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Mayor’s Challenge raises $110K for charity The Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race took over Alpharetta City Hall Aug. 27. Mayor David Belle Isle, center in white, finished CHRIS CAMMACK/ALPHARETTA ROTARY with 22:24, first in his age group and 15th overall. Read More page 5.

Ice Cream Crankin’ Community gathers for tasty treats ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds of people turned out Aug. 30 to taste the flavors of homemade ice cream at the annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ on the Roswell square. Over 3,000 people were expected to visit the Crankin’, with more than 46 different groups making ice cream. There were more than 100 types of ice cream of all flavors For 11 years now, the Crankin’ has drawn those with a sweet tooth to Roswell to feast on all types of flavors of ice cream. The winners were: chocolate-based: “Chocolate Crunch” by First Baptist

Church of Roswell; Vanillabased: “Butter Pecan” by the Roswell Lions Club; Fruit: “Summer Strawberry” by Temple Kehillat Chaim; Other: Truly Key Lime by Ron Blue & Co. All proceeds from the event were donated to The Drake House, a 90-day emergency residential housing program for single mothers with children, working to a goal of independent housing. In 2006, The Drake House has served over 345 families with more than 635 children. —Jonathan Copsey

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two sisters were arrested Aug. 22 after allegedly trying to steal clothing from stores in North Point Mall. Police were called to the mall after a report of two women running from mall employees with stolen goods. They fled the mall and got into a minivan which police were able to pull over in the parking lot. The two women inside, identified as Brensha Rena Rounds, 21, and Octavia Santeria McDowell, 24, sisters both of Marietta, said they left the mall after attempting to return items only to be refused.

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“I forgot I had that!” ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Tucker man is under arrest for possession of marijuana after allegedly forgetting it was in the car Aug. 18. According to police, they pulled over a car driven by Natasha Nicole Brown, 43, of Tucker, after it allegedly nearly hit a curb and had an inoperable brake light. Speaking with Brown and the passenger, Demetrius Antoine Jackson, 37, of Tucker, the officer reportedly smelled marijuana. Jackson allegedly admitted to smoking earlier. A search of the vehicle turned up a backpack containing 7 grams of suspected pot. As the officer retrieved the drugs, Jackson allegedly said, “I forgot I had that!” Jackson was arrested for possession of marijuana. Brown was charged with having a broken brake light.

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Employees of H&M said otherwise. They said the women came in and browsed, allegedly acting suspiciously. When approached, they grabbed two jackets and asked to return them. When they could not provide a receipt, they were denied. The women then asked for a bag to put them in, and again were denied. The women then left. A check of inventory showed the jackets were stolen. A check of the women’s possessions at the time of arrest turned up several items of clothing from different stores without receipts. Both were charged with shoplifting.

a check for $39,935 to a vendor in Canada and placed it into the U.S. Postal Service mail. Somewhere along the line, the check was altered and made payable to Arait Engineering Group of Alpharetta and deposited into a Chase bank account on Windward.

Bride scammed by wedding planner JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A would-be bride was allegedly scammed by a wedding planner. According to the victim, she paid a wedding planner of Fabulous Events and Weddings a $900 deposit for wedding planning work. A contract was signed. The victim said she has not heard from the planner since she handed over the money. A check of the business showed it had closed. Another bride known to the victim also claims to have been defrauded by the same planner.

When a safe isn’t safe: $60K missing

MILTON, Ga. – A North Carolina company claims an Alpharetta company altered a nearly $40,000 check. The victim company, based out of Matthew North Carolina, said they cut

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Esquire Drive resident had a nasty surprise Aug. 18 after he discovered $60,000 missing. The victim told police he recently discovered a small safe was missing. It contained a Columbian passport, several firearms and $60,000 in cash. He does not know when the safe went missing.

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►► Zana Page La Rocque-Harris, 21, of

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Windows smashed, vehicles broken into ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Seven vehicles were reportedly broken into Aug. 18 in the parking lot of the Village Tavern restaurant. The incidents all happened between 6:30 and 8 p.m. while the owners ate. Windows in the vehicles were smashed and items stolen from them. Reported missing were several computers, phones, cameras, passports, purses and wallets. It is unknown if there was security footage of the crime.

U-turns not allowed on highway ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A driver on Ga. 400 allegedly decided to make a Uturn on the highway Aug. 15, heading against traffic. The driver, identified as Eric L. Dicus, 51, of Sandy Springs, allegedly was traveling on Ga. 400 southbound about 8 p.m. when he made a U-turn and headed down the Mansell Road onramp. An officer was there and pulled Dicus over. As he did so, Dicus allegedly threw a plastic cup out his window. Dicus allegedly admitted to drinking earlier, as well as drinking while he was driving. He also failed sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, littering, reckless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road. Sloan Street, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 12 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Elizabeth Anne McDonnell, 24, of

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Fire Thorne Pass, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 13 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Christopher Gillings, 29, of Lawrenceville, was arrested Aug. 16 on Deerfield Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► John McKoy Connell, 39, of West Melbourne, Florida, was arrested July 16 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, open container and speeding. ►► Eric David Totten, 24, of Beech Lake Court, Roswell, was arrested July 16 on Steeple Chase Drive in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Christy White Hill, 38, of Highland Pass, Alpharetta, was arrested July 17 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Marco Aurelio Felonta, 50, of Sterling Court, Cumming,

was arrested July 18 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and registration violation. ►► James Woodrow Vaughn III, 36, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was arrested July 22 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy James Perryman, 50, of Defender Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 22 on Magnolia Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Christopher Ward Lively, 24, of Gelding Court, Roswell, was arrested July 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Mara Larissa Spiess, 38, of Marietta, was arrested July 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, open container, child endangerment and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Brianna Corine Ginsberg, 27, of Woodstock, was arrested July 23 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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of Cumming, was arrested Aug. 15 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for DUI and driving without a license ►► Matthew John Kaiser, 49, of Cumming, was arrested Aug. 15 on Cogburn Road in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Taylor Kristine Guzowski, 31, of Canton, was arrested Aug. 16 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Timothy Holland, 24, of

Greenhouse Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 2 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta

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for possession of marijuana. ►► Reginald Love Jr., 22, of Deerfield Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested July 11 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight requirements. ►► Edgar Ceferino Foy, 29, of Gainesville, was arrested July 17 on Chattahoochee Circle in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Rasaan LaJuan Turnage, 39, of Elm Street, Roswell, was arrested July 17 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Julie Ann Allen, 47, of Atlanta, was arrested July 17 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of a

scheduled I and II controlled substance and trespassing. ►► Patrick Lee Ready, 27, of Norcross, was arrested July 21 on Holcomb Pond Court in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired license. ►► Austin Jerome Thomas, 23, of Leeds Garden Terrace, Johns Creek, was arrested July 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane, seatbelt violation, and possession of scheduled III, IV and V controlled substances. ►► Ivan Ishmael Shaw, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested July 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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Roswell moves to ban e-cigs By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – If you like smoking e-cigarettes in Roswell’s parks, move along. The City Council approved a measure to ban smoking electronic smoking devices in its parks. “It’s a perception issue,” said Parks Director Morgan Rodgers. “We want the parks to appear healthy.” Rodgers said the city has received complaints from residents about people smoking the e-cigarettes in parks. From a distance it is difficult to distinguish such smoking from tobacco smoking. While the “smoke” from an e-cig is mostly water vapor, the

device itself contains nicotine, the addictive element in tobacco. There are numerous health and regulatory questions surrounding the devices and their use. “Our stance is it is all about perception and enforceability,” Rodgers said. “Throughout the country, other counties and municipalities are doing same thing.” If a smoker is caught in the parks, Rodgers said they will not be asked to leave; only to put out the device. “It’s not our plan to write tickets or arrest someone,” he said. “We are trying to make the parks as healthy as we can.”

We are trying to make the parks as healthy as we can.” MORGAN RODGERS Roswell Parks and Recreation Director

The first reading of the ordinance banning e-cigarettes from parks passed 4-1 in council, with only Councilmember Becky Wynn opposing. She said it was because simply having a perception

of smoking was not a good enough reason to ban the use of e-cigarettes. “I don’t see the studies that are showing the vapor, even though it might have nicotine, is harmful to anyone around it,” she said. She noted the e-cigarettes can be a way to quit smoking in a way that does not harm those around the smoker. A ban would only harm those trying to quit, she said. “An e-cigarette is a positive thing showing that people are trying to quit smoking or being more considerate of those around them,” she said. “I don’t see why we should be disallowing this one tool because it looks like a cigarette.”

Suspect in 1991 murder caught in Alpharetta On the run for 24 years WILSON, N.C. – A man on the run from the law for 24 years has been arrested in Alpharetta. Rodney Vernon Cooke, 46, is suspected of killing his roommate in Wilson, North Carolina on Aug. 2, 1991. He

was found and arrested Aug. 26 in Alpharetta by the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The inCOOKE vestigation to locate Cooke, also known

as Gary Reid and Gary Clark, received new life recently when an individual came in to the Wilson Police Department and said they had seen Cooke in South Carolina. The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of North Carolina Violent Fugitive Task Force began searching for Cooke and soon discovered that he was residing in Georgia under the alias

Gary Reid, and that he had accumulated a criminal history in several states under this identity. This new information was passed along to the Marshals Service in Atlanta, who quickly followed up and located Cooke early Aug. 26. Cooke is currently in the Fulton County Jail awaiting extradition to North Carolina. —Jonathan Copsey

Georgia’s unemployment rate declines to 6.0% in July Initial unemployment claims up ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reprots that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 6.0 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.1 percent in June. The rate was 7.2 percent in July 2014. “It’s been more than seven years since Georgia’s unemployment rate was this low, and the credit belongs to our employers who continue to create jobs and put people to

work,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “In July, we had 89,400 more jobs than in the same period a year ago.” The national unemployment rate for July was 5.3 percent. The number of jobs in Georgia increased to 4,252,200 in July, up by 4,600, or 0.1 percent, from June. The growth came mostly in local government, 4,300; professional and business services,

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3,100; retail trade, 2,800; and leisure and hospitality, 1,700. The overall increase was offset somewhat by job losses in state government, 2,400; educational services, 2,100; and finance and insurance, 1,100. Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.1 percent, from 4,162,800 in July 2014. The national jobgrowth rate was also 2.1 percent. Most of the job growth in Georgia came in trade, transportation and warehousing, 32,200; leisure and hospitality, 20,300; professional and business services, 20,200; health care and social assistance, 14,100; manufacturing, 4,400; financial activities, 2,900; and construction, 400. Government lost 2,800 jobs. “I encourage job seekers and employers to use EmployGeorgia, our new job listing service, where more than 77,000 job openings in Georgia were posted in July,” said Butler. Visit www.employgeorgia.com to learn more about EmployGeorgia and to post or search for jobs. While the rate declined in July, the number of initial claims for unemployment

insurance rose by 2,868, or 8.8 percent, to 35,487 in July. Most of the increase was due to temporary claims filed in manufacturing and administrative and support services, which includes temporary employment agencies. Over the year, claims were down by 7,171, or 16.8 percent, from 42,658 filed in July 2014. The decline came mostly in manufacturing, administrative and support services, health care and social assistance, and accommodations and food services. From June to July, the state’s labor force decreased by 15,831 to 4,744,280, but it remained higher than in July 2014, when it was 4,735,848. —Jonathan Copsey

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Mayor’s Challenge raises Miss Virginia $110K for charity Day proclaimed By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race took over city hall Aug. 27 with hundreds of runners hitting the streets to raise money for charity. In addition to raising over $110,000 for local charities and nonprofits, the race also crowned a female runner as the overall winner The first over the finish line as well as the first female racer to finish, Dylan Hassett logged a time of 18:20. Hassett, who ran cross-country as a student at Alpharetta High School and later in college at William and Mary, was a Mayor’s Challenge newcomer. “I’ve never run this one before,” she said. Lack of familiarity with the course didn’t slow her down much — she was a good 10 seconds faster than the second finisher. Mayor David Belle Isle finished with a time of 22:24. He said he had been preparing for months and, in the past year, had taken to running 24 miles each week. “I was trying to finish in under 22 minutes,” Belle Isle said. While he missed his personal goal by just 24 seconds, he finished 15th overall and first in the 40-49 age group. “I’m pretty excited about it.,” he said. The event is a cooperative effort between the City of Alpharetta, The Rotary Club of Alpharetta and LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the race’s presenting corporate sponsor.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Recently at Brookdale Big Creek in Roswell, “Miss Virginia Day” was proclaimed July 24, 2015 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Brookdale resident, Virginia C. Smith. A fun gathering with a Varsity theme was held for the residents and some of her family and friends. Everyone donned Varsity hats and red and white colors to go with the abundant decorations of balloons and banners. Virginia C. Smith celebrates her A lifetime of pho100th birthday with family and tos of Miss Virginia friends. were on display as guests were entertained by keyboard music and served cake and beverages. In the early evening, a private gathering was held for the family, many traveling from out of state, to wish Miss Virginia a joyous 100th birthday. An original song was sung for her during the evening. Until her 99th year, Miss Virginia had lived independently in her Norcross home since 1969. Last year she joined the Brookdale Community and has enjoyed being part of their warm and caring environment. —Jonathan Copsey

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

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

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

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Alpharetta resident Dorothy Stafford was born in 1915. She turns 100 this year. cluding the Great Depression, World War II and major technological advances. She even lived next to Charles “Lucky” Luciano of the Genovese crime family at one point. Born in Philadelphia in 1915, Stafford and her family were forced to move to New Jersey due to an outbreak of tuberculosis in the late 1920s. “There were fire trucks and police cars just taking away all

the dead bodies. It was so hard on people,” she said. Soon to follow was the Great Depression, which Stafford said people of younger generations will never truly understand. “We saw people jumping out of buildings in Philadelphia and New York. They were the rich ones who had lost every-

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As seen on TV: Jared the crook, pedophile For 15 years, Jared Fogle has been the face of a healthy lifestyle (and Subway restaurants) on TV. He said if you eat right and exercise, you can lose weight. That’s a good message and I thank him for saying something useful rather than the “Eat what you want and lose weight fast! Doctors hate it!” message we tend to get in advertising. Apparently, Subway attributes between one-third to one-half of its growth between 1998-2011 to Jared and his commercials. And he was local for me. I grew up in and around Indianapolis, and so did he. He

attended Indiana University (friends don’t let friends go to IU) whereas I attended Purdue. Close enough. He was a likeable guy and, as a nation, we liked him. He was a success story. However, if there is one thing we as a people enjoy more than a rising star, it is a falling one. For those who have not heard, Jared has pled guilty to soliciting sex with minors and possession of child pornography. I don’t think I need to even say that these are horrific, inexcusable crimes. We are also finding out Jared’s a crook. He started the

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What's really going on with Donald Trump? 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 by so many Americans 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 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 mak-

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Publisher ray@appen mediagroup.com ing the Middle East 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 exist, 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 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 in places 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 huckster selling the sizzle, not the steak. He has no real plan, just calculated positions to play up to a constituency by espousing 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.

not given a single grant since it was created, instead paying most of its revenue to Taylor. I am not, however, writing this column as a condemnation of Jared and his ilk. Rather, it’s about just how “normal” those committing such acts can be. We have written extensively on the fight against sex trafficking and child exploitation, and how Atlanta is one of the largest hubs of child prostitution in the country. “And with much of the wealth concentrated in Atlanta’s northside, much of the related commerce is, too — someone is buying these children and prostitutes, someone is keeping their

pimps in business. Chances are, it’s someone we know — a neighbor, friend, co-worker, churchgoer, golfing partner or other upstanding member of the community. Like Jared. That’s what frightens me more than anything about this story. Fraud is one thing. Sex with minors is abominable. But it’s simply how “normal” Jared seemed, how he was in our homes and we liked him and his story. He was our friend and now we know the truth of his secret preferences. After this, I will certainly be more careful about believing what I see on TV.

When will the violence end? 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

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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 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

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St. Martin’s Episcopal School hires Roswell resident Tracy Ballot named director of Advancement and External Affairs ROSWELL, Ga. -- Roswell resident Tracy Ballot has been named director of advancement and external affairs for St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Brookhaven. In her new role, Ballot will be responsible for planning and directing all development, marketing, communications and external affairs efforts in pursuit of the school’s strategic priorities. A native of Pittsburgh, Ballot moved to the Atlanta area in 1996 after graduating from the University of Rhode Island. After several years in the event planning industry, she began her career in private school fundraising at the Atlanta International School (AIS) in Buckhead where she served as director of events and marketing. In 2007, she transferred her project management experience to lead a new department of auxiliary programs and services with responsibility for spearheading revenue streams outside of fundraising and tuition. Ballot joined The Cottage School in Roswell as director of advancement in 2013. She assumed her new role at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in July. St. Martin’s Episcopal School, now in its

Roswell resident Tracy Ballot was named Director of Advancement and External Affairs at St. Martin’s Episcopal School.

56 year, serves students in grades Pre K through 8th grade. The school is located at 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. —Zenzele Price - Richardson

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Bulky Trash Amnesty Day set Sept. 12 Roswell, Milton residents get early start on spring cleaning ROSWELL, Ga. – The Public Works Departments of Roswell and Milton, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful, invite residents to clean out their garages, basements, and attics and dispose of unwanted, large items at no charge at Bulky Trash Amnesty Day Saturday, Sept. 12. Residents from Roswell and Milton can bring items to the Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road from 8:00 a.m. to noon. (Please note: This event is NOT held at the Roswell Recycling Center.) Proof of residency is required. Utility bills are preferred. Roswell residents with

the window decal do not need any other form of identification. This event has become very popular, so please expect delays. Some examples of the items that will be accepted are: • Tires - must be off the rim, automobile tires only; limit 4 per car • sofas • tables • refrigerators • chairs • washers and dryers • televisions and other electronics • deactivated cell phones The following items will not be accepted:

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paint household hazardous waste • any fluids including motor oil and antifreeze • household batteries • construction and demolition materials • yard waste Materials will only be accepted at the site on the day of the event and only during the hours of 8 a.m. to noon. Please note that the line will be cut off at noon. Residents are encouraged to donate any items that are

still in good condition and could be used to a charity such as North Fulton Community Charities, Goodwill or any of the other charities in the area. Please call to check with them before dropping off items. For more information about Bulky Trash Amnesty Day, Roswell residents should contact Janet Liberman at 770-6413715 or jliberman@roswellgov. com and Milton residents should contact Jason Wright at 678-242-2523 or Jason. Wright@cityofmiltonga.us. Information is also available at www.roswellgov.com

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Registration opens for 25th Jackson named 400m Jr Olympic champ annual Rivers Alive cleanup

ROSWELL, Ga - Volunteer registration is now open for Georgia’s annual river cleanup initiative, Rivers Alive, which returns to Roswell on Saturday, Sept. 26. The cleanup will take place from 8:30-11 a.m., followed by an awards presentation by city council members at 11:15 a.m. Georgia has more than 70,100 miles of rivers and streams that need help to stay clean. Individuals, neighborhoods, scout troops, schools, churches, clubs and service organizations are being asked to pull together to make a difference for the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. The Chattahoochee River Volunteers are needed for clean up – Rivers Alive – will privet (an invasive plant spetake place Sept. 26. cies) removal at Riverside Park, Chattahoochee Nature Center and the Old Mill Dam, as well as litter pick-up and storm drain marking in surrounding areas. Participants who own a canoe or kayak are encouraged to bring them to the cleanup. Keep Roswell Beautiful, the City of Roswell and the Chattahoochee Nature Center present the 25th Annual North Fulton Rivers Alive event locally. Sponsors of the cleanup include Advanced Disposal, Super Target, Starbucks and the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell. All volunteers must have the Rivers Alive volunteer waiver form completed and signed before arriving at the event. For more information or to register, visit www.keeproswellbeautiful.org/ programs/rivers-alive/. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

MILTON, Ga. – Milton resident Ryan Jackson achieved her goal of becoming the 400m Junior Olympic champion. Several thousand athletes compete in each age category from around the nation just to get the chance to compete on the big stage at the Junior Olympics. Through a very rigorous qualification process, athletes are narrowed down to the top few who can achieve the top marks in their respective events. Jackson earned this second title after completing her fifth season of track and field. Starting with the indoor season, she began training with Coach Tony Carpenter of the Titans Track Club (Roswell, Ga) in October of 2014. Through careful selection of competition, Jackson was able to train effectively while competing in meets which would help her develop without experiencing significant burnout. At the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Club Nationals in Orlando, she finally had her breakthrough moment. In her signature race, the 400m, she dropped from a 57.75 second personal record to a 55.80 second win as a 12year old in the 13 Girls category. As she advanced to the USATF Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Florida, Jackson earned a Bronze in the 13-14 Girls 4x100 relay (47.11) and Silver in the 4x400 relay (3.49.82). Still eager for that Gold medal win, Jackson traveled to the AAU Junior Olympics in Hampton, Virginia, and won the first place medal with 57.59. After winning the gold in the 11 Girls Long Jump in 2013, Ryan is now a two-time AAU All American Junior Olympic Champion. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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MHS graduate wins $8K scholarship Awarded through Georgia-Pacific Program ATLANTA - Katie O’Shaughnessy, a recent graduate of Milton High School, has been selected as a recipient of a Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employees’ Children Scholarship. She is the daughter of Lawrence and Gayle O’Shaughnessy, who works in marketing for Georgia-Pacific. Each year, the company awards 50 scholarships to children of employees across the country. “We’re very proud to support our employees’ children through this program,” said Curley M. Dossman, Jr., president of the Georgia-Pacific Foundation. “Investing in education has always been an important focus for us, but this program is especially meaningful because our employees are directly impacted. We look forward to helping these students on their path to academic success.” O’Shaughnessy is a GMEA AllState Harpist and has played for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble. Last spring she performed at both the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and Carnegie Hall in New York. In the fall, Katie will attend the University of Georgia, studying music as well as business administration.

Milton High School graduate Katie O’Shaughnessy receives a college scholarship award from Georgia-Pacific CEO and President Jim Hannan. The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Scholarship Program for Employees’ Children awards $2,000 per year for up to four years of full-time college undergraduate study or until baccalaureate degree requirements are completed, whichever occurs first, for a total maximum award of $8,000. For more information on the Georgia-Pacific Foundation, visit www. gp.com/gpfoundation. —Jonathan Copsey

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Centennial JROTC supports Alpharetta veterans group ALPHARETTA, Ga. - With school back in session for the year, the members of the Centennial High School JROTC program were back at Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 on Tuesday, Aug. 18 to assist the veterans’ organization through the ceremonial presentation of the American Flag. Members of the Knights battalion from Centennial volunteer, under the

command their Army Instructor, Lt. Col. Jon Nepute assist with the flag ceremony often during the school year. Recently, 10 members of the group provided a cadet color guard for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The Alpharetta American Legion supports several of the high school JROTC programs in the North Fulton area. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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ACT scores, participation rise for Fulton students North Fulton scores exceed county, state, national results BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — More Fulton County students are taking the ACT as they prepare to enter college, and receiving higher scores as well each year. Last year, nearly 60 percent of Fulton’s class of 2015 had taken the ACT by graduation, posting an average score that topped state and federal numbers. Similar to the SAT — the most common college entrance exam — the ACT is also used for college admission and placement. It measures English, math, reading and science proficiency, with an optional writing section. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, with 36 being the highest pos-

sible score. Among 2015 test takers, the average score for Fulton students was 22.9; up from 22.6 last year, and besting the Georgia and national average of 21. In North Fulton, the average ACT score for the area’s eight traditional high schools was 25. This was up slightly from 24.9 last year, and with an increase in test takers by nearly 200 students. Northview High School maintains its hold on the top ACT scores, with an average of 26.4 overall and top scores in all four sections of the test. Close behind were Milton and Johns Creek high schools with a 25.5 average. Fulton School officials say the steady performance each year on the ACT is remarkable since scores traditionally fall when the number of test takers increases. “But Fulton’s composite score remains steady at 22.9 — a slight increase over last year’s score of 22.6. Participa-

tion in 2015 was at an all-time high of 3,744 students, an increase of nearly 150 students from the previous year,” noted Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. Interim Superintendent Ken Zeff said the system’s strategic plan focuses on getting students “college and career ready,” and the ACT results show Fulton students are meeting those goals. The ACT sets “College Readiness Benchmarks” which define a high school student’s likelihood of successfully passing their first-year college courses, based on their ACT scores. Forty percent (1,498) of seniors met the benchmarks by demonstrating college readiness in all four areas of the test – English, math, reading and science. This percentage was significantly higher than the state and national averages, where only 26% of Georgia students and 28% of students nationally demonstrated this same college readiness.

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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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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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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

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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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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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Cougars look to outduel Raiders 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 al-

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lowed 413 rushing yards, including two over 50 yards. 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.

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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

West Forsyth@ Alpharetta

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North Forsyth@ Chattahoochee South Forsyth@ Centennial Milton@ Norcross Northview@ Habersham Central Sequoyah@ Blessed Trinity Kings Ridge@ Walker Rabun County@ Mt. Pisgah St. Francis@ Lakeview Academy

Scores from 8-28 • Alpharetta 24 Milton 21 • Roswell 52 Centennial 0 • Cambridge 28 Chapel Hill 0

Players state ranked among top volleyball servers ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Four King’s Ridge Christian School (KRCS) volleyball players are serving gold. These ladies rank among the top in Georgia for their serving ace percentage for single A schools, including both public and private. Grace Bryant, a freshman at KRCS, is ranked No. 1 in Division A and No. 3 in the state. Kelly Smoltz, also a freshman, is ranked No. 4. Sophomore Ashlyn Hartman ranks 12th and junior Alyssa Kiss rounds out the top 20 in 19th place. What this means is these girls serve more aces in a match than any other team in their division. The entire King’s Ridge team is ranked in the top 50.

NORTH FORSYTH 33%

• Woodstock 17 Johns Creek 14 • Northview 28 Duluth 23 • Forsyth Central 28 Dawson County 8 • Mill Creek 51 West Forsyth 13 • Blessed Trinity 17 St. Pius X Catholic 6 • Pinecrest 42 North Springs 15 Kings Ridge four volleyball aces are from left, Kelly Smoltz, Grace Bryant, Alyssa Kiss and Ashlyn Hartman.

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Alpharetta wrestler aims for world championship Veteran athlete gets into peak condition By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When many men reach their mid50s, they have long ago moved from active workouts to occasional bouts with weights. Not Daniel Studenic, 54, of Alpharetta. He is the most fit he has ever been and will soon compete in the world championships of wrestling in Athens, Greece. Studenic said he has been wrestling all his life. “It’s always been my sport of choice,” said the West Virginia native. He started in second grade after his brother, who was 10 years older, also began wrestling. His brother ended up being the runner-up in the West Virginia state championships while Studenic did the same for the peewee division. The next year, his brother became the state champion. Ten years later, Studenic joined his brother in the record books by repeating his performance. They became the only brothers to win the same award in the state. “It’s a family thing,”

Studenic said. While that was all a long time ago, Studenic never lost the wrestling bug. Now a carpenter in Alpharetta, he coached peewee wrestling for the Milton feeder program. Then he heard about the United World Wrestling Veteran World Championships, held each year in Greece. “There was an opening for my age group and weight group,” Studenic said. Each year, the U.S. wrestling team solicits volunteers to take part. This year, they had an opening that Studenic was primed to fill. He still wrestles, often against the wrestling team at Kennesaw State. He has won several medals fighting against men half his age. “I love the spirit of competition,” he said. “It comes so naturally to me. Some people are good at running. In our family, we are natural wrestlers.” Age does make it more difficult to compete, he said. “Younger kids can do it and bounce back the next day. But I’m a walking bag of dents and dings. I’m sore everywhere every day.” Studenic will be competing

with the best wrestlers in the world for his age group, men who have been wrestling at a world level their entire careers. “I’m in very good wrestling shape and I can still beat college kids,” he said. “But it’s not going to be a cakewalk.” To train, he has taken part in the Lifetime Fitness Transformation Challenge, a 90-day fitness routine. He credits this with moving from the “weekend warrior” physique to professional. “That 90 days of intense weight loss and muscle building taught me how to keep it off; and I did, so when the offer to wrestle on the U.S. wrestling team came, I was ready to go,” he said. As a carpenter, the winter months tend to be slow, so Studenic typically saves up a nest egg to get him through the season. He decided to use much of that money to help fund his trip to the competition. “I’m going to take a chance and do it,” he said. “You gotta live life.” The UWW Veteran World Championships competition will be Oct. 13-18 in Athens, Greece. For more on Studenic and his efforts, visit his GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/GoDan.

Alpharetta wrestler Dan Studenic hopes to face off against the best wrestlers in the world in October.

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ROSWELL, Ga.— All interested residents are invited to a Volunteer Information Session/ Open House at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Roswell Saturday, Sept. 5t, at 10:30 a.m. Here you will find an informative presentation about volunteering at the Habitat ReStore. Volunteers typically serve one 4-hour shift a week, but even just one or two shifts a month would be appreciated. The ReStore sells donated new and gently used furniture, household décor, appliances, and building supplies to the general public at prices greatly reduced from retail. Profits go to support Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia as they provide

What: Humanity ReStore Volunteers When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Where: 11060 Alpharetta Highway (Ga. 9), Roswell 30076 More Info: Volunteer Information Session/Open House affordable housing for families in the community who need it. For information, or to register, contact Mary Robeck, volunteer manager, at mrobeck@ habitat.org or 770-415-1636.

ROSWELL, Ga. - The Roswell Cultural Arts Center (RCAC) will host its first ever artist collective, The BrushWork Society, for a Summer Exhibition from Aug. 13 – Oct. 6. The exhibition is free to the public and open for viewing Monday through Friday from 10a.m. – 50 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 – 6p.m. A free reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 3 – 5:30 p.m. in the RCAC lobby. Food and drinks will be provided. The BrushWork Society is an Atlanta-based core group of 13 artists that came together to encourage each other along the joyful, but sometimes-arduous journey of art making. The Society began its “collective of creatives” with the idea of surrounding themselves with a supportive group of artists dedicated to mak-

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Fulton Science Academy opens as private school Students enter new building for new year By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After several years and not a few hiccups along the way, the Fulton Science Academy reopened its doors Aug. 27 as a private school. The 72,000-square-foot building sits on 18 acres of land along Encore Parkway, across Ga. 400 from North Point Mall. Students began classes Aug. 24. At the grand opening, Principal Kenan Sener greeted his students in the cafetorium with arms raised to cheers of “FSA!” by the student body. “This has been a long journey,” Sener said. “Three years ago we were a charter school with 101 students. Now we are a private school, and have a new building and 365 students.” The school focuses on science, technology, engineer-

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ing and mathematics (STEM) subjects, yet Sener said there is still plenty of encouragement for creativity and self-expression. The students of the FSA Private School routinely land in the top slots in local, state and national competitions in STEM fields. He attributes the school’s repeated academic successes to “lots of hands-on activities and inquisitive and project-based learning.” The road has been rocky for FSA. A charter school for 10 years, the school had a reputation for topping Fulton County’s academic lists. In 2012 the school ran afoul of county regulators and ultimately lost its charter. The governing

board decided to switch to a private school. “After 10 years, even though we were successful, there was no other option. We became a private school,” Sener said. The new state-of-the-art school cost about $15 million, Sener said. The money came from private funding. “This is a big upgrade for us,” he said. The grand opening featured dignitaries such as Sen. John Albers and State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Enes Kaner, a 6-foot-11 player for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team, was on hand. However, even he was not the tallest person in the

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 17, 2015 commencing at 1:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 21, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia.

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FSA Private School Principal Kenan Sener, left, receives a jersey from Enes Kaner, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team.

room. That honor was for Sultan Kosen, the tallest man on Earth (according to Guinness World Records), standing at 8-foot-3. He was head-andshoulders taller than Kaner. Sener said he hopes to begin offering high school classes next year. A second phase of construction is planned that will ultimately house a high

school. Sener said he only has a simple goal for the school – “We hope to become a nationally ranked school. We think we are going in the right direction.” The Fulton Science Academy Private School is located at 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, and online at www.fultonscienceacademy.org.

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King’s Ridge honors Athletes of the Week ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Five King’s Ridge Christian School (KRCS) students were honored as “Athletes of the Week.” Lexie Teas, a senior cheerleader was the first honoree. In her first game as captain, she cheered the Tigers to victory. “She showed great leadership skills and helped us get our season off to a fantastic start,” said Coach Kim Campbell. Cullen Teas, a sophomore who runs cross country, was the second honoree. “Cullen worked hard all summer to get in great shape for the season opener at the Our Lady of Mercy Invitational and posted a 20:44 in this first-ever cross country race,” said Coach Brent King. In football the award was given to Deporess Schletty, a sophomore. Coach Jeff Pickren said, “Deporess had an outstanding game on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball last Friday night in the 41-14 victory over Master’s Academy. Most impressive was a 30yard interception returned for a touchdown that made the score 21-0. Deporess also had several tackles in the backfield.” Hannah Miracle, a sopho-

From left are Ashlyn Hartman, Hannah Miracle, Deporess Schletty, Lexie Teas, Cullen Teas and Todd Mooney, director of athletics. more, was the recipient of the student athlete of the week in softball. Coach Ardin Tucker said, “Hannah had a hit in both softball games last week and played outstanding defense in the outfield. Hannah has

continued to improve from last year and we look forward to watching her accomplish so much more this year.” Ashlyn Hartman, a junior, received the Student Athlete award in Volleyball. According to Coach Megan Hampel,

Hartman has already put up some amazing stats, early in the season. “She is currently hitting .600 as a setter and has 26 aces. She also has an attitude on and off the court that other coaches envy. She is passion-

ate about volleyball and a leader among her teammates,” said Hampel. “You can always count on her to have a smile on her face and be uplifting to others, even when they are down. Ashlyn has a long future in volleyball.”

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 21, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. PH-15-22 Development Impact Fee Ordinance Consideration of a resolution adopting the Development Impact Fee Ordinance and the Impact Fee Schedule. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza. ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party.

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Violence: Continued from Page 8 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 40year 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 in a board of commissioners meeting that there are a lot of

DEATH NOTICES Glenda Bailee, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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George Edward Miller, 74, of Cumming, passed away August 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. 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.

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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 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.

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.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

John Owen Jones, Jr., 81, of Cumming, passed away August 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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

Joseph Frank Macaluso, 57, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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.

Stafford: Continued from Page 28 thing and they were committing suicide because they had nothing left. “The farmers couldn’t grow anything because they had no money and the fields turned to dust, which led to dust storms,” she recalled. During the Great Depression, Stafford attended an all-girls school in Philadelphia before working in an Army Quartermaster canteen, where she earned $12 a week. Stafford’s brother, Jack, lost his life in WWII in a land mine explosion. Stafford met her future husband, John, at a candy shop her grandmother owned. The two were married until John’s death in 1971. During her youth, Stafford said she loved shopping for hours on end, riding horses and visiting the beach and the Smoky Mountains. “We lived 60 miles from Atlantic City and we would get everyone in their bathing suits, drive down and spend the whole day on the beach and at the boardwalk,” she said, smiling. Other than children, Stafford also said two of life’s essentials are chocolate and curiosity. She claims that it is important to “always know what is going on around you,” and that life is much sweeter with chocolate. “She eats more chocolate than I have ever seen a person eat,” said granddaughter Cathy. Stafford also finds great enjoyment in true-crime books. “She reads those books about murder and then just goes right to bed. I don’t know how she does it,” Cathy said. As she approaches a century in age, Stafford said she is confident in the current generation of youths, but says there is too much violence. “This is the smartest generation. [They will] know more than I ever will,” she said. “There is so much technology, too. My first television screen was 7 inches and I would wait on Cathy to laugh at Milton Berle before I could get a spoon of food in her mouth,” said Stafford. In a conversation that ranged from modern cameras to Apple’s late CEO Steve Jobs, high-tech 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 City Councilman Jim Gilvin Announces Re-Election Campaign ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta City Councilmember Jim Gilvin announced Aug. 26 his campaign for re-election. With his first term in office drawing to a close Gilvin says he looks forward to the opportunity of continuing the progress Alpharetta has made over the last four years. “When I decided to run for council, Alpharetta’s unemployment rate was 7.5 percent. Our office vacancy rate was nearly 20 percent and home values had dropped by 20 percent,” Gilvin said. “Now our unemployment rate hovers near historic lows at 4.8 percent. Office vacancy rates have been cut in half and our residential property values have more than rebounded. “I promised to pursue fiscally responsible growth initiatives while rejecting tax increases and that is exactly what I have done.,” said Gilvin. “And while I vigorously pursued growth

Alpharetta residents could live with, I never lost sight of how crucial it is to preserve the quality of life that makes Alpharetta the GILVIN best place in Georgia to raise a family and do business.” Councilmember Gilvin is a residential real estate agent who has lived and worked in Alpharetta for fifteen years. He enjoys supporting youth athletics and attends Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church along with his wife of twenty years and their two children. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. To learn more about Jim Gilvin and his campaign visit www.JimGilvinforCityCouncil.com. For more information, contact Jim Gilvin at 404-271-2716.

ATLANTA – LifeLine Animal Project’s Fulton County Pet of the Week is Giggles, an adorable, gentle, loveable and well-mannered female. Weighing in at only 27 lbs., Giggles’ petite size makes her is a great choice for any family. She is also good on a leash, and is playful but calm, so she’d be great for a fam-

ily with children. Giggles gets along well with other dogs and is loved by everyone who meets her. If you adopt Giggles by the end of July, her adoption fee is only $17.76, including her spay, vaccines and microchip. To meet Giggles, simply drop by the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30318 or go to www.fulton-

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTE OPEN Appen Media Group has a route that will be opening in several weeks. This route requires delivery of the paper to a list of specific subdivisions each week. The newspapers must be bagged and then delivered to the driveway. Delivery person will be given a list of the subdivisions as well as a list of any specific addresses that have requested not to have the paper delivered. Requirements for this work include the following: Spotless driving record, proof of insurance and citizenship, reliable car or truck, excellent references, and a history of reliability and honesty in previous work. Delivery folks are independent contractors and are paid per newspaper delivered and a gas allowance is provided. Typically a route takes from 5-7 hours per week between bagging and driving the route. The specific route available will be in Johns Creek and the papers would need to be picked up from our office Wednesday and delivered by no later than Thursday night at midnight. If interested please email resume to RayAppen@ gmail.com. In the subject line put “route” . I will confirm receipt of your email by replying to it. A criminal background check is made and a clean drug test is required. Please do not call. Part-time Customer Service Professional Inbound call center; provide receptionist services and sell and close leads for national floor coverings company. 5pm-9pm MondayFriday and 9am-3pm Sat. Resume: sales@wescheduleit. com, no phone calls $12/hour CHURCH NURSERY WORKERS 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).

Part-time ACCOUNTING CLERK: Work directly with controller to perform AP processing, spreadsheet analysis and filing. 8-10 hours/week. Quickbooks, Excel. $13$15/hour depending on experience. Resume: hello@ frederickswanston.com 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 headstart montessoriga@gmail. com

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare. com

Yard Sale

Collectibles

Medical Equipment

JOHNS CREEK G l a s t o n b e r r y Subdivision. Barnwell Road. Community Sale. Friday 9/4, Saturday 9/5. 8am-1pm.

Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610

CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

Bargains

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

Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-4757808, 404-317-5209 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com

Garage Sale

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770993-4065

MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision, Bethany Bend and Highway 9, Friday 9/4, Saturday 9.5, 8am-1pm.

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479

Sales

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

Furniture Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404-242-4022

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022

Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372

Musical Instruments Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917

Recreation

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

Household Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022

ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199.. Excellent condition! 770-664-0111

Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372

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

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

Waterfront/Outside

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

Country Ranch

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

Real Estate Acreage/Lots

Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362 Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166

Commercial Space for Sale

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

Home for Sale 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

Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620

Investment Property/ Residential

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

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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 FREE BOOK: Selling Goods due to downsizing/estate settlement. Only 80 available. Contact MaxSold Downsizing/ Estate Services: 404260-1471, easy@ maxsold.com or MaxSold.com/book by Nov.15

Real Estate Wanted

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

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

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

FRAME YOUR AD 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

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Handyman Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@ bowershs.com

All Home Repairs Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall. Kitchen, Bath Remodeling. Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts. We do it all Mike 678-763-2420

RELIABLE H O M E REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

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Painters

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Paving

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