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Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker foregoes the traditional ribbon cutting, instead does his best Pete Townshend imitation to officially open the School of Rock in Johns Creek. See story, Page 34.

Fulton’s ACT participation at all-time high Scores hold steady, Northview leads in scores again

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Participation rates on the annual ACT continue to climb among Fulton County high school students, with about half of all 2014 graduates taking the college

entrance exams prior to graduation.

Scores remained steady from last year, but continue to surpass both state and national averages.

“I’m proud more students are taking this rigorous test and setting

See ACT, Page 43

ACT scores for 2014 Graduates of area high schools School # of Test Takers 2014 Average 2013 Average Alpharetta 350 25.6 24.8 Cambridge 121 23.4 22.8 Centennial 211 23.4 23.7 Chattahoochee 270 25.0 24.9 Fulton Science 17 24.2 22.5 Johns Creek 304 25.2 25.5 Milton 362* 25.1 25.2 Northview 282 26.5 25.9 Roswell 305 24.7 24.5 North Fulton 2,222 24.8 24.4 Fulton 3,602 22.6 22.6 Georgia 50,697 20.8 20.7 National 1,666,017 21.0 20.3 *highest participation rate among all Fulton high schools

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ROSWELL, Ga. — “Don’t be tricked. Just hang up!” This is the message the Roswell Police Department wants residents to hear regarding a recent rash of telephone scamming in Roswell.

“It is common for telephone scammers to claim to be representatives from utility companies or local law enforcement officers.

“NO legitimate utility company or government agency would demand immediate payment or make threats,” said Officer Zac Frommer with the Roswell Police Department. “Unsuspecting victims consider threats more seriously if they think there’s

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A City Council vote Aug. 18 was incorrectly recorded concerning 19.4 acres in Technology Park.

The City Council voted 5-2 to deny the rezoning request to change from MI Industrial to Residential. Councilman Bob Gray voted for the denial of the zoning of 14.9 acres. Councilwoman Kathy Stewart voted against the denial. Their votes were incorrectly recorded on Page 4.

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

If scammers call

If you get a call that sounds like a scam, just hang up!

Hint: They want you to give them money.

If the call was allegedly from a utility company, call that utility company using a phone number that you know is valid to verify the information and to report the call.

Call your local police department to report the call.

Roswell Police Department – 770-640-4100 Alpharetta Police Department – 678-297-6300 Milton Police Department – 678-297-6300 Johns Creek Police Department – 678-474-1600 a monetary or law-related consequence if they don’t comply.”

Common characteristics of telephone scams include: A person claiming to be from a utility company (such as gas, water, electricity or phone) saying if you don’t make a payment immediately, they will shut off your service.

A person claiming to be law enforcement (a police officer, court clerk or sheriff’s deputy) and using words like ticket, arrest, jail and warrant to scare you into giving them money.

The scammer demanding quick payment by money orders or prepaid debit cards.

Watch out for brand names like Green Dot, Money Pak, Western Union or Money Gram.

The person on the other end may be very convincing.

That’s their job, to con victims into believing they are legitimate.

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Canton was arrested Aug. 6 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and speeding. ►► Anne Mei Howard, 37, of Mount Washington Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 9 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Diane Zapata Santiago, 39, of North Park Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 9 on Webb Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Isai Castro-Soto, 25, of Eagles Crest Village Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 21 on Greenhouse Drive in Roswell for DUI, expired license and attempting to elude a police officer. ►► Matthew Henry Perrick, 25, of Atlanta was arrested July 22 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and habitual impaired driving. ►► Justin Antoine Curtis, 29, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested July 24 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI

But they all have one characteristic in common: They are demanding that the victim had over cash or prepaid cards.

Frommer said a caller ID display may even make it look like the call is originating from a utility company, but it is not. According to the Federal Communications Commission, scammers sometimes use a practice known as “caller-ID spoofing,” which allows them to deliberately falsify the telephone number or name relayed on caller ID. It is important to be aware of these situations to protect yourself, but also to protect friends and family.

Someone who has been scammed may be too embarrassed or scared to say something. You should encourage them to report their situation so that it doesn’t happen again.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Roswell tree service is accusing a would-be customer of extortion after they refused to do work for him.

According to the owner of the tree service, his company met with a Medridge Circle resident who wanted some trees cut down in his backyard near a creek.

When he was told the neighborhood HOA and state law both forbade this, the suspect demanded the trees be cut for free or he would begin posting negative feedback on online review services.

The ratings of the business have fallen recently, which the victim says is because the suspect has been posting negative comments.

Don’t drive without a license ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When a judge tells you not to drive without a license, it’s a good idea to put your car keys away.

A Powder Springs man found this out Aug. 12 when he was arrested for contempt of court and driving on a suspended license.

Edward Oluyemisi George, 26, of Powder Springs, was in Alpharetta court where he had his license suspended. He allegedly told the prosecutor his brother had driven him to the court and that he had a ride.

However, when he left the courthouse, the bailiff saw George drive out of the parking lot. George was pulled over and arrested.

Employee gets large, stolen tips ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A restaurant employee was arrested Aug. 10 after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in tip money from the business.

According to employees of The Diner at North Point, an

employee, Perry Shae Cloer, 39, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was allegedly changing his tip amounts on receipts.

While Cloer is accused of stealing for at least two days, he had been employed for two months. When he was confronted by his manager, Cloer allegedly ran away from the building.

Police found Cloer walking down the street and he again ran as police tried to speak with him. When they caught him, police found a crack pipe and 10 pills on him.

Cloer allegedly admitted to taking money the entire time he worked there. He was charged with felony theft by taking, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of drug-

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related paraphernalia and interference with government property when an officer broke his radio.

Stolen PCs lead to suspects ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people are accused of stealing two computers from the Sam’s Club Aug. 5.

Video surveillance from the store shows Etta Jean Gaston, 56, of Atlanta, select two computers from the store and buy them for a total of $1,300.

She then left the store and allegedly gave the receipt to her accomplice, Walter Kenneth Woods, 58, of Atlanta.

He entered the store, selected two of the same computers and left, presenting the same receipt to employees as he left.

Cameras caught the license plate of the vehicle the pair left in. They were later found to have returned the stolen computers to a Sam’s Club in Claremont for a refund.

Date ends badly JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An assault call turned into something more Aug. 16, when the suspect was found to have a prior arrest warrant.

Police were called out to an apartment on Lakefield Place

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Common Core divides school superintendent candidates Wilson, Woods outline education stance during forum

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Aside from political affiliation, few issues divide the candidates for state school superintendent when it comes to the future of public education in Georgia.

Democrat Valarie Wilson and Republican Richard Woods both advocate for more support for teachers, less emphasis on standardized testing and a cautious approach to tying student achievement to teacher paychecks.

But the issue that divides both candidates is the implementation – and future – of the national Common Core Standards (CCS) for Georgia public school students.

During a candidate forum Aug. 18 hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, both Wilson and Woods explained their stance on the standards. Depending on who prevails in the November election, students in Georgia could continue their Common Core journey through Wilson, or see a gradual pulling back, if not end, under a Woods administration.

In January, either Woods or Wilson will replace current superintendent John Barge who chose to run for governor instead of seeking a second term.

Wilson, president of the Georgia School Boards Association and a school board member from Decatur, supports the CCS, pointing to a survey of teachers showing 75 percent support the standards.

A change in standards would mean the fourth state curriculum in place over the past decade.

“I think we have to move forward with implementation,” said Wilson. “It is critical for us to prepare our kids to be successful locally, statewide and globally. But we have to work closely with districts to ensure the level of training and support is there to implement [the standards] correctly.”

On the other side of the aisle, Woods discounts the survey results, noting the sampling was not extensive, and supports a step back to determine if the standards are what is needed in Georgia classrooms.

He noted the previous standards – the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) – contained 85 to 90 percent of the Common

Valarie Wilson, left, and Richard Woods.

Core standards and questioned how much improvement one could expect.

“As far as whether Common Core moves forward, my plan is for Georgia to move forward,” said Woods, a classroom teacher and administrator in South Georgia for more than 20 years. “As far as the standards itself, I think we could have done better, and we should have done better (than the CCS). I think there is room for improvement.”

Jemelleh Coes, the 2014 Teacher of the Year, said what CCS added to the GPS were skills necessary for students to succeed in life after high school.

“As a classroom teacher that difference [between CCS and GPS] is something that we previously missed, [and that is] the fostering of critical thinking and critical analysis,” said Coes, who served a panelist for the forum.

The CCS curriculum was adopted by Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue during his tenure as Georgia’s governor. It is in its third year of implementation.

One area of concern with the CCS is the new assessments set to begin next year in grades 3-12, Georgia Milestones.

Both Woods and Wilson agree the new assessments are rolling out too quickly to adequately gauge achievement. And with teacher evaluations, and potentially pay, linked to achievement, the stakes are too high for low-quality assessments.

“I asked for a two-year moratorium on

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the [Milestones] where we can look at the test,” said Woods. “The implementation has not been field tested and we are developing it on the move.”

He also dislikes assessments that come at the end of the school year, likening it to an autopsy, instead of throughout the year to assess progress.

“Do you want your doctor to look at you when you are dead or take a series of physical throughout your life?” he asked.

Wilson also supports a more cautious view of assessments, noting the current format is punitive to teachers.

“We have to evaluate the Milestones and see if we are providing the information that is necessary for our teachers to be successful and for our students to learn,” said Wilson. “We test, test, test, test way too much. Whatever assessment we use, we need to make sure we are using that tool correctly.”

Both candidates also addressed the controversy in the Fulton School System over the math curriculum. A question from the audience asked if the candidates would support funding to develop assessments for both integrated and traditional math. Currently, the state only supports the integrated path, but Fulton is pushing for a traditional option as well.

Wilson indicated she supported both options, but indicated finding the money could be difficult in lean budget times.

Woods said the proposal from Fulton was fair and probable.

“We should work together to support our local school systems and as your next school superintendent, my intent is to make sure we reach the goals,” Woods said.

To view the entire two-hour forum, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfqSW8hqPk&feature=youtube.

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City working for zoning ‘clarity’ JC Zoning Task Force wants to simplify ordinance language

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Zoning Task Force has set a goal to make zoning language more coherent, understandable and ultimately more business friendly.

The job is not as easy as it sounds.

The need for the task force arose after recent rezoning cases had problems come up concerning what the term “transitional” actually means in zoning cases.

City Zoning Administrator Justin Kirouac noted that in the legal world of zoning definitions, “transitional” defines how density and usage of a property changes as one defined zoning area uses approaches the boundary of another zoning area.

When the two approach, zoning plans call for “transitional” density and use as they merge. Thus, a commercial node may allow apartments or townhouses to transition to houses of smaller lots and then

larger homes on larger lots as the zoning progresses into residential use.

“This is the definition of ‘transition’ in the world of legal interpretation, but that is not what it means in Johns Creek’s comprehensive use plan,” Kirouac told City Council in an August work session.

“A better way to describe what is happening is that there is something different from the balance of the two character areas when they meet,” he said. “That does not mean [land use] policies change. A better word would be ‘distinctive,’ but it does not spell out transitional uses as is common in other [land use plans].”

Kirouac said “transition” is not interpreted in the way developers normally perceive it.

Nor is the task force charged with saying what it does mean. That is a policy issue that must be made as an amendment to the CLUP, and any amendments must be approved by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

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Members of the Johns Creek Zoning Task Force listen as City Councilman Lenny Zaprowski (foreground) makes a point. more useful, the task force is looking at the process that brings a project to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council. The format is to provide the appointed planning commissioners to weigh in on a project before it comes to the City Council for a vote.

At the Planning Commission, the applicant presents the plan for development as well as explains the need for any variances in the plan to make the project work, taking into account topographical features for instance.

The reason for variances is to allow room “to maneuver” since no comprehensive use plan (CLUP) can fit all parcels of property. It is not always a black and white issue as to what standards in the zoning code need to apply.

That said, there is often disagreement among the developer, community and the city Planning Department. The Planning Commission represents the community as a whole. Members are appointed by the City Council to reflect the city as a whole.

At the Planning Commission hearing, the board hears from the applicant and city residents who wish to speak for or against the project. The city zoning administrator gives its opinion whether the project is in accordance with the CLUP. Hearing that, the Planning Commission then votes on a recommendation to the City Council. T he council weighs the developer’s project, taking into account staff and Planning Commission recommendations plus citizen comment.

Then, it is council’s role to make the final decision.

Within that format, there are various steps that a proposed project must take before coming before the City Council, and one of the task force’s duties is to look at that and decide if any tweaks would be of use.

The Johns Creek Zoning Task Force is made up of two councilmembers, two members of the business community and two members representing the community.

As it moves forward, the task force will come before the City Council with recommendations.

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Milton, county at odds over park Providence Park cleanup complete

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – After a long wait, Providence Park has finally been cleared of the chemicals that have kept it shut.

When Milton became a city over six years ago, one portion of Fulton County stayed with the county – Providence Park.

This was not because Milton did not want it. Rather, they did not want it as-is. The park was closed in 2004 when buried debris and hundreds of containers filled with chemicals were found in a lake and wetlands on the 40-acre parkland.

The county had to clean up the park at its own cost, which has cost several million dollars. This cleanup was further exacerbated when more hazardous materials were found.

But now, after many years and just as many delays, the state Environmental Protection Division says everything is clean.

However, what to do with the park is suddenly a question. This is 40 acres of prime real estate in Milton’s booming residential market. Discussing the matter at their recent meetings, the Fulton County Commission discussed selling the land.

Fulton Commissioner Bill Edwards argued the park is not actually a park and is instead surplus land. If so, it could be sold to the highest bidder.

This goes against what Milton and City Manager Chris Lagerbloom wanted to hear.

“For a park that is entirely inside our city limits, we have the ability to buy from the county at $100 an acre,” Lagerbloom said.

Under state law, a park such as

Providence Park, wholly inside a city, can be traded from one EDWARDS HAUSMANN government to another for $100 per acre. If the park designation does not exist, market value would apply. Lagerbloom said Milton is justified in asking this price.

“Anybody who wants to buy it should have the opportunity to buy this property,” Edwards said at the Aug. 6 commission meeting.

He admitted Milton should be given the first bid, since it is within their borders and the city has expressed an interest in it. However, he argued the price should be fair market value, not $100 an acre.

“Milton did consider this as potential parkland when the city was created,” said County Commissioner Liz Hausmann at the meeting. “They were advised on the condition of the property and they would wait until remediation is complete.”

At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Milton City Council agreed to offer Fulton County $100 per acre for the site, for a total of $4,200. They hope to take ownership of the park Oct. 1.

A letter of intent is to be sent to the county for them to discuss how next to proceed.

“We want the land at $100 an acre,” Lagerbloom said.

“If the price were to be higher than that, I don’t know that we would.”

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JC Fall Family Festival bigger than ever Sept. 6 ‘extravaganza’ set to wow city residents

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The beginning of autumn means the start of the fall festival season.

There are fall festivals, and there is the Johns Creek Fall Festival.

This year will be a trifecta of popular events, merging the Fall Family Festival, the farmers market and the city’s Touch-a-Truck into one giant event.

Johns Creek Communications Manager Doug Nurse said the city has rolled three great family events into one “super day” at Newtown Park.

“We wanted to create that critical mass of entertainment – a synergy, if you will – to maximize the enjoyment of the whole family,” Nurse said.

“And Johns Creek has so many families with young children.”

“So this seemed like a great way to keep everybody happy,” he said.

The combination means families can take advantage of several entertainment options in one trip. They can: buy fresh produce;

enjoy the many games and carnival activities of the Fall Festival; let kids get a kick out of exploring the city’s big trucks, front end loaders, police cars and fire equipment; and sample the vendor food stalls.

The Johns Creek Farmers Market has been drawing as many as 25 vendors every Saturday since opening in June.

The market offers certified organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables and other special treats for your family.

Touch-a-Truck lets kids “sit in the driver’s seat” in some of the Public Works Department equipment used to construct the many projects currently under way around Johns Creek.

These projects include intersection improvements on Old Alabama Road, miles of sidewalk in different parts of the city and renovations in city parks.

Touch-A-Truck also features toy dump truck races, prizes and giveaways.

The Fall Family Festival, returning for its seventh year,

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Live music is on-hand for everyone to enjoy as well as that great favorite of young and old – a pie eating contest.

Admission to the day’s events is free.

Tickets for individual Fall Family Festival activities will be available for pur chase.

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JC Rotary remembers Sept. 11, honors local first responders JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 2014 Rotary Club of Johns Creek – North Fulton will host a Sept. 11 (Patriot Day) commemoration, honoring local first responders at the Newtown Park Amphitheater Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The Patriot Day tribute will feature remarks by Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore and Fire Chief Jeff Hogan as the community honors the service and bravery of Johns Creek’s police, fire and emergency medical technician personnel.

The community is invited to the free event that will also feature patriotic music and appearances by the Johns Creek Veterans Association, local first responders and elected officials.

In coordination with the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation, the program will conclude with a request for voluntary donations to the foundation.

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Gene and Carolyn Fouts celebrate 60th anniversary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Gene and Carolyn Fouts returned to the Newtown Park Community Clubhouse – the site of their wedding reception – to mark their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends Aug. 16.

On Aug. 17, 1954, the two wed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Roswell, where Gene served as deacon for 58 years and church clerk for 48 years and Carolyn was a pianist and organist for 66 years.

Gene said that their greatest accomplishment was raising their three children. “[We saw] that they had a good education and

succeeded in school and after school,” he said.

All the Fouts’ children pursued careers in education: Gary Fouts, a technical college administrator in Tennessee; Carol Pizza, a Lassiter High School assistant principal; and Stan Fouts, who was an assistant principal at two area high schools before he died of cancer in 2011.

The Fouts’ children, family and friends displayed photos of the original ceremony and the clubhouse in 1954 as well as original wedding gifts Carolyn had saved for six decades.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Sunday, Aug. 24 turned Roswell’s Town Square into a sticky, sugary treat for the 10th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’.

The square was crowded with families moving from booth to booth to get tastes of all the unique homemade flavors of ice cream – over 150 offered this year.

In addition to the generally civil tastings, the children of the crowd were asked to take part in ice cream eating con-

tests – fastest eater as well as who could make the tallest ice cream cone.

Started 10 years ago, Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ raises money for the Drake House.

The Drake House offers short-term crisis housing, support, education and empowerment programs to homeless single mothers and their children. The nonprofit was founded in 2004 to fill an unmet need in the area.

Having opened their doors in June of 2006, Drake House has served 307 families with

over 560 children who have originated from Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Milton. Despite the presumed affluence of the area, the Drake House stays close to or at capacity all year long in their 16-unit apartment complex.

The organization depends on financial and volunteer support from the community to sustain their very successful program, and the Ice Cream Crankin’ offers a much-needed revenue stream. For information on the Drake House, visit www.missmarysicecream.org.

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Wireless Communications holds Old Alabama opening JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Wireless Communications along with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Mike Bodker celebrated the grand opening of its retail location at 3005 Old Alabama Road, Suite 20, Johns Creek. The store manager is Rashard Izzard.

Wireless Communications was established in 2008 under the leadership of President Krish V. Patel and is an exclusive premium retailer for Verizon Wireless products and services.

The company has experienced exponential growth from its 2008 inception. Starting with two retail stores in South Carolina, the company has grown to 46 locations across South Carolina, Georgia and Texas. Retail locations offer a wide range of Verizon Wireless products and services

The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Mike Bodker welcome Wireless Communications’ newest retail outlet on Old Alabama Road. The store provides Verizon Wireless products and services. and strives for untouchable customer experience.

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By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga.—The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce paid tribute Aug. 21 to past contributors to the chamber’s progress and announced plans for the future.

Board Chairwoman Susan Grissom discussed the chamber’s successes for the year and plans for the future.

“We’re ending the year in the black,” she said. “And that’s really exciting.”

Chamber membership is at about 400, but Grissom said the chamber expects that to continue to rise.

“We’ve developed several programs to increase our membership, and our goal for 2015 is 500 members,” she said.

More good news to report included the annual golf tournament has sold out three years in a row and the business expo sold out the last two years.

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and local businesses to attract businesses to our community,” she said.

Grissom then outlined the big chamber plans for 2015.

“We’re building affinity programs to increase non-dues revenue through sponsorships, marketing and advertising options,” she said.

The chamber also plans to enhance member relations through more face-to-face contact, she said.

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at your businesses this year,” she said. “This is the year we plan to focus on interacting with our current members and creating unique opportunities to connect businesses with the people in Johns Creek.”

In addition, Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker attended the chamber’s monthly meeting and luncheon to introduce the new fully staffed City Council.

Bodker joked about expanded communication issues between seven members instead of the previous five.

“I’ll have to lean over farther to talk to all of them in the meetings,” he said.

Getting serious, Bodker said he is excited to have a council at full strength and looks forward to the year ahead.

The mayor introduced “rookie” Councilmembers Cori Davenport, Lenny Zaprowski and Steve Broadbent, all in attendance.

Councilmembers Brad Raffensperger, Bob Gray and Kelly Stewart had prior commitments.

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Volunteers on the selection committee look for business leaders with vast knowledge and broad expertise in their industries.

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The 2014 four nominees for Business Person(s) of Excellence are: KEVIN CALDWELL Caldwell Tree Care Caldwell’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident at a young age. Driven by his ambition and passion for the green industry, he pursued and paid for his education and started Caldwell Landscape Company in 1993.

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KeyWorth Bank has grown steadily over the past 6 years, from a single office in Alpharetta to five financial centers and a state-of-the-art operations center. By focusing on sound lending practices and diversifying its customer base, KeyWorth has maintained its sound financial condition and expanded even during challenging economic times.

The three rings in the bank’s key-shaped logo represent “character,” “competence,” and “compassion.”

Each year, 10 or more KeyWorth bankers devote personal time to help construct Habitat Homes and support a number of community non-profit organizations such as North Fulton Community Charities and Summit Counseling Center. Also, Jim serves on the board of the North Fulton Community Charities.

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Avalon announces three new retailers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As the opening date draws closer for Phase I of Avalon, a $600 million mixed-use development in Alpharetta, North American Properties is moving forward with plans for Phase II. The company said it has secured commitments from Lily Pulitzer, Brooks Brothers and Peek Boutique, who will be joined by 12 more retailers and three restaurants in Phase II of the project.

North American Properties said Phase I of Avalon will open Oct. 30.

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250 luxury rental homes, 101 single-family homes, 400,000 square feet of retail and restaurants and 108,000 square feet of loft office space.

Retailers and restaurants include American Threads, Anthropologie, Antico Pizza Napoletana, Arhaus, Athleta, Banana Republic, Bantam + Biddy, Bantu, BCBG, Bocado Burger Bar, C. Wonder, Caffé Gio, Calypso St. Barth, Crate & Barrel.

Columbia Sportswear, Cru Food & Wine Bar, Destination Maternity, Dry Bar, Everything But Water, Exhale Spa,

Fab’rik, Fly Wheel, The El Felix, Francesca’s, Free People, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory, Gap, Goldberg’s Deli, Gymboree, J. Crew, J. Jill, Janie & Jack, J. McLaughlin, Kendra Scott, Kinnucan’s, Kona Grill, LensCrafters, L’Occitane.

Lou & Grey, lululemon, Luxury Nail Spa, Marlow’s Tavern, Marmi, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Orvis, Paper Source, Pinkberry, PNC Bank, Pottery Barn Kids, Regal Cinemas, Road Runner Sports, Sage Boutique, Soft Surroundings, Sunglass Hut, Ted’s Montana Grill, The Cosmetic Mar-

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Alpharetta Planning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings regarding Avalon’s Phase II in September.

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Performance-related issues are much easier to deal with than employees who are always causing problems.

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Employees who are discontent with their job, cause problems with your customers and impact your employees are doing far more damage to your business than a poor performer.

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Most often these bad apples have negative attitudes, they complain a lot and they share their infectious comments with everyone they can.

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Usually when you mention a ranch home to someone in our area, you think old 1970s brick ranch.

There are a few of those out there, all over North Fulton and Forsyth County, too.

There are quite a few different styles of ranch homes in our area and they run through all the price ranges, from under $100K to over a million dollars.

But ranch homes are far outnumbered by larger, twostory homes. In fact, ranch home sales make up a very small percentage of overall sales. At the time this article was written, there were only 86 ranch homes in North Fulton actively listed for sale and some of those were over $1 million because they are on large acre tracts.

If you just look at homes on 2 acres or less, then it’s fewer than 70 homes. With just under 350 ranch homes sold in the past 12 months that equates to three months of inventory. That’s what we would consider a tight market.

Out of all listing inventory in North Fulton, ranch homes make up about 5.5 percent of all available inventory.

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In the 1970s, ranch homes made up 67 percent of all new home construction nationally.

Now it’s about 45 percent.

Ranch home construction is on the rise a bit with our aging boomer population and the increase of active adult communities, but ranch homes are still a limited commodity.

Ninety percent of homeowners over 45 years of age say they want to age in their own home. And by 2020, 45 percent of all homes will have someone 55 or older.

It’s only natural that ranch homes will be even more in demand in the coming years.

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Alpharetta Rotary Mayor’s 5K Aug. 28

BIS Benefits employees will participate in the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K run in Alpharetta.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The 18th annual running of the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K race and fundraiser takes place on Aug. 28 in downtown Alpharetta. About 800 hundred runners are expected for this year’s event.

“Being a part of the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge gives us a great opportunity to merge several of our key objectives as an employee benefits firm,” said Jack Bruce, chief operating officer at BIS Benefits. “It fits nicely into our internal wellness program.”

While the Corporate Challenge is an event for the business community, with at least 50 corporate teams participating, the public is invited.

Food Truck Alley and live music will kick off at 5 p.m. Pre-race registration begins at 6 p.m., and the race is at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a sponsor expo and giveaways as well as a free kids’ fun run. To register or for more information, go to www.mayorschallenge. com.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Howe & Associates celebrated 30 years in business on Aug. 12.

The Alpharetta-based law firm, run by Karl Howe and managing partner Richard Howe, offers debt collection services for small businesses for the entire state.

In 30 years, the firm has handled 80,000 debt collections cases.

The firm’s founder, Karl Howe, was an executive with a national collection agency and graduated from Emory Law School.

In addition, the firm also provides trial and litigation support for small businesses and handles contractor disputes and breach of contracts.

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WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A local specialist is making weekly house calls to Autumn Leaves of Towne Lake memory care in Woodstock to provide specialized medical care for the community’s residents.

Dr. Gary S. Figiel, a geriatric specialist, is teaming up with the community to provide regular exams, treatments and medication FIGIEL regulation to residents while working with nurses and caregivers of staff.

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Rock Hunt joined KeyWorth Bank as senior vice president and commercial banker for the Forsyth and Hall county markets.

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• Oct. 7: Cartersville Meet • Oct. 11: ASICS Championship Meet • Oct. 17: Athlete Pasta Party • Oct. 18: Coach Wood Invitational Meet • Nov. 1: Region Meet • Nov. 8: State Meet • Nov. 13: Team Banquet

• Aug. 26: 6 p.m.; @Roswell 7 p.m.; North Springs • Aug. 28: 5 p.m.; Hillgrove • Sept. 4: 5 p.m.; Dacula • Sept. 9: 5 p.m.; Habersham Central 6 p.m.; @South Forsyth • Sept. 11: 5 p.m.; Milton • Sept. 16: 6 p.m.; West Forsyth 7 p.m.; @Lambert • Sept. 18: 7 p.m.; @Cambridge • Sept. 23: 7 p.m.; @Johns Creek • Sept. 25 6 p.m.; Pope • Sept. 30: 5 p.m.; Centennial 6 p.m.; Northview • Oct. 2: 5 p.m.; Marietta 6 p.m.; Roswell

Alpharetta Varsity Softball • Aug. 28: 5:55 p.m.; Habersham Central • Sept. 2: 5 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Sept. 4: 7 p.m.; South Forsyth • Sept. 6: 1 p.m.; @Wesleyan • Sept. 9: 5 p.m.; @Centennial • Sept. 11: 7 p.m.; @Lambert • Sept. 16: 5 p.m.; Johns Creek • Sept. 18: 5:30 p.m.; Northview • Sept. 23: 5 p.m.; North Forsyth • Sept. 25: 7 p.m.; @Chattahoochee • Sept. 30: 5:55 p.m.; @ Habersham Central • Oct. 2: 7 p.m.; West Forsyth • Oct. 7: 5 p.m.; @ South Forsyth • Oct. 9: 5 p.m.; Centennial

Centennial Cross Country • Aug. 30: 8 a.m. @ Battle of Atlanta Invitational • Sept. 6: 7:45 a.m.; @ Covered Bridge Invitational • Sept. 20: 8 a.m.; @Fulton County XC Championship • Sept. 27: 7 p.m.; @ Lambert River Run • Oct. 2: 5 p.m.; @Kennesaw Mtn Dual • Oct. 7: 4 p.m.; @Cass Invitational • Oct. 11: TBA;@Disney Invitational • Oct. 25: 9 a.m.; @Last Chance Invitational • Nov. 1: TBA; @Region 6-5A championship

Centennial Softball • Aug. 28: 5:00 p.m.; Johns Creek • Sept. 2: 5:00 p.m. Northview • Sept. 4: 5:30 p.m.; @North Forsyth

• Sept. 8: 5:00 p.m.; @Berkmar • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; Alpharetta • Sept. 11: 5:00 p.m.; Habersham Central • Sept. 15: 5:00 p.m.; Meadowcreek • Sept. 16: 5:55 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Sept. 18: 5:00 p.m.; South Forsyth • Sept. 22: 5:00 p.m.; Berkmar • Sept. 23: 5:00 p.m.; Chattahoochee • Sept. 24: 5:00 p.m.; @Meadowcreek • Sept. 25: 7:00 p.m.; @Lambert • Sept. 30: 5:00 p.m.; @Johns Creek • Oct. 2: 5:30 p.m.; @ Northview • Oct. 7: 5:00 p.m.; North Forsyth • Oct. 9: 5:00 p.m.; @Alpharetta)

Centennial Volleyball • Aug. 28: 6:00 p.m.; @Forsyth Central 7:00 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Aug. 30: 8:00 a.m.; @St. Vincent's 1:00 p.m.; Camden County, Labor Day Tournament • Sept. 2: 5:00 p.m.; @North Forsyth 6:00 p.m.; @Heritage • Sept. 4: 5:00 p.m.; Cambridge 7:00 p.m.; Wesleyan • Sept. 6: 8:00 a.m.; Brookwood 10:00 a.m. Starr’s Mill 12:00 p.m.; Mountain View • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; @Johns Creek 6:00 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 11: 5:00 p.m.; Lakeside 7:00 p.m.; Mount Pisgah Christian • Sept. 13: 8:00 a.m.; TBA, Georgia Challenge • Sept. 16: 5:00 a.m.; North Forsyth 6:00 p.m.; Northview 7:00 p.m.; South Forsyth • Sept. 20: 8:00 a.m.; @South Forsyth • Sept. 23: 6:00 p.m.: @Habersham Central 7:00 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Sept. 25: 6:00 p.m.; @Hebron Christian Academy

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Chattahoochee Cross Country • Sept. 5: Team Pasta Dinner • Sept. 6: Battle of the Fairway 5K, 5:30 a.m.; Fairways of Canton Golf Course • Sept. 13: Warpath Invitational, 5:45 a.m.; Boling Park • Sept. 20: Fulton County XC Championships, 6:30 a.m.; Milton High School • Sept. 26: Team Pasta Tailgate; Chattahoochee High School • Sept. 27: Lambert River Run, 6:30 a.m.; Chattahoochee High School • Oct. 3: Friday Night Lights ,3:15 p.m.; Creekview High School • Oct. 8: Buford Invitational, 2:45 p.m.; Buford High School

Chattahoochee Softball • Aug. 28: 7:00 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 2: 5:00 p.m.; @Habersham Central • Sept. 4: 7:00 p.m.; Johns Creek, Rivalry Game • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Sept. 11: 5:30 p.m.; Northview • Sept. 16: 5:00 p.m.; @South Forsyth • Sept. 18: 7:00 p.m.; North Forsyth • Sept. 23: 5:00 p.m.; @Centennial • Sept. 25: 7:00 p.m.; Alpharetta • Sept. 30: 5:00 p.m.; @Lambert • Oct. 2: 7:00 p.m.; Habersham • Oct. 7: 5:00 p.m.; @Johns Creek, Rivalry Game • Oct. 9: 5:00 p.m.; West Forsyth

Chattahoochee Volleyball • Sept. 2: 5:00 p.m.; Woodward Academy • Sept. 4: 5:00 p.m.; @Milton 6:00 p.m.; Pope • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; West Forsyth • Sept. 16: 6:00 p.m.; Johns Creek, Rivalry Game 7:00 p.m.; @Habersham Centra • Sept. 23: 5:00 p.m.; @Northview 6:00 p.m.; South Forsyth 7:00 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 25: 6:00 p.m.; North Cobb • Sept. 30: 6:00 p.m.; Centennial • Oct. 3: 5:00 p.m.; Westminster, BT Serve For the Cure Invitational

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Johns Cross Softball • Aug. 28: 5:00 p.m.; @Centennial • Sept. 2: 5:00 p.m.; @Lambert • Sept. 4: 7:00 p.m.; @Chattahoochee • Sept. 6: 1:00 p.m.; Pinecrest Academy • Sept. 9: 5:30 p.m.; Northview • Sept. 11: 7:00 p.m.; North Forsyth • Sept. 15: 5:30 p.m.; Roswell • Sept. 16: 5:00 p.m.; @Alpharetta • Sept. 18: 7:00 p.m.; Habersham Central • Sept. 20: 12:00 p.m.; @Whitewater • Sept. 23: 5:00 p.m.; @West Forsyth • Sept. 25: 7:00 p.m.; South Forsyth • Sept. 29: 5:30 p.m.; Norcross • Sept. 30: 5:00 p.m.; Centennial • Oct. 2: 7:00 p.m.; Lambert • Oct. 7: 5:00 p.m.; Chattahoochee • Oct. 9: 5:30 p.m.; @ Northview

Johns Creek Volleyball • Sept. 4: 5:30 p.m.; @East Coweta • Sept. 4: 6:30 p.m.; McIntosh • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; Centennial • Sept. 9: 7:00 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 11: 4:55 p.m; @Mill Creek 5:55 p.m.; Gainesville • Sept. 16: 6:00 p.m.; Chattahoochee 7:00 p.m.; @Habersham Central • Sept. 18: 5:30 p.m.; @Harrison 6:00 p.m.; Marist • Sept. 23: 6:00 p.m.; @North Forsyth 7:00 p.m.; @Alpharetta • Sept. 25: 5:00 p.m.; North Springs 6:00 p.m.; Roswell 7:00 p.m.; Starr's Mill • Sept. 30: 5:00 p.m.; Northview 6:00 p.m.; West Forsyth 7:00 p.m.; South Forsyth • Oct. 2: 5:00 p.m.; Pinecrest Academy 7:00 p.m.; Northgate

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Northview Cross Country • Aug. 29: Titan Marathon, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.; NHS Gym • Sept. 6: Covered Bridge Run, 8:00 a.m.; Garrard Landing Park • Sept. 12: Pasta Party, 6:30 p.m.; the Aucoin’s House • Sept. 13: Carrolton Orthopedic Inv., 8:00 a.m.; Carrollton Elementary • Sept. 20: Fulton County Meet, 8:00 a.m.; Milton High School • Sept. 26: Pasta Party, 6:30 p.m.; The O’Connor’s House • Sept. 27: Lambert River Run, 8:00 a.m.; Chattahoochee Point Park • Oct. 4: NHS Team 5K, TBA • Oct. 10 – 13: Disney Invitational (Invite Only) • Oct. 18: Nike Fleet Feet Coach Wood Invitational, 8:00 a.m.; Gainesville College • Oct. 23: Open • Nov. 1: Region 6AAAAA Meet, 8:00 a.m.; Chattahoochee Point Park • Nov. 8: State Championship Meet, 8:00 a.m.; Carrollton Elementary School • Nov. 13: Banquet (tentative), 6:30 p.m.; NHS Cafe

Northview Softball • Aug. 28: 5:30 p.m.; South Forsyth • Sept. 2: 5:30 p.m.; @Centennial • Sept. 4: 5:30 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 9: 5:30 p.m.; @Johns Creek • Sept. 10: 5:30 p.m.; Pinecrest Academy • Sept. 11: 5:30 p.m.; @Chattahoochee • Sept. 16: 5:30 PMp.m.; @North Forsyth HS • Sept. 17: 5:30 p.m.; Pinecrest Academy • Sept. 18: 5:30 p.m.; @Alpharetta HS • Sept. 23: 5:30 Pp.m.; @Habersham Central • Sept. 25: 5:30 Pp.m.; West Forsyth • Sept. 30: 5:30 p.m.; @South Forsyth • Oct. 2: 5:00 p.m.; Senior Night 5:30 p.m.; Centennial • Oct. 7: 5:30 p.m.; @Lambert • Oct. 9: 5:30 p.m.; Johns Creek

Northview Volleyball • Sept. 2: 5:15 p.m.; @Norcross 6:15 p.m.; Woodstock • Sept. 9: 5:00 p.m.; @South Forsyth 6:00 p.m.; @Habersham Central • Sept. 11: 5:00 p.m.; @Creekview 6:00 p.m.; Hillgrove • Sept. 16: 6:00 p.m.; @Centennial 7:00 p.m.; North Forsyth • Sept. 20: 9:00 a.m.; TBA, All City Playdate • Sept. 23: 5:00 p.m.; Chattahoochee 6:00 p.m.; Lambert • Sept. 26 – 27: 6:00 p.m.; TBA, Over The Mountain Tournament, Hoover, Al • Sept. 30: 5:00 p.m.; @Johns Creek 6:00 p.m.; Alpharetta 7:00 p.m.; West Forsyth

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Get to now your coaches • Tony Cianciola Cross country cianciola@fulton.k12.ga.us • Laura Ashby Softball ashbyl@fultonschools.org

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ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

Artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes at this outdoor market under the trees that attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the area. Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Old Milton Park. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-2970102.

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LABOR DAY RUN FOR AUTISM

The Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball Classic brings together youth baseball teams from across the Southeast to Alpharetta to compete in a round robin, bracket style tournament. Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31. Game times vary. Wills Park. 11925 Wills Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 678-2976130.

North Georgia runners lace up their running shoes for the 3rd annual Labor Day Run for Autism). The race is an out and back 10k/5k course on Peachtree Parkway, GA-141.

Monday, Sept. 1, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Totally Running.

405 Peachtree Pkwy. #105, Cumming. Please call 470-2394466 or visit totallyrunning.com.

FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING

Come earn your green thumb during this fall gardening class. An extended growing season allows three seasons of vegetables. The class covers: summer vs fall season crops, sustainable gardening techniques, frost protection and more. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

7-8:30 p.m. Alpharetta Engineering/ Public Works Department. 1790 Hembree Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6200 or visit nfmg.net.

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VICKERY VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET

Browse around at the outdoor farmers’ market from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

There will be crafts for kids, a petting zoo, hayrides and more. The farmers market runs through October. Friday, Aug. 29. Vickery Village. Post Road, Cumming. Please call 404-576-4672.

EARTH, WIND, & FIRE AND “BLUE EYED SOUL” TRIBUTE

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Back again this year, by popular demand. Here’s your chance to get your jazz-funk-disco-soul groove on, accompanied by some of the hottest musicians around. Friday, Aug. 29 through Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Velvet Note. 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838.

RACES & BENEFITS: NATURE CLUB: DINE AND DISCOVER

Join The Nature Club as John Yow plans to get his presentation started with a birdsong identification quiz, then offers glimpses into the lives of some of our favorite birds, based on his two recent books: The Armchair Birder: Discovering the Secret Lives of Familiar Birds, and the follow-up, The Armchair Birder Goes Coastal. Ages 16 – Adult, $10 General Public, $5 CNC Members. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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Centennial High School celebrates the end of summer with music, carnival games, giant inflatables, face painting, twist contest and spectacular fireworks. Food provided by Shane’s Rib Shack. Sunday, Aug. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Centennial High School. 9310 Scott Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-650-4230.

A block party with a twist to take you back to the 50s. Break out the bobby socks, roll up your white Tshirt sleeves and dust off that poodle skirt. There will be 50s music, live entertainment, dancing, food, fun and prizes. So come out and enjoy a milkshake and burger. Thursday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m.

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Feast on the street every Thursday evening at Alpharetta Food Truck Alley. This gathering will have a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. This week the band, GrooveTown will be performing. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early. Thursday, Aug. 28 5-9 p.m. Downtown Alpharetta.

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THEATER: OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSICAL

Out of the Box encompasses a journey of self-exploration and true identity for those who have been isolated in this world. With lots of laughter, realization, and ground-breaking harmonies, the show invites the audience to travel along with a young man, Daniel, as he learns that it is not about what you are, but who you are that truly matters. Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug 30, 8-10 p.m. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. $15 per ticket. Please call 770-594-6232.

THE MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE

This is the 18th year of The Mayor’s Corporate Challenge, with the support of the City of Alpharetta, and Mayor David Belle Isle. The race will begin and end right across from the historic City Hall in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. $25 in advance, $35 on race day. Thursday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

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School of Rock owners Ben and Christina Simms, left, hand Mayor Mike Bodker the guitar for opening ceremonies as Chamber of Commerce President John Bemont looks on.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – You say you want to get those kids out of the garage because their band amps keep shorting out the TV and you can’t watch the game?

You say you want to give those kids some positive feedback while trying to find a musical identity?

You say you always wanted to be a rock star but time has passed you by?

Well it’s time to get back to school, then. The School of Rock that is, which just opened in Johns Creek at the corner of Abbotts Bridge and Medlock Bridge roads.

Ben and Christina Simms are the young entrepreneurs who opened the 135th School of Rock worldwide Aug. 22.

In true rock and roll fashion, they did not have Mayor Mike Bodker cut the ribbon, rather he smashed a guitar a la Pete Townshend.

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“First, we want to thank the mayor and council and the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce for making us not only so welcome here, but for their help in making the opening of our business so smooth,” Ben said.

“We’re honored to be a part of such a great arts city. We think this is the perfect place to teach people to not only rock in music, but to rock in life.”

And while rock is the basis of what they do, it is all about teaching music to students who have been as young as 4 and as old as 80.

Christina said the music is also a tool for students to learn life skills as well. They learn to master a piece of music, and it gives them confidence to set a task and accomplish it.

They learn the confidence to go before a large group or audience that will serve them in any endeavor. And they will learn an appreciation of music that will be deeper and more complete, she said.

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Rock: Continued from Page 34 they would choose to launch their career. They even considered a butcher shop, but looking at the School of Rock prospectus, Christina said they knew this was the opportunity for them.

“We both love the arts. We have always had that side. We also wanted to do something that would let us give back to the community,” said Christina. “And we just love Johns Creek’s commitment to the arts. It is a real arts community.”

Ben said the great thing about School of Rock is that anyone can sign up at any age or skill level.

Two visitors for the opening ceremony signed up for lessons that day. Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Chairman Kent Davies sat in one of the classrooms and decided it was something he had wanted to do.

“I have a grandson who plays piano and is learning guitar. I told him I would play with him one day. It’ll be awe-

some,” Davies said. “This will be a way to connect with him from one generation to another.”

ReMax realtor Cleve Gaddis was another visitor who got the bug and enrolled right away.

“I always wanted to play the drums, so signed up,” Gaddis said matter-of-factly.

Ben said that is not unusual to get “more mature” enthusiasts to sign up after seeing the layout.

“We have programs for all ages,” he said. “Our lessons are a bit different from others.

We teach our students to perform. In three or four months, they will be playing in a live show.”

And they will be taught to play in groups and ensembles, so they learn faster and learn to play more collaboratively,” Ben said.

“They learn to play with others, not in a vacuum. That is the way most professionals play – as part of a group, band or symphony,” he said.

The classes are taught for a semester – they call it a session. And the end of that session, they will play in a group and give a show, he said.

For the best of the best,

there are the School of Rock All-Stars.

They will play gigs together and compete at School of Rock concerts. Each year, top School of Rock students play in a rock concert tour the month of July and play at major venues across the country.

Asked which came first, the school or the movie of the same name, Christina says the school.

“Originally, it was supposed to be a documentary about School of Rock, but when Jack Black got involved, it quickly became a comedy,” she said. “But when you watch the movie, how he teaches the kids to play is exactly how we teach.”

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Appalachian State University BOONE, N.C. – Kevin C. Lentz, an Army ROTC candidate from Milton, earned a place on the Chancellor’s List at Appalachian State University for the spring semester.

To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, a student must have a 3.85 grade point average or higher and carry a minimum of 12 hours. In addition, James Koehler of Roswell made the Chancellor’s List in the Honors College at Appalachian State University by attaining a 3.88 GPA. Koehler just completed his junior year.

Loyola Marymount University LOS ANGELES – Jessie Garrett Black of Milton has graduated from Loyola Marymount University and has been awarded a bachelor’s of degree in fine arts with honors (cum laude). Black is a 2011 gradu-

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University of Mississippi OXFORD, Miss. – Andrew Butler, a St. Pius High School alum, recently graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis on homeland security.

Additional, he graduated with the ROTC’s Distinguished Military Honors and was commissioned a second lieutenant with the U.S. Army, Infantry Division.

We will also have some free demonstrations and other activities that day. Come have some fun with us and learn about the Johns Creek Arts Center.

Try it out: 1 hour class samplings for $10. All supplies included. Allows potential students to sample a class before they commit to a course. Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To register visit www.johnscreekarts.org and select “Try It”.

Mercer University Law School MACON, Ga. – Christopher Perniciaro of Cumming graduated from Mercer Law School in Macon magna cum laude in the spring commencement ceremony. He also received the following recognitions: Brainerd Currie Honor Society, CALI Awards and was a member of the Mercer Law Review.

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Troy University TROY, Ala. – Shawn Kimble of Cumming and Michael Syrios of Roswell both received degrees from Troy University as the school honored more than 700 graduates during its spring commencement inside Trojan Arena on the Troy campus.

Brevard College BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard College has named Nicholas Bier of Cumming to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2013-2014 academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher for the semester.

Hampden-Sydney College HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Hampden-Sydney student Chase Baldwin of Suwanee graduated May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in religion.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Baldwin.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. – Brigitte Lorraine Speicher of Alpharetta was among more than 2,900 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in ceremonies May 9-10. Speicher received a bachelor’s degree in education and human sciences from the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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UTICA, N.Y. – Pranav Prabhudesai of Alpharetta received a master’s degree in computer/ information sciences at the State University of New York Institute of Technology’s spring commencement.

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Erik Nadel of Alpharetta, a firstyear student majoring in computer science, has been named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2013-14 academic year. Named for the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students.

To be eligible for membership, students must achieve all A’s and B’s (with a minimum of six A’s) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI.

Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kaleigh E. Warwick of Alpharetta recently received the Omicron Delta Kappa Circle Leader of the Year award for exemplary service to the circle and the Samford University community. Warwick is a senior marketing and art major.

Georgia Southern STATESBORO, Ga. – John Alexander Stevenson of Suwanee was recently recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization at Georgia Southern University.

The organization is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and professional fulfillment. Stevenson also earned a 4.0 grade average for spring semester.

In addition, Austin Holcomb of Alpharetta has been named to the President’s List for both fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earn a 4.0 grade point average. Holcomb has completed two years at Georgia Southern, participating in the Regents Engineering Transfer Program, and will be attending Georgia Institute of Technology this fall to complete his degree in mechanical engineering.

Wofford College SPARTANBURG, S.C. – David Malone Blum was accorded Wofford College’s highest academic honor Thursday, May 1, when he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. The son of Mike Blum and Brenda Malone of Roswell, Blum majored in history and completed the education program.

Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, La. – The following local residents recently were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Stephanie Rucci of Alpharetta, Auburn University; Lindsey Luckett of Alpharetta, Berry College; Diane Barber of Alpharetta, Florida State University; Silke Audinet of Alpharetta, Kennesaw State University; and Kaylin Brown of Alpharetta, Villanova University.

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Kristen Tillman of Roswell, Georgia Southern University; Jennifer Missner of Roswell, Kennesaw State University; Kamil Kamilov of Roswell, Kennesaw State University; and Jose Namer of Roswell, Kennesaw State University.

Michaela Grass of Suwanee, Berry College; Jessica Brown of Suwanee, Kennesaw State University; and Justin White of Suwanee, United States Naval Academy.

Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, Va. – Jenny J. Wang of Roswell, a member of the class of 2017 at Washington and Lee University, was recently inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, which is limited to students who complete the first term of their first year with superior academic records.

To be eligible for Phi Eta Sigma, a student must be in the top 20 percent of the class at the end of his or her first term.

In addition, the following

Washington and Lee students have earned Dean’s List status for the recently ended winter term 2014. Dean’s List status at Washington and Lee represents a term grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Rhett Delk of Duluth, Chase Flint of Suwanee, Connor Hollenbeck of Alpharetta, Brian Krouskos of Alpharetta, Kaitlin Krouskos of Alpharetta, Nicholas Lombardo of Duluth, Rachel Samuels of Johns Creek, Jacqueline Yarbro of Suwanee, Nicholas Biumi of Cumming, Drew Carlos of Roswell, Lucas McCracken of Cumming and Jenny Wang of Roswell.

University of Kansas LAWRENCE, Kan. – Alyssa Rutt of Roswell completed her course of study and received a master’s degree in education from the University of Kansas at the school’s spring commencement ceremony.

Greensboro College GREENSBORO, N.C. – Joseph Thomas Delia of Johns Creek has been named to Greensboro College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester.

To qualify, a student must have a 3.5 grade point average or better.

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BROOKSTONE 42, MOUNT PISGAH 34:

Inexperienced Cougars Patriots yield 42 points lose to Cherokee in opening defeat

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Cougars lost all their skill position starters on offense from last season, with almost all of them going on to college on football scholarships.

But in addition to the losses at quarterback, running back and receiver, the Cougars also suffered heavy losses in the defensive secondary, and the team’s inexperience on both sides of the football was evident in last Friday night’s season opener.

The Cougars lost 42-7 at home Aug. 22, against Cherokee, a team on the rise in Region 5-AAAAAA. The Warriors piled up 386 yards of offense against a mostly untested Chattahoochee defense, with 296 yards of that total coming from passes from Cherokee quarterback Spencer Ashley, who completed 27 of 33 attempts.

Ashley’s favorite target was Andrew Harris, who had 14 receptions for 212 yards and three touchdowns, picking up sizeable chunks of yardage on short passes and also getting behind the Cougars’ secondary a few times.

The Warriors led 28-0 at the half, scoring on drives of

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The Cougars are off this week, and begin play in Region 6-AAAAAA Sept. 5 at North Forsyth 65, 80 and 80 yards and taking advantage of a fumble by the Cougars inside their 20.

Cherokee scored on its first possession of the second half and made it 42-0 later in the third period on Ashley’s fourth touchdown pass of the night.

The Cougars avoided a shutout on a 9-yard scoring pass from backup quarterback Chase Owens to Isaac Kinsey in the final period after Jordan Einstein returned an interception 36 yards to the Cherokee 9. Chattahoochee scored on the next play.

Owens was more effective in the final period than starting quarterback David Nicoletta was in the first three quarters, but had the benefit of playing against Cherokee’s reserves.

Blake Hundley led the Chattahoochee offense with 71 yards on 20 carries. The Cougars rushed for 155

Last week’s scores • Cambridge 42, Holy Innocents 6 • Fellowship Christian 44, Armuchee 17 • Cherokee 42, Chattahoochee 7 • Lowndes 37, Roswell 14 • Brookstone 42, Mount Pisgah 34 This week’s games • Milton at Alpharetta • Centennial at Roswell • Duluth at Northview • Johns Creek at Woodstock • Cambridge at Chapel Hill • Blessed Trinity at St. Pius • Providence Christian at St. Francis • Riverside Military at Fellowship Christian yards, but managed just 43 yards passing, completing nine of 18 attempts.

The Chattahoochee defense allowed a modest 90 yards rushing, with the Warriors attempting only a handful of running plays prior to taking a 21-0 lead early in the second period.

The Cougars are off this week, and begin play in Region 6-AAAAAA Sept. 5 at North Forsyth.

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COLUMBUS, Ga. – After going the entire 2013 regular season without a loss, the Mount Pisgah Patriots dropped their 2014 season opener 42-34 to Brookstone Saturday afternoon, Aug. 23.

Playing without three of their top defensive players who were sidelined with injuries, the Patriots yielded 300 yards rushing to a pair of Brookstone running backs, with the Cougars adding 134 yards passing.

The Patriots, meanwhile, managed just 227 yards total offense, with quarterback Aaron Winchester accounting for 84 of the team’s 97 yards on the ground.

Brookstone also contained the Patriots’ passing game, with Winchester completing nine of 19 passes for 130 yards.

Winchester connected on a 31-yard touchdown pass to Oz Dixon to give the Patriots an early 6-0 lead, but the Cougars went ahead 16-6 on a pair of touchdowns and a safety on a high Mount Pisgah snap from center.

Brookstone, an annual state playoff participant, led 23-12 at the half, with Winchester scoring for the Patriots on an 8-yard run. The Cou-

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The Cougars took control in the final period, scoring on a 67-yard run by Sam Ndem, who added the clinching score after Brookstone recovered the ensuing kickoff.

Mount Pisgah scored with three minutes to play and closed within 42-34 on a twopoint pass from Winchester to Connor Richey, but the Patriots never got the ball back as Brookstone ran out of clock.

The Patriots are off this week, and coach Mike Forester said he hopes to have defensive linemen Shingi Chigwere and Blake Smith and linebacker J.R. Cendoya back for the game at Rabun County Sept. 5.

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Sophomore Andrew Minkert carried 10 times for 95 yards and scored three touchdowns for FCS, with quarterback Shane Young adding 99 yards and a TD on eight carries in his first start for the Paladins.

Ryan Reid also had a rushing touchdown for Fellowship, with Young passing to Drew Williamson for the other FCS score. Young completed five of 11 passes for 57 yards.

The Paladins trailed 10-6 after the first quarter, but outscored the Indians 38-0 the next two periods to take a 4410 lead into the final quarter.

Sophomore Jack Hardin keyed the Paladins’ defensive effort with five solo tackles and 11 assists. Fellowship also enjoyed success in the return game, with Dalton Depew picking up 97 yards on kickoff returns and Austin Bell adding 55 yards on punt returns. Bell also rushed for 61 yards.

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Hornets fall to Lowndes in playoff rematch VALDOSTA, Ga. – Roswell coach John Ford was looking to give his team a serious test in the Hornets’ season opener, but may have gotten a little more of a challenge than he was hoping for against perennial state power Lowndes.

The Vikings dominated for three quarters before the Hornets picked up a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns in a 37-14 loss Friday, Aug. 22, on Lowndes’ home field.

The game was a rematch of a 2007 state playoff game in which Roswell gave the state champion Vikings their toughest battle of the postseason in the quarterfinals.

While Lowndes has remained a state power since winning the ’07 title, the Hornets have not fared as well after sharing the state title in 2006 and giving the Vikings a battle the next year.

Lowndes led Roswell 14-0 at the half, and put the game away in the third period. Roswell, which managed just 8 yards total offense in the first

half, scored on a pair of touchdown passes in the final period from James Whitaker to Mechane Slade.

Whitaker finished with 109 yards passing.

The Hornets return home Friday night to play crosstown rival Centennial, which will be making its season debut.

Both teams feature some talented skill position players, several of whom played major roles in last year’s 39-30 Roswell victory over the Knights.

Brothers Kendrick and Shakur Jackson scored two touchdowns each in Roswell’s victory, with Slade, running back Sheldon Evans and receiver Hunter Coleman all making key contributions.

Centennial returns all-purpose back Caden Herring, but the Knights lost standout receiver Christian Robinson and quarterback Matthew Harries, who played well against the Hornets but was injured midway through the season.

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Angela Harvey named Rotarian of the Year JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 2014 Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton named Angela Harvey as its 2014 Rotarian of the Year on July 16.

Harvey, a retired school teacher, joined the club two years ago. She has been heavily involved in organizing Rotary events and fundraisers and has represented the club at various community events.

“Community service is a passion for me, so I was very

honored to receive this award from my peers,” said Harvey. “I also feel that it brings responsibilities and encouragement to do more.”

Harvey was instrumental in coordinating Rotary social events, as well as serving on committees for the club’s annual Fish Fry fundraiser, Santa in Summer event and volunteered at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library book sale on behalf of Rotary.

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deserving of this award,” said Rotary Club President Bev Miller. “She stands out for her dedication and enthusiasm for Rotary and truly exemplifies our motto, ‘Service Above Self.’”

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She is also a board member of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and is a graduate of the 2014 Leadership Johns Creek.

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Can the older generation lead the way on community farm movement?

Millennials have short attention spans. We only read headlines – or Tweets. We choose the path of least resistance, whether that’s liking a photo over making a phone call, sending a Snapchat over writing a postcard or checking Facebook while conversation lulls at dinner.

Some say we are materialistic, self-involved and entitled.

Those last three descriptors are typically hurled from previous generations. They don’t understand the world we grew up in. Neither, really, do Millennials.

Who does? When you buy food today, where does that money go? Where did the product come from? What happened in between? How much did the farmer get paid?

If I told you that your money helped subsidize CEO bonuses or open a slaughterhouse in China, you’d have no idea whether I was telling the truth. I might be, for all anyone knows.

Ultimately, the system grew too big, too complex and too interconnected to possibly grasp from where you and I stand on the ground level.

The food system hasn’t made sense for 40 years. No Millennial – myself included – can possibly sit there and say what the world will be like when we provide our own food.

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No Millennial – myself included – can possibly sit there and say what the world will be like when we provide our own food.

For that kind of advice, we need to lean on older generations.

In part, learning from my grandfather guided me toward sustainability and healthy food. He joined the Northern Ireland Livestock Commission in the 60s, selling beef and lamb around the world.

Northern Ireland is one of the few places in the world where it’s cheaper to grow grass than corn, allowing cows, sheep and goats to eat natural diets.

Corn-fed beef, on the other hand, leads to liver disease in cows and increased rates of heart disease for people consuming such products, because cows are not natural corn eaters.

These thoughts came to me as I met with leaders at Chambrel at Roswell, a senior living facility. They have a handful of raised beds filled with tomatoes and squash on their 35-acre facility.

As with many other unproductive urban structures, ideas immediately popped into my head.

Could the four water fountains be turned into aquaponic tanks?

Could vertical gardens hang from every staircase?

Could sheep help trim back the tree line to add room for more plots and a community garden?

Whether Chambrel is able to pull off the edible campus ideas we inadvertently discussed over lunch depends on a number of factors, including corporate support, city support and money.

The residents must also invest and take ownership of the project.

Community farms at senior living facilities would go a long way to boosting the health of our seniors, not only reducing the immense medical expenses

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seniors face, but help them reclaim a healthy, active lifestyle through direct involvement in a vital aspect of society: food and nutrition.

Gardens provide a sense of purpose, particularly important for a society that often isolates undesirables, including seniors.

Community gardens would provide a great avenue for boosting intergenerational ties.

People are more connected today than ever before, yet so far removed from one another.

As we build a technologically based future, people must keep

in mind ways to help us stay connected to nature. We need smarter ways to efficiently grow food locally by harvesting sustainable energy and developing urban environments for multi-purpose use.

Chambrel at Roswell has the potential to model what this future might look like – perhaps, quite a bit like childhood.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 and expired license. ►► Joseph Brown, 45, of Miami was arrested July 28 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Nicholas J. Kaczmarowski, 22, of King Road, Roswell, was arrested July 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and headlight requirement. ►► Kevin Brad Stahlman,

44, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 1 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving and improper passing. ►► Robin Phillips Williamson, 50, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 1 on Camber Woods Drive in Roswell for DUI, open container and following too closely. ►► Theodore T. Romaniak, 39, of Dallas, Georgia, was arrested July 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and speeding. ►► Robert Edward Valentine, 29, of Kentmere Drive,

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City of Johns Creek Notice of Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant 2013 Consolidated Plan Performance Report Purpose: Public Hearing to consider the formulation of the 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan Performance Report (CAPER) for the City of Johns Creek, Georgia as required by Section 104 (a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Federal Regulation 24 CFR 91.

PUBLIC HEARING: DATE AND TIME: LOCATION:

The City of Johns Creek 2013 CAPER September 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

12000 Findley Road Taylor Farms Conference Room, 3rd Floor Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

The Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan Performance Report identifies how the city utilized 2013 CDBG federal funds to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and opportunities to expand economic opportunities, principally for low to moderate income persons. Citizen input regarding the use of federal funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is vital. The City of Johns Creek 2013 allocation for the Office of Community Planning and Development’s CPD Formula program was $271,791.

Public comment is welcome and should be submitted to CDBG@JohnsCreekGA.gov. All comments received will be presented to HUD upon submission of the 2013 CAPER. All documents are currently available in the City Clerk’s office, located at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097. The documents may also be viewed at the following libraries: NE Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022; and Robert E. Fulton Library at Ocee, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005. In addition, documents are available on-line at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov. If alternative formats of documents are needed, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-512-3212 or email a request to CDBG@JohhsCreekGA.gov.

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juana, failure to use due care and possession of drug-related items. ►► Julie Ann Sherwin, 43, of Newport Bay Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested July 23 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, failure to maintain lane and stop sign violation. ►► George Myers, 48, of Sterling Court, Cumming, was arrested July 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to yield. ►► Virginia Catherine Hatch, 37, of Woodstock was arrested July 24 on Rucker Road in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► Christopher G. Carson,

34, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 3 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Alicia Rose Bernstein, 22, of Hickory Flat Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 6 on Birmingham Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Harry Hannah Jr., 25, of Monroe, Georgia, was arrested Aug. 1 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Michael Bazile, 24, of Gran Crique Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 1 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Charles Anthony Thomas, 54, of Marietta Highway, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 2 on Marietta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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Hutchins, 45, of Tampa was arrested Aug. 2 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and theft by receiving stolen property. ►► Shakira Monet Woods, 25, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 1 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Graham Gerardo McMurray, 21, of Tucker was arrested Aug. 3 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Glen Thomas Collins, 32, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, was arrested Aug. 3 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Diana Richov, 31, of Westborough, Massachusetts, was arrested Aug. 3 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Alexander Honkonen, 25, of Hixon, Tennessee, was arrested Aug. 3 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Justin Battles, 26, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was arrested Aug. 3 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ► ► Jonathan Neil Degumbia, 37, of Martinez, Georgia, was arrested July 28 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Marguerite D. Ohara, 28, of Augusta was arrested July 28 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. ► ► Carlos Maquez Dollar, 32, of Stone Mountain was arrested July 29 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance.

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ACT: Continued from Page 1 their sights on college,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. “The results show our teachers are preparing them for postsecondary success and we’re making strides toward increased college readiness.”

The average score from Fulton’s 2014 graduates who took the ACT was 22.6, compared to the state average of 20.8 and the national average of 21. Maximum score on the ACT is 36. “[College readiness] is one of our three strategic goals.

We’re trending in the right direction but we still have some progress to make,” said Avossa.

Students from Northview High School continue to post the highest ACT average, with a composite average of 26.5 among its 2014 grads. They were followed close behind by

Alpharetta High (25.6), Johns Creek (25.2), Milton (25.1) and Chattahoochee (25.0).

Thirty-eight percent (1,369) of seniors demonstrated college readiness in all four areas of the ACT – English, math, reading and science. This percentage was significantly higher than the state average of 24 percent and national average of 26 percent.

The college readiness benchmarks are scores on subject tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50 percent chance of obtaining a B or higher; or a 75 percent chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding first-year college courses.

For example, a high school student who earns a 23 on the science section of the ACT would meet the benchmark in college biology and has the skills needed to earn a B or C. Other benchmarks include English (18), reading (22) and math (22).

These numbers were determined based on a national sample of students currently in college.

Fulton Schools officials were pleased that scores remained unchanged on the ACT despite an increase in students taking the exams.

Avossa explained scores traditionally tend to dip when the test-taking pool increases, but that is not the case in Fulton.

The participation rate from 2014 graduates was a record 3,602 students, an increase of 369 students from the previous year.

Similar to the SAT, the ACT is commonly used for college admission and placement.

It measures English, math, reading and science proficiency, with an optional writing section, whereas the SAT measures only math, reading and writing.

More than 1.8 million students took the test in 2014, including 50,700 students in Georgia.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chamber 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above.

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-14-014, 015, 016, 017, 018 & V-14-019 Southern Retail Development, LLC O-I Conditional 3200 Block of Old Alabama Road 9800 Block of Brumbelow Road • Encroach into the 25-foot landscape strip along Brumbelow Road 14.8 feet to allow for the construction of a driveway accessible to fire trucks • Encroach into the 25-foot landscape strip along Brumbelow Road and 40-foot landscape strip along Old Alabama Road to allow for the construction of two stormwater management facilities • Remove the 10-foot access easements encompassing the two stormwater management facilities • Encroach into the 25-foot zoning buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to allow for a stormwater management facility • Encroach into the 20-foot side yard building setback 7 feet to allow for a dumpster and dumpster enclosure • Remove 20-foot landscape buffers around the exterior of the two stormwater detention facilities V-14-020 Douglas Meskell R-4A Conditional 5700 Block of Preserve Circle • Encroach 39 feet into the 50-foot undisturbed stream buffer and additional 25-foot impervious surface setback to allow for the replacement of an existing deck.

V-14-021 & V-14-022 Brian and Suzy MacInnes AG-1 10600 Block of Nellie Brook Court • Encroach 15 feet into the 25-foot side yard setback to allow for the construction of an accessory structure (detached garage) • Allow for the construction of an accessory structure in a front yard

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checked the residence but could not find Paradise.

Continued from Page 3 after a woman called saying her ex-boyfriend had assaulted her and refused to leave. When police arrived he had left.

The victim told police she went out with Kyle Jordan Paradise, 25, of Valais Court, Johns Creek, that evening.

When they returned home they got into an argument and Paradise allegedly attacked her, grabbing her by the throat. The man left before police arrived.

When police checked on Paradise’s background, they found he had a warrant for a theft on Valais Court. Police

Home burgled of electronics, jewelry JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Several gaming systems, computers and a large amount of jewelry were stolen Aug. 14 from a Cameron Bridge Way apartment.

The victim told police her young daughter returned home from school and found one of the doors unlocked. Inside, the home was rummaged through.

Missing were a Nintendo Wii and Xbox game consoles, a Toshiba laptop, an Apple Ipad, Kindle Fire reader and $5,000 in jewelry.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CELLULAR GAP AND SPECTRUM BANDWIDTH ANALYSIS RFP #15-105 The City of Alpharetta is accepting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a telecommunications study to include the analysis of 1) city cell phone gaps and coverage area, and 2) spectrum bandwidth.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ON-CALL STORM PIPE CLEANING RFP 15-106 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide ON-CALL STORM PIPE CLEANING that will be used on an as needed basis. This will include pumping, removal, and disposal of all materials associated with cleaning out partially and fully clogged storm structures and pipes.

The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, August 28, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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OPINION

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Jim Cowart: A developer who built communities When you think of the man who lived the American Dream, you often think of the Horatio Algers of history – self-made men who found success and lived the good life.

Jim Cowart rewrote that American Dream. Yes, he was a self-made man who found success, raised a beautiful family and was admired and respected by his peers. And I would be happy to have my book closed on that chapter.

But Jim Cowart was so much more than that. He did so much more than that.

He believed in sharing his prosperity and was generous beyond belief.

Most people who will read this will scratch their head and wonder who is this man I am writing about? Here’s what I know about the man.

He was a visionary who better than anyone I know saw the potential for greatness in North Fulton. I don’t mean just the great subdivisions, the great schools, the great office buildings and the great wealth that would all converge on this forgotten little piece of Greater Atlanta.

But before I tell the story of how Mr. Cowart delivered unto us perhaps the greatest area metro Atlanta in which to live, I want to say just a little of his other great works.

He began his career as a homebuilder. He built good homes and made a good living. He should have, he built 6,000 of them.

But he was always restless to do more – because he could see farther than everyone else.

In 1968, he assembled 91 acres from the Spruill family on I-285 just east of Roswell Road. That became Perimeter Mall. He bought another 38 acres for the Marriott Hotel and Class A office. That marked the beginning of Perimeter Center.

When he was done, he donated millions to 38 churches in the area because, he told me, there would be a lot of change in that area and they would need the money to grow.

He was a great supporter of the YMCA. He liked what they did there and how they did it, so he gave the Y ample opportunity to grow in his patch of the woods.

In 1972, he took his family’s homestead – 18 acres of it – that was situated on Ashford-Dunwoody Road and donated it to the YMCA. A few years later became The Cowart Family/Ashford Dunwoody YMCA. Not done, Mr. Cowart donated the acreage for the Windsor Parkway Soccer Complex a year later at Windsor Parkway and Peachtree-

hearts he told me the story of how North Fulton came to be nothing less than the strongest most vibrant community in metro Atlanta today.

This is not a story of Jim Executive Editor Cowart the philanthropist. hatcher@northfulton.com This is the story of Mr. Cowart’s vision, business acumen, political understanding and just pure mean stubbornness.

Without it, who knows what Dunwoody Road. this area would be?

Mr. Cowart then in1997 In the early 1980s, North donated another 10 acres in Fulton was an unopened oysGwinnett County which beter. Mr. Cowart had the vision came the seed for the Robert to see the pearl inside.

D. Fowler Family YMCA in He had the idea to build Peachtree Corners in 1997. a gated golf community with He also led the steering comexecutive housing that would mittee in a $2.7 million capibring the CEOs, the CFOs tal campaign. who could then be sold on the He had one more YMCA idea of moving their headleft in him. In the latter quarters north of the Chat1990s, he led the campaign tahoochee. Rather than be to build the Johnny Isaksoncommuters, they would build Alpharetta YMCA on North near their domiciles.

Point Parkway, leading a $2 As North Greater Fulton million capital campaign and helped procure the major land Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach put it in donation for the Y property 2013 when the chamber made there.

Mr. Cowart Citizen of the Year: Dan Pile, vice president of operations at the YMCA Metro “He understood early on Atlanta put it simply. that good jobs follow good “The man was a giant. It development. Everywhere you would be hard to calculate look in North Fulton you see the contribution he has made Jim Cowart’s fingerprints.” to his community,” Pile said.

Country Club of the South “Jim’s legacy will strengthen was to be that first pearl. It local communities for genwould be the first gated golf erations to come through the community in Georgia. But property, buildings and fialmost didn’t happen. nancial base The Fulthat support ton County the Y’s misCommission sion.”

Chairman He donatMichael ed the land Lomax had to found chamAtlanta Bappioned tist College moving the which he route of Ga. led to merge 400 from and make Gwinnett possible to North the Mercer Fulton, Univerproviding sity Atlanta the spine campus. He for developwas Mercer ment that trustee for would come many years, North Fuland later ton’s way. made Life Trustee.

Mr. DAN PILE I would Cowart Vice president of operations at the YMCA get a call already Metro Atlanta from Mr. had UPS Cowart on executives occasions to considering come to see him at his office. moving UPS headquarters to Although it was a request, Atlanta and living in this new it felt more like a summons. idea called Country Club of Usually, there would be an the South. object lesson he felt I should Then one day he was understand. Or he would inspecting the property and point out how a story I had found two strangers looking at covered had deviated from it. Investigating he found they True North in some way. were from the Atlanta Water I suppose he thought I Department and were scoutneeded schooling, but I like to ing area for a North Fulton think I was worth the effort.

Reservoir. More to the point, It was at one of these (well they had decided on Mr. Cowmore than one) heart-toart’s property for the site.

HATCHER HURD

Jim’s legacy will strengthen local communities for generations to come through the property, buildings and financial base that support the Y’s mission.”

Jim Cowart

This set a number of things in action from Mr. Cowart. First, he would hire experts to find the best place for a reservoir which he was sure was further north on Old Alabama Road. That done, He approached Chairman Lomax with the idea that, as he put it, “Fulton County needs to be in the water business.”

There was sound logic in this. North Fulton was poised for development. Mr. Cowart’s plan was persuasive that a better site could be assembled at a lower cost than the CCOS site.

And with Fulton providing the water, it would not be subject to the frailties of the Atlanta Water Department.

Lomax saw the merit of the plan quickly enough and began to lay the groundwork.

Politics being what is, and with lawsuits looming, it was decided in 1986 that Fulton and Atlanta would partner on this creating a separate water system, today known as the Atlanta Fulton Water Resources Commission.

It is hardly causes anyone to blink today, but this would have huge and far-reaching consequences that affect us today.

First, it provided a water supply that was independent of the Atlanta Water System.

Plagued for decades with problems four mayors (Sam Massell, Maynard Jackson – twice – Andrew Young and Bill Campbell) never addressed.

When Mayor Shirley Franklin finally did address them, the cost so far has been in the billions of dollars.

Had North Fulton become solely Atlanta Water System rate payers, we would be helping to pay off those billions for years to come. Instead, Fulton County has the lowest water rates in the entire metro area.

Meanwhile, Country Club of the South was a huge success fostering other gated developments such St. Ives and St. Marlo in Johns Creek that made North Fulton an elite address.

Mr. Cowart knew Class A office buildings would one day find their way to North Fulton. His Royal 400 development on North Point Parkway brought other national developers such as Ross Perot and Holder Corp. and tall buildings began to dot North Point Parkway and Windward Parkway.

Today, North Fulton is its own submarket for Class A office development with more than 27 million square feet developed.

This is the lake on which North Fulton floats. It has the finest schools, wonderful neighborhoods and subdivisions. It is a growing exurban community of more than a quarter-million people.

Did Jim Cowart do all of this alone? Certainly not.

Would the North Fulton we know still be here in this incarnation if Jim Cowart had not come this way? Almost assuredly not.

He is a man not well known in the community he did so much to shape. But a giant shadow falls across North Fulton, and Jim Cowart cast it.

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COMMUNITY

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Alpharetta to host ‘restaurant week’

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s restaurant scene is going to get the chance to show off for a week as part of the Alpharetta Restaurant Week Sept. 6 -14.

With South Main Kitchen, Chicken Salad Chick and many other restaurants opening in Alpharetta this year as well as the dozens to come in Avalon, Alpharetta’s restaurant scene is expanding rapidly.

To help raise awareness of this foodie scene, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting Restaurant Week to kick off a week of local eating.

The event, open to all restaurants in the City of Alpharetta, is designed to showcase the best the city’s eateries

Alpharetta Restaurant Week Sept. 6 – 14. See participating restaurants at www.alpharettachamber. com have to offer as well as giving customers deals.

“We wanted to create an event centered on promoting Alpharetta restaurants similar to how Roswell, INC has used Roswell Restaurant week to promote the Roswell restaurant community,” said Hans Appen, president of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.

Fixed menus, reduced prices or other discounts are all offered by participating

restaurants.

There will also be “goodie bags” patrons can win at the end of the week.

Along with Restaurant Week, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce has created “Dine Alpharetta.” This program offers a card for use while eating at local restaurants. When it is presented, customers can save 10, 15, or 20 percent off their bill.

This program is designed to encourage residents to eat locally on a regular basis.

In order for restaurants

to take part in either deal, they must be located within Alpharetta and be Alpharetta Chamber members.

“We want people to get out of their comfort zone and visit restaurants they have never eaten at before or they have never heard of,” Appen said. “We want to market Alpharetta’s restaurants.”

For more information, including participating restaurants as well as offered deals, visit http://www. alpharettachamber.com/.

DEATH NOTICES James Bagley, 93, of Kennesaw, passed away August 15, 2014. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

Ralph Victor Loudermilk, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 15, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Dannie Bailey, 66, of Cumming, passed away August 18, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Randall Lamar Martin, 68, of Roswell, passed away July 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marion Kay Blume, 71, of Cumming, passed away August 17, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Jeffrey Bowman, 57, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Faustina Caldwell, 86, of Marietta, passed away August 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Marsha Ann Chalden, 66, of Dunwoody, passed away August 3, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Agnes Crutchfield, 88, of Woodstock, passed away August 15, 2014. Arrangements

by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Judith B. Forbus, 77, of Johns Creek, passed away August 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Stephen Hodgkinson, 67, of Marietta, passed away July 23, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jerry Ledford, 63, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

William Broughton Loggins, 95, of Cumming, passed away August 12, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Wauriga Jessica Simmons, 95, of Dallas, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Daniel Graydon Stephenson, Jr., 89, of Lilburn, passed away August 13, 2014. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

James Edmon McNeese, 70, of Canton, passed away August 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Thomas G. Stewart, 94, of Atlanta, passed away August 19, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Thomas Frank Moses, 52, of Roswell, passed away August 4, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jewell Strickland, 92, of Dawsonville, passed away August 16, 2014. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Carol O’Brien, 77, of Milton, passed away July 30, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Peter Dirk Van Wieren, 69, of Johns Creek, passed away August 2, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Cathy Diane Nunnally, 58, of Atlanta, passed away August 12, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

William Vivori, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Orland James Pender, 94, of Roswell, passed away August 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Frances Waits, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Gary Phillips, 62, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Hatch Walker, 89, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Thelma Green Samples, 91, of Cumming passed away August 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Keng Wang, 89, of Atlanta, passed away July 25, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Lambert Schuyler Jr., 76, of Cumming, passed away August 17, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

James Marcus Simonas, 46, of Dawsonville, passed away August 13, 2014. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

Esther Thompson Whiteside, 81, of Roswell, passed away August 6, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

John Thomas Wiley, Sr., 82, of Alpharetta, passed away August 1, 2014. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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