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The Place’s new Executive Director Joni Smith helped organize a new type of food pantry.
The Place celebrates 40 years Debuts client-choice food pantry By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When four Adrian Dominican nuns came to Forsyth County in 1975 to eliminate poverty, they probably never imagined their nonprofit, The Place, would grow into the booming center it is today. In addition to assisting resident families with emergency basic needs, including food, the social-service organization also operates a thrift store onsite.
On Aug. 21, the community came together to celebrate The Place, 2550 The Place Circle, being a Forsyth staple for 40 years. Executive Director Joni Smith said, although she has only been there since January, she is impressed by the organization’s history and the many worthy spinoffs The Place has helped make possible, including Georgia Highlands Medical Clinical. “When I read through the timeline of factors, I am amazed at how many organiza-
tions started from The Place,” Smith said. “The types of things the nuns got involved in throughout the years, including tutoring, helping people find jobs, food, clothing, etc., was amazing.” In keeping with tradition, Smith said, The Place just started a workforce development program, reinitiated their tutoring program and set up a new type of food pantry. The client-choice food pantry is different from most pantries Smith said she’s seen around the county. The Place is getting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has been accredited for professional practices by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for more than 12 years. But that has come to a close now. Forsyth County Sheriff Duane K. Piper announced in an Aug. 17 press release the Sheriff’s Office is withdrawing from the national program effective Sept. 1. CALEA is the national accreditation program for law enforcement agencies. CALEA certification is recognition of compliance to a rigorous set of standards in all phases of department training, recordkeeping and safety. “CALEA has served its initial purpose. However I feel the redundancy and cost of the national program along with requirements that conflict with Georgia state law have made it necessary for me to withdraw from their program.” It was that last remark the sheriff made about CALEA requirements breaking state law that had other Georgia law enforcement officials scratching their heads. CALEA-certified agencies said they don’t know of
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any such requirements that would violate state law. Piper said he believes CALEA’s required standard on deadly force would be a direct conflict with state laws. Paxton disagreed, saying CALEA uses the same standard and directly mirrors Georgia law word for word. CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley also said none of the standards conflict with any state laws. “The use of deadly force is no different for a law enforcement officer as opposed to an ordinary citizen,” Paxton said. “Law doesn’t distinguish between the two. Law enforcement has no greater latitude.” In several phone calls to Piper, The Forsyth Herald asked him to explain just what sections of the Georgia Code might be violated by CALEA. Piper returned one call but did not leave a voicemail to explain.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek resident is safe after two men burst into her home Aug. 14 and tried to rob and restrain her. According to the victim, she was home alone about 9 p.m. on Laketrail Drive, off Morton Road, when someone rang her doorbell. Two men were at the door. She did not open the door and instead asked what they wanted. One man said they were delivering Chinese food. The victim said she did not order anything and she refused to open the door. Not content with this answer, the man at the door continued ringing the bell and knocking repeatedly. Eventually, the victim cracked open the door. One suspect took that opportunity to barge into the house, punch the victim and, using a handgun, pistol-whip her. The other suspect remained outside. The man demanded money. When the victim did not cooperate, he produced a roll of duct tape and tried to tape her mouth shut. She struggled, scratching the man’s face. When the man began trying to push the victim outside, she began screaming for help. At this point, the men fled. A neighbor who was walking his dog heard the victim’s calls for help and saw the suspects fleeing, police say. Surveillance cameras at the entrance of the neighborhood captured the suspects, both described as black men. The attacker is additionally described as being in his 30s with a
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This could work towards our advantage if the county could front money towards that interchange. There is an interest by the county to utilize some of the cost savings from the widening to assist with the interchange improvement.” KEN JARRARD Forsyth County Attorney those funds for other projects, such as the 369/400 interchange.
“This could work towards our advantage if the county could front money towards that interchange,” Jarrard said. “There is an interest by the county to utilize some of the cost savings from the widening to assist with the interchange improvement.” The 2014 bond stipulates that surplus funds from overestimated projects, such as widening 400, be first used for underestimated projects before being allocated for additional projects covered by the bond, such as the interchange improvement, according to Jarrard. Initially, the interchange was going to be funded by federal dollars as opposed to county dollars, Jarrard said. But, because of this surplus, those funds can now be used for the interchange, accelerating the project. A reimbursement resolution was approved to put the over-surplus money back into the general fund and to use it for the interchange after it’s determined there are no underestimated projects, which Jarrard confirmed there aren’t. The company American Engineers Inc. was awarded $599,850 for the 369/400 interchange.
Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate rises to 6.1 percent ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced Aug. 27 that Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate for July was 6.1 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.0 percent in June. The rate in July 2014 was 7.6 percent. The rate rose as more job seekers entered the labor force looking for work. Despite an increase in new jobs, some were unable to find work and were counted among the unemployed, which, along with an increase in new layoffs, contributed to the rate increase. Forsyth County’s preliminary July 2015 unemployment rate is 4.9 percent, a rise of 0.1 percent from June 2015, but a decrease of 1.2 percent from July 2014. As of July 2015, there are 99,032 in the Forsyth County labor force and 94,135 employed with 4,897 unemployed in Forsyth County. In
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ufacturing and administrative and support services, which includes temporary employment agencies. Over the year, claims were down by 2,621, or 13.6 percent, from 19,322 in July 2014. Metro Gainesville had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.5 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 8.3 percent. Meanwhile, Georgia’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for July was 6.0 percent, down from 6.1 percent in June. It was 7.2 percent in July 2014. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Potential career academy moves forward By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Alliance Academy for Innovation of Cumming-Forsyth County Inc., the proposed career-path charter school for Forsyth County Schools, is nearing approval by the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority. On Aug. 26, the PFA met with Superintendent Jeff Bearden and Valery Lowe, director of Workforce Development for FCS, to discuss the intergovernmental agreement between the PFA and the FCS Board of Education. However, the PFA said they are not prepared to approve the agreement until the BOE provides them with a summary description of the academy proposal as well as a not-toexceed amount. Because this is a governmental project and not a private project, it cannot begin until it has secured financing, said bond attorney Roger Murray. Until then, Lowe gave a presentation giving more in-depth details on the proposed academy. The focus is a ninth- to 12th-grade nontraditional high
school centered on workforce development, Lowe said. As part of the FCS PROPEL Graduation Rate Initiative, school officials were looking into schools similar to the future Alliance Academy and realized it was needed in Forsyth. In order for the school to be centralized in the county, the City of Cumming would provide land, which school officials hope to have secured during 2016. Lowe said the design, architectural and engineering work would take between six to eight months. The academy would be comprised of 140,000 total square feet for the Discovery Center and 4,000 square feet for labs, robotics field and makerspace, which are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent and learn. Construction is set to begin January 2017 and last 18 months until the academy opens potentially in August 2018. “We looked at a centralized facility closely aligned with high-wage, high-demand occupations,” Lowe said. “The school districts we looked at across the country all had one of these in their districts.”
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — A school in Forsyth County was recently named one of the best public high schools in the country by Newsweek magazine. In its 2015 list of America’s top high schools released earlier this month, Newsweek ranked Lambert High School 421 out of 500 schools for college readiness. Lambert, 805 Nichols Road, was the only FCS school on the list and one of only seven Georgia schools. Of those, three are in north Fulton — Milton High School, 431, Alpharetta High School, 486, and Chattahoochee High School, 499 — and the remaining three are in Savannah, Columbus and DeKalb County. Gary Davison, Lambert’s principal, said he is extremely proud of the recognition Lambert has received. “We have been working hard for several years to earn this distinction,” Davison said. “Students, teachers, staff and community have all come together to attain high standards and an unwavering work ethic needed to be eligible for such
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an honor.” The Newsweek rankings assess schools based on a broad range of data to determine which institutions do the best job of preparing students for college. Lambert also was recognized for meeting Newsweek’s equity measure by helping low-income students score at or above average on state assessments. The college readiness index was calculated from college enrollment rate, graduation rate, weighted AP/IB/dual enrollment composite, weighted SAT/ACT composite, student retention and counselor-tostudent ratio. Lambert has a
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laborative should develop a plan for recruiting, educating, training and retaining a future-oriented workforce.” The FCS’s careers and relevance team from October 2011 also had recommendations indicating they thought a center/career academy closely aligned with technical, two-year and four-year colleges would benefit the county, Lowe said. FCS narrowed down the focus of the academy to academics, work-based learning and employment pipelines. Potential career pathways include aeronautics/drone technology, distribution and logistics, energy systems, healthcare science – therapeutic services, health care information technology, hospitality and tourism, mechatronics, law, public safety, corrections and security. “These were determined through a needs assessment and also programs that aren’t duplicated currently at our base high schools,” Lowe said. “There will only be one pathway in each area.” Recently, FCS complied research and reached out to many entities, including district leadership, the lieutenant governor’s office
and state delegation letting them know of their intent. The grant worth $3 million that FCS is working on obtaining is due Sept. 11, as is the draft charter application. A survey sent to parents, teachers and local businesses, giving them an idea of interest in this area, closed Aug. 28. The City of Cumming and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners both submitted letters of commitment. All that remains is an intergovernmental agreement with the PFA, at which point work can begin on the charter school, which is projected to have 1,200 pupils enrolled by its fifth year. “We’d start with ninth and 10th graders because you have to have at least three years to complete a career pathway. We based [estimated enrollment] on projections from the same school year including the upcoming sixth high school,” she said, referring to the future Denmark High School, which is also set to open in 2018. During the academy’s first year, there would be 150 ninth graders and 200 10th graders, with a total enrollment of 350 students. By year five there would be 300 in all four graders, totaling 1,200. Using the projected enrollment numbers of the county’s high schools in 2018, including Denmark, the academy would pull between 52 to 63 students from each school, based on the school’s enrollment, the first year. By year five, each base school would be sending from 179 to 216 students to the academy.
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Why does Donald Trump When will the violence end? get all the attention? It shouldn’t surprise anyone what is happening in the polls with Donald Trump. It makes perfect sense I think. This country is fed up. We’re tired of being tired. Trump, with all of his bombast and posturing, has tapped into that frustration. Trump is not the cure, however. He is the symptom. We’re tired of a government that cannot or will not govern. I am talking about Congress - both parties. We are tired of the continuing congressional brinksmanship – the threat of letting government “shut down” or “go broke” if this group or that group doesn’t get its way. The country is tired of these manufactured crises on Capitol Hill. Learn how to reach across the aisle or go home dear elected folk. We’re tired of your collective lame, no account, unacceptable behavior. You aren’t doing what you were elected to do: to get things done, to govern. Compromise is not a dirty word. At home, we see the breakdown of society. Many of us are scared how so many Americans are being killed by law enforcement, and yet it continues to happen. It is becoming commonplace to have a new American massacre where someone from the lunatic fringe snaps and starts shooting in theaters and schools with automatic weapons. Congress wrings its hands, points fingers – often in different directions – but does exactly nothing. That is until
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the next shooting, then the cycle repeats itself. We’re frustrated that we have spent the last 10 years in the Middle East fighting wars that cost billions of dollars and thousands of lives, and all that has been accomplished is make it the most destabilized theater anywhere in the world. We are subjected to mass beheadings and precious millennia-year-old artifacts being dynamited on YouTube, and we seem powerless to stop it. We’re ready for this economy to recover – I mean really recover. The scope and depth of the economic struggle by what has been accurately called the “middle class” is desperately real and brutal. Real wages haven’t increased in years and “inflation” that we’re told doesn’t exist, does exists and in a big way. Everything is more expensive today except gasoline. Inflation is hovering above the heads of so many who struggle just to pay for the basic food and shelter and it is smothering them. We’re scared – at least most of us are because we’re literally destroying the very air and environment in which we
exist. Yet, many of our politicians repeatedly say, “It just ain’t so.” Really? Ask a firefighter out west right now. Ask a farmer out west. Ask about the hottest years on record, the droughts, the massive storms where we have never had storms before. It’s all a coincidence, right? Technology is making many billionaires but It’s also putting thousands out of work. To those whom much is given, much is expected. We’re tired of those who just take. That is not an American value. Now Into this national mess steps Donald Trump who says he will fix everything – that he will hold people accountable and brook no nonsense. He’ll “fix” immigration, bomb Iran, make Mexico build its own wall – all 1,900 miles of it. And he’ll “make” Mexico pay for it. See? Immigration problem solved. Most of us see his ruse – that anyone who tells people what they want to hear can be popular – at least until it is put-up-or-shut-up time. Talk, that’s the easy part. The trouble is, it is only part of what we all want. We want the country to actually work again; for our government to work; and for our country to stand for something for which we can be proud again. Is anyone surprised at the reaction to those Americans who stopped the terror attack on the train in France? We are desperate for our country to show initiative and courage to do the right thing, We want to be that country again. To again be that country the rest of the world has looked up to for so long. We’re willing to work for it. We’re willing to sacrifice for it. But we’re not willing to endure much more of the status quo. So now we are approaching the moment a choice must be made. Trump is an opportunist, but he is still just the just the huckster selling the sizzle, not the steak. He has no real plan, just calculated positions to play up to a constituency that espouse simple answers for complex issues. Yep, Trump phenomenon makes sense to me – perfect sense. People are simply fed up with politics as usual. But he is just the symptom. We want someone who can put this country to work again.
I sit here writing this after covering a meeting. It’s a typical day for me and the rest of our newsroom. We’re talking to local citizens who are doing great things, talking to police officers about car accidents and sitting through government meetings. We work on our feature stories, opinion pieces and hard news to make sure our readers have the most accurate news possible. This is the same type of day Alison Parker and Adam Ward were having Aug. 26 when they went out to cover a garden-variety story about the local water park celebrating 40 years of business. Alison, a 24-year-old reporter, was speaking to Vicki Gardner of the local chamber of commerce while Adam, a 27-year-old photographer, was filming the interview. The trio was blindsided when a man came up to them and opened fire, killing Alison and Adam and injuring Vicki. They were not filming a protest or something dangerous. They were filming the celebration of their community’s water park, the type of seemingly unprovocative story that local news reporters cover daily. In fact, a few weeks ago I covered a 40th celebration of The Place. It could have happened there. It could happen anywhere. Local reporters go out into the community trusting the public. Jovita Moore, a reporter with WSB-TV in Atlanta, said it best: “They were doing their jobs. That’s all. Every newsroom in this country is shaken to its core. Bringing viewers pictures and interviews from our communities is what we do. We ask for your trust through our reporting every day, and we do our jobs every day trusting the public, too. Our jobs are done where you live and work; on avenues and side streets, in front of churches and corporate skyscrapers. You can find us in parks, parking lots and on piers, too. I’m afraid a line has been crossed and my colleagues — rookie and veteran, big market and small — will feel a little less trustful of our public, every day.” To make matters worse, Adam’s fiancee is the morning news director for the same Virginia TV station so she was watching the interview, as she has every morning, and had to witness her fiance’s murder live. Alison just turned 24 and recently moved in with her boyfriend, who also worked at the station and was at work when the murder happened. Later that day, reports
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All of this violence makes me think about how it could have been prevented. Would stricter gun laws have helped? Maybe, unless Flanigan obtained the gun illegally or had no past history of violence. came out that the shooter was allegedly 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanigan, also known as Bryce Williams. He was a former employee of the station and he posted on social media prior to the shooting that Alison made racist comments but they still hired her and that Adam reported Flanigan to human resources. Because of these claims, Flanigan decided the best option was to shoot and kill the two. He later also shot himself and died. This story hits close to home, too close, as I am a fellow reporter who covers everyday things such as 40-year anniversaries of water parks. I’m not a TV reporter, but that doesn’t matter. I’m close in age to Alison, so that also disturbs me. We seemed to be in the same place in life, although now mine gets to continue while hers ended abruptly. All of this violence makes me think about how it could have been prevented. Would stricter gun laws have helped? Maybe, unless Flanigan obtained the gun illegally or had no past history of violence. As a country we debate the second amendment and gun-control laws constantly. Honestly, the thought has crossed my mind while sitting
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Sen. Williams appointed to special joint committee on Georgia revenue structure ATLANTA — Sen. Michael Williams (R- Cumming) has been selected by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle to serve on the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure. “I am honored to be appointed to the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure,” Williams said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in both the Senate and the House during the 2016 legislative session to address any tax reform legislation.” “I’m proud to appoint Sen. Williams to the Special Joint
Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure and look forward to thoroughly evaluating their findings,” said Lt.Gov. Cagle. “Sen. Williams has been a leader on these issues, and I’m thankful he’s lending his time and expertise to the important work this committee will perform.” The Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure was created by the passage of House Bill 170, which became effective on July 1. The committee will be comprised of appointed members
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American Legion Post 307 installs officers for ‘15-‘16 year CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming American Legion Post 307 recently conducted officer Installation at the GA. National Guard Armory. The new officers include Randy McGhee, commander, Dennis Brown, past commander, Charlotte Lechene, adjutant, Steve Ratcliff, historian and Frank Singleton, senior vice commander. Bill Burgess of the Legion Riders, was named Legionnaire of the Year. The American Legion is the world’s largest veteran’s organization with 2.4 million mem-
Violence: Continued from Page 8 in a board of commissioners meeting that there are a lot of people there and they could be angry enough about something to shoot up the place. It has happened before and I’m sure it’ll happen again. Another side of the debate is that people should be able to carry concealed weapons
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however they please as long as they follow the law and get a mental-health evaluation. I don’t think that’s enough. Until we no longer have weapons in the hands of sick, disturbed and twisted people, then I don’t think we will ever solve this issue. We need to create some way to tackle mental illness because a lot of these senseless killings are perpetrated by criminals who do not fit neatly into stereotypical images of bad guys.
Guns aren’t the problem. If I was in a movie theater or my mom’s elementary school library and someone started to shoot, I would be glad if another person there was packing. But I just don’t think we can trust our general population enough to give them that power. How many people have to die before we realize we have a huge problem? Until then, I hope Alison and Adam rest in peace.
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Keller Williams gives car to employee BY KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After learning a hardworking and soonto-be employee had to walk to her multiple jobs, the Cumming branch of Keller Williams Realty, 540 Lake Center Parkway, came together to buy her a car and, on Aug. 25, the 2002 Honda was presented. About six months ago, Yuritzi Patino, 19, was waiting tables at a local restaurant when she happened to wait on a table where Jacqueline Arthur, a broker with Keller Williams, was sitting. Arthur recalled Patino was “so incredibly pleasant and so sweet.” “She said she graduated high school and was the first in her family to graduate high school,” Arthur said. “I congratulated her and asked what she’s thinking of doing next. She said her schoolteachers were trying to get her an interview at her local bank as a receptionist.” But Arthur soon discovered Patino had no mode of transportation after she asked how far away the office was. She then asked if the teenager would like to interview with Keller Williams instead, and Patino was offered a job two
It caught me by surprise. I thought maybe someone brought food in and [Jacqueline] was taking me out to get some.” YURITZI PATINO Keller Williams
The Keller Williams Cumming branch collected money to give Yuritzi Patino, center, a car. months after meeting Arthur and after arriving to the interview 45 minutes early. “She is really good at the job she does and she tries re-
ally hard,” Arthur said. “She’s never missed a day in the last four months.” Patino, who also takes care of her three younger siblings and still waitresses at a couple of local restaurants, would either walk to work or, when it’s raining, take a cab. Arthur knew the teenager was trying to save up for a car, but it was difficult since much of her savings — roughly $400 monthly — was spent on cab fare. Soon, the Keller Williams family went to work collecting money for a vehicle Patino could call her own. When it came time for the big reveal,
Patino had no idea what was going on. She thought everyone was gathering because someone had brought in a treat of some sort. “It caught me by surprise,” she said. “I thought maybe someone brought food in and [Jacqueline] was taking me out to get some. I was looking down and she stops and said [the car] is for you. My heart dropped. It was the best feeling ever.” The Honda purchase isn’t the only good deed performed by the Keller Williams crew. Arthur said Keller Williams gives back to its commu-
nity throughout the year and other employees have similarly benefitted, including receiving help with health insurance and cataract surgery. “We help our own people in this office,” Arthur said. “It’s really about taking care of the community and taking care of the people in this office. It’s part of the culture in the office to do that. Our main goal here is to help everybody succeed to whatever level they want to succeed to.” Now Patino can pick up her sister from work or take her mom grocery shopping and not have to worry about carrying all the bags back home. “Now I don’t have to call a taxi and wait,” Patino said. “I’m very thankful for everyone who put in effort and took out time to give me something so meaningful.”
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KFCB launches Forsyth County litter control hotline Hotline provides citizens a new way to help keep county litter free FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents have a new way to help keep Forsyth County free of litter. Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) invites citizens to utilize the new Forsyth County Litter Control Hotline by dialing 1-866-5-LITTER to report any litter concerns within the community. The Forsyth County Litter Control Hotline provides citizens a centralized number to call to report to KFCB littering in progress or to report any areas for which they have litter concerns. During KFCB’s business hours, the hotline will be answered by a staff member or volunteer whenever possible. Otherwise, callers can leave a message on the line, detailing their litter concerns. Those interested in receiving a response should be sure to include their telephone number in their message. “We invite citizens to call the Forsyth County Litter Control Hotline when they see littering in progress or when they see an area within the county that they think needs attention in terms of litter removal,” En-
FCSO: Continued from Page 1 CALEA certification is an ongoing program of excellence. Once accredited, recertification every three years is required as proof of the continuation of ongoing CALEA compliance. In the Aug. 17 press release, the sheriff said the department will continue to participate in another certification program, the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. It is administered by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. “Maintaining an accreditation is important,” said Piper in the release. “I believe in a process to interact and learn from various law enforcement agencies to develop best practices. And that is something we have been doing a lot of since I took office in January of 2013.” The Sheriff’s Office began the CALEA accreditation process under former Sheriff Ted Paxton, elected in 2001, who said it was one of his benchmarks during his campaign for office. The agency initially gained accreditation in 2003 and was reaccredited three times in 2006, 2009 and 2012 as required to maintain CALEA certification. In 2006 and 2009, the Sheriff’s Office received reac-
vironmental Program Manager Tammy Wright said. “When the caller reports seeing the act of littering, we ask they report any details of the event. If possible, we will send a letter to the person who was witnessed littering reminding them that litter is illegal and costly to the county. When we receive a call about a location where litter is a concern, we will look into it and determine if the area qualifies to be placed on a cleanup list.” The Forsyth County Litter Control Hotline will also serve as an educational tool. “The new hotline will provide us the opportunity to speak with citizens about the cleanup process and the different types of cleanup initiatives and programs in place,” Wright said. “We are looking forward to providing an additional way of communicating with residents to help keep our community beautiful.” Wright noted that while officials strive to address all reported litter concerns, limited resources do not always allow for cleanup of all issues. She
expressed her appreciation to those who take the initiative of picking up litter themselves, but reminded them to always consider their safety before doing so. “For citizens who decide to do their part and remove litter from the roadways, it is important to clean up litter only when it is safe to do so,” Wright said. KFCB is a local affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful program and the state Keep Georgia Beautiful program. The mission of KFCB is to cooperate with government, businesses, schools, civic organizations and citizens in a joint effort to improve beautification, litter reduction and recycling. In an effort to remove existing litter from our community, KFCB organizes a variety of cleanup efforts throughout the year. Each April, KFCB organizes the local cleanup effort for the Great American Cleanup. During this event, volunteers help remove litter from
the community’s roadways. KFCB also hosts the Rivers Alive Cleanup, an annual effort to remove litter from the community’s waterways. AdoptA-Stream programs inform citizens on how to monitor local water quality while advising on the most effective ways to protect local water resources. KFCB regularly holds programs to educate citizens on how to keep the local environment clean and prevent litter
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Frank L. Danchetz Highway is revealed CUMMING, GA – At a morning ceremony Aug. 22, State Senator Steve Gooch unveiled Frank L. Danchetz Highway in Forsyth County. “Frank focused on improving safety and mobility for Georgians through his 34 year career at Georgia DOT,” Gooch said. “During his last 10 years as chief engineer, Frank signed off on every set of plans to upgrade Georgia’s interstates and state routes while responsible for management of Georgia DOT’s preconstruction, engineering, programming and operations. He also represented Georgia on National Committees, American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board. Naming this road is a fitting honor for
this Georgia transportation icon.” Senate Resolution 126, sponsored by Gooch, names Highway 306 from Highway DANCHETZ 400 to Highway 53 as Frank L. Danchetz Highway. “Frank Danchetz was an Engineer’s Engineer seeing both the art and science of civil engineering,” said Russell McMurry, Georgia DOT commissioner. “It is ironic to name just one road for Frank because his work improved every interstate and state route in Georgia. Our mobility today is because of Frank Danchetz – we are mov-
ing forward by building on his work. He led us in word and deed.” Dorothy Danchetz, spoke for the family about her late husband, Frank. “Today we gather because of a little boy, who with his family, immigrated to this country during the Hungarian Revolution,” Danchetz said. “Frank L. Danchetz grew up to become a civil engineer, who loved his profession, the state of Ga., his coworkers and the people he served. His family stands here today for him, proud and grateful. The dedication of Ga. 306 to his memory is a wonderful tribute to a roadway man, well-loved and who loved and lived well. Thank you for remembering Frank.”
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Alpharetta resident to turn 100 Claims children and chocolate keys to happy life By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The United States, which currently has the greatest number of known centenarians of any nation, will have one more in September when Alpharetta resident Dorothy Stafford celebrates her 100th birthday. Stafford, who has lived in Alpharetta for 20 years, attributes her long life to “three C’s” — children, chocolate and curiosity. A few weeks before her big day, Stafford said each new generation of children in her family has kept her going. Beyond being a mother to two daughters, Stafford was vital in the raising of her four granddaughters and five greatgrandsons. And she is eagerly awaiting her chance to become a great-great-grandmother with the arrival of a new family member due in February. “I love being with children,” she said. “The children are what keep me going.” Stafford’s granddaughter Cathy agreed, saying Stafford has taken on a motherly role for all the children in the fam-
“Wherever the kids where, that’s where [Stafford] was,” her daughter Carol said. That included moving to Florida in the 1970s and then to Alpharetta 20 years ago. The majority of Stafford’s family currently lives either in North Fulton or Cherokee County and they often get together with Stafford at the Alpharetta home where she lives with one of her family members. Stafford believes that her life has been a happy one. “I’ve seen lots of things and gone lots of places. I came from a happy family,” she said. “I didn’t have a hard life. My life was so good when I compare it to so many other people.” Stafford recalled a variety of major historical events of the last century, many of which affected her life directly, including the Great Depression, World War II, which claimed the life of her brother Jack in a land-mine explosion, and major technological advances such as television, cameras and cell phones. She even lived next to Charles “Lucky”
Alpharetta resident Dorothy Stafford was born in 1915... Luciano of the Genovese crime family at one point. Born in Philadelphia in 1915, Stafford and her family were forced to move to New Jersey due to an outbreak of tuberculosis in the late 1920s. “There were fire trucks and police cars just taking away all the dead bodies. It was so hard on people,” she said. Soon to follow was the Great Depression, which Stafford said people of younger
... she will turn 100 years old Sept. 17. generations will never truly understand. “We saw people jumping out of buildings in Philadelphia and New York. They were the rich ones who had lost every-
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Metro housing up 16.7 percent Jobs growth slower than 2014 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagropup.com ATLANTA, Ga. – The housing market is showing some robust growth as housing permits continue to grow in 2015. Housing permits are up 16.7 percent over the same period a year ago. Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Georgia State University Economic Forecasting Center, said at his quarterly forecast Aug. 27 that housing and construction began gaining momentum this spring after a cold winter stall. The core cluster of Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett issued 9,352 permits in the first half of 2015. That is a nearly 20 percent jump over same time last year. Single-family permits totaled 3,886 in the first half of 2014. The first six months of 2015 yielded 4,437 home permits. For the cluster as a whole, multifamily permits were up by nearly 25 percent (4,915) over 2014 same period. Dhawan said he expects to see total core-cluster permit activity ramp up 7.4 percent overall above 2014 in both single-family and multifamily units. However, North Fulton should expect few multifamily projects other than those associated with senior living.
Multifamily permits fell 1.4 percent in the core cluster, but should see more activity this year and 2016, mostly due to DeKalb DHAWAN construction and the new Braves development in Cobb. Single-family permits should hit close to 10,000 in 2017. The northern cluster consisting of Forsyth, Cherokee and Pickens counties had 2.6 percent growth in total housing permits in the first half of 2015 over last year. However, multifamily units are down. Employment is up, with Georgia economy creating 35,400 new jobs in the first six months of 2015. “But that is marked by a sharp slowdown from the last six months of 2014 in which 79,000 jobs were created,” Dhawan said. “But the second half of 2015 will be better. We expect 47,500 new jobs over the next six months. That will give us 82,000 new jobs for the year, a growth rate of 2.6 percent.” Dhawan says 23,400 of those jobs statewide will be premium jobs commanding $100,000 pay or salaries. The Atlanta market will capture 62,400 of the new jobs created with 16,200 of those new jobs (26 percent) falling in the premium category.
Contrary to the national trend, health care and education employment fell slightly in Georgia, Dhawan said. “The growth rate weakened from an increase of 3.2 percent in fourth quarter 2014 to 2.7 percent in the second quarter 2015,” he said. “However in metro Atlanta it actually fell 0.3 percent in the second quarter. “That drop is due solely to a sharply declining growth rate in the education subsector [-4 percent) in Atlanta,” Dhawan said. “The health care subsector added jobs at a 2.7 percent
rate.” With enrollment up across the Atlanta region, Dhawan expects hiring, particularly teachers, to return. He had good news for the information sector which has had weak job additions recently where the region is usually strong. “It gained momentum this year. Following a loss of 1,200 jobs in the last half of 2014, payrolls expanded by 600 in the first six months of this year,” he said. “The information sector is expected to expand in the metro region in the
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coming years. “It benefits from a robust fiber optic infrastructure coupled with low-cost electrical generation and a reliable power grid.” Despite a number of major construction projects underway statewide, construction employment has decelerated from last year where the last six months had 4.4 percent positive growth. This year has seen negative 1.3 percent growth the first half of 2015.
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Growth: Continued from Page 16 “Large commercial construction and multifamily projects require fewer per capita workers,” Dhawan said. Those projects are able to capture economies of scale and time that you don’t find in single-family construction. The corporate sector is faring well despite a negative 1 percent drop the first quarter of 2015. It rebounded nicely with 7.2 percent growth in the second quarter. That is further spurred by the announcements of several blockbuster announcements of corporate headquarters moving to metro Atlanta. These include the $100 million relocation by Porsche at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Mercedes
Benz to Sandy Springs. Atlanta is also leading the pack for the General Electric relocation out of Connecticut, although Texas and New York City are entering the fray. Each new HQ announcement fuels the housing market – single family and multifamily. The millennials are also heating up the multifamily market in Atlanta, where rentals are affordable and arts, culture and entertainment are plentiful. The 2010 census showed millennials made up nearly a quarter (23.6 percent) of the Atlanta population. This shows Atlanta outstripping Charlotte and Dallas, which show far less millennial growth. They are expected to be the backbone of the corporate workforce, and Dallas and Charlotte are major competitors in attracting high-tech employees.
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Roswell hopes a city green will alleviate parking issues on Canton Street while also spurring redevelopment along Ga. 9.
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Local man creates device to prevent DUIs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After moving to America in 2013 from the Republic of Mali in West Africa, Demba Gadiaga was shocked at how people reacted to the police. “It doesn’t matter if the person is white, black, rich or poor, the population is so afraid of the police,” said Gadiaga, of Cumming. “It was amazing when they would see the police lights on the highway and everyone would put their feet on the brake to slow down.” Gadiaga was further confounded by the subject of DUIs — namely, the dearth of options to help keep drunk drivers off the roads. Other than breathalyzers or courtmandated ignition interlock devices, he wasn’t aware of any truly helpful preventative measures that might keep people from drinking and driving in the first place. All he had to do was think of how drivers here slow down when they see police, and Gadiaga had the concept for Not Tonight, a DUI-prevention device that features flashing red and blue lights that, he said, “will trigger your subconscious into doing the right thing.” He quit his job as a personal trainer and martial arts instructor, went to work creating a prototype for Not Tonight and is now working with a company in China to mass produce
the apparatus. Not Tonight is a small, plug-in unit that uses the car cellphone charger port or cigarette lighter, depending on GADIAGA the vehicle’s age, and stays plugged in at all times. It flashes a blue and red light, similar to a police car, for 15 seconds as soon as the car is turned on. “It’s a reminder like the police are in your car,” Gadiaga said. “We all know if you get stopped for a DUI, you go to jail and who stops you? The police. How do you know you’ve been stopped? The blue and red flashing light behind you.” Gadiaga has had the prototype in his car for eight months and he said it scares him out of his mind, even though he never drinks and drives. He said he has let people try it and they had the same feeling. “I feel proud and blessed to do something that can prevent deaths and accidents,” Gadiaga said. He spends a lot of his time going to gas stations to speak with managers about putting Not Tonight on their shelves and, so far, he said he’s been successful. For information on Not Tonight, visit http://www. saynotodui.com/home.html.
City green plan could have economic impact Development, better parking possible for Canton St. By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As trendy as Roswell’s Canton Street is, one of its biggest features is not on the menu – parking. While there are small parking lots dotted around the periphery of the street, many are typically full on nights and weekends and drivers can spend much of their time circling the streets, waiting for a spot to open up. Yet there are 400 open spaces only a few hundred feet from Canton Street’s southern tip. And no one knows about them. Theses spaces are at Roswell City Hall, which backs up to Ga. 9 and Canton Street but is divided from all the action by woods. Paths crisscross the woods in an effort to link the two sides but at night they can be lonesome. While talk over the years brought up the possibility of a parking deck near Canton Street, such an expensive proposition may be overlooking all those spots at city hall. A proposed city green project seeks to fix that. Under the plans, the city will clear a swath of trees to create a town green, line it with lights and water features, and ultimately join it to Canton Street via a tunnel beneath Ga. 9. Elements of the master plan concept include a plaza, central green, outdoor event garden, support buildings, walkways, landscaping, updated Heart of Roswell Park and other amenities. Estimates for the project are as high as $14.5 million. “The idea behind this project is you have a connection [across Ga. 9] and access to 400 parking spaces at city hall, helping with the parking demand,” said Andrew Antweiler, a planner with the City of Roswell. Members of Roswell’s Downtown Development Authority, the body behind the city green plan, have said they see the project as a catalyst with the potential to stimulate additional reinvestment in the surrounding area and to enhance Roswell’s downtown by creating an active gathering place for citizens
Roswell hopes a city green will alleviate parking issues on Canton Street while also spurring redevelopment along Ga. 9.
and visitors. Public money, if used correctly, can spur private development by an order of magnitude. A case in point is Canton Street. The city invested just over $1 million to install lampposts and put down bricks instead of cement. While some in the community then opposed the idea, in the end, Canton Street was revitalized and became the restaurant and art hub it is today. The trick to solving Canton Street’s parking dilemma is linking city hall and its parking spaces to the area people want to visit. Plans call for a tunnel beneath Ga. 9. While there are currently two crosswalks, “Alpharetta Street (Ga. 9) is like a barrier for pedestrians and activities,” said Antweiler. Funding has not been decided upon, Antweiler said, although there are options. Bonds could be taken out or the city could partner with outside groups or agencies. The city could also go it alone and pay-as-it-goes. The project is still in the planning phases, with the next update coming Sept. 16 before the City Council. After that it will be in their hands how best to proceed, if at all. Antweiler said if approval is given in the coming months, the project could begin construction next year.
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ALPHARETTA RESTAURANT WEEK
The event offers diners great deals from over 20 restaurants in Alpharetta. Sept. 5-Sept. 12. Throughout the city of Alpharetta. Download the free Restaurant Week Card at AlpharettaChamber. com/RestaurantWeek
EVENTS: ARTIST COLLECTIVE
What: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is hosting its first-ever artist collective, The Brushwork Society When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30-6 p.m. Saturdays, thru Oct. 6 Where: 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: Free More info: roswellcac.com
LOCAL AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING
What: Roswell author Kevin Horgan’s new historical novel, “The March of the Orphans: And the Battle of Stones River,” will debut with a book signing. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, North Point Mall, Alpharetta More info: kevinhorganbooks.com
NORTH FULTON DEMOCRATS PRELABOR DAY PICNIC
What: The North Fulton Democrats are hosting a pre-Labor Day picnic. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Azalea Park, 203 Azalea Drive, Roswell Cost: Free More info: apollo501@ comcast.net
MOONRISE CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE
What: Join park naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire and guided hikes. Roast marshmallows over an open fire and walk along a forest trail. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: 678-538-1200 nps.gov
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
A volunteer information session/open house at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info mrobeck@habitat. org or 770-415-1636
LAWN CARE FOR FALL AND WINTER
What: Master Gardeners explain how to improve your fescue lawn or prepare your warm-season grass for next year’s growth. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road , Alpharetta When: Tuesday, September 8 in Roswell and Wednesday, September 9 in Alpharetta Hours: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free More info: nfmg.net Info: Registration info on website
LEON RUSSELL DOCUMENTARY
What: One night only, the only scheduled showing in Georgia of Leon Russell and Les Blank’s film. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Aurora Cineplex Roswell More Info: janusfilms. com/poem/press.html
ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET What: Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, jellies, cookies, artisan bath products and more. When: Each Saturday thru Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-noon Where: 38 Hill St., Roswell (behind Roswell City Hall) More info: roswellfam.com
ROSWELL FOOD TRUCK WEEKENDS
What: Some of Atlanta’s most popular food trucks serving up fun and deliciousness. When: Noon to dusk every Saturday and Sunday until
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END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
Monty Montgomery will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series. Saturday, Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.
around Labor Day. Where: 1180 Canton St., Roswell More info: facebook.com/ RoswellFTP
WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME
What: Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident animals as they’re being fed. When: Tuesdays and Saturdays thru Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter.org
BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME
What: Children’s story time When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway Alpharetta. Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble.com
LEARN SOMETHING NEW: PEACHTREE SQUARES DANCE CLUB
What: Come see what Western-style square dancing is all about at an open house hosted by Peachtree Squares Dance Club. When: Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, More info: Call club copresident and Alpharetta resident Marge Anderson at 404-849-2253, or visit peachtreesquares. com or facebook.com/ peachtreesquares
BUILDING CHARACTER ACTING CLASSES What: Acting classes and
A family-friendly event featuring music, carnival games, giant inflatables, face painting, our annual twist contest for the kids, and fireworks. Sunday, Sept. 6. Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.
musical theater classes When: Thru Dec. 1 Where: Building Character Acting Classes, 61 Old Canton St, Alpharetta More info: 404-849-9644, email whitney@buildingcharacter.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library will have a huge book sale including a large collection of books recently donated. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fotal.org/
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP
What: Learn the top five criteria to check if your child is on the right path. Avoid the 10 most common mistakes in college planning and applications. Find out what your child should be doing from 8th thru 12th grades. Hear how your child is really evaluated by the admissions committees. Ages 13-18. When: Wednesday, Sept. 2. 5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897
OCEE READS BOOK CLUB
What: A book club open to all adult library users. When: First Mondays; Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
What: An introductory class to familiarize computer users with Microsoft Word. Adults. Registration required.
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When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Branch, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050
PSAT PRACTICE EXAM
What: Take a Kaplan PSAT practice test to experience the full-length timing and structure of the new PSAT, receive a comprehensive analysis of your strengths and weaknesses on the test and know exactly what to expect on test day. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
What: The book discussed is “A Peculiar Tribe of People” by Richard Hutto. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW PSAT WORKSHOP
What: Teens are invited to join us for this informative two-hour workshop on the recent changes to the PSAT presented by Applerouth Tutoring Services. Ages 1418. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County
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FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
What: Pet adoptions When: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
PETSMART, ALPHARETTA
What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids. When: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 770 343-8511
OF INTEREST IN THE AREA: ‘MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL’
What: The Fox Theatre will mark the 40th anniversary of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a special screening of the film followed by a question-andanswer with cast member Terry Jones. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta More info: foxtheatre.org
‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’
What: A powerful American drama exploring the beauty and danger of being a free spirit in a closed system. When: Sept. 2-20 Where: Alliance Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta More info: alliancetheatre. org
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FOOTBALL PREVIEW, NORTH FORSYTH AT CHATTAHOOCHEE:
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LOCK OF THE WEEK ‘Hooch 27
North Forsyth 14
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The Raiders’ offense is predicated on the run game, therefore the Cougars will need to step up their rush defense. The Cougars’ passing game should look to exploit the Raiders’ defensive backs with three first-year starters filling in the holes left by graduation last season. The Cougars will have taken advantage of their bye week, allowing their run defense to recuperate and refocus. They should be able to move the ball through the air with the lack of starting experience in the Raiders’ defensive backs. Our prediction: Chattahoochee 27-North Forsyth 14.
Predicting the other games on 9-4 Woodland 12 – Forsyth Central 31 Johns Creek 7 – Lambert 28 South Forsyth 40 – Centennial 28 West Forsyth 14 – Alpharetta 32 Milton 21 – Norcross 7 Northview 39 – Habersham Central 13 Sequoyah 14 – Blessed Trinity 31 Kings Ridge 34 – Walker 27 Rabun County 22 – Mt. Pisgah 28 St. Francis 38 – Lakeview Academy 12 Do you think we got this right on or are we way off? Let us know by visiting us on Facebook, Twiiter or shoot us an email at news@appenmediagroup.com.
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Woodland@ Forsyth Central Johns Creek@ Lambert North Forsyth@ Chattahoochee South Forsyth@ Centennial West Forsyth@ Alpharetta Milton@ Norcross Northview@ Habersham Central Sequoyah@ Blessed Trinity Kings Ridge@ Walker Rabun County@ Mt. Pisgah St. Francis@ Lakeview Academy
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• South Forsyth 45 Mountain View 14 • Cambridge 41 Holy Innocents Episcopal 0 • Chattahoochee 23 Cherokee 51 • Fellowship Christian 34 Armuchee 7 • Mt. Pisgah 27 (OT) Brookstone 21 • Roswell 35 Lowndes 8 • Lambert 7 Lanier 17
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JOHNSC CREEK, Ga. – Last season, Chattahoochee opened up region play with a 20-17 win over the Raiders of North Forsyth. The game featured a battle between the Cougars’ passing game and the Raiders’ running game. Chattahoochee’s quarterback, David Nicoletta, threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns on 17 completions. Meanwhile, North Forsyth kept the ball on the ground, with four rushers garnering over 40 yards. The Raiders ended the game with 266 yards on the ground. This year, Chase Owens is at quarterback while David Nicoletta shares rushing duties with Blake Hundley. The Cougars’ defense must rebound after they allowed 607 offensive yards against Cherokee on Aug. 21, falling to the Warriors 51-23. The Cougars’ defensive will have to stop Raider back Simon Holcomb, a player that head coach Jason Galt said he believes “may be the best athlete in [Forsyth] county.” Against Cherokee, the Cougars allowed 413 rushing yards, including two over 50 yards.
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Longhorn sophmores Ken Dicks (1) and Marcus Chatelain (39) head downfield during the kickoff return.
Energy: Continued from Page 20 How windows work in your favor. The advantages glass brings to a home may seem obvious, but a deeper look reveals just how important it really is. Over time, homes have become much more energy efficient - which is good for the environment and your wallet - and better windows and skylights have a lot to do with that improvement.
In addition to the energy efficiency of the glass itself, the quality and maintenance of the structure surrounding the glass - the framework that makes it a window instead of just a pane of glass - also affect its efficiency. Whatever type of window you choose - vinyl, wood, fiberglass or metal or the age of existing windows, properly sealing them helps ensure they’ll do their job as efficiently as possible. You can learn more about energy performance ratings and energyefficient windows at www.
energy.gov. The advantages of skylights Skylights have always offered many functional and aesthetic advantages for homeowners. They admit natural light, which can help reduce dependence on artificial light sources. Fresh air skylights can also provide passive ventilation to remove humidity, fumes and excess heat from a home - all of which improves indoor air quality. Today, hightech, energy-efficient glass in modern skylights also works hard to help your home func-
Lambert junior Dylan Shepherd brings down a Lanier runningback Marcella Baity (1). tion optimally. Manufacturers like Velux America utilize glass in their no leak solar powered fresh air skylights that stays cleaner and clearer, reduces outside noise, and protects the contents of your home - such as carpet and furnishings - from the fading effects of the sun. Velux’s “Clean, Quiet & Safe Glass” is laminated with a super-thin coating of titanium dioxide and silicone dioxide to help keep the glass cleaner, and reduce outside noise by up to 25 percent compared to
a standard double-pane glass and 50 percent compared to a plastic skylight. The glass sheds water more effectively and has a U-value and UV protection superior to regular tempered glass. Remote-controlled, solarpowered blinds in decorator styles and colors further improve a skylight’s overall energy efficiency. And you may be eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit on solar skylights, blinds and installation cost. Visit www.veluxusa.com to learn more.
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Cats of the week: Mandy & Jett Dog of the week: Macon CUMMING, Ga. — Macon the poodle just arrived Aug. 26 to the Humane Society of Forsyth County. This boy melts in your arms. Macon is eight-years-young and volunteers are pretty sure he wouldn’t mind a quick forever home. Macon was an owner surrender to no fault of his own. Come by and meet Macon at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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CUMMING, Ga. — The Humane Society isn’t sure how someone hasn’t fallen in love with such a gorgeous cat like Mandy. She’s got a lot of personality to go with her looks. She’s a beauty, and she knows it. A little sassy and a bit of ‘cattitude,’ Mandy would do best with another kitty similar in nature. Of course, her preference would be the one and only beauty in the house, but she can share if she has to. Could you be the one to love not only her winning looks, but her sass as well? She would give lots of love in return. Fill out an application on Mandy at www. forsythpets.org. The Humane Society is on a mission to fix Jett’s broken heart. Brought to them with his sister Smoke, they took a while to warm
13 years old. The man told officers a person could make a PayPal account to get the money from the Twitter accounts, which reportedly could be sold for a couple thousand dollars. The hacker sent the man a
screenshot of an exchange in which the account was going to be sold. He provided all evidence he had of the hacker, but nothing further was done.
George Edward Miller, 74, of Cumming, passed away August 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man shot at his neighbor on Heardsville Road Aug. 20, according to the sheriff’s office, but claimed it was just fireworks. The man who was shot at told police he was speaking with his landscaper when his neighbor fired at him. He said he hid behind a transformer and asked his neighbor if he shot at him. The neighbor finally lowered the gun and walked into the woods. The landscaper told police he didn’t see the shot, but he heard it and saw the neighbor with a gun.
DEATH NOTICES Glenda Bailee, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Marjorie Jean Noll, 80, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Josephine S. Bond, 85, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Homer Roy Charlton, Jr., of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Mirella E. Cordano, 83, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Hayward Hill, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 21, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. John Owen Jones, Jr., 81, of Cumming, passed away August 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Joseph Frank Macaluso, 57, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
up to their life in the cat room. You could never find them apart from each other. Slowly they began to explore their surroundings, but always side by side. Smoke was recently adopted and Jett was left behind. Now exploring solo, Jett is a loving and extremely sweet guy that would love to have another
Evelyn Paugh, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Michael H. Standridge, 53, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Dorothy Walworth, of Alpharetta, passed away August 23, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Catherine Marion Waters, 81, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Man shoots gun at neighbor, claims fireworks
The neighbor told police he didn’t shoot a gun at the man, but instead he had shot off firecrackers. Police were unable to see any firecracker debris. He later changed his story to say he shot at fish in the pond. Further investigations showed a bullet went into the ground in a straight line from where the two men were, approximately 100 feet. Past calls between the men resulted in previous arguments, including the gun-holding neighbor threatening the man who said he was shot at. The gun-holding neighbor was arrested for reckless conduct.
Hole in one … through the window FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After a rousing game of golf Aug. 13, a 20-year-old employee of Laurel Springs Golf Course hit a golf ball through a nearby
Resident: Continued from Page 13 anything because they had no money and the fields turned to dust, which led to dust storms,” she recalled. During the Great Depression, Stafford attended an all-girls school in Philadelphia before working in an Army Quartermaster canteen, where she earned $12 a week. She met her future husband, John, at a candy shop her grandmother owned, and the two were married until John’s death in 1971. During her youth, Stafford said she loved shopping for hours on end, riding horses and visiting the beach and the Smoky Mountains. “We lived 60 miles from Atlantic City and we would get everyone in their bathing suits, drive down and spend the whole day on the beach and at the boardwalk,” she said, smiling. Other than children, Stafford also said two of life’s other essentials are chocolate and curiosity.
buddy. He would be wonderful with another gentle cat, a sweet child or a lucky adult that wants some great company. Can you help find him a loving home? Meet Jett and other cats at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday noon to 5 p.m. resident’s window then fled. The homeowner called police saying a window in her home was shattered and the alleged perpetrator fled on his golf cart to the club. He was followed to that location and was witnessed attempting to flee the property in his car. The worker was believed to be intoxicated and asked the homeowner not to call police. They verbally agreed to handle it between themselves and settled on an amount he would pay. The worker hadn’t paid the homeowner for the window, so she told police she wanted to file a report. Police told her because she entered into a verbal agreement at the scene, it is likely this matter should be handled in civil court. She said she also wanted to pursue a criminal charge against the worker. The worker told police the incident had been an accident and the issue had been resolved between the parties.
She claims that it is important to “always know what is going on around you,” and that life is much sweeter with chocolate. “She eats more chocolate than I have ever seen a person eat,” said granddaughter Cathy. Stafford also finds great enjoyment in truecrime books. “She reads those books about murder and then just goes right to bed. I don’t know how she does it,” Cathy said. As she approaches a century in age, Stafford said she is confident in the current generation of youths, but says there is too much violence. “This is the smartest generation. [They will] know more than I ever will,” she said. “There is so much technology, too. My first television screen was 7 inches and I would wait on Cathy to laugh at Milton Berle before I could get a spoon of food in her mouth,” she recalled. In a conversation that ranged from modern cameras to Apple’s late CEO Steve Jobs, hightech accomplishments were clearly important to her. “The only thing I regret is I won’t be able to keep up with the technology,” said Stafford, who will celebrate her 100th birthday Sept. 17.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — RocaPoint Partners’ $370 million, mixed use development located at the southeast quadrant of Ga. 400 and McFarland Road received zoning approval from the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Aug. 20. The vote clears the way for RocaPoint to deliver up to 690 homes and luxury rental units as well as 550,000 square feet of commercial, which will be comprised of retail, restaurants, Class A office, build-tosuit office and hotels. “This lifestyle-focused development will become a catalyst and focal point for the McFarland Road commercial corridor in South Forsyth County,” said Patrick Leonard, principal of RocaPoint Partners. “The walkability of this new community combined with its connectivity to pocket parks and the Big Creek Greenway will attract Forsyth residents and workers, as well as visitors from neighboring counties.” With zoning approvals now in hand, RocaPoint plans to close on the land in late September and begin site work early next year.
Vertical construction of Phase 1 of the development will begin in fall 2016 and include retail, office, a hotel and a mixture of luxury rental units, active adult (55+) luxury rental units, townhomes and single-family detached homes. RocaPoint anticipates the first resident move-ins and retail openings will occur in spring 2017. “The vibrancy of RocaPoint’s mixed use development creates a distinct sense of place for Forsyth County’s front door at Exit 12,” said Cindy Jones Mills (District 4), vice chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. “This high-speed, fiber neighbor hood enhances the overall desirability of the McFarland Road corridor as a home for technology companies, creates 1,000 new jobs and generates significant revenue for the county.” The design team includes Whole Town Solutions, Southeastern Engineering and Wakefield Beasley. Brokers involved in the project are Jones Lang LaSalle Retail and New South Realty.
more and more clients who are coming in for food, Smith said, and the organization is committed to providing them with fresh food and vegetables weekly, whether donated or purchased. “Historically, anyone would come in weekly or every other week, depending on their situation, and we’d give them bags of food based on the size of their family,” Smith said. “It’s wasteful. If you’re allergic to peanut butter, every bag is going to have a jar of peanut butter. Or, if you have food sensitivities, nothing is taken into account.” So Smith decided to give customers options, even if this method is labor intensive. “Now our clients come in and use a buggy to shop for foods they want for their family,” Smith said. “They get to do menu planning. The kids get to pick out their favorite type of cereal and soup. It’s not just a surprise that shows up in the bag.” But more important may be the emotional aspect attached to picking and choosing the food a family eats. “It gives the family back their dignity and their choice,”
Smith said. “Nobody wants to need a handout, but this way they participate in it and get to select what they really want. We cannot change anyone’s situation, but we can maybe open the door and give them the tools so they can change their situation.” The Place relies solely on the generosity of grants, area businesses and individuals for all food donations as the organization has never received any county, state, federal or national funds. “If it wasn’t for the community of Forsyth County, we would not have existed for 40 years,” Smith said. “It’s a very generous county.” Two of those generous locals are Linda and Bob Shanahan. They’ve been volunteering with The Place for over eight years, since moving to Forsyth County from Fulton County. “We felt like we had to do something for the community,” Linda said. “We enjoyed living here so much we felt like we need to do something. I enjoy it and it’s gratifying. There have been loyal employees and volunteers that really care about the community. As we grow we’re getting more services and those are our gift to the community. It’s all about helping.” Smith said she’d love for the people in the community
If it wasn’t for the community of Forsyth County, we would not have existed for 40 years. It’s a very generous county.” JONI SMITH The Place’s Executive Director to visit. “The county has grown so much and there are now a lot of people moving into the community who have no clue we’re here,” Smith said. “There are always ways everyone can support us, not just financially but doing food and toy drives and giving to the thrift store. I would love to have the community come visit us and see how it works in their life so they can connect with us.” Visit www.theplaceofforsyth.org to learn how to volunteer, donate or for information on The Place.
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Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is seeking additional nursery workers to help us provide dependable, loving care for children, ages 0-5. Nursery staff must satisfy background checks and safety training and be at least 18 years of age. Hours are Sundays from 8:15am – 12:15pm, with additional times as scheduled. Competitive hourly wage, no benefits. If interested, send a letter of interest and three references to Kristin Hicks, Director of Children’s Ministry (Kristin@ alpharettapres.com).
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MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision, Bethany Bend and Highway 9, Friday 9/4, Saturday 9.5, 8am-1pm.
After-School Teacher HeadStart Montessori, Johns Creek/Alpharetta. D e p e n d a b l e , responsible, loving, caring. Prior experience a plus but not necessary. MondayFriday, 3pm-6pm. $10/ hour. 678-663-3717 headstartmontess
Bargains Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.
Building Supplies
Furniture
DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335
CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message
Cemetery Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com
Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-4755479 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-4757808, 404-317-5209
A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770993-4065
DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961
Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921 DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-6642917 Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107
LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678297-1722 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022
Household Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022
Medical Equipment Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404345-2372
Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269
HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.
Collectibles
CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404345-2372
Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362. Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362
Furniture Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404242-4022
Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678591-0450
TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-3452372
Musical Instruments TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828 Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
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BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment
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Musical Instruments PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851
Recreation Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284 POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362 BOWFLEX: Motivator 2. Excellent shape! $150 firm. 770-262-3592
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Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033
Cycle $160.
Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033
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1705 Spot Rd Connector, Cumming, 1.35 acres with office/ commercial potential with 3BR/2BA trailer asking $139,900. Currently rented $1,100/mo, tenant can stay or go. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Real Estate Services 1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr Murphy Drive. in Cherokee County. Wooded, sloped lot, asphalt drive. All utilities at road. $50,000 Owner related to agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Commercial Space for Lease
Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166
GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078
2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
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537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 1200-3600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com
5245 Old Haven Court, Hampton Golf Community. $20,000 INSTANT EQUITY (PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL), can close immediately. 4BR/2.5BA with basement. Immaculate NEW GRANITE counter. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com $310,000
7645 Abbey Glen Drive, 4BR/2.5BA master on main, luxury master bath, chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, private cul-desac lot, rocking chair front porch with amazing view $229,000. Owner related to agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com
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