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Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore introduces Cpl. Beth Roberts and the newest police officer to be sworn in, Dane, a Belgian Malinois. Johns Creek maintains a robust K-9 unit to aid in a number of areas, from narcotics detection to tracking missing persons and fugitives. Read more, Page 4.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported fraud Aug. 23 when she was swindled out of $152,000. The woman said she had met a man calling himself “TingFang Lin” on Facebook and developed a trusting relationship with him. After a while, Lin told the victim that he was being held in customs in Malaysia during one of his business trips and needed financial assistance. The victim sent him $10,500 over three installments before arranging to meet Lin in Malaysia. When the victim arrived in Malaysia, Lin told her he was in protective custody and needed more financial assistance.

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The victim sent him another $10,000. Lin then arranged to meet the victim in Bali, where he once again told her that he needed more money. She sent him $50,000. The victim continued to send Lin money without actually meeting him. After sending $152,000 total, the victim realized she was being swindled and contacted Johns Creek police, Malaysian authorities and the FBI. She provided them with all the bank documents, emails and SMS messages she had kept along with what appears to be Lin’s Texas driver’s license.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was arrested for shoplifting Aug. 27 after he returned to the same store he had allegedly stolen from to sell back the merchandise. A Game Stop employee saw the man come into the store midday and ask for a shopping bag. She said she thought the request was odd, but was unable to keep an eye on him as the shop was busy and she was the only employee there. Thirty minutes after leaving, the man, later identified as Myles Adams, returned with a woman to attempt to sell four Xbox controllers and four Wii remotes. The employee grew suspicious and only took two of the Xbox controllers for $16. A few minutes after the sale, the woman returned to the store and told the employee that Adams, who she did not know, approached her at a nearby Starbucks and asked her to sell the controller for him.

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DUI arrests ►► Robert N. Beirne, 53, of Legacy

Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lubomir Suly, 22, of Rocky Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. ►► Steve Lapenta, 25, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested Aug. 14 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane, suspended license, hit and run, driving on the wrong side of roadway and hindrance of a police officer. ►► Gary Tyron Slater, 27, of Sterling Court, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 26 on Webb Road in Milton for DUI, possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Ekaterina Kleinkauf, 45, of Lexington Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 12 on Sterling Way in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Fawn K. Hanson, 46, of Prestwyck Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 12 on Upper Hembree Road in Roswell

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Rosemont Parkway, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 17 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight violation. ►► Anthony Mario Hewlett, 37, of Statham, Georgia, was arrested Aug. 16 on Hembree Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Leon James Lockhart, 36, of Parklin Trail, Hiram, was arrested Aug. 12 on Old Roswell Lakes Parkway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and burglary. ►► Brandon Lee Duke, 23, of Oxford, Georgia, was arrested Aug. 14 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jose Alberto Mercado-Rohena, 22, of Craggy Perch, Douglasville, was arrested Aug. 11 on Wood Creek Trail in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Craig Davant Young, 53, of Moss Overlook Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 26 on Ga. 9 in Milton for possession of methamphetamines, no license and expired tag. ►► Andrew Townsend Ritchey, 27, of Haley Farms Drive, Cumming, was

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The Johns Creek City Council welcomes its newest K-9 officer. From left council members Stephanie Endres, Lenny Zaprowski, Bob Gray, Cori Davenport, Mayor Mike Bodker, Cpl. Beth Roberts, Police Chief Ed Densmore and councilmembers Jay Lin and Steve Broadbent.

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Police Chief Ed Densmore introduced Dane, a Belgian Malinois, and his handler Cpl. Beth Roberts to the City Council. It was no publicity stunt to have the dog inducted as a sworn Johns Creek police officer who “without fear or favor will carry out his duties with true faith and loyalty.” “We swear in our dogs because it makes it a crime to attack the dog while it is in performance of its duties,” Densmore said. “They have same

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protection under the law that all of our officers have in the commission of their duty.” Dane underwent rigorous training in preparing for his new job. The Malinois is bred as a working dog and performs varied duties much as the more familiar German shepherd. Dane will be used for tasks including detection of odors such as explosives, accelerants (for arson investigation) and narcotics. He can also be used for tracking human suspects for arrest or in a missing person situation or other search-andrescue missions. The U.S. Secret Service uses Belgian Malinois to guard the grounds of the White House. Roberts will work with Dane exclusively and take him home at night. That helps the dog bond with its handler to work more closely and obey. JCPD Lt. Mack Curry heads a K-9 unit made up of four dogs and their officers. In addition to Roberts and Dane, there are Sgt. James Zebley and “Dano,” Officer Will Goins and “Leo” and Officer George Hodge and “Nico.” “The major benefits of the dogs are it gives us the ability to be more efficient in searches – for the elderly and kids who may wander off, and for escapees,” Curry said. Their extreme sense of smell is of immense value in searching an area for hidden drugs. The illicit drugs or pot can be out of sight but are seldom

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hidden from the scenting abilities of these dogs. The dogs can cost from $7,500 to $8,500 but they don’t take home a salary. A dog will have a career of about 7 to 10 years. And the dog can get to work quickly once on the scene. A good example came Jan. 25 when Roberts was answering a bank robbery call on Old Alabama Road. She actually passed the suspect’s car headed the other way. She did a “180” spinning around in pursuit. The suspect got stuck in the ditch trying to go around traffic stopped at the Autrey Mill Middle School stop light. He exited the car and made a beeline for the school. Roberts spotted the suspect and immediately reported him. In less than a minute the school was in lockdown with the doors locked. Fortunately Roberts had her partner “Kyra” with her. She’s a German shepherd (recently retired) who covered the ground much faster than Roberts could. When Roberts arrived near the front door, the suspect was not going anywhere and she put the cuffs on him. “We’ve found suspects give up very quickly when a dog is involved,” Curry said. “They are also useful in public relations and education. One of our dogs gets people’s attention. “All of our dogs are social. And with their handlers’ permission are friendly. We want our dogs to be social.” The dogs are trained at a K-9 academy to learn the handlers’ signals and to alert on drugs. They are also trained to defend their handlers. “That is why they live with the handlers. They have a unique bond that no one can come between. These dogs will give their lives for their handlers,” Curry said. The qualities they look for in a good K-9 dog are the triangle qualities, Curry said. “They should have three good basic

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drives, the prey drive, the social drive and the defense drive. We test dogs at the kennel and we want them to have these three qualities in equal measure. “So we don’t want any obtuse or acute triangles,” he said. The unit has four dogs because they are so indispensable. More than one dog may be needed in a search for a missing child or elderly person. And if the search takes longer, they need rest too, Curry said. “In the summer heat, they need a break. They wear their coat all the time,” he said. Curry said he loves working with dogs. When the call comes, there is going to be some action. He recalled his first week working with a K-9 he and his partner tracked a bank robber and made the arrest. “And when you find an elderly person who has wandered off, that’s the greatest satisfaction,” he said.

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Top Appalachian Trail trivia questions Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail back in March. He is writing from the trail and we will publish his columns as they come in. He has traveled quite a few miles now; stay tuned for the rest of the story.

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Q: What and how do hikers eat? A: These answers tend to vary with the stage of the Trail. At the beginning of the hike hikers will be carrying everything up to and including the RAY APPEN kitchen sink. Their Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com food weight will be really high — like 15-25 pounds. This weight becomes unbearable really fast — like in the first hour of the roughly six-month hike. In general hikers will buy food in town about once a week. The smart hikers will fine tune their system to only buy the exact number days’ worth of food they need. If they will be in town in four more days, they only buy four days of food. If they know there are water sources about every couple of hours, they only carry a couple hours of water. Some hikers, in fact, will carry no water if they know sources are numerous that day. Hikers see food in only one light typically — the numbers of calories per ounce of weight. Food is seen simply as fuel and only fuel. Oreos, spam, honey buns and potato chips are high on the list in terms of fat and calories. My diet consists almost entirely of tortillas, pepperonis, cheese, cinnamon raisin bread, peanut butter, snicker bars and granola. In general, food and water are seen as a necessary evil of unwanted weight. Q: Do hikers lose weight? A: You bet-ya, between 20 and 150 pounds has been my anecdotal observation. In general, women lose less weight and end up looking buff, while men typically return from the trail looking emaciated and anorexic. I have lost 20 pounds. Q: Did you carry a gun? Are their guns on the Trail? A: No I did not and there are few

carried. The few people I knew who started out their hike with guns got rid of them quickly because of the weight. Any and all unnecessary weight is usually eliminated by hikers. Guns and gun carriers are shunned on the Trail as well. Q: Isn’t the Trail dangerous? A: Only if you carry a gun! Kidding. Most animals on the Trail run in the opposite direction when they hear you coming — including the bears. Yes, you see poisonous snakes but I have yet to hear of a single snake bite. The people on the Trail have been amazing and I have yet to become aware of a single “people problem” of a serious nature. The legitimate “danger” on the Trail is primarily that of falling and breaking bones. One must walk with complete concentration on where each foot is stepping — each foot, each time, every single step. This week I was five minutes from finishing a 22-mile day and let my guard down for just a second and immediately tripped over a root and was planted nose-first into the ground — me and my 40-pound pack. I have fallen I think four times in over six months. Q: What if I get lost? A: That is close to impossible, because of three things: the large number of hikers always on the Trail; apps that are gps-based and satellite-enabled; and the fact that most of the Trail is really clearly marked with white 2” X 6” blazes painted usually on trees every 20-30 yards. Q: What is the biggest hiker no-no? A: Trash. “Leave no trace” is an absolute rule on the Trail, and leaving a wrapper or a scrap of paper even the size of a postage stamp is just not done. You carry everything out in your pack until you find a trash can in town. Q: Does everyone have to grow a beard? A: While it is true that it would appear that only the Taliban is out hiking

... The few people I knew who started out their hike with guns got rid of them quickly because of the weight. Any and all unnecessary weight is usually eliminated by hikers.

Hikers anxiously wait to head out for the 100-mile wilderness in Maine. the AT, beards are not required on men or women. Q: How about tattoos? A: Butt-ugly tattoos seem to be a core requirement on the Trail - especially on women. Q: Speaking of women, is it safe for a woman to hike the Trail alone? A: Yes. My guess is that 25-35 percent of thru-hikers are women, and 90 percent of those are hiking by themselves. However no one really hikes by them self out here. Q: Am I too old to hike the AT? A: No. I have met hikers in their 80s out on the Trail. Some of the strongest hikers I have met were in their 70’s. No, you are not too old. Q: So is thru-hiking the AT really like a walk in the woods? A: No, it is the hardest, most punishing, most difficult thing you will ever do but also the most rewarding. Q: How often do hikers shower? A: Rarely. Maybe once a week or even less often. Hiker-stench is legendary. Not only does it come from you, it also comes from your clothes and especially from your pack. Q: What do you like least about your hike? A: Going to sleep in the same clothes that I sweated in all day. Most hikers early on make the decision to send most of their extra (i.e. that which they are not actually wearing) clothes home to reduce pack weight. Q: Is there marijuana on the Trail? A: Really? Are there trees? Actually it has been interesting. In the first few months every day and every night was party time. However, as time wore on hikers ran out of weed, money and energy, so those who didn’t drop out were not such big partiers any more. Q: On the trail did you see books, iPads, Kindles or guitars?

A: Almost never for all the above. Hikers disdain unnecessary weight. Yes there were occasional exceptions but they were exceptions. Q: What was the most important piece of equipment for you? A: My trekking poles were by far the most critical. I could have done without just about anything else (tent, sleeping bag, clothes) but if I didn’t have my poles I would have to go home. Without them I would have a thousand times tripped, fallen, or otherwise injured myself. Of note, almost no one from the state of Maine uses poles. Go figure. Q: Most interesting or favorite Trail person encountered? A: This is an easy one — Lumpy, the manager of the Standing Bear Hostel outside of the Smokies. He was a cross between lead guitarist for ZZ Top, Eddie Haskell from Leave it to Beaver, Darth Vader and Charlie Sheen. That is, he was a mess, but an interesting one. Q: Least favorite part of the Trail? A: The Whites in New Hampshire Q: Most favorite part of the Trail? A: The Whites in New Hampshire Q: What would you do differently next time (actually this needs to be a column all by itself)? A: Buy and strap to my forehead the best and newest GoPro made. Also buy a very compact and light-weight chair and also umbrella. Q: Would you thru-hike the AT again? A: This week I met a hiker and after he found out I was thru-hiking south to north he immediately asked me if I planned to “yo-yo” (turn around and hike the entire Trail north to south). “Are you crazy?” I asked him, then as the words were going out of my mouth a tiny — very, very, very small — part of my brain was thinking “maybe.”

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Symposium drives home desperation of living in poverty Imagine you are a 21-year-old college student living in North Fulton. You have two 13-yearold sisters (twins) and a 3-year-old brother. Your mother is no longer in the HANS APPEN picture, and your General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com father was recently incarcerated. You have about $400 in the bank, and the assets to your name are a TV, stereo, camera and some jewelry. Your rent is $700, utilities $250, food about $100/ week, and you have miscellaneous expenses of about $100/week. What would you do? How would you survive? That is exactly the question I had to consider this past week at Saint David’s Episcopal Church for a poverty symposium put on by North Fulton Community Charities. Along with about 30 other business and community leaders in the North Fulton area, I sat in a gym and was assigned the above role. Others were given roles of single mothers, homeless men and poverty-stricken families who did not speak any English. Some were even given the roles of

families recently displaced from the middle class, who had lost their jobs and were evicted from their homes. All of us were faced with one question – what next? Along the walls of the gym were tables, each representing an institution that was either an obstacle on the road to recovery or a service that could potentially help – North Fulton Community Charities being one. There were tables representing a pawnshop, bank, day care, job placement services and a church, etc. Each table was manned by someone pretending to work at that institution, and some were given instructions to not be very friendly or helpful when we went around the room seeking assistance (as you can imagine is often the case). We were responsible for figuring out how to navigate and prioritize what we had to do to survive. And if we didn’t, or we ran out of time, we were evicted, our power turned off or worse. In one session, I was able to get my utilities paid and buy some groceries, but I ran out of money for the bus fare home. In that case Barbara Duffy handed me $50 in play money and I was able to pick up my little brother from daycare and make it home in time

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The crowd at Saint David’s Episcopal Church engages in an interactive exercise navigating day-to-day necessities while living in poverty. to feed my two sisters. God bless her. At the end of the exercise we all circled around the room and talked about what we experienced by living in poverty and how it made us feel. Words like frustration, desperation, anger and panic were used often. In my case, I expressed fear. Fear in the weight of the added responsibility of taking care of my three younger siblings for which I had neither asked nor prepared for at 21 years old. Before we entered that gymnasium Tuesday morning we all recognized the reality of poverty that exists in our backyard, of that I am sure. It was a room full of good people, many of whom

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were there representing local charities or as members of the NFCC Board of Directors. But, for an hour in that gymnasium, we were a part of the poverty – we felt it. It’s a horrible feeling and one that no one that lives in a society as affluent as ours should have to endure. We are all tasked with offering a hand up to those less fortunate than ourselves. No good we show to others is too small, and no act of kindness goes unnoticed. To make a donation to North Fulton Community Charities, go to nfcchelp.org and click the ‘Donate’ button at the top left of the screen.

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‘Be the Exception.’ What does that mean to you? As mayor, it is my responsibility to put forth a vision for the city as I see it. But, what is your vision? As we approach our 10-year anniversary, we should take pride in what we MIKE BODKER have accomplished Johns Creek Mayor in such a short time. We have aggressively resurfaced our neighborhood streets. We made strategic purchases of green space. We continue to look for ways to operate even more efficiently and support our needs in public safety. I believe the community has clear consensus for certain priorities – traffic congestion relief, building out the new parkland, and maintaining leading levels of public safety – to name a few. However, our list of future projects in each of those categories far outpaces our current funding. There is a lot that goes into tackling these and other important issues, but it starts with a clear public desire to do so and follows up with the political will to get it done. Politics is driven by public input and public input should be driven by facts. The best way to learn the facts is through direct engagement with your local officials and city staff, as opposed to innuendo and sensationalized social media. We have gone to great lengths to improve transparency through steaming our meetings and making information readily available online through the city’s website (www.johnscreekga.gov) and various city driven social media sites. Our nation thrives on our freedom of speech and has shown us that being silent often times means accepting the direction of others.

Our city’s future depends on your voice. Don’t be silent — even if you think we are doing well, we need to know. My goal is to hear from more of our 83,000 citizens. How do you want us to invest in your city? Do you share my assessment that we have clear consensus on priorities? Do you disagree and want us to dial back our services in some areas, or do you want us to improve our level of service in other areas? We cannot improve or even maintain our city without investing in it and that includes investing your and my time. How or how quickly you want improvements to happen (or not happen) will affect our efforts if you share your opinions. To start an open dialogue, I am scheduling a series of Town Hall meetings specifically to give you an opportunity to be more involved in the future of our city. They will be held in various parts of the city so all can participate. So, join me at our first in the series on Sept. 15 at City Hall between 6-8 p.m. While I will be discussing the upcoming TSPLOST and Parks Bond referenda on the general election ballot this year, I will reserve time to discuss any topic. We want to hear your concerns and answer any questions you may have. You are always encouraged to email me at mike.bodker@johnscreekga.gov or call me at 678-451-3313. While I deeply respect those who are continually engaged, we cannot always rely on a small percentage of our citizens to capture what the majority may desire. Please get involved. Come to our town hall, watch or attend a council, parks design, road improvement, or other city meetings designed to solicit your feedback. Be a beacon of change and help us ensure that our vision for the Johns Creek of tomorrow is even more Exceptional than it is today.

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Residents weigh in on plans to ease Webb Bridge Rd. congestion Alpharetta gathers input for future improvements By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – About 100 residents turned out Aug. 30 at Alpharetta High School for the first in a series of public discussions on the future of Webb Bridge Road. City officials came with their pockets empty but their ears open, saying there is little funding on hand to make any major changes to ease the daily traffic congestion that floods the residential street daily. “The first thing I want to tell you is the dollars are not readily available,” Mayor David Belle Isle said. However, he quickly added that Fulton County residents will have an opportunity to generate additional transportation funding this November when a .75 percent sales tax referendum appears on the ballot. The city stands to receive upward of $53 million in transportation dollars over the five-year term of the tax, if it passes on the ballot. Right now, the mayor said he wanted city officials want to hear what residents say before any plans are discussed. It’s always a balancing act when addressing

traffic problems, like those found on Webb Bridge Road, he said. “We want it to be more efficient, but at the same time, we don’t want it to be Old Milton Parkway – nothing wrong with Old Milton Parkway, except that’s not your neighborhood,” Belle Isle said. “You guys are the experts, so we’re going to rely on your input.” The city mailed letters about the meeting to some 1,800 residents of neighborhoods along that portion of the Webb Bridge Road Corridor between North Point Parkway and Kimball Bridge Road. One thing became clear from the start: Residents have no interest in seeing the tree-lined parkway widened to four lanes. While there was no consensus on which projects might be pursued, there were plenty of ideas that drew applause. Residents pointed out that they enjoy the residential and pastoral nature of the route. They emphasized that there are three schools along the road, and they would like to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere in the area. One of the biggest problems all

agreed is that Alpharetta is starved for East-West travel routes. As a result, commuters use Webb Bridge as a cutthrough. Residents said if the city addressed issues that are creating backups along the existing East-West arteries, Webb Bridge Road would draw less traffic. Belle Isle said the city is already working with Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Transportation to widen McGinnis Ferry Road, one of the area’s chief east-west thoroughfares. Similar traffic-flow improvements are planned on Old Milton Parkway, he said. At the very least residents wanted the city to lower the speed limit along Webb Bridge Road from its current 40 mph, to make it safer for children and easier for residents to enter and exit their neighborhoods. Another suggestion involved installing a roundabout to slow traffic and allow vehicles on side roads to enter and exit more easily. David Baker, a neighborhood resident, said 20 years ago Webb Bridge Road was the most beautifully landscaped area one could imagine, with canopies of trees lining the entire route. The same detail to landscaping should be included in any future planning, he said.

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BUMC hosts straight talk on your child and heroin Ginger Katz brings personal message: The Courage to Speak about addiction By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Ginger Katz was relieved when her 20-year-old son walked into her bedroom one night to tell her he was ready to go into rehab. He was a heroin addict and he knew he could not fight it without help. “We cried and we agreed it was what was best. I went to sleep that night actually happy that he wanted to take that step,” Katz said. “That morning our dog Sunny woke me. She was acting funny, so I followed her downstairs and he was lying in a chair. “My son Ian had decided to shoot up one last time, and now he was dead,” she said. That was 20 years ago, and every day since that morning, Katz has devoted her life to telling parents that it can happen to their son or daughter too, and how they can help prevent it. She started The Courage to Speak Foundation as a vehicle to get the message out that drugs are seductive, children and young people are susceptible, and parents need to be an active participant in getting their youngsters through adolescence drug-free. “No parent should have to go through what I did or what Ian did,” Katz said. And through The Courage to Speak Foundation, that is what Katz does, tell Ian’s journey through his addiction. She points out the clues and the warning signs and how as a parent one has to be involved in the child’s life.

Children want and need information at all ages to understand the seduction as well as the risk, she said. Katz advocates for drug awareness and having drug resistance a part of the school curriculum in elementary, middle and high school. Almost no school does. “Children are like deer caught in the headlights when someone asks, ‘Come smoke this with me or try this pill.’ With refusal skills and starting at a very early age, they can become equipped to handle it. Our program begins in the fourth grade,” Katz said. Is that too early? Katz says the data tells her no. Data from the American Pediatric Association says one child in five has been drunk by the time they are in the fifth grade. That’s 20 percent. Children are taught at an early age not to go with strangers, but what are they taught when a friend, family member or acquaintance offers them a pill? “We have to begin talking to our children early. They learn that if someone comes to them and says, ‘Come with me little girl,’ that they should run. They did a survey of children what would they think if offered a pill or something to smoke, the most common answer was, ‘It would be fun.’” That is because the children have not heard about it in meaningful ways, Katz said. Two out of three elementary students have had no conversations about pills, smoking or drinking with their parents. She said it should be a two-pronged

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The Courage to Speak What: A frank presentation for parents about substance abuse and addiction. • Recognizing the warning signs • Impact of addiction on families • The ‘code of silence’ and its danger • Identifying risky behaviors and friendships • What to do when you suspect drug use Who: The Courage to Speak Foundation Where: Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Road, Milton When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27 Admission: Free, teenagers welcome, nursery provided Information: Call 678-942-1600 or www.couragetospeak.org ist Church’s Missions Committee, and it was the committee’s decision to bring Katz and her Courage to Speak program as a community mission. “We were looking for a local mission for the church and we became aware of North Fulton’s reputation as the Heroin Triangle. Heroin deaths are a major killer of our young people here where we live,” Tate said. To encourage higher attendance, the Missions Committee raised the money to allow the program to be of no cost to families that attend. “Most of us know a family that has been touched by a heroin death, and it’s always a son or daughter,” Tate said. “We think the best way to stop that from happening is with education, and Ginger Katz is the best.”

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GET opens season with ‘Ghost The Musical’ ‘More intimate show’ as play ‘re-imagined’ By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The hauntingly romantic comedy “Ghost The Musical” is the season opener for Georgia Ensemble Theatre and its Southeastern premiere. It promises to be as sexy, sassy and spooky as the hit the screen version was in 1990. (Good grief! was it really 26 years ago?) But GET Artistic Director Robert Farley says this musical version should play better than the musical “Ghost” that has already made the rounds on Broadway and on the road. “It is a much more intimate show. They took the music and re-imagined it. It has a smaller cast – but every one cast member is incredibly talented – and the music is all acoustic,” said Farley, who is also directing the show. “I have the best cast I could ever imagine. I am really looking forward to opening this show.” Asked what drew him to do this, the Southeastern premiere of “Ghost,”

If you go What: “Ghost The Musical” When: Sept. 15 – Oct. 2 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center Tickets: $30 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday start from $37; Saturday nights start from $40. Senior/student discounts available for select performances. Tickets online at www.get.org, or call Box Office at 770-641-1260. Farley said he had a dozen reasons. “I just love to take stories and look at them through the lens of engagement with an audience. I love the intimacy of that, and this show just spoke to me,” he said. “I am a huge fan of the minimalist simplicity of ‘Our Town,’ a play we did many years ago. I just love what Wilder did with that play.” Now Farley is reaching for those same storytelling qualities. “Ghost” has that same simplicity and honesty. This production is the ‘Our Town’ version of ‘Ghost.’ But this show has what the touring version of “Ghost the Musical” that played the Fox didn’t have. The play does not try to be the

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Johns Creek mixes business with economic development Partnership with Johns Creek Advantage meets needs By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Some cities maintain their own economic development department to troll the business community in search of new jobs and find more commercial enterprises to set up shop within BODKER their city limits. But Johns Creek prefers its public-private partnership through the Johns Creek Advantage (JCA). The JCA operates under the auspices of a consortium of local banks and businesses, the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and the city’s contribution of $100,000 annually. Mayor Mike Bodker says the city gets considerably more bang for the buck working cooperatively with the business community via the JCA than it would if it operated its own economic development office within the government. “We get considerably more bang for our bucks partnering with JCA and the chamber than if we operated our own economic development department. The $100,000 we contribute is a bargain,” the mayor said. He pointed to the recruitment of Ebix Inc., which designs software for insurance and healthcare companies. It purchased 11.6 acres in Johns Creek, a

$12.6 million property, for a new headquarters and corporate campus next door to Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Ebix, which has some 35 offices globally, said it saved money by consolidating some of its north metro offices to the Johns Creek location. Nordson Corp.’s $4 million, 67,000-square-foot expansion in 2012 adding 67 jobs was another project the JCA had a hand in. The biggest coup to date, however, was reversing Alcon’s plan to leave Johns Creek. The leading manufacturer of contact lenses was persuaded to stay in Johns Creek Technology Park. It not only stayed, but completed two major expansions of the facility totaling $500 million in investment and adding 550 “white collar” jobs. “Those are three major projects for the city that would not have happened without JCA and thus the city’s involvement,” Bodker said. “That does not mean spending money to incent them. It does mean trying to understand their needs and create a climate that is attractive to them.” The reason is twofold, Bodker said. First, the city should control its own destiny and not just take all comers. “You want to attract businesses that make sense for the city,” he said. “And if you are analyzing your wins and losses, you can better analyze the resources you have and focus on those businesses you want over those you don’t want.” Office space is a commodity like any other, and thus the city wants that space saved for the highest and best use of it, Bodker said. That is why business retention is at least as important if not more than new business acquisitions. Alcon is

the poster child of what it can mean to keep existing businesses happy. Johns Creek Assistant City Manager Justin Kirouac is the city’s liaison with the JCA, and he says the city working in concert with the business community to recruit and retain businesses has paid off. “The main benefit you get from the public investment of $100,000 perspective is you get the force multiplier of key private industry players. So it is an all-in approach,” Kirouac said. The partnership is a strategic part of the city’s Strategic Economic Development Plan. The city recently cemented that partnership with a formal memorandum of understanding. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure the alignment of the Economic Plan and its objectives. The JCA is the city’s “tactical tool” for business recruitment, retention and expansion. The city’s $100,000 contribution is leveraged to create a $300,000 return on the investment, Kirouac said. Having the key business drivers and key lenders on the JCA board provides invaluable insights and business connections. When a business prospect for recruitment or retention sits at the table, that business knows the government, property owner and lenders are all listening to its needs, he said. JCA President and CEO Courtney Bernardi said the five-year MOU will ensure the close cooperation between the city and the JCA. “The city is the largest single contributor to the JCA with a commitment to five years. Not only will that give us more resources and the ability to do more, it shows the city is on board with economic development and sees that as

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Forsyth holds vendor symposium Workshop deals with government contracts By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County government and Forsyth County Schools want to make it easy for businesses to do business with the county. That’s why the county held a vendor symposium Aug. 30 for companies interested in learning how to do business with Forsyth. Forsyth County Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola said sometimes people have misconceptions about doing business with the county. “If they see a face sometimes it breaks down that barrier and they realize we are just people too,” she said. “This reacquaints the public, including the potential suppliers and contractors with how to do business with the county and board of education.” Forsyth County Schools Director of Purchasing Brad Richardson spoke about how the vendors could do business with the district, which has more than 5,000 vendors in its database. “There may be some nuance differ-

ences based on the culture or needs,” Richardson said. “So you may see a little bit of differences between the county government and us, but it doesn’t mean one is right or wrong.” There were a few things Kukarola said she hopes attendees learned about including the Local Business Initiative, the county’s commodity codes and the vendor self-service portal at https:// vss.forsythco.com/mss/Default.aspx. The initiative is a county program designed to promote opportunities to local businesses. One of those local businesses is Audio Video Excellence. The company’s president and CEO Robert Lewis attended the event for the first time. “The biggest thing I got out of it was being able to meet the individuals in charge of signing up new vendors,” Lewis said. “We’re local to the county. Our employees live in the county. Our kids go to school in the county. So I want to do business in the county and stop driving to Atlanta.” The idea for the symposium came about after the county officially opened the vendor portal. “This is a way for people to see that the county does a lot of business with a lot of folks,” Kukarola said. “Maybe they’ll want to do business with us.”

Engel & Volkers will represent new home sales at the Manor Golf and Country Club.

Engel & Volkers represents custom builders in the Manor MILTON, Ga. — Engel & Volkers North Point was recently appointed to handle new homes sales for the custom builders group in the Manor Golf and Country Club as well as the Enclave. “Our luxury real estate company, including our successful Builder Developer Services Division, continues to expand rapidly,” said Shirley Gary, owner of Engel & Volkers’ North Point and Buckhead locations. “Engel & Volkers’ team at the Manor is led by Jamie Mock, VP of Builder Developer Services, and includes Carol Dick and David Whitfield who earlier teamed up to sell new homes in Sugarloaf and other golf course communities. They’ve hit the ground running.” All seasoned real estate professionals, the team

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Forsyth County Schools’ Director of Purchasing Brad Richardson and Forsyth County’s Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola discuss how to do business with the two entities. For information on the county’s procurement department, visit forsythco. com/Departments-Offices/Procure-

ment. For information on becoming a vendor with the schools, visit http:// www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/49.

BUSINESSBRIEFS will be working with Atlanta’s top custom builders. These will include Alpha Contracting & Consulting, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Edward Andrews Homes, Fuqua & Associates, J. M. Bonem Inc., Loudermilk Homes, Panama Properties, R. J. Custom Builders, Santoro Signature Homes LLC and Stone Column Properties LLC. Homes in the Manor range from $900,000 $4M. Life at the Manor includes membership in the Manor Golf and Country Club, an exclusive club in Milton that is part of the Sequoia Club, a premium multi-club membership platform.

McBrayer Milton Real Estate adds 2nd equestrian specialist MILTON, Ga. — As the demand for equestrian estates and horse farms in Milton continue to grow, Lauren Cunningham has joined Melinda McBrayer as the second equestrian specialist on the McBrayer Milton Real Estate team. The specialists help with specific considerations including home and stable designs, zoning requirements, local develCUNNINGHAM opment regulations, the permit process, septic systems, wells and water systems, and other land issues. “Few real estate agents understand the unique needs and requirements for equestrian focused

properties,” said Richard McBrayer, licensed realtor, broker and certified luxury home marketing specialist. “Adding Lauren to our team will provide our clients with two agents that can provide the passion and knowledge our clients expect and deserve.”

Huddle acquires Preptiz to provide HS sports tickets ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Huddle and Preptix today announced a merger to create the nation’s largest ticketing solution for the high school sports market. The combined company, Huddle, Inc., will be headquartered in Alpharetta. Huddle offers an integrated digital and paper ticketing solution for both state association post-season events and individual school regular season events. The Huddle leadership team will remain intact, while Jay Barker and Patrick Noles from Preptix will assume senior roles at Huddle. Additionally, the NFHS Network has selected the merged company as its exclusive partner for a national rollout of a digital ticketing platform for high school sports. Combining the NFHS Network’s media assets with a digital ticketing platform will allow it to raise overall awareness of high school sports, build its subscriber base and create custom sponsorship programs for national brands. Digital ticketing provides consumers with a convenient way to purchase and redeem tickets online or via a mobile phone.

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Isakson, Price weigh in on Social Security funding gap Politicos say government must raise retirement age By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — No less of an authority than the AARP has deemed the future solvency of Social Security is at risk. Hundreds of people from across metro Atlanta attended an open forum Thursday, Aug. 25, to discuss the challenges facing Social Security with special guests U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-6th, giving the view from Washington. “The sad reality is that if nothing is done to update this critical program, future retirees could lose up to 25 percent of their Social Security benefits beginning in the year 2034,” said AARP Regional Vice President June Lyle, citing the 2016 Social Security Trustees Report. “That’s as much as $10,000 a year.” Social Security needs to reflect the changes the world has seen since it was first written, said Lyle. The 1935 Social Security Act is relatively unchanged, while the power of the dollar has depreciated and the average American life expectancy has risen. The cost of living has also changed, so the funds provided by Social Security can no longer keep up with retirees’ daily expenses. When Social Security started, the average life expectancy was 62, and the

benefits started at 65 years of age, Price noted. The life expectancy now hovers around 78 and 79 years, while Social Security eligibility has barely changed. America now has a large aging population, and Social Security can’t keep up with the aging of the baby boomers. “Current workers pay for current retirees,” Price said. “When the program started, there were 15 or so workers paying for each retiree. Now, there are about three workers per every retiree, soon to be about 2.3 workers per every retiree. What that means is that the program from a financial standpoint will hit a brick wall in 2034.” AARP National Engagement Director Pete Jeffries headed the discussion on what to do about the problem by fielding written questions from the audience to Isakson and Price. One of the most common proposals to address the issue is to raise the retirement age. The AARP estimates that raising the full retirement age just one year, to 68, could fill as much as 16 percent of the current funding gap. This is not the first time Social Security has been running out of money, Isakson reminded the audience. Ronald Reagan changed the age for Social Security eligibility in 1983 to reflect the aging of the population.

AARP National Engagement Director Pete Jeffries interviews U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and U.S. Rep. Tom Price about the future of Social Security. Eligibility is now gradually increasing it to 67, in accordance to Reagan’s reform, but the funding gap for Social Security is widening once again. “I lost a year of my Social Security in 1983,” said Isakson. “It’s time for us in Congress to bite the bullet again and do what’s right to make sure that Social Security is protected for our children and grandchildren.” But as one member of the audience said, the solution isn’t necessarily so simple. People who work in physical labor as opposed to desk jobs often are not able to keep working as they grow older. These people can’t be forgotten, and that’s why it’s so important to look at

other solutions as well, said the audience member. Other proposals discussed to help fix Social Security included: • Increasing the payroll tax cap • Reducing benefits for high earners • Improving benefits • Begin means-testing Social Security benefits This is a bipartisan issue, one that affects everyone, and the first step to addressing it is to start talking about it, Price said. To see a full list of possible solutions drafted by the AARP, along with pros and cons for each one, visit 2016takeastand.org.

NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHTS

DynaSis opens new office in Alpharetta

Spa Amore opens in Roswell

Business name: DynaSis About: DynaSis provides outsourcing solutions, managed services, application hosting and IT infrastructure for small to midsized businesses. These services include management of servers, storage, backups, networks, databases, security and data centers for more than 200 business customers in a broad range of industries. Opened: June 14, 2016 Address: 950 North Point Parkway, Suite 300, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Phone: 770-686-0010 Website: www.dynasis.com

Business name: Spa Amore, LLC Owners: Jessica Blankenship About: Spa Amore was inspired by its slogan, “Love yourself first.” Spa Amore is a place where people can come relax and get a massage without any pressure to leave early. They offer Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, Shiatsu, Reflexology and sports massages. Opened: June 23, 2016 Address: 11285 Elkins Road, Suite A2, Roswell GA 30076 Phone: 770-521-1718 Website: www.facebook.com/spaamore1

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opens in Alpharetta Business name: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill About: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill offers woodfired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Enjoy Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Firebar or on the patio. Firebirds boasts top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Opened: July 20, 2016 Address: 2665 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Phone: 678-225-8611 Website: www.alpharetta.firebirdsrestaurants.com

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CALENDAR RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

PUP-A-PALOOZA

Pups and dogs of all ages are invited to the annual Pup-a-Palooza, featuring local pet vendors, food, live music, caricature sketches, activities, entertainment and more. Free food will be available, while supplies last. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calednar.

EVENTS: TURTLE AFTER-SCHOOL ADVENTURES

What: Children ages 8-12 can get a crash course on a variety of naturalist and heritage fields. Classes are based on a new theme each month. This month is “Macro Invertebrates.” When: Friday, Sept. 9, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non -members More info and registration: autreymill.org

TRUDY NAN BOYCE

What: Atlanta native and author Trudy Nan Boyce will speak at the Roswell Library on her writing life and her crime mystery novel “Out of the Blues.” She will also answer questions and sign copies. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: atlantaauthors.eventbrite.com

WILD ABOUT AUTREY MILL

What: Join for the annual fundraiser with entertainment by Banks and Shane, barbeque catering, silent auctions, contests and games. Funds will go toward educational programming and increasing services. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 7-10 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center grounds, 9770 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $35 More info and tickets: autreymill.org

STE(A)M TRUCK INTERACTIVE EVENT What: The STE(A)M Truck will bring tools, curriculum and local experts to help teach youth. Hands-on activities and demonstrations include creating art, making gardens and blasting paintballs. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, noon-5 p.m.

Where: Don White Memorial Park, 925 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or steamtruck.org

9/11 TRIBUTE

What: The City of Roswell and the Roswell Rotary Club will honor those lost and injured during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a tribute. When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m. Where: The Mike Gann 9/11 Memorial at the lake in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

9/11 COMMEMORATION

What: The community is invited to reflect upon the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with keynote speaker Lisa Dernovish and remarks by Mayor Mike Bodker. When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

PAINTING IT FORWARD

What: Caring Canvases is once again putting on their annual fundraising event for CURE Childhood Cancer by painting. Four time cancer survivor Kennedy Cobble will be the guest speaker. When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 3380 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $30 More info and registration: bit.ly/2cbMF6m

AGING PARENT WORKSHOP

What: The workshop will help people coordinate the next steps for their parents and in-laws. It will discuss necessary documents, housing choices, health services and insurance needs. When: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. Where: Tapestry House Assisted Living, 2725 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: 770-6490808

What Learn to make a rain barrel and receive all the materials needed to create one for your home. The workshop will also discuss the benefits of rain barrels and how to install one. When: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Hembree Park, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell Cost: $10, non-refundable. Only one registration per household. More info and registration: roswellgov. com

NOON TO NIGHT FASHION SHOW

What: The Noon to Night fashion show returns to Avalon to show off the best of Alpharetta’s fashions, food and drinks. Proceeds benefit Bert’s Big Adventure. When: Thursday, September 15, 6-9 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: $50 for general, $150 for VIP More info and tickets: bit.ly/29vklsj

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Alive in Roswell offers live bands, food trucks, kid games and more at two venues connected by a free trolley service. When: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m. Where: Historic Canton Street and Roswell Square More info: aliveinroswell.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: LUNCH BOX GALLERY: BEATRIZ MALISZEWSKI

What: Enjoy a free lunch of sandwiches and chips featuring painter Beatriz Maliszewski. Maliszewski will talk about her work and answer questions. When: Friday, Sept. 9, noon-1 p.m. Where: Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

What: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, back by popular demand, will play the music of John Williams, including selections from “Hook,” “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.” When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: tickets starting at $14 More info: vzwamp.com

MONTANA SKIES

What: The Sundays on the River series presents Montana Skies, a group that combines elements of classical technique and jazz improve with the energy of rock n’ roll. When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $17.50 More info: chattnaturecenter.org

DARIUS RUCKER

What: Country singer Darius Rucker with special guests Dan + Shay and Michael Ray will perform. When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets starting at $25 More info: vzwamp.com

“GHOST THE MUSICAL”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s new season opens with the story of two young lovers, Sam and Molly, and the psychic who facilitates Sam’s journey back from death to help solve his own murder. When: Wednesdays-Sundays, Sept. 15Oct. 2. Show times vary. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: tickets starting at $30 More info: get.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: TECH HELP: DATABASES

What: Learn how to research a stock and how to use various business, consumer and literature digital resources in this free workshop. All ages and experience levels are welcome. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FREE MOCK SAT

What: The Omega Learning Center will present a free mock SAT in a proctored environment. Participants will get familiar with the testing process and have a performance evaluation. Registration required. When: Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

ROSWELL’S ALPHA READERS

What: Join the discussion about the Newbery Honor Book and realistic children’s novel, “The Great Gilly Hopkins” by Katherine Paterson. A film adaptation will be released in October. When: Monday, Sept. 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

MILTON HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join in the reading and discussion of Tom Standage’s “History of the World in 6 Glasses,” which tells the story of humanity through beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola. When: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6-7:15 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@fultoncountyga.gov

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

HEALTHY PAWS FOR A CAUSE

What: Low cost vaccine and microchip clinic When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 332 Dahlonega Street, Cumming Cost: Microchip $20, dog vaccines range from $12-16, Cat vaccines rage from $16-$20 More info: healthypawsforacause.vetsfirstchoice.com

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‘Where can I go to prospect for gold?’ Last week’s column on Georgia gold seems to have sparked a lot of interest. I’ve heard from a number of folks concerning gold prospecting, and the question STEVE HUDSON that everyone gets Get Outside Georgia, around to sooner or Chattahoochee Media Group later is, “Where can I go to prospect for gold myself?” That’s a great question, and here in Georgia, we’re blessed with a number of great opportunities for you to get outside and go gold prospecting. For many beginning prospectors, it’s hard to beat one of the commercial gold panning operations that you’ll find scattered through the gold region of the state. One, as we saw last week, is the panning operation at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum near Villa Rica. Other good commercial panning locations include sites such as the Crisson Gold Mine and the Consolidated Gold Mine in the Dahlonega area; Gold ‘n Gem Grubbing at the old Loud Mine near Cleveland; and Outpost Gold & Gem near Helen. “My family loves to visit those sites!” affirmed one of the folks I visited with this week. She is the mother of two young boys, and she told that the kids are totally hooked on prospecting for gold and gems. “The kids always have a great time!” “But here’s my real question,” she continued. “My husband and I would like to get out in the back country and do some prospecting like the old-timers used to do it. Where can we go to do some gold prospecting like that?” That’s a great question, but is it really feasible to set out looking for gold on your own? Indeed it is. In fact, if you’re willing to put in the time to figure out where to prospect and to do a little backcountry hiking to get to the places you find, then grass-roots prospecting out in the woods can be a tremendous amount of fun. There is still gold out there to be found. All you have to do is go find it. But find it where? That’s where it gets a little more complicated. Blessed with an abundance of public land, Georgia does indeed offer plenty of possibilities for on-your-own prospecting. But land-use regulations vary from place to place, and all public land is not open to gold panning. To help you get started, here’s a quick look at where you can and cannot prospect on your own. These

guidelines should be accurate as of this writing, but note that land use guidelines can and do change. Always check with the land administrator right before your trip to make sure that the prospecting you plan to do is okay. State parks: That’s an easy one. Gold panning, prospecting and rock collecting are not permitted within Georgia’s state parks. You’ll need to do your prospecting somewhere else. National forests: One thing that northern Georgia has a lot of is national forests. Generally speaking, you’re permitted to pan for gold within national forests in Georgia. The Chattahoochee National Forest includes portions of the Georgia gold belt, and where the two intersect, there’s sometimes good potential for gold prospecting. However, there are some guidelines that you must follow. Panning is limited to recreational panning within streambeds only. In other words, don’t dig into the stream banks. And special permission is not generally required as long as no significant stream disturbance takes place and as long as you only use a small hand shove or trowel and gold pan. Note that in-stream sluices or suction dredges are not permitted within National Forest boundaries. To check the latest guidelines on gold panning on National Forest land, visit bit.ly/2clTdPL. Corps of Engineers land: In some areas on Corps of Engineers land, except in prohibited areas or in “organizational lease” areas, recreational gold prospecting is permitted. Hereabouts, you will find prospecting opportunities on Corps land around Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County, where gold is found in some of the tributary streams. Prospectors can only use gold pans, and digging must be within creek beds. No digging is permitted in the sides of

creek banks. Sluice boxes, rockers, dredges or metal detectors are not permitted. Find more info on gold panning around Allatoona Lake at bit. ly/2c0edfs. When looking for places to prospect on public land, remember that landuse regulations can and do change from time to time. It’s always wise to double-check and be sure that the land you’re interested in prospecting on is indeed open to recreational prospectors. What will you find when you set out on an out-in-the-woods prospecting adventure? You never know, and that’s part of the fun. But always be ready for pleasant surprises. When shooting the photo for the cover of the book “Prospecting for Georgia Gold,” for example, we found gold in every single pan of dirt. No, it wasn’t enough to quit the day job. But it was gold - honest-to-goodness straight-from-the-ground Georgia gold. There’s still gold out there waiting to be discovered. Looking for and finding it adds a whole new dimension to enjoying the Georgia outdoors. Of course, no one finds gold every time. That would be too easy. But when you do finally see those tiny flecks of treasure winking at you from the bottom of your gold pan, it’s something you never forget. There’s no doubt about it. When you get outside, you never know what kind of adventure you’ll discover next. You can learn much more about Georgia gold prospecting in Steve Hudson’s book Prospecting for Georgia Gold. It’s available directly from Chattahoochee Media (chattahoocheemedia.com), from Amazon, and from many local outdoor shops.

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Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce 2016 Board of Directors, Chairwoman

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Senior scam alert: Popular scams affecting our parents and grandparents By Sue McCormick Synergy HomeCare (Part 4 of 6 part series) Synergy HomeCare will be identifying the most common scams that target seniors, along with the warning signs of each scam and information on how you or your loved one can avoid becoming a victim. From McCORMICK Contractor Fraud to IRS Phone Scams, this information will be published in a multi-part series so Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss them! You can also see our Senior Scam Alert Guide on our website at http://www.SynergyHomeCare.com/ NorthAtlanta . Phishing Scam How It Works: Phishing is the act of sending an email falsely claiming to be a legitimate business in an attempt to trick you into divulging personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers and bank account information. The emails are usually very realistic, with company logos, links and branding. These emails sometimes include a link to a fake website set up

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Floss is still boss On August 2, 2016 the Associated Press suggested that the evidence on “flossing” your teeth and its effectiveness was very weak. Their report was based on 2015 clinical studies from a small, select group and it cast into question the clinical evidence supporting the practice of flossing. However, both the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology continue to support the practice of flossing once a day and brushing twice a day in your daily dental care regimen. The bottom line for dentists and patients is that lack of strong evidence doesn’t equate to a lack of effectiveness. And a dentist is the best professional to determine the way for a particular patient to obtain and maintain optimal oral health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reaffirmed the importance of flossing in an August 4, 2016, statement to the ADA which reads: “Flossing is an important oral hygiene practice. Tooth decay and gum disease can develop when bacterial plaque is allowed to build up on teeth and along the gum line. Professional cleaning, tooth brushing, and cleaning between teeth (flossing and other tools such as interdental brushes) have been shown to disrupt plaque and prevent dental disease.” To maintain good oral health, The American Dental Association continues to recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride paste, cleaning between your teeth once a day with an interdental cleaner and regular dental visits advised by a dentist. In addition, The American Academy of Periodontology recommends daily flossing as part of a regular oral hygiene

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South Forsyth blows out Centennial, 56-21 War Eagles overcome early mistakes to dominate By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Even South Forsyth head coach Jeff Arnette was surprised by the final score of South’s blowout over a talented Centennial Knights team. “That was a good football team and I never would have expected the score to be what it was,” he said. South (2-1) overcame early turnovers and costly penalties in the first quarter to go on to dominate the second and third quarters, eventually taking the 56-21 win over their former region rivals Centennial (1-1) “Our kids played great in all three phases,” Arnette said. “Our offense, defense and our special teams, it just all came together. “We had some penalties and turnovers early, and that is what we have been battling with, but when we iron those things out we are a tough team to deal with. In the second and third quarter, we started to iron those things out, and we really started to move the ball well and play good defense.”

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Quarterback Davis Shanley threw 10-13 for 170 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. South’s running game had an impressive performance behind their offensive line, rushing for 175 yards before starters were subbed out in the fourth quarter. Tyler Bowman led the rushing charge, compiling 115 yards and two touchdowns as Centennial tacklers struggled to bring him down all night. Jared Honey added 30 yards on seven carries. Arnette said he was pleased with his offensive line’s performance. “Our offensive line just wore on them and wore on them and took over on offense,” he said. Meanwhile South’s defense compiled four sacks and held Centennial’s passheavy offense to just 163 yards passing and 209 total yards before subs were brought in. South held the Knights offense to 1-9 on third down conversions. Centennial quarterback Casen Conway was 11-19 with a touchdown and added 30 yards rushing. “[Casen Conway] is a really good quarterback and he hurt us a few times early in the first half,” said Arnette. “We

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“Our offensive line is playing pretty well,” said Milton head coach Howie DeCristofaro. “We’re always rotating players and that keeps them fresh. If we continue to do that we have a chance to be a pretty good offense. We felt that we were bigger than them up front so we just kept doing what we do best.” The Eagles jumped out to an early 21-7 lead on the Bears’ following two touchdowns by Adams and a 55-yard run by sophomore quarterback Jordan Yates. Cambridge senior running back Kaelin Byrd put forth another great showing for the Bears, scoring three touchdowns himself. Byrd has scored every touchdown for Cambridge this season. Bears senior quarterback Reid Martin helped keep the offense afloat for most of the game, throwing for 282

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Cancer hit close to home for senior grid star By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The focus of the majority of high school football players in their senior season is to have fun, play hard, win games, secure championships and scholarships and make lasting memories, because for most, it will be the last year they ever lace up their cleats. But for Roswell senior kicker Turner Barckhoff, this season means more. Barckhoff has dedicated his senior campaign to raise awareness and funds for children’s cancer research through the Kick-It Campaign. Barckhoff said his close friend’s mother succumbed to cancer and it made a lasting impact on him. As Barckhoff attended the Khol’s Kicking Camp over the summer, he was made aware of the Kick-It Campaign, and as a tribute to his friend’s mother and to all children facing the menace of cancer, he joined the campaign and dedi-

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not just because she won a medal. “I wasn’t able to see a lot of Brazil because the games were so spread out, but what I was able to see was absolutely beautiful, and all the Brazilians I met were great. They were so nice and so humble. It was also amazing to be able to meet people from countries that I had never met anyone from before.” The culmination of the Rio Games and Castlin’s subsequent return home has not faded her excitement of the accomplishment. And she says she is proud to return not only to the United States, but also to Georgia and North Fulton, to share her accomplishment with friends, family, fans and the community. Castlin has also begun the process of creating a track and field clinic for local youth in the community, set to take place in late September. “I think it would be a great experience for them to be able to hear from an Olympian and to be guided and coached as they begin their track and field experience.” After reaching the pinnacle of the sport, Castlin says she will return to the professional track and field circuit and begin preparing for the World Championships in London, which take place next year. “The World Championships would equate to the AFC or NFC championships, just one step below the Olympic Games,” she said. “And of course, the goal will be to bring home the gold.” For more information on Castlin’s track and field clinic, email KristiHollywood@gmail.com.

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touchdowns, and Tyler Bowman rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns. South has now won the last four meetings between the schools.

Strong Rock Christian 14, King’s Ridge 7 King’s Ridge wound up on the wrong end of a defensive struggle, falling to Strong Rock in their first meeting since 2014. Lawson Hill scored the sole Tigers’ touchdown late in the third quarter, but Strong Rock responded with a touchdown in the final seconds of the third quarter and held on for the win.

Winder-Barrow 35, Northview 20 Roswell 31, Central Gwinnett 6 Roswell got off to a fast start, taking a 21-0 lead off two Sheldon Evans rushing touchdowns and a 28-yard touchdown pass from Malik Willis to Corey Reed. The Hornets controlled the game throughout. Evans rushed for 136 yards while Willis was 13-19 for 93 yards and added 117 yards rushing. Roswell’s defense held Central Gwinnett in check throughout the game, only allowing a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Milton 28, Cambridge 21 The first-ever meeting between crosstown foes Cambridge and Milton lived up to the hype, and it could prove to be the beginning of an exciting rivalry. Milton took a 28-21 lead with just over two minutes remaining on Cam Adams’ third touchdown of the game. Cambridge put themselves in a position to tie the game in the waning seconds inside the red zone, but would fail to convert on fourth down, giving Milton the narrow victory.

South Forsyth 56, Centennial 21 In their first-ever meeting as non-region opponents, South Forsyth dominated after a slow start. Davis Shanley was 10-13 for 170 yards with two

After making the playoffs the past two years, Northview’s struggles continued last Friday when the team lost its first-ever meeting with Winder-Barrow. Northview falls to 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

Mt. Pisgah 41, Whitefield Academy 7

Forsyth Central 31, River Ridge 21 Frank Hepler got his first win as head coach as Forsyth Central downed River Ridge in the Bulldogs’ home opener. Sabrian Howard scored all four of the Bulldogs touchdowns, rushing for nearly 200 yards in the process. Howard and the Bulldogs secured the win with Howard’s fourth touchdown with just over one minute remaining in the game.

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potential game-tying drive late against Loganville. With just over two minutes remaining and North leading by 7, the Raiders picked off a pass but fumbled on the return inside the Red Devils’ 5-yard line. Loganville drove 88 yards but were stopped on and a fourth down conversion inside the 10-yard line to end the game.

Lambert 26, Collins HIll 16

Collins Hill ended Lambert’s season last year in the second round of the playoffs, but the Longhorns got revenge last Friday with a 26-16 win over the Eagles. Lambert scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to take the lead and the eventual win.

North Forsyth 31, Loganville 24 North improved to 2-1, holding off a

St. Peter’s Prep (NJ) 41, Blessed Trinity 28

BT made the 4,000-mile trip to play in Dublin, Ireland in the American Football Showcase, but fell to St. Peter’s Prep, a New Jersey powerhouse, 41-28. BT was down 41-7 before scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but St. Peter’s was able to get the ball back with three minutes remaining and ran the clock out.

Mt. Pisgah began their region schedule with a decisive win over Whitefield Academy, their fourth straight win over the Wolfpack. Pisgah opened strong against Whitefield, leading 27-0.

Pinecrest 28, Discovery 7

Class A Pinecrest took on their second straight 7A opponent after being dominated by South Forsyth last week, but this time they powered to victory over Discovery.

St. Francis 23, North Cobb Christian 21 St. Francis got their first win this season in a close contest against North Cobb Christian. With 6:24 left to play in the game, St. Francis forced a safety to take a 23-21 lead and held the lead for the remainder of the game to claim their fourth straight victory over the Eagles.

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Legion Post #201. The commemoration will include patriotic music, a moment of silence and ringing of a memorial bell in honor of the fallen. The remembrance event will also feature remarks by Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker and an appearance by Johns Creek Fire and Police departments. Newtown Park Amphitheater is at 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. For more information, call 678-824-2403 or email info@RotaryJohnsCreek.com.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Several witnesses in Starbucks told the employee that they saw Adams removing the controllers from Game Stop packaging. Adams returned to the same Starbucks after the transaction at Game Stop. One of the witnesses called police when the Game Stop employee confronted Adams about the merchandise. He denied shoplifting from the store while allegedly sitting on the empty packages. Police discovered that Adams had a warrant out for probation violation relating to a possession of heroin charge.

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The man, later identified as 21-yearold Jonathan Williams, entered the restaurant and allegedly pulled a gun out of his pants when a waiter approached him. Williams, according to the waiter, then demanded that they give him everything in the safe. The manager came out and gave Williams access to the safe, where Williams allegedly took $669 cash. He left before police arrived. Employees helped police identify Williams’ car, a 2006 grey Ford Fusion, and the direction it was traveling. The car was located nearby on Mayfield Road by Milton police. Alpharetta police found the cash and a black handgun in the car while arresting Williams.

Milton police were patrolling midday near Coburn road, when one of the officers saw a white Chevy Tahoe pass by with darkened front windows. The officer said they were familiar with the vehicle and that the owner has a history of drug abuse. The car crossed into the left-bound lane a few times before police pulled it over. The driver, 27-year-old Andrew Ritchey, admitted to using heroin and marijuana recently. A K-9 officer helped police locate a baggie with .9 grams of heroin and seven used syringes in the car.

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MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested Aug. 24 for possession of heroin, possession of drug-related objects, failure to maintain lane, break light violation and tinted windows.

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Vandals burglarize private school ROSWELL, Ga. — A local private school reported a break-in Aug. 10, when a man noticed a shattered window. The man said that he was the last to leave Aug. 9, and made sure to lock the doors. When he came back the next day, the window in one of the rooms was broken and several items were missing from the building. Some of the stolen items included five computers, a set of keys and a kitchen knife. The man told police that on Aug. 1,

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on September 1, 2016 for Package of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits. BUSINESS NAME Formosa Enterprise, LLC Dba Hinton’s Wine Store 8455 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

OWNER/OFFICERS Formosa Enterprise, LLC Dba Hinton’s Wine Store 8455 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

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

Owner, Adam Hwang & Sue-Ling Wang

Roswell Commons Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and seat belt violation.

Man comes home to apartment break-in ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported a break-in Aug. 11 when he noticed that several items were missing from his apartment. The man had not been home between Aug. 7-11, and when he came back, the doorknob on the back door was lying of the kitchen floor. Roswell police determined that the suspects removed the doorknob in order to enter after unsuccessfully trying to pry the door from its frame. A hoverboard, pair of speakers, 10 sneakers, laptop and $100 cash were all taken. A neighbor said that they had heard two unfamiliar voices in the apartment Aug. 8 and saw a man and a woman run behind the apartment later that day.

Items missing from car bed MILTON, Ga. — Milton police responded to a theft call Aug. 23 when a man reported that items were missing from his car. The man had been storing items totaling $16,700 in the bed of an El Camino, including a diesel fuel cell, fuel pump, bump, winch and fuel filter. When he arrived that afternoon, the items were gone. One witness said he had seen someone visit the property earlier that day and look at the items in the car.

DEATH NOTICES Janice Jerrett Bryan, 70, of Cumming, passed away August 29, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. George Edward Feeney, 78, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dina Sarandis, 90, of Cumming, passed away August 25, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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