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Police seek employee Council tables Arnold Mill code in armed robbery MILTON, Ga. -- The City of Milton Police Department is seeking a 28-year-old Alpharetta man after an armed robbery. Jordan McKensi McCall, an Alpharetta man, is linked to an armed robbery at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 13075 Ga. 9, Milton, on Aug. 19. McCall is a former employee MCCALL of the business and has an active warrant for his arrest. He is a thin black male, approximately 6-foot-4 and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Detectives investigating the case also seek information on the two black male accomplices, pictured in security footage from the restaurant. McCall is known to associate in the Johns Creek area. If residents see him or have any information to share regarding the two other men in question, they are urged to contact Det. S.W. Hewitt of the Milton Police Department at 678-242-2612 or by email at stephen.hewitt@ cityofmiltonga.us. Any information on the case can be submit-

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – In a unanimous decision, the Milton City Council agreed to take another look at the Arnold Mill Form-Based Code overlay.

The vote was taken at their Aug. 17 meeting to table the item pending legal review. Despite the discussions and crafting on the code taking place over the past several months, disagreements in the community – notably some landowners along Arnold Mill Road – have raised questions about the proposed code. City Attorney Ken Jarrard said his office will review the

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Police are looking for both Jordan McCall and two men who helped him. ted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www. crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.

Conservation subdivision law moves forward Council hammers out details at workshop By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – The latest discussion of the Conservation Subdivision Ordinance in Milton was held Aug. 20 at a special-called work session of the city council. The meeting was to hash out some of the remaining concerns about the proposed law. A conservation subdivision is a development that allows the builder to condense homes on a smaller amount of property in order to preserve more green space than the law typi-

cally allows. The idea is this would keep more of the city “green” than would otherwise be possible. The city has been working on the CSO for over a year now, with multiple public meetings and drafts. The issue came to a head after the end of the recession when the housing industry picked back up. Residents noticed hundreds of homes suddenly being built on what had been woods or farmland. They worried about the “rural” nature of Milton that caused them to move to the city in the

first place. “We are being developed out as one-acre subdivisions,” said Councilmember Bill Lusk. “We have to take the bull by the horns.” The city is being careful to toe the line between developers’ property rights and the wants of many who live in the city. Lusk said there are some misconceptions as to just what a conservation subdivision does. “It’s not a matter of taking half the site and plop the allowed number of homes right down and cluster [them] in

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The proposed Arnold Mill Form-Based Code was tabled at the Aug. 17 Milton City Council meeting.

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Don’t use handgun for door knocker ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Lawrenceville man was arrested Aug. 16 for DUI after allegedly banging on hotel doors with a handgun then trying to drive way. Police were called to the Marriott hotel on Deerfield Parkway at 7:30 a.m. after reports of a man going doorto-door banging on the doors with a handgun. He was said to be driving a blue BMW. As police were searching the hotel, a blue BMW tried to leave the hotel parking lot. It was stopped by police. The driver, Christopher Gillings, 29, Lawrenceville, was asked if he had a weapon, and allegedly admitted to having one in the glove box. Only a holster was found. He then said the gun was locked in a hotel room, which was why he was banging on doors, to get it back. When speaking with him, police say they noticed a smell of alcohol. He allegedly admitted to taking several shots. The gun was not found and Gillings was instead charged with DUI.

Shoplifters flushed without success ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Two suspected shoplifters found out the hard way that sunglasses do not flush well. Police were called to the Macy’s store at North Point Parkway Aug. 14 after a report of two men stealing eight pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses, valued between $160 to $215 each. The men fled the store toward a nearby motel.

Police found two suspects, identified as Victory D. Shakespeare, 23, and Ronald Curtis Lewis, 23, both of Atlanta, in the lobby restrooms allegedly trying to flush the stolen sunglasses down the toilet. Store employees positively identified the men as the shoplifters. They are also suspected in a similar incident two days earlier. Both men were arrested for shoplifting. Lewis was also charged on a shoplifting warrant from Dunwoody.

$9K bill run up after card stolen ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Someone stole a resident’s wallet and charged $9,000 on it within two hours. The victim told police she was shopping at the Home Goods store on North Point Parkway Aug. 8. She arrived about 11:30 a.m. and left about 1 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the victim received a call from her credit card company about fraudulent activity. Her credit card was used at the Home Depot on Windward Parkway to buy four gift cards, totaling $5,000. Four more gift cards, each for $1,000, were bought at the Target store on North Point Parkway.

Why steal at all? MILTON, Ga. – A Loganville man was arrested Aug. 10 after buying several expensive electronic items and then allegedly attempting to steal a phone case. Employees of the Fry’s Electronics store on Ga. 9 told police they saw the suspect come into the store and begin shopping. He picked up two iPhone cases as well as two keyboards and a flying drone. He paid for all the items except one phone case, which he had put in his pants. He was arrested as he left the store.

3 catalytic converters stolen from Hondas ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three vehicle owners reported Aug. 13 their catalytic converters had been stolen. All three vehicles were Honda models. Two of them were damaged overnight in a neighborhood off Windward Parkway. The third was off nearby North Point Parkway. The victims reported getting into their vehicles early in the morning and hearing loud noises. Checking underneath, they discovered the damage and found bolts on the ground. New converters are valued between $250-$500 each.

Wanted: lifting forks taken from forklift MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with a $1,200 a set of lifting forks Aug. 10. The victim told police he last saw the items, which attach to a forklift, the prior Friday, Aug. 7, when he left work. The lifting forks were taken from a neighborhood under construction off Taylor Road.

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DUI arrests ►► Victor Quevedo Martinez,

39, of Woodstock, was arrested July 31 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Henry Mark Ryckeley, 36, of Acworth, was arrested Aug. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Carol S. Miller, 66, of Streamside Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Sudeep Telang, 41, of Alstonefield Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Harrison Kent Knofs, 21, of Marietta, was arrested Aug. 1 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Abbie Lynn Andersen, 36, of Jones Ferry Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Buice Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired tag and tire requirements. ►► Derek Taylor Hubbs, 27,

of Oak Bridge Trail, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 6 on Haynes Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, open container, following too close, no license and no insurance. ►► Matthew Ryan Higgins, 23, of Naples, Florida, was arrested Aug. 9 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Bhaskar Reddy Konatham, 37, of Ashleigh Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign. ►► Christopher Barton Sweat, 24, of Townsend, was arrested Aug. 9 on Morris Road in Johns Creek for DUI and stop sign violation. ►► Anna Elizabeth Myers, 26, of Calibre Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested July 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and following too close. ►► Robert Frank, 31, of Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, was arrested July 10 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and impeding traffic. ►► Kordell Jeffrey Woods, 34, of Snellville, was arrested July 10 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Avonte Dior Moore, 29, of Atlanta, was arrested July 11 on Creekside Way in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain

lane, open container and possession of a scheduled I and II controlled substance. ►► DeShawn M. Slaughter, 42, of Belcourt Parkway, Roswell, was arrested July 18 on Belcourt Parkway in Roswell for DUI. ►► Justin Park, 23, of Duluth, was arrested July 18 on West Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Ronald Stewart Smalls, 46, of Marietta, was arrested July 18 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and headlight requirements. ►► Isreal Robert Peek, 38, of Connemara Road, Roswell, was arrested July 19 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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►► Mary Alice Thompson, 22,

of Loganville, was arrested July 19 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Tomeka Kawanna Williams, 36, of Mableton, was arrested July 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and suspended license.

DRUG arrests ►► Jared Michael Alexander,

22, of Aston Hall Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Cortez R. Gladney, 21, of Lilburn, was arrested Aug. 8

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Georgia’s unemployment rate declines to 6.0% in July Initial unemployment claims up ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reprots that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 6.0 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.1 percent in June. The rate was 7.2 percent in July 2014. “It’s been more than seven years since Georgia’s unemployment rate was this low, and the credit belongs to our employers who continue to create jobs and put people to work,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “In July, we had 89,400 more jobs than in the same period a year ago.” The national unemploy-

Subdivision: Continued from Page 1 one area,” he said. “It depends on the physical features — streams, flood plains, natural features.” The homes and development should conform to the terrain, leaving most if not all the natural features alone, or conserved. The conservation subdivisions would only apply for developments over 20 acres in size and would be an option, not a requirement. For developments not wishing to use those, the city proposes using an “enhanced” AG-1 zoning. Currently, “AG-1” is the dominant zoning in Milton and allows houses of one per acre. With the enhanced zoning, buffers along the property would be extended, and entrances to neighborhoods would be set back and be required to be simple constructions. It also required 10 percent of the property to be green space. The current standards would apply to sites smaller

ment rate for July was 5.3 percent. The number of jobs in Georgia increased to 4,252,200 in July, up by 4,600, or 0.1 percent, from June. The growth came mostly in local government, 4,300; professional and business services, 3,100; retail trade, 2,800; and leisure and hospitality, 1,700. The overall increase was offset somewhat by job losses in state government, 2,400; educational services, 2,100; and finance and insurance, 1,100. Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.1 percent, from 4,162,800 in July 2014. The national jobgrowth rate was also 2.1 per-

cent. Most of the job growth in Georgia came in trade, transportation and warehousing, 32,200; leisure and hospitality, 20,300; professional and business services, 20,200; health care and social assistance, 14,100; manufacturing, 4,400; financial activities, 2,900; and construction, 400. Government lost 2,800 jobs. “I encourage job seekers and employers to use EmployGeorgia, our new job listing service, where more than 77,000 job openings in Georgia were posted in July,” said Butler. Visit www.employgeorgia.com to learn more about EmployGeorgia and to post or search for jobs. While the rate declined in July, the number of ini-

The conservation subdivisions would only apply for developments over 20 acres in size and would be an option, not a requirement. For developments not wishing to use those, the city proposes using an “enhanced” AG-1 zoning. Currently, “AG-1” is the dominant zoning in Milton and allows houses of one per acre. than 20 acres. There are many issues that remain to hammer out, notably wastewater. Under the proposed ordinance, septic would be shared by the homes in a development, and potentially be shared among several developments. Unfortunately, this can create issues with reliability with the system, which can fail for systems under 100 homes. A related issue is who

should be in control of the wastewater systems – an HOA, the city or a private company. Should the wastewater system fail, who would be responsible? Experts on wastewater systems said the local municipality is often the one who ends up carrying the bag when systems fail. Julie Zahner-Bailey, a former councilwoman, expressed her concern over the CSO, saying, among other things, it

tial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 2,868, or 8.8 percent, to 35,487 in July. Most of the increase was due to temporary claims filed in manufacturing and administrative and support services, which includes temporary employment agencies. Over the year, claims were down by 7,171, or 16.8 percent, from 42,658 filed in July 2014. The decline came mostly in manufacturing, administrative and support services, health care and social assistance, and accommodations and food services. From June to July, the state’s labor force decreased by 15,831 to 4,744,280, but it remained higher than in July 2014, when it was 4,735,848. —Jonathan Copsey does not take density appropriately into account and that the wastewater issue is private sewer extension, also leading to an increase in density. “Private sewer is sewer extension. We promised we wouldn’t do that [when the city was formed],” she said. “It’s not right.” Other residents voiced concern over the requirements of green space or large viewshed setbacks, which bar certain development within up to 100 feet of the road. In the end, it will be up to the city council to decide what features they wish to include in the ordinance, and it will likely be just one of the tools in the city’s belt to control development. “There is no one silver bullet,” said Carter Lucas, Milton’s Public Works director. Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood agreed. “None of these are a total fix,” he said. Rather, they are a start. The issue is scheduled to come before council next at their Sept. 21 meeting.

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CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE The Mayor and Council of the City of Milton wish to notify the citizenry of the upcoming meetings pertaining to the FY 2016 proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget: 1.

Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing: A second public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Budget Adoption: The FY 2016 budget will be considered for adoption by the Mayor and Council after the second public hearing at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

These meetings will be held at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Suite 107E, Milton, GA 30004. The proposed budget will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The documents will also be included in the agenda packet for both meetings. The packets are published on the city’s website at www.cityofmiltonga.us.

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Alpharetta resident to turn 100 Claims children and chocolate keys to happy life By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The United States, which currently has the greatest number of known centenarians of any nation, will have one more in September when Alpharetta resident Dorothy Stafford celebrates her 100th birthday. Stafford, who has lived in Alpharetta for 20 years, attributes her long life to “three C’s”- children, chocolate and curiosity. A few weeks before her big day, Stafford said each new generation of children in her family has kept her going. Beyond being a mother to two daughters, Stafford was vital in the raising of her four granddaughters and five greatgrandsons. And she is eagerly awaiting her chance to become a great-great-grandmother with the arrival of a new family member due in February. “I love being with children,” she said. “The children are what keep me going.” Stafford’s granddaughter Cathy agreed, saying Stafford

Dorothy Stafford will turn 100 years old Sept. 17. has taken on a motherly role for all the children in the family. “Wherever the kids where, that’s where [Stafford] was,” her daughter Carol said. That included moving to Florida in the 1970s and then to Alpharetta 20 years ago. The majority of Stafford’s family currently lives either in North Fulton or Cherokee County and they often get together with Stafford at her Alpharetta

home. Stafford believes that her life has been a happy one. “I’ve seen lots of things and gone lots of places. I came from a happy family,” she said. “I didn’t have a hard life. My life was so good when I compare it to so many other people.” Stafford recalled a variety of major historical events of the

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Farmer’s Almanac: Wet winter, cool, wet summer coming Forget General Lee, I’ve got the Farmer’s Almanac. For the uninitiated, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is an annual publication that goes back to (it claims) 1792. It has Revue & News Editor received acclaim for its predicjonathan@ tions of weather for the entire appenmediagroup.com coming year as well as some articles and lists filled with good-natured wit and humor. Late summer It even says so on the cover – “Useful, with a pleasant degree and early fall – of humor.” September and Who can argue with that? So what weather is in store October – is for us this next year? In short, a cold, wet winter followed by a expected to be cool, wet summer. The almanac predicts much much warmer of Georgia will have a cold and than normal wet winter, with the northern with higher-thanreaches of the state included in the “cold, snowy” winter of average rainfall. the Appalachian states. We will have below-normal snowfall, with ice in January ously, my interest was piqued. and snows in December and In more scientific fact, we February. will have a “supermoon” Nov. April and May will be about 14, 2016. This is when the typical – cool with normal moon is at its closest approach rainfall – followed by that cool, to the Earth in its orbit, rainy summer. Late summer making it appear larger than and early fall – September normal. The last time this and October – is expected to happened was Jan 26, 1948; be much warmer than northe next time it will happen mal with higher-than-average will be Nov. 25, 2034. rainfall. There’s a little bit for everyNovember will be very dry, one, it seems, in the Almanac. however much of next year I don’t know about anyone should make up for it with else, but I will keep it handy, above-average rainfall. ticking off everything it gets After stepping up your right and making note of all it small talk with all the weather gets wrong. tidbits, you can delve into the Check back with me next articles and lists year for a tally. of predictions that accompany the book. In the coming year of fashion, fringes are back (why?). Also, black business suits are coming back for men, apparently previously being seen as “inappropriate” for work. I always knew I was a trendsetter! Drone use will increase by civilians as we learn new ways to creep people out and increase the fear of things in the sky. The Farmer’s Almanac even has a whole article dedicated to The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims to have a growing the surprisingly high success rate in predicting the best “beer garden.” Obvi- coming year’s weather.

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When in need, please ask for help For the past few weeks I’ve been working on multiple stories involving domestic violence. I’ve talked to directors of local safe houses, heard from community members and read statistic after disheartening statistic. It’s no surprise that domestic violence happens in all communities regardless of age, race, gender, religion or socio-economic status. It even happens in Forsyth and North Fulton counties, places we like to think are safe. While they are indeed wonderful places to call home, they are also not without their own dark secrets. As the newspaper you’re reading now has reported far too often lately, Forsyth and North Fulton are hardly immune to violent confrontations between family members that end in beatings, abuse and even death. Even through all the upsetting interviews I’ve had lately, one message was clear — there are a multitude of available resources and kind people willing and eager to help those in need. More than once I was asked if I was going to provide a list of numbers victims can call, and I have on each article I’ve written. But it still takes that incredibly courageous first step of picking up the phone and dialing those numbers for things to change. It is sometimes said that the first step is the hardest, and, for victims of domestic violence, truer words have never been spoken. Recently, I talked to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office about how they help victims. I spoke with four people that day and each one said there are plenty of resources that cater to just about anything a victim might need. Their officers hand out pamphlets every time they go on a call, even if the situation

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Thankfully in Forsyth the numbers have reduced, but it’s not enough. It won’t be enough until the crime reports cease to fill pages in the local paper. doesn’t seem to be abusive. Making victims aware of all those resources, however, seems to be the challenge. One of the women I spoke with told me about her sister who had been in an abusive situation for eight years. Had she known about all the forms of assistance available to her, her sister said, she may have left sooner. It is heartbreaking to know there are so many options, yet so many people - especially people who need them - aren’t aware and don’t reach out for help. We as a community need to step it up and help fill the gap between need and knowledge. If we think someone we know is in danger, we should

help them take that first step, which may be nothing more than admitting something potentially devastating is going on. If we don’t think anyone we know is in an abusive relationship, we should still educate ourselves about help that is available, just in case we’re blindsided one day by a dark reality that resides in every community, no matter how wonderful. Domestic violence comes in many shapes and sizes and often doesn’t rear its ugly head until it’s too late. That needs to end. When I first started writing about domestic violence, it was because there were so many murders and shootings. I didn’t like discussing it because it’s not something you want to think about. But I soon realized that the more knowledgeable people are, the better the victims in our communities will fare. So I wrote about it. Then I wrote about it some more. The more I learned, the more it made me mad and upset. It’s an uncomfortable topic, I know. But it’s something we need to start talking about. Thankfully in Forsyth the numbers have reduced, but it’s not enough. It won’t be enough until the crime reports cease to fill pages in the local paper. The only way we can stop or at least lessen domestic violence is by increasing awareness and coming together to help one another. A great start would be saving the help-line phone numbers in my related story. Someday, someone you know just might need to take that incredibly courageous first step of picking up the phone and dialing one of those numbers for things to change.

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Sturgis named Eagle Scout ROSWELL, Ga. – The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which contains the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, held a special Board of Review on Aug. 10, 2015 for Caleb Sturgis of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Sturgis passed his Board of Review and is now an Eagle Scout. His Eagle project was the renovation of the patio at Lebanon Baptist Church, replacing a dirt periphery with pavers. In addition, he designed and constructed four large picnic tables for this area. Pictured are Sturgis receiving his Completion of Eagle Requirements Certificate from his Troop Eagle Coordinator Richard Gruver. —Jonathan Copsey

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New Canton St. project snags over parking Roswell bureaucrats’ competing demands put businessman on horns of dilemma By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Bill Plummer owns a nice property with frontage on Roswell’s Canton Street, perhaps the trendiest restaurant/entertainment quarter-mile in North Fulton. That’s the good news. Plummer got a taste of the bad news when he brought forward a plan to expand his 3,000-square-foot building at 980 Canton Street, adjacent to the recently closed 9 Street Kitchen. He was the guest speaker Aug. 19 at the monthly Town Builders Breakfast sponsored by Roswell NEXT, a business group that supports a better Roswell. Plummer and restaurateur George Ippolito have a plan to introduce an Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant on Canton Street. But any new construction or

renovations must first pass muster with Roswell’s Historic Preservation Commission. While Plummer’s property is not historical, it is in the district and therefore changes must have HPC approval. “They really liked my plan. In fact they asked me to expand it,” Plummer said. “They wanted me to bring the building 55 feet forward so that Canton Street frontage would align with the other buildings on Canton,” he said. The 980 Canton building is on a shotgun lot, meaning its frontage is narrow and the vertical side is long. The long side would face the private drive that serves the mixed-use townhouse complex behind his property. Many Canton Street patrons will remember the lawn next to the former 9 Street Kitchen where patrons could picnic. That is Plummer’s front

yard, which will disappear now to meet the HPC demands. “It’s a 55-foot expansion now, almost double what I planned. But Ippolito’s is taking it all, so I had the architects draw up a new plan,” he said. What he has now is a 12,000-square-foot project. Plummer is also seeking a variance for one 3,200-squarefoot condo upstairs where he and his wife will live, which is not only permissible under the city’s Unified Development Code, it is the same as the townhouses behind him. Roswell allows businesses below and residences above. However, when the plan came before the Roswell Planning Commission, they took exception to the four parking spots in front of the building that will go away with the expansion. Plummer has arranged for reserved parking with two spaces at nearby Founders Hall and 25 spaces at the Roswell United Method-

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Canton Street property owner Bill Plummer stands in front of the existing building on Canton and holds up the plans he would like to see approved for the site.

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Officials formally open the Alpharetta Innovation Center Aug. 20.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In keeping with Alpharetta’s tag line as the “Technology City of the South,” the newest instrument in its kit to spur on innovation opened Aug. 20. The Alpharetta Technology Commission’s Innovation Center formally opened its doors on Webb Bridge Road. The center is a 24/7 technology co-working space with event, office and conference room space. “This is exciting stuff and it’s only going to get better,” said Mark Hubbard, CEO of the ATC. He described the innovation center as the “center of gravity for innovation in North Fulton.” Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the center provides an important need in the technology community in Alpharetta and surrounding North Fulton. “One goal of the commission is to connect technology companies with each other,” Belle Isle said. “We wanted to create a space where technology companies can come together and connect.”

Local state Sen. Brandon Beach said the center is integral to the pipeline of creating and keeping hi-tech jobs in Georgia. “This is the only technology city of the South,” said Beach. “We as a state are committed to having cutting-edge infrastructure to help. You supply the ideas and we will supply the talent and the infrastructure.” Badsha Das, of 8d Designs, a technology design company housed in the new Innovation Center, said the space was ideal for his company. “There are lots of other companies here,” he said. “This feels like our place. This is for us.” While other locations offer casual work space for companies, this is one specifically for tech startups. Belle Isle said the effort was to create, foster and, importantly, retain technology companies in Alpharetta. “This is the beginning point, but not the end in terms of technology and innovation in Alpharetta,” said Belle Isle. The Innovation Center is located at 2972 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta 30009. For more information, visit www.alpharettatech.org.

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Cumming Playhouse director to produce show By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Linda Heard, longtime executive director of the Cumming Playhouse, is adding a new line to her resume — producer. Heard, who has worked for the city for 26 years, has been operating the Playhouse, 101 School St., since 2004, when it first opened, but she now wants to take her experience to the next level. Heard asked city officials if it was possible for her to produce her own show at the Playhouse. “Of course the first answer is not as an employee,” Heard said. “So I established an LLC. It was my first intention that I would leave the city then be able to do some shows just like any other theater company. But we had some discussions and they felt it could be worked out that I could stay and from time to time do a show.” On Aug. 18, the Cumming City Council approved a theater license agreement between

the Cumming Playhouse and Proctor, Turner and Green LLC, Heard’s company. Heard said her business will now be just another HEARD theater company producing a show about once a year. “I’ve doubled my work; it’s good and bad,” Heard said. “I’m learning a lot about directing whereas before I was just the money person for the city, booking all the shows, taking care of the disbursements and advertising. Which I still do, but in the moonlight hours I’ll be trying to produce the show.” Her opening act will debut Oct. 1 and the show will be “Smoke on the Mountain.” “We’re well into rehearsals,” Heard said. “That show has been very popular at the Playhouse. It’s a hard act to follow, so we’re hoping we do a good job and people will like it.” Her background with the

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Linda Heard has operated the Cumming Playhouse since 2004. Playhouse is something Heard hopes will help her. “I think it’ll be fine because I understand the other side

from having worked with it for so long,” Heard said. “I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been watching everyone else direc-

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Canton St. Continued from Page 12 ist Church’s parking lot near Canton Street. That didn’t satisfy the planning commission. The RUMC parking lot is 925 feet from the proposed restaurant, and guidelines call for remote parking to be within 800 feet. “No one has enough parking on Canton Street,” Plummer noted. “And the Historic Preservation Commission is taking what I do have.” Too bad, says the planning commission. It is recommending he take 45 feet of the back of the expansion for four additional parking spots. Now Plummer says he is between a rock and a hard place. A simple expansion has morphed into shifting his building forward but no real expansion. “I’m making every effort to fit in. The long frontage of the building will be segmented with different brick so it will look like a row of four or five

This is what people would see from the Canton Street elevation.

storefronts,” he said. So far he has been before city officials four times, and four times he has been asked to redesign the project. But the deal-killer is the parking. “I’m not going to move the building 55 feet in front and then cut off 45 feet in back. That makes no economic

sense,” Plummer said. He goes before the Roswell City Council Sept. 16. There, after 10 months and $50,000 in surveys and architectural plans, he hopes to come to reconciliation over what all agree would be a project that adds vibrancy to the Canton district.

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Experience high fashion with Avalon and Bert’s Big Adventure Avalon is joining forces with Bert’s Big Adventure this September for “Noon to Night in Avalon,” a Fall Fashion Beneﬁt. The event will be Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. on Avalon Boulevard. The evening will feature a cocktail reception with fare from Avalon’s famed eateries followed by a fabulous fashion show featuring models from Bert’s Big Adventure families and Atlanta celebrities. The fashion to be modelled will be provided by Avalon’s famed retailers, including American Threads, Anthropologie, Athleta, Banana Republic, BCBG, Bonobos, Calypso St. Barth, Columbia, The Cosmetic Market, Destination Maternity, Dry Bar, exhale, fab’rik, Flywheel, Francesca’s, Free People, Gap, Gap Kids, J. Jill, J.

McLaughlin, Janie & Jack, Johnny Was, Kendra Scott, Kinnucan’s, Lenscrafters, Lou & Grey, Marmi, Road Runner, Sage, Soft Surroundings, Tommy Bahama and Tumi. While the models are strutting their stuff on the runway, guests can enjoy treats from eateries such as Bantu, Colletta, Cru Wine Bar, The El Felix, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory, Goldberg’s, Oak Steakhouse, Ted’s Montana Grill. Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a nonproﬁt organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, ﬁve-day journey to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. Visit experienceavalon.com for more information and to learn how you can purchase tickets.

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CRÚ serving flights to Napa Valley & beyond daily CRÚ Food & Wine Bar An escape to Wine Country right in the heart of Avalon CRÚ Food & Wine Bar offers the experience of tasting rooms featured at top wineries around the world. With a wine menu that boasts over 300 selections, 50 by the glass and 13 unique wine flights daily, you will be transported to another world without ever having to leave Alpharetta. Well-known for their cheese and wine flights such as Sexy Reds, Backpacking Through Europe and Wine Spectator Top 100, flights are typically paired by region, varietal or style and presented with Tasting Note Cards that guests often take home. The Wine Country experience wouldn’t be complete without CRÚ’s extensive dining menu featuring Napa-style cuisine and stone-fired pizzas. Indulge in Chef-driven contemporary cooking that spotlights fresh seasonal ingredients and perfectly complements your wine.

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The Vintage Wine & Tapas Bar at Whole Foods Market Avalon Whole Foods Market Tucked away upstairs at Whole Foods Market Avalon you will ﬁnd The Vintage, a charming little eatery specializing in seasonal dishes and ﬁne wines. With a new menu coming in early September, you can escape from the bustle of the store and sample an array of wines-on-tap, expertly paired with our menu items. There is always something going on upstairs at The Vintage. Join us for $3 Sangrias on Tuesdays, $3 Pints on Wednesdays, and Half-Off Wine Cocktails on Thursdays. We are also now serving brunch every Sunday from 11am to 2pm. This beautiful space is also available for private parties. For booking information please contact us at (678) 534 3138. Follow us on Facebook @WholeFoodsAvalon www.wholefoodsmarket.com/avalon

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Fashionable footwear Marmi Passionate about women’s fine footwear, Marmi opened its first specialty boutique in 1986 and has rapidly grown into a recognizable leader in fashionable, European influenced footwear and accessories. We pride ourselves in providing unparalleled customer service to our shoppers. Our highly trained sales associates are here to offer styling advice, and help you find shoes that are not only comfortable but the right size for the best fit. The attention to detail and uniqueness of our shoes, along with the broad selection of sizes and widths, allows Marmi to stand apart from other shoe and department stores. And this Fall season is no exception. Marmi delivers great designs for all occasions in the top 2015 Fall trends; boots & booties, classic pumps, color blocking, cutout designs, and athletic inspired silhouettes. We invite you to shop our Fall Preview event and enjoy 10% off new fall arrivals now through Sunday August 30.

Tommy Bahama It’s time for a new season and we are moving from the fast-past Waikiki to a place of rest and recharge: Sea Ranch. We chose this location because it’s the California nobody knows. In fact, sparsely populated and still pristine, it’s almost the Anti-California. It sits 100 miles north of San Francisco in a place few people come to. Its isolation made it an artist’s haven; writers like Robinson Jeffers and Henry Miller came here to ﬁnd their inspiration. Inspired by the relaxed sophistication of coastal living, Tommy Bahama is dedicated to the good life. Stylish, upscale offerings include apparel for men and women, footwear, jewelry, accessories and home décor, all designed to help you relax in style.

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Avalon Section Johnny Was Inspired by the exotic, the Johnny Was Fall 2015 Collection embodies global cool. Try one of our signature embroidered tunic tops in rich Marsala red, styled with printed pants or faux-leather leggings. Ward off the Fall weather in one of our statement embroidered wrap cardigans or a luxe printed velvet jacket. Escaping the cold instead? Johnny Was offers resort-ready printed silk caftans and cotton peasant blouses to add to your packing list. Inspired by the quintessential California bohemian lifestyle, JOHNNY WAS creates beautifully crafted, timeless clothing and accessories for the sophisticated free spirit. Vibrant signature prints and exclusive embroidery designs adorn relaxed tunic tops and ﬂowy maxi dresses; unique pieces you’ll treasure for years to come. (678) 254-0623 www.johnnywas.com

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No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts Drybar Drybar is a refreshingly simple concept: No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts, for only $40. One of the best parts about Drybar, besides the awesome blowouts, is the experience. Unlike a traditional salon, at Drybar you sit at a beautifully appointed bar while watching chick ﬂicks and being served complimentary beverages. They’re known for their top-of-the line customer service and relentless focus on making every client they see look and feel like a million bucks. With over 40 locations, two here in Atlanta, Drybar Alpharetta-Avalon,4155 Avalon Blvd and Drybar Buckhead, 102 West Paces Ferry Rd NW. Drybar Alpharetta offers a private VIP Room with 4 styling chairs - perfect for small parties! Drybar also has their own product line crafted for the perfect blowout at home; it’s available for purchase in their shops, online, Sephora and QVC.

Atlanta’s ‘Best Salon’ is now In Alpharetta Van Michael Founded in Buckhead in 1984 by brothers Van and Michael Council, Van Michael Salons are full-service, Aveda-concept salons featuring top stylists from around the world and offering the latest in haircuts, color and styling. Nominated by Modern Salon magazine and the North American Hairstyling Awards for “Salon Design of the Year,” the gorgeous new salon at Avalon is Van Michael Salon’s seventh Atlantaarea location and the company’s ﬁrst in Alpharetta. Van Michael Salons’ complete dedication to client satisfaction has earned frequent “Best Of” honors from notable publications including ELLE, Allure, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlantan, and Jezebel and a loyal client base of more than 100,000 Atlantans. All Van Michael Salon locations use and sell Aveda products and offer tiered pricing based on service level. Appointments can be made by calling 678-987-3678.

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Discover the only fitness studio you need Exhale Exhale Avalon’s Core Fusion classes are a full suite of core centric workouts dedicated to physical transformation and mindfulness through barre, yoga, interval training, sports conditioning and cardio. Safe, effective, exciting, and always evolving, our Core Fusion classes are designed to complement each other when you mix and match — for a lifetime of maintaining strength, ﬂexibility and a youthful body. 770.282.3073 • exhalespa.com/Avalon

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MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K RACE

Join Mayor David Bell Isle for the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race in downtown Alpharetta. Thursday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. food and music; 7 p.m. race start. City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Visit awesome alpharetta.com for more info

EVENTS: FREE PHOTOS WITH ICE PRINCESSES

What: Families are invited to stop by to get a complimentary photo taken with their favorite ice queen and her friends. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.- noon. Where: The Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: Call 678-297-0102 or email Layne@awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: Creativity hits the park the last Saturday of the month through September in downtown Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists who create masterpieces right before your eyes. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Old Milton Park, 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

HEALTH, FITNESS & LIFESTYLE FAIR

What: Every age group will find help, services and health-care information at low cost to no cost. Screenings and services will include mammograms, hearing, eye, back/stress, senior care, flu shots, fitness, nutrition and much more. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta More info: 770-331-5543

SUMMER CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE

What: Roast marshmallows over an open fire and walk along a moonlit forest trail. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 8-10 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road,

ABA BUSINESS EXPO AND TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Over 70 exhibitors in addition to local restaurants providing food for attendees. Friday, Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Visit alpharetta businessexpo.com for more info.

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THE BRUSHWORK SOCIETY’S SUMMER EXHIBITION

What: A reception with the artists of The BrushWork Society, who are featured in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center’s first-ever artist collective through Oct. 6. When: Sunday, Aug. 30, from 3-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: Free More info: thebrushworksociety.com

ATLANTA JEWISH BOWLING LEAGUE

What: A meet-and-greet for the Atlanta Jewish Bowling League, an adult league looking to increase its membership. The league will bowl on Sunday nights starting Sept. 20 When: Sunday, Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m., including free bowling. Where: Brunswick Zone, 785 Old Roswell Road More info: 678-393-6339 or 404-667-7752

“YOU’RE NOT ALONE” BOOK SIGNING

What: Dr. Genie Burnett, founder of Manna Fund, launches the foundation’s first publication, “You’re Not Alone,” compiled and written by those who have found their way through an eating disorder. When: Sunday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m. Where: Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St, Roswell. More info: mannafund.org

THE CHATTAHOOCHEE: RE-IMAGINE OUR RIVER

What: A 22-minute film that lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the Chattahoochee River and its surrounding watershed. When: Saturdays and Sundays until Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road,

GEORGIA PIEDMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

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High school students are welcome to audition for all positions. Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-noon . Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road Roswell Visitgpyoa.org for more info, 978-375-7493 or email lymanlouis10@ comcast.net

Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter. org

SUNSET SIPS – BUTTERFLY NIGHTS

What: Stroll the Chattahoochee Nature Center after hours. Stop by the green roof to grab a beverage (beer and wine available for purchase), hear live acoustic music from local musicians, and enjoy CNC’s 127 acres at sunset. When: Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter. org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: A NIGHT OF WORSHIP WITH THIRD DAY’S MAC POWELL

What: Third Day lead singer Mac Powell will perform, with opening act Christopher Williams When: Sunday, Aug. 30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks on the lawn; worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Cost: $15 advance/$20 at the door More info: rumc.com/ macpowell

OPEN MIC NIGHTS

What: Open Mic Night When: Mondays Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 200, Cumming More info: myrosatis.com What: Open Mic Night When: Wednesdays Where: Abbotts Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: abbottsbar.com

MISS MARY’S ICE CREAM CRANKIN’

Old-fashioned ice cream social, offering over 100 flavors of homemade ice cream and celebrity judges to rate the best flavors. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m. The Roswell Square. Visit missmarysicecream.org for more info.

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What: Open Mic Night When: Thursdays Where: Suwanee Pizza Tavern 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite 150 Suwanee More info: sptavern.com

listener who loves hearing all kinds of stories. Registration required. Ages 5 and up. When: Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 16, 4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: email anne.vagts@ LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: fultoncountyga.gov to register, call 404-613-6735 FAMILY STORYTIME What: Enjoy interactive storytime, including stories, finger YOUTH READING TUTOR plays and songs. Ages 0-5. What: An American Youth When: Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Dec. Literacy foundation certified 8, 10:30 a.m. reading tutor will offer free Where: Milton Branch, 855 one-on-one coaching focusing Mayfield Road, Milton on decoding skills, phonemic More info: 404-613-4402 awareness, phonics, fluency and comprehension. When: Most Thursdays FREE ESL CLASSES through Dec. 10, 3-5:30 p.m. What: Conversational EngWhere: Ocee Branch, 5090 Ablish. All levels. No registration botts Bridge Road, Johns Creek required. More info: 770-360-8897 When: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Branch, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell PET ADOPTIONS More info: 770-640-3075

YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS

What: Learn the Korean “one” yoga method for stress relief and good health. When: Most Fridays, 11-12:15 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

TEEN BOOK CLUB

What: Teens pick up the latest book club book and read it for the next month. Then there is a discussion of the book’s highlights and low points. This program is paired with popcorn night. Ages 13-18. When: Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Sept. 29, Nov. 3, Dec. 1. 4:45 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW, ALPHARETTA AT MILTON:

Eagles look to soar over Raiders MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles look to beat the Alpharetta Raiders for the fourth year in a row Friday, Aug. 28, in the first regular-season game for both teams. Although Alpharetta lost most of their top skill players on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Austin King and defensive lineman Andrew Butcher, their offensive line remains strong. Look for returning Raiders receiver Nick Carlton to be an impact player. On Milton’s side of the ball, the Eagles saw 21 seniors graduate from last year’s team, but only five of them were major impact players. Look for quarterback David Moore behind offensive lineman Tyler Watson to have a big game. Moore, a transfer from Texas, saw little action for the Eagles last year. Despite lack of playing experience, he is gaining interest among recruiters as a dual threat runner-passer. Defensive lineman Austin Mitchell,

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Roswell@ Centennial

Milton 26

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Northview@ Duluth one of Milton’s top defensive players, should be an impact player. However, he will have to battle against the experienced Raider offensive line. Due to an overall lack of returning talent for the Raiders, the two teams’ history and the Eagles returning talent, we pick Milton over the Raiders 26 - 7.

Woodstock 42 - Johns Creek 12 Northview 28 - Duluth 14 Forsyth Central 28 - Dawson County 13 Lambert 20 - Lanier 28 West Forsyth 14 - Mill Creek 43 St. Pius X 23 - Blessed Trinity 28 Pinecrest 26 - North Springs 22 St. Francis 45 - Providence Christian 7

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Repasy, Bluth lead Milton Cross Country Eagle Cross Country Teams Open 2015 Season MILTON, Ga. -- The crosscountry teams at Milton High School opened their season Aug. 15 with their annual time trial race to set their rosters for their first meet. The time trial race was held on the Milton High School course known as one of the toughest and slowest in the state.

GIRLS The Lady Eagles are coming off their best state finish ever in school history (third) and

showed no signs of any weakness after the time trial race. Leading the way for the ladies was junior Marie Repasy. Her performance not only won the race but her time (21:14) was the third-fastest ever run on the course by a Milton athlete. Repasy moved in front just before 3 kilometers and never looked back. Senior captain Riley Burr (2nd-22:04) followed and fellow senior captain Victoria Wagner (3rd-22:32) concluded the topthree award winners. Wagner also captained her winning “Team Kendall” to the victory over 11 scoring squads. Team Kendall included Samantha Lenox, Faith Wagner, Kristy Weaver, Brooke Aumer, Fernanda Bonilla, Kendall Salmon and Wagner.

BOYS Leaving just where he left off in 2014, senior Jack Bluth repeated as the overall winner. After shaking off a strong group of chasers, Bluth moved to the front for good just past the mile mark and ran just 14 seconds off the course record (1st-17:45). Sophomore Sam Bowers (2nd-18:05) and senior captain Clay Marshall (3rd18:21) concluded the individual award winners. Senior John Fravel led his team “Oh Wait, In 4th Place” to the team title, besting 10 scoring teams. Winning team members included Hayden Davis, Angel Zamorano, Andrew Blizzard, Jack Rush, Jacob Jordan and Lincoln Tady, along with Fravel. Both squads, which are ranked second All-Class in the

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state, based on returning runners from the 2014 team, were next in action on Aug. 22 at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth for the Big Peach Ekiden Relay and 2-Mile Cross-Country

event. They will next run at the Bob Blastow/ Early Bird Invitational in Douglasville Aug. 29. —Jonathan Copsey

Red Sox win Wills Park tourney ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The 8u Wills Park Red Sox won the Wills Park Summer Baseball Championship tournament and completed an undefeated season. After falling behind 10-2, the team scored 13 consecutive runs to win against the impressive Wills Park Orioles by a score of 15-10. I'm so impressed by how these kids never gave up, said Coach Sam Chambliss. “It was an honor to be part of this team,” added Coach Justin Wray. Pictured from left in the first row are Hayden Hervey, Bre Tyldesley, Declan Cross and Adam Kader; in the second row are Raul Pedraza, Aidan Wray, Braden Chambliss, Will McClard, Michael Guy, Dylan McWilliams and Chris VanAken. —Jonathan Copsey

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3 North Fulton schools make list of Top 500 high schools in U.S. Annual Newsweek rankings include Milton, Alpharetta and Chattahoochee By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Three North Fulton high schools are among the seven Georgia schools that cracked the Top 500 public high schools, as ranked by Newsweek magazine. Alpharetta, Milton and Chattahoochee high schools were among the nation’s topperforming high schools on the 2015 list, as determined by academic achievement of students on state assessments and how well the schools prepare their students for college.

Newsweek ranked Milton at 431, down from 320 last year. Alpharetta came in at 486 and Chattahoochee at 499. Neither school was on the 2014 list. The only other metro schools on the 2015 list are DeKalb School of Arts (368) and Lambert High (Forsyth County) at 421. “The Newsweek list brings some well-deserved recognition to our schools, but in truth, all of our high schools are pushing harder each year to make sure every student is successful,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. “Increasing

our students’ college readiness is one of our district’s key strategic goals, and this acknowledgement by Newsweek is a validation of the work of our teachers and students.” Newsweek looked at data from over 16,200 high schools across the country to compile the rankings. The top-performing 30 percent were selected, then further evaluated to rank the top 500. Schools were graded on a 100-point scale in six areas: college enrollment rates (25 percent), high school graduation rates (20 percent), a composite AP/IB/dual enrollment score (17.5 percent), composite SAT/ACT score (17.5 percent), counselor/student ratio (10 percent), and changes in 9th-

grade to 12th-grade enrollment rates (10 percent). The results are subject to some scrutiny. In releasing the methodology, researchers caution that “rankings are dependent on self-reported data … [There] are circumstances in which the variables may not have been reported consistently.” In addition, not all schools in the country responded to surveys sent out by Newsweek and were therefore not considered in the rankings. The Newsweek high school rankings have been compiled for more than a decade, but recently moved to two lists to better address the impact of students’ home life, primarily socioeconomics, on the school’s performance. “One of the biggest challenges in ranking school

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14-year-old wins Standard Club’s Men’s Championship Preston Topper shoots 10-under for three rounds of golf to win By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Preston Topper won the 2015 Standard Club’s Men’s Golf Championship in June, but he couldn’t buy the traditional first round of drinks at the club. You see, he’s only 14. He posted a spectacular 10-under score of 206 for three rounds (64, 70, 72) to win his club’s medal tournament. That opening round of 64 is the second-lowest score ever posted at the 148-year-old club since it moved to Johns Creek. The win made Preston the Standard Club’s youngest champion and he may just be the youngest private-club men’s champion anywhere ever (the Internet is silent on golf club champions). Nevertheless, it is quite an achievement. Asked what he did to win, Preston was laconic but accurate. “I just played good, that’s all,” he said. Then he added, “I have played around 40 rounds of 18 holes in the 60s [at the Standard Club]. Most of the time I shoot in the 60s, but I should because this is my home golf course.” His father, Ron Topper, a Laurel Springs resident, takes the achievement in stride. “He almost won it last year at 13. He came in third,” Topper said, not without out a trace of paternal pride. Topper has reason to be

proud. Preston at 5 feet 10 inches tall and 180 pounds, is rated by the Junior Golf Scoreboard among the top 20 young golfers in the world, and he’s second in Georgia for his age group. Two years ago, he was chosen to play in the U.S. Kids Golf Ryder Cup match against an International junior team at the famed Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. He and his partner were low medalists during the competition where they shot 66 and led the U.S. team to victory. Topper said his son first picked up a golf club at the ripe old age of 2. By the time he was 4, Preston was playing competitive golf in the 6-andunder class. So it is no wonder he literally cannot recall a time when he did not play golf. He is enrolled at William & Reed Academy, which emphasizes academics while specializing in accommodating young athlete’s schedules. “It’s a good school with good teachers,” he said. So Preston’s day is school from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then he is off to the Standard Club to work on his golf game. “I’ll come to the club and chip a little and putt a little. And then I’ll go play.” He said he prefers driving the ball to all other aspects of the game. “That’s my favorite part. But golf, it’s all in your head really,” he said. “And repetition,” his father

added. And when he’s done with his round of golf? “I’ll either go fishing or putt a little more.” Fishing is where he has just come from before his 10 a.m. interview. Preston wasn’t asked if he can ever remember not fishing, but the guess is no. “He’s a fishing guru,” his dad said. Preston allows that he also hangs out with friends and plays video games – when it’s cold outside. He definitely wants to go to college and his plan, not surprisingly, is to play collegiate golf. Officially he would consider Georgia, Alabama or Auburn, but really his preference is Georgia. He likes the way Georgia turns out PGA players and he has met the coaches there. What does he like best? “Everything. There’s nothing not to like at Georgia – the coaches, the facilities, all of it. Coach [Chris] Haack really knows how to get players ready.” So there you have it. He will be a Bulldog if Georgia will have him. One imagines the UGA coaches are drooling. His dad knows that the PGA is what Preston thinks about, but he is realistic. “He works on golf like it’s his job. And it’s a 40-hour week. But the chances of the PGA are always slim. So he is going work on school too,” Topper said. “He’s a smart kid. He says he would like to be a lawyer, he loves to debate.” So this 14-year-old gazing into the future is asked what is his biggest dream? “Probably to win the Masters.” Big surprise there, eh?

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Stafford: Continued from Page 6 last century, many of which affected her life directly, including the Great Depression, World War II and major technological advances. She even lived next to Charles “Lucky” Luciano of the Genovese crime family at one point. Born in Philadelphia in 1915, Stafford and her family were forced to move to New Jersey due to an outbreak of

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tuberculosis in the late 1920s. “There were fire trucks and police cars just taking away all the dead bodies. It was so hard on people,” she said. Soon to follow was the Great Depression, which Stafford said people of younger generations will never truly understand. “We saw people jumping out of buildings in Philadelphia and New York. They were the rich ones who had lost everything and they were committing suicide because they had nothing left. “The farmers couldn’t grow anything because they had no money and the fields turned to dust, which led to dust storms,” she recalled. During the Great Depression, Stafford attended an all-girls school in Philadelphia before working in an Army Quartermaster canteen, where she earned $12 a week. Stafford’s brother, Jack, lost his life in WWII in a land mine explosion. Stafford met her future husband, John, at a candy shop her grandmother owned. The two were married until John’s death in 1971. During her youth, Stafford

said she loved shopping for hours on end, riding horses and visiting the beach and the Smoky Mountains. “We lived 60 miles from Atlantic City and we would get everyone in their bathing suits, drive down and spend the whole day on the beach and at the boardwalk,” she said, smiling. Other than children, Stafford also said two of life’s essentials are chocolate and curiosity. She claims that it is important to “always know what is going on around you,” and that life is much sweeter with chocolate. “She eats more chocolate than I have ever seen a person eat,” said granddaughter Cathy. Stafford also finds great enjoyment in true-crime books. “She reads those books about murder and then just goes right to bed. I don’t know how she does it,” Cathy said. As she approaches a century in age, Stafford said she is confident in the current generation of youths, but says there is too much violence. “This is the smartest generation. [They will] know more

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF QUALIFYING FEES AND OPENING/CLOSING DATES FOR CANDIDATES TO QUALIFY FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Any qualified elector desiring to run for one of the three (3) City Council positions, namely: Council Member District 1/ Post 2; Council Member District 2/Post 2; or Councilmember District 3/Post 2 for election on November 3, 2015, must file for candidacy for the desired position with the City Clerk, at City Hall located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F, Milton, Georgia 30004 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the period of August 31 through September 4, 2015. The Qualifying fee for candidacy is as follows: For City Council: $390.00 City Clerk Sudie AM Gordon

Alpharetta resident Dorothy Stafford was born in 1915. She turns 100 this year. than I ever will,” she said. “There is so much technology, too. My first television screen was 7 inches and I would wait on Cathy to laugh at Milton Berle before I could get a spoon of food in her mouth,” said Stafford. In a conversation that

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Council: Continued from Page 1 code. A form-based code allows different uses in a structure, so long as the buildings are standard. Houses can remain homes, or they could be turned into officers or stores. The new code could encompass properties along Arnold Mill from the county line in the north to the intersection with New Providence Road in the south. More intense development – “hamlets” – would be allowed near the intersections of Chadwick Farm Boulevard and Cox Road. Such a code has been applied in the areas of Crabapple and Deerfield. All three areas were slated for new code in the city’s comprehensive plans.

Arnold Mill is the last piece to go through the process. However, while Deerfield and Crabapple are high-traffic and high-density areas with a lot of commerce, Arnold Mill is largely single-family, road-front homes. Under the proposed code, the corridor will largely remain the equivalent of AG-1 – singlefamily homes on an acre of land – but it will be bookended by the two hamlets of commercial and office hubs. These are intended to be less dense than Crabapple. The city council looked at the code first in June before deferring it. The issue this time stems from a letter the city received from several of the affected property owners. It questioned the constitutionality of aspects of the code. Attorney Doug Dillard rep-

resents several of the property owners along Arnold Mill Road. Dillard is a prominent zoning and land-use attorney. He said there are serious issues with the code that need to be addressed before it is implemented. “We are not opposed to form-based code… [but] the densities and structure of this particular code as it currently stands is not practical, not reasonable, it doesn’t provide an economic opportunity for property owners and it is not consistent with other formbased codes you have adopted, namely Crabapple.” Council agreed to table the item to seek further information, legal review and possibly tweak the code. “Hopefully we can come up with a plan that will work for everyone,” said Mayor Joe Lockwood.

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Consideration of Primary Variances: a. V15-026, 440 Galloway Court, White Columns, Bobbie Ferqueron Requests(s): • To allow an accessory structure to be located in the minimum building setback of the (second) front yard (Section 64-416, b) b. V15-027, 14625 Birmingham Highway, Kevin Carroll Requests(s): • To allow a non 3 or 4 board, opaque fence along an exterior street • To allow a fence along an exterior street to exceed 55 inches in height (Section 64-416, j, 2,4)

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Embassy Suites ALPHARETTA Now hiring the following positions: Front desk agents, AM & PM cooks,and room attendants. Competitive salary and exc. Benefits. Please contact shana.wells@ hilton.com or apply in person Mondays between the hours of 2pm and 4pm only. 5955 N. Point Parkway 678-566-8800

RESTAURANT Durango Wood Fire Grill. Now hiring all positions; servers, cooks, hostesses. Apply in person: 9700 Medlock Bridge Crossing, Johns Creek GA 30097

PAINTER; & SHIPPER Now-Christmas. Sitting indoors, painting small wooden objects, flexible hours. Shipper’s assistant. Alpharetta. Emails only: jwalters@ homefields.com

Looking for a new Career – Now Hiring 10 new Agents. We are the fastest growing Keller Williams Office in the 400 Corridor. Contract Jessica Mason at 678.341.7926, Jacqueline Arthur at 678.341.7417 or Robert Aiken at 706.429.8620

FRONT OFFICE, medical assistant. Optional full time. . Alpharetta/Roswell. Minimum 6 months experience, Computer skills. Pleasant, dependable, team player, positive attitude. Send resume: medoffice123@gmail. com Fill your position CALL 470-222-8469 to place your ad

Part-time

RETIRED AND LOOKING FOR EXTRA MONEY? We are looking for seasoned talent, with practical skills – full time, part time and all skill levels, to offer their hourly services to individuals and businesses. If this is you, we want you to join our JobEnabler family, and become an Independent Service Provider. We have over 60 services to choose from, and we’re pretty sure you’re good at several of them. Who are we? JobEnabler is a new Atlanta based technology leader in consumer services, dedicated to connecting Freelance and Independent service providers, with Savvy Clients who have a need for affordable services in their home or office. As an Associate, you will set your own hourly rate, and choose when and where you work. No selling. No collections. No subscription or referral fees. No wasting your time with client quotes. JobEnabler coordinates the entire transaction for you, to include marketing, service availability, scheduling, time tracking, client payment, worker payment, tax reporting, and quality evaluations. So you are always informed and in compliance with employment laws. Check us out at JobEnabler.com or call us at 678.288.9941 for all the details.

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S e c r e t a r y / Housekeeper: (Real estate). Dependable, healthy, organized. R e f e r e n c e s / background check. Very good English/ d e p e n d a b l e transportation required. Advanced secretarial/computer skills, techno-savvy. Training not provided. Nonsmoking/drinking/ drugs. $12/hour plus bonuses. College degree preferred. 10am-5:30pm. Some traveling. 770-992-2469; treena123hendricks@ yahoo.com

Residential/ Commercial Cleaners Needed. Must have car, license and insurance. Live in Cumming area. Starting pay $9.00. Send resume to: D u s t b u s t e r s . cumming@ gmail.com ACCOUNTING CLERK: Work directly with controller to perform AP processing, spreadsheet analysis and filing. 8-10 hours/ week. Quickbooks, Excel. $13-$15/ hour depending on experience. Resume: hello@ frederickswanston.com

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 29 Full-time Insurance Benefits Clerk Sawnee EMC is seeking an Insurance Benefits Clerk. Required: TwoYear certificate/ degree from college and two years of parallel experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of related education and experience. To assist in the administration of various employee benefit plans, such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, workers’ compensation and unemployment, helping assure the corporation’s compliance with Federal and State employment regulations. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, August 28, 2015. Apply online: www. sawnee.com or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. DrugFree Workplace.

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTE OPEN Appen Media Group has a route that will be opening in several weeks. This route requires delivery of the paper to a list of specific subdivisions each week. The newspapers must be bagged and then delivered to the driveway. Delivery person will be given a list of the subdivisions as well as a list of any specific addresses that have requested not to have the paper delivered. Requirements for this work include the following: Spotless driving record, proof of insurance and citizenship, reliable car or truck, excellent references, and a history of reliability and honesty in previous work. Delivery folks are independent contractors and are paid per newspaper delivered and a gas allowance is provided. Typically a route takes from 5-7 hours per week between bagging and driving the route. The specific route available will be in Johns Creek and the papers would need to be picked up from our office Wednesday and delivered by no later than Thursday night at midnight. If interested please email resume to RayAppen@ gmail.com. In the subject line put “route” . I will confirm receipt of your email by replying to it. A criminal background check is made and a clean drug test is required. Please do not call.

Part-time ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPER: Accounting experience. Flexibility. Flexible hours, 9-4. AlpharettaMcfarland area. www. kingrichards.com. Email replies only to info@ kingrichards.com Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare. com Embassy Suites ALPHARETTA Now hiring the following position: Weekend dishwasher. Competitive salary and exc. Benefits. Please contact shana.wells@ hilton.com or apply in person Mondays between the hours of 2pm and 4pm only. 5955 N. Point Parkway 678-566-8800

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Sales Consignment Sale ALPHARETTA

Fall/Winter Restoration Kids’ and Teens’ Consignment Sale! Restoration Church of God, 410 Rucker Road 30004. Friday 8/28, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8/29, 8:30am-2:30pm, Sunday 8/30, 1pm-4pm. Many items half-price on Saturday and Sunday! Extra 20% off on Sunday with copy of this ad! Clothing, home furnishings, furniture, toys, games, books, anything child-related!

Garage Sale ROSWELL Saddlebrook Forest Subdivision, 255 Saddlebrook Terrace 30075. Saturday 8/29, 8am-5pm. Quality items! TV stands, rustic table, home gym, baby/ kids’ items, plus sized womens’ clothes, household items and more!

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Every time you use 770Tree.com to request an estimate, Appen-Rated makes a donation to North Fulton Community Charities or The Drake House. Do good & get great tree work too!

Alpharetta/Johns Creek Haynes Manor Subdivision, 3090 Haynes Trail (off Haynes Bridge, near Old Alabama) 30022. Friday 8/28 and Saturday 8/29, 8am-3pm. Furniture, collectibles, household and decorative items, tools, electronics . childrens’ clothing and toys etc.

Yard Sale

Collectibles

MILTON: Multi-family, Waterside Subdivision, 12923 Waterside Drive. Friday 8/28, Saturday 8/29, 8am-1pm.

DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

Bargains Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057. TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: White Co. Oak cabinet. Attachments, manual. $200. 770-781-5968

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209 Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065

Collectibles Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

Furniture DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917 Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042 DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678297-1722 Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921

Household AUTOCRAT GAS STOVE 20” wide, 4 burners $100. 770-781-5968

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284 BOWFLEX: Motivator 2. Excellent shape! $150 firm. 770-262-3592

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620 TREK RACING BIKE:

Medical Equipment Adult male. Black and TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

Musical Instruments TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828

EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968

gray. $299. 770-843-0362

Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166

Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215 VINYL RECORDS, music-related, books & memorabilia. Call Karen 770-841-2414

Transportation Cars TOYOTA YARIS 2008: Black hatchback, stickshift. 105,000 miles. 29/35MPG. New tires. $4500. Great little car! 770-844-7510

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Real Estate Real Estate Wanted North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth: IMMEDIATE NEED of cottage apartment/ garage apartment/ mobile or large camper for rent in safe areas for 62 year old responsible, respectful, quiet female living on SS Disability. Excellent references!! 404-538-6830 Crabapple/Milton Woodstock Road area. Would like to rent garage/terrace apartment, Responsible, respectful tenant. Please call 770-367-6974

I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208

Waterfront in GA Lake House - 9080 Prestige Lane in Forsyth County. Great location/ Hwy 369. Point lot, flat walk to dock, easy access to main part of lake, great for sail boats. Huge great room. Lots of potential for remodeling. $449,000 Ingrid Clark, Keller Williams 404-895-5557

Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

Legal Notice Notice is given that articles of organization that will form Embroidery Unlimited, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, have been delivered the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. The initial registered office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 1025 Constitution Way, Cumming, GA 30040, and its initial registered agent at such address is Karen Ballew.

Instruction Tutoring Highly Qualified K-6 Teacher (General Ed/Special Ed Endorsement!) 423-598-1327

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Gutters

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404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006

Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404-4687667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678914-2576. Professional, competitive, many local references.

Driveway We fix UGLY driveways. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678914-2576. Professional, competitive, many local references.

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 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

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Handyman All Home Repairs Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall. Kitchen, Bath Remodeling. Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts. We do it all Mike 678-763-2420 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260 Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@ bowershs.com

RELIABLE H O M E REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340

Home Improvement Hog Mountain Improvements; all interior/exterior improvements. Painting, general repairs. No job too big/small! 25 years experience. 770-309-9877 free estimates

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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Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree. com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary. Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and Brick Paver Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions. Outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems installation and repairs. FREE C O N S U LTAT I O N S ! w w w. t h e b o d i g r o u p . com. 678-788-5656

Lawn Care Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237 LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/ Bi-weekly Father/ Son team Residential/ Comm Garden Tilling/Lawn Aeration www.oldtrucklawn.com 678-727-6850

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Advantage Painting 770-255-8575 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs No Up Front Money Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured

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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed. 1-888-734-6711

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