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Community airs landfill grievances ►►PAGE 4

Social worker bridges gap between home and school

Happy Belly to open in Vickery Village ►►PAGE 18

Forsyth County Schools Social Worker Amy Gamez works hard daily to help give students the tools they need to be able to focus in the classroom. Often, those needs are as basic as food, clothing and guidance.

Lambert gets first win over Cherokee ►►PAGE 26

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Every day, Forsyth County Schools Social Worker Amy Gamez works with students who need a little extra help outside of the classroom by addressing their needs, which could include some new shoes. Story page 16.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Almost $300,000 was reportedly stolen from a bank account at a local business.

A manager said an unknown person hacked into one of his employee’s email account and forged wire transfer documents totaling $295,500.

The employee was out of the office recently, and when she returned she noticed her email would not receive messages. She contacted the company’s IT department which said her account was hacked and a program or device

POLICE BLOTTER All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Man returns stolen item for $265 store credit FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A man returned a paint gun he never bought recently at a local Lowes.

The man went into the tool section of the store, picked up a paint gun and took it to customer service. He told the clerk he didn’t have his receipt, but wanted to return it.

The clerk took the paint gun and issued a store credit for $265, and then

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Joanne Hetzel-Clugsten, 50, of

Mountain Lake Lane, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 19 on Bethelview Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Maria De Jesus Angelito-Lorenzo, 31, of Clingstone Circle, Newnan, was arrested Aug. 19 on Buford Highway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired or no license on person. ►► Kenneth Ryan Mullins, 24, of Columns Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 23 on Jot Em Down Road for DUI. ►► Chabala Paul Kamayamba, 26, of Hemingway Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 24 on Sundial Court for DUI and speeding. ►► Pamela Waters Williams, 53, of Carlisle Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 25 on Knight Road for DUI. ►► Roberto Montes-Aguilar, 37, of Glenwood Place, Cumming, was

was on the computer stopping the emails from coming in.

Later, the woman was going over the bank accounts and noticed some suspicious wire transfers she didn’t authorize for $98,000 and $200,000.

Further investigation found the account was hacked and whoever did it could retrieve a wire transfer request from the emails.

The suspect altered the emails and sent them back to the bank. The alterations were made to look like the

business was moving money from one account to another.

The business suspects an ex-employee was possibly involved because that man had access to the email account and knew how wire transfers were done in the company.

The same ex-employee may have taken the computer from his office after being fired while clearing out his desk overnight.

The business contacted the banks and the FBI.

the man left.

To get the credit, the 22-year-old man had to show a driver’s license, so his information and that photo were given to deputies. Surveillance recordings of the man’s actions were also shown to deputies.

The store credit was deactivated.

ray player and two computer keyboards were stolen from the building.

He said the location is a satellite campus that is about to open.

During construction, the man said he had the computers delivered to the school, but they were left in an unlocked room.

The employee said he tried his best to conceal them by leaving them in their boxes and covered with a sheet in the corner of the office.

He said contractors and subcontractors were in and out of the school during the construction, but he wasn’t sure who they were.

There are no cameras installed on campus inside or outside yet, and there was no sign of forced entry.

A list of serial numbers was entered as stolen.

Electronics equipment stolen from school construction site FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – An unknown thief reportedly stole multiple electronics from a private school under construction.

The school employee told deputies four laptops, one power strip, one Bluarrested Aug. 27 on Ascot Drive for DUI, driving without license and open container. ►► Raymond Frederick Schuyler, 55, of Park Hill Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 25 on Atlanta Highway for DUI. ►► Evangeline Faith Ashbeck, 50, of Black Knob Falls Drive, Ranger, Georgia, was arrested Aug. 26 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Ponce Olivia, 23, of Antioch Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug.27 on Buford Highway for DUI and violation of conditions on limited driving permit. ►► Josue Carlos Valdez-Rocha, 28, of Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 27 on 15th Street for DUI, simple battery and criminal trespass.

Drug arrests

►► Anum Farooqui, 21, of Pebble Creek

Trail, Suwanee, was arrested Aug. 20 on Laurel Springs Pkwy. for possession of marijuana and defective or no brake lights/turn signals. ►► Michael Alan Kerr, 45, of Nicholson Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 20 on Hopewell Road for possession of

methamphetamine. ►► Gail Ensor Caperton, 54, of Morton Walk Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 22 on Doncaster Court for possession of cocaine. ►► Nicole Leigh Cairns, 34, of Emerald Crse, Ocala, Florida, was arrested Aug. 22 on Weybridge Drive for cocaine, possession of open alcohol container and wanted person located. ►► Jason Lamar Strickland, 41, of Valley Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 25 on Archer Ave. for possession of marijuana and drug-related objects used with marijuana. ►► Deborah Marie Simonds, 51, of Canton Highway, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 27 on Knight Road for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, failure to maintain insurance and expired or no license plate or decal. ►► Michael James Turner, 34, of Kemp Road, Suwanee, was arrested Aug. 25 on McGinnis Ferry Road for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jerry Burnette Bryant, 33, of Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, was arrested Aug. 26 on Mullinax Road for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and tag light required.

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Treating Keratoconus Part 2 of 2 (cont. from 9/7/17)

By Priyal Gadani, O.D. Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the normally dome-shaped cornea progressively thins resulting in a cone-like bulging that in turn causes significant visual impairment in some patients. In more severe cases, everyday activities such as driving or reading can be challenging due to poor vision.

Treatment for keratoconus in the early stages includes eyeglasses or soft conPriyal Gadani, O.D. tact lenses to correct mild nearsightedness or astigmatism. As the condition progresses, a patient may require rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses to correct vision more optimally. For advanced cases, treatment options include Intacs® intracorneal rings, corneal crosslinking, and corneal transplants.

Intacs® Corneal Implants are an ophthalmic device made of medical plastic “designed for the reduction or elimination of myopia and astigmatism in patients with keratoconus so that their functional vision may be restored and the need for a corneal transplant procedure can potentially be deferred.” How does it work? The implants are placed in the cornea outside of the patient’s line of sight to flatten the cornea and essentially reduce the cone or bulging that has developed. Intacs® implants are designed to be placed in the periphery of the cornea at two-thirds depth, and are surgically inserted through a small incision in the corneal stroma.

With any type of surgical procedure, patients experience anxiety, but it may be comforting for the patient to know that the Intacs® procedure is less invasive than a corneal transplant and other ocular surgical procedures. Intacs® has a high success rate, and is typically performed in about 15 minutes per eye. At the beginning of the surgical procedure, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye and the eye is held open using a lid speculum to prevent the patient from blinking during the procedure. A single, small incision is made in the surface of the cornea. To ensure proper placement, a centering guide is placed on the surface of the eye. Inner layers of the cornea are then gently separated in a small circular area to allow for Intacs® placement. The implants are positioned and the opening in the cornea is closed.

Patients return for post-operative visits to monitor the healing process and evaluate the visual improvement. Glasses or contact lenses may still be required after Intacs® to provide good vision, but hopefully the amount of prescription that needs correction will be reduced after a successful procedure. With any surgical procedure comes risks, and some risks involved with Intacs® placement include infection, difficulty with night vision, glare, halos, blurry and/or fluctuating vision.

The Intacs® procedure works on the concept of reshaping the cornea from within utilizing implants that provide support to a weakened cornea. The recovery period is typically short compared to a patient who undergoes corneal transplant, and patients notice vision improvement rather quickly. Patients typically resume normal activity after two to three days after surgery. Intacs® are designed to be left in the eye permanently, and there is no “maintenance” required.

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Recommendations, concerns forwarded to state agency

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Eagle Point Landfill in northwest Forsyth County is causing a stinky situation for the community.

Beginning earlier this year, Clean Eagle RNG, LLC, requested a rezoning of 10 acres for a proposed recycling plant totaling more than 15,000 square feet and five parking spaces.

Clean Eagle attorney Christopher Light wrote in a letter to nearby neighbors the purpose of the recycling facility would be to collect the “existing methane gas emitted from the adjacent landfill and refine it to produce a usable natural gas for consumer use.”

After multiple meetings between the county, the public and officials from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division over the past few months, the Forsyth County Commission approved a list of recommendations Sept. 7 that should be forwarded to the state.

The county is the host jurisdiction of the landfill, and sent the letter after a recent public participation meeting Aug. 22 which brought to light many issues the community had with the proposal.

Because the state regulates landfills, the EPD will have final say on the expansion, but County Commission Chairman Todd Levent wrote in the letter Eagle Point is one of the busiest private landfills in the state, with records showing it receives more than 5,000 tons of waste daily.

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The Eagle Point Landfill is located off Old Federal Road in north Forsyth County.

While the county’s correspondence is not related to Eagle Point’s expansion application, per se, Levent said issues related to that application and the surrounding public involvement in the issue have convinced the county it must raise its own concerns.

He listed multiple rules the county wants the division to mandate for landfills, including: Mandatory tire washing for all trucks entering and exiting a landfill.

Mandatory and limited hours of operation.

If hours of operation are not considered appropriate, then enhanced regulations regarding the operation of vehicles delivering waste to the landfill such that they operate with enhanced sound abatement devices.

EPD should advocate that the state Legislature increase the mandatory local minimum local host fee from $1/ton to $3/ton.

Mandatory odor abatement and control.

The state-mandated public hearing and citizen involvement requirements for expansions or modifications to the landfill permit are inadequate.

The waste often consists of soil, sludge and asbestos and the majority comes from outside the county, according to citizen group Stop Trashing Forsyth and the Etowah.

Amy Leurart is on the steering committee for the group and wrote a letter to Gov. Nathan Deal naming common issues.

The existence of such landfills in Georgia that allow distant municipalities, counties and other states to truck their solid waste, asbestos, hydro fracking waste, ash and contaminated soil away into “someone else’s community is at odds with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s stated mission to ‘encourage the reduction, reuse and recycling of materials,’” Leurart wrote.

“Where is the community’s incentive to handle their own solid waste responsibly, when they can simply send it out on a truck to someone else’s neighborhood?” she said.

If the proposed landfill was suggested for the banks of the nearby Etowah River, it wouldn’t pass environmental muster, she said, which is causing much concern for opponents.

“So how can the Georgia EPD, in good conscience, approve an expansion that will bring contaminants in closer proximity to the waters of the Etowah?” she wrote.

The group asked the board to consider creating an environmental impact assessment, public health survey, an ordinance to protect the health and safety of residents, have a legal review of the zoning, write a letter to the division asking for a delayed decision and take no further action.

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Commission approves study for board compensation

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After going back and forth for months over what county commissioners should be paid, the Board of Commissioners approved a study to look into the issue of compensation.

The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills against and the District 2 seat vacant, to move forward with a study now that the county has hired a county manager.

The topic first came up in June when the board began discussing increased compensation. Just weeks after voting to move forward with a bid to increase the annual compensation, commissioners denied a proposal for a study.

Then in August, the board denied a 25 percent pay raise that had been approved in July.

Now, commissioners are revisiting the topic, and they have decided to go ahead with a study comparing salaries of commissioners in neighboring counties.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the study has to be done before election qualifying in 2018. If approved,

Also at the meeting: • Approved modifications to the Unified Development Code to application requests for conservation subdivisions, modifications to the public hearing application and zoning process • Approved a conditional use permit to expand and operate the St. Brendan the Navigator sanctuary as well as build a ministry building, parish hall and administration building, mini-amphitheater, gymnasium and youth building with 550 parking spaces • Approved a 103,116-square-foot climate controlled self-service storage building with 20 parking spaces on 3 acres on Atlanta Highway • Signed off on various median design contracts between Forsyth County and the Peachtree Parkway Improvement District for the design of multiple medians along Bethelview Road, Castleberry Road and Mullinax Road

the raise wouldn’t go into effect until January 1, 2019.

The last proposal that was shot down was for an annual salary for the chair of $49,500 and an annual salary for other board members set at $48,000.

It would have represented a $10,000 increase from the current base salary for board members, with the chair

receiving a slightly higher salary due to added duties.

State law says the board of commissioners can establish their own salary, Jarrard said.

In June, Mills said their role as commissioner is considered part time and people have other means of making a living. But Commission Chairman Todd Levent said that assessment was

inaccurate.

“When people take the job, everyone tells you it’s only 20 hours a week and you can keep your other job,” Levent said in June. “We can, but you’ll be working 80-90 hours a week. You’d have to own your own company or business as no employer would put up with that.”

The chairman said commissioners can average between 5,000-7,000 miles on their personal cars yearly, often without seeking reimbursement, and they can attend anywhere from 20-40 meetings a month, drawing out the work day to more than 12 hours.

These demands, Levent said, limit the pool of people who would want to consider running for the office.

Mills countered that she feared a salary increase might draw the wrong types of people who are in it solely for the money.

“Forsyth County pays comparable amounts to other counties in similar population size, so they aren’t “grossly underpaid by any means,” Mills said.

She said she told members of the public as long as she is a commissioner, she wouldn’t vote for a raise that pays them more annually than Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — There have been more than 20 suicides in Forsyth County since January.

That is one reason a group of community members, including Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, created the inaugural Forsyth County Suicide Summit. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20 at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

“We want people to walk away with hope,” Mills said. “It doesn’t have to be about despair. We want to offer more coping skills and be a community about love. We’ve been named the healthiest county the past few years, but wellness goes beyond what you see on the outside.”

Similar to the drug summits that have been held over the past few years, this event will feature mental health professionals, family members of those who’ve committed suicide and ways for anyone to get help.

The idea came to Mills, who is on the United Way Board of Directors,

while attending a meeting and hearing from the nonprofit’s mental health committee.

“We’ve had a lot of discussions about mental health in the county,” Mills said. “It’s a big issue we’re facing.

I started looking at the numbers and talking to deputies and realized how big of an issue we have here.”

Mills attended Gwinnett County’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit and toyed with the idea of also combining the two topics.

“I didn’t think it would do either justice,” Mills said. “They are so much bigger issues than could be covered together. It wouldn’t be fair to either.”

Forsyth County’s total of 22 suicides since January, she said, is high compared to surrounding counties.

“It’s disturbing,” Mills said. “It’s across the gamut and not in just one [type of people]. It’s not all attributed to drugs. Earlier this year, there were two high schoolers who didn’t know each other that did it the same day.”

She spoke with family members who were left behind and said they have a lot of stigma associated with them.

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“It needs to be a subject that isn’t taboo,” Mills said. “It needs to be talked about, addressed and brought out, just like addiction. Hopefully if you raise awareness, you can create prevention.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Forsyth County’s new County Manager Eric Johnson had a busy first week at his job that began Sept. 5.

His inaugural meeting with the Board of Commissioners Sept. 7 lasted until close to midnight and included an incident where he accidentally summoned a deputy sheriff by hitting a panic button next to the console for an overhead projector. A few days later, he had to get on a plane back to his native Florida to prepare his home there for Hurricane Irma.

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Before he came to Forsyth County, he was the assistant county administrator for Hillsborough County, Fla., since 2015. Although that county is much larger than Forsyth, he said they struggled with some of the same issues that Forsyth is seeing, like population boom, traffic, transportation and infrastructure.

“I’ve been watching the Atlanta area for a long time,” Johnson said. “I

went to high school in Huntsville, Alabama, and that’s similar to this area. They have Old South values and new technology. The nature of the population will change as more people shuttle into this area. That’s the same thing I saw in JOHNSON Huntsville.”

As the assistant county administrator in Hillsborough, Johnson said he learned how to work with all parts of the government. He said his focus on county budgets will help him assess projects both visible to the public and behind the scenes.

“Most people in city or county government have just their perspective of what the organization does,” Johnson said. “There are only a few people who have no blinders on, and they primarily deal with the budget. We make sure the debt is being paid off, water flows from taps and the Georgia Department of Transportation gets their money for projects.”

He is looking forward to solving problems with the public on any issues they have.

“At the local level, you have that interest, involvement and sometimes anger from the public,” Johnson said.

“You’re much closer to the people and issues. Everything we do needs to be measured against if it’s compatible to what we want the community to look like in 20 years. My job is to make sure the county is successful.”

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Veterans of Foreign Wars offer scholarship competitions CUMMING, Ga. — Commander David Hopkins of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 9143 recently announced the kick-off of the annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition and the Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition.

Local middle school and high school students have the opportunity to compete and win thousands of dollars in national awards and a trip to Washington, D.C. The Veterans of Foreign Wars enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition in 1995 to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society by composing a 300- to 400-word patriotic-themed essay. The theme for the 2017-2018 competition is “America’s Gift to My Generation.”

For the Voice of Democracy competition, students must write and record a three to five minute essay on the selected theme using an audio CD or flash drive and present their recording, typed essay and completed entry form to their local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post by October 31. The 2017-18 theme selected is “American History: Our Hope for the Future.”

Students begin by competing at the local Post level, then Post winners compete at the District level with the winner advancing to the state competition.

State first place winners compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards, and the national first place winner is awarded $5,000 and an allexpense paid trip to Washington, D.C for the Patriot’s Pen competition.

For the Voice of Democracy competition, all state first-place winners receive a four day trip to Washington, D.C., and the chance to compete for their share of more than $150,000 in scholarships. The first-place winner receives a $30,000 college scholarship.

Around 40,000 students participate in the competition each year, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars awards more than $2.1 million in educational scholarships every year.

Students interested in the contests should contact vfwpost9143@gmail. com.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After being the sole qualifier for the open District 2 Forsyth County Board of Commissioners seat, Dennis Brown will be named the newest member of the board.

There will not be an election held for this seat on Nov. 7 because he’s the only finalist. However, the state will not certify the election and Brown will not start working as commissioner until after that date.

The seat opened last month after it was vacated by Rick Swope who resigned because of a career conflict.

Brown is a retired U.S. Army colonel and veteran of the Afghanistan war and has lived in the county since 1998.

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

Additionally, he has more than 35 years of experience of managerial and leadership positions.

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

Currently, Brown teaches classes on terrorism and homeland security part-time at Kennesaw State University, while working to obtain his doctorate degree. He said he stepped up to be a commissioner to serve the people of District 2, which includes most of the southern portion of the county.

“I’ve seen combat zones that had better planning than the current residential communities approved over the last few years by the County Commission,” Brown said. “We need to protect what’s great about Forsyth. That means

setting a mission and implementing a strategic plan to grow responsibly, shield schools from overcrowding and defend our conservative values.”

His goals for the term, which runs BROWN through December 31, 2020, are to: • Listen to and represent the citizens’ interests • Maintain taxes at current levels • Control growth at reasonable levels with quality construction and a balance of residential and commercial “I want to serve the community and people,” Brown said. “My career in the Army was about serving, so I understand selfless service. I’m not looking for congratulatory, self-serving things.

It’s about the people and a greater good, and serving our county in a better manner.”

He said he wants to focus on the county’s growth explosion, school overcrowding and road projects.

“The growth’s a little out of control,” Brown said. “We haven’t completely planned for the growth we’ve encountered. We’re reactionary rather than proactive.”

Looking forward, Brown said he hopes to slow that growth, which he said might be faster than county plans and officials anticipated.

“We’re going to grow,” he said. “We just need to be sure it’s consistent with keeping the quality of life, property values up and remaining the destination of choice for people looking to move.

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American Legion installs officers CUMMING, Ga. — The American Legion Post 307 recently conducted its 2017-18 officer installation at the Georgia National Guard Armory. Installation was conducted by 307 members and Georgia Department Jr. Vice Commander, Geoff Toman.

Installation of the Post Auxiliary Unit 2196 President is Pauline McKinny, being sworn in by Dept. of Georgia, Chaplain and past unit President, Phyllis Singleton.

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CUMMING, Ga. — The grassroots group Recovery Community Foundation of Forsyth will soon be holding one of its first events.

The group was chosen earlier this year by Facing Addiction, a national non-profit dedicated to finding solutions to drug addiction, as one of 15 communities for a pilot program.

Throughout the year, Facing Addiction will work with the foundation to develop a strategic campaign unique to the local community.

As part of that, Facing Addiction will visit Cumming Sept. 23 to host a training session on community organization, advocacy and messaging. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way, 240 Elm Street in Cumming. It is free to attend.

National Director of Outreach and Engagement Michael King, who is also in long-term recovery, works with Facing Addiction’s partnering organizations including the Recovery Community Foundation.

“Facing Addiction is dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis by unifying the voice of the over 45 million Americans and their families directly impacted by addiction,” King said. “Our mission is to bring together the best resources in the field in order to reduce the human and social costs of addiction, every year, until this public health crisis is eliminated.”

The pilot programs will work to reform the public response to the addiction crisis in the 15 communities via a grassroots-driven campaign strategy, King said.

“Addiction affects the entire community, at every level,” King said. “Supporting and advocating for people in all stages of addiction, including recovery, leads to healthy, thriving communities.”

Specifically, Facing Addiction will work with these communities to: Secure increases in local funding to adequately address the crisis Train advocates on proper organizational and advocacy techniques to reform their community’s response Invest time and resources in communication opportunities with elected officials and other policy makers Develop political strategies and aid community stakeholders in the development of an overarching “campaign

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 Where: United Way, 240 Elm Street, Cumming Cost: Free More Info: mking@facingaddiction.org

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strategy” Founded in August 2016, the Recovery Community Foundation of Forsyth is composed of people in recovery, their family and friends and other recovery allies. It is a type of recovery community organization which is an independent, non-profit organization led and governed by representatives of local communities of recovery.

Groups similar to the foundation are popping up all over the country, according to its founder and president Catherine Rosborough.

“They exist to spread the hope of recovery,” Rosborough said. “We do get better. People in long-term recovery are uniting to share our stories of hope in order to address the stigma and discrimination people living in active addiction and recovery from addiction face every day.”

If unable to attend the meeting, or for more information, contact Rosborough at recovery.advocacy.forsyth@ gmail.com.

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CUMMING, Ga. — United States Marine Corps Veteran and limited government republican Shane Hazel has recently announced his candidacy for U.S. Rep. in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District at the Georgia Republican Assembly Convention.

Hazel grew up in Lawrenceville, attended Brookwood High School, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in International Affairs. He lives in Cumming with his wife and their three HAZEL children.

Hazel joined the Marine Corps days after Sept. 11, 2001 where he graduated first in his class from boot camp, combat training, and military occupational school. While serving as pointman in Force Reconnaissance he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor for his actions in the Battle of Fallujah in Nov. of 2004.

Hazel now travels the world educating and equipping members of varied Marines’ groups.

“The Oath I swore to uphold the Constitution means more now than it ever has. Democrats and establishment Republicans have usurped the constraints of the Constitution and arbitrarily grown their power at the expense of all Americans and their inalienable rights, turning a blind eye to the values and principles,” Hazel said.

“I believe that leadership matters, and I’m excited to advocate for the principles and values that families, businesses, and individuals of all walks of life hold dear, here in Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many kids, being prepared for school entails getting new notebooks, packing or paying for a lunch and seeing if your friends are in your class.

But for many children, school isn’t their first priority when they need food, clothing and support.

That’s where Forsyth County Schools Social Worker Amy Gamez comes in.

Her job is to advocate within the home, school and community in ways that support all students to achieve educational success.

“We work with schools, students and families to eliminate barriers to successful learning,” Gamez said.

“Whether it’s they don’t have a bed to sleep on or food at home, or maybe they have mental health issues and they need counseling. They’re struggling academically because their needs aren’t met.”

She gets involved and figures out how to meet students’ needs so they

Behind the blackboard Welcome back to school, Forsyth County! This year, we will be featuring different occupations that help make schools run outside of the classroom. Many people are unaware that schools have social workers, like Amy Gamez, to help kids bridge gaps between home and the classroom.

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can thrive in the classroom. Situations she deals with range from moving a donated bed to a family, giving a voucher to a child who needs clothes because but there are no items in the schools’ pantry that fit him, setting up counseling for families and organizing the donation of hundreds of snacks.

These types of scenarios come easy to Gamez who has been interested in social work and first pursued it in 2002. She has worked at a foster care

Amy Gamez sorts through donations of items that include clothing, school supplies and food. agency, been a mental health support provider and worked at a therapeutic boarding school.

For more than 11 years she’s been in her current role as the social worker for the cluster of schools that include Cumming Elementary School, Otwell Middle School and Forsyth Central High School.

“I found my niche when I started do-

ing this,” Gamez said. “It’s my passion and calling. I love what I do. It can be tough at times, but at the end of the day it’s been very rewarding over all.”

Her cluster of schools is unique, she said, because it serves many of the families in the county’s main shelters including Jesse’s House, Family Promise and the Boy’s Lodge.

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A lot of times, there are other reasons as to what’s going on, and it is Gamez’s job to find out what they are and find a resource that will help them.

“If we have kids who are skipping school or having a hard time, I try to meet with them to see what’s wrong,” Gamez said. “We had a kid skipping last week who was leaving early to go to his job. We had to change his schedule.”

When Gamez tells people what her job is, they’re often surprised because they don’t realize there are kids with needs in the county.

“We have a lot of kids who are struggling and have those barriers,” Gamez said. “I’m working with a church for snacks at Cumming Elementary because we estimate about a fourth don’t get snacks.”

She works frequently with local churches, shelters, nonprofits, groups and businesses to get the resources she needs to better serve the students. She said the county is blessed and typically always steps up to help her.

“I want to make anything work that can help the kids,” Gamez said. “At the schools, everyone is more than willing and jump at the chance to help. Our community is so giving on all levels.

They just want to help kids, so everybody pulls together to do that.”

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The Place hosting annual hunger awareness lunch CUMMING, Ga. — The Place of Forsyth County is hosting the Annual Hunger Awareness lunch to increase awareness for the poverty in the county and fight hunger. It takes place at noon on Sept. 19 at the Cumming First United Methodist Church.

The Place of Forsyth County assists citizens with essential needs in order to be self-sustaining.

“Neighbors in our community don’t have enough food for their family,” said Executive Director Joni Smith. “Many eat only canned food and never eat fresh products such as

eggs or fresh fruits and vegetables.”

This fundraiser will benefit the food market at The Place so that these fresh items can be provided for those in need.

The lunch will feature testimonials from clients and volunteers from The Place who have been served by their programs and services. There will also be a thrift store boutique opening at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets to the lunch are $25 per person and reservations can be made with Ashley Carroll at ashley@theplaceofforsyth.org or 770-887-1098.

Volunteers needed for waterway cleanup event FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — Make a positive impact on local waterways by joining Keep Forsyth County Beautiful for the 2017 Lake Lanier Shore Sweep/Rivers Alive event on Saturday, Sept.

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Keep Forsyth County Beautiful encourages families, co-workers, organizations, scout troops and individuals to volunteer for the annual waterway cleanup event.

Volunteers can register for the event by calling (770) 205-4573 or by visiting keepforsythcountybeautiful.org and clicking on the calendar/registration page. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 22.

A signed waiver is required for participation and can be found at keepforsythcountybeautiful. org on the calendar/registration page.

Volunteers will meet at Bald Ridge Marina (1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road) or at Port Royale (8800 Port Royale Drive) on Sept. 23 to gather supplies and instructions. Once volunteers return from cleanup sites, lunch will be served.

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Happy Belly to open brick and mortar store Popular food truck operation to focus on private events

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When Dawn Hall and her late husband, Terry, first came up with the idea of a health food truck, they always hoped one day to turn it into a fixed store.

Now, that dream is coming true because Happy Belly Kitchen plans to open later this month at Vickery Village, 5863 South Vickery St. The business gained recognition when it opened its food truck, Happy Belly Curbside Kitchen, in April 2012, often venturing to events around Metro Atlanta.

Between the two of them, they have more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

“I feel as though we did it the right way,” Hall said. “When you open a restaurant first, you’re stationary and have to have people come to you. With a food truck, we’ve been mobile and were able to go all over. We’ve been able to reach so many people, develop a good brand and following. Why not do the next step and open up a restaurant?”

The idea for the truck came when the couple grew frustrated trying to find healthy options when going out to eat. At the time, food trucks were not as popular as they are now, so the couple decided to fill the gap they saw.

“I’m our target demographic because I’m a mom in her early 40s,” Hall said. “I care about what I eat and what I feed my children. Clean eating is a lifestyle now that you can’t get anywhere.”

The first year was busy. They had to turn down events because they were fully booked.

But then in August of 2013, Terry was diagnosed with cancer on the day their second child was born.

He fought for six months, but passed away in February of 2014.

Before Terry died, Dawn said he asked her to continue their venture for three more years before throwing in the towel.

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I’m excited for her to add some new things.”

And now, three years later, she’s persevering with Additionally, there will be a grab-and-go section their dream to open the brick and mortar store. for families or anyone passing by to come in, choose It will have a farmhouse feel to it, from the deca food item and take it with them for a quick snack or orations and laid back atmosphere, Hall said. She meal. bought board games and a tether ball so families can As often as they can, the restaurant will try to play with each other rather than be on their electronic source out food from local farms, Hall said. devices.

“It’ll be very laid back and family oriented,” Hall Many of the other restaurants in Vickery Village said. “If people only have 10 to 15 minutes to eat, are table service, and as a single mother of two, Hall they can do that. But if they want to hang out with us said she knows how hard it can be to take children to for a while, they can do that, too.” a restaurant and get them to sit still during the meal.

Once the store opens, the food truck will only do “[Sit down restaurants] take a while,” Hall said. private catering events. But Hall said she’s happy to “We don’t always have time to do that, especially with be closer to her family in Cumming, and not have to everyone being so busy these days.” drive around the state as much.

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MARTA chief Parker stepping down ATLANTA— MARTA General Manager and CEO Keith Parker has announced he will step down after nearly five years of service.

Parker will join Goodwill of North Georgia, which provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs, as president and CEO this fall.

Led by MARTA Chairman Robbie Ashe, the MARTA Board will vote to approve an interim general manager in an upcoming session and will launch a national search for a permanent chief executive.

“We are deeply grateful for his stewardship and proud of the many strides we made as an agency during his tenure,” Ashe said.

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“With three decades of progressive

experience, Troupe joins an exceptional executive leadership team,” Parker said.

“This is an exciting new chapter for MARTA and I am confident that he will play an important role in the agency’s future.”

With an annual budget of nearly $1 billion, MARTA provides more than 400,000 passenger trips a day through heavy rail, bus and paratransit services.

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MARTA now boasts cash reserves topping $240 million.

MARTA ranks second among multimodal transit agencies nationally.

“In the wake of the I-85 bridge collapse, the MARTA family stepped up,” Parker said. “From rail operators to customer service personnel, we could not have asked for a more capable, dedicated and passionate team of professionals.”

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For two days only, discover the crafts, arts and foods of local artisans for a touch of the Eurpoean spirit. There will be handcrafted clothing, accessories and gifts available as well. The festival will be held Sept. 16-17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Milton Avenue and Canton Street in Alpharetta. This is a rain or shine event. For more information, visit europeanmarketonmilton.com.

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EVENTS: NORTH FULTON OPPORTUNITY OUTLOOK

What: This half-day forum will have stakeholders, developers and policy makers dive into the opportunities within the development community. It will define the impact of the ongoing projects, emerging areas for growth and what is next for North Fulton.

When: Friday, Sept. 15, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Wyndham, 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers More info and tickets: councilforqualitygrowth.org

ADAPTIVE RECREATION DANCE NIGHT

What: Join for an evening of pizza, drinks and live music. The event is designed to expose participants to new experiences, enhance self-esteem and promote community involvement. Ages 15 and up.

When: Friday, Sept. 15, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES What: Free group exercise class, weather permitting. This week’s class will focus on pilates. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for weather cancellations.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 9-10 a.m.

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

FREE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

What: Free tutoring provided by student volunteers on various Saturday mornings throughout the year. Please RSVP to attend, so volunteers are prepared accordingly.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

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

FASHION SPEAKS ON THE CREEK

What: Fifty Special Needs Models will rock the runway escorted by Johns Creek Police Officers and Star Wars Personalities. There will be a silent auction, raffle and food before the show. Nes anchor Karyn Greer will host the show.

When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 3575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info and tickets: johnscreekga.gov

GARDENING IN THE SHADE

What: As your trees mature, you may find more of your property is shaded and some of your plants and lawn may not be doing as well. This class will explain the different types of shade and how to successfully work with each.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Mansell House in Wills Park, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: alphretta. ga.us

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Families are invited to the monthly Alive in Roswell festival featuring live bands, food trucks, kid games and more.

When: Thursday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

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

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

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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

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

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre will start off its 25th Silver Anniversary Season party with a smash hit Broadway musical. Picture “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid” brought together with exhilarating Caribbean rhythms.

When: Thursday, Sept. 14-30, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

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

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

SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE

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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

GIRLS WHO CODE

What: Girls Who Code is a national club created with one goal: to close the gender gap in technology. This club is open to girls in grades 6 through 12.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

NEW COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

What: The SAT now emphasizes reading and critical thinking while the ACT covers more math and science and emphasizes speed. Learn how to structure an effective testing plan to minimize stress and get the best results.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SOCIAL SECURITY – THE BASICS

What: Learn the answers to common questions about social security, including the best time to take it, tax and work consequences, and spouse’s social security at this free workshop.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ACUPUNCTURE FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN

What: Learn about the role of acupuncture in relieving and healing peripheral neuropathy. The free information session will go over the research, how acupuncture work and the protocols.

When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

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

VIETNAM WAR: TRAVELING HISTORY TRUNK

What: The Milton Library is partnering with the Atlanta History Center by hosting the Vietnam War Traveling History Trunk. Learn about the key events, what soldiers wore and did to survive, and more.

When: Mondays-Fridays, through Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

PETTING FARM

What: Children can pet a live miniature horse, miniature cow, a pot-bellied pig and much more. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Roswell Library.

Reservations required. Ages 5-8.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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

ADULT JAVA CODING

What: Learn the basics of Java: basic programming, conditions, loops and arrays. Java is an essential and popular programming language used to make mobile applications in Android.

Laptops welcome. Ages 17 and up.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: “CLYBOURNE PARK”

What: Clybourne Park is an award winning satire that takes a jab at race and real estate in a fictional Chicago neighborhood. The play begins in a white enclave in 1959, and then returns in 2009 as gentrification sets in.

When: Through Sept. 30, times vary Where: Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-23 More info and tickets: act3productions. org

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Learn something new at Outdoor Skills Day School has started, and the kids are learning all sorts of new things. Math, science, social studies – the list goes on and on.

But how about learning something STEVE HUDSON completely different Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net – say, for example, how to paddle a canoe or set up a tent or hike a mountain trail? You can do that, too, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Outdoor Skills Day on Sunday, Sept.

17, is the perfect place to do so!

Whether you are new to the outdoors or are a seasoned wilderness explorer, Outdoor Skills Day will help you discover how much fun outdoor recreation can be.

On that Sunday from noon till 4 p.m., outdoor groups and organizations will gather at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to showcase a variety of exciting outdoor activities. Through conversation, demonstrations and a series of mini clinics, they’ll show you just how much fun experiencing the outdoors can be.

“We want to get people outdoors,” says Tamara Kinmon, Special Events manager for the Chattahoochee Nature Center, adding that the broad lineup of presentations is certain to have something for everyone. She adds, “It’s sure to be a lot of fun!”

Activities in the spotlight at this year’s Outdoor Skills Day include tent camping, canoeing, hiking, geocaching, orienteering, plant identification, wilderness survival and fly fishing, among others — and in each case you’ll have the opportunity to learn about these activities from folks who are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.

All Outdoor Skills Day activities are included with general admission to the Nature Center.

I’m honored to be a part of this year’s Outdoor Skills Day myself, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of my own favorite outdoor activities with you. Among other things, I’ll be talking about hiking in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Located right here in our backyard, it offers great hiking for hikers of any skill level.

I’ll bet I’ll end up chatting with folks about fishing, too, especially fishing with kids as a family activity. I’ll even bring along the fly tying tools and show you how much fun it is to make

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Learning to fly fish is one of many different things you can learn during Outdoor Skills Day. your own flies for fishing for trout.

And did I mention gold panning?

Prospecting for gold is a great way to spend time outdoors with your family, and I’m especially excited to have a chance to talk about gold panning at this year’s Outdoor Skills Day! I’ll bring along my gold pan and show you how it’s done. Maybe I’ll even bring a bucket of “paydirt” from a top-secret spot way back in the mountains so I can show you how gold panning is actually done. Who knows? I might even find some gold right before your eyes!

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located at 9135 Willeo Road in Ros-

well. Hope to see you there Sept. 17!

One of the things Steve Hudson will be talking about at Outdoor Skills Day is gold panning. You can learn more about prospecting for Georgia gold in his book PROSPECTING FOR GEORGIA GOLD. It’s available from local outfitters and from Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Experts have identified multiple potential causes of hearing loss, including aging, noise exposure, head or ear injuries, infections and chronic illnesses. If you experience any of these symptoms, have your hearing checked: • Decreased attention • Trouble communicating with others • Irritability, stress, depression • Withdrawal from social life • Memory loss • Reluctance to try new things or visit unfamiliar places • Declining performance at work.

Other signs include needing to raise the volume on audio sources (especially if others complain the sound is already turned up too high), thinking that people are always mumbling or talking too softly, and frequently asking others to repeat themselves.

Addressing Hearing Loss Relieves Mental Exhaustion Wherever there’s a high level of ambient noise, holding a conversation requires concentration and effort. If you have unaddressed hearing loss, it can be downright exhausting. You cannot keep up with multiple conversations going on around you without exerting significant effort to listen and understand.

Trying to actively participate eventually leaves you so weary you might start to avoid socializing altogether.

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Enjoy The Great Outdoors Again Wind and other environmental sounds make it difficult to understand what others are saying outside. Hearing aids today can help you hear every word clearly by singling out speech while suppressing interference. Some devices use motion sensors from an iPhone to adjust their focus to a friend’s voice, while still helping you hear sounds vital to safety, such as an oncoming car.

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In previous generations, hearing aid wearers didn’t like using phones because their devices would emit a high-pitched whine when next to a phone receiver. Plus, older devices often failed to provide enough voice clarity to significantly improve phone conversations.

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The Choice Is Yours There’s no “one size fits all” answer to hearing loss because every person is uniquely affected. Fortunately, a wide range of hearing aids is available that can be tailored to your individual degree of hearing loss, specific ear anatomy, and personal lifestyle.

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Lambert shuts out struggling Cherokee Alpharetta wins on WEEK 4 FOOTBALL RECAP

Longhorns capitalize on Warrior mistakes to post 28-0 victory

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

CANTON, Ga. — Lambert earned its first win of the season with a 28-0 victory over Cherokee (0-4) Friday night on the road.

The Longhorns (1-2) forced multiple turnovers, returned a block punt for a touchdown and held Cherokee’s woeful offense to under 100 total yards in the shutout.

“We took advantage of the opportunities we had and played physical,” Lambert head coach Louis Daniel said.

“We’re getting better every week, but we still made a lot of mistakes.”

Daniel said he wasn’t “thrilled” with his offense’s performance, but that he has seen improvements made in the

first three games.

Quarterback Bobby Gabriel accounted for two touchdown passes with back Marcus Chattelain finding the end zone on the ground.

Three of Lambert’s touchdowns, including a blocked punt returned by Steven Majors for a touchdown, came in succession in the second quarter.

Cherokee’s offensive struggles this season continued Friday night. The Warriors entered the game having put up just six points in three games.

Against Lambert, they managed just

one first down in the first half.

“The defensive staff did a good job with the game plan and Cherokee struggled,” Daniel said. “I think [the defense] played around 50 snaps, and we can play anybody defensively around that number.”

Even with the win, the Longhorns will need to focus on improvement, Daniel said “The secondary is improving every week,” he said. “That area was a concern early on but they are playing at a much higher level.”

The offensive line is also showing improvement, but not at the rate the Longhorns would like, Daniel said.

Those positions will get a test this Friday as the Longhorns host Lanier (1-2).

“Lanier is very athletic and physical on defense,” Daniel said. “It’s going to be a struggle.”

“I expect a physical game and I don’t see it being a high-scoring affair.”

last-second field goal

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Class 7A Colquitt County 28, Roswell 0 — Colquitt County improved to 2-1 against Roswell in the teams’ third meeting in three years with a shutout win Friday night in Moultrie. The loss marked the first time Roswell had failed to score since 1998.

Roswell’s offense was held to under 200 yards of total offense by the Packers who opened a 14-0 lead with consecutive touchdowns late in the first half on their way to the 28-0 win.

See RECAP, Page 27

Recap:

FOOTBALL

Continued from Page 26 Meadowcreek 29, Forsyth Central 27 — Forsyth Central put points on the board for the first time in six games dating to last season, but their comeback attempt fell short Friday night against Meadowcreek. The Mustangs scored on their opening offensive play and the Bulldogs had to fight back the remainder of the game. The Bulldogs came within one score in the fourth quarter, but a Mustang field goal put the game out of reach.

Lambert 28, Cherokee 0 — Lambert earned its first win of the season with a shutout over struggling Cherokee Friday night. Lambert held the Warriors to under 100 yards of total offense, while Lambert quarterback Bobby Gabriel scored two touchdowns, and a blocked punt was returned for a Longhorns’ score.

South Forsyth 30, South Gwinnett 23 — South Forsyth used late-game heroics to down South Gwinnett for the second straight year and remain unbeaten (4-0) on the year. South Forsyth quarterback Cal Morris scored on a long touchdown rush with under two minutes in the game to break the tie, and the defense held on for the close victory.

Hillgrove 42, West Forsyth 20 — West Forsyth couldn’t contain Hillgrove’s talented offense Friday night, with West allowing over 500 yards of total offense. Hillgrove opened a 28-0 lead in the second quarter, which proved enough to power the Hawks to the win. West quarterback Zach Burns compiled over 230 yards with two touchdowns in the loss.

Class 6A

Hooch opened the game up with two touchdowns in just over two minutes to take a 21-7 lead. Cambridge would cut the lead to one score just two minutes later with a touchdown reception from Ridge Polk, but an interception from Hooch’s T Lee with 1:23 remaining secured the victory for the Cougars.

Johns Creek 21, Pope 13 — Johns Creek earned its first win under head coach Matt Helmerich and opened its Region 7-AAAAAA schedule with a comeback win Friday night The Gladiators trailed 13-0 in the first quarter but a 50-yard touchdown pass from Zach Gibson to Matt Casey halved the lead early in the second. A 22-yard rushing score from Nate Hope and a made PAT gave Johns Creek the lead late in the third.

Hope added another rushing score with under two minutes remaining in the game, and an interception by Caleb Broyles secured the Gladiators’ win.

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 28, Creekview 27 — Blessed Trinity improved to 3-1 with a comeback win over Class 6A’s Creekview Friday night. BT trailed 27-7 at the half, but the Titans defense would hold the Grizzlies scoreless in the second half. Titans’ quarterback Jake Smith would connect for three touchdown passes, and Steele Chambers added a rushing score for BT in the win. The Titans are now 4-0 alltime against Creekview.

Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 24, Our Lady of Mercy 6 — Fellowship Christian used 24 first half points to power its way to a 24-6 win Friday night. The Paladins scored all their points in the first half and held OLM to a single score late in the second quarter to improve to 2-1.

Alpharetta 34, Centennial 31 — Alpharetta and Centennial’s matchup came down to the last play for the second straight year, but this time, the Raiders came out on top. Alpharetta scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, including a 20-yard field goal from Dylan Schorr as time expired, to start Region 7-AAAAAA play with a win. A Jaycee Horn interception, his second of the game, set up Alpharetta for the game-winning field goal.

Whitefield Academy 40, King’s Ridge 28 — King’s Ridge couldn’t contain Whitefield quarterback Luke Persons, who accounted for all of the Wolfpacks’ touchdowns Friday night. The Tigers fell to 0-2 in region play with the loss.

Turnovers were costly in the first half for the Tigers as they trailed 19-0 at the break. Though King’s Ridge managed to cut into that lead, Whitefield scored twice in the fourth to put the game away.

Chattahoochee 21, Cambridge 13 — After allowing 53 points to Cambridge last year, Chattahoochee’s defense held the Bears at bay Friday night to open region play 1-0.

A defensive struggle held the score at 7-7 entering the fourth quarter, but

Mount Pisgah 45, Walker 21 — Mount Pisgah improved to 2-0 in region play with a lopsided win over Walker Friday night.

The Patriots led 21-7 at the half and cruised to their third straight win over Walker in the past three years.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Forsyth County’s Loose Cannons turned loose a barrage of hits to win the challenge match 9-7 over the Miracle League All-Star team Gold Rush in the first-ever Battle of the Borders held Aug. 27.

The two softball teams were evenly matched, but it was the Cannons who fired the most shots (runs) to take home the trophy.

The game was sponsored by the North Metro Miracle League and played at Alpharetta’s North Park, the Gold Rush’s home turf. Nevertheless, the Loose Cannons pounded out the win against the repeat state-champion Gold Rush.

“This was some serious softball,” said North Metro Miracle League Executive Director John McLaughlin. ”We’re bringing back old-school ball today.”

McLaughlin said he invited the Forsyth team to come play to strengthen

HATCHER HURD/HERALD

A Gold Rush player waits for his pitch.

ties among the families and the organizations.

The Miracle League gives all young people the chance to experience sports and to participate to the ultimate limit of their abilities.

Former Falcon Michael Haynes is a volunteer as well as owner of XL212 his sports management company.

“This is a really great thing for these young players,” Haynes said. “The real issue here is most of the time these kids come to the ballpark to watch their brothers and sisters play. The Miracle League gives them a venue where they can play.

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Kicking off the game’s festive atmosphere is a stirring rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” sung by McKenzie Wortman.

“They are no longer sitting on the sidelines.”

The North Metro Miracle League has been providing adapted sports programs and inclusive social activities for disabled children, teens and adults living in the North Fulton area since 2002.

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25 Cherry Street beers on tap

Come Try Our Barrel Aged Beers Nitro Beers Beer Cocktails Craft Cocktails and Full Bar!

Large Photo Booth with Props Outside Traditional Beer Garden Sunday: Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar & Waffle Station until 3pm

Serving Breakfast

Mon-Fri 7am-11am • Sat 8am-11am Sun 8am-10am • Sun Brunch 10am-2pm

Biscuits, Omelettes, French Toast, Egg Platters & Bowls, Steak & Eggs, Kids’ breakfast Menu

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner To-Go • Catering

Rotisserie Chicken • Chicken Fingers • Wings • Chicken Lips • BBQ Ribs • Pulled Pork • Veggies & More.

Cherry Street Taproom Expansion NOW Open!

Double the Seating Capacity Double the Space Double Our Brewing Production!

5810 Bond Street • Cumming (at corner of Post Rd. and Majors Rd. in Vickery Village) 770.205.5512 • ricktannerschicken.com