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Members of Johns Creek VOICES, the JCHS choral group, take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money to cure Lou Gehrig’s disease. They joined in support of VOICES choral director Rhonda Fossum and VOICES parent Sarah Calhoun.
Students add VOICES to ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Viral challenge passes $100M mark By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Students at Johns Creek High School who shot out of school last Friday ready for the Labor Day weekend stopped to goggle at the Johns Creek VOICES, the school’s choral group, as they hoisted buckets of ice water and poured water on their own heads. Yes, it was another group answering the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, taking the plunge, or at least an ice bath, to raise awareness and money for the ALS Association.
The phenomenon has gone viral on the Web and Facebook with movie stars, sports teams and uncounted others all having taken the challenge. When Johns Creek VOICES choral director Rhonda Fossum and VOICES parent Sarah Calhoun received their challenges, they decided to include the VOICES – and the students responded. “We were both challenged [to participate], and I wanted my daughter Emma Kate to participate,” said Calhoun. “And then I thought, why not make it a really big event?” Fossum agreed, saying the
challenge is a great event that makes everyone feel good. “I want my students to be involved in the community,” she said. “This community service event is a good way to do that. The parents on our board agreed to donate. It was something we could all do.” Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis and death within two to five years of diagnosis.
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Parents would be wise to stay aware of school attendance zone changes in the coming months. The redisREEVES tricting process for all schools throughout North Fulton will begin in October, with the goal to have the changes approved by February and in place next school year, according to officials with the Fulton County
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VOICES choral director Rhonda Fossum, right, and parent Sarah Calhoun also took the ALS Challenge.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A statue valued at $56,000 was reported stolen Aug. 17 from a Dashing Wave Lane home. The victim told police the sculpture, titled “Spiritual Reckoning” by artist Leon Bronstein, was last seen on the front porch a week prior, around Aug. 10. She said it
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Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Aldor H. Delp, 38, of Shadecrest Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 13 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ► ► Adam William Kagan, 26, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 13 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to obey a traffic control device, failure to signal when changing lanes and no license. ►► Alesia Marie Salter, 28, of Millstone Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 11 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and head-
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The family that steals together … MILTON, Ga. – A Dawsonville couple are suspected in attempting to steal nearly $300 in goods from the Windward Walmart Aug. 24. Store employees told police they saw a man, woman and two children walking around the store, loading up a shopping cart with merchandise. They had selected card games, board games, toys and bedding. The woman was seen leaving the store allegedly without making an attempt to pay. When she was stopped by employees, she claimed her husband had the receipts for the goods. While the hus-
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band exited the store, the wife pushed the cart back into the store and took off running. The family got into a Dodge Ram and sped off. A check of the license plate turned up the suspects, who live in Dawsonville.
Bathing suits nabbed from home MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole several bathing suits from a Deerfield Point home Aug. 19. The victim said she returned from a vacation to find items moved around her home. Upon inspection, she found three two-piece Victoria’s Secret bathing suits taken from a closet as well as a small ruby ring and $100 cash. She said her front door was locked when she returned
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Teen caught ‘mooning’ by cop MILTON, Ga. – An 18-yearold was charged with public indecency after he was caught mooning traffic Aug. 23. According to police, an officer was driving on Morris Road near the intersection of Lathene Drive, when he saw the young man with his pants down, mooning passersby and pedestrians. As soon as the man saw the marked police car drive by, he quickly pulled up his pants. He apologized to the officer. He was cited for public indecency
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Baby born at Roswell Walmart ROSWELL, Ga. – A baby was born Aug. 27 in the parking lot of the Walmart on Mansell Road in Roswell. And according to Officer Zachary Frommer, spokesman for the Roswell Police Department, the police received a 911 call in the early morning hours, about 5 a.m., about a baby being born outside the store. “When [dispatch] picked up the call, the baby was coming out,” Frommer said. “The dad was there delivering it.” It must have been an easy delivery, because when a police officer arrived, the baby had already arrived. “Everything was fine,” Frommer said. “The baby and the parents are doing all right.” The new family was assisted by a Rural Metro Ambulance.
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Dump truck tried emptying on business ROSWELL, Ga. – Police arrested a man Aug. 10 for allegedly trying to empty his dump truck on the property of a vacant business. An officer on patrol on Old Holcomb Bridge Road noted in his report that he was passing the lot of Specialty Pool and Spa, when he saw a dump truck on the property. It appeared to the officer the truck had its rear open and was preparing to dump its contents on the site. Speaking with truck’s occupants Jonathan Penn Dallam, 30, of Norcross, and another man, the officer said they gave conflicting stories as to why they were there. One acted like he was repairing the truck while the other said they had permission to dump there. Dallam was arrested for allegedly gave a false name to police.
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nonprofits fit into the overall fabric of the community. So it shows that nonprofits are an important piece,” she said. “So recognition is a good thing.” North Fulton Community Charities casts a wide net in serving the community, providing a number of services to clients. But it starts with two goals in mind – to prevent homelessness and hunger by providing emergency assistance and to break down the barriers to recovery to a normal life by providing enrichment services to become self-sufficient. These might include educational and training opportunities or life skills classes such as budgeting and one-on-one job coaches to provide personal support and encouragement. Through four levels of English language, GED tutoring and citizenship classes, computer labs and homeownership training, North Fulton Charities tries all the ways to focus families on getting back on track. “We are designed to motivate folks to show that there are things they can do that will make a difference in their recovery. A wise person told me once that finding work is 70 percent motivation and 25 percent skills,” she said. “You have to have the desire and the confidence to keep looking. One of the things that we see often is that you can make a change. We help them through that and out the other end.” Job No. 1 for NFCC is to stop the bleeding. The charities acts as triage to see to immediate needs first. That is where the NFCC Food Pantry and Thrift Shop come in to provide food and clothing. Duffy says the best way to help the homeless is intervene before they become homeless. Many times, they will pay rent and utilities to keep the folks going, she said. “Once you have taken care of that, you can work on these other things,” she said. In the past year, North Fulton Charities has served 5,000 families, not only keeping them housed and clothed but on the road to self-sufficiency. Since she became NFCC’s first director in 1990, Duffy has built a network of more than 500 volunteers and has served as a catalyst to spawn other nonprofit organizations that work synergistically to help the community in many different ways. In all this time, she has earned the respect of her peers and in the community.
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Kalen Center brings three foster groups under one roof By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new development aims to be a respite for foster children. The Kalen Center began construction at 231 Vaughan Drive in Alpharetta, just off Ga. 9, where it will house Giving Children a Chance (GCAC), Dreamweavers of Georgia and Moeller and Associates, a behavioral health counselling service. All three are dedicated to helping foster children and their families. “This center will be a stateof-the-art healing center,” said Fred Moeller, of Dreamweavers and Moeller and Associates. “We want it to be a shining star in North Atlanta.” All three groups will be housed in the 17,500-squarefoot, three-story building, on about 1 acre of land. The building will feature meeting rooms for children and
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Laura Kronen talks ‘Too Sweet’ for diabetes ‘Be You Only Better’ founder pens diabetes book By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Laura Kronen has gone through 172,000 needles, and each one is something she uses to make her stronger, she said. Kronen, of Johns Creek, is a diabetic and for the past 20 years, she has taken what would be a setback for many to write books and offer lifecoaching advice. Kronen is the author of “Too Sweet: The Not-So-Serious Side to Diabetes.” “I’ve realized if I can handle this, I can pretty much handle anything,” Kronen said. “I have the discipline and determination and perseverance that diabetes has given me. I can apply that to every other aspect of my life.” Kronen is chief execu-
tive officer and founder of Be You Only Better, a life-coaching program that reaches the Atlanta area and around the world. KELLY WACHS “I am a LAURA KRONEN Type 1 diabetic. I’m active, I’m fit, I’m healthy, I am a cupcake-eating, tennis playing, hard-working, martini drinking mom of two, and I am the new face of diabetes,” she said. Her coaching programs include general life, entrepreneur and chronic disease, with a focus on diabetes. “I help people find their own happiness and make that a priority in their lives,” Kronen said. “I decided, ‘Hey, why not put this into a book and talk about what really living with diabetes is like?’” She approaches the serious subject of diabetes in her book with a positive attitude, includ-
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‘Race to Nowhere’ coming to Northview HS Award-winning documentary deals frankly with teen suicide JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Northview High School PTSA and River Trail Middle School PTA are partnering with Johns Creek Mental Wellness Task Force and Emory Johns Creek Hospital to bring the documentary “Race to Nowhere” to Johns Creek. This award-winning film tackles head-on the problem of teenage suicide. It is a call to action for families, educators and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America. TakePart.com named “Race to Nowhere” as one of “10 Education Documentaries You Don’t Want to Miss.”
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School System (FCSS). “The scope of the North Fulton redistricting will include all schools and all levels,” said Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the FCSS. “Capacity is being added at the elementary and middle school levels, which requires a holistic look at all attendance boundaries.” A new elementary school off Highway 9 in Roswell is set to open in August 2015, along with additions at three North Fulton middle schools – Hopewell, Autrey Mill and Taylor Road. A planned addition at Crabapple Middle was shelved until after 2018 while planners consider a complete rebuild of the school. This increased classroom space provides an opportunity for the FCSS to adjust attendance lines based on enrollment, as well as remedy some of the quirky feeder patters from elementary to
“Race to Nowhere” brings communities together to spark dialogue and galvanize change in America’ schools. Northview’s PTSA is encouraging the entire community to see this film as they begin the school year and launch their theme, “Find Your Balance.” All ticket sale proceeds will go to the Will to Live Foundation, which is dedicated to preventing teen suicide by improving the lives and the “will to live” of teenagers everywhere through education about mental health. For more information, visit www.will-to-live.org. The Johns Creek Mental Wellness Task Force started in 2012 as the Sui-
middle to high school. The last North Fulton rezoning was in 2011 with the opening of Cambridge High School. Huff said it is time to revisit the lines to ensure capacity is balanced across the region. “We’ve had some changes since the last redistricting, so we want to make sure everything is aligned,” said Huff. “When you look at the entire region, you are able to jiggle all the puzzle pieces at once, and you can better align [the zones].” Huff said the process will also focus on cleaning up feeder patterns, primarily from middle to high school. While it is impossible to have a 100 percent middle school feed into a high school because of space issues, planners will work on reducing small groups of kids who veer off from their classmates to a new school. “The feeder pattern needs to be considered,” said Fulton Board member Linda McCain, who represents Johns Creek.
cide Prevention Task Force, an initiative designed to address the alarming number of suicides in Johns Creek since its incorporation in 2006. Facilitated by the Citizens Advocate of Johns Creek, the task force consists of representation from the Fulton County Schools NE Learning Cluster, the city of Johns Creek, the Will-To-Live Foundation, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, the Summit Counseling Center and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Georgia. The task force seeks to disseminate information and resources for help to citizens of Johns Creek of all ages, both in the area of resilient living and
“In my area, it’s the middle to high school feed my community is most concerned about. The kids are on feeder teams and other clubs, and it gets [complicated].” Board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta concurred with the need to clean up feeder lines. She pointed out there is not a new high school planned in North Fulton in the near future so this redistricting provides the opportunity to “tweak” the feeder patterns. Although feeder patterns are considered a “secondary criteria” for modifications, there was consensus on the board to weigh it more heavily in some instances. The redistricting process will start in October through a series of community meetings. Feedback and information will be gathered from the community and used to develop maps based on criteria approved by the Fulton County Board of Education. “The first meeting serves
If you go What: ‘Race to Nowhere’ When: 7 – 9 p.m. Sept. 10, 13 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Northview High School Auditorium, 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Cost: $5 online; $10 at the door Online Tickets: Sept. 10: tinyurl.com/NorthviewSept10 Sept. 13: tinyurl.com/NorthviewSept13 of suicide prevention. The task force maintains a presence at school events, city events and other events addressing mental wellness and suicide prevention.
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Northview’s Liz Morgan hears Hollywood calling Senior featured in first movie ‘The Remaining’ By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A video audition sent to a casting director is a bit like putting a note in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean. But for 18-yearold Northview High School senior Liz Morgan, her Hollywood ending is just the beginning. She is represented by Atlanta Models and Talent, who sent the video audition to the casting director who recommended her for the part. She has a featured role in the just released “The Remaining,” a post-apocalyptic thriller about the Biblical end of times and those left behind after The Rapture. It premieres Friday, Sept. 5, at Sugarloaf AMC Theater in Duluth. Morgan could be forgiven for being just the tiniest bit giddy as she gives one of her first interviews – with Mom sitting unobtrusively behind her. She does have a maturity in her demeanor, however, no doubt honed through performing since she was 6 years old. “My parents are both actors, so they sort of pushed me into it at first. But I fell in love with acting. I’ve never wanted to do anything else,” Morgan said. She has had plenty of experience in the intervening 12 years. Most of it has been in theater. She loves doing Shakespeare and had the opportunity to play the title role in “Hamlet” at the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta as part of an intensive summer internship for teenagers. “It was a month in the summer with rehearsing every day, classes and workshops,” she said. “I learned a lot about myself in that role. It really
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typical Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group, which typically does not allow customers to choose their produce, shoppers log on to CummingHarvest.org and order specifically what they want the Wednesday and Thursday before the market on Saturday morning. There isn’t a minimum order at the Cumming Harvest, and the membership of $25 per year is also cheaper than a typical CSA. Cumming Harvest’s goal is to benefit multiple farms in the community as opposed to just one or two. Cumming Harvest pulls this off by connecting several
nearby farmers, pooling all of their resources to meet consumer demand. It’s not possible every week. Customers are warned that if they are late to order, there may not be enough produce. Though the seeds of change are emerging in patches and communities around the country, Georgia is the perfect place to set an example for how a state can work with local communities to provide their food from within 100 miles. The climate, space, fertile land and lack of significant natural disasters make this state perfect for the sustainable revolution. It’s time to make it happen.
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Project Darasani trip changes lives in two worlds Northview students go to Tanzania to help students, find it life-changing experience By SALONI SHARMA news@northfulton.com (Saloni Sharma is a 16-year-old Northview High School junior who started a nonprofit organization, Project Darasani, to help young students in Tanzania. She was profiled in the July 31 issue of the Herald. This is her first-person account of her second trip to that country to help young students there. Participating in the trip with her were students Aarushi Kalra, Fatima Wehbe and their parents Ajay Kalra, Dr. Hannan Wehbe and Rupesh Sharma. – ed.) JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lifechanging: that is the unanimous sentiment of participants who went on the summer trip to Tanzania with Project Darasani. Because this was my second visit, I had an idea of what the trip would be like, but every visit is different in some way. There is always something that is learned. We were in Tanzania for a week starting from the end of July. Our main focus was to visit and teach at schools that are being supported by Project Darasani and to meet with students who are now getting a free education. All of these great developments were a result of the generosity of Atlanta-area residents and the hard work of many high school students. Volunteers organizing supply drives were able to take six large suitcases full of nearly 11,000 donated school supply items. Not far from Mount Kilimanjaro, in the slums of Arusha, was the Majengo PrePrimary School and orphanage for children 5 to 7 years old. Built in the courtyard of a house of a lady affectionately called Mama Teddy, this school has two small rooms, one of which is used by orphans to sleep at night. We took teaching materials and coloring books to give to the teachers. We also took 45 backpacks donated by a family in Atlanta and gave each student a backpack and a school bag containing a year’s
worth of writing supplies. They were so excited to receive these donations. The kids refused to take their backpacks off even when class started, and were so proud that they had their own supplies that they had us write their names on all of their new belongings. The real effects of poverty shook everyone during lunchtime when we brought some chicken and rice to eat with the children. The children were stuffing themselves with chicken and picking the meat off the bones. Such nutrition is a rare luxury for them. This meal was probably the only protein they would get for the next number of weeks since their regular diet consists mostly of porridge made from corn. Their hunger reinforced the idea that this is a place that is so poor that people are unable to get enough to eat, let alone pay for their children to get an education. We visited another school called Sekei Secondary School. This was a school that I had visited last year. I had been shocked at the condition of the classrooms. Blackboards were so old that the chalk wouldn’t stick and teachers had to describe notes to children. Students were crammed in trying to pay attention to the teachers’ words. This year, we used some of the collected money from Atlanta to buy the supplies to repaint blackboards in every classroom. This was an especially fun activity because 30 local students stayed after school to help us. We got to talk to children who were our age and knew English. We made new friends, talked about music, laughed at cultural expressions and jokes while working together. The students and faculty at Sekei Secondary School were truly touched that Project Darasani volunteers chose to spend an entire afternoon at their school and left them with a gift that will last for many
Project Darasani’s efforts, regardless of the scale, mean so much to them. You realize that the smallest of things can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Members of the Project Darasani team stand with students from the Majengo School who show off their new backpacks and school supplies. Darasani members are far left, Saloni Rupesh, second from left Aarushi Kalra, and second from right, Fatima Wehbe.
Saloni Rupesh and a student recoat a classroom blackboard that will allow students to read what is on it from their desks. years to come. Despite having so little, the Tanzanians have so much hope for the future. I am always amazed at their optimism and joy of simple pleasures. At every school we visited, high fives and big smiles were all the rage. Project Darasani’s efforts, regardless of the scale, mean so much to them. You realize that the smallest of things can make a huge difference in someone’s life. We can impact people halfway around the world in unimaginable ways when we make the effort. And each person is capable of making difference with however little they have.
We have already started the planning for the summer trip for 2015, and several students have already signed up. It’s an incredible experience for any student who wants make a difference by volunteering their time during the school year. They can join us for the summer trip to spend a week in Tanzania and feel the warmth of the people and the place. Readers are welcome to send an email at info@ project-darasani.com for more information about how they can support Project Darasani or sign up for the summer trip of 2015. Project Darasani has allowed me to grow up with a
Project Darasani brought a meal of chicken and rice for the children. Darasani member Fatima Wehebe shares this feast for these children who normally subsist mostly on porridge. new appreciation for what I have. Our team of six people went to Tanzania thinking we were going to help those students, but as it happened last year, we all came back feeling more appreciative of the gifts we have in our lives. So the question is, did we help Tanzanian kids or did they help us?
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tive place to do business. But to do that, we should take up tax reform and cut the state’s income tax rate – now at 6 percent – to grow the economy and help create new jobs. According to the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, 28 states have lower personal income tax rates than Georgia, including our neighbors in the region. Florida, Tennessee and Texas have no state income tax. Alabama and Mississippi collect 5 percent. North Carolina has cut its tax from 7.75 percent to 5.75 percent, including a dramatic cut in its corporate income tax rate. Art Laffer, an economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan, and Stephen Moore, the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, point out in a new book that there are more people working in the
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Avalon holds career fair to fill 2,000 jobs Joins with RUMC Job Networking Ministry By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With Alpharetta’s newest shopping experience Avalon readying for its grand opening in less than 60 days, it is partnering with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking Ministry to fill a large shopping list of jobs. Avalon will have service jobs, sales jobs and more Sept. 8. This event will feature retailers, restaurants, security,
housekeeping, parking and others with employment opportunities prior to the grand opening. Dinner will be catered to all job seekers. Employers will be the very best of retailers and restaurants, including American Threads, Arhaus, Athleta, Banana Republic, Bantu, Bocado Burger, Dry Bar, The El Felix, Exhale, Fab’rik, Fly Wheel Sports, Free People, Goldberg’s, Kendra Scott, Kinnucan’s, LensCrafters, Lululemon, Marlow’s Tavern, Mitchell
– first imposed in 1929. In addition, another 12 percent said they favored reducing the current tax. Lawmakers who sincerely want to lure jobs from the rest of the nation and foster economic growth need to embrace bold tax reform so we can compete in the employment sweepstakes and jumpstart our still sputtering economy. Burkhalter is a senior strategic advisor and independent consultant in the national government affairs practice of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. He also leads the firm’s public affairs and economic development initiatives in the United Kingdom. Burkhalter is the former speaker of the House and speaker pro tempore, who spent 18 years representing Johns Creek in the Georgia General Assembly.
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Gold + Bob Williams, Oak Steakhouse, Pottery Barn Kids, Road Runner Sports, Sage, The Cosmetic Market, Tommy Bahama, West Elm and many more. “This is a great opportunity. Avalon is filled with great stores and shops looking for people to fill jobs right now,” said a RUMC Job Networking Ministry organizer. “Plus we will have workshops all afternoon at the church to polish resumes and even help people dress for success.” Hiring managers will be onsite to interview and discuss employment opportunities one-
on-one. Job seekers are asked to wear business attire and come prepared with several copies of their resume. No advance registration is required. RUMC Job Networking has planned a full agenda starting at 12:30 p.m. Prior to the career fair, job seekers can attend a series of career workshops taught by professional job coaches and business leaders. For Jobs Ministry information, visit www.RUMCjobnetworking.com. For information about Avalon and a complete list of attending companies, visit www.experienceavalon.
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Disney exec. to lead Avalon hospitality team ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North American Properties (NAP) has tapped a Disney veteran to lead its hospitality program at Avalon and invested in a RitzCarlton training program for the Avalon team. These moves demonstrate NAP’s commitment to introducing a new level of service when Avalon opens on Oct. 30 in Alpharetta. Wayne Rigsby will lead Club Avalon at the $600 million, 86acre mixed-use Avalon. Club Avalon’s unique approach to concierge service will provide five-star services to guests and residents for a seamless and luxurious experience from the moment they arrive. That experience will be all about taking care of life’s little details. The concierge will be prepared to thoughtfully and expertly fulfill any convenience, amenity or desire for residents, shoppers and office employees. “We are excited to welcome Wayne to the Club Avalon
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team,” said Mark Toro, managing partner of NAP. “As a seasoned hospitality manager, his extensive background RIGSBY with the Walt Disney Company will allow him to effectively oversee our oneof-a-kind concierge program.” Rigsby launched his career at the Walt Disney Company in 2007. His exceptional leadership skills and commitment to guest services resulted in multiple promotions during his time with Disney, where he finished his career as the restaurant guest services manager at Golden Oak Club. Rigsby obtained his MBA from Stetson University and is currently enrolled at the Climer School of Real Estate.
As a small business owner, do you perform your daily tasks and activities in an organized manner? Do you have the self-discipline to get things done? If at first you don’t succeed, do you try again? I learned from successful small business leaders that while planning and execution are important, success is achieved through organization, self-discipline and perseverance. Being organized tops the list to being successful. Winging it and performing random tasks and activities that have no rhyme or reason is often the “kiss of death” of a small business. If you’re not organized and meticulous about how you plan your work and work your plan, you will have a hard time being successful. Once you’re organized,
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Prices continue climb despite fewer sales Home sellers can take solace in the fact that prices are still trending upwards, despite other challenging factors in the market. With all sales transactions reported for July, data from the multiple listing system (MLS) still shows an increase in average and median sales prices for homes sold in North Fulton and Forsyth County. The price gains were stronger and more dramatic last year and while they will continue, the rate at which they increase has been slowing and will continue to level off through the rest of this year. Despite higher prices and slightly higher inventory to choose from, unit sales are not up compared to last year at this time. The number of home sales in July for Forsyth County are flat, while sales
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it’s likely to come at a time that rates increase. Buyers have pulled back in general this year but the pool of buyers remains fairly large for the lower and mid-range priced homes – but condition is key. Renovated or completely
updated homes are selling fast and close to asking price, indicating that buyers will make quick decisions and pay for what they want. Nationally, sales of new homes are beginning to flatten out, but here in North Fulton the growth is startling. New homes are now real competition for existing homes where that wasn’t as much the case 18 months ago. As we continue to see new communities get developed, prices of new construction will rise which, in turn, will help with overall home prices.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — On Aug. 2, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Walgreens’ new Healthcare Clinic. The clinic will be located at 695 West Crossville Road in Roswell, near King Road. The clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekly and
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Healthcare Clinic accepts most major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid and offers transparent pricing for those without insurance coverage. Call 770-650-6692 for more information. .
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of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce on June 1. Grissom has been a member of the Johns Creek Chamber since 2008 and during her membership has served on the board of directors and been the chairperson of the Chamber Gala committee in 2013 and 2014. Grissom is the managing GRISSOM member of Grissom Law, located in Johns Creek. She also serves as president of the Johns Creek Arts Center, is a member of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Board and a member of the board of Johns Creek Advantage.
NEW HIRES » Agile Resources’ Tricia Dempsey was selected as the 2014 Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. North Fulton Community Charities’ Barbara Duffy, was selected Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2014. Also pictured is Brandon Beach, far right, chief executive officer for the GNFCC.
NF Chamber names Small Business Person of the Year NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has selected Tricia Dempsey, of Agile Resources, as the Small Business Person of the Year. Dempsey, founder and chief executive officer of Agile Resources, has garnered industry awards and recognitions in several areas. Dempsey also serves as president of Women in Technology.
Grissom to serve as chairman of Johns Creek Chamber JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local attorney Susan T. Grissom assumed the role of chairman of the board
Harry Norman welcomes corporate general counsel ATLANTA – Harry Norman, Realtors has hired Ashoo Sharma as their new in-house corporate general counsel. Sharma joins Harry Norman from Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco P.C. (WNCW) in Atlanta, where she was partner and attorney at law in the litigation department and brokerage servicing team. An active member of the Georgia legal and business community, Sharma has served as the executive vice president of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and as vice president and board member of SABA, the local South-Asian bar association. For more information, visit www.harrynorman. com.
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CorTrans Logistics has new sales director JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CorTrans Logistics, a transportation and freight provider, named Jimmy Hutchins as its new sales director of strategic ac-
counts. Prior to joining CorTrans Logistics, Hutchins was vice president of corporate accounts for a major carrier, where he was responsible for accounts across the Southeast, Arkansas and Ohio. Hutchins attended University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in marketing. Visit www.CorTrans.com for more information.
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Clinic opens fifth Atlanta location ROSWELL, Ga. — American Family Care has opened a fifth location in the Atlanta area. AFC opened a new clinic, 1095 Woodstock Road in Roswell, on Aug. 11. An open house and ribbon cutting took place Aug. 27. AFC has four other locations – Windward, Prado, Marietta and Woodstock. The clinic is designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment and occupational medicine. It has a high-tech, high touch, digital x-ray, minor trauma and procedure room, onsite lab testing, diagnostics and electronic medical records. The clinic is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Visit www.americanfamilycare.com for more information
Alpharetta welcomes Supercuts ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta and Johns Creek residents have a new option for all of their hair care needs. Supercuts is now open at 3000 Old Alabama Road in the Market at Haynes Bridge shopping center. The Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities have been very welcoming since the salon opened in late July, and the stylists are enjoying getting to know their new guests. Visit www.supercuts.com for more information.
It’s not too late to register or apply for second-half classes at Georgia Perimeter College. You have until September 22 to submit all documents. Now’s your chance to join more than 21,000 students who call GPC home. Second-half fall classes start October 13, so what are you waiting for?
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
Learn about food storage and emergency, financial and spiritual preparedness at this informative event. Presented by the Milton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, Sept. 6. LDS Chappel Brannon Building. 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming. Please call 678-4553086 or visit providentliving.org.
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Performing Arts North (PAN) and Ouroboros Theatre Productions (OTP) presents A Streetcar Named Desire. The play is about a woman whose life has become undermined by her romantic illusions. Her rejections of reality cause her to spiral into madness. Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $20. Discounts are available. Performing Arts North at the Dancing Goat Theatre. 10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. For tickets go to www.performingartsnorth.org. Please call 770-772-0762.
Bring the family out for the 6th annual Johns Creek Fall Family Festival. The festival features music, games, obstacle courses, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Newtown Park. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. Please call 678-512-3200.
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Stock your fridge with farm fresh produce, local meats, poultry and more at your local farmers market. Runs through Friday Nov. 7, but subject to change based on availability of products. Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. located in the YMCA parking lot adjacent to Vickery Village Shopping Center.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Grandparents can enjoy some delicious ice cream for free. The rest of the family can enjoy ice cream for $4. There will be games on the meadow at 1–4 p.m. Children can make chalk drawings, play with hula hoops, play Frisbee, or throw the ball around – head out with family to play games and listen in for story time. Sponsored by Brusters at Ellard Village and Roswell Crossing. Sunday, Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055.
YOGA BLOCK PARTY
Join Alpharetta’s new Yoga and Barre Studio for a yoga block party. Bring friends and family for a flow class along with free appetizers and beverages. Cost is $10 and space is limited. This is the first block party in a monthly series. Register early at liftyogastudio.com. Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Lift Yoga. 501 South Main St., Suite #101, Alpharetta. Please call 470-268-4362.
ROSWELL SEMI-ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE
Come out and shop at the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMCK) semi-annual children’s consignment sale. The sale benefits the church's preschool and kindergarten. Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. Major credit
The Roswell Historical Society presents 50 Years of 19th Century Fashion with Janine and Phillip Whitman. This free event is on Thursday, Sept. 4 and begins at 7 p.m. at the Historic Gardens of Great Oaks. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-1665 or visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
cards will be accepted with a $3 fee. Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fellowship Hall of the Roswell United Methodist Church. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-9936218.
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The annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series presents country musician, Rosco Bandana. These free outdoor concerts are hosted at Riverside Park on the first Saturday of each month, with the last one in October. There will be at least two food trucks on location for each concert from 6-9 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Riverside Park. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-641-3705.
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finishes roughly at the same time. Runners estimate their finishing time and that will determine the starting time, with runners starting in half hour waves. The race finishes at noon. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. This will be first race in the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Series. 1098 Marietta Hwy., Canton. Please call 678-400-9050.
JOHNS CREEK DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) will be presenting a Drug Abuse Awareness class for the residents of Johns Creek. The JCPD will provide insights into practical awareness and tips on how to spot the signs of illegal drug use. The focus is on the youth of our city and applicable to older adults. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. Johns Creek Police Department. 11445 Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek. Please call 678-474-1600.
RACES & BENEFITS: TORTOISE AND THE HARE HALF MARATHON
Get ready to run on the Sutallee trails in Canton. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon is set up so everyone
PREVIEW BICYCLE RIDE
Preview the neighborhood cycling route in Sandy Springs that will be used this fall for the 5th annual 24 Hours of Booty of Atlanta. Peachtree Bikes will provide bicycle inspections and host events that include a one-hour, no-drop bicycle ride, lunch and viewing party for Tour de France. Cyclists of all ages and abilities can check out the 2.6-mile, flat course, which will be used this fall. Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:30-11 a.m. Peachtree Bikes. 225 Hilderbrand Dr., Sandy Springs. Please call 678-362-6228.
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The Steady Increase of Home Prices Slows By: Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
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Homebuyers, Beware Before Buying (NAPSI)—For many, finding and buying the right home is still a big part of the American dream. However, that dream home can turn into a nightmare when hidden costs from weather and other types of damage start adding up. It’s not uncommon for consumers to find out about these hidden costs rather late in the process. That’s because until now, buyers had to wait until just before closing to receive a “seller’s disclosure.” This is a document that reveals details about the house the buyers plan to purchase. At that point, it’s likely that a prospective buyer has already paid thousands of dollars for legal fees, inspections, deposits and title fees and may be reluctant to back out of the deal. Fortunately, there is a resource that buyers can call on earlier in the process. Real estate tycoon and “Shark Tank” host Barbara Corcoran suggests going online to find property history and insurance claims on a home. An Insurance Claims report can give homebuyers and Realtors information that was previously only available to homeowners. For instance, a company called Housefax offers online reports that provide a comprehensive history of a home, including building permits; mortgage information; insurance claims; fire, flood, hail and catastrophic history; and other residential property details. The reports also include information on schools in the district, current property assessment values and inspector alerts. For more information, contact Housefax at www. housefax.com.
Nothing to stress about yet, because home prices are still rising – but according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the rate of the increase is slightly slowing. Compared to last spring, national home prices increased 6.2%. However, for the first time in more than six years, home prices in the country’s largest markets showed that prices rose slower year-over-year in
June with every city reporting lower gains. Still, both city indices, the 10-city and 20-city composites, escalated to 8.1% on an annual basis. If you have read the latest housing market data, you will see that it has been a little contradictory. For the third straight month, the number of new homes sold in July fell, while existing home sales in July jumped to an annual increase of 5.15 million units - the highest level in 2014. Not to mention, everywhere you look, builder sentiments have remained positive. “Taken together, these point
to a more normal housing sector,” says David Blitzer, spokesman for S&P. Fortunately, the housing market in North Atlanta RAWLINGS did not suffer like many areas in the city due to our fantastic schools and quality of life. What is happening now is simply a matter of supply and demand; there are more buyers in our market than there are homes that meet their immediate needs.
When the market subsided several years ago, much of the construction labor force decreased, as a result, builders now face difficulty recruiting the skilled labor needed to build at their desired pace. Thus, the time it takes to build a quality home has increased. So what can be concluded? Slow and steady. As long as our market is increasing, it is a good sign. If you would like to learn more about a specific area, please reach out to me directly and I can introduce to you to a specialist in your particular market.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – If you are looking for an adorable kitten, then our pet of the week will win you over. Meet Annie, an adorable kitten who is only 3 months old. Annie is stunning with beautiful black fur and piercing green eyes. She loves people, is good with other cats and is very playful. Her favorite toys are balls, string and laser lights. To meet this baby, contact Kerry at 404-613-9157 or email her at kmoyershorton@ fultonanimalservices.com. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, please visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, 30318, or go to www.fultonanimalservices.com/adoptable-animals.
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Cambridge hosts suicide awareness concert Music, food, football and more MILTON, Ga. – On Friday Sept. 19, the Cambridge High School football program, in partnership with the Will-to-Live Foundation, will present the CHS Bear Growl 2014 “Let It Go” concert at Chukkar Farm in Alpharetta. The open-air event will include live bands, special guests, an air band contest, food trucks and a fun zone for the kids. Proceeds will benefit the Will-To-Live Foundation and Cambridge football. “Teen suicide has touched so many lives in our community. We are calling this event ‘Let It Go’ to encourage our young teens to not stress out but ‘let it go,’” said Craig Furr of the Cambridge Touchdown Club.
Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death for teens. “Today more than ever, the pressures of academics, sports and social media make it harder for kids than when their parents were young,” said John Trautwein from the Willto-Live Foundation. Trautwein lost his son Will to suicide and founded the Will-to-Live Foundation to help prevent teen suicides by encouraging teens to talk to each other about it. “Your kids do not tell you everything,” Trautwein said. “They don’t and they won’t. But these kids can communicate with each other. They do that with each other better
If you go What: CHS Bear Growl 2014 “Let it Go” concert When: 7 p.m. Sept. 19 Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road in Alpharetta More Info: Craig Furr Cambridge Touchdown Club Phone (770) 6165135 JFursure@aol.com www.facebook.com/ chsbeargrowl2014 than with us.” Proceeds from the CHS Bear Growl 2014 “Let it Go” concert will be used to help support both the Will-to-Live Foundation and the Cambridge Touchdown Club. The Will-to-Live Foundation supports events, activities and
Center for Puppetry Arts, JC Arts Center team up Offer preschool puppetry workshop Sept. 10 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Arts Center and
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other organizations that help raise awareness and prevention of teen suicide. The Cambridge Touchdown Club raises funds to meet the expenses of team operations beyond those provided by the school. General admission tickets are available for $25 online at www.chsbeargrowl2014.eventbrite.com and include an event
T-shirt. A limited number of VIP tables are available, with VIP pavilion and clubhouse access. More information is available at www.facebook.com/chsbeargrowl2014. Gates open on Friday Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Chukkar Farm is located at 1140 Liberty Grove Road in Alpharetta. —Jonathan Copsey
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CELLULAR GAP AND SPECTRUM BANDWIDTH ANALYSIS RFP #15-105 The City of Alpharetta is accepting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a telecommunications study to include the analysis of 1) city cell phone gaps and coverage area, and 2) spectrum bandwidth. The Request for Proposals document is currently available online at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Abby Shipp at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR
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The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the renovation of the Wills Park Outdoor Basketball Court, including but not limited to, the removal and the replacement of court surface, fencing, and basketball goals. The Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, and equipment as required to complete the project. The facility is located next to the Wills Park Recreation Center at 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 21, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For more information, please contact Abby Shipp of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Piedmont College DEMOREST, Ga. – The following local students were among the 471 graduates receiving degrees from Piedmont College at the recent spring commencement ceremonies in Demorest. Alpharetta: Jeanna M. Black, education specialist degree; Stacy Balthrop Flood, education specialist degree; and Sally Lynn Dixon Johnson, education specialist degree. Cumming: Elizabeth “Betsy” Cain, education specialist degree; Jeannine Amanda Crowe, education specialist degree; Cynthia Evans “Cindy” Dankewich, education specialist degree; Rachel L. Davis, bachelor’s degree in biology; Pamela Dimmick
Edwards, education specialist degree; Alison Paige Fairbanks, education specialist degree; Janis Florendo, education specialist degree; Brittney A. Head, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with high honors; Lauren G. Head, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with highest honors; Amy Henkel, education specialist degree; Jennifer Anne Higgins, education specialist degree; Jeanette Lynn Johnston, education specialist degree; Amber Shaw Lamb, education specialist degree; Jennifer Genette Marshall, education specialist degree; Amanda Faith Mathis, education specialist degree; Joel William Miller, education specialist degree; Kari Klarner Shepherd, education specialist degree; Starling Powell
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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 4, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday September 29, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-14-05/CU-14-02 Park Bridge Master Plan/Church of the Savior Consideration of a request to amend a master plan to permit a conditional use for a religious facility located at 100 Prospect Place, Building 100. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 157, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-08/V-14-18 Pulte Group/Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 5 acres located on the north side of Rucker Road from AG to R-15 in order to develop 3 for-sale homes. A variance to the City of Alpharetta Stormwater Manual is also requested in order to allow greater than 50% of the lot to be located within the floodplain. The property is located at 610 Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1240, 1242, 2nd District, 2nd Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-14-22 Mansell Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to the sign ordinance in order to permit 8 tenant panels on a monument sign instead of the 4 permitted. The property is located at southeast corner of Mansell Road and Old Alabama Connector and legally described as being located in Land Lot 739, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-14-21 Burbage/Schooner Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the 10’ side setback in order to permit a 1’ side setback for an existing home. The property is located at 3740 Schooner Ridge and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1234, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. 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 South Main Street.
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DEATH NOTICES Sarah Leen Bagley, 89, of Cumming, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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