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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A home on Chelsen Wood Drive in the Thornhill subdivision was invaded Aug. 16 by two men who held two women captive at gunpoint. But after leaving the women more scared than hurt, the two suspects left in a stolen car. Johns Creek Police investigators have identified the perpetrators from the robbery as Kenneth Hayes, 28, and Andraus Betts, 23. They were captured by Atlanta police only hours after leaving the Thornhill home. Hayes and Betts allegedly broke into the house by kicking down the back door to the garage. Once inside they attacked the two women, a resident and a housekeeper, around 1:30 p.m. and held them at gunpoint for 45 minutes. An 87-yearold woman was also in the house but
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was unharmed. One of the victims told police that she had just gotten out of the shower when she saw the two home invaders. According to police reports, they “grabbed her by the hair, threw her BETTS down on the floor and started to pistol-whip her in the face and head several times.” One of the suspects was screaming at her and demanding money, jewelry and the location of any safe in the house, the woman said. While one man held the women hostage, the other man ransacked the house. Hayes and Betts allegedly stole multiple items including two white Mercedes Benz cars. However, police found one of the stolen Mercedes abandoned down the street, and officers retrieved fingerprints. A full list of the stolen items has not been released. Neither man was on the property
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and Betts. Atlanta police spotted the other stolen car in an Atlanta apartment complex and arrested Hayes and Betts who were still sitting in the car. Items taken in the robbery were found in their possession, police said. The victims identified Hayes and Betts from a photo lineup. The suspects are charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of motor vehicle theft, two counts of kidnapping, false imprisonment, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and home invasion in the first degree.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man reported multiple knives stolen from his property July 20 to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The man, who is a knife collector, receives multiple knives by mail frequently. He told deputies eight knives were stolen from his mail box. A red Honda Civic was seen speeding away from the man’s home, how-
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The boat operator immediately stopped the boat and started looking for the woman. She was behind the boat, and the operator jumped in to help get her back onto the vessel. The operator of the boat said the woman fell over the front of the boat after he had slowed down to not create a wake in the cove. The woman claimed she was fine and nothing hurt, but deputies saw a large cut on the bottom of her foot about six inches in length that was bleeding profusely. The boat operator was not found to be under the influence. The woman was transported to North Fulton Hospital for her injuries.
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What is blended vision? By Niraj Desai, M.D.
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Undoubtedly, many folks in their 40’s who were previously unburdened by funny contraptions fashioned from glass and steel (aka glasses!) have painfully realized the limitations of the human visual system with ageing. Their ability to see near, far and everything in between begins to betray them and they awake one day wishing that their arms could grow just a few inches longer or, perhaps, that they could have a selfie stick fashioned as a book holder permanently attached to their arms (or perhaps, not). Funny or not, it is a real issue that affects patients as they turn the midlife corner.
Is Seeing the Crossword Puzzle Harder than Solving It? Could be Cataracts.
The human visual system as an inherent ability to focus on near objects by a mechanism called ‘accommodation’. This begins to slow down in our 40’s and comes to a screeching halt around 60 years of age. For centuries then, your good eye doctor has been available to prescribe magnifying glasses so you may finish that novel at long last , sew those newborn blankets and beat those crossword puzzles! That is all fine and well, but can you improve upon this concept of magnifying glasses when it is time for cataract surgery? Yes, is the short answer. Though, beyond the scope of this article, there are a variety of options to help with the goal of unaided near or intermediate vision such as multifocal IOLs, monovision and blended vision. Let us focus on blended vision here. When a cataract is removed, whether you are far-sighted, near sighted or just a perfect specimen of optical humanity, ie no need for distance glasses, you lose your ability to focus within a 2-3 foot range. This can be addressed, however, with some planning and thought. One of the well received and well tolerated options for patients opting for insurance covered single vision implants at the time of cataract surgery is blended vision. Instead of defaulting both eyes for distance and, thereby, sacrificing all near and mid range focusing ability, the non-dominant eye is purposefully targeted to mid range vision. This allows a significant increase in functional vision during day to day tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, playing sports, seeing the instrument panel when driving, working at the computer etc. Glasses are still sometimes necessary for reading fine print, but tablets such as the iPad with font expansion at your fingertips have done away with even this exception for many patients. Even patients with significant astigmatism can benefit from blended vision if they have toric IOLs implanted. By focusing the dominant eye, which some patients know as their ‘shooting eye’ or ‘aiming eye’, at distance, you cover the brain’s desire to have the dominant eye focus well at distance. The non-dominant eye then, is focused at a mid range target generally ~ 3 feet away or as desired by the patient. Alone, this eye then will not have the same sharpness as the dominant eye will at distance as it is focused on more near targets, but with both eyes, open the vision is seamless from midrange and beyond. It imparts a tremendous ability to a visual system that is, otherwise, dependent on bifocals or progressives to function. Blended vision is not for everyone but has shown great success in a large group of patients in my practice. Some caveats to consider are the need for over the counter glasses to read small print, possible haloes at night when driving and time needed to adapt to this new vision for some patients. In summary, cataract surgery has advanced in many ways and through careful planning and consultation, the patient may attain lifelong benefits by procedures such as blended vision.
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1 at North Forsyth HS, 2 at Vickery Creek MS By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Forsyth County Schools had three fires recently. An apparent arsonist reportedly set a roll of toilet paper on fire Aug. 12 in the boy’s bathroom at North Forsyth High School. The sprinkler system extinguished
the fire before deputies arrived. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reported deputies first thought it was an electrical fire, but it was “quickly determined to be arson.” Authorities could not give other details as the case remains under investigation. This happened just days after multiple fires occurred at Vickery Creek Mid-
dle School. On Aug. 13, investigators determined the first fire was caused by spontaneous combustion from a pile of rags left over from renovations on the floor of the gym. Vickery then had a second fire the next day in a dumpster about 25-30 feet from the school’s gym. Officials said this fire was also related to the gym fire. No one was injured, however the gym received smoke and water damage.
Cumming to update Comprehensive Plan Seeks public input By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The public is being asked to add its thoughts to Cumming’s future development this fall as the city updates its Comprehensive Plan. Every five years, the state requires all local jurisdictions to review their comprehensive plans, which serve as guides for the next 20 years in the areas of population and housing, land use, natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, community facilities, transportation and other planning topics. Cumming did its last major update in 2012 and is now beginning the process of a five-year partial overview. A full update is performed every 10 years. A steering committee, appointed by
the Cumming City Council, had its first public meeting Aug. 16 to seek input. Cumming’s Department of Planning and Zoning Director Scott Morgan said it’s required to have community participation whenever a plan is updated. “We want feedback on how the public wants the city to grow,” Morgan said. “That’s what the comprehensive plan is. It’s a vision and framework that is approved by the council for future development of the city.” The city started its update a bit early, Morgan said, as it’s not due until June 30, 2017. “We’re trying to get all the public comments and community participation finished by the end of the year,” he said. “Then it’ll give time for the steering committee to provide additional feedback to staff and the consultant and make recommendations.” Generally, the state tries to tie in
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Comprehensive Plan meetings The City of Cumming is still seeking input on its Comprehensive Plan. Attend these meetings at City Hall, 100 Main St., to give your thoughts: • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 the updates with the census information. So when the 2020 Census information comes out in about 2022, the city will have a full update to include this new data. These updates also keep the city on the government’s “nice list.” “Doing a current comprehensive plan and having one that’s actually utilized keeps our qualified local government status,” Morgan said. “You want to always stay on that good list because that allows you to get low interest loans, grants and whatever other programs you want to develop.” By March or April 2017, Morgan said he anticipates getting a draft of the update to the City Council. A vote to accept the plan should follow around May or June, he said. So far, the committee has asked good questions and provided input for Morgan and his team. He said he hopes to reach out to other stakeholders in the community. “We will get with some of those folks to see what they envision as far as the growth and future of Cumming,” Morgan said. Tentatively, two more meetings are planned at City Hall, 100 Main St., for public input: • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 The city’s current plan adopted in 2012 can be found at http://bit. ly/2b1IAgq.
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Commission approves impact fee update
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Each year, Forsyth County is required to submit an annual update of its impact fees to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. On Aug. 18, the Forsyth Board of Commissioners approved the 2015 impact fee capital improvements element update which included an annual financial report, schedule of improvements, revised capital improvement element and short-term work program. One of the most notable portions of Forsyth’s 2015 review was the impact fee revenue for 2015 coming in at $5,064,631. Of that, $3,321,864 was brought in for the county’s parks and recreation. E-911 services received $192,578. The county split the fire and library services between north and south, but
Dave Gruen, the county’s chief financial officer said those fees will be combined from now on Fire services received a total of $989,371, the north at $250,527 and south at $738,844. The county’s library services received $558,818, with north at $148,195 and south at $410,623. “In combination, we collected just under $1 million for fire facilities,” Gruen said. “If you add the 911 amount to it, which totals the public safety part of the ordinance, it is over $1 million over the last year for public safety.” The county’s expenditures totaled $1,805,559, with fire in the southern part of the county taking up the largest amount at $1,365,513. The northern county fire amount came to $8,535. Other expenditures included library north at $45,146 and south at $80,848. E-911 came in at $183,362. Administration had $121,575 in expenses. Parks and recreation used $580. This update helps renew the county’s status as a Qualified Local Government, a distinction awarded by the Department of Community Affairs to governments that adopt DCA-ap-
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Impact fees are used by local governments to pay for things like new or proposed developments that provide public services like roads, infrastructure and amenities. proved practices. Impact fees are used by local governments to pay for things like new or proposed developments that provide public services like roads, infrastructure and amenities. Next up, Gruen said the county will probably look at the update in October.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police investigated a fraud case Aug. 1 when a business owner reported that a man ordered several headsets using stolen credit cards. A customer who identified himself as Dennis Duke contacted the company July 8 in order to buy 113 Voyager Edge Headsets. Their combined value is $11,000. When the employee ran the credit card provided, it was declined. Duke provided several credit cards with different names, addresses and information, and eventually the transactions went through. The company was contacted by its card vendor company a few weeks later saying that several people were refuting the charges linked to Duke’s purchases. The complainants said they were the actual owners of the credit cards Duke used and refuted the charges. Duke later attempted to purchase more headsets but was denied.
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What really goes on during our open meetings? The opening ceremony during the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Gold in sportsmanship, diversity, pride Tears sprung to my eyes as our beautiful flag was raised above the heads of the USA’s women’s gymnastics team. Our girls had done it again and were KATHLEEN STURGEON bringing the gold medal back home Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com to America. I, along with thousands of others watching this sight, couldn’t be more proud. And thankfully for us, we get to witness this scene over and over during the weeks of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio as America consistently brings home the glory. It’s just one of the reasons why the Olympics is such a great event. Every four years we are brought together as a nation. We put aside political beliefs, prejudices and opinions to all come together for one thing — the United States of America. Just like at the Fourth of July, Americans are profoundly patriotic. We love our country, colors, mascots, songs, traditions and our athletes. Each Olympics, I am overwhelmed at our nation’s ability to unite for each other. At a few of this year’s swimming events, the men’s basketball team was in the crowd. It was so surreal to watch some of our biggest names in sports cheering on other top athletes. They didn’t care who had a bigger paycheck or whose name was mentioned more. They were there to show support for their fellow Americans. Our competitors, time and time again, make me proud to be from the
same country. One of our female swimmers called out another country’s participant for illegal doping, and then ended up beating her anyway. My favorite Olympian, Michael Phelps, sought revenge on another male swimmer who tried to psych Phelps out. Turns out, our guy doesn’t need to talk trash. He got in the pool and proved who the true winner was. Stories like these have been heard since the opening ceremonies. Americans really know how to represent those of us back here in the states. That was clear when our group of over 500 athletes stepped out the first night of the games, during the opening ceremonies. We had people of all colors, big, tall, men, women, young and old. For some other countries, it was almost easy to guess the country before the name was announced because they all looked very similar. But when our proud group showed up, they really proved America is a melting pot. I was speechless. And let’s not forget Simone Manuel, our swimmer who was the first black woman to win a gold medal in the sport. I’m sure this wasn’t on purpose, but it’s a good thing the Olympics come around during election time. Just about the point where we are ready to disown our friends and family because of which candidate they support, here come our athletes from all states, backgrounds and histories. We forget about hating our neighbor, and instead unite and agree on one thing — America is truly the greatest nation in the world.
I was recently made aware that a somewhat common practice goes on during a city council meeting or county commission hearing. While elected officials should be attentive to those HATCHER HURD speaking to rezonExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ings or other issues before an elected body, they may well be receiving unmonitored and secret information via cellphone or iPad. I myself have picked up my cellphone to check messages or clear out e-detritus during a lapse into redundancy during a public meeting. But then I am not accountable to voters to pay strict heed to the actions before a certain political body. This issue arises because of the now widespread practice of streaming council and commission meetings live – all in the cause of openness and accountability. Let the people see government at work even if they are not disposed to trek down to City Hall in person. That is all well and good. Transparency is quite the vogue in government now. It would seem accepting texts or emails during meetings would go against this grain. Transparency evaporates once the veil of email/texting during meetings is introduced. We live in the Communications Age, and almost every day we seem to break new ground in the application of and abuse of the newest telecommunication wrinkles. In Milton it apparently is commonplace for councilmembers to receive and send texts during meetings – even during zoning hearings. I haven’t scrutinized other council meetings. No problem, says their city attorney, if you are curious just file an open records request. But that does not quite pass the squirm test. First, if information is being passed that could directly inform a council’s decisions it should be made public at that time. It should not be secretly passed – and all email is secret until the sender or receiver makes it public – and thus does not allow the public the opportunity to refute it or know its source. If someone wants to weigh in on the issues electronically, at the very least those comments should be aired at the
Transparency is quite the vogue in government now. It would seem accepting texts or emails during meetings would go against this grain. Transparency evaporates once the veil of email/texting during meetings is introduced. meeting. On many occasions I have seen where people asked their opinions be read into the record in absentia for consideration. For elected officials to accept such clandestine messages surreptitiously during a meeting invites suspicion. One does not have to be too imaginative to see how abuses could be generated when secret input is accepted during a meeting. And I can tell you from personal experience that if you are reading a text or email, you are not paying attention to whatever else is being said around you. But the final argument is the practice just flies in the face of what an open meeting purports to be. All the actors should be onstage and identified, and above all heard. As far as I have been able to discern from the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, the law is lagging behind this issue. Well, they need to get their roller skates on, because abuse loves a loophole. With the number of lawyers we have at the Attorney General’s Office and the General Assembly, some attention should be pointed in that direction. Having public meetings livestreamed was a great idea. Allowing sitting elected officials to receive secret information intended to sway decision makers to take a particular course of action is an unintended consequence that must be squelched -- and soon.
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Daniel to join Forsyth as Director of Public Facilities FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County government has hired a director to lead its Public Facilities Department. Dennis Daniel will join the county staff as director of Public Facilities Aug. 15. This position directs operations and activities involving maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds of Forsyth County facilities and manages the county’s capital projects. Daniel brings to the position more than 20 years of experience and has an extensive background with large multi-
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North Forsyth grad training to become Navy pilot CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A former North Forsyth High School graduate from Atlanta is participating in a rigorous training process that transforms U.S. Navy officers into Navy pilots. Ensign Samuel Hamilton is a student pilot with the “Wise Owls” Training Squadron (VT-31), based in Corpus, Christi, Texas, that operates the T-44A Pegasus aircraft. As a student, Hamilton is responsible for proficiency in naval aircraft, personal development and overall safety of his aircrew. “I love flying contingent multi-engine aircraft and the teamwork that I share amongst my fellow pilots,” Hamilton said. “Building camaraderie with other students and aviators is imperative in completing various flight missions and operations both effectively and efficiently.” VT-31’s primary mission is to train future naval aviators to fly as well as instill leadership and officer values, Navy officials explained. Students must complete four phases of flight training in order to graduate, including aviation pre-flight indoctrination, primary flight training, and advanced flight training. After successfully completing the rigorous program, naval aviators earn their coveted “Wings of Gold.” After graduation, pilots continue their training to learn how to fly a specific aircraft, such as the Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter jet, the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft or the SH-
60 Seahawk helicopter. They are later assigned to a ship or land-based squadron. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s squadrons with the newest aircraft platforms, Hamilton said he and other HAMILTON VT -31 sailors are proud to be part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times. “VT-31 is excellent in providing structure for aviators to strive on both a professional and personal level,” said Hamilton. Jobs are highly varied at VT-31, according to Navy officials. Approximately 69 men and women officers and 15 civilian personnel make up and keep all parts of the squadron running smoothly — this includes everything from maintaining airframes and engines, to processing paperwork, handling weaponry, and flying the aircraft. Serving in the Navy, Hamilton is learning about being a more responsible leader, Sailor and person through handling numerous responsibilities. “The Navy has not only given me a greater sense of pride and respect for those who have served but working for personal growth and development has instilled a greater sense of confidence needed to be a successful naval aviator,” said Hamilton.
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Forsyth Arts Alliance awards local non-profits By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Since 1989, the Forsyth County Arts Alliance has believed that a vibrant art culture is vital to a thriving community. So the group strives to enrich the arts through strategic support and financial stewardship. And as a way to do just that, the group recently held its annual awards luncheon Aug. 12. Communications chair and event coordinator for the alliance Linda Roberts-Betsch said $30,500 was given out in total awards. The recipients were various non-profit groups, including partial funding of eight art events that benefit the community. The money is part of an endowment the group has as part of the North Georgia Community Foundation. Each year, the alliance gives out about $50,000 of grant money for various organizations to do or bring art projects in the community. The different organizations apply for the grant funding and the alliance reviews the applications. The all-volunteer board of directors then evaluates and choses the finalists. Those awarded this year include:
• Forsyth County Public Library for its author lecture series • Literacy Forsyth for an arts seminar for GED students • Sawnee Association of the Arts, partially funded Christmas Arts Festival, March Art Madness and Colors of the Fall exhibit • Cumming United Methodist Church Arts Festival • Strings of Mercy which plays music for patients in nursing homes and hospice Strings of Mercy’s Director Chuck Beckman became aware of the alliance while providing live therapeutic music at Northside Hospital- Forsyth. After giving a presentation at the alliance’s luncheon last year, he was encouraged to apply for the grant. His group will use the money to develop the initiative “Healing Forsyth,” which provides live therapeutic music to patients at Northside, local skilled nursing and hospice facilities in the county. Live therapeutic music isn’t music therapy, he said, so the certified music practitioners have to earn a degree. The award money was important for Strings of Mercy not only to help pay
the practitioners, but because at this time, Beckman said Medicare or private insurance companies do not provide funding for live therapeutic music. “Strings of Mercy will gain recognition in Forsyth County as more health care facilities utilize live therapeutic music for their patients,” Beckman said. “By successfully developing and presenting ‘Healing Forsyth,’ Strings of Mercy becomes more sustainable and attractive to outside foundations who can help Strings of Mercy expand to the point where all of our neighbors may have access to live therapeutic music as part of their health care plan.” Schools can also apply for the awards. Shiloh Point Elementary School and The Acting Troupe of Lambert (High School) were also awarded funds. She said Lambert’s money was to help fund a play. Shiloh Point is doing mural projects with students. “A lot of schools art funding has been cut because they’re getting more money for math or science and not as much for art programs,” Roberts-Betsch said. “It’s a plus for us that we can fund some things that the state isn’t able to provide.” Funding like this is important, she said, because many of the groups don’t
Strings of Mercy Director Chuck Beckman poses with Northside HospitalForsyth Administrator Lynn Jackson. have the resources needed to fund some of the events. “We think it brings a big plus to the community because most of these events involve the community seeing great artwork or hearing great music,” she said. “It’s a plus for the community to have the ability to have arts in our community, whether music, photography, painting, singing or ballet.” For information on the alliance, visit forsythartsalliance.com.
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Mistakes prove costly for South Forsyth in season opener War Eagles fall to Hillgrove, 27-14 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — Playing in its first appearance at the Corky Kell Classic, errors by South Forsyth proved too much for the War Eagles to overcome the talented Hillgrove Hawks team. The War Eagles never led in the game and eventually fell to the Hawks, 27-14. “We have to limit the mistakes,” said head coach Jeff Arnette. “We moved the ball well on offense, but gave up some big plays on defense, it was the mistakes that cost us.” Those mistakes included three trips deep into Hillgrove territory in the first half with no points to show for it. A turnover on downs, fumble by Davis Shanley on a handoff and dropped passes near the end zone in the first half would give Hillgrove a 14-0 edge at halftime. South moved the ball effectively throughout the game but was unable to take advantage by putting points on the
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We have to limit the mistakes. We moved the ball well on offense, but gave up some big plays on defense, it was the mistakes that cost us.” JEFF ARNETTE South Forsyth head coach Jake Wilson at the line of scrimmage allowed Hillgrove to stun the War Eagles with a 95-yard touchdown pass to take a 14-0 lead. Shanley’s fumble and a broke-up pass in the end zone with five seconds left in the half kept the Hawks’ lead at 14-0 at halftime. Things got worse for South to open the second half, as starting center Jack Winkie had to be helped off the field after a lower leg injury. According to Arnette, Winkie’s leg was not broken, but they will have to wait and see the extent of the injury. South’s offense found the scoreboard on a seven-yard rush from Jared Honey on the opening drive of the second half,
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but Hillgrove would add a touchdown and field goal before South’s final touchdown, an eight-yard pass from Shanley to Jaylen Pearson, late in the fourth. South attempted an onside kick, but was unable to recover. Though Arnette was disappointed in the loss, he says his team will bounce back this week. “I know for sure that our team will come back this week and work even harder. It was a tough game getting eight new guys on defense and seven new guys on offense, but I know these guys are going to put in the work to improve,” he said. South faces cross-town Class A opponent Pinecrest Academy this week.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Roswell and South Forsyth in the Corky Kell Classic, a thrilling game between rivals Milton and Alpharetta, a nail-biter for Blessed Trinity and a near disaster for West Forsyth highlighted the first week of football in North Fulton and Forsyth County. With some teams still licking their wounds and others still celebrating earning bragging rights for the next year, here’s the rundown of the local games in week one.
Hillgrove 27, South Forsyth 14 After a record breaking 2015, South Forsyth began this season with a disappointing loss in the Corky Kell Classic. South’s defense struggled to stop Hillgrove’s rushing attack, allowing over 200 yards on 40 rushes. South’s offensive was shut out in the first half, and though they managed over 300 total yards on offense and 17 first downs, they were held to just two touchdowns.
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It’s not just a rivalry for geographic reasons. Milton and Alpharetta’s rivalry also stems from a streak of thrilling games, and this year was no different. For the seventh consecutive season, the game was decided by one score. A missed PAT and failed two-point conversion kept the Raiders down 14-12 with three minutes remaining in the game. The Raiders drove to Milton’s 26 before they were forced to attempt a field goal with just 14 seconds remaining. Dylan Schorr’s 43-yard field goal attempt to win the game for the Raiders flew just short under the crossbar, allowing Milton to escape with its second straight win over the Raiders.
Blessed Trinity 22, St. Pius X 18 Blessed Trinity and St. Pius exchanged blows in the final five minutes to set up an exciting finish in the fifth straight year of their matchup. St. Pius extended its lead to 18-9 with a touchdown and two-point conversion with 5:08 remaining in the fourth. Just over a minute later, BT’s Steele Chambers would score on a 50-yard run to cut the St Pius lead to 18-16. The Titans defense forced St. Pius to punt and began a drive on their own 20-yard line with 1:25 remaining. A 60-yard pass from Jake Smith to Colin Davis and a 17-yard rush from Chambers with 18 seconds remaining would secure the thrilling Titans victory.
Roswell 24, Buford 7 In their fourth appearance in the Corky Kell Classic, Roswell’s Xavier McKinney took the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown, Sheldon Evans rushed for a touchdown and Jayden Comma had a receiving touchdown, leading the Hornets to a 24-7 win. Roswell’s defense was dominating, holding Buford to just 50 yards rushing and 152 yards of total offense.
West Forsyth 24, Woodstock 21 West Forsyth got off to a fast start against Woodstock, scoring on all three sides of the ball. West blocked a Woodstock field-goal and returned it for a touchdown, Kiernan Hamilton found Bryce Pearson for an 84-yard
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in first week of football touchdown pass, and Joey Congrove returned an interception for a touchdown to give West a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. However, West then stalled, allowing Woodstock to creep back. Woodstock pushed the score to 24-21, but it was unable to take the lead, allowing West to win its first season opening game since 2012.
North Forsyth 34, Sequoyah 14 The Raiders were clicking in Robert Craft’s debut as head coach of North. The offense compiled over 400 total yards, while the Raiders’ defense held the Chiefs to under 200 total yards. Junior quarterback Ben Bales threw for 263 yards with four touchdown passes to lead the Raiders to their first win in Class 7A.
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Mount Pisgah 43, Holy Innocents’ 38 The Patriots took a 28-7 lead at halftime but would face a fourth quarter shootout to decide the winner. Holy Innocents’ scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, but Pisgah responded with 15 to lead them to the win. Pisgah is 9-1 is regular season opening games in the past decade.
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Pickens 49, Chattahoochee 19 Hooch’s defense was unable to stop Pickens throughout its season opening game, allowing the Dragons to run away with the victory. Hooch scored 19 in the first half to keep the game at 3519 going into the half, but it was shut out in the second.
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King’s Ridge 48, Glascock Co. 14 In Jimmy Chupp’s debut as the Tigers’ new head coach, King’s Ridge pulled off an impressive win over the Panthers of Glascock County. King’s Ridge pulled out to a 35-7 lead at halftime and didn’t let up, going on to win 48-14. With the win, the Tigers have now tied their amount of wins from the 2014 season and 2015 season.
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JC Chamber making big plans for 2016-17 Luncheon unveils new board’s events By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Aug. 18 at Taylor Lodge was an opportunity to pass out some well-deserved awards but also a chance to map out strategy for the next fiscal year. Chamber Board Chairman Dan Callahan said first and foremost it will continue to improve tried and true events, beginning with the upcoming Business Expo Sept. 30. The Expo has been a sell-out since its inception and is already halfway there this year. It will again be at The Bricks in Perimeter Church. Looking ahead, Callahan said top objectives include intense recruitment of leading businesses to join the chamber and an overall goal of achieving total membership of 500.
The chamber will continue to add value to its membership through greater cooperation with the city in making Johns Creek an attractive place to do business. That includes focusing on business growth and rentention, with special attention on recruiting more diversity and medical businesses. Meanwhile, the chamber will work to improve existing programs and keep them “innovative, fresh and creative.” These include: • Wednesday Morning Networking & Personal Marketing • Business After Hours • Lunch & Learn sessions • Monthly meetings & luncheons The chamber will continue to work closely with city government on issues that directly affect member businesses such as its recent participation in the Noise Ordinance Stakeholders Committee.
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Chamber’s Rose gets coveted IOM designation By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It took extracurricular perspiration and hard work for the Johns Creek Chamber’s Director of Operations and Marketing Maria Rose to earn the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization and Management’s designation as a graduate in its program for professional advancement. Graduates of the four-year Institute for Organization Management program receive
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Homebuying activity in general has been low, too. According to the Atlanta Realtors Association, there were 5,232 residential sales in Metro Atlanta in July. That is a 7.7 percent decrease from July of 2015. While there is a relatively large number of new homes coming to the market, it’s hard to say if they will outpace the number of new Atlanta homebuyers. These could be people moving to the area, or first-time homebuyers who may currently be living in their parents’ basements or renting. And if you had to bet, you might get decent odds that those folks will be moving to Forsyth County. Along with current projects underway, there are at least 500 homes being proposed in several different projects right now in Forsyth County. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, five new projects are being proposed: • 184 residential lots and 51,000 square feet of commercial buildings are being proposed for 69.6 acres on the west side of Dr. Bramblett Road near its intersection with Spot Road. • 122 residential lots are being proposed on 69.4 acres at 1715
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This influx of new homes should help to relieve some of the low-inventory pressure. But if it does not, and more and more first-time Atlanta home-buyers come onto the market, it may become more difficult to rely on new-home construction for help. The Metrostudy reports that the lot inventory is down in Forsyth County. It claims that lot inventories in parts of Forsyth County are down to 12 months’ supply, when a healthy market should have 18 to 24 months. And when buildable lots diminish, densities requested for new projects typically start to increase. Of course the density levels that folks in North Fulton and Forsyth are arguing about probably seem laughable to those living intown. I just read in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that a 2-acre lot on Peachtree Road is expected to sell for between $27 million to $30 million. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Forsyth Chamber hosts Business Showcase
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Has 60 exhibitors from around community By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. – “Think local, buy local” was the slogan for this year’s Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Showcase. The event held Aug. 18 at the Forsyth Conference Center had 60 exhibitors showcasing their companies. In addition to the booths, four educational sessions were held on different topics including: • Franchise secrets • Marketing • Anatomy of a ransomware cyber attack • Managed service providers Director of Small Business Services for the chamber Jason Mock said this event is an opportunity for companies to come out, network and get to know new and old businesses. The county has a wide range of businesses from small to mid-size, Mock said. “If you’re wondering what’s going on in the business world or what that new product or service is, this is an opportunity to see that,” Mock said. “It’s an opportunity to see what some of the businesses in Forsyth County have to offer.”
Brandon Jung, Kimberly Williams and David Soldato with Georgia Flyboard.
Over 60 vendors set up shop at the Business Showcase.
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Alana Simpson with Morrow Family Medicine.
Jacob Granados, Maureen Wareham and Mary Temple with Family Promise.
Peter Carpenter with Thoroughbred Design Group.
Tim Campbell with Big Frog.
Pam Wright with The Wright Import.
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Towne Club Windermere celebrates grand opening FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On July 28, more than 500 attendees shared in the grand opening festivities of Towne Club Windermere, Forsyth County’s newest community focused on a carefree retirement lifestyle for its north Georgia senior residents. The gala event, themed “Passport to Resort-Style Retirement Living,” gave visitors an opportunity to tour the new retirement community, which offers independent living, assisted living and memory care on a rental basis in the Windermere market of Cumming. “Resort-Style Retirement Living” was not only the gala theme, but also is Towne Club’s daily focus to offer a lifestyle that is carefree for anyone entering their retirement years. Entertainment
was provided and prizes were awarded. In a special ceremony, David Seago, chairman of the Forsyth County Economic Development Authority, along with Ethan Underwood, zoning counsel at Miles, Hansford & Tallant, “handed the baton” to LaDonna Hagan, executive director of Towne Club. “This marks an exciting day in Cumming,” said Hagan. “Towne Club is more than the area’s most anticipated new senior living community, it represents the best of senior living. We are so excited for everyone to realize the amazing lifestyle that Towne Club Windermere offers.” Comprising more than 173,000 square feet under one roof, Towne Club includes 90 independent living
Cardiovascular Physicians open Johns Creek practice JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Cardiovascular Physicians of North Georgia recently announced that the practice opened a new office in Johns Creek at 3890 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 240 with Dr. Micky Mishra. Mishra is a highly trained board-certified cardiologist, who will lead the practice in Johns Creek. Dr. Mishra is a Fellow of MISHRA the American College of Cardiology and has clinical interests in cardiomyopathies, valvular disorders, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular imaging, women’s heart disease and cardiovascular disease prevention. CPNA also has locations in Cumming, Roswell and Sandy Springs. For more information, visit cpnapc.com or call 770-343-8565 for an appointment.
Northside Radiation Oncology welcomes new member ATLANTA — Dr. Daniel Shasha, medical director of radiation oncology program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute and a prostate cancer specialist, joined Northside Radiation Oncology Consultants July 11, expanding its treatment and diagnosis programs. “It’s an honor for us to have Dr. Shasha work collaboratively with our team of radiation therapy specialists,” said Dr. Nancy Wiggers of NROC and chair of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s Radiation Oncology Department. “With the addition of Dr. Shasha, our patients will have a national leader in prostate health at one of the Southeast’s foremost providers.” Wiggers also said that NROC’s affiliation with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is critical to successful treatments and outcomes as more cases of cancer are diagnosed and treated at Northside each year than at any other hospital in Georgia. Shasha, who is board certified by the American
apartments, 34 assisted living apartments and 18 memory care suites. It is located at 3950 Towne Club Parkway in Cumming. Amenities include country club dining and cocktail areas; a resort-style swimming pool with fire pit and evening s’mores; outdoor Georgia-type veranda and raised vegetable gardens. They also include massage, salon and fitness areas; media and theater center; upscale hotel “towne center” design; two activities directors to plan events; and iPads for all independent living residents. Life Care Services, an LCS Company, manages Towne Club Windermere. For information about Towne Club Windermere, call 770-844-7779.
Board of Radiology, brings more than 20 years of practice expertise in the radiation management of prostate cancer to the greater Atlanta community. He has personally treated more than 4,000 prostate cancer patients and performed over 3,700 radioactive seed implantations. Shasha offers services at four locations, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Canton and Cumming.
Summers Roofing Company honored for installation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Firestone Building Products Company, LLC June 27 presented Summers Roofing Company, Inc. with the 2016 Partner in Quality Award. The Alpharetta firm is among 133 Firestone Building Products Red Shield Licensed Roofing Contractors in the United States, Canada and Mexico who have achieved this honor. Projects are backed by the Firestone Building Products Red Shield Warranty as a testament to each contractor’s skill and attention to detail. Warranty terms can range from five to 30 years, depending on the commercial roofing system. All 2016 Partner in Quality Award winners were required to: • Install a minimum of eight warranted roofs in 2014 and 2015, and four warranted roofs per year for each of the prior three years. • Maintain at least 1 million square feet of Firestone Building Products roofs under warranty. • Achieve an annual Firestone Building Products QIR of 1.0 or less. To learn about SRC, call 770-663-421l, email elainesummers@summersroofing.com or visit summersroofing.com.
Engel & Volkers North Point welcomes Carol Dick MILTON, Ga. —Shirley Gary, Managing Broker and License Partner of Engel & Volkers’ Buckhead Atlanta and North Point offices, welcomed Realtor Carol Dick Aug. 9 to her residential real estate firm as a real estate advisor. Carol will be a part of the team that will handle new home sales for the
Towne Club Windermere officially opened July 28 after a gala celebration.
Manor Golf and Country Club, a private golf and tennis community in Milton. Before joining Engel & Volkers North Point, Carol worked with a variety of real estate companies throughout the Atlanta area. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, a lifetime member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club and a Phoenix Award recipient. Carol, a resident of Roswell, said that in her free time, she loves to garden, play tennis and have fun with family and friends.
From left are Marco’s Pizza Vice President of Operations Tony Libardi, award-winning franchisees DJ and Vipul Patel, and President Bryon Stephens.
Local Marco’s Pizza owners win national award ROSWELL, Ga. — Marco’s Pizza recently had a national convention where franchise owners of a local branch received national awards. Roswell Marco’s Pizza owners DJ and Vipul Patel received top honors at the company’s national award ceremony last month. DJ and Vipul earned the award by being one of the top 10 performers within the company and good business partners within their community. Both men collectively own 18 stores in Georgia and one in India. Marco’s Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza companies in the United States and operates more than 700 stores in 35 states, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and India.
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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS Come recognize actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta. The MATs are open to the community and include 18 different award categories. The ceremony will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. Doors open at 2 p.m., while the ceremony starts at 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20. For ticket purchases and more information, visit matawards.com.
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EVENTS: OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY
What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate how to make traditional southern food using an open flame. When: Friday, Aug. 26, 11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27, 2 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
What: Creativity hits the park with an outdoor artists market, featuring handcrafted work by local artists. Come enjoy the pottery, jewelry, handmade children’s clothing, photography, watercolor, soaps, mosaic art and much more. When: Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Downtown Alpharetta, Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games. When: Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com
FAMILY PROMISE BED R ACE AND FESTIVAL
What: Family Promise of Forsyth is hosting their annual Bed Race to benefit homeless families with children in the community. Booths with food, merchandise and games will be available. When: Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Creekside United Methodist Church, 673 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming
Cost: $125 entry fee per team of six More info and registration: fpforsyth.org
PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION CASINO NIGHT
What: Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation’s big fundraiser will feature prizes and entertainment by DJ Maxwell. When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 7-10 p.m. Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek Cost: $125 per ticket More info: johnscreekga.gov
COOKING CLASSES AT BARRINGTON HALL
What: Chef Judith McLoughlin will host a class on the “Flavors of Summer (with Oli & Ve).” Participants will learn how to make entrees, salads, soups and dessert. A mini tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com or 770-640-3855
TRACING YOUR ANCESTRY
What: Sue Verhoef, senior archivist and adjunct professor, will teach participants how to trace their family history in an eight-week course on Thursday nights starting Sept. 1. When: Thursday, Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $125 per person More info and registration: 770-6403855 or wbrowning@roswellgov.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a
variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets starting at $20 More info: vzwamp.com
RECEPTION: ARTIST KELLY CROSBY
What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
What: Come visit the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and view Kelly Crosby’s “Plastic Abstractions” exhibit in the lobby. Open to the public. She will have an open reception Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m. When: Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: kellycrosbydesign.com
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ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET
What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: BIG BANG BOOM!
What: The band Big Bang Boom! will perform a high-impact, high-energy show that gets kids up and moving. When: Friday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $12, $30 for season passes, group rates available More info and tickets: roswellcac.com or 770-594-6232
SAVANNAH JACK
What: The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park continues with a free performance by Savannah Jack, a Nashville country band. Reserve seating available. When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
STS9
What: Instrumental band STS9 returns to Alpharetta for one night with a threeset evening featuring an opening set of “Axe The Cables.” When: Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
What: Act1 Theater is looking for actors, singers and dancers for their holiday musical “Miracle on 34th Street.” Those interested but who are unable to attend the audition date should email the stage manager at prk146@bellsouth.net. When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: MOTHER/DAUGHTER CROCHET
What: A free beginner’s class for mothers and daughters to learn the craft of crocheting. Bring your own hook, size J and worsted yarn to participate. When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 3-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: Milton.branch@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402
SPEECHCRAFT WORKSHOPS/GAVEL CLUB
What: Adults and teenagers can learn how to improve their public speaking skills in speechcraft workshops and the Gavel Club, respectively. Both groups are free and meet at the same time. When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735
WRITING CLUB FOR CHILDREN
What: All children ages 8-12 are invited to join the club. They will discuss and practice the art of writing for personal expression and academic success. The group is facilitated by an experienced writer. When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820
SECRETS TO COLLEGE FINANCING What: Local partners C2Education will help participants decipher the
ever changing path to college finances. Workshop is free, but reservations are requested. When: Monday, Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
MONDAY MORNING MOVIES
What: The last free Monday Morning Movie will be “Wait Until Dark,” with Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin, a psychological horror thriller. Recommended for adults. When: Monday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVE SHOOTER SEMINAR
What: This two-hour course covers life-saving strategies to help in an active shooter situation and raise awareness of behaviors that represent pre-incident indicators. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: pdinfo@ cityofmiltonga.us or 404-613-4402
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: GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL
What: The 14th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival welcomes music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of local food trucks, 5K run, live music and farmer’s market. Proceeds will benefit the Grant Park Conservancy. When: Aug. 27-28 Where: Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta More info: summershadefestival.org
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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:
Check out the Georgia State Parks First Time Camper program I woke up this morning and right away heard some good news on the radio. Today’s high, the voice said, is going to be all the way down in the 80s. The 80s! Can STEVE HUDSON you believe that? Get Outside Georgia, By recent summer Chattahoochee Media Group standards, that’s a cold wave, and I’ll take it. When you’re on the back side of a scorching summer, even a tiny drop in temperature is enough to make you think longingly of fall. Those cooler autumn days revitalize us all, maybe even to the point where you start thinking about some camping, like in one of Georgia’s great state parks. Veteran campers, those who already have a garage full of camping gear, have no trouble making the jump to outdoor living. But if you’re new to camping and have no equipment, the “gear” question can indeed become an obstacle. Sure, you could go down to the local outdoor, pull out the ol’ credit card, and hope for the best, but if you’re like a lot of folks, you may be hesitant to plunk down money for gear until you’re sure you’ll enjoy camping in the first place. So what’s a prospective camper to do? Georgia State Parks has the perfect solution – the First Time Camper Program, an innovative outreach designed to help non-campers discover just how much fun camping in a state park can be. “The First-Time Camper Program is designed to make it easy for beginning campers to get into the outdoors,” said program coordinator Ellen Graham. The heart of this initiative, which is open to those who have never before camped in a Georgia state park, is an equipment loaner program designed for families who don’t already have camping gear of their own. The loaner equipment package includes a six-person tent, four sleeping pads, a camp stove with fuel, a lantern, two camp chairs and four roasting forks. The equipment can be borrowed for two nights. “This allows families to see if they like camping before investing in gear of their own,” Graham said. The loaner equipment package includes pretty much everything you’ll need except for your sleeping bag or blanket, your pillow and your food.
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Family camping at Red Top Mountain State Park is a great fall activity, and Georgia State Parks’ innovative First Time Camper Program makes it easy for new campers to discover how much fun it all can be. Those you will need to bring yourself. But you say you’ve never set up a campsite or erected a tent? No need to worry. The rangers at participating parks are glad to provide suggestions and advice to help new campers get going. “They don’t set up your tent for you,” Graham said, “but there’s plenty of help there if you need it.” Because the equipment you’re using is being loaned, pets are not allowed in the First-Time Camper Program. But if you find that you enjoy camping and return with your own gear, you’ll probably find that your dog enjoys the camping experience as much as you do. How successful has Georgia’s FirstTime Camper Program been? To date, more than 500 families have taken advantage of it. Follow-up studies suggest that a number of those families do indeed become campers too. Georgia’s program is drawing attention from other areas as well. “Several other states have expressed interest in setting up similar programs of their own,” Graham said. As of this writing, about a dozen Georgia state parks are participating in the First-Time Camper program. You can find an up-to-the-minute list of all participating parks at gastateparks.org/FirstTimeCamper. As it happens, several great FirstTime Camper destinations are located within easy driving distance of this neck of the woods. Two great choices are Red Top Mountain State Park,
near Acworth, or Fort Mountain State Park, near Chatsworth. These two parks, by the way, may also be able to accommodate groups of up to 18 people under the First-Time Camper program. Regular camping rates apply, and you’ll also need the $5 park pass. How do you make your First-Time Camper reservation? First, visit the website above to choose the park that you want to visit. Then call that park directly. Don’t call the 800 number. Let them know you’re a First-Time Camper. They’ll check your chosen date to be sure that the loaner gear is available. If your first-choice date is already booked, the park staff will help you find a good alternate. That’s all it takes to start an adventure that you and your family will never forget. Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the Hooch,” will help you discover the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, including the trails of the Cochran Shoals Unit. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www.chattahoocheemedia. com.
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Assisted Living and Memory Care
The Phoenix at Milton stands on a commitment to excellence We all want the best for our elderly loved ones. We want them to lead happy and fulfilling lives in their older years, in an environment that they enjoy and are comfortable with. However, there may come a time when they need more help with activities of daily living or more medical attention than a family caregiver can provide. The team at The Phoenix at Milton, scheduled to open Fall of 2016, understands the decision to move a loved one from their home into senior living is never an easy decision and each situation is different and complex, to say nothing of emotional. However, a move into a quality senior living community like The Phoenix at Milton can provide not only the assistance seniors may need, but a new, welcoming home designed to support them through the aging process. As part of the Phoenix experience, and one of the founding principles of the organization is a commitment to unwavering excellence. The new, state of the art, community is built purposefully to serve seniors in a home like environment that is safe and secure. The organization believes although their new communities are beautiful and well appointed, it is what is inside their walls that defines the Phoenix experience. Always with an eye on excellence, Phoenix Senior Living provides continued education and training, clinical care protocols and multiple quality assurance measures to fortify the standards that define the Phoenix experience of excellence. Every associate at The Phoenix at
Milton, will have completed a comprehensive Phoenix training curriculum concentrated on delivering excellence in the care and well-being of seniors of over 40 hours, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar which is the pathway to obtaining a CDP certification through the National Council for Certified Practitioners. All managers at The Phoenix at Milton will be Certified Dementia Practitioners At a minimum of once a month and unannounced, the Phoenix Leadership team, with over 30 years of collective experience in senior living, reviews on site, at each Phoenix community, the standards in resident care, clinical operations, regulatory and compliance, dining, facilities and maintenance and Human Resources and training. Phoenix Senior Living’s commitment to quality is also reflected in the fact the organization has a Vice President dedicated exclusively to Quality Assurance. The Phoenix team takes enormous pride in the trust families and seniors place in them and know their associates define that trust. The commitment to excellence at the Phoenix at Milton includes a focus on hiring associates who not only have the right skills and experiences but also who bring a caring heart for serving seniors. The professional and dedicated team at The Phoenix at Milton will have chosen to work there as their preferred place of employment, recognizing an organization of excellence who not only cares for and about seniors and their families, but also cares about their associates.
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(NAPSI)—Every 42 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack—but you needn’t be among them. Consider this: Julie Kubala was one of those statistics. She’s working now to ensure she doesn’t become a different stat—about 21 percent of women and 17 percent of men age 45 and older will have another heart attack within five years of their first one. To help, the American Heart Association (AHA) launched a new educational campaign aimed at reducing the number of repeat or recurrent heart attacks by arming survivors with simple but effective steps. “Our message is simple: Don’t wait for a second heart attack,” said Alice Jacobs, M.D., former AHA president and chair of the advisory group overseeing the new initiative. “Research shows there are some very clear things you can do to lower your chances of having another event.” • Take medication as directed— More than a third of heart disease patients don’t follow their medication treatment plans; more than a third of medication-related hospital readmissions are caused by people not taking their medicine as they should. • Have a follow-up doctor’s appointment—Heart attack survivors who don’t have a timely follow-up with their doctor may be up to 10 times more likely to be rehospitalized. • Complete a cardiac rehabilitation program—One study found that heart patients who completed cardiac rehab were 42 percent less likely to die of a second heart attack than those who didn’t. • Manage risk factors—Reducing risk factors such as physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and obesity lowers the chance of having a heart attack or needing heart surgery. • Develop a strong support system— People with low perceived social support have worse outcomes after a heart attack. Kubala goes to cardiac rehab and is learning the importance of being proactive to take control of her health. “I knew my family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes. What hadn’t really hit me was our family history of heart disease or how all of that can be related,” she said. “I couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Now I’m determined to do all I can to
get healthy and to stay healthy, but it’s not easy to keep on top of everything.” Dr. Jacobs, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine at Boston University Medical Center, said making it easier for patients and their health care providers to know, understand and follow research-based clinical guidelines is a key element of the association’s Guideline Transformation and Optimization initiative, under which the new heart attack campaign falls. “Having a heart attack can obviously be very traumatic, and afterward, patients and families can have a difficult time processing all that has happened and all that needs to happen to get better,” Dr. Jacobs said. “All the questions to answer, the instructions to remember and the medical terms to understand can be overwhelming. We want to help by providing simple, easy-to-follow steps, easy-to-use tools and trackers that can help people not just recover fully from this heart attack but prevent a future one.” Information and tools for patients, their families and their health care teams are developed at www.Heart.org/ HeartAttackRecovery. The American Heart Association’s Guideline Transformation and Optimization initiative is a comprehensive, coordinated approach to accelerate guidelines into clinical practice. By activating medical professionals to leverage science faster and measure clinical effectiveness, while empowering patients and caregivers to better manage health and participate in care coordination, the American Heart Association will help to drive better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. The initiative is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.
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Internal Medicine Milton’s New Community Medical Group The practice specializes in:
• Comprehensive approach to patient care • Disease prevention and promotion of health via wellness visits and routine physicals • Effective treatment of common acute medical illness • Effective management of chronic medical illnesses including Hypertension, Diabetes, High cholesterol, Heart disease, Hormonal Disorders, Digestive disease, Kidney Disease, Allergies, Respiratory Disorders,Infections, Blood Disease, Arthritis,Depression, and more • Care for patients with undefined symptoms and complaints - such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue etc • Preoperative evaluation of medical risks prior to surgery • Coordinate medical care when sub-specialists and hospitalization is involved • Women’s health • Adult Immunizations, Travel advice • DOT physicals, Sports physicals, employment physicals • Physician supervised weight loss management • Lifestyle management visits • COPD / Chronic Bronchitis screening • Peripheral Artery Disease screening • Minor procedures • Labs drawn in office
Our Mission: To be your lifelong health coach.
Our Approach: To get a complete understanding of your health condition and coach you to attain a healthy lifestyle.
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MMG is excited to offer: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening PAD is the hardening of the arteries supplying blood to the limbs. PAD not only causes pain and disability, it also is associated with a much higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. PAD screening is beneficial for people with risk factors like Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, High cholesterol, Heart disease, Family history, Heavy alcohol consumption, Poor diet, and physical inactivity and symptoms such as pain in legs during exercise, which is relieved during rest, cold legs, poor wound healing, constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation. PAD screening is done by using the ankle-brachial index (ABI) which is a quick, easy and non-invasive test. This screening typically takes less than 15 mins. COPD Screening Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes progressive lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. COPD screening is beneficial for anyone who has history of smoking, long-term exposure to air pollutants (including pollution and second-hand smoke), chronic cough, wheezing and or shortness of breath.
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COPD screening is done using a simple, non-invasive device called spirometer. This screening typically takes less than 10 mins. Lifestyle management program Lifestyle management visits help improve chronic medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, fatigue, etc. with customized lifestyle measures Weight loss program Physician supervised weight loss management program for people who are overweight or obese with or without chronic medical conditions. Schedule your appointment today to learn more about these beneficial services. MMG has promotional offers for these services for August and September 2016. Please access our website, www. MiltonMedicalGroup.com to learn more about MMG services. Milton medical group was founded by Dr. Savitha Shama to provide compassionate and quality health care to adolescence, adults and seniors in the North Metro Atlanta area. Dr. Sharma has been providing superior medical care in North Atlanta Metro area for the past 15+ years. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is on staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
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Why I like working for Dr. Leslie Gaskill, “I could fill up the page! I took a break from working and have been a stay at home mom until my son started school. I was definitely nervous about going back to work, but those fears were quickly erased when I was given the opportunity to work with Dr. Leslie Gaskill and her amazing office staff. We work as a team, and even though I live far away, the drive is more than worth it! I have learned so much working here due to the fact that our office does a lot of unique screenings from a physical, to pap smears, all the way to allergy testing. Patients really like the allergy testing here since the co pays are much less with a primary care physician than going to a specialist. We even do ultrasounds to see plaque in the arteries. We actually get rid of this plaque. Patients see it with their own eyes reverse from year to year. It’s all very amazing how far medicine has come! I love getting to know the patients and their families. One of the most important things is Dr. Gaskill focuses on prevention. We get the opportunity to keep healthy patients healthy, and make others aware of improvements that need to be made to their lifestyles to better themselves. Not very many people get to say that they enjoy what they do and who they work with, but I get to say both! The relationships made between the office staff and the patients definitely make our practice one of a kind.”
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Cardiovascular Prevention • Screening Tests • Allergy Tests Laser Acupuncture • Comprehensive Physicals “In regards to the laser treatments, all I can say is I used to have 6 to 7 sinus infections a year, primarily due to allergy problems. It has now been 16 months and I have not had any! I have also been without my asthma medications (Singular & Advair) for the same period of time with no troubles! This alone speaks for itself! I have also been participating with the Cardiovascular Prevention Program including all of the studies and tests (Genetic test & Cartoid scan). Today it is providing me peace of mind that I am doing everything possible to eliminate the risk of heart attack/disease. Staying on top of this allows me to actually see my progress and adapt accordingly. It’s been a real eye opener! Thank you Dr. Gaskill for all the you and your staff do!” MIKE DAWKINS - DULUTH, GEORGIA “To start out, I’ve been coming to see Dr. Gaskill and her friendly staff for 15 years. Dr. Gaskill’s treatments are very cutting edge that you don’t get everywhere else. I was able to receive an artery ultrasound, (one of many preventatives you can receive) and was made aware of my “artery age.” I made eating and life style changes and have made great improvements in my health. Dr. Gaskill is very personable and gets to know you as a person and not just as a patient. She spends time in the room with you to educate you with you your test results and explains how to make improvements if improvements are needed. I highly recommend Dr. Leslie Gaskill and her staff. They are a fantastic group of people!” DANIEL GELMAN - MARIETTA, GEORGIA
“When I first heard about Laser Acupuncture, I thought this is a joke right? As a child I was allergic to the world! I was given painful skin testing annually to see if the weekly allergy shots were working. It was a rough time as a child going through all that with asthma! I thought, what do I have to lose?? I had my initial testing done and to my amazement, the machine picked up all my allergies and even ones I did not know about! I was in total shock! I have now had several treatments and not only can my dog sleep in bed with me, it is the middle of rag weed season and I have not taken one Benadryl or allergy medication. Because of the incredible results I am now having my 7 year old son treated for his severe ADHD! The real amazing kicker is that it is pain free! No needle, no pain, nothing! And its FDA cleared! My son does not mind coming to the office for a treatment because he knows he feels nothing! I am excited to continue treatment and continue to see more and more results. Thank you so much Dr. Gaskill for your passion for your patient’s health!” STEPHANIE BROOKOVER - NORCROSS, GEORGIA
“The reason I came to Dr. Gaskill’s office is they do everything here! I got my well womans exam and my allergy testing done as well as my regular physical. The list goes on, and her staff is awesome! They always make me feel like I am a superstar! They are great and I love it here. Also, one reason I found out about it was one of my coworkers got laser acupuncture done and now he is able to do certain functions that he couldn’t do before and I am very happy here!!” ALICE FROST - NORCROSS, GEORGIA “The reason I love Dr. Gaskill and her practice is she has a personalized style of medicine that is also very comprehensive. Personally I love the naturopathic and holistic style of things when I can do things more naturally. She also has a great balance with her medical degree on what she can do to treat specific problems. She’ll do comprehensive tests to get real results that can be life changing and I think that is what’s missing from medicine today. Dr. Gaskill does a phenomenal job of filling that gap. “ JAKE WITTEN - NORCROSS, GEORGIA
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SFHS volleyball hosts All City Play Date & Fundraiser FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Saturday, Aug. 27, the South Forsyth High School Volleyball program will host the fourth annual All City Play Date and Fundraiser. All Forsyth County volleyball enthusiasts and future lady War Eagles are encouraged to attend. Twenty teams from around the area will compete, and all proceeds will go to establish a fund through the Supporting Adoption and Foster Families Together organization. This fund will enable children within the foster care community to participate in team sports. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and kids, and includes a program featuring every team as well local sponsor information. Raffle tickets will be on sale and an outdoor lunch food court featuring Toasted Cheese, Happy Belly food trucks and Freeze Cream specialty ice cream booth will be available. The SFHS Varsity team has eight returning players from the AAAAAA state runner up team who over the summer won a tournament at Auburn University. This year the team will be welcoming a new varsity coach, Stephanie Legall. In the past, she has coached high school volleyball and the University of Georgia’s volleyball team. Legall played volleyball at the University of Florida and competed on the German Women’s
DEATH NOTICES Emily Maxine Bowen, 78, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Elmer Cerny, of Alpharetta, passed away August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Janice Calhoun Clark, 62, of Cumming, passed away August 12, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Norma Coleman, of Alpharetta, passed away August 10, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
The South Forsyth High School Volleyball team gears up for the All City Play Date and Fundraiser. National team. She joins head varsity coach Kelly Wren and assistant varsity coach Fred Earley to lead the lady war eagles to hopefully another run at the state title. Anneliese Fillion, of Roswell, passed away on July 26, 2016. Submitted by her husband, Paul J. Fillion
Spirit scarves will be available for purchase provided by the SFHS Volleyball Booster Club. These spirit accessory sales in the past have helped bring in over $5,000 for the Booster Club to Neal Nunnally, of Alpharetta, passed away August 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Isla Russell, of Alpharetta, passed away August 10, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Gary Patty, 70, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
James Hallfred Williams, 101, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Mark Larson, of Roswell, passed away August 12, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Wyatt Marshall, 26, of Cumming, passed away August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Berlin Pless, of Roswell, passed away August 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Marilyn Mills, of Cumming, passed away August 15, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Martha Inez Sutton Puckett, 91, of Cumming passed August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Mark Douglas Collett, 73, of Cumming, passed away August 11, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
help the team be successful this season and for many years to come. For information and highlights from the season’s matches, visit southforsythvolleyball.com.
Steven Williams, of Roswell, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Tony Yang, of Roswell, passed away August 15, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA G O L F WAREHOUSE SALE: 1060 Union Center Drive Suite D, 30004. Saturday 8/27, 10am-3pm. Men’s and Women’s Blem Golf Shoes from $4.99, New Apparel from $9.99 and some accessories
Moving Sale JOHNS CREEK Massive Multi Family moving sale!! Medlock Bridge Subdivision, 930 Park Lane Court 30022. Saturday 8/27, 8am-3pm. Beds, headboards, treadmill, ping pong table, artwork, lamps, bar stools, dishes, dining room set, bakers rack, deck furniture, TV’s, other miscellaneous furniture etc.
Yard Sale MILTON Lake Laurel Subdivision off Hwy 9 Wood Branch Dr and Pine Bough Court. Multiple homes. Saturday 8/27, 8am-1pm. Antique bedroom suite, furniture, household items, children’s stuff, DVF luggage, decorator items.
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*Some Restrictions Yard Sale ROSWELL Multi family. Hawkins Cove Subdivision; Houze and Hembree Roads 30076. Saturday 8/27, 8am-2pm.
Animals Pet Care IN-HOME PET SITTING And dog walking per your routine. T r u s t w o r t h y, affordable, reliable. References. 10 years pet-sitting experience. 404-924-9215, info@ thegoldenleash.com IN-HOME PET SITTING and dog walking per your schedule. (First aid) certified, licensed, bonded. Caring, reliable, affordable! 603-355-2195. www. healthyspiritpetservice. com
Pet Supplies AQUARIUM: 60 gallon tank plus cabinet. Light plus timer, filter, air pump, heater, auto feeder, chemicals, books. $350. 770-8863268/Cumming
Bargains Antiques VINTAGE DRESSER/ MIRROR: Black walnut, 2 drawer, on legs. $175. 770-8898812 VINTAGE ROCKER: Black/gold, traditional. $75. 770-889-8812 Fill your position today! Call 770-442-3278 to advertise
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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 29 Building Supplies
Furniture
DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $800 both. 678-492-2300
DINETTE SET: 5-piece wooden, round table, 4 chairs $50. 864-2050319
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message
CORNER HUTCH: 6’ tall. Glass shelves, indoor lights. $300. 678-807-7112
Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Garden of Crucifixion. Lot 145A, Spaces 1,2, and 3. $4000/each or $11,000/all. (Retail $6995/each). Space includes vault, $500 additionally. 678-7583930. GREENLAWN ROSWELL Crucifixtion lot 48-D Space 1,2,3 & 4. Retail $5995/each. Buy @ $2995/each or $5000/ pair, or $9000/all 4. Mausoleum Building 1, Section A, Row 4, #19 & 20, retail $6995/ each, buy @ $4000/ each or $7000/both. 614-565-6944
Furniture BARSTOOLS: Three 24”, upholstered backs and seats. $100/all. 678-807-7112 E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER: Walnut, 5’ wide. $25. 770-889-8812 TWIN BED: Head Board and Foot Board, mattress. New! $87. 770-667-3577
TWIN HEADBOARDS, FOOTBOARDS, cherry, hardwood, traditional spindle styling. $100 each. 770-889-8812 BAR STOOLS, 3 wooden swivel top with back, oak finish, $45 all. 770-888-2790B E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER: Holds 40” TV, glass door, wood $60. 864-205-0319 ROCKER, wicker. Honey color, low back with cushion. $40. 770889-8812
Household WASHER, DRYER: Kenmore Series 90. Good condition! $425/ obo. 404-988-9271
Medical Equipment EZ CARRIER for mobility scooter or wheelchair or cargo. Fits 2” receiver. $225. 770-530-1188 WALKER: Hugo Elite, 4 wheels, seat backrest, saddleback $60. 770-530-1188
ARMOIRES: 6’ wood with 32” TV, $150 (without $100) 864205-0319
H O V E R O U N D MOBILE CHAIR MPV5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1700. 770-569-1103
MATTRESS, full-size with bed frame and box-spring $45. 864205-0319
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED: Chrome rails. 87”x40”. No mattress. Like new! $325. 770-530-1188
ROLLTOP DESK: Small, oak, 25 years old. $125. 770-8898812. European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $500. Photos. 678-549-6057.
Miscellaneous P O R T A B L E GENERATOR: PorterCable 10,000 watt. 20 HP Honda engine. Factory condition; never used! $950 firm. 470-239-2555.
Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 TROMBONE with case, like new $700. 470-297-3979 VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, top-spruce, backmaple. $200. 770-6670140 BUNDY ALTO SAXAPHONE Serviced; new pads and cork. $300. 770442-9260 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770552-4034 PIANO, BG, Yamaha. Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo. 404-455-8845 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787 CLARINET: Selmer, 1400 Student Model. Serviced, hard case. $250. 404-433-7311
Recreation
Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078
GUN CABINET: Wooden, with locking glass front and bottom storage. Holds 5 rifles. $100. 770-888-2790
Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215
GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275. 770-740-9757
3168 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford MLS 5720348 Great opportunity to get a piece of Hamilton Mill Rd frontage w/ acreage 5.98 at pricing below others parcels in area. Has 3/2 double wide that is in good condition on site for your use. Asking 349K Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097
Real Estate Acreage/Lots 257 Prospectors Ridge Dahlonega, Ga. Achasta lot for sale have not seen one for 30k what a steal, with Achasta Golf Course and property now under new owners and revamping entire course and grounds. great opportunity to buy and build or hold and sell. Call Gene Kerley, Keller Williams @ 770-630-8097
3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Home for Sale
POKER TABLE: Octagonal walnut, seats 8. $300. 770889-8812 BIKE: Mens TREK II: Very good condition! (Accessories available) $600 accessories included. 404-2913729
Homes with Land
POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $1100. 404-934-7307
Office/Business Equip/Supplies COMPUTER DESK, 6’ vertical, stand, $45. 864-205-0319
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1695 Spot Road Connector, Cumming. Bungalow on .71 acres with commercial potential and possible assemblage for more acreage. Backs up to Sawnee Elementary. Great location for landscaping, florist, antique shop, etc. House sold “as is” $125,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
3146 Camp Branch Road, Buford MLS 5719610 Rare find in one of the most unique, beautiful settings 4/3 all brick ranch on serene 2 plus acres with creek, surrounded by ponds, horses and nature. 400k Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097
Storage Buildings
Auto Donations
Miscellaneous
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2800SF. Unconditioned, no office/toilet, overheead door. No combustibles. $1500/month. 770401-6475
Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $159,000. 770845-5709
Business Services Legal Notice I, Hemant Kumar, son of Jagdish Prasad, born on 1st January 1977 shall henceforth be known as Hemant Kumar Verma.
Personal Services 360 Black Dog Trail, Morganton, Ga. MLS 5677549 Gorgeous 3/2 with partial unfinished basement w/finished 4th bedroom and stubbed for 3rd bath. All wood inside and out, Rock F/P Metal roof huge half wrap deck on almost 3 acres. Asking 179k Call gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-6308097
Retail Space for Sale Amelia Island, FL Small Cupcake Bakery Well-established. Minutes from the beach. Perfect 2nd career. Net $60,000+/year. No brokers. Confidential. 904-528-8267
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Handyman
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Haulers
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REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678914-2576. Competitive pricing. Many local references.
Flooring Installation & Repairs: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles! Satisfaction Guaranteed! 706-4294453
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237
Cleaning Services Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!” Housecleaning quality care for your home. Free Estimates and References. Martina 678656-4492. We know clean, leave the details to us!
Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-6482010. Professional, competitive, many local references.
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways. Stonework. 15 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-285-5995
Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678887-1868 for free estimate.
Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-9342766
Handyman Kitchen & Bath
Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations Home Maintenance Small Jobs Only Call Mike 404-647-1406 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-8950260
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Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
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