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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Officers and Forsyth County Fire Department personnel take a moment of silence with the piece of the World Trade Center towers.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A small crowd gathered Sept. 11 at the Forsyth County Safety Complex to remember what happened 14 years prior. “Today is not a day for us to be hateful or bitter,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “It is a rather a day for us to remember several things. The 3,000-some people killed in four locations. It is for us to remember the 343 firefighters who died going up the stairs while others were coming and trying to come down. Those firefighters’ families that number in the tens of thousands that now include children and widows. We are never going to forget today.” The ceremony was brief in order to be respectful, Bowman said. “One thing the fire department doesn’t do well is brag,” Bowman said. “We just don’t do that. We do our jobs and

go back to the engine house. That’s what the ceremony today conveyed.” But one aspect of the ceremony made an impact on all in attendance. It was a steel artifact from one of the World Trade Center towers in New York. The relic is on permanent loan from the New York Fire Department, Coleman said. “I had the opportunity to speak to the fire chief in New York when this public safety complex was about to open in 2006,” Coleman said. “I told the chief I’m not interested in any type of an artifact that would go behind rope or in glass. But, rather, I wanted something the citizens of Forsyth County can call their own.” At the time, FDNY had only released two pieces of the towers, including the one to Forsyth, according to Division Chief Jason Shivers. With the

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Sheriff Piper clears air on CALEA reaccreditation By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff Duane K Piper is sticking by his assertion that compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) would put his deputies afoul of Georgia law. In parting, the two agencies have agreed to disagree about the lethal force standard. The sheriff says he doesn’t understand why CALEA is demanding a change in the standard for lethal force

that the department has used through its CALEA certification in three subsequent recertifications. “That policy that previously had an excellence rating hadn’t been changed and all of a sudden it was PIPER noncompliant,” Piper said. “If there are inconsistences like that, then what in the world is that going to do for my deputies trying to live

That policy that previously had an excellence rating hadn’t been changed and all of a sudden it was noncompliant.” DUANE K. PIPER Forsyth County Sheriff by these rules from CALEA? It’s going to harm the public. I’m not putting the agency and my guys in that situation.” Ever since Piper was a lieuten-

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This map shows where the proposed city of Sharon Springs would be located. According to the GT study, “it is understood that the proposed city of Sharon Springs will provide only three services – planning and zoning, code enforcement, and solid waste management. However, there are revenues that will accrue to the city that the county currently uses to fund services beyond these three. How the county makes up for that revenue loss will be an important aspect to this research.” Topics to be researched by GT include allocation of service costs, non-tax revenues, SPLOST, net fiscal impact and millage rate adjustment.

Jarrard said he is challenged by the city-light concept, which the General Assembly approved. “One of the reasons that I get there and get caught up in that is because there’s a Georgia constitutional division that says, in addition to any powers inferred by a municipality, it must also have other powers including police and fire protection, garbage, parks and recreation, etc.,” Jarrard said. “I’m a practitioner in this area and I know the constitution is a big document. There may be more I need to look at but I think the notion of a city light needs to be addressed.”

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If you are of a certain age now – that is, probably over 20 – you remember where you were during the events 14 years ago on Sept. 11. It was one of those unfolding tragedies that will stick with many of us for the rest of our lives. It has become one of those collective events that surpasses any one of us and ties us all together. Everyone remembers where they were that day. For me, I was in my sophomore year of university. I rolled out of bed and headed off to class (philosophy) like any Tuesday. When I got to class, the guy next to me said something happened in New York. I remember thinking that was a shame, but, hey, things happen. It was only when class started and my professor also made note of something going on in New York that I knew something was wrong. We finished class like normal and I headed back to my dorm for lunch. In my dorm, if someone was in their room, they would leave their door open, so people could come and go. On that day, as I walked down

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It is our responsibility to keep the memories of the events of that day current, carrying them on for the future generations. the hall to my room, I heard every single TV turned to CNN and the exact newsfeed. To hear dozens of TVs in dozens of rooms all saying the same thing, with no laughter or the usual joking around to be heard, was surreal. I had missed both planes

striking the towers as well as the Pentagon, and there were reports of several other planes under suspicion. There was that fear – what could happen next? I had a class after lunch, and the campus was largely deserted. Most students were staying home. Even in the buildings, whatever empty classrooms there were had their TVs turned to the news. My class was short and sparsely attended. Perhaps more than the day itself, I remember the aftermath, the days and weeks following. Bomb threats were common and Air Force jets would occasionally fly by overhead. When they did, there was always that nagging concern – did something else happen? Sept. 11, 2001, is now 14 years ago. We still honor those 2,977 people who died in the attacks. Those who were too young to remember that day will never truly understand what happened or the fear that went with it. It is our responsibility to keep the memories of the events of that day current, carrying them on for the future generations. Never forget; I know I won’t.

What do you remember most about 9/11? Some of the younger set in the newsroom asked me where I was when I heard the terrible news of the hijacked planes Sept. 11, 2001. It is one of those iconic memories seared into one’s mind. For my parents, it was Dec. 7, 1941, and Pearl Harbor. The country was thrown into the midst of World War II. Before 9/11, my iconic day was Nov. 22, 1963, when JFK was shot and America lost its innocence. We are still feeling the aftershocks of 9/11 today. The events of that day plunged the world into the abyss of religious and ideological warfare, and we don’t know if we’ve touched bottom yet, or if we’ve seen the end of it. I want to share my most emotional moment from that time. It wasn’t on the day the towers of the World Trade Center crashed before our eyes. The memory that gets to me came second-hand from my brother-in-law Keith Everest, who was a Navy master chief petty officer serving on the aircraft carrier the USS Enterprise. He told me how, a few days before 9/11, they had been in port in Italy, I think, and a German NATO warship was also in port. Now, the naval custom when warships, espe-

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cially allies, are in port together is to have officers of one ship invite officers from the other to a formal dinner. Below decks, the petty officers of the ship whose officers are the invitees return the courtesy and invite their counterpart petty officers to a similar dinner. It is a timehonored custom in the Navy and it involves a lot of toasting, conviviality and sharing of stories. It builds rapport with the officers and men who might someday depend on one another in battle or some other crisis. Having a personal relationship with the guy standing on the other deck is important. As a career officer involved in multinational military operations told me once, “You don’t want to be swapping business cards in the middle of a crisis.” The following day, Master Chief Petty Officer Everest and his crew set sail for home after some 19 months at sea. They

would be touching native soil first in Florida, and, as it was to be his last cruise before retirement, Everest’s dad and brother were to be allowed to board in Florida and accompany him to sail into Norfolk, Virginia. It is an honor not given to many, and my fatherin-law was especially excited about it. Of course, it never happened. Within hours, if not minutes, of the terror attack in New York, the Enterprise had orders to turn back and head to the Persian Gulf. No one knew how long this cruise would be extended. Similarly, no one knew what would come next or who was behind the terror. So into the unknown they sailed for how long no one knew. Like most of us, all they knew came from the scenes from CNN of the carnage. No one knew what monstrous evil was behind it all then. As they sped toward their assignment, a radar blip appeared on the horizon. It was a ship headed their way. It was quickly identified not only as a friendly, but the selfsame German naval ship filled with officers with whom they had so recently broken bread. The ship signaled it was

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In June 2015 the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefeld v. Hodges that gay marriage is the law of the land. All attorney generals, governors, judges, clerks, etc. must now issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Those that refuse due to religious conviction are said to be breaking the law. That simply isn’t true. The Supreme Court issues opinions on laws passed to ensure their constitutionality. Obergefeld v Hodges was not a law passed in Ohio or by Congress. Justice Anthony Kennedy simply used judicial fiat to overturn 31 state constitutions. The Supreme Court’s opinion is meaningless, regardless of how many Kim Davis’ they put into federal prison. The basic law of all states is their constitution that the people vote on. In Georgia the sovereign selfgoverning citizens of Georgia voted to make marriage between one man and one woman. That is law. Ms. Davis is actually following Kentucky law when she refuses to issue gay marriage licenses, because the sovereign self-governing citizens of Kentucky voted the same as Georgians. All states have imposed a duty via statute to issue marriage licenses to hetero and bi-racial couples. Government workers must issue these licenses. But, the state has not imposed a duty to issue a marriage license to first cousins, mother-andson, father-and-daughter, a

Ms. Davis is actually following Kentucky law when she refuses to issue gay marriage licenses, because the sovereign selfgoverning citizens of Kentucky voted the same as Georgians. woman and her favorite cat, gay couples, etc. State legislatures must impose the duty to issue gay marriage licenses with statute, but they can’t do it until the people of that state vote and change their constitutions. Otherwise they all would be violating the law. The only people violating Georgia law is the governor, attorney general, all judges and clerks that acquiesced to the Supreme Court’s decision and are issuing gay marriage licenses in violation of the Georgia Constitution. Bill Evelyn Suwanee, Ga.

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Millennials, empty nesters share housing woes In response to the Sept. 9 article “Not enough millennial housing” I enjoyed your article. I am a 56-year-old empty nester who doesn’t want to live in an active adult community and am facing the same problem you are. I can’t find many ranch style housing in Forsyth County. All the homes are minimum five bedrooms, two baths on two stories or two stories over a basement. Both options are too large for seniors or millennials. I wish the construction company’s would listen. Jim Price Alpharetta

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Public comments were gathered and maps were explained Sept. 10 as Forsyth County held a public information open house regarding a new interchange on Ga. 400 between the Windward Parkway and McFarland Parkway ramps. The project includes construction of an interchange on Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road, widening Ga. 400 south from McGinnis Ferry to McFarland Parkway, widening McGinnis Ferry Road and making operational improvements at intersections along McGinnis Ferry. The proposed interchange is a Georgia Department of Transportation partnership project included in the Forsyth County transportation bond approved by county voters in 2014. It is receiving local funding through the bond as well as federal funding. Total cost is projected at $47 million with a completion date of 2020. Three options were presented at the open house. One option leaves the interchange basically where it’s at, said Tim Allen, assistant director of the engineering department for the county. A second option moves it over to line up with Deer Field Point. Because this will impact not only Forsyth County but surrounding cities including Milton, Alpharetta and Johns

Creek, the GDOT has made this a priority project, Allen said. “They see the regional significance of building this to improve traffic flow,” Allen said. “Ultimately it ties McGinnis Ferry Road, which will be widened in the future, back over to Sargent Road, which will complete the four lanes all the way over to I-85. This is a regional east-west connector route and it needs a direct connection, which it will have once this is built.” This interchange idea isn’t new, Allen said. “The county proposed adding interchanges along Ga. 400 and other roads like Shiloh Road and Old Atlanta Road about 15 years ago,” he said. “It’s always been in the back of everybody’s minds we need more access to and from Ga. 400. Now that the county has almost doubled in population in the past decade, it’s time.” This is for people who use Ga. 400 now and 20 years from now, Allen said. “The biggest impact will give people more choices to go to and from their homes to Ga. 400 if they have to commute on it,” Allen said. “It’ll open up different avenues and hopefully quicker routes to and from their houses. This will open up the whole area to a more direct route, easier travel and better level of service. This will hopefully move traffic more efficiently and reduce delays.”

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Adult apartments site sought on Medlock 170-unit complex age-restricted to 55 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Sept. 3 Johns Creek Community Association meeting was host to a NorSouth Development presentation of plans for a 170-unit apartment complex at the southeast corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road. Senior Vice President for Development Brendan Barr showed JCCA members the plans for the active-adult complex that would be five stories tall (only three stories visible at Medlock grade), 225-vehicle parking deck, 2,000-squarefoot bistro and a 350-squarefoot fitness center. The property has been somewhat troubling to develop. Most recently a funeral home was proposed, but the proposal was withdrawn by the applicant after a significant uproar by mostly Asian and Indian residents who objected on cultural and religious grounds. Now comes NorSouth’s application to build a fivestory active-adult apartment complex that turns some of the property’s minuses into plusses. First there is the steep

elevation change from 1,090 feet at Medlock Bridge Road’s grade level to 1,030 feet on the east side of the property, a change of 60 feet. Barr noted that while the complex is five stories tall, only three stories will be visible from Medlock Bridge. Also, only the top level of the parking deck will be visible. While the top deck is uncovered, Barr said there will be vegetative accents to break up the view from the road. No screening along the road is possible other than plants and shrubs because it is a Georgia Power Company easement and no trees are allowed. Asked about the age restrictions, Barr said, “We will be 55-plus, and that’s a promise.” NorSouth has a sister 65-and-older complex called Hearthstone on the west side of Medlock Bridge Road and just a little farther north in the city. “We will be very similar to that, but we would like to be about 10 years younger [55 and older]. We will covenant that any way the city asks us to,” Barr said. NorSouth is targeting a

more mobile yet older market. These include empty nesters who want to downsize and relieve themselves of the care and maintenance of a house as well as those who are divorced, single or have lost a spouse. There will be no special elder-care services provided by the community, such as prepared meal services or on-duty medical personnel. “We are competing with home ownership. Our clients are renters by choice. So that means high-end finishings that they are accustomed to such as granite counters, top appliances and crown molding,” he said. “Our clients have discretionary income and time.” The market trend for active adults has been moving toward apartment living, but within a quality product, he said. The project is designed with a focus on socialization with places to exercise, interact and have coffee. NorSouth plans a mix of about 40 percent one-bedroom units and a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units for the remainder. Barr said the leases would start in the $1,400-per-month range for a one-bedroom. Amenities will consist of a pool that is partially shaded

This diagram shows how the buildings will fit onto the narrow property. The parking deck faces Medlock Bridge Road. and a bistro to provide continental breakfasts, sandwiches and light meals. It will not be a sit-down restaurant. The fitness center they envision will cater to Pilates, yoga and tai chi more than weight machines.

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because these people are there working side by side with folks from their business or group and then they’re also able to meet others.” Another collection of volunteers stayed at the conference center to prepare packages of meals for local food banks. Because of the high demand in past years, the meal packaging was split into two shifts, with 335 people participating in the morning and 244 in the afternoon. Splitting shifts made it possible for everyone who wanted to volunteer to fit into the conference center. About 45 minutes into the packaging, 12,000 meals had already been packed. By the end of the day, over 100,000 meals had been made, the most ever done during the Day of Caring, Goode said. “It speaks volumes of the support that people have for the community and the knowledge they are helping people,” Goode said. “The food packaging effort has been really strong because people can actually do something they know will benefit men, women and children who need supplemen-

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CUMMING, Ga. – About a year after the much-anticipated opening of Costco Wholesale on the northeast corner of Bald Ridge Marina and Market Place Boulevard off Ga. 400 at exit 15, the county is now looking into opening a Kroger southwest of Cumming. The 26.9-acre corner on Castleberry and Bethelview roads would house the grocery store. However, Greg Dolezal with the county’s planning board and whose District 3 encompasses the future store’s location, said he wanted to continue meeting with Kroger and residents. But, due to the ongoing discussion, official meetings with the planning commission continue to be postponed. Some of the topics up for discussion include planting requirements, fuel-pump locations and site elevations. The county’s Department of Planning and Community Development supports conditions suggested by staff, which means not following variances Kroger has requested. Those contested variances include:

• Eliminating the planting requirement for installation of 4.5 caliper inches per 100 linear feet with a 1.5-inch caliper and 8-foot minimum height for each tree • Increasing the maximum allowed parking between the road and front facade from 50 percent to 100 percent • Eliminating the separation distance between the building facade and sidewalks The planning commission will be discussing this at their next work session Sept 15. There will be a public hearing Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the county administration building to discuss Kroger’s request to rezone from restricted industrial district (M1) and agricultural district (A1) to commercial business district (CBD) on 26.958 acres for a proposed aggregate of 141,930 square feet commercial retail trade establishments with 658 parking spaces. After a recommendation is made, the board of commissioners will consider the request and vote on it likely in October. For information on Kroger’s status, visit http://estatus.forsythco.com/Application. aspx?App=ZA3745&ID=237563.

Two top doctors Join Fulton County Pair bring decades of public health, managerial experience ATLANTA, Ga. - Two highly respected members of the medical profession have assumed leadership roles in the Fulton County Department of Health Services. They are Dr. David Sarnow, who is the new deputy health director, and Dr. David Holland, recently named the new chief clinical officer for the Communicable Disease Prevention Branch of the Health Services Department. County Manager Dick Anderson said, “Both of these exceptional medical professionals join Fulton County at a critical time and will undoubtedly make significant contributions to our strategic priority of public health.” Arriving directly from his most recent assignment as chief of Aerospace Medicine in the United States Air Force, Sarnow has over 20 years of experience in the field of public health in both the civilian and military arenas. His most recent assignment has been as a preventive medicine physician and public health emergency officer at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. His military career has taken him to bases in New Mexico, Texas, Alabama and Florida here at home and to

South Korea, Iraq and Japan abroad. Preventing disease is a primary mission of Fulton County Health Services and Sarnow’s focus on applying preventive medicine standards and planning ways to mitigate health hazards makes him a “good fit” for the county’s integrated care sysDR SARNOW tem of delivering services Holland is no stranger to Fulton Health Services. Following his residency training at Emory University, where he also earned his M.D. degree, he served as Fulton’s Tuberculosis Clinic physician from August 2001 to June 2006. As chief clinical officer of the Communicable Disease Prevention Branch, he will oversee the operations of the tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases and Ryan White HIV clinics. Holland completed his specialty training in infectious diseases at Duke University, where he was on faculty for five years and also served as a medical consultant for the North Carolina TB Program. He returned to Atlanta in 2014 to accept a position on faculty at Emory, where he has resumed work in the Fulton County TB Clinic. Holland has also served as a medical consultant for the Georgia TB Program.

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The Metropolitan Club of Alpharetta, off Windward Parkway, was filled with business owners and job seekers, all hoping to network and connect with new business at the Sept. 11 North Atlanta Business Expo.

North Atlanta Business Expo draws entrepreneurs Held Sept. 11 at Metropolitan Club NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Several dozen businesses from around the area packed into the Metropolitan Club off Windward Parkway Sept. 11 for the North Atlanta Business Expo. Hosted by Big Event Productions, the event was billed as bringing businesses from all around the metro area, from Acworth

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EVENTS: SENIOR SERVICES VOLUNTEER ENRICHMENT What: Senior Services North Fulton will hold enrichment sessions for volunteers. When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Wednesday’s session, Roswell Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell; Thursday’s session, Senior Services North Fulton Office, 3060 Royal Blvd S., Suite 130, Alpharetta. More info: ssnorthfulton.org

NORTH FULTON RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION What: Opportunity to share experiences, meet with friends, learn more about available services for retirees and give support to local charitable actions. When: Wednesday, Sept. 16,10 a.m. Where: Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: politisster@ gmail.com

13TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW What: 13th Annual United Way Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show with live music, great food and kids’ activities. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-3: p.m. Where: GM IT Innovation Center, 2010 Warsaw Road, Roswell Cost: Free for spectators More info: carshow.unitedwayatlanta.net

ALPHARETTA Y SWIM-A-THON What: The third-annual “Why it matters campaign” swim-a-thon, raising money for community members who need financial assis-

ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVAL

The event will feature fine arts, original crafts, children’s activities, festive foods and performing arts. Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roswell’s Historic Town Square Free with shuttles running from City Hall to Town Square both days. Visit roswellartsfestival.com for more info.

tance for YMCA programs. When: Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta More info: ymcaatlanta. org/iay

CLASSICS AT THE CROSSING CAR SHOW What: The Southeastern Railway Museum is hosting a car beauty competition to be judged by guests. Trophies will be awarded. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth More info: southeasternrailwaymuseum.com

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE What: A free yoga class at The Open Mind Center, a registered yoga school, for anyone interested in signing up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training course. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 1-2 p.m., followed by an open house Where: 1575 Old Alabama Road, Suite 213, Roswell More info: yoga-atlanta.com

WEST FORSYTH COLOR FEST FUN RUN What: Frst-ever West Forsyth Color Fest Fun Run, a 5K supporting the NE Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. Where: West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Road, Cumming Cost: $20 for 10 and older; $10 for 10 and under More info: Matt Adams at madams@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Kathy Kemp at kkemp@ forsyth.k12.ga.us.

IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA YOUTH TRIATHLON What: The swim, bike and run competition with an emphasis on fitness and

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The Southern rock band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, will close out the summer concert series at Newtown Park. Saturday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Free. Visit johnscreekga.gov/ community/events/ concerts for more info.

A two-day Europeanstyle shopping experience unlike any other and features an eclectic mix of merchandise. Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Visit european marketonmilton. weebly.com for more info.

fun is for ages 6-15 in three divisions: junior (ages 6-8), intermediate (9-11) and senior (12-15). When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 7 a.m. Where: Wills Park pool and parking lot, 1815 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com.

tionally known speaker, blogger and author Father Dwight Longenecker. When: Thursday, Sept. 17 Where: St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free More info: stbenedict.net

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What: The Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal Showcase, a special program by the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, will feature over 35 vendors. When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: awesomealpharetta.com.

What: Over 75,000 very gently used books in over 30 categories at bargain prices. When: Sept. 21- Sept. 27, Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, noon-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta’s North Point Mall, lower level by Dillard’s and Von Maur. More info: bookfairaauw.org

ATLANTA JEWISH BOWLING LEAGUE What: The Atlanta Jewish Bowling League, a mixed adult league bowling on Sunday nights. When: League begins Sunday, Sept. 20 Where: Brunswick Zone, 785 Old Roswell Road, Roswell More info: call Roz Brotman, 678-393-6339,or Alex Schulman, 404-667-7753.

4TH ANNUAL FOSTER CARES KIDS CLASSIc What: Annual golf tournament supporting Foster Care Support Foundation, which provides free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. When: Monday, Oct. 26 Where: White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive, Milton More info: fostercares.org

BENEDICTINE RULE AND THE FAMILY What: Benedict Catholic Church will host interna-

2015 BRIDAL SHOWCASE

LEARN SOMETHING NEW: PEACHTREE SQUARES DANCE CLUB What: Come see what Western-style square dancing is all about at an open house hosted by Peachtree Squares Dance Club. When: Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, More info: Call club copresident and Alpharetta resident Marge Anderson at 404-849-2253, or visit peachtreesquares. com or facebook.com/ peachtreesquares

BUILDING CHARACTER ACTING CLASSES What: Acting classes and musical theater classes When: Through Dec. 1 Where: Building Character Acting Classes, 61 Old Canton St, Alpharetta More info: 404-849-9644, email whitney@buildingcharacter.org

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: 94.9 THE BULL’S BIG COUNTRY FAN JAM What: Concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Canaan Smith and Maddie & Tae. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park More info: vzwamp.com

“CALENDAR GIRLS” What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “Calendar Girls,” with a script by Tim Firth, who also co-wrote the movie. When: 8 p.m., through Oct. 4 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: get.org/20152016-season

ARTIST COLLECTIVE What: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is hosting its first-ever artist collective, The Brushwork Society When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30-6 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 6 Where: 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: Free More info: roswellcac.com

SUMMER SERENDIPITY What: Summer Serendipity juried art show When: Where: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.5 p.m. thru Sept. 19 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 700, Johns Creek More info: 770-623-8448

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JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP What: If you want to learn

to express yourself through poetry, improve your writing skills or just appreciate the craft, join us and bring seven copies of your work to share. When: Saturdays, Sept. 19Oct. 24. 10:15 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

FOOD SAFETY FOR VOLUNTEERS WORKSHOP What: This workshop is for volunteers who work with food preparation at church, self-employed catering, and other non-commercial food preparation. When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Branch, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

ELSEWHERE: SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION What: The 44th Annual Georgia State Square Dance Association Convention will be held in Atlanta and include two days of dancing and other activities. When: Sept. 18-19 Where: Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area, 2000 Century Boulevard NE, Atlanta More info: Call 404-8492253 or go to GSSDA.org

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS What: The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, will present “Nature Connect: Art with Lego Bricks,” featuring 27 nature-themed sculptures. When: Sept. 19- Jan. 3 Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville More info. atlantabg.org/ visit/Gainesville

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Abbey of the Holy Goats brewery to open in Roswell By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell’s Kathy Davis will become the first female owner of a brewery later this year when her brewery, Abbey of the Holy Goats, begins production in Roswell. As a former Buddhist nun and nearly a goat farmer, Davis might not be considered a typical brewery owner, though she credits a few brews with altering her canonical course. Davis said she had taken her lay vows and was ready to move to Canada to enter the convent when a friend took her to the Brick Store Pub in Decatur. “Two weeks before I was to ship off to Nova Scotia to join the nunnery, my best friend took me to the Brick Store Pub and introduced me to Belgianstyle beer and we drank quite a bit of it,” Davis said. “She convinced me I would never be

able to see that again in a convent, so I quickly changed my tune about becoming a nun.” Davis then had aspirations to become a goat farmer. “I know people who own goats and I think they are quirky, fun animals. They are very interesting and they don’t play by any rules. They do whatever they want,” she said. That time, her parents offered occupational diversion in the form of a home-brewing kit. The first beer she brewed won first place in its category in a brewing contest. “I won several more awards after that,” she said. Bolstered by her success and still in search of a career, she decided to pursue the idea of opening a brewery and enrolled in business school at Georgia State University. “The plan came together at that point,” Davis said. “While I was at business school, I spent the entire time working on

this project. I wanted to be an entrepreneur and open my own business and I loved brewing, so the two just came together.” That was in 2010, and now Davis plans to have her dream come to fruition in late fall or early winter of this year. Abbey of the Holy Goats will have three production lines, a flagship line that will produce Belgian-style brews, a seasonal “brewer’s choice” line which Davis said will be “whatever we feel like brewing that season,” as well as a traditional souring line which will be inoculated with bacteria that will lend a pleasantly sour flavor to the beer. The sour beers will be fermented in oak vats and then barrel-aged in oak for at least a year.

Davis said the brewery’s output hasn’t been determined yet, but her focus initially will be on quality. “We’re not going to be huge by any stretch of the imagination. If we were brewing at capacity, we could brew a bunch of beer. But I would rather get brew quality over quantity,” she said. Once production starts, the beers will be available in one-way kegs, which are recyclable. According to Davis, the beers will also be bottled in the future. Davis said the name, Abbey of the Holy Goats, encompasses many of her interests in life. “The name comes from my interest in abbeys as far as living in them, and the beer styles, and the goats come from my love of goats. And, of course, it’s also a play on the words ‘holy ghost.’ The monastic lifestyle is still something that really interests me. No matter what religion you follow, it’s always a wonderful thing to endeavor towards.” The brewery is fully funded but a Kickstarter campaign will begin in the next few weeks that Davis hopes will stir community involvement in the brewery as well as provide funds for “fun” equipment and a tasting room.

Roswell brewer Kathy Davis plans to open Abbey of the Holy Goats brewery late this year, becoming the only all-female-owned Georgia brewery. Currently, Davis is the only employee but says she will begin hiring staff in the near future. For more information on Abbey of the Holy Goats, visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/HolyGoatBrew.

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The North Atlanta Business Post is hosting an after hours event in honor of the 2015, 40 under 40 nominees at Jekyll Brewing company in Alpharetta. Join us for food, drinks and networking.

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A WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON Wed., Oct. 21, 2015 • 11:30am - 1:00pm The Metropolitan Club, Alpharetta, GA

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Take advantage of this opportunity to be a partner in our community, to promote your reputation and brand, and to increase your visibility and drive sales. Be a part of this Alpharetta Chamber event, and drive the business that will drive our future.

Allison Moran, CEO of Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

CONNECT, SHARE AND LEARN. NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE. What makes this event unique? We’re networking with a purpose. Attendees are asked to be a new or nearly new winter accessory (hat, gloves, scarves, etc.) that will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities to benefit local women and children in need.

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September is national preparedness month FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – September is National Preparedness Month and the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges citizens to take time during the month to plan and prepare for disasters and emergency situations. “Spend some time this month taking proactive steps to become prepared,” EMA Director and Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “Developing an emergency plan and assembling a disaster supply kit can prove to be of tremendous benefit to all residents and businesses in times of emergencies.” Develop a Plan. It is important to create a plan in case of an emergency, whether you are at home, at work or on the go. Planning ahead will ensure you know what to do and have the supplies you need to be safe wherever you are. Sit down with family members before an emergency strikes and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in a crisis situation. Keep a copy of this plan in your disaster supply kit or another safe place where you can access it when you need it. Assemble a Kit. Every household is encouraged to assemble a disaster supply kit. Some items recommended for inclusion are: water (one gallon

per person per day, for at least three days), food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food), hand-operated can opener, radio (battery-powered or hand crank radio), flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, wrench or pliers to turn off utilities and local maps. Stay Informed: Weather Alert Notifications and Emergency Notification Calls. The Forsyth County EMA recommends that residents sign up for weather alert notifications, to be used in conjunction with the county’s outdoor severe weather sirens and a NOAA weather radio. These time-sensitive weather alerts will warn Forsyth County residents about severe thunderstorms, flash floods and tornadoes. Citizens can elect to be notified when alerts are issued via telephone calls, emails or text messages. There is no cost for citizens to register and receive these weather alerts, but phone usage or text charges may apply. To enroll, visit the Forsyth County website at www.forsythco.com and look for the ‘Sign up for Weather Alerts & Emergency Notifications’ icon on the home page. You will be directed to a secure sign-up page hosted by Twenty First Century Communications. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

Curves of Cumming launches dance and tone classes CUMMING, Ga. — Curves of Cumming is launching a new Curves Dance and Tone class starting in Sept. June Kahn, a nationally recognized fitness, Pilates and dance instructor developed the new classes, and will feature dance moves ranging from basic steps to hiphop, funk and Latin movements. The dance moves are conducted at one-minute intervals in between each strength-training machine within the circuit. Curves Dance and Tone is ideal for all fitness levels as members can keep the workout basic or progress as a variety of moves are added. “We’re excited to bring Curves Dance and Tone to our members of the Cumming community,” said Stephanie O’Bier, Curves of Cumming owner. “We pride ourselves on bringing the latest and greatest fitness offerings to our members. The new classes will offer a fun workout as well as variety for members looking to meet their health and wellness goals — all in an energetic setting.” Curves Dance and Tone classes are set to upbeat music and are offered within participating Curves locations. “Dance is one of the best activities you can do,” said June Kahn, special consultant to Curves. “Curves Dance and Tone is the perfect combination of cardio and strength intensive conditioning with the cognitive and social benefits of dance in our circuit set-

ting. I intentionally created a range of movements with varying skill levels to provide members with scalable workout options. My goal is to see members singing and dancing on their way out the door.” The classes are instructed by a Curves coach trained to deliver the moves and ensure safety and effectiveness, in between each strength-training machine within the circuit. “Strength training is imperative for osteoporosis prevention and sustained caloric burn among many other health advantages,” said Hannah Karass, vice president of programs and science for Curves. “Dance has been shown to have cognitive and cardiovascular benefits and also helps improve mood and balance. By combining strength training and dancing in one 30-minute class, we are creating a powerful combination where women will experience both fun and important health benefits long after the class. Curves Dance is the perfect complement to our already robust fitness offerings.” Curves Dance and Tone classes will be available starting Sept. at 1975 Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming, and are included in the Curves Fitness membership. For more information about Curves of Cumming, please contact Stephanie O’Bier at 678-947-3711 or visit www. curves.com. -Zenzele Price-Richardson

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Rescued tortoise ‘Pebbles’ makes friends at Autrey Mill Family took Pebbles in as tot tortoise but knew AM made a better home By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Exotic pet stores seem just that — exotic — because of the types of animals they traffic in, but store owners don’t always know what is best for the animals. That was the case with Pebbles, an African spurred tortoise who is now one of the celebrity animals living at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center. He thrives at the Nature Preserve, but that was not always the case. Years before he arrived at Autrey Mill, he was living in a pet store, where his life changed the day Meghan and Kevin Hopkins walked in and saw him. “I was watching them feed him, and I knew it was the wrong food. He should have been eating mostly hay and grain, but they were feeding him a lot of fruit,” Meghan Hopkins said. “He didn’t have a good enclosure at the store. He really needed to get out.” Meghan, who grew up in Mississippi and loved to raise animals, had owned turtles and tortoises all her life. “I looked at him, and I just felt he needed more than the [people at the pet store] could give him,” she said. “His shell was pyramided because of his diet.” Wade Chandler, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve director, explained pyramiding is caused by a too-rich diet in which the shell grows too fast. The shell grows in layered plates. But instead of adding smooth layers, it creates these bumpy little crests called pyramids when diets are too rich. “The shell is made of stuff

similar to your fingernails. Imagine what happens if two nails side by side grow into each other. Instead of the newer one growing over the older plate, the two plates grow at the same time, slowly bumping into each other and making pyramid-like ridges,” Chandler said. “We left him there in the shop, but when we got home we talked about it,” said Kevin Hopkins. They decided the best thing for the animal was to get him out of the pet store. Even if someone else bought him, chances were the new owners would not know any more about the proper care and feeding of a tortoise than the pet store did. “My wife knew the best place for him was with us.” Kevin said. So that is how “Gamgee” – their name for the tortoise – came to live with the Hopkins family. And things went well the first few years. Meghan got him on a more natural diet, and the pyramiding stopped. While he gets some occasional fruit as a treat, he eats much healthier now. “What we didn’t know was Gamgee was not nearly an adult yet. He just kept getting bigger and bigger,” Kevin said. So did the Hopkins family. Their two sons, Justin, 7, and Connor, 4, had started taking up a lot of room, too. So they wound up putting Gamgee in the garage. “But pretty soon, he just took over the whole garage,” Kevin said. “We finally realized we had to do something for him – to get him in a better place.” So, several years ago, they

Pebbles enjoys his straw-lined pen indoors, courtesy of a grant from Georgia Power Company. The small door at the top of the photo leads outdoors.

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The Hopkins family comes to visit their favorite tortoise, Pebbles, at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center. It was the Hopkins family who rescued Pebbles and ultimately brought him to live at Autrey Mill. donated the tortoise, now christened Pebbles, to the Nature Preserve. Chandler said it was a great day for Autrey Mill. “We want to focus on our native species at the Nature Center,” Chandler said. While Georgia’s native species of tortoise is the gopher tortoise, the gift of a non-native African spurred tortoise was happily accepted. “Pebbles is such a unique animal, and just a big tortoise.” He is certainly an eyecatcher, weighing in at about 40 pounds. He’s nothing like what anyone would typically see at Autrey Mill or anywhere else in Georgia. While Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is all about native Georgia species, Chandler said Pebbles offers the center an object lesson in trying to introduce non-native animals into an environment for which they are not adapted. Exotic species tend to either do very poorly or do so well that they upset the natural order of the environment they invade. Just think kudzu. “Pebbles is a tremendously valuable educational resource on several fronts. First, in the pet trade, tortoises are extremely long-lived. In captivity, a tortoise of Pebbles’ species can live to be 50 years to possibly 75 years old. Few people are prepared to take care of a pet that long-lived.” Chandler said no one is entirely sure how long they can live because tortoises are relatively new to the pet trade. But they are known to live at

least 60 years in the wild. One of many lessons Pebbles helps illustrate is just what pet owners are taking on with such an exotic animal. “This is the size area you need, and it’s quite a bit of space,” Chandler said. “If you can’t provide the space then you need to rethink having it at all. The other thing is if you have one, you’re going to have it your whole life.” Since Georgia’s native tortoises are a threatened species, Autrey Mill could only keep one in captivity if it had been deemed non-releasable. Pebbles makes it possible for the Nature Preserve to show many of the characteristics of a native species without going through the process of acquiring a non-releasable, threatened gopher tortoise. “So we are able to get the tortoise education in by using a non-native species,” Chandler said. Pebbles is also Autrey Mill’s goodwill ambassador. When they go to schools or events such as Johns Creek’s Fall Family Festival, they will often take Pebbles. His handlers put him on the ground and off he goes – at tortoise speed – which makes children squeal and giggle. Once you meet Pebbles, you don’t easily forget the experience. People are initially surprised by how quickly he moves. They enjoy seeing him out and about in the outdoor ring he has access to. “Pebbles has a lot of personality. He’ll come to people.

MASTER OF ALL HE SURVEYS: In the enclosure built as an Eagle Scout project, Pebbles is master of all he surveys. We have visitors who come almost every day. He will come right to them. I’m 100 percent convinced he knows their voice,” he said. “The minute they start talking, he heads right over there. And that’s because he usually gets a snack.” He likes lettuce, kale, cabbage and the occasional carrot. He loves fruit but, as a desert tortoise, can’t have much because it’s not good for him. “It has been such a community effort to provide for him. A Georgia Power grant built his pen. Eagle Scout projects expanded his habitat.” Chandler said it was a lucky day indeed for Pebbles when the Hopkins family rescued him. “They got him to where he needs to be,” Chandler said.

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW, CHATTAHOOCHEE VS. CENTENNIAL:

Knights look to repeat last year’s success over Cougars JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee and Centennial will square off for the 14th time when they meet Sept. 18. Chattahoochee currently holds the series lead, 7-6. Last season, Centennial’s Aaron Turk returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and the Knights never looked back, defeating the Cougars 45-31. The Knight’s Casen Conway compiled four total touchdowns, three through the air and one on the ground. The Knights’ offense has struggled to find its rhythm, scoring only a single touchdown in their opening two games against Roswell and South Forsyth. Centennial’s relatively inexperienced defense gave up 73 points in those games.

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Chattahoochee’s offense will once again be led by junior quarterback Chase Owens, who threw for 187 yards and ran for 138, scoring four touchdowns in total in last year’s game against the Knights. The Cougars’ defense has also struggled, allowing 88 points in their opening two games. The matchup is likely to produce a

lot of points as both defenses have been lackluster so far this season. While the Knights’ offense has not put up huge numbers, they have faced tough defenses in their opening games, something the Cougars have not experienced. Look for a back-and-forth game between the offenses. Our prediction: Centennial 35, Chattahoochee 27.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW, ALPHARETTA VS. LAMBERT:

Raiders, Longhorns meet in huge region 6-AAAAAA matchup PREDICTING THE GAME:

LOCK OF THE WEEK Alpharetta 28

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ara leads the team in tackles and sacks. However, the defense has had to rely on the Raiders’ offensive production as they gave up an average of 30 points per game against Milton and West Forsyth. The Raiders needed a touchdown in the final minute of their game against West Forsyth to take the win, 43-39. The Longhorns opened their region play schedule against Johns Creek Sept. 4, winning 32-15. Quarterback Richie Kenney went 13-19 for 143 yards and six rushers compiled 223 yards on the

ground. The Lambert defense will have to step against an Alpharetta offense that is averaging 34 points per game and 300 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, the Raiders’ defense must focus its efforts after giving up 39 points to West Forsyth. In what should be an exciting game that has huge implication in region 6-AAAAAA, Alpharetta’s powerful offense should be enough to hold off the Longhorns. Our prediction: Alpharetta 28, Lambert 13.

LAMBERT 32 –JOHNS CREEK 15

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The AlpharettaLambert matchup will likely have huge implications for the region 6-AAAAAA standings. Both the Raiders and the Longhorns joined region 6-AAAAAA and Alpharetta has finished atop the standings every year since. For the past two seasons, Lambert has finished runner-up to the Raiders. Alpharetta has owned the series between the two teams — they are 3-0 since their first meeting in 2012. Last season, Alpharetta won 35-17. Alpharetta’s offense has been led by sophomore quarterback Matt Downing, who averaged 189 yards per game in the Raiders’ opening two games. Downing has found reliable targets in seniors Nick Carlton and Darryl Bivers. Nasir Bing compiled 229 rushing yards in those games, leading the team in rushing. Senior defensive lineman Dante Par-

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Goodbye, Mary Elizabeth Girl loses fight with cancer ALPHARETTA Ga. - After a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, the rarest and most aggressive form of leukemia, 12-year-old Mary Elizabeth Paris, of Alpharetta, lost her fight with cancer Sept. 3. Her mother, Mandi Posey Paris, wrote on Facebook, “She's gone. If tears or love could have saved her she would have lived a million more years. My miracle.” The Alpharetta community mourned in the days following by releasing gold balloons, displaying gold ribbons and donating to childhood cancer research. Mandi wrote a year ago for UGA Miracle, “When I see

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Creekside Corner... and its dreamer/owner Cherith Reid By LORI WYNNE CUMMING. GA — Cherith Reid is a dreamer in action. Visitors to her roadside store at the corner of Shiloh and Majors in Cumming can literally see her dreams coming true. The Creekside Corner Store, which Reid opened this past May, is a cozy gift shop and produce stand providing unique local gifts and produce. A place where people stop to shop and stay to visit, the store was the apex of a journey that had a heartbreaking start just two years earlier. In 2013, she and her first husband were living in East Cobb with their five children when tragedy struck. “My husband died of a massive heart attack in our home in front of our 7-yearold twins,” she said. The family’s world and lifestyle was changed in an instant. Looking back, she says she is so proud of her children (Deja, 19, Jade, 17, Dru, 13, and 10-year-old twins Israel and Isa) and how they have dealt with their father’s death. The twins gave the family comfort by saying, “Daddy’s in heaven now.” Raising five kids and managing the family home single-handedly didn’t leave the widow much time to date or dream, but she missed interacting with people. While she wasn’t looking for a knight in shining armor, she found one in Stacey Reid of Cumming on Match.com. “We connected immediately and knew this was something special. I told my mom after our first date, I wanted to marry Stacey.” When she saw her soon-to-be second husband’s family home and property located at 7404 Majors Road, she was immediately struck with the beauty and history of the place. The dreamer inside her was reawakened as she recalled always wanting to own a restaurant. “Stacey’s mother is a wonderful cook. She has some delicious recipes,” Reid said, adding her new husband’s synergy created a dream plan for the location that was known in the past as Pop’s Corner Market.

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Leilani Jade Jeanis, Cherith Reid and Cherith's mother Tylie Baker.

NSW: How did the Creekside Corner Store get started? “I wanted the opportunity to combine home and business. A place where my kids can come and be with me. I feel at home here in the produce stand and gift shop. I love interacting with people. I wanted to do something with the situation that has been given to me and my family. I was raised in Stone Mountain and all of my kids were born at Northside Hospital. We love it here in Cumming and feel very welcome here.” What are your long-term goals for Creekside Corner? “By 2016 I would like to expand on the property to include my mini donkeys and chickens. Stacey would like to build a feed-andseed store. I still have my dream of a standalone biscuit trailer on the property, too. Describe the products at Creekside Corner. “Rustic home decor, specialty condiments, unique gifts, some local honey, produce and fresh eggs. We will sell pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in the winter. I’m always looking for Georgia-produced products to sell. If you are a local artisan, I would love to meet you and see your product. “Bring the family and stay for a while. Come and enjoy some old-fashioned Coca-Colas on our made-to-order swing bed. We have a couple of fire pits ready for roasting marshmallows. All of my customers become my friends.”

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Do you have a daily affirmation that you use to get through the day? “Don’t sweat the small stuff. After all my kids and I have been through, I see life in a different perspective. I realize that life is short and precious.

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YMCA introduces ‘Teaching Garden’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Visitors cannot help but notice the garden while walking into the front doors of the Alpharetta YMCA, but may not know all the different plants that have made a home in the garden. Even the flowers at the front desk come from the garden. The Garden Committee is ready to help visitors to recognize these plants as well as educate promising gardeners on techniques that will help them in their home gardens. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Garden Committee is a group of gardeners that have tasked themselves with turning the six garden beds in front of the YMCA facility into an educational opportunity, as well as increase the quality of the garden. The committee has purposed each individual bed with a simple theme in mind. This spring, with the help of Arnold Mill Nursery, a plan was drawn and executed for the theme of each bed. The gardeners felt that by setting up the beds in this manner, they could more easily assist visitors seeking to learn more about growing specific plant varieties. One bed is primarily blueberry bush and strawberry plants, with daffodils and other spring plants scattered around them. The Georgia native plants garden is sponsored by the Georgia Native Plant Society with the plants coming from their rescue digs. This bed is sure to be of interest to visitors unfamiliar with plants native to the state. Another bed is host to perennial plants that will return each year and multiply, giving the opportunity for members to take home plants from the YMCA garden. The annual bed is home to a variety of plants. This garden spot should spark interest in members for plants they would like in their own gardens. The fifth bed has all herbs, some perennial and some annuals, which members are welcome

Children gather in front of one of the garden beds outside the Alpharetta YMCA. to take cuttings from for their home cooking use. The final and tastiest bed is composed of vegetables, and falls under the care of the youth programs. The YMCA kids had an opportunity this summer to learn more about plants and gardening, and of course had the opportunity to enjoy eating the fruits or vegetables of their own labor. Contact the YMCA at 770-664-1220 with ideas and suggestions. —Zenzele Price-Richards

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‘The Pen and the Sword’ available for online purchase By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell author L. Todd Webb’s debut thriller novel, “The Pen and the Sword,” is now available for online purchase and will be hitting local bookshelves soon. “The Pen and the Sword” follows down-and-out journalist Rick Jackson, who is caught up in a whirlwind of controversy in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. A cabal seeks the lost-lost Book of Fatimah, an Islamic book that would unify all sects of Islam. As legend has it, whoever possesses the book will have the power to hold dominion over future events. The cabal uses Jackson’s troubled past to blackmail him into communicating their version of the truth to the American public. The novel follows Jackson and CIA agent Gin DuPree as they attempt to locate the Book of Fatimah through Jerusalem, Kufa, Samarra and Washington, D.C. amid blackmail, violence and deception. The novel took Webb nearly three years to complete, an entire year of which was spent researching the Islamic faith

“The Pen and the Sword” follows down-and-out journalist Rick Jackson, who is caught up in a whirlwind of controversy in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. and the Middle East. “The research coalesced into a novel,” he said. “This book was conceived as I researched the underlying cause of the Arab Spring movement. I became fascinated with the history of Islam and that of the entire region, especially the events surrounding the end of World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and then the Caliphate. “I didn’t know about Islam but I was very curious about it. It ended up being a very interesting topic for me, especially when you see how it interacts with Western civilization now. As I dug deeper and began to write, actual events in the Middle East began to parallel my story. We can all hope that events don’t continue to devolve into the state portrayed

in the book,” said Webb. Webb said the book is definitely for an adult audience. Regarding the subject matter, he said, “I think it might spark a little bit of controversy.” “The Pen and the Sword” will be the first in a series of books by Webb. He has already begun working on the follow-up novel. According to Webb, who started his own company to publish the book, he has learned a “Master’s-level degree” knowledge of marketing and publishing. He said he chose to publish the novel as an independent author, foregoing large companies. He chose not to go the popular route of self-publishing through online companies, as he said they may contribute to small bookstores going out of business.

“The Pen and the Sword” is debut novel by Roswell author L. Todd Webb. The novel is now available in print and Kindle versions on Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Webb said he is working with local bookstores

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Screen 2 analysis complete for Ga. 20 corridor CUMMING, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed another phase in the evaluation to reduce the number of alternatives proposed for the Ga. 20 corridor from I-575 in Canton to Ga. 400 in Cumming. Ga. 20 has exceeded its capacity and multiple improvements are needed to reduce congestion and improve safety and mobility in Cherokee and Forsyth counties. The Screen 2 analysis reduces the larger number of alternatives to a reasonable range of two strategies – which would be widening the existing corridor and widening the existing corridor with localized bypasses. This allows the department to continue refining and evaluating these options in preparation for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

“We wanted local input on how best to improve Ga. 20 while enhancing the communities along the corridor and we got it,” said Cynthia Burney, Ga. 20 project manager for GDOT. “Now that we have narrowed to two alternatives, we hope to have the same degree of public input in helping to finalize them.” A series of public meetings were held in 2013 to collect public input on proposed improvements. At the upcoming public information open houses, GDOT officials will present the results of the Screen 2 analysis, which will share alternatives eliminated from consideration and solicit input on those recommended for additional study. There will be no formal presentations at the meetings, and identical information will be presented at each.

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Stockings and Clyde CUMMING, Ga. — There’s a loving kitty here in the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s cat room who dreams of her person finding her soon. Her name is Stockings and she’s a beautiful tuxedo kitty with a pink nose that’s almost as adorable as her personality. Sweet and gentle, Stockings would make a great companion for someone, or she would make a loving family pet. She gets along well with others and probably would get along the best with kitties that are sweet natures like her. Fill out an application on Stockings at

www.forsythpets.org, or meet her in the cat room at the adoption center. Here’s Clyde! This tabby male kitten is an adorably vocal little guy. He’s and attention seeker with a loud purr, rambunctious and fun. Like most kittens, he loves to play, play, play, and while not playing, he’s happy to nap. He has lots of energy and is ready to find a home where he can play and grow up into a happy and healthy cat. Meet Clyde at the kitten room at the adoption center. It’s located at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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Raven CUMMING, Ga. — But Raven is already missing her long-time pal, Baxter, who was recently adopted from the Humane Society of Forsyth County. Raven is an American Staff/Labrador and she is two-years and nine- months old. In her HSFC dog building kennel, Raven is very active and stressed out. But outside the shelter doors, Raven is a very different dog. She is very calm, even hopeful-looking. Fill out an application on Raven at www.forsythpets.org, or meet her at the adoption center. It’s located at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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Jupiter CUMMING, Ga. — Jupiter says it’s tough being the smallest at the shelter. As a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix, Jupiter is hoping to catch some interest and find himself a home. This cute little guy has a great personality and a clean kennel 100 percent of the time. Fill out an application on Jupiter or any of the Humane Society’s pets up for adoption at www.forysthpets.org. Meet Jupiter at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming 30041. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

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A helmet and roses greet visitors to the 9/11 remembrance service.

Remembers: Forsyth, Fulton Counties hold 9/11 ceremonies Continued from Page 1 piece came agreements, including the promise that it would always be accessible to the public and, should the public safety complex be torn down, the piece would be returned to New York. “We take those agreements very seriously,” Shivers said. “So much so, when we were preparing this memorial to place here, our mechanics nicked off a few sharp pieces resulting in a small pile of shavings. We sent that pile back to FDNY’s chief. It was the right thing to do and it showed how sincerely we took

that promise to them.” The wall is bare behind the steel. Visitors are able to walk all the way around it and are encouraged to touch it, pray and remember, Coleman said. “It’s an honor to have it here,” Shivers said. “It’s something all Forsyth County firefighters are passionate about. Never forgetting about 9/11 means never forgetting. We will continue to make sure future generations learn the history behind this piece here.” The World Trade Center remnant is located at 3520 Settingdown Road in Cumming and can be seen during normal business hours or by request.

Fire Chief Danny Bowman, left, salutes the flag with Senator Michael Williams.

Joey Smith rings the bell in the “555” code to signify a death in the department.

Before a fire bell rang 45 times, signifying the fire code “555” three times, Division Chief Kevin Wallace explains bells used to be the only way firefighters could communicate. The “555” code meant there had been a death in the department.

Senator Michael Williams shakes the hands of each firefighter recruit.

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New Bulloch, Roosevelt published ROSWELL, Ga. – Two local historians have compiled a collection of love letters between two of the nation’s greatest lovers – Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., parents of President Teddy Roosevelt. This 1853 story, “Mittie & Thee: An 1853 Roosevelt Romance,” told through one year of courtship letters between New York City’s Theodore Roosevelt (Senior) and Miss Mittie Bulloch of Georgia, echoes through time. Her heritage is one of patriotism, education and Southern social standing. He is the fifth son of a wealthy

Transcribed and presented just as written, these love letters tell the story not only of two young lovers but also of the social mores of 1853. New York City businessman of Dutch heritage. Their 1853 courtship, conducted mostly through letters, provides the reader with an intimate peek into their personal love story.

Transcribed and presented just as written, these love letters tell the story not only of two young lovers but also of the social mores of 1853. The authors allow the letters to

stand on their own, presenting only the necessary background to the story, a glimpse of 1853 life, and explanations of persons and events as needed. Connie M. Huddleston, a professional historian and historic preservation consultant, has researched the Bulloch family for more than ten years. This is her first book on the Bulloch family, however, three more are in progress. This is her fourth history volume. Gwendolyn I. Koehler, a former educator and the current education director at Bulloch Hall has researched Bulloch/ Roosevelt family connections for twelve years. This book is the first volume of a set of

Input: Continued from Page 9 have nothing to do with a community where traffic doesn’t move. Everybody’s looking forward to McGinnis Ferry having an expansion.” For those unable to attend, written statements can be submitted until Sept. 21 to John Cunard, Director of Engineering for Forsyth County,110 East Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, GA 30040

three and is her second book. The book, “Mittie & Thee: An 1853 Roosevelt Romance” will be available Oct. 14, 2015. -Zenzele Price-Richardson The display can be viewed at the Forsyth County Engineering Department office located at 110 East Main Street, Suite 120, in Cumming. Plans will also be available at the GDOT District Office located at 2505 Athens Highway, Gainesville, and the GDOT District Office located at 5025 New Peachtree Road in Chamblee. Project information will also be available after the open house on the GDOT website http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/ Public/PublicOutreach.

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CALEA: Continued from Page 1 troublesome feeling about CALEA, which is the national accreditation program for law enforcement agencies. Obtaining certification is recognition of compliance to a rigorous set of standards in all phases of department training, record keeping and safety. Since becoming the sheriff in 2013, Piper said he was skeptical of getting reaccredited due to previous encounters

with the agency, although he wanted to give it one more shot. But after disagreeing with CALEA staff, Piper decided to withdraw from seeking reaccreditation effective Sept. 1. In emails from CALEA to the sheriff, CALEA did outline areas of the standard which they said were “problematic as Georgia State Statute includes certain property crimes (burglary) in their ‘forcible felony’ definition.” CALEA wanted the standard amended to include the phrase “immediate danger,” which CALEA said in their

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper email. The sheriff said he saw no reason to deviate from the Official Code of Georgia. Piper said the redundancy and cost of the national program, along with requirements that conflict with Georgia state law, have made it necessary for FCSO to withdraw from CALEA’s program. He said Hall County also withdrew from CALEA. In the Sept. 2 issue of the Forsyth Herald, CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley said no CALEA standards conflict with any state laws.

DEATH NOTICES Virginia Barron, 92 of Cumming, passed away September 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joseph Slater Bruce, 58, passed away August 31, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mary Lynn Holmen, of Roswell, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Elaine Reed, of Alpharetta, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

The Georgia deadly force standard “No law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision of this state shall adopt or promulgate any rule, regulation, or policy which prohibits a peace officer from using that degree of force to apprehend a suspected felon which is allowed by the statutory and case law of this state.” Piper again pointed out that the standard Forsyth has used had never been singled out and yet now CALEA is saying it must be changed. Hartley did say a possible reason the standard was not acceptable now may be due to the fact that the same assessors are never used for the same agencies. That further convinced the sheriff that any change was unnecessary and could put the department in the position of contravening state law.

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Carolyn Cass, 95, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Henry Johnston, III, 49, of Cumming, passed away August 30, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Robert Davis, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away September 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Charles Letner, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Timothy Charles Evans, 47, of Cumming, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Charles Junior Smith, 80, of Cumming, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Willene Strickland, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

a sale to a 42-year-old man in Venezuela, but the sale fell through and the man would not be receiving his deposit back. In the months since, the man called the teller’s husband to argue, but his number was eventually blocked by the couple in June. Then in September, the

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Emery Camille Funkhouser, 7, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Patterson & Son Canton Hill Funeral Home.

Dana Charles Lipscomb, 58, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Charles H. Gaylor, Jr., 83, of Cumming, passed away August 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Martha Sue Martin, 79, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Thomas Theodore Guins, Jr., 89, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

William Hayes McMaty, 54, of Cumming, passed away September 2, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

James Hardin, of Alpharetta, passed away September 2, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rajendra Patel, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

George Haynie, of Roswell, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

David Lee Quigley, of Cumming, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

of Bernice Thomason, Cumming, passed away September 6, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Charles R. Tidd, 86, of Cumming, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Nhien Vu, of Roswell, passed away September 7, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Winnie Mae Wright, of Milton, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

going to pass by. Keith and his mates did not know what to make of it all. But he was topside as the ship passed by starboard and snapped a photo of it as it passed. Then entire German crew was turned out in full-dress uniform and saluted as they slowly passed by. And on the stern, they flew

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“You can’t alter Georgia state law,” Piper said. “It is in writing. I’d be violating the law by changing [our deadly force standard].” The sheriff also balked at CALEA’s suggestion that he dedicate three personnel to maintain records of CALEA compliance. Piper said the FCSO will continue to maintain its Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program administered by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. 33-year-old pregnant woman received a call while at work from the man who threatened to kill her and said he was going to be outside the bank waiting for her if he didn’t get his money back. She told officers she had nothing to do with the party-equipment business and wasn’t sure how the man tracked her down as they’ve never spoken. At this point, it is unclear if the man is in the United States or is calling from Venezuela. the Stars and Stripes. It was to say on this day, at this time, everyone was an American, Keith said. What united us all in those early days was the resolve not to bow to the terror, and to not let it pull us apart. In 2015, that message has not changed. We have seen the terror morph into something far worse than we imagined in 2001. We must look for the unity of purpose we sought then, for the lesson of today is that the terror is not going away. the property. Resident Pat Pearson was there representing Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, the neighbor directly adjacent to the property. He said it looked like a good project, given the difficulty of the property. “I would much rather see this project than some things that could come in here,” Pearson said. “The church sees it as a chance to expand our market.”

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Mill Springs Academy finalist in STEM Education Awards Recognizing excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math education in Georgia ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) announced that Mill Springs Academy has been named as a finalist in the Middle School category for the 2015 Georgia STEM Education Awards. The Georgia STEM Education Awards recognizes schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education in Georgia. Mill Springs Academy offers a STEM enrichment class for students in grades 7-12 and the highlight of the course is the Amateur Radio Station on campus. With the help of North Fulton Amateur Radio League, we have a super antenna and designated call sign (W4MSA). To date 20 students have earned their Ham Radio License. “Students with disabilities are generally underrepresented in STEM fields of study, but at Mill Springs we make STEM available and fun for everyone.” - Annette Higgins, Assistant Principal Pre Upper School

Winners competed in 8 different categories in the statewide event. “It was truly a challenge to choose from among the many applicants from around Georgia for these finalists,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We applaud all of our applicants for their excellent work in STEM.” “It is so gratifying to see STEM education gaining momentum throughout the state of Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, executive director of TAG-Ed. “The programs selected as finalists are leading the way in this effort and sharing best practices that will prepare our students for the challenges ahead.” Winners are to be announced during a special awards gala on August 28th, held at the Carlos Community Center in Atlanta. The event was sponsored in part by Georgia Tech Research Institute, Promethean, and Cisco. For more information about TAG and the Fourth Annual Georgia STEM Education Awards visit: http://www. tagonline.org/events/stem-educationawards/. -Zenzele Price RIchardson

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Collectibles Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362. Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610

Furniture LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722

Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404-242-4022 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042

Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921 DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022

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

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

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

Medical Equipment TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-3452372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404345-2372 Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404345-2372 HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

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

Real Estate

Waterfront Ouside Ga

Acreage/Lots

BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC

Country Ranch 1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr Murphy Drive. in Cherokee County. Wooded, sloped lot, asphalt drive. All utilities at road. $50,000 Owner related to agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $150. 770993-0835 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-8430362 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410

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

Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $30,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678341-7400 office, 404660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

Home for Sale

5135 Fieldgate Ridge DR, Cumming. FMLS#5590473. 234,900. Stunning move in ready home in sought after, family friendly neighborhood. New hand scraped wood floors & ceramic tile just installed! Impressive 2 story foyer, large master up. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS - 770-4972000, Jessica Alred, Phone: 770-400-9797.

3280 Aldrich DR, C u m m i n g . FMLS#5569778. $514,900. Beautiful 4 side brick estate home located in Lake Astoria. This home is well appointed and features 2 story foyer, hardwoods, office/ formal living room, great room w/coffered ceilings. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, Christina Abunassar, Phone: 919-389-8317.

Commercial Space for Lease

Cycle $160.

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620 TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678339-0410

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

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537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 1200-3600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

6475 Byerly Turk WAY, C u m m i n g . FMLS#5533347. 502,500. Fanstatic home! Totally renovated-new hardwood floors, new roof, new kitchen, new lighting as well as new furnace & air conditioning units. Master bedroom on main. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, Carroll Cunningham, Phone: 706-429-6437.

Commercial Space for Sale

2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

6625 Tyler Way in Cumming. Beautiful 3BR/2BA painted Brick Ranch on a Culdesac. This home has a large private fenced backyard, low maintenance home. $235,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-291 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Business Services Business Opportunity

6102 Odell ST, C u m m i n g . FMLS#5566302. $499,900. Move in ready into the highly coveted neighborhood of Vickery! Huge, four sided, brick home w/ fantastic full finished terrace level with bedroom, full bathroom, and office or media room. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, K A T H L E E N HERNANDEZ, Phone: 678-300-2863.

Classified Deadline 9/24/15 5pm for ads running the week of 9/28/15

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

Instruction Tutoring Joni Parks Certified K- 5 teacher 31 years teaching experience. Specializing; math/reading/language arts. Available MondayFriday/3PM-6 PM. 678-643-9119. jonipembparks @hotmail.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING Cleaning Services

Flooring

Haulers

Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404-468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

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

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Home Improvement

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Lawn Care

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Training fuels all of our success!!! If you want to know how to thrive, not just survive, in the Real Estate Industry Training, Team Work, and a proven track record is the key to our success. Keller Williams Realty Community Partners is the leading Real Estate Company in Forsyth County and North Georgia. Over the last decade the Real Estate market has undoubtedly had its ups and downs. Throughout it all, Keller Williams associates have strived to deliver outstanding service and connection to our community by building many partnerships with local charities, businesses, schools and families. There is a reason

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CUMMING - 1705 Spot Rd Connector 1.35 acres with office/commercial potential Reduced to $124,900 Owner Agent. CUMMING - 6625 Tyler Way 3br/2ba $235,900

why Forsyth is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States; Number 1 for parks and recreations, arts and entertainment, dining and, of course great business opportunities. Keller Williams Realty Community Partners has served our community for over 10 years. Our amazing, hardworking agents bring outstanding knowledge of the Industry and the area we are proud to serve.

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CUMMING - 5050 Mundy Dr 5br/4ba • 4,000 sq. ft. • level lot • large master suite • well maintained • MOVE IN READY! $305,000

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CUMMING - 3575 Bonneville Drive 0.23 acres in Shady Shores $30,000

CUMMING - 2376 Bethelview Road • 1.07 acres CBD zoned $499,000 Owner Agent.

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