department later this year on the results.

“We put in hard work for this, but even more, the men and women put in hard work here every day,” Freeman said. “When you’re doing well and have great people who work for the sheriff’s office doing good, hard work every day, you’re meeting most of the best standards.”

Because the department was accredited before, Freeman said they pretty much already knew how to meet the standards.

“We’ve taken it further,” Freeman said. “We’re not just doing this so we can stick a national accreditation moniker behind our name. We’re doing this so we can actually get better at how we serve our citizens. If we look at it from that standpoint, that’s where the value comes in. We’ll continue to serve them at the highest levels we can.”

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Cumming signs on as sponsor of Junior Achievement Center Facility will run in conjunction with Alliance Academy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County will be home to the first Junior Achievement Discovery Center outside of metro Atlanta next fall, and the City of Cumming will be one of its sponsors.

The Cumming City Council voted Aug. 15 to be a sponsor for the center, but the city hasn’t decided what level of sponsorship they will provide.

Forsyth County Schools College and Career Development Director Dr. Valery Lowe told council members the center will be part of the Alliance Academy for Innovation, the county’s first college and career development high school, which opens next fall.

The Alliance Academy is a 9th through 12th grade school and will have five career interest-themed academies, including aerospace and logistics, criminal justice and law, healthcare and first responders, hospitality and design, and mechatronics and energy.

PHOTO BY FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

This rendering shows what the inside of the Junior Achievement Center of North Georgia will look like, including a government store and other businesses.

The Junior Achievement Discovery Center at North Georgia will be on the campus, but not part of the Alliance Academy, and will be a middle school entrepreneurship and financial literacy experience.

All Forsyth County middle schoolers will take field trips to the center throughout the school year to learn life skills, such as how to run a business,

pay taxes and balance a checkbook.

The program has two similar centers in the state, including the Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center which opened in August 2013 in Atlanta, and the Junior Achievement Discovery Center at Gwinnett which opened in 2015. There are about 30 different discovery centers across the country, Lowe said.

“We visited the ones in Georgia and knew this was something we’d like to bring to Forsyth County at some point,” Lowe said. “We saved space on the Alliance Academy campus for this.

Thanks to a generous contribution from Mike and Lynn Cottrell, who are from Dahlonega, they contributed the funds needed to build the Discovery Center of North Georgia.”

The North Georgia center will serve other school systems nearby including Hall County, Lumpkin County, Dawson County, the city of Gainesville and the city of Calhoun.

“We’re excited because this will bring a lot of folks into our area,” Lowe said.

Before students set foot in the center, they will spend about 20 hours of instruction time learning lessons that will help them succeed during the simulations. For the past two years, the district has piloted the program in schools so students are able to experience it in their classrooms.

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Commission kills 25 percent pay raise given go-ahead in July

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to kill a proposal that would have provided them each a 25 percent increase in salary.

The board voted 3-0 Aug. 17, with Chairman Todd Levent absent and the newly vacated District 2 seat open, to deny a resolution approved last month that would give board members an increase in compensation.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the board could do a study on compensation before bringing this back if they choose to, it just has to be done before qualifying in 2018.

The proposed compensation was for an annual salary for the chair of $49,500 and an annual salary for other board members at $48,000.

It would have represented a $10,000 increase from the base salary for board members, with the chair receiving a slightly higher salary due to added duties.

The topic had been debated for nearly two months before commissioners in July voted to move forward with the plan.

A few weeks later, the board denied a study comparing salaries of commissioners in neighboring counties.

State law says the board of commissioners can establish their own salary, Jarrard said.

Levent said in July he received many questions from the public regarding commissioners voting on their own salary.

“It’s out of our control,” Levent said.

“We’d love to be on the same schedule as most other elected officials. When there is a population increase, they automatically get a raise because it’s assumed their job and workload goes up. But we are some of the few who get stuck.”

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said in June their role as commissioner is considered part time and people have other livelihoods, but Levent said that assessment was inaccurate.

“When people take the job, everyone

We’d love to be on the same schedule as most other elected officials.

When there is a population increase, they automatically get a raise because it’s assumed their job and workload goes up. But we are some of the few who get stuck.”

TODD LEVENT Board of Commissioners Chairman

tells you it’s only 20 hours a week and you can keep your other job,” Levent said in June. “We can, but you’ll be working 80-90 hours a week. You’d have to own your own company or business as no employer would put up with that.”

The chairman said commissioners can average between 5,000-7,000 miles on their personal cars yearly often without seeking reimbursement, and they can attend anywhere from 20-40 meetings a month, drawing out the work day to more than 12 hours.

These demands, Levent said, limit the pool of people who would want to consider running for the office.

Mills countered that she feared a salary increase might draw the wrong types of people who are in it solely for the money.

“Forsyth County pays comparable amounts to other counties in similar population size, so they aren’t “grossly underpaid by any means,” Mills said.

She said she told members of the public as long as she is a commissioner, she wouldn’t vote for a raise that pays them more annually than Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Commissioner: Chairman coerced public support for raise

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills has accused Commission Chairman Todd Levent of coercing residents into supporting a proposed 25 percent salary increase for commission members.

At the board’s Aug. 17 meeting, Mills said members of the public who spoke and held signs supporting an increase for the board at the July 6 meeting were coerced by the commission chairman.

At that meeting, she said the signs placed around the room and the public commenters in favor of the raise were peculiar.

“Before this was even brought up at the work session, people began lining up saying we commissioners deserve a raise,” Mills said. “I thought it was really odd. Even people who really dislike me and usually line up to give speeches negatively about me were saying they wanted to brag on my work ethic, how I deserved a raise and how I worked hard at the job. It raised a lot of suspicion.”

She said because of her experience going through an ethics panel trial earlier this summer over charges of improperly deleting messages from her personal cell phone, she “had to start fighting back for” herself.

She filed an open records request and said the findings “show coercion.”

Mills showed text messages Aug. 17 she received through the request between Chairman Levent and a citizen that were sent the day before and during the July 6 board meeting.

Levent was not at the Aug. 17 meeting.

In the texts the day before the meeting, the citizen asks Levent what to say to the board. The next day, during the meeting, Levent said, “God help us, Mills won’t shut up.”

The citizen then replies to Levent with remarks disparaging Mills.

Later that night, Levent is recorded emailing to the citizen, “You can post on Facebook, ‘the commissioners are still in the meeting. Their day started this morning at 8 a.m. Are you still at work?? They are and that is why I support a raise.’”

This exchange occurred during the meeting as Levent was presiding, Mills said.

“I was receiving text messages from [the citizen] as well telling me to stop in the discussion about the raise and to let Chairman Levent have his raise,” she said.

Commissioner Laura Semanson said she wants to elevate the level of discourse in the group.

“This plays into the continual bickering that occurs on the board,” Semanson said.

But, Mills said, the board makes a point about wanting to be transparent, and this instance doesn’t show it.

“When we’re asking for a raise for ourselves, we should want to be transparent to the citizens and even more so [in this situation],” Mills said.

“When we are play-acting with our citizens and have people bringing in posters and lining up, that is such a farce.”

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Nurse, therapy dog heal students’ mind, body, soul

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The most popular faculty member at DeSana Middle School isn’t even human.

Frosty the therapy dog roams the halls with his handler and nurse Rebecca McWalters. Together, they’ve made an inseparable pair since the school opened last year and can heal almost any ailment a student might have, from an upset stomach to an uneasy mind.

She was initially a stay-at-home mom with four children who put herself through nursing school.

She did her senior practicum at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which specializes in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, and was hired on about 10 years ago. While there, she worked with veterans and children with spinal cord injuries.

Frosty came from the Canine Companion company five years ago when they wanted to place a dog at the Shepherd Center. When McWalters heard about it, she knew she wanted to be Frosty’s handler.

“We’re a team,” she said. “He has been great for the kids. They say Frosty is the mascot. With anxiety, stress and fear, the counselors and I work closely together to use Frosty in that way.”

Now, she still works at the Shepherd Center on weekends but spends her weekdays at DeSana.

“My mom was a school nurse in Virginia so it’s always been in the back of my mind to do,” McWalters said.

“Frosty and I did a presentation at Whitlow Elementary School three years

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Rebecca McWalters uses Frosty at DeSana Middle School as a therapy dog to help students who are anxious.

ago and I thought it was great.”

The principal at Whitlow told McWalters to apply with Forsyth County Schools and it eventually led to her being hired at DeSana.

She enjoys school nursing because the kids are fun and hilarious, she said. Additionally, she gets to see many students throughout the year and likes learning about their diverse backgrounds.

She put up a world map in her clinic and lets the students put a dot on the map of where they and their families are from. It helps her learn, but also lets the students know more

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South Forsyth downs Roswell in double overtime, 17-14 Hornets suffer first regular season loss since 2014

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCORES FOR NORTH FULTON AND FORSYTH

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Friday, Aug. 18 • South Forsyth 17, Roswell 14 (2OT) • Milton 31, Alpharetta 9 • Sequoyah 30, North Forsyth 28 • West Forsyth 31, Woodstock 14 • Pickens 54, Chattahoochee 30 • Lassiter 45, Johns Creek 21 • Lanier 33, Northview 24 • Blessed Trinity 28, Westminster 0 • Fellowship Christian 47, Atkinson Co. 14 • King’s Ridge 38, Glascock Co. 6 • Mount Pisgah 49, Holy Innocents’ 35

Saturday, Aug. 19 • Calvary Day 2, Fellowship Christian 1 (19-25, 25-13, 15-8) • Fellowship Christian 2, Mount de Sales 0 (25-16, 25-16) • Chattahoochee 2, Stratford Academy 0 (25-14, 25-3) • Chattahoochee 2, Lanier 0 (29-27, 26-24) • Roswell 2, Lee Co. 1 (25-13, 22-25, 15-12) • Peachtree Ridge 2, Milton 0 (25-16, 27-25) • Lambert 2, Norcross 1 (20-25, 25-16, 15-7) • North Oconee 2, Forsyth Central 0 (25-5, 25-13) • North Forsyth 2, Parkview 0 (25-17, 25-12) • Greenbrier 2, Pinecrest Academy 0 (25-20, 25-22) • North Hall 2, Pinecrest Academy 0 (25-15, 25-17) • Pinecrest Academy 2, South Effingham 1 (25-23, 13-25, 15-7)

SOFTBALL Friday, Aug. 18 • Lambert 15, Ware Co. 0 • North Forsyth Bremen • Marist 5, North Forsyth 4 • Forsyth Central 7, Lovett 1 • Wesleyan 5, Forsyth Central 4 • Pace Academy 9, Johns Creek 5 • Alpharetta 11, Pace Academy 2 • King’s Ridge 9, Galloway 3 Saturday, Aug. 19 • South Forsyth 6, Cherokee 3 • Coahulla Creek 4, North Forsyth 3 • Forsyth Central 8, Alpharetta 6 • Parkview 2, Forsyth Central 0 • Blessed Trinity 8, Holy Innocents’ 6 • Westminster 12, Blessed Trinity 7

ATLANTA — Saturday’s Corky Kell Classic between Roswell and South Forsyth had all the making of a heavyweight bout.

In one corner sat underdog South Forsyth, a talented team looking to project itself into the ranks of 7A’s elite programs. In the other corner was Roswell, wearing the two-time state runner up belt with questions left to be answered with a new coaching staff and 22 new starters.

The fight proved to go the distance, with South Forsyth outlasting Roswell 17-14 in double overtime at Georgia State Stadium Friday night.

The first few rounds proved a stalemate as neither team found the scoreboard in the first half.

South appeared poised to strike first early in the second quarter on Roswell’s 1-yard line, but a botched handoff was recovered by Roswell. Later in the quarter, South came up with their own goal line stand with a sack and two incompletions that turned over possession on downs.

Roswell finally broke through midway through the third with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Cordel Littlejohn to Walt Warren. Littlejohn went 12-20 for 120 yards.

But South would knot the game

early in the fourth with a 17-yard touchdown rush from Jared Honey, who compiled over 100 yards rushing in the game.

Neither team found the end zone again until overtime when both teams scored touchdowns quickly.

Littlejohn rushed 15-yards for a score on Roswell’s first overtime play, but South responded two plays later with a rushing touchdown from its quarterback, Cal Morris.

South took a 17-14 lead with a 23yard field goal in the second overtime period, forcing Roswell to score in order to keep the contest going.

But Roswell was quickly backed up

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It’s a constant tug of war between insurers and hospitals in terms of payments for medical services. The more clout you have – either side – the better deal you can strike.

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Northside-Gwinnett pact continues hospital merger trend Healthcare system would rank among largest in Georgia

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System, the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center, announced Aug. 17 they have reached a merger agreement that will extend the reach of both providers throughout north Metro Atlanta.

The agreement, if approved by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, would create a system with 1,479 beds, nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff.

It could be operational by 2018. The agreement consummates a two-year courtship between the two systems.

Neither side has disclosed which points of the negotiations slowed the process. But Northside is by far the larger and most financially sound of the two.

It has $1.7 billion in annual revenue through its three hospitals and various care facilities, according

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Gwinnett has revenues of $735 million through its two hospitals and other care facilities.

Anchored by Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs and Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, this latest merger will include hospitals in Canton, Cumming and Duluth, as well as cancer treatment GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM centers, imaging centers, Gwinnett Medical Center’s Duluth campus includes an outpatient center and a urgent care centers and other outpatient locations center for weight management. throughout the state.

Northside and Gwinnett hospital officials say the because it’s a constant tug of war between insurmerger makes sense and will benefit patients as well ers and hospitals in terms of payments for medical as the hospitals. services. The more clout you have – either side – the “Northside Hospital is a leader in cancer care, better deal you can strike.” women’s health and specialized surgical care, while Northside is in a much better financial position Gwinnett Health System has strengths in cardiovasthan Gwinnett. cular care, sports medicine and post-acute care,” ac“There’s no doubt about that,” he said. “I don’t cording to Northside spokeswoman Katherine Watson. know if you can say it was necessary for Gwinnett to “The service areas are adjacent to one another make this move, but it makes sense that they did.”

– ideal for focusing investment on care expansion, The merger adds to a growing trend in Georgia overall clinical capacity and improved patient access,” and the nation where hospitals pool resources to save she said. on costs and expand their footprints.

The merger also makes sense for another reason.

Last year, Marietta-based WellStar acquired Tenet Combining healthcare systems can save on more Healthcare’s five Georgia-based hospitals, including than costs such as supplies and IT services.

Roswell’s North Fulton Hospital, and formed a new Hospitals are always looking to strengthen their partnership with West Georgia Health in LaGrange, to negotiating position with health insurance companies, make it the largest health system in the state with 11 said Andy Miller, CEO and editor of Georgia Health hospitals.

News, a nonprofit, independent news service that In the wake of the growing trend of hospital mergtracks healthcare issues. ers, the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management The bigger system you are, the better bargain you released a study last year which found such mergers can drive in terms of reimbursements, he said. tend to result in higher prices for healthcare, gener“There are only four or five major hospital systems ally from 6 percent to 10 percent. in the state now and this clearly is a prominent one,” Neither hospital involved in the Northside-GwinMiller said. “So you’ve got these mega-systems, and I nett merger responded to questions relating to how think insurance companies are not happy about this the agreement might affect patient costs.

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New home construction at pre-recession levels For the first time, new home construction closing numbers are competing with pre-recession levels. And it’s nowhere near enough.

According to GEOFF SMITH numbers just Assurance Financial, released from gsmith@lendtheway.com Smart Real Estate Data, there was an estimated 5,566 new construction closings in the 2nd quarter of this year, and 10,182 closings in the first half of this year.

These numbers are similar to numbers posted in the first half of 2008, which was right before the collapse.

And this trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. In the second quarter, 7,110 new home permits were issued – the most permits issued for a quarter since third quarter of 2007. So clearly, with all of this new construction going on, we must be flush with new homes on the market.

Right? Wrong.

In most markets, it is hard to find and buy a house. Housing inventory is measured by the number of months it would take to sell out all existing listings with no new listings coming to market. Most experts agree that a healthy market is with 6 months of supply. At that mark, home values are increasing at a safe pace. With too much inventory, sellers are competing for limited buyers, and home values can actually start to drop. With too little inventory, buyers are competing for limited houses, and home values rise too fast. Right now, inventory is historically low at an average 3.29 months. It’s the lowest level since they’ve been recording this type of data. And that number is trending downward. Inventory averaged 3.63 months the same time last year.

And in keeping with the laws of supply and demand, the invisible

hand has pushed home prices up an average of 5.6 percent over the last year. In some markets it’s less than that, and in others it’s much more.

You might think that since the pace of new construction is back to pre-recession levels, and inventory is still low, then resales are probably down. You might think that, but you’d be wrong. In the second quarter of this year, the metro area set an all-time record for the most resale closings in a quarter with 25,992 closings. So why is inventory so low then?

Here is why: we are adding more new homebuyers to the market than homes being built. Over the last three years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the metro area’s population has grown by an average of just over 20,000 people per quarter, or about 7,000 people a month. Not all of those people need a home because families are included in those numbers, but add to those numbers the amount of first-time homebuyers trying to move out of their parents’ basements and you have more new homebuyers than new homes coming to market. And this trend doesn’t look like it will be changing anytime soon. So that is leaving the door open for other types of housing to grow.

“All around Atlanta’s core are

apartment buildings going up leftand-right,” said Mitchel Palm, senior associate with Smart Real Estate Data. “That is where a lot of these people moving to Atlanta are residing.”

Homebuilders are trying to do their part, but Palm says a lack of affordable, developable land, inflation on building materials and a lack of skilled labor are sucking the wind out of their sails.

An interesting point that stuck out to me is that we are nearing peak levels of new residential construction, but our inventory is shrinking. The metro area has become massive. We are operating in much deeper waters than we were just nine years ago.

The city’s success is attracting people from all over the world.

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New craft beer lounge coming to Roswell Tap & Six wins right to sample by the glass

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A recent ordinance change in Roswell is bringing a new kind of craft beer market to the area. Tap & Six, a craft beer lounge, will be the first of its kind in Roswell.

Created by Roswell resident David Craig and his son Ethan, Tap & Six will allow visitors to not only take home craft beers, but also sample them in the store.

“In the entire Atlanta area and most of Georgia you can’t go in one place and try out craft beer, drink it on site, and shop for packaged goods you can take home,” David said.

“That’s what is unique about it.”

The single-story shop will be at 23 Oak St. and will occupy 3,500 square feet. Inside, the Craigs plan to offer 200 different types of craft beers curated from thousands of breweries.

Customers can try, buy and create six-packs to take home or just enjoy them there.

“We want to get the best of the best and make it available in one place,” David said.

“It’s a place to bring your laptop and work during the day, stop in with the kids and other parents after sporting events or head to for a night out.”

As a father and son tag team, the Craigs will both bring their talents to the table and support each other with their different areas of expertise. David has managed multiple businesses in the past, while Ethan graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in entrepreneurship and started his own coffee shop in Boone, N.C. Their skills complement one another.

“He’s going to bring his experience from the retail side of things and I’ll bring my experience from running businesses,” David said.

“We’ve never done something quite like this before, so it’ll be a new experience for both of us. But, as long as we have fun with it and

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leverage what we know how to do, I know it’ll turn out great.”

Regardless of their differences, the two have a “keen” interest in craft beer. David said that this experience has brought the two of them closer together as a family.

The Craigs were able to bring the concept to Roswell thanks to an amendment to the city’s business alcohol ordinance. Previously, the ordinance required business to sell at least 51 percent food with alcohol. Those restrictions changed June 12 however, when the council unanimously voted to allow craft beer and wine markets to sell beverages.

Craig said that Roswell Inc was instrumental in their efforts to get this ordinance changed and bring their concept to the City Council.

Under the new amended ordinance, the markets cannot sell distilled spirits and will have limited hours of operation. They can operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to midnight on weekends and will be permitted only in areas currently zoned to allow consumption on the premises.

David and Ethan plan to open Tap & Six late this fall.

CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming-based Graves Overhead Doors, Inc., earned designations in Certified Residential Installers, Certified Commercial Sectional Installer and Certified Commercial Rolling Installers by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA). Employees Steven Hargis Jr., Patrick Langston and Jeff Rockmore all received designations.

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Performance Sport and Spine implements AllCore360 ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s Performance Sport and Spine will utilize a new core development system dubbed AllCore360 to benefit patients seeking to improve their core strength. Based out of Alpharetta, AllCore360 is a patent-pending system that uses gravity to train all of the body’s core muscles in a three-dimensional, balances and coordinated fashion. The training system is done in 10 minutes, three times a week. Dedicated to improving health and fitness to reduce the risk of pain, illness and injury, Performance Sport and Spine is the first AllCore360 system in North Atlanta. Dr. Timothy Gregory of Performance Sport and Spine said, “I understand how important the core is to everything we do in our daily activities. This is unquestionably the first system I’ve seen that may improve the health and wellness of every single one of my clients, regardless of their current level of fitness or ability.”

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COLOR FUSED GLASS ART WORKSHOP

Learn how to create your own glass souvenir. This workshop is part of the Makers in the Afternoon, a family friendly five-part series that features artistic, interactive demonstrations throughout Roswell’s parks. All materials are provided. The class will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell.

The cost is $12. For more information and to preregister, visit roswellgov.com.

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EVENTS:

ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MEETING What: The Sawnee Association of the Arts will have their monthly meeting with speaker and artist Ginger Aubert, a self-taught portrait sketch artist.

When: Monday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Where: United Way Building, 240 Elm St., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

NORTH FULTON TRANSIT MEETING

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA What: Join for free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. This week’s class focuses on Zumba.

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ADOPT-A-STREAM TRAINING

What: Learn how to keep a stream health with water sampling and chemical testing techniques.

Participants will also learn about the science and how to share water-shed issues. Certification will be given.

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

CAR SEAT CHECK-UPS

What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will offer child passenger safety education to parents and caregivers. Please bring any car seat manuals with you.

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Fire Station #62, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: The public is invited to weigh in on the future of the Fulton County Transit Master Plan, with a review of the city’s economic development and transit needs.

When: Monday, Aug. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary.

When: Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; will be closed Aug. 5 for Old Soldiers Day Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing.

When: June 1-Aug. 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: TEEN YOGA

What: Start your Saturday with Yoga.

Instructor, Mita will be offering free weekly yoga classes for teens, ages 12 and up.

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

20TH ANNIVERSARY HARRY POTTER MARATHON

What: Come out and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter by coming to the Harry Potter Movie Matinee Marathon. Feel free to bring a snack and lunch. This week’s movie is “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

FREE YOGA CLASS

What: Classes are taught by Jessica Roesel who is an experienced teacher who create a comfortable & safe environment for each student’s unique practice. Free classes are every Tuesday.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What: Enjoy live music during the free Summer Concert Series with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, the last show for the season. Food trucks will be on the premises.

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

LINE DANCING

What: Learn line dancing from Jean Chen and its benefits, including strengthening muscle tone and bone density, raising confidence and reducing stress. The class is free. Wear sneakers or tennis shoes.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

At last, a real benefit of gettin’ a little older JOB SEARCH IN THE DIGITAL AGE

What: Join AARP and LiveTechEd for a free interactive workshop and discover the best websites and apps to connect you to job resources. Learn how to network online and get noticed by hiring managers.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

ASTROKIDS CLUB

What: Amateur astronomers are encouraged to join the AstroKids Club to learn about a wide range of topics on the stars, solar system and beyond.

Ages 5-11 with parent.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: “THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM”

What: Act3 Productions presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” a Southern-fried Robin Hood tale of a rogue who’s a gentleman by day and bandit by night.

When he falls for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy planter, his world and ethics are turned upside down.

When: Through Aug. 26, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-30 More info and tickets: act3productions. org

Aging, as my wife’s grandmother used to say, is not for the faint of heart.

But it does bring with it certain perks. You know things like wisdom.

Well,yeah. Tell that STEVE HUDSON to my knees after a Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net day of hiking in the mountains. Maybe it’ll make ‘em feel better.

Age does bring another perk, however, and that’s the “senior discount.”

Now that I’ve reached “that certain age,” I find that I’m able to take advantage of occasional “seniors” deals – including things like special pricing at the Golden Corral buffet. It’s the occasional reward for making it this far more or less intact. Life is good.

But the best age-related perk I’ve seen in a long time is the deal of a lifetime on a lifetime senior pass (specifically, the “America the Beautiful” national parks and federal recreational lands pass) to federal recreation sites.

It covers a very long list of places I’d love to go, among them Atlanta’s own Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

For many years, I’ve bought an annual parking pass to CRNRA. Having that pass meant I didn’t have to worry about paying the daily parking fee every time I visit for fishing or hiking.

The $35 annual fee was a bargain.

But now that I’m older, if not wiser, the deal suddenly becomes even sweeter.

Here’s the deal: If you’re 62 or older, and for a very limited time, you can get a lifetime senior pass for $10, if you pick it up in person, or $20, if you order online.

Yes. Lifetime senior pass. $10.

This lifetime senior pass is an incredible bargain if you enjoy Georgia’s outdoors – but (as they say) you’ve got to act fast. Really, you do. On Aug. 28, the lifetime senior pass goes up to $80.

Until then, you can purchase the $10 lifetime senior pass in person at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area headquarters visitor center at the Island Ford Unit.

You can also buy it online, though an additional $10 processing fee applies to online purchases. That makes the online version $20 – still an incredible bargain! To make an online purchase, visit store.usgs.gov/seniorpass. You’ll be sent to yourpassnow. com, where you can purchase the pass.

STEVE HUDSON

28.

And don’t forget. It goes up on Aug.

What does this pass do for you?

Basically, it covers entrance or access for the pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at a host of federally operated recreation sites across the country.

In addition to covering the daily entrance fee at sites like our very own Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (and that’s of particular interest if you, like me, enjoy trout fishing and hiking), the pass covers “access to, and use of, BLM, FWS, NPS, Reclamation, USDA-FS and USACE sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees (day use).”

That’s a fancy way of saying that, at those sites, the daily parking fee goes away.

Additionally, the pass provides a 50 percent discount on some “expanded amenity fees” at those site, including such things as camping. I plan to take advantage of that part of the picture this fall.

Note that this is not a state parks pass and that it does not cover parking fees or admission to state parks and state historic sites. You’ll still need a state park pass for that. But at federal

sites you’ll be covered.

Even after the new fee structure goes into effect, however, there will still be a great deal out there for seniors. Starting Aug. 28, a new $20 annual Senior Pass will become available. There are many other pass options too, including several for those who have not yet reached my exalted and distinguished age. Those passes are a fine deal too – but if you can get in on the lifetime pass, that’s even better.

Remember: 62 or over. Senior pass.

Great price, but only for a few days more. Get it now because (don’t forget) it goes up on Aug. 28.

Steve Hudson’s book, “HIKING THE HOOCH” covers the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta and is just the thing to help you put that new pass to work. The book is available from local outfitters or from Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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running a business, Lowe said.

Students will come in, elect a mayor for the day, participate in business transactions and receive speeding tickets for running in the hall.

“They will learn how to work, live in an economy, buy and sell things,” Lowe said. “The centers are developed to resemble the communities they’re in. Everything you and I do on a daily basis as far as interacting with a city, they’ll do.”

Some of the storefronts in the Atlanta and Gwinnett centers include local governments, Home Depot, Wells Fargo and QuikTrip.

Currently, two businesses, Delta and Georgia United Credit Union, have signed on for the North Georgia location. Other storefronts could include colleges, healthcare, entertainment, utilities or transportation.

Students will learn all aspects of a business from the perspectives the consumer, owner and investor.

The seventh or eighth graders will participate in “JA Finance Park,” an immersive simulation that enables them to develop skills to successfully navigate today’s economic environment.

“Students will make decisions around their budgets,” Lowe said. “These will be decisions they have to make in order to survive with their simulated families. Those will include investments, balancing a checkbook and buying or renting a home.”

The center will be free for the school districts, aside from providing transportation for the students, said Lee Highsmith, executive director for North Georgia district of Junior Achievement of Georgia.

“This is a life-changing experience for the students,” Highsmith said. “You’re giving them an education to become better citizens.”

To learn about the center and academy, visit georgia.ja.org.

about their classmates.

“It let them see we are from all over the world,” McWalters said.

“It opened up dialogue and conversations about culture. It makes DeSana unique.”

Along with the many diverse cultures, she said she loves hearing about the students’ families.

“Each student is unique and awesome,” McWalters said. “I’m privileged to be a part of their lives for a moment in their lifetime.

There’s not one kid here that I don’t love.”

Now in her second year as a school nurse, McWalters said she usually doesn’t encounter any issues aside from the occasional asthma attack, but nothing life threatening.

Football: Continued from Page 10 by a Ryan LaFlamme sack and a penalty. On fourth and long, Roswell decided to go for the conversion, and potential win.

“We have a freshman kicker and it was just out of his range,” Roswell head coach Matt Kemper said. “We had to try and convert it and try and win.”

Littlejohn found Kamonty Jett on a short pass on the attempted conversion, with Jett streaking toward the sideline and the first down marker. But, Jett would fall short,

“Working at the Shepherd Center has helped,” she said. “Our spinal and brain cord injury patients have respiratory issues. I’m very familiar with the care that comes with the artificial airways. It’s one reason I don’t waste time calling 911.”

Frosty spent time at the Shepherd Center comforting patients and their families during their stays. He became the surrogate pet to those who left behind their own pets.

“A lot of families have taken a lot of time with Frosty and loved him,” she said. “He’ll get in bed with a patient. A lot of moms have benefited during their grief process at their child’s loss of function. Frosty doesn’t have to do anything. People just want him near them. Petting and loving him instantly reduce stress.”

The combination of using Frosty and McWalters’ mindset of healing the whole student has benefitted the children in school.

“I’d be lost without him,” she said. “I care about the students’ entire wellbeing including their mental health and physical wellbeing. I don’t just put a Band-Aid on a kid.

I look at the whole picture. I want to be the best nurse our students deserve and need.”

and South earned a pivotal win for its program.

Though the Hornets suffered their first regular season loss since Halloween of 2014, Kemper said he was still proud of his inexperienced team.

“I’m thoroughly pleased with how hard the kids played,” he said.

“South Forsyth is a good football team and well coached. We hung in there and stood toe to toe with them.”

Kemper was impressed with his defense’s performance, which held South to just over 200 yards of total offense.

“The defense was the strength of the team last night,” he said. “That’s

vital as the offensive continues to gel. We tackled well for the most part and had a big goal line stand.

We’re looking to build on that.”

On offense, Kemper said the team will focus on consistency.

“We felt like we left a touchdown out there,” he said. “We took care of the football, but we need to learn how to finish drives.”

The Hornets will have an extra week to prepare for their second game against Central Gwinnett.

“At this point in the season, everyone has some bumps and bruises and the bye will allow us to get healthy,” Kemper said. “We will regroup and get back at in two weeks.”

Behind the blackboard Welcome back to school, Forsyth County! This year, we will be featuring different occupations that help make schools run outside of the classroom.

Up next is DeSana Middle School nurse Rebecca McWalters who uses her therapy dog, Frosty, to help heal students’ minds, bodies and souls.

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Experience with volunteer administration is required. The work schedule could involve evenings and weekends to manage group activities. This position requires excellent communication skills, and combines strong people skills with strong organizational skills. Please forward resume to thedrakehouse@thedrakehouse.org. No phone calls please.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER-FT/PT INFANT TEACHER. CLEANING PERSON Positions open immediately! Benefits available. Excellent pay.

Friendly environment.

Call 678-648-3175 or info@krk52.com SVK Systems, Inc (Duluth, GA) seeks multiple Programmer Analysts to analyze user requirements, test and deploy various client-servers and webbased applications.

Requirements: MS or foreign equivalent in Comp.

Sc./IT/Engg./ Math /Science/MBA with computer science as major or minor / or related +1 yr of relevant IT experience using Java, Microsoft SQL Server DBA , .Net, Salesforce (or BS or foreign equivalent in Comp.

Sci./IT/Engg/Math/Science/ BBA with computer science as major or minor or related with 5 yrs of relevant IT experience using same IT skills listed above).

Positions involve travel to client locations all over the USA. Send resumes to HR Manager-SVK Systems, Inc, 3057 Peachtree Ind Blvd Suite 100, Duluth GA 30097 or Email: hr@svksystems.com

Public Works Department is hiring an Equipment Operator I FT Position at ($15.33/hr.) & Police Department is hiring a Communications Officer ($16.92 hr.) both with full benefits. Details on www.suwanee. com. Mail application/ resume to City of Suwanee HR, 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024 or Fax 678546-2120. E/O/E; DFW BOLD TYPE will really make your ad stand out. Ask your sales rep about making all or part of your ad bold. 770-442-3278

Social Worker: Fulltime Case Worker: Fulltime

North Fulton Community Charities is seeking candidates for two open positions. The Social Worker will work primarily with homeless residents to assess needs, make placement and referrals for services. The Case Worker provides emergency assistance and prevention services for residents.

The successful candidates will have excellent oral/ written communication skills and experience working with a low income population. BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Social Work certification required for Social Work position, desirable for Case Worker position. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@nfcchelp.org Auto Detail

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Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time and full time work positions for responsible, hard-working young men and women who are looking for a great workplace experience.

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INSIDE SALES/BUFORD Non-exempt position, minimal travel. $35,000/ year + commission.

Monday-Thursday 7 : 3 0 A M - 5 P M , Friday 7:30am-1pm.

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Part-time

Garage Sale

Furniture

Household

FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience. Pleasant team player. Positive attitude.

Alpharetta/Roswell.

Resume: medoffice123@ gmail.com

CUMMING Polo Subdivision; 6685 Waterbury Way. Black sideby-side refrigerator, Home Decor, Antiques, Outdoor, Loading ramps, MORE!!!

Friday 8/25, Saturday 8/26, 9am-4pm

BLACK CABINET: 2 doors, 2 drawers $40. 678-620-1818

FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

ALPHARETTA 30005 Multi family. Pennbrooke Subdivision; Vista Forest Road and Old Milton Parkway. Saturday 8/26, 8am-4pm.

BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each.

770-888-2790

HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1400. 770-653-3271

BROWN LEATHER O T TO M A N $60, 678-620-1818

Miscellaneous

END TABLE: Gray, 1 small drawer, bottom shelf $30.

678-620-1818

JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150.

404-889-3233

Bargains

CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233

POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233

Building Supplies

CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all.

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DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

JANITORIAL CLEANING CREW 4 hours, one position starts 4pm, other position starts 8pm.

Full-time possible. Call or text 470-244-0505 Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspapers in Johns Creek.

Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. The route will require approximately 6-8 hours of time each week on Wednesday and/or Thursday. Send an email to Lisa@AppenMediaGroup. com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/experience.

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CUMMING Churchwide!

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For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”.

Lot 2-B, Space 4. $8500.

828-891-2446; gilld@ earthlink.net Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill Section-Lot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4. Nice view of lake. $5000/OBO. Retail $10,000. 678-860-5981 Greenlawn/Roswell Chapel of Peace, prime location inside. 2 side-byside crypts on 3rd (eye) level. $12,000 both, priced for quick sale. 706-825-2842

Furniture

Garage Sale

BARSTOOLS (3) 30” cherry $300. 404-889-3233

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Great bargains!

MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400. 770-753-4367 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

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770-521-8827

CORNER DESK, off-white, one drawer $25. 678-620-1818 CRIB & MATTRESS: $200.

678-637-0856

LOVESEAT 770-495-1304

$150.

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700-753-4367 BLACK BUFFET: Large, rustic, all wood $300.

678-620-1818 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $750.

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New! 2 at $35/each..

678-663-5953 RECLINERS: Two leather La-Z-Boy, $500/both.

770-495-1304 ANTIQUE BED: Full size including all bedding, plus antique lamp. $400.

770-241-3273 SMALL DRESSER: White wicker, 3 drawers $55.

678-620-1818 WHITE BUFFET on legs: 2 large mirrored doors $100.

678-620-1818 CHEST OF DRAWERS, gray, with hutch $65.

678-620-1818 LEATHER SOFA and matching loveseat $225 both. 770-521-8827 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

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Medical Equipment

STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

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kids’ $150.

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Sacrifice $1650 obo.

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Real Estate Retail Space for Sale ROSWELL SALON, in business over 10 years. Nice & clean, new equipment. Good location, good rental price. 20 year lease option. Turn key.

678-995-6586

Business Services Legal Notice I, Manasa Marni, daughter of Koteswara Rao Vasireddy , holder of Indian Passport No. R5420734 issued at Atlanta on Apr 20, 2017, permanent resident of, D NO 88-60-4/2 b-101, La Flora Apt, Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh 533101 , India and presently residing at 13306 Marrywood Dr, ALPHARETTA 30004, USA do hereby change my name to MANASA VASIREDDY, with immediate effect Dr. Naoulo’s last day in the office will be Friday, September 29th, 2017.

If you wish to retrieve your medical record or have them transferred to another physician, please notify our staff or call 770-864-1015

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Many local references.

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Lawn Care LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”!

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