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Library changes hands

Goodbye, Mary Elizabeth

County deeds over land to Alpharetta ►►PAGE 6

Teen loses fight with cancer ►►PAGE 9

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County seeks input on new Ga. 400 interchange Will add exit near McGinnis Ferry Road

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

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com 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

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MILTON, Ga. – A young child is safe after Alpharetta and Milton first responders rescued her from drowning in a pool Aug. 1. Emergency crews were alerted to the pool on Providence Oak Circle from which a 3-year-old child had been pulled and was not breathing. Alpharetta Engine 5 and Milton Rescue 42 responded to the scene, began rescue efforts and loaded the girl into an

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.

Hungry thief is hungry no more MILTON, Ga. - A thief used a woman’s stolen credit card to buy lunch Aug. 27. According to the victim, she went to work at her Windward Parkway job and placed her personal items in a locker. Her purse, however, was too big to fit in the locker, so she put it aside. At lunchtime, she discovered someone had gone through her purse and stolen her wallet, which included a Social Security card and credit cards. A check with her bank confirmed the credit card was twice used that day at the nearby Which Wich sandwich shop.

Keep theft all in the family ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A mother-daughter duo were arrested Aug. 27 at North Point Mall for allegedly stealing several dresses. According to store employees, they saw Sipin Widjaja, 55, and her daughter, Erika Tjoe, 30, both of Woodstock, enter the Macy’s location and browse

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DUI arrests

►► Courtney Amanda Pena, 25, of

Atlanta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for

ambulance. She was taken to a hospital where she eventually recovered, weeks later. Milton and Alpharetta have for years shared emergency services. The purpose is to get the closest units to the scene fastest, regardless of city. “People could care less what is written on the side of a police car or fire engine when an emergency exists. They want the nearest help available,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary George.

through clothing. They were seen allegedly selecting several dresses from the racks and then entering the fitting rooms. When they exited, they had six fewer dresses than when they went in. When they left the store, security searched the women’s bags and found the dresses, valued at $436. Both were charged with shoplifting.

$28K jewels, $3K cash stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole $28,000 worth of jewelry and over $3,000 in cash from a Johns Creek home Aug. 27. The victims, on Minden Chase, told police their daughter arrived home from school about 2 p.m. and found the back door forced open and the home ransacked. A laptop and $700 cash was taken from the daughter’s room. More than $28,000 in jewelry was reported missing along with $3,300 in cash. A neighbor told police she saw a heavyset, middle-aged man being dropped off in the neighborhood near the victim’s home.

Why steal at all? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood woman was arrested Aug. 29 after allegedly stealing $308 in merchandise. She had $300 in cash in her purse at the time.

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Cornelius, North Carolina, was arrested Aug. 26 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and wanted person. ►► Vamshidhar Rao Nadipelli, 31, of Gates Terrace, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 22 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired tag.

Police say Attar Bayan, 24, of Ellenwood, was seen selecting several watches and place them in a bag. She allegedly did the same with a bottle of perfume. Bayan was stopped as she left the store without paying for the items. A search of her bags allegedly turned up the items, valued at just over $300. In her purse, police found $300 in cash. She was arrested for shoplifting.

Love triangle gets violent JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A woman’s two lovers became engaged in a fight, ending with a gun going off Aug. 28 at a Brittingham Court home. The ex-husband reportedly came over to the woman’s home at her request to discuss child-support payments. According to the report, “One thing led to another,” and the couple ended up in the shower together. At this time, the new boyfriend arrived at the house. The ex-husband fled with his clothing and a pistol to hide in the closet in one of the children’s rooms. Knowing something was amiss, the boyfriend went to his bedroom and grabbed a machete. He began searching the home. He found the ex-husband and the two began fighting. The gun went off during the fight and the woman called police. Both men were treated for injuries received during the fight.

DRUG arrests ►► Luis E. Del Valle, 22, of Roswell

Creek Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 27 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Larmonte Bernard Wells, 21, of Stone Mountain, was arrested Aug. 26 on North Point Circle in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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Driver leaves apology note for cop ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta police officer received an unusual response from a driver Sept. 4. According to police, an officer stopped a young woman in the morning for speeding. When she received the ticket, she said, “Thank you,” and signed it. Before the officer could walk away, she handed

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Milton declares ‘Constitution Week’ MILTON, Ga. – September 17, 2015 marks the 228th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitution Convention. Each year, the president proclaims Constitution Week for the week of Sept. 17-23. This year, Milton joined with the president. The Milton Mayor and City Council were joined Sept. 9 by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Children of the American Revolution (CAR). Members of the DAR, SAR, CAR proclaim Constitution Week in Milton with the mayor and City Council. With the council are, from left: Catherine Jimenez, Paul Prescott, Paula Nelson (Regent, Martha Stewart Bulloch DAR Chapter), Rick Reese, Mary Simonds, Bill Cable, Carol Bryant, Joyce Mortison (Regent, Chestatee River DAR Chapter), Carol Wuthrich, Elisa Jimenez (President, Martha Stewart Bulloch CAR Society) and Monty Johnson. —Jonathan Copsey

MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s 2016 budget had its first hearing Sept. 9 and, according to Finance Director Stacey Inglis, all things are heading in the right direction. Inglis said 37 percent of the city’s revenue comes from property taxes. All told, the city brought in $26 million in revenue. Property tax collections are expected to be nearly $1 million higher than last year, bringing in $9.6 million. Likewise, the city’s share of the Local Option Sales Tax is $400,000 higher than expected.

The only new hire expected is a conservation project manager. Expenditures of note in the Police Department are a $15,000 fingerprint scanner and 40 new radios to conform to the city’s new radio system. In the Fire Department, they are also buying new radios, but also asking for money for a public-education program ($4,000) and landscaping at fire stations Nos. 41 and 43 ($32,000). The Public Works Department has seen some restructuring, with some employees moving over from Community Development “where their duties were more in-line with the function of the department,” reads the report. Three were moved. This accounts for a 15

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Crabapple Fest hits Milton Saturday, Oct. 3 Fall festival features vendors, artists, football MILTON, Ga. -- The arrival of fall in Milton can mean only one thing: It’s almost time for Crabapple Fest. Held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple, Crabapple Fest will again see the City of Milton and non-profit Crabapple Community Association (CCA) combine to put on one massive destination festival. Once again, the fall festival will greet the community, including: • Antiques and art from nearly 100 juried vendors; • An 8-foot LED game day screen featuring SEC college football action from Carl Black of Roswell Buick GMC Dealer;

• Games, rides and activities for kids; • Local food and drinks. Parking and attendance are free. Shuttles will be available all day from Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Milton High School and Crabapple Baptist Church. Crabapple Fest is located in the heart of downtown Milton at 12650 Crabapple Road. “We’ve really pulled out all the stops again this year to bring everyone more of what they love about the festival,” said Peyton Jamison, president of CCA. “We’ll have great antiques and art, football and the best of North Fulton’s food scene. For full information about Crabapple Fest, visit www. crabapplefest.com. To talk about the festival, ask questions or spread the word, use #crabapplefest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. —Jonathan Copsey

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Fulton County has officially donated the site of the old public library to Alpharetta.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It’s official – Alpharetta now owns the site of the former public library. In action taken Sept. 2, the Fulton County Commission voted to deed roughly 3 acres of land and a building located at the corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street to the City of Alpharetta. The former public library was closed earlier this year. “We are pleased that the property will remain in public hands so that it can continue

to serve as an amenity to the citizens of Alpharetta,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “We are grateful to the members of the County Commission for today’s action and for fulfilling the assurances previously made to us.” In December 2013, Alpharetta donated 3 acres of land in its City Center Project to Fulton County to serve as the site for the new Alpharetta Branch Library. Shortly after making the donation the City began conversations with

members of the County Commission to express their interest in gaining control of the Canton Street site. The city plans to hold an open house at Alpharetta City Hall beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 to begin a public conversation on the future use of the Canton Street property. The purpose of that session is to provide Alpharetta citizens with an opportunity to share their ideas for how the property should be used. —Jonathan Copsey

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Rudy’s said, “This event will be an opportunity for Milton residents to see our unique blend of half gift shop, half everyday market, mingle with your neighbors and friends, taste delicious local foods and enjoy free kids activities. We love this community and we’re really thankful to be a part of it.” Additionally, the first 20 attendees will receive special discounts and free coffee. There will be giveaways including naming rights for a new coffee drink to be featured on the menu for a month, gift cards, coffee and more local treats. Businesses in Milton are encouraged to contact Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne. boston@cityofmiltonga.us if they would be willing to host an event in order to introduce their particular product or service to Milton residents. Better Together will then work with the business to plan an event that will be educational, productive and enjoyable to all. Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors. —Jonathan Copsey

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CLUSTER HOUSING IN MILTON

RESIDENTS OF MILTON IT IS TIME TO TAKE ACTION! On August 26th, for the SECOND time, the Milton Planning Commission unanimously rejected, 7 - 0, the proposed zoning change misleadingly called the Conservation Subdivision Ordinance (CSO). Simply put, this is a zoning change that would allow developers to build houses in the City of Milton on Âź acre lots. Think about that! The CSO is NOT density neutral. More homes could be built on a tract of land with the CSO than our current AG-1 zoning. The CSO will bring private sewer to Milton, which not only goes against the very founding principles of the City to NOT have sewer and only have individual septic systems, but it puts the responsibility on the Milton taxpayers to clean up the mess when they fail. Despite the resounding and unanimous rejection by the Planning Committee and the many citizens who have written letters and spoken out against this change, which will ruin the beauty and rural character of Milton, the City Council, on September 21st, could still vote in favor of the ordinance.

We need to stop this before Miltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty and unique character are irreparably destroyed.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Milton residents need to vocally oppose this zoning change and attend the City Council meeting at 6pm on September 21 to stand in solidarity and speak out against this outrageous ordinance.

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Where were you on 9/11? 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 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

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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.

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What are the metrics for vacant land? (Source: Milton Community Development 4/13/15)

*Total acreage in Milton 28.647

Source: City IT Dept 2014 from conservation plan by Tom Daniels.

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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, especially 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

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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 father-in-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 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 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.

Milton boosts budget for conservation initiatives 2016 budget. Preserve Rural Milton is very supportive of the city’s increased priority of committing funds from the city’s general revenue stream to finance conservation initiatives. In 2014, the city’s paid consultants, Laurel Florio and Tom Daniels, recommended the establishment of a Conservation Green Print Project. This is a critical tool for inventorying and analyzing the land resources remaining, establishing a vision and setting goals and identifying implementation steps. At the City of Woodstock, this greenprint process took the city nine months to complete. Now that Milton has identified available funds for this greenprint, and with land disappearing at a rapid rate, we whole-heartedly endorse this initiative. Funding for park land acquisition is desperately needed

and the Schapiro Needs Assessment Study done by the city in 2010 showed that the top priorities by citizens included unpaved hiking trails, spaces left natural and paved multipurpose trails. These areas scored above the requests for soccer, baseball and other sports. Purchasing land for passive recreation with scenic beauty and walking trails we hope will be the “path” the city will go. And we encourage council sooner rather than later, to consider any additional surplus funding toward land acquisition so the city can play catch-up to meeting the needs of its residents. We are delighted that the city has evolved to the point of understanding that a conservation leader is crucial to the success of all of these initiatives, and has designated funding for a position. $300,000 for land conser-

vation will be a start, but we all know with land selling for near $100,000 an acre, this won’t buy much property. Instead, PRM hopes that the greenprint will provide the roadmap for Milton’s conservation priorities and we recommend keeping this fund flexible. There may be preferred methods to allocate this funding: conservation easements, costs associated with TDR transactions or creative ways to purchase land for protecting the rural viewshed. We encourage Milton residents to stay engaged in the city’s budgeting process this month, and express your views on this and other funding options to the City Council. Complete budget details are available on the City of Milton website. Cindy Eade and The Board of Preserve Rural Milton, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.preserveruralmilton.org

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King’s Ridge HS inducts 28 into National Honor Society ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King’s Ridge Christian School inducted 28 members into its chapter of National Honor Society Sept. 1. “Each inductee exhibits an exceptional level of academic achievement, impressive array of leadership experience and a strong servant’s heart,” said Stacy Volz, National Honor Society Chapter sponsor. She offered her congratulations to: Maya Aravapalli, Mukund Aravapalli, Brynn Askew, Caroline Barden, Kenna Coe, Emory Collins, Tomas De La Rosa, Caela Gray, Will Hankins, Kelsey Hall. Ashlyn Hartman, Ben Kaminski, Annie Lee, Ben Lewis, Carly Malkiewicz, Savanah Manos, Lucy Martin, Jack Meisel, Olivia Muscott as well as Jake Owens, Bekah Powell, Billy Ruff, Carly Smoltz, Alexandra Stampfl, Shelby Suplee, Lexie Teas, Paige Warner and Ella Welch. —Jonathan Copsey

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Area high schools top list for SAT scores Cambridge jumps 56 points from last year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – On the heels of ACT scores released last month, SAT results show equally impressive performance by North Fulton students on the nation’s top college entrance exam. The College Board last week released 2015 SAT results placing eight Fulton County high schools among the top 25 highest-scoring schools in the state; more than any other district in the state. The system also had the state’s secondhighest writing score. “Our SAT scores are one measure that the public looks to for determining the quality of our high school programs. From year to year, there are shifts in scores, but what we consistently see is overall high performance in our district,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. Northview High School, with its average score of 1784, was the second-highest scoring school in Georgia, behind only Gwinnett College of Math and

Our SAT scores are one measure that the public looks to for determining the quality of our high school programs...but what we consistently see is overall high performance in our district.” KENNETH ZEFF Interim Superintendent Science. However, Northview’s results were even more significant since more than twice as many students — 447 — took the 2015 SAT than the Gwinnett School, with only 194 test takers. Also placing in the state’s top 25 were Alpharetta High (7), Johns Creek (8), Chattahoochee (10), Milton (11), Roswell (16), Cambridge (18) and Centennial (25). Fulton’s overall 2015 score on the SAT was 1558, compared to the statewide average of 1450 and the national average of 1490.

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1779

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1689

1704

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1691

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1587

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1577

+23

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1666

Fulton Total

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1567

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1445

National

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1497

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The average score for North Fulton’s eight traditional high schools was 1673, a 7-point increase from last year. While four schools dropped points, Cambridge had a 56-point increase from last year, and Centennial students posted a 23-point jump. Fulton students also surpassed their Georgia counterparts by 28 points in reading, 40 points in math and 40 points in writing. “Each year, we surpass the state and national aver-

ages, and this year, Fulton has eight of Georgia’s top scoring schools. This SAT data demonstrates that Fulton County Schools is continuing to prepare students for success,” said Zeff. He noted Fulton helps prepare students for the rigors of the SAT by providing the “practice SAT” known as the PSAT for students in grades 9, 10 and 11. “This helps strengthen their academic preparation and identify personal strengths and

weaknesses before they take the test,” said Zeff. The SAT is developed, administered and scored by The College Board, and is composed of three sections — critical reading, mathematics and writing. Each section is worth 800 points, for a highest possible score of 2400. Beginning in March 2016, a new version of the SAT will be rolled out, which will be shorter and include fewer answer options on multiplechoice questions.

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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

to Snellville, from Vinings to Lawrenceville, from Buckhead to Cumming and all in between, presenters say. “This is a great event to meet and network with people,” said Clay Bailey, with Community Free WiFi. “This is a great way to socialize and get exposure for you and with vendors. Even if you area business owner or looking for a job, its good to network. The more contacts you have, the better off you are.” —Jonathan Copsey

Beth Kornfield, of Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant on Mansell Road in Alpharetta, serves pasta and bread to hungry guests of the business expo.

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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

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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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Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Country Fair Sept. 19 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host their second annual Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to stroll the church lawn, enjoying family-friendly events such as an arts and crafts market featuring several new talented artisans, children’s activities and bouncy houses, a petting zoo, book sale and fire and police vehicles on display.

New this year is the addition of a “Puppet Factory” by The Center for Puppetry Arts. Dr. Ollie Wagner, senior pastor, will once again head the all-star line-up in the dunk tank, always a crowd favorite. Fair food favorites will tempt the taste buds, including real pit BBQ, hot dogs, homemade baked goods, funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones and homemade churros. Browse the Boy Scout’s live functioning campsite and

If you go What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Country Fair When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 19 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street pose for fall photos next to a vintage tractor. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is located at 180 Academy Street, an easy walk from Alpharetta’s City Center. —Jonathan Copsey

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Mr. Hampton A. Phillips, age 78, of Milton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Estelle Phillips; wife, Theresa Phillips; daughter, Tehonia Phillips; sister, Earnestine Phillips; and brother, Carlton Phillips. He is survived by his son, Hampton Pierce (Micha) Phillips; granddaughter, Kimberly ( John) Lawson; grandson, Lex Phillips; daughter; Pippa Ann (Alex) Sheehan; grandson, Derrick Ramage; granddaughter, Taylor Ramage; granddaughter, Lexi Sheehan Hamp was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived a simple and humble life that exemplified love, kindness, friendship, generosity, and devotion. He was a member of Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church. He graduated Milton High School before serving in the National Guard during

the Korean Conflict. After retiring from General Motors, he took over his father-inlaw’s saddle and tack business and ran Hamp’s Saddle and Tack for over 30 years. He was adored by the horse community for his friendly demeanor and down-home way of conducting business. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 5-8 PM and on Friday, September 11, 2015, from 1-4 PM and 5-8 PM at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 10 AM in the Northside Chapel Funeral Directors’ chapel with Reverend Bud Sutton and Elder Raymond E. “Red” Cagle officiating. Followed by interment at Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org

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Alpharetta High School Theatre’s upcoming shows ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The Alpharetta High School Theatre Department, under the new direction of Sarah Stoffle, will present, “A Night of One Acts” this fall with the family-friendly comedies, “Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe Dipietro, and the studentdirected “The Audition” by Don Zolidis. In “Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nick Cristano (Alex Atchison) has a big announcement to make to his four grandparents: Frank (Karthik Ramiswami), Aida (Irene Veldz), Nunzio (Josh Maddox), and Emma (Christina Nguyen), but getting their attention proves to be a challenge. When everyone has settled down, he delivers the news: He’s been offered a promotion and will be moving to Washington, far away from their home in Hoboken, New Jersey. The Italian grandparents, determined to keep their “tight-knit family” together, conspire to convince Nick he doesn’t want to leave. What results is a high-spirited battle of wills and the formation of several devious — but not

subtle — plots on the part of Nick’s grandparents to convince him to stay with them in Hoboken. From guilt to girlfriends to delicious food — everything is laid out on the table. Creating the main obstacle for Nick’s master exodus plan is Kelly Lumpkin’s sweet and spunky Caitlin O’Hare, the girl the grandparents invite to their weekly Sunday dinner in one of their efforts to get Nick to stay. The ensemble is delightful as they laugh, tell stories and enjoy one another’s company. Most of all, they show unconditional love for their grandson. While they so badly want Nick to stay, what they want more than anything is for him to be happy. This love gradually shifts Nick’s dilemma from one of how to get away to one of how to say goodbye. “Over the River” will truly allow the audience to contemplate “tango familia” (the power of family) and how to balance dreams for the future with experiences from the past. “Over the River and Through the

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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

Lego Americana Roadshow comes to North Point ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The Lego Americana Roadshow: Building Across America opens on Sept. 19 at North Point Mall and, best of all, it’s a free event. The installation features ten unique, large-scale models of American landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol

Building, the Statue of Liberty and the White House Anyone who visits the mall between Sept. 19 – Oct. 4 will be able to see the display. There will even be a place where children can dig into a pile of blocks and let their imaginations run wild. —Jonathan Copsey

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E V E N T & S P O N S O R S H I P I N F O R M AT I O N

Join us for this premiere networking event and connect, share and learn with the dynamic women committed to the growth and prosperity of one of Georgia’s most vibrant and robust business communities.

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.

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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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Alpharetta to host free safety seat inspection ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety will host a free child seat inspection event on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alpharetta’s Fire Station No. 1, located at 2970 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. Police officers and fire fighters, who

are also certified child seat safety technicians, will offer educational materials and provide instructions and guidance to the attendees. The purpose of the event is to educate to parents the importance of choosing, installing and properly using a child safety seat. —Jonathan Copsey

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NETWORK with FELLOW PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS and ADVOCATES, DRIVERS and INFLUENCERS CONNECT with POTENTAL CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, VENDORS and OTHER RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS LEARN and SHARE in a DYNAMIC, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Pictured from left in the first row are: Jordan Morris, Leovardo Gallegos-Pineda, Diogo Mendes, Cooper Carrow, Zack Butka, Ryan Walsh, Andrew Maiorino and Will Carrow. Second row from left: Coach Amar Manov, Matthew McHugh, Josue Illescas-Estrada, Alex Campbell, Kamal Barnes, Tarik Olivia, Oscar Perez-Gomez and Rex DiPietro.

Rush Soccer Club’s Select U14 wins championship Sponsorship & Participation Opportunities Contact Lillian Morgado lillian@alpharettachamber.com 404.277.4930

MILTON, Ga. – Georgia Rush Soccer Club’s Select U14 Rush Azul team won their division championship in the North Atlanta Soccer Association’s NASA Boy’s Classic Tournament, held in various Marietta venues Aug. 29-30. After a tough first game loss, the team came back to win all remaining games to advance to the championship game. The Georgia Rush team was able to win a tough game against an Alpharet-

ta Ambush team, with a final score of 1-0. Regarding the tournament play, Coach Amar Manov said, “As a coach, I couldn’t be more proud of a group of kids that displayed passion for the sport and never gave upon each other. This team left everything they had on the field, and deserve to be called champions.” —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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White Columns Invitational marching competition Sept. 26 Will be held at Milton High School By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Fans of marching bands are in luck this month as the 11th annual White Columns Invitational marching band competition will be held Sept. 26 at Milton High School. Twelve high school marching bands with about 1,300 students from around the metro area will compete in this year’s Invitational, which will be from 4-10:30 p.m. at Milton’s stadium. Participating schools include Joyful Noise Homeschool, Mount Paran Christian Academy, Pike County, Chattahoochee, Kell, Roswell, Cambridge, Alpharetta, Whitewater, Mill Creek, Peachtree Ridge and Rockdale County high schools. “We’re very excited about this year’s WCI event as it’s shaping up to be one of the best in recent years, considering the outstanding array of competing bands,” said Chris Shumick, Milton’s director of bands. The community is invited to attend the event, said Dan

If you go What: White Columns Invitational When: Sept. 26, 4 - 10:30 p.m Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: www.miltonband.org Price, president of the Milton Band booster club. The Invitational is typically the opener to the marchingband season, Price said. “We are the warm-up competition,” he said. “It’s a buildup.” Bands will take to the field and perform their set, marching in unison to music. They will be judged on both aspects as well as how the music fits in with the show. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and children 4-12 years old, with children 4 and under admitted free. Parking is free and there will be concessions, a bake sale and a basket raffle. For more information, visit www.miltonband.org

The White Columns Invitational will take place this year on Sept. 26 at the Milton High School stadium.

SAVE THE DATE September 19th & 20th

Alpharetta Farmer’s Market Joins the European Market Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Farmer’s Market) • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (European Market) Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Farmer’s Market and European Market)

October 3rd

Alpharetta Farmer’s Market joins the Scarecrow Harvest 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October 3rd

Alpharetta Brew Moon Octoberfest on Milton Avenue 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Music by: Yacht Rock Schooner and Electric Avenue. Great food, local restaurants and great beer choices! $10 Tickets- Bring chairs or purchase a table! $100 for table of 6 or $130 for table of 8 (Included entry & wristbands) Can buy tickets or tables at www.AlpharettaBusinessAssociation.com *No backpacks, drinks or food brought in (unless from one of the restaurants)

October 31st

LAST Farmer’s Market of the season Packin’ it Up Party and Halloween Celebration. Kids come dressed up!

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Organic Coffee Cafe Produce Unique Market Gifts

SEPTEMBER 24

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Proudly sponsored by PCM Direct Mortgage and McBrayer Milton Real Estate Team. An evening to preview and taste our very exclusive wine. Featuring rare wines from France, Italy, including brand new imports from Spain, $10/Person, Wine & Light Hors d’ oeuvres included. If you buy 3 bottles or more 10% off.

SEPTEMBER 26

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“Bike Roswell” is pleased to announce it’s First Annual Bike Tour… and Wilbur & Rudy’s is on the map. We are proud to be selected as one of the featured hosts. We will offer many specials to all those who participate. To sign up visit www.bikeroswell.com

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SPORTS

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Cambridge JV Fastpitch continues dominance

Batting for Cambridge Taylor Allmen.

MILTON, Ga. -- Cambridge JV Fastpitch team continues their strong season with their record standing at 10-1, scoring a total of 102 runs in 11 games and only giving up 9 runs and 7 shut outs. On Sept. 1 the Cambridge JV Bears travelled to North Atlanta where they won 100. Highlights include an RBI triple by Luci Allen, Haley Brown also with a triple and 3 RBIs, a double by Alex Seymour and Audrey Smith with 2 hits. Sydney Herbold and Sammy Costanzo pitched the shutout only allowing 1 hit.

On Sept. 2 the Bears played Brookwood, winning 6-4. Leading the Bears hitting was Haley Brown with a double, a single and 2 RBIs, Taylor Allmen with a double, and Alex Seymour, Luci Allen and Abigail Mclain racking up 2 hits apiece. Looking strong on the mound and pitching the shutout were Genevieve Dumas and Taylor Allmen, allowing 6 hits but no runs. The next day, on Sept. 3, Forsyth Central was outdone by the Cambridge as the Bears won 6-1 in four innings. Anna Allen was the winning pitcher

for Cambridge, continuing her pitching streak with an ERA of 0 for the game and the season. Abigail Mclain continued with her hitting frenzy as she went 2-3 at the plate, with a double in the first inning and a single in the third inning. Luci and Anna Allen added to the strong hitting for the Bears with Anna going 2-2 at the plate and her sister Luci leading the team with 2 RBIs. Adding to the offense was Daisy Valeo, Haley Brown, Taylor Allmen, and Audrey Smith all going 1-1 at

the plate. On Sept. 8, the Cambridge JV Fastpitch team beat Kell 16-0. Abigail Mclain and Haley Brown were strong again at the plate with 2 hits apiece. Also adding to strong offense with a hit for the Bears was Lauren Thomas, Alex Seymour, Luci Allen and Taylor Allmen. Cambridge Bears JV will face Brookwood again at Cambridge on 9/15 and travel to Creekview on 9/16. —Jonathan Copsey

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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.

PREDICTING THE GAME:

LOCK OF THE WEEK Centennial 35

’Hooch 27

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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

Lambert 13

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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

Sights from the game:

Photos by Kevin O’Brien

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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Scores from 9-4 • Forsyth Central 39 Woodland 7 • Lambert 32 Johns Creek 15 • North Forsyth 33 Chattahoochee 27 • South Forsyth 21 Centennial 6 • Alpharetta 43 West Forsyth 39 • Norcorss 14 Milton 3 • Northview 54 Habersham Central 31 • Blessed Trinity 28 Sequoyah 0 • Walker 21 King’s Ridge 20 • Rabun County 35 Mt. Pisgah 10 • Lakeview Academy 20 St. Francis 7

Do you have photos from the game? Submit them! Longhorn senior wide reciever Tanner Hall hauls in a pass over Gladiator defender Clark Jalen (1).

Gladiator ball carrier Gerrard Hearst (5) is taken down by Lambert defenders Mac Redmond, left, and Parker Reynolds.

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Creekside Corner, 7404 Majors Rd, Cumming, Georgia.

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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.”

Stacey and Cherith Reid.

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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I have started running on the greenway and just embracing the great things that Cumming has to offer.” Now Cumming has one more great thing to offer: Creekside Corner and its dreamer/owner Cherith Reid.

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Milton High School, City of Johns Creek and Cambridge High School all held 9/11 ceremonies.

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9/11: Continued from Page 1 school. The ceremony was led by Milton senior Savannah Bailey, who began organizing the event after her brother, Zach, started the event in 2011. Bailey gave a speech on the importance of remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11 and making sure they would not be forgotten. She spoke of the 11 unborn children, often not mentioned, who perished on that day. “They would have been 14 years old today. They would have been freshman in high school,” she said. “They never got the chance to do all the things we take for granted.” Bailey said all of the all lives lost on 9/11 “mattered then and they matter today.” Natalie Riley, who has two sons who attend MHS, spoke of her loss

on Sept. 11, 2001. Riley’s brotherin-law, Jimmy Riley, was a stock trader on the 89th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center. After the north tower was struck, those on the south tower’s 89th floor were advised to stay in the building due to falling debris. Jimmy Riley would lose his life that day. He was 25 years old. Milton Deputy Fire Chief Mark Stephens also spoke, reminding the crowd that Sept. 11 has now been deemed Patriot Day to honor all the patriots who lost their lives on 9/11, including first responders, police and firefighters. Stephens also thanked the volunteers who spent hours lining the front lawn of Milton with the 2,977 flags, a huge undertaking, he said. Milton’s chorus performed the national anthem and “God Bless America.” The ceremony commenced with the playing of “Taps.” The Riley family will take over organizing the event next year.

ROSWELL REMEMBERS:

Hosts Sept. 11 memorial event ROSWELL, Ga. – The large American flag billowed in the breeze over the lake at Roswell Area Park during the city’s Sept. 11 memorial event. The tribute occurred beside a memorial to Mike Gann, a Roswell resident who was killed in the attacks of 2001. A firefighter lowered the flag on the flagpole to half-mast and bagpipe players from the U.S. Coast

Guard Pipe Band performed “Amazing Grace.” Students from the Holcomb Bridge Middle School eighth-grade chorus sang to the crowd lining the banks of the lake. “We will never forget,” said Sen. John Albers, himself a volunteer firefighter. “This was our modern-day Pearl Harbor. We will always remember this day and hold it sacred.”

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Exit: Continued from Page 1 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

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper 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.” This interchange is in Commissioner Todd Levent’s district in Forsyth County. He said this is important because it’s planning for the future of the county, but it’s also something that’s been needed for a while. “It’s traffic and if you don’t

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DEATH NOTICES Virginia Barron, 92 of Cumming, passed away September 7, 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.

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.

Charles Junior Smith, 80, of Cumming, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Joseph Slater Bruce, 58, passed away August 31, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

keep traffic moving, it damages the quality of life for everyone,” Levent said. “If you have good movement of traffic then you can also expand on business. You can also expand corporations. CEOs will 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

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

Willene Strickland, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Bernice Thomason, of 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.

Continued from Page 4 percent increase in the Public Works budget over last year. Other than that, the department’s budget is flat, Inglis said. Community Development’s budget dropped by 35 percent as well. A new position for conservation project manager (for $50,000) is requested. Parks and Recreation sees

Theatre: Continued from Page 20 Woods” is an especially worthwhile journey that will make you cry, laugh and appreciate the time you have with loved ones. “The Audition,” studentdirected by senior Morgan Shields, is the poignant yet whimsical tale of what happens when adolescent actors are auditioning for their school musical. The play depicts a new high school theater teacher directing “A Chorus Line” and it’s time for auditions! Though the students

120, Cumming, GA 30040 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.

as 35 percent jump in their budget over last year. Much of this is due to new costs from the renovated Bell Memorial Park. The department is also asking for $75,000 in landscaping for the city parks as well as for the Broadwell Pavilion. A second public hearing and potential approval will be held Sept. 21. It will be up to the mayor and City Council to approve, deny or change the budget. range from shy to outrageous, from diva-like to determined, everyone has a chance to step into the spotlight. “The Audition” shows the hilarious and heartbreaking madness of auditioning and the process to get the perfect role. Performances of “Over the River” and “The Audition” will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8, Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 at the Alpharetta High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. For ticket information, contact Nan Bodeep at nan@bodeep. com or go to www.seatyourself. biz/alphaproductions. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

Request for Proposal Milton Parks and Recreation Concession Operations for Bell Memorial Park

Nhien Vu, of Roswell, passed away September 7, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

BID NUMBER 15-PR05 Sealed Bids Due Date: October 8, 2015, 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for the MILTON PARKS AND RECREATION CONCESSION OPERATIONS FOR BELL MEMORIAL PARK will be posted the week of September 9, 2015 on the following websites: http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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HOME CARE AGENCY now hiring CNA’s/ PCA’s, and scheduling coordinator with experience. Please apply online at goldenhomeservices. com

Administrative Assistant For the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) www.arc-pa.org, a national organization responsible for the accreditation of Physician Assistant programs. 37.5 hours/week. Organized and competent in performing administrative support services independently and collaboratively using administrative skills to assist in programmatic accreditation. Competitive salary and benefits and a starting date ASAP. Should have 5+ years professional office setting experience. Collegiate academic medical center, WordPress software for website maintenance and college degree desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expert in Microsoft Office software (Word®, Excel®), have working knowledge of Access® and PowerPoint®, ability to prioritize and multitask with limited supervision and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Resume with a cover letter and salary history: employment@arc-pa. org. Johns Creek

Hair Stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, lash experts. Now hiring! The all-new Alter Ego Luxury Beauty Salon, 13085 Highway 9 North, Suite 425, Milton GA 30004. Call now: 404226-9409, michelle@ alteregossalons.com

Tax Preparer Professional; 3+ years individual and small business tax exp. Full-time during tax season, very flexible during off season. Salary based on exp. Resume : angie@ skbcpas.com

S e c r e t a r y / Housekeeper: (Real estate). Dependable, healthy, organized. R e f e r e n c e s / background check. Very good English/ d e p e n d a b l e transportation required. Advanced secretarial/computer skills, techno-savvy. Training not provided. Nonsmoking/drinking/ drugs. $12/hour plus bonuses. College degree preferred. 12:30pm-6:30pm/2-3 days/week. Some traveling. Simple meal prep required. 770-992-2469; treena123hendricks@ yahoo.com

Customer Service Professional Inbound call center; provide receptionist services and sell and close leads for national floor coverings company. 5pm-9pm MondayFriday and 9am-3pm Sat. Resume: sales@ wescheduleit.com, no phone calls $12/hour

HOUSECLEANER: Upscale homes. Weekly paycheck. Non-smoking. 8:30AM-4-ish. $12/ hour includes traveltime. 770-309-7335 Reliable caregiver needed on full/ part time basis for a young adult in Duluth area. No medical training required, on site training provided. Current GA drivers license needed and ability to lift/transfer to Wheelchair. Contact Mom at 678-779-6557

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

Looking for a new Career – Now Hiring 10 new Agents. We are the fastest growing Keller Williams Office in the 400 Corridor. Contract Jessica Mason at 678.341.7926, Jacqueline Arthur at 678.341.7417 or Robert Aiken at 706.429.8620

Hospitality www.wehirethesmile. c o m O n l i n e applications only. No phone calls please.

After-School Teacher HeadStart Montessori, Johns Creek/Alpharetta. D e p e n d a b l e , responsible, loving, caring. Prior experience a plus but not necessary. MondayFriday, 3pm-6pm. $10/ hour. 678-663-3717 headstartmontessori ga@gmail.com

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www. happytailscare.com

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Building Supplies

Furniture

NEED PART-TIME WORK? WE NEED PART-TIME SERVICE PROVIDERS!

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message

DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961

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

BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835

We are looking for individuals with practical skills – full time, part time and all skill levels, to offer their hourly services to individuals and businesses. If this is you, we want you to join our JobEnabler family, and become an Independent Service Provider. We have over 60 services to choose from, and we’re pretty sure you’re good at several of them. Who are we? JobEnabler is a new Atlanta based technology leader in consumer services, dedicated to connecting Freelance and Independent service providers, with Savvy Clients who have a need for affordable services in their home or office. As an Associate, you will set your own hourly rate, and choose when and where you work. No selling. No collections. No subscription or referral fees. No wasting your time with client quotes. JobEnabler coordinates the entire transaction for you, to include marketing, service availability, scheduling, time tracking, client payment, worker payment, tax reporting, and quality evaluations. So you are always informed and in compliance with employment laws. Check us out at JobEnabler.com or call us at 678.288.9941 for all the details.

Sales Estate Sale CUMMING 523 Pilgrim Mill Road, off 400, exit 16. ThursdaySaturday 9/17-9/19, 9am-6pm. Items include: Dining room suite, wing backed chairs, 3 sofas, decor’, hospital bed, lots of kitchen items. Plenty of free parking! MILTON 13725 Providence Road. Saturday 9/19, 8am-3pm. Antiques, furniture, appliances, books, tools, kitchen items, whole houseful!

Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK Lexington Woods Subdivision, 330 High Oaks Court 30005. Friday 9/18 and Saturday 9/19, 8am-1pm. Office furniture, household items, books, pool table, exercise equipment, large fish tank, antique furniture. ALPHARETTA 10475 Tuxford Drive 30022. Friday 91/8, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm. Tools, small appliances, household, artwork, vintage toys, books, electronics...

ALPHARETTA 3 family attic sale. 185 Creamer Drive. Friday 9/18, Saturday 9/19, 8am-4pm. Furniture, home decor’, garden and holiday

Garage Sale Alph/Johns Creek: Deer Lake Subdivision Sale, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm. 141 & McGinnis Ferry, behind Lowes SUWANEE Hawthorne Subdivision multi family. Off Southers Circle, off James Burgess, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm.

ALPHARETTA, Spinnakers At Windward off Webb Bridge Road, 10 family extravaganza! Friday 9/18, 4:30pm-8pm, Saturday, 9/19, 8am-3pm. Childrens toys/clothes, fire pit, lamp, wall art/mirrors, lighting, furnitre, clothes, household, electronics, decorative, much more!

Moving Sale ALPHARETTA: Springfield Townhomes, 4645 Valais Court #68, 30022. Friday 9/18, Saturday 9/19, 8am-4pm. Whole houseful!

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

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Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Beautiful serene setting! Garden of Prayer, 2 lots. Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-3175209 Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065

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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Flooring

Haulers

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

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

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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ACTIVE Chipping Wood Court, Milton $629,900

ACTIVE Wolf Willow Close, Milton $639,000

SOLD Tolhouse Court, Milton $985,000

SOLD Majestic Cove, Milton $669,000

SOLD Heron Run, Milton $650,000

SOLD Manor Bridge Drive, Milton $1,490,000

SOLD Drummond Pond, Milton $1,200,000

SOLD Kentworth Circle, Milton $439,000

SOLD Autumn Close, Milton $589,000

SOLD Cogburn Lane, Milton $579,000

SOLD Morning Mountain Way, Milton $529,000

SOLD Alpha Woods Drive, Milton $599,000

Over 200 Milton Homes Sold. No one knows Milton better!

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