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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office took home several awards recently during the 17th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards program hosted by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah. A total of 23 different law enforcement agencies were honored.

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Man ODs on heroin for the fourth time FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 32-yearold man overdosed for the fourth time on heroin Aug. 8 at his house.

Deputies were able to revive the man after his mother found him unresponsive in his room with a used syringe nearby.

The man’s father said his son left work that day after complaining about his back hurting, and assumed the man went home. The man instead drove to downtown Atlanta. His girlfriend confirmed the man’s location when the two video chatted.

The man arrived home later that afternoon and his younger sister saw him go to his bedroom. His mother came home and found the man in his unresponsive condition.

The mother called 911 and admin-

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DUI arrests ►► Tyler Thomas Hawkins, 23, of

Earlham Drive, Suwanee, was arrested Aug. 5 on Overlook Mountain Drive for DUI, obstruction of law enforcement officers, theft by receiving stolen vehicles and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Allyn Gill, 66, of Haw Creek Place, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 5 on Haw Creek Place for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Chelsea Amanda Thomas, 25, of Jefferson Square Court, Decatur, was arrested Aug. 6 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Erin Nicole Parker, 24, of Bridle Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 12

program for statewide law enforcement agencies of all sizes. The program features awards in seven different categories based on department size as well as several other specialty categories.

Forsyth County took home: • Second place in Category 6 with 251-500 deputies • Motorcycle Safety award

Other nearby agencies also took home awards. Gainesville Police Department won for Occupant Protection and placed second in Category 5 with 101-250 officers. Alpharetta Department of Public Safety was third for Category 5. Hall County Sheriff’s Office was first for Category 6 of 251-500 deputies.

istered CPR until paramedics arrived to administer Narcan which revived him.

He was transported to Northside Hospital Forsyth in stable condition.

His parents said this was his fourth heroin overdose, but they thought he had been clean since January when he completed rehab.

his hand behind his back “as if he had a gun.” She was scared, so she walked into the house and thought he was going to come inside too, so she pulled out her pistol and called 911.

The deputy separated both parties and gave the man a criminal trespass warning, per the woman’s request.

Woman holds gun on insurance salesman

Landscaping equipment stolen, totaling $17K

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman became frightened when an insurance salesman came to her house recently, so she held him at gunpoint until a deputy arrived.

The salesman said he was going to a residence when he saw the woman by her mailbox.

He said he wanted to give her a pamphlet about senior living and stopped to talk to her. He gave her the pamphlet, but when he walked her to her door, she came out with a pistol, called 911 and told him not to move.

The woman said she couldn’t understand what the man was saying to her because he had an accent. She said he walked up to the house with her with

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Five work trucks were burglarized Aug. 14 at Gibbs Landscaping.

The manager called the sheriff’s office after he saw someone cut the fence at the entrance and broke into several work trucks that had locked key boxes on the back of the trucks.

The suspects stole handheld landscaping tools including leaf blowers and trimmers, totaling more than $17,000.

It’s believed the suspects used a wheelbarrow and a set of hand trucks to move the equipment to the exit.

Videos of the incident are in the process of being obtained. Another landscaping company had their fence cut as well.

on Martin Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ryan Martin Amestoy, 44, of Whitmire Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 12 on Ga. 369 for DUI and following too closely. ►► Robert Allen Byram, 38, of Chestatee Point, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 10 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Timothy Dalco Godbolt, 55, of Begonia Terrace, Lawrenceville, was arrested Aug. 8 on Old Atlanta Road for DUI, possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Nannette Webb Field, 55, of Cavaletti Circle, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 14 on Ga. 400 for DUI, prescription/dangerous drugs not in original container, driving on the wrong side of an undivided street and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jenna Sherilyn Ezell, 28, of Adair Blvd., Cumming, was arrested Aug. 13 on Pilgrim Mill Road for DUI, posses-

sion of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alfredo Chavez-Garcia, 32, of Sanders Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 12 on Sanders Road for DUI, expired or no license on person and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► Dwayne Oscar Culp, 43, of

Springrun Drive, Decatur, was arrested Aug. 7 on Shiloh Road for possession of marijuana, loitering and prowling and theft by taking. ►► Jonathan Drew Hill, 32, of Ga. 9, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 6 on Parks Road for possession of drug related item or narcotic, possession of methamphetamine and failure to maintain lane. ►► Richard Justin Rzemieniewski, 32, of Hammersmith Drive, Suwanee, was arrested Aug. 10 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and theft by shoplifting.

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What is Traumatic Hyphema?

By Dr. Cassandra Baker

Injuries to the eye can range from very minor to visually threatening. Blunt eye trauma due to physical injury, can lead to more severe sequelae including injury to the cornea, conjunctiva, lens, retina, vitreous, optic nerve, as well as to the iris and other ocular drainage structures.

When damage to the iris and ocular drainage structures occurs, an internal eye bleed can occur. This is called a hyCassandra Baker, O.D. phema. Blunt force injuries are typically from projectile objects that hit a portion of the eye not protected by the bony orbital rim or at hit the eye at high speeds: rocks, paint balls, toys, balls, fists, pellet/BB gun bullets, airbags, bungee cords, etc.

A hyphema is the presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. Its incidence has been estimated at 17-20 per 100,000 people per year. This blood is from the colored part of the eye—the iris— which has a dense network of blood vessels to supply nutrients to many parts of the eye. When one or many of these blood vessels is damaged or torn during an injury, blood leaks into the front chamber of the eye and results in decreased or complete loss of vision, eye pain, light sensitivity, increased intraocular pressure, and can result in long term effects as well. Blunt trauma with a hyphema requires immediate care and close follow up by an eye care professional.

Unfortunately, there is not an ideal way to manage and treat this condition quickly. The blood is typically monitored as it is resorbed through the drain of the eye which can take many days to sometimes weeks for full resolution. For large, persistent bleeds, the blood may need to be surgically drained.

Treatment of a traumatic hyphema involves controlling eye pain, managing eye pressure, preventing re-bleeds in the eye, minimizing corneal staining, and avoiding damage to the optic nerve. This includes using eye drops to control the pain and eye pressure if elevated, positioning of the head to allow blood to settle and minimize contact with the cornea, wearing a patch when sleeping to protect the eye from further trauma and occurrence of re-bleeds, and possibly surgery for non-resolving and severe cases.

Essentially all hyphemas result in decreased vision and pain, some more than others. However, about 32% of patients with hyphemas have elevated intraocular pressures that must be managed. Patients with preexisting glaucoma are more prone to elevated pressures after a traumatic hyphema. Fortunately, most of these pressure increases can be treated topically and return to normal with resolution.

Close monitoring by an eye care provider is necessary while the initial hyphema is present as well as after resolution for larger bleeds due to concern for long term effects including glaucoma.

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Cumming mayor, two council seats up for grabs in November election

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Six men, including all three incumbents, signed up to run for the two open Cumming City Council and mayor seats in the Nov. 7 election.

Mayor H. Ford Gravitt entered the race to keep his seat, which he’s held since 1970.

He will run against Troy Brumbalow, a local builder/remodeler and tanning salon owner.

Post 1 Councilman Chuck Welch signed up to retain his seat that he first was elected to during a special election

in June 2015.

He will face project manager Chad R. Crane.

Post 2 Councilman Quincy Holton will again run for the seat he’s held since 1968.

He’ll face Jason Evans, the president of Professional Cryogenic Metallurgy and Coatings, in Cumming.

Councilmembers are elected city -wide by Post.

The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each position during the election will be elected to their respective post, with no run-off elections held, and will serve a four-year

term beginning Jan. 1, 2018.

The registration deadline for city residents who are not currently registered to vote and wish to do so in the Nov. 7 election is Oct. 10.

Contact the Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 770-781-2118 for information on registering to vote.

Advance voting will be held at Cumming City Hall, 100 Main Street, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Oct. 16 through Nov. 3.

The Cumming Precinct at Cumming City Hall will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day Nov. 7.

County revisits Taubman development Mixed-use site has been in works for almost a decade

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It’s seemingly one step forward and two steps back for a nearly decade-long project that is slowly advancing, much to the dismay of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

In 2008, Taubman Centers Inc., and the Forsyth County government finalized a development agreement that includes an overlay district and economic incentives for a large-scale luxury, regional retail and mixed-use

development.

The mall, which hasn’t been named and is still without an opening date, although it’s speculated for 2020, sits on 164-acres at the intersection of McGinnis Ferry Road and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, south of the interchange at Ga. 400 and McFarland Road.

In 2013, an apartment complex with 270 high-quality garden-style units was completed and quickly leased-up. More are planned, with a total of 875 residential units projected.

But the building has stopped.

The commission revisited the development Aug. 22 and approved a revised final plat for one of the multiple phases of construction.

In addition to the residential element, the development is planned for more than one million square feet of retail including a luxury mall with up to three anchor stores, 900,000 square feet of office, 500 hotel rooms, with an

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County fire, police team up for new station Commission OKs preliminary steps for joint facility

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For the first time in history, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department are teaming up to build a joint location.

The proposed Fire Station 11 and West Sheriff’s Office Precinct will house portions of both departments.

Fire Chief Danny Bowman said that about a decade ago, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners bought three acres of land off Pittman Road between Post and Bethelview Roads for a station.

On Aug. 22, the board approved the concept to proceed with a plan for shared space and approve the architectural designs.

The building will be funded by fire

Taubman: Continued from Page 4 allowable height of up to 12 stories for office and hotel uses.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said, as a property owner whose land is depicted on the plat, the county is tied to the overall development. He said the board must approve changes, which it did when the interim county manager signed the revised final plat.

“The last time this was discussed, there has been some reticence by the chairman and the board generally to execute this plat,” Jarrard said. “The last direction you gave my office was you didn’t want to consider executing the plat until we had a meeting with Taubman representatives.”

A meeting was held a few weeks ago between some commissioners and Taubman officials, and future meetings were promised, Jarrard said.

At that meeting, Jarrard said he was promised by Taubman that the second right-of-way payment will be placed on hold until a bigger comprehensive agreement is made.

“This plat would allow a build out for residential to include apartments with some commercial as well,” Jarrard said. “This was something we discussed and entered into an agreement that was

impact fees, and Bowman said after it’s completed the sheriff’s office can pay back for their portion of the building.

County staff and the county attorney will look at how funding will be split.

“There are hundreds of homes out that way that their fire insurance rating says there is no fire department, in other words they’re over five miles from a station,” Bowman said. “The day we have the grand opening of this concept, all of their fire insurance ratings plummet from a 10 to a 3.”

Bowman said when Sheriff Ron Freeman took office, they agreed to meet about every 60 days and listen to each other’s senior staff.

A concept came out of the meetings for a west sheriff’s office precinct to be built along with Fire Station 11, Bowman said.

“I love the idea of our public safety officers being and working together,” Freeman said. “They have a one-stop shop for our citizens. It makes sense.”

Freeman said his office and the

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See STATION, Page 21 perfected by the Zoning Board of Appeals because it was a challenge to (the planning and zoning director’s) administrative determination.”

A “reasonable deal” was worked out with Taubman and was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals that there would be no further build out of residential until the regional mall was built, Jarrard said.

“That’s what the board has wanted since 2007,” Jarrard said.

Commissioner Pete Amos said this is one of the best pieces of land in the county and is bound to be half commercial development.

“Everyone thought the mall was going to be built by the time the McGinnis Ferry Road interchange was going to be there,” Amos said. “We know it’s not. The retail component has changed tremendously because malls aren’t expanding anymore due to the economy. The new concept is Avalon and Halcyon.”

Commission Chairman Todd Levent said he’d like to see a site plan and start date from Taubman.

Rob Good, who works with Taubman as real estate agent, development consultant and local liaison, said they are working toward that end.

“We based a lot of the apartments off getting retail,” Levent said. “We wouldn’t have done that if we didn’t know we wouldn’t get retail.”

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Teacup service to commemorate lives lost to drugs

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed Aug. 31, 2017 Overdose Awareness Day. At an Aug. 23 meeting, the board approved the proclamation which states that drug poisoning is among the leading causes of accidental deaths in the nation, with drug overdose death occurring every 11 minutes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 52,404 people died in the United States as a result of drug positioning, or 144 per day, in 2015, the most current reporting year.

Sheriff Ron Freeman read the proclamation saying in 2016, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health, there were 1,426 accidental deaths in the state caused by a prescription drug poisoning. Twenty-three of those deaths were in Forsyth County.

“By acknowledging all those who have been affected by prescription drug poisoning, we help the general public understand its effects on the community of Forsyth County,” Freeman said.

“Forsyth County remains committed to raising awareness in order to combat stigma and educate our community about prescription drug poisoning pre-

If you go What: Teacup Memorial Service When: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31 Where: Century 21, 2920 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 113, Cumming vention.”

Local resident and realtor Jennifer Bryant Hodge spoke at the meeting about her son who died from an overdose. She thanked the board for acknowledging addiction as a disease.

“It’s true and I’ve seen it in our community,” Hodge said. “Realtors are on the front line going in and out of people’s homes. We care about our community, want to save it and make sure we are not smothered and covered in death like so many others in this country.”

She said a “Teacup Memorial Service” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Century 21, 2920 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 113, in Cumming.

“If you see these teacups, they represent the lives lost of our neighbors, friends and people in the heroin triangle,” Hodge said. “There were an additional 100 teacups that had to be ordered. We’ve lost a lot of lives. The community wants to be honored and no longer shamed as this is now recognized as a disease.”

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More than half of Forsyth County labor force imported

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Driving around Forsyth County, it is plain to see the continuous construction of neighborhoods and office buildings.

With the county’s population growing rapidly over the past two decades, builders are working hard to keep up with demand.

But according to statistics by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Census Bureau and Frank Norton, owner of the Norton Agency which studies North Georgia real estate, the labor building those homes isn’t local.

There are nearly 50,000 workers who commute into the county. Just about 55 percent of the labor force within Forsyth County is imported.

Of the residents, only 25 percent live and work in Forsyth County and 75 percent leave for work.

Those numbers are interesting in comparison to the local housing market.

“We are an importer of labor in this county,” Norton said. “We are also an importer of labor in North Fulton as well. We don’t have enough people who fit our job categories that live close by. So we have to import from Gwinnett and Cherokee where the cost of living is cheaper.”

The current median home value is just over $300,000, Norton said. But there are still more than 5,000 vacant lots in the county.

For a community to be healthy, it has to have

It’s a struggle for a county like Forsyth that has such rapid growth and strong demand for executive housing to also balance that 10-15 percent of housing that still needs to be for the worker bees.”

FRANK NORTON CEO of The Norton Agency

housing at various costs, he said.

“You have to have apartments in multiple price points, some might be subsidized, traditional and luxury apartments,” Norton said. “The same thing for housing that they need entry level housing maybe mobile homes, then entry level housing which might

be $150,000-250,000 so a teacher would have something affordable to buy.”

He said the county also needs executive level housing costing $250,000-700,000 and luxury housing beyond that.

But if counties don’t have multiple price points, there will still be employees coming in from outside NORTON the community, Norton said.

“Counties have to have an affordable housing solution or you’ll import all your teachers, firefighters and public safety officers,” he said. “It’s a struggle for a county like Forsyth that has such rapid growth and strong demand for executive housing to also balance that 10-15 percent of housing that still needs to be for the worker bees. The people who build the houses can’t live here.”

In February, Norton said Forsyth County seemed to have made a bad move when the county imposed a housing moratorium.

“Despite having 5,492 vacant and developed lots and 15,470 lots in zoned land future housing phases, the current political will is to shoot Forsyth in their own foot or kill the golden goose,” Norton said. “Forsyth is a fantastic, energetic, demographic and economic base boasting the highest school test scores, an average new home price of $395,538, a transportation initiative next to none and a progressively reasonably tax base.”

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Community debates second city possibility Rep. Jones holds meeting to hear opinions

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Rep. Todd Jones talks to a group of residents about the prospects for a second city in Forsyth County.

of Commissioners and other county officials selected representatives to study the issue. The panel met four times over the summer with a variety of municipal experts to discuss a variety of topics.

The committee will take the comments from the open forum and draft a recommendation to bring a referendum on the incorporation of Sharon Springs in May 2018.

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spoke in favor of the second city.

Phillip Barlag, the founder of the Sharon Springs Alliance, was unable to attend the meeting, but he had a letter read stating his thoughts.

“Anyone who supports or dismisses Sharon Springs without a detailed understanding of the complexity of this issue should just keep going,” Barlag wrote. “For all the discussion on Sharon Springs, the pros and cons and the feedback, there is one question

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The debate between being stuck in “geographic purgatory” and having “smarter and wiser growth” continued Aug. 22 when community members gathered to discuss the possibility of a second city in Forsyth County.

In March, House Bill 626, which sought to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs, was introduced in the Georgia House by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, who represents South Forsyth.

The bill would provide a charter, a referendum, prior ordinances and rules and set effective dates.

If incorporated Sharon Springs would cover 44 square miles, encompassing much of South Forsyth County south of Cumming to the Fulton County line.

Jones held the meeting at the Old Atlanta Recreation Center to field pros and cons from the public.

“It’s important for us to recognize we sit on a precipice right now,” Jones said. “The fact of the matter is Forsyth County is so good in so many ways.

There have been times when people told me, ‘I wish I had your problems.’ We are No. 1 in so many things, it’s important to be proud of it but also keep in mind we are at a crossroads.”

A 12-member Sharon Springs Study Committee was formed earlier this year when Jones, the Forsyth County Board

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that must be answered. Do citizens of a community have the right to decide representation?”

That question came up frequently by the crowd with most agreeing they should be able to have a vote on the formation of another city.

Proponents of the city said it would give citizens better representation, something more responsive than a single county commissioner. The said it would also help guide growth and provide the locality with its own branding.

The few opponents in the room said the new city would not help school overcrowding, and it would create more layers of government, more high density zoning and more traffic.

“I’m against Sharon Springs because I think the county is doing its job,” Bill Fitch said. “I’m really in favor of this county. We live in God’s country. I moved from Roswell, and Roswell is not looking good today, I don’t want Forsyth County to go the same way.”

Moving forward, Jones said it’s crucial to have meetings to decide as a community what to do, even if one doesn’t agree with what was decided.

“The question becomes, what will become of this particular issue?” Jones said. “For better or worse, there will be a ‘winner’ and a ‘loser.’ People can’t ‘accept the fact’ that certain things were voted on. I don’t want that to be us.

We have a chance to be a model for the state and country.”

Jones said the reason he introduced the bill was to “rip the Band Aid off” and have finality about creating another city.

“We need to rally around one thing and who we are,” Jones said. “We are better together than we are apart.”

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Dennis Brown enters special election FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Retired U.S. Army Colonel and veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Dennis Brown, recently declared his intention to run in the special election for District 2 Forsyth County Commissioner.

“I’ve seen combat zones that had better planning than the current residential communities approved over the last few years by the county commission,” Brown said.

“We need to protect BROWN what’s great about Forsyth. That means setting a mission and implementing a strategic plan to grow responsibly, shield schools from overcrowding and defend our conservative values.”

Brown retired after 30 years of service to our nation. He is a veteran and most recently served as Civil-Military Officer for Combined Joint Task Force “Phoenix” and then as Kabul Military Training Center Chief of Staff Mentor and Forward Operating Base “Alamo” Chief of Staff.

During his decorated military career, Brown received the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit for his service.

Brown is also a longtime conservative activist who has served on the board of Georgia’s esteemed Conservative Policy Leadership Institute, as a delegate to the GOP Convention and as Treasurer of the Forsyth County Republican Party.

Currently, Brown teaches terrorism and homeland security part-time at Kennesaw State University, while working to obtain his Doctorate degree.

He obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Alabama in human resource management and his MBA from Kennesaw State.

Brown has lived in Forsyth County for almost two decades, and is happily married to Suzy, a retired employee of the Forsyth County School System.

They currently reside in South Forsyth and are the parents of two children, Lucia and Louie, and three grandchildren, Michael, Allaina and Matthew.

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Throughout the year, Patti Wallace hands out snacks and treats to the teachers to boost their morale.

Secretary wears many hats for entire school Patti Wallace relishes in ‘putting out fires’

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at a middle school and it takes someone organized and flexible to handle it.

For Patti Wallace, secretary to the principal at South Forsyth Middle School, no two days are alike because she’s typically the point of contact to fix any problems that arise.

On any given day for the past nine years, Wallace puts out multiple fires for teachers and students from helping with last minute events, finding a substitute teacher or sometimes covering the clinic for the nurse.

Wallace joined Forsyth County Schools 19 years ago when her children were young and attending school in the district. Because they had the same schedule, she was able to take care of them when they got home in the afternoon.

As fate would have it, she now works with her daughter at South Forsyth Middle.

At the beginning, Wallace started out as a second grade paraprofessional and eventually moved to kindergarten.

She transitioned to middle school and was in the severe and profound special education class for eight years.

She eventually returned to being a secretary, a profession she worked for 15 years prior to joining the school system. She said she must enjoy the job.

Behind the blackboard Welcome back to school, Forsyth County! This year, we will be featuring different occupations that help make schools run outside of the classroom. Patti Wallace is the secretary to the principal at South Forsyth Middle School. But she does more than make copies or fetch coffee.

As soon as school begins, Wallace said she and her team try to get the teachers started.

“Parents and kids come in, too,” she said. “The first hour we’re open is pretty hectic and chaotic.”

After that, she focuses on setting up for staff meetings, handling attendance and addressing any last-minute issues.

“We venture around and do whatever has to be done,” Wallace said.

“There are lots of things that need to be done. Teachers may need something, lockers may have to be opened if a custodian can’t come down or the nurse may need help with a student.”

And after she finishes putting out those fires, Wallace dives into her official job duties doing whatever else the principal and administration need.

“My hands go everywhere,” Wallace said. “At times it’s hectic and sort of drives you crazy. But everybody in this school is so nice and helpful to work with.”

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Wallace: Continued from Page 10 She loves getting to chat with teachers between classes and learning about their lives and classes. Wallace keeps treats in her office for the staff, and she often goes through the school to hand out goodies to pep everybody up.

“I try to keep the staff happy,” Wallace said. “They need as much support as they give these kids. They’re supporting the kids and so we support them. That’s probably half my job making sure they can get through their day happy.”

One of her biggest struggles is not having enough time to do everything needed.

“Teachers get sick, their kids get sick, they’re gone and we have substitutes,” Wallace said. “Although there are a lot of substitutes in the county, we struggle sometimes to get some.”

But it’s all worth it when she sees the staff happy.

“The people are so great,” Wallace said. “Every person who walks in here is great and passionate about their jobs. They enjoy their jobs and it helps me enjoy mine.”

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[The tour law] has been a huge barrier to getting people into the taproom ...Customers had to go through leaps and bounds just to get into the brewery.

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Local breweries prepare for beer bill to go into effect New law will permit direct sales to patrons

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The state’s beer laws will get a much appreciated update for beer lovers Sept. 1 when Senate Bill 85 goes into effect. The law allows breweries to sell directly to customers, up to a case per person per day.

The new law also permits on-site consumption of beer without requiring visitors to purchase a tour of the facility.

Under the previous law, brewery visitors were required to pay for a tour and were then allowed to sample a limited amount of offerings. Direct sales were prohibited.

In Alpharetta, Jekyll Brewing’s taproom and events manager Tyler Zari said the new regulations will make visiting breweries far more appealing. “[The tour law] has been a huge barrier to getting people into the taproom,” he said. “Customers had to go through leaps and bounds just to get into the brewery.”

Zari said the Alpharetta brewery is “thrilled” about the new law, which played into their decision to expand their taproom. The renovation includes 16 taps, a new bar and a coffee roaster with multiple coffee offerings in addition to beer. The renovation should be complete by the time the law goes into effect.

Not only will local patrons benefit

from the new laws, out-of-state visitors will no longer need a primer of the state’s beer laws before entering the brewery, Zari said.

“Once people get used to not having to take a tour, people will be more inclined to visit the taproom,” he said.

Expecting an increase in visitors when the law takes effect, Jekyll will be offering more brews, events and parties. Regulation now permit breweries to sell up to 3,000 barrels per year, about 41,000 cases.

“We’re brewing a lot of new beers to be poured in the taproom that people can’t get anywhere else,” Zari said.

To kick off the new regulations, Jekyll will be offering new selections starting Sept. 1.

Roswell’s Abbey of the Holy Goats will also ring in the new law with a new brew, their first to be exclusively released in the taproom.

The brewery will also expand its hours open to the public and will donate a percentage of its proceeds from Sept. 1 to the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild.

One local brewery, Cumming’s Cherry Street, won’t be directly affected by the new law.

Cherry Street is a brewpub coupled with Rick Tanner’s Grille and Bar. The brewery has been able to sell “to-go” bottles and growlers since SB 63 took effect in June of 2015.

However, the brewery will still be celebrating the new law with an event releasing barrel-aged beers for the first time in “crowlers,” 32-ounce cans, a day before the new law takes effect.

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When Senate Bill 85 takes effect Sept. 1, breweries will be able to sell up to a case per day directly to customers. at Cherry Street, owner Nick Tanner still called the new regulations “mon-

umental” for Georgia’s craft brewing industry.

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Beltline creator sets sights on Buford Highway There isn’t much doubt about it, most people will finally agree that there are really great restaurants throughout the Metro Atlanta area.

Growing up in GEOFF SMITH Roswell, it seemed Assurance Financial, that transplanted gsmith@lendtheway.com New Yorker’s loved to complain about the food. The Italian food was boring, there were no good bagels, and forget about finding a good Chinese restaurant. Well nowadays, I don’t hear that kind of talk. Folks are pretty fat and happy in Atlanta.

Chefs have grown more and more creative — creative in a way that draws people consistently into their restaurants. Different parts of the metro area are developing their own styles, too.

Canton Street in Roswell has more great restaurants per square foot than maybe anywhere else in the metro area, all serving out of buildings first built in the late 1800s. Alpharetta’s restaurants are a bit more spread out and refined, but fantastic. Ponce City Market in Atlanta has its food court packed with several unique and great restaurants where most of the seating is stretched along barstools.

Perhaps the most unique area walks a thin line between being considered under the radar here in Atlanta, and well-known among chef circles outside of Atlanta. It is Buford Highway. Written up in Bon Appetit, this 7-mile stretch of road heading north from I-285 was called a “United Nations of restaurants.” In this stretch of road you can get Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Somali, Mexican, combinations of those, and many other types of food. Some of you might think that you’ve got Vietnam-

ese, Chinese and Mexican restaurants close to your home. But the difference here is that these restaurants cook their food as if they are serving not Americans, but people from their home countries.

It has developed a serious “it” factor. So much so that when Anthony Bourdain, a king of cool, brought his show to Atlanta, he spent a lot of time eating in and complimenting restau-

One of Atlanta’s kings of cool, Ryan Gravel, is setting his sights on Buford Highway. rants there.

To the eye, this stretch of road is probably not the most inviting.

These great restaurants are scattered throughout strip malls that were built during a time when we had little ability for urban planning. But that could be about to change.

One of Atlanta’s kings of cool, Ryan Gravel, is setting his sights on Buford Highway.

If you do not know, Gravel conceptualized the idea of The Beltline while a student at Georgia Tech, and then worked as a planner to make

it a reality. The Beltline has become one of the most successful redevelopment ideas of our time anywhere in the country and has transformed every community it runs through.

He left The Beltline project because he thought they were getting away from his idea to incorporate more affordable, lower-income workforce housing.

According to news accounts, Gravel created a nonprofit called Generator. Its mission is to be an “idea studio…committed to the production of ideas about cities that nobody is asking for.” His first Generator workshop will be a School of Design class at Georgia Tech that will focus on Buford Highway.

According to the article, he finds this area interesting because it deals with a lot of issues prevalent throughout the country. There is a large immigrant population there, and he sees this as a way to create a solution for suburban immigrant populations throughout the country. They are going to look at different transit options and different ways to move people around. His design principals will go much deeper than transit and affordable housing options. He wants to create ways to force people to interact and “love” each other more.

In today’s political climate, you can’t argue with that.

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Fintech, information sectors show jobs growth Upward employment trend weakens across Georgia

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – While much of Georgia struggles with job growth, the information and financial activities (fintech) sectors are propping up the state’s jobs picture.

That was part of the economic forecast delivered Aug. 23 by Rajeev Dhawan, director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center.

Much like the economy itself, Georgia’s jobs growth has been slipping after peaking at 32,000 jobs per quarter in 2014. Jobs fell to 28,500 per quarter in 2015 before rebounding to 30,000 jobs after a slow start in 2016.

But 2017 has been sluggish, with a 25 percent fall-off from 2016 averaging only 24,500 jobs in the last two quar-

Economic Forecasting Center’s Georgia, Atlanta highlights • Georgia employment will gain 86,100 jobs (22,300 premium jobs) in calendar year 2017, 72,800 jobs (17,700 premium) in 2018 and 68,300 (16,400 premium) in 2019.

• Atlanta will add 65,500 jobs (17,400 premium jobs) in calendar year 2017, 51,800 jobs (13,100 premium) in 2018 and 47,200 jobs (11,400 premium) in 2019.

ters.

In the first six months the information sector grew by 4,100 new jobs (after registering no new jobs in the last half of 2016).

“This is one of the strongest six months of job additions since the first half of 2014,” Dhawan said.

Georgia boasts such major fintech companies as Kabbage, TSYS, Equifax and WorldPay along with such major insurance corporations as Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente.

Fintech added nearly 7,000 new jobs in the first six months this year, more than doubling the 3,000 jobs in the previous six months.

In all, fintech, information, healthcare, transportation and wholesale represent industries with higher paying jobs, so their growth has huge ripple effect implications for the state’s entire economy.

However, grouped together, these companies added 32,000 jobs so far in 2017 but are short of matching the 37,000 jobs these sectors added in the last six months 2016.

National forecast: Fed rate hike, tax cuts coming Nationally, Dhawan said we can expect a personal income tax cut and a Federal Reserve rate hike.

This will occur after “October debt ceiling deliberations that at times will border on theatrics,” Dhawan said. “It will first get a bit shaky in October as the debt ceiling debate unnerves the financial markets, but only for a short while. Having no big legislative victories by then, Congress will tee up a personal income tax cut by Thanksgiving.”

A small personal income tax cut for the middle class will boost consumption and growth into 2018, but Dhawan

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said he expects it will be followed by an interest rate hike in December.

“You tap the brakes harder only if you are gathering speed,” Dhawan said. “But, there is one small caveat on which a rate hike hinges. Markets will punish uncertainty surrounding the future head of the Federal Reserve.”

Janet Yellen’s term as Federal Reserve Board Chair ends Feb. 1, 2018.

In the short term, the forecaster does not foresee much happening regarding infrastructure.

“I do not expect much infrastructure spending in coming years,” Dhawan wrote. “If it happens, it will help growth in 2019 and beyond. The multiplier takes a long time to originate from

these types of spending.”

Meanwhile, Dhawan does not foresee international markets generating any problems. He said the appreciation found in the global stock markets is a sign there is little to worry about.

“Markets can live with political dysfunction as long as the playing field rules are not changed capriciously,” Dhawan said. “They are signaling the Trump administration’s rhetoric versus its actual and projected actions on trade are not matching up.” The lack of any tariffs imposed on China suggests the current administration is still relying on President Xi Jinping to manage the “real problem child in the geopolitical domain, North Korea.

Delta Dental expansion brings 200 jobs to Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – Delta Dental Insurance Co. is expanding its footprint in Roswell, signing a lease for 51,265 additional square feet of space in Sanctuary Park and bringing up to 200 new jobs to the city.

Part of the nation’s largest dental benefits carrier, Delta Dental will have 215,265 square feet of Class A office space leased.

The company will take occupancy in October of the top two floors at Stonebridge II, at 1120 Sanctuary Parkway in that portion that lies within Roswell’s

city limits.

The expansion brings Delta Dental’s total number of employees to 1,000.

Most of the growth will take place in the company’s customer service unit.

Roswell Inc has been involved with this project since February of 2016.

“We knew this office space would become available before it hit the market.

We also knew Delta Dental was looking at expansion opportunities locally,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “So we were able to connect the dots and get all the right people at

the table in a timely way to make this deal happen.

“Anytime you add this many jobs to a local economy, it’s a big deal for the community.”

Delta Dental is part of a group of companies under common management that collectively serve 36.5 million enrollees nationwide.

Sanctuary Park houses one of three national customer service centers as well as sales, enrollment and other key departments “We’re delighted to have found a

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This expansion takes place within the boundary of the Roswell Opportunity Zone, an area of the city designated as part of the state incentive program to encourage redevelopment and revitalization.

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Norton says Forsyth County will continue strong growth Home prices, population targeted for increases

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is well on its way to reaching half a million residents by 2047, according to Frank Norton, the CEO and chairman of The Norton Agency which specializes in North Georgia real estate.

Norton takes data from communities in northeast Georgia such as Forsyth County and compares and predicts future outcomes including population size, housing market and workforce.

About 10 years ago, Georgia Tech published a study that looked at metro Atlanta in 2050. By 2050, it said metro Atlanta will have 12.5 million people, about double what the population is today.

“As I’ve said for the last 10 years, Atlanta isn’t going to move to us, Atlanta is going to move through us,” Norton said. “If that’s the case, how do we in Forsyth County maintain the soul, spirit, connectivity we share and quality of life in our community?”

Norton said he looks at Forsyth County in stages, starting with its founding in the 1830s as an agricultural-based community until the 1970s.

When Lake Lanier was created, the county became a place to buy a second home and a recreational community.

It wasn’t until Ga. 400 was completed that the community moved into a bedroom phase where people flocked for quality of life, price of homes and a soon-to-be exceptional school system.

“We were North Atlanta’s community bedroom,” Norton said. “We were the affordable choice.”

Then from 1975 to today, the county decided to step up as a vibrant business player in all of metro Atlanta, including the technology and service medical industries.

It wasn’t until 1980 that population boomed in Forsyth County. From 1980 to 1990, the county saw a 60 percent growth rate. Then from 1990 to 2010, the growth rate rose to 77.4 percent.

But so far from 2010 to 2017, the growth rate has dropped to 44.2 percent, which Norton speculates will remain steady until 2047.

From that data, Norton anticipates the county population will rise from about 230,000 currently, to about 270,000 in 2022 and 495,000 in 2047.

In 1990, the population was 44,000

and it jumped to 175,000 in 2010.

However, if the county keeps up the 77 percent growth rate that it had from 19902010, the population could end up around 720,000, but Norton doesn’t anticipate NORTON that. That’s the size of Gwinnett County, which is double the geographic size of Forsyth County.

“It’ll temper based on what’s happening in the national economy,” Norton said. “But momentum of growth is already in our way. Whether our elected leaders put up a wall, there will still be industries that will hop over and you will grow.”

Another significant transformation has been the median home value.

It went from $155,000 in 1990 to just over $300,000 currently, and Norton anticipates it will climb to $626,000

As I’ve said for the last 10 years, Atlanta isn’t going to move to us, Atlanta is going to move through us,” Norton said. “If that’s the case, how do we in Forsyth County maintain the soul, spirit, connectivity we share and quality of life in our community?”

in 2047.

Norton stressed the importance of affordable housing and said if the trends stay where they are now, not many people will be able to afford living in Forsyth County.

“We are going to grow,” Norton said.

“If we run this county the same way we did in 1990, we might as well be the state of Georgia. We will lose our identity and the humanness of Forsyth County.”

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END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION

Bid farewell to summer in style with the annual End of Summer Celebration. Get ready for the new school year with music, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, fireworks and dance contests. Food will be available from Shane’s Ribshack.

Proceeds from the celebration go to Centennial High School student clubs.

The festivities take place Sunday, Sept.

3, from 5:30-9 p.m. at Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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weed prevention, when to re-seed, soil testing, different types of grasses and more.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Department of Public Works, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL TRIP

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class, weather permitting. This week’s class will focus on yoga. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for weather cancellations.

When: Saturday, Sept. 2, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell

PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

What: Learn about the natural and historical environment at Autrey Mill.

The series is based on a nationally recognized curriculum in life and physical sciences. Each adventure is different and has a theme chosen to spark a preschooler’s imagination.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Park Place will be taking a trip to the annual Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy live food, music, crafts and scenic walking trails.

When: Thursday, Sept. 7 Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

FALL AND WINTER LAWN CARE WORKSHOP

What: Learn how to care for your lawn for free. The workshop will cover winter

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

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

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS

What: Join for a free outdoor concert with Lera Lynn, a singer-songwriter who embellishes her Americana roots with a mix of spacey, left-of-center rock and experimental pop-noire. Food trucks will be available on location.

When: Saturday, Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

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

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

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KNITTING & CROCHETING

What: This volunteer-led program is designed to help those who are new to knitting/crocheting and those who need a review course to update their skills.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-a-kind mobile for their school in this exhibit.

When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ASTRONOMY CLUB

What: Join presenter, Jeff Thompson for Milton Library’s well-loved Adult Astronomy Club, now meeting on the first Saturday of each month. Topics vary monthly.

When: Saturday, Sept. 2, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org BADGER & FOX

BOOK CLUB

What: Come and participate in a fun book club where they will discuss books monthly and have team trivia. Ages 9 12. Snacks included.

When: Sunday, Sept. 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

TALES FOR TYKES

What: Calling all tots, tykes, younglings, and whippersnappers (children ages 2-7). Head to the library for story time and songs with the children’s librarian, Austin.

When: Monday, Sept. 4, 10:30-11 a.m.

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

MEDITATION CLASS

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers. Each class is different and interactive. For adults.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 5, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

ATLANTA JUNIOR BRIDGE

What: Learn a new card game, meet new friends and improve your math skills.

Presented by Atlanta Junior Bridge.

Reservations required. Ages 8-12.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA INFO

What: Visit the branch and pick up some information on myeloma (rare blood cancer) and other blood cancers.

Volunteer will be on hand for questions in the lobby.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 6, noon-2 p.m.

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

ANIMAL ARCHITECTS

What: Hear stories and learn about animal architect specimens. Also, meet Pebbles, a live African Spurred Tortoise, presented by Autry Mills. Reservations required. Ages 6-11.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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AJC DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL

What: The festival is one of the largest for independent book sellers in the country. Come see authors, illustrators, editors and publishers talk about the works, along with live music and food.

When: Sept. 1-3, times vary Where: 101 E Court Square, Decatur More info and schedules: decaturbookfestival.com

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

The ghost trestle of the Chattahoochee gorge As the weather cools, I start to think more and more about hiking.

Everybody feels better as fall approaches, and I’m no exception. It doesn’t take much to get me thinking STEVE HUDSON about exploring the Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net outdoors on foot.

That’s where my head was the other day as I set out to explore a remote part of the Chattahoochee River near Helen, far back in the Chattahoochee National Forest. I actually had a serious reason for the trip -- shooting some more photos for the new book on fishing for Chattahoochee trout. The day’s assignment was to shoot photos in a remote section of the upper Chattahoochee that I call “the gorge.” Sure, serious work was on the docket -- but if I happened to squeeze in a little flyfishing along the way, that would be just fine too. I love research like that!

“The gorge” is a 4.5-mile section of river between Upper Chattahoochee River Campground and the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area check station on Forest Service Road 44 (Poplar Stump Road). Through that section, the river flows in a steepwalled valley with slopes too steep to climb. But down in the gorge, the river’s actually pretty flat and offers pretty good fishing too.

We made it into the gorge, hiking in from near the WMA check station, and got the photos we needed. The fishing (okay, I admit it) was pretty good too.

But what I really want to tell you about is the bridge that isn’t there.

The story starts about 1913, at a time when timber and not tourism drove the Helen economy. That’s when the Byrd-Matthews Lumber Company built a sawmill in Helen. The company was cutting timber far back in the mountains. To transport the logs (some as much as eight feet in diameter) to the Helen mill, they constructed a narrow-gauge rail line which more or less followed the river. Much of the old railbed remains. Surprisingly, some of it is not too badly overgrown, and it actually makes a pretty decent hiking trail.

“That old rail bed is not a bad way to get around along the river,” one oldtimer told me. “But you’ll have to cross the river a few times.”

River crossings, eh? Originally, timber trestles carried the tracks across the river. Those trestles are long gone.

Fishing in the upper Chattahoochee near the ghost trestle.

But its not hard to see where they once stood. Sometimes you’ll find an easy ford with a trail leading from the old track bed down to the water.

But other times…

We were walking along the old railbed, stopping now and then to drop down to the river and fish. We’d hike a bit, see a promising spot, and try it.

Then we’d make our way back to the railbed and hike some more. Hike.

Fish. Hike. Fish. It fell into a kind of rhythm, and it was good.

We were in the “hiking” phase when suddenly and unexpectedly the railbed simply stopped. It literally disappeared into thin air. One minute we were walking on a not-so-bad trail. The next we were standing there looking out into space, like someone had chopped off the trail with a huge knife.

It turns out that we were at the site of one of the trestles which used to cross the river. Down below us, the Chattahoochee flowed merrily along.

On the far side we could see where the railbed continued on the other side of the gorge But between where we stood and where the railbed continued there was only a lot of empty air.

“This must be one of those ‘interesting’ crossings,” I thought to myself, for the only way to continue was to drop back down to river level and then climb up to the railbed on the far side.

Or we could simply stay and fish right there, which is what we decided

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to do.

The fishing was good, but the history was captivating. It wasn’t hard to imagine some long-ago steam locomotive pulling log-laden flatcars along the very route that we walked. I found it fun to paint that mental picture.

The flip side, of course, was what the landscape must have looked like then, with trees clearcut and hillsides bare.

I didn’t like part of the picture nearly as much.

Not surprisingly, many modern-day adventurers stop right where we did.

But I want to see the rest and check out more of the fishing, and (yes) I want to see where the railbed goes on the far side that ghost trestle too.

Fall’s coming. It’s cooling off. The hiking is going to be great, and I’m making plans.

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

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South Forsyth confident after starting 2-0 War Eagles dominate Pinecrest Academy 56-10

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth has opened its season with two “big” wins.

Last week’s 17-14 double overtime thriller over Roswell was monumental in that it marked a victory over a twotime defending state runner up with the grandiose atmosphere of playing the first game in Georgia State Stadium.

Friday’s win over Pinecrest Academy (01) was big because it was never close.

South scored eight touchdowns in the first half and cruised to a 56-10 win over its Class A-Private foes from just down the street on Peachtree Parkway.

Though his starters didn’t see much playing time, South head coach Jeff Arnette said he was pleased with their performance, and that they succeeded in cutting down on miscues from week

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South Forsyth pummeled Pinecrest Academy, 56-10, last Friday. one.

“We cut down on mistakes which is what we were focusing on,” Arnette said. “We have to continue to get better each week.”

Starting quarterback Cal Morris was sidelined for the game with a leg injury, prompting his brother Drew to step into the starting role. Drew connected on three touchdown passes in the first

quarter.

Backs Jared Honey and Jordan Brunson each scored two rushing touchdowns.

South’s defense held Pinecrest to negative yards in the first half in what Arnette called a “great” performance.

Even with two confidence-boosting wins to start their season, Arnette said his team must remain focused because the War Eagles will face challenging opponents in Centennial, South Gwinnett and Lassiter before beginning region play.

“Everybody feels good about the team, but there are a lot of tough games ahead of us,” Arnette said.

South will take on Centennial’s airraid offense this Friday at home.

“They run a fast tempo and have a lot of weapons on offense, including a really good running back,” Arnette said.

“We will have our work cut out for us.”

Arnette said QB Cal Morris is still being evaluated to determine if he will start against Centennial.

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Class 7A North Gwinnett 31, Milton 28 — North Gwinnett scored a game-winning touchdown with 10 seconds remaining to hand Milton a heartbreaking loss at home.

Milton took a 21-10 lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs took the lead less than two minutes later with a long passing touchdown and a fumble recovery that set up another score.

With just over five minutes remaining, Milton reclaimed the lead with a quarterback keeper from Jordan Yates.

North Gwinnett then compiled the game-winning drive, sealing the win with a 3-yard rushing touchdown with 10 seconds remaining.

North Gwinnett improved to 3-0 alltime against Milton with the win.

Dawson Co. 9, Forsyth Central 0 The only player to get on the scoring sheet between Dawson County and Forsyth Central Friday night was Tigers’ kicker Peyton Allen, who led Dawson to its first win over the Bulldogs since 2013. The Bulldogs are 8-6 all-time against Dawson.

Forsyth Central’s loss was its first in a season-opening game since 2013.

Mountain View 31, Lambert 13 — Lambert fell to Mountain View to open its season for the second straight year on Friday.

After the Bears opened a 21-3 lead, Lambert cut the deficit with a Bobby Gabriel touchdown pass just before the half. However, Mountain View scored less than a minute into the third quarter to go up three scores, a lead it maintained the rest of the game.

North Forsyth 28, Johns Creek 6 — By halftime the final score was already set as Johns Creek fell to 0-2 to open its first season under head coach Matt Helmerich.

North Forsyth opened a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but a 57-yard pass from Gladiators’ quarterback Zach Gibson to Matthew Casey cut the lead to 14-6 after a failed 2-point conversion.

North added two more touchdowns before halftime with the Raiders’ defense holding Johns Creek on multiple fourth down attempts to seal the win.

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Though South Forsyth and Pinecrest are separated by just over a mile, South’s second straight blowout of the Paladins showed the programs are leagues apart.

South scored four touchdowns in the opening quarter, including three strikes from Cal Morris, before scoring 28 more points in the second quarter.

Jared Honey and Jordan Brunson each had two rushing scores for South in the win.

Class 6A Alpharetta 29, Gainesville 7 — Alpharetta’s Dylan Schorr went 5-5 on field goals against Gainesville Friday night, kicking the Raiders to their first victory of the season.

Schorr connected from 25, 28, 33, 26, and 35 yards in a game that saw Alpharetta score 16 of its points in the second quarter.

Quarterback Matthew Downing threw a 67-yard touchdown pass, and Nolan Edmunds added a 1-yard rushing score for the Raiders.

Creekview 41, Cambridge 28 — Cambridge pounced on Creekview early, but a big third quarter from Creekview powered the Grizzlies to their sixth straight win over the Bears.

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Forsyth County employee recognized by commissioners FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.— At the Aug. 3 meeting of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Forsyth County government employee Rocky

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Chattahoochee 22, Rockdale Co. 13 — Chattahoochee downed Rockdale County for the second straight year, sealing the win with a touchdown in the final half of the fourth quarter.

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Midway through the fourth, Chattahoochee’s Brendan Huet came up with an interception, setting up the game-sealing touchdown for the Cougars.

Wheeler 42, Centennial 38 — Centennial opened its season, the first under head coach Michael Perry, with a heartbreaking loss to Wheeler at home. In a back-and-forth game that featured six lead changes, the Knights led 30-28 with four minutes remaining before on onslaught of scoring.

Wheeler took a 35-30 lead with just under four minutes to go, but Centennial responded with a rushing touchdown from Emeka Nwanze to reclaim the lead with 1:35 remaining.

On its ensuing drive, Wheeler converted a third and long from its own territory, eventually setting up a touchdown pass with just 10 seconds remaining to go up 42-38.

With one final chance, Centennial quarterback Max Brosmer’s desperation pass was intercepted.

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The Golden Lions tied the game 14-14 late in the third quarter, but BT responded less than a minute later with a 57-yard pass from Jake Smith to Ryan Davis.

The Smith-to-Davis connection was the first of three unanswered scores from the Titans who opened a 35-14 lead midway through the fourth.

Jake Smith had two passing touchdowns, and running back Steele Chambers compiled two rushing scores and a touchdown throw in the win.

Class-A Private Mt. Paran 27, Fellowship Christian 7 — After beating Mt. Paran in the regular season and knocking the Eagles out of the playoffs last year, Fellowship Christian struggled Friday night in their first regular season loss in 12 games.

The Eagles held a 19-0 lead at the half after converting five of eight thirddown conversions and two fourth-down conversions to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, Fellowship’s offense compiled just 24 yards of total offense in the first half.

A 58-yard touchdown rush from Merrick Haigler pulled the score to 197, but the Paladins were unable to close the gap.

Rabun Co. 62, Mount Pisgah 21 — Mount Pisgah’s game against Rabun County was called a “no-contest” in the second quarter due to lightning last season.

This year, the game went the distance with the Patriots on the losing end of a lopsided loss.

Mount Pisgah tied the game 7-7 midway through the first, but it would be the last time the game was close.

The Wildcats would open a 45-14 lead at the half and cruise to a 62-21 win.

The Patriots are now 1-2 all-time against the Class AA Wildcats.

Holy Innocents’ 35, St. Francis 18 — St. Francis dropped it season-opener on Saturday night to Holy Innocents’ for the second straight season.

The Knights struck first with a 40yard touchdown rush from Sean Paradise, the first of back-and-forth scoring between the teams.

The Golden Bears scored a touchdown with eight seconds remaining in the second quarter to go up 28-18, securing the win after holding the Knights scoreless in the second half.

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Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta hosts local event Social prepares area families for school year

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Families with children who have food allergies were able to network, learn and educate others Aug. 12 at a back to school social.

The event at the Cumming Aquatic Center was hosted by the No Nuts Moms Group of Dalton and the Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta.

Karen Harris is the president and founder of Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta and trains schools and restaurants on how to handle allergies.

The event allowed for attendees, both children and parents, to connect with others who also manage food allergies in a fun and safe environment, Harris said.

Their goals were to help improve the psychological aspect for those living with food allergies, build new relationships among food allergic students attending Forsyth County Schools and unite food allergic families residing in North Georgia communities.

With the social event held just after classes commenced, it provided a “sense of celebration to the start of a

Station: Continued from Page 5 county toyed with the idea of a new headquarters, but decided the funds and location would better suit the deputies.

“Building a new office for the sheriff’s office is not my desire or my need,”

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Children with food allergies from around the community gathered recently to make friends while experiencing an allergy-free environment. healthy and safe school year for food allergic families,” Harris said, because it can often be overwhelming.

“Prescriptions and emergency action plans need to be filled by a doctor, school meetings with both teachers and school nurses must take place, written plans on food allergy management must be developed and preparing a child how on what to do in the case of questions

or emergencies, while in school, or on the bus, has to be communicated effectively,” Harris said.

Having a friend who also manages food allergies can help lessen anxiety in both everyday life activities, and also in the school setting, she said. This event was beneficial in giving families contacts they can talk to who reside in the same community and sometimes attend

Freeman said. “Would it make us a little more effective of what we do at headquarters? Yes, it would. But the fact is the building I’m in now, the old county courthouse, I can live in it for the foreseeable future.”

He said his job is to keep the county safe, not build buildings. The shared fire station, he said, would have a greater impact by complementing the North and South Precincts.

“That’s where our deputies are and work out of,” Freeman said. “That’s where our citizens get copies of reports and talk to officers. We are there and open. It puts more officers closer to our community and allows us to serve them better.”

A new headquarters would improve administrative activities, but a new precinct combined with a fire station would put the firefighters and deputies

the same school.

For parents, allergies can be challenging, especially if newly diagnosed.

“Allergen-free events, such as this one, create a stress free environment for attendees,” Harris said. “This allows parents to build both new relationships and strengthen existing support systems, without the worry of their child coming into contact with an allergen and experiencing an allergic reaction while at the event.”

The social was funded by a grant from the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, a national, patient advocacy group. Leftover funds from the grant will be used for a future event to host Kyle Dine, a food allergy musician and educator, in March 2018.

In addition to the social events, Food Allergy Kids hosts free support group meetings for its members and educational training for school staff.

The group has planned its next support group meeting in September and will focus on food allergies and allergic reactions.

It will be presented by a board certified allergist, Dr. Luqman Seidu, who is also a member on the group’s medical advisory board.

Additionally, a food allergy walk will be held in September in Atlanta.

To learn about the group, or to schedule a presentation at a school, contact info@fakidsatl.org or visit fakidsatl.org. next door and closer to the citizens, Freeman said.

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

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Part-time

MATH TUTOR Up through at least Algebra l; ability to work after school till 7 or 8pm. Up to 20 hours/ week, guaranteed hours.

Math tutoring & some teaching experience preferred. Undergraduate degree. Apply online: mathnasium.com/ johnscreek/employment

Cemetery

Furniture

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/stone bench.

Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”.

Lot 2-B, Space 4. $8500.

828-891-2446; gilld@ earthlink.net

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

770-888-2790

Sales

Furniture

Garage Sale

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

770-495-1304

JOHNS CREEK Multi family. Chandon Way in Devonhall Subdivision 30097.

Friday 9/1 and Saturday 9/2, 8am-1pm.

Furniture, household goods, clothing JOHNS CREEK Foxdale Estates - Multifamiy. Sat 9/2 8 - 3.

CUMMING Longlake - 1680 Montcliff Drive. Fri 9/1 and Sat 9/2 9 - 4. Men’s and ladies golf clubs, kayaks, baby items, leather office chair, scroll saw, power planer, and assorted tools.

Bargains Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery Arlington/Sandy Springs Pine Hill Section-Lot 176D; Spaces 3 & 4.

Nice view of lake. $5000/ OBO. Retail $10,000.

678-860-5981 Greenlawn/Roswell Chapel of Peace, prime location inside. 2 sideby-side crypts on 3rd (eye) level. $12,000 both, priced for quick sale.

706-825-2842

*Some Restrictions

M A P L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

770-605-0399 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $750. 770-380-6646 ANTIQUE BED: Full size including all bedding, plus antique lamp. $400.

770-241-3273 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233 LOVESEAT & 2 CHAIRS, brown rattan, with cushions. Mint condition. $65. 770-343-8075 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

(3) $300.

TABLES: 2 end, matching coffee, $75 all.

770-521-8827 CRIB & MATTRESS: $200. 678-637-0856 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

770-753-4367 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

LEATHER SOFA and matching loveseat $225 both. 770-521-8827

Recreation

OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

770-753-4367

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233

LOVESEAT 770-495-1304

$150.

Wanted to Buy

Household FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

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

Miscellaneous

LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more!

Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered.

Call 214-883-8215 (local number)

Transportation Cars

DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233

FORD ESCAPE SE 2014: Mint! New motor, 4 new tires, LOW mileage. $14,000. 404-205-1453

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

Real Estate

STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $150.

JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150.

404-889-3233

Musical Instruments UPRIGHT PIANO Samick, in solid cherry wood with intricate detailing. Comes with leather bench. Recently tuned and appraised; excellent condition. $850.

Alpharetta location. Transportation not provided.

Email waylock5@aol. com or text message to 678.641.8415 for photos or to arrange to see PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

Retail Space for Sale ROSWELL SALON, in business over 10 years.

Nice & clean, new equipment. Good location, good rental price. 20 year lease option. Turn key.

678-995-6586

Entertainment & Event Services Weddings Tianna’s Place Creating impeccable memories, one event at a time. Full-service, special event-planning.

Focusing on corporate and celebratory events. w w w. t i a n n a s p l a c e . com.

678-879-5253/ 404-903-2441

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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating

Home Improvement

Air Conditioning • 24/7 Service • Service / Installationn • Affordable Rates • Residential and Commercial

Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured

Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell) Cleaning Services

Handyman

HOUSECLEANING Home or office. Good references! Over 10 years cleaning experience.

404-903-2913

RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates!

770-605-0340

Driveway DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

Drywall

RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498

NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows.

Excellent References.

404-895-0260

Flooring

Kitchen & Bath:

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates!

I can remove carpet wrinkles.

Restretches start $35/ room. 706-429-4453

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike.

404-647-1406

®

HANDYMAN REMODELING

678-455-2434

www.HandyHero.net

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Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Lawn Care LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”!

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Mulch & Pine-straw Installation.

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Painters J&J PAINTING OF GEORGIA Trusted-Family Owned.

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Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services.

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Call the Experts in the SERVICE DIRECTORY

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