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ing McGinnis Ferry Road and making operational improvements at intersections along McGinnis Ferry. The proposed interchange is a Georgia Department of Transportation partnership project included in the Forsyth County transportation bond approved by county voters in 2014. It is receiving local funding through the bond as well as federal funding. Total cost is projected at $47 million with a completion date of 2020. Three options were presented at the open house. One option leaves the interchange basically where it’s at, said Tim Allen, assistant director of the engineering department for the county. A second option moves
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VIPs in attendance, from left, are City Councilman Steve Broadbent, a “ground zero” retired New York City Fire Department veteran, Johns Creek Fire Chief Jeff Hogan, Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann and state Rep. Brad Raffensperger.
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ter of ceremonies Sept. 11 at the annual event held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater. Patriot Day in Johns Creek salutes first responders wherever they may be who answer the call in an emergency, Spears said. Guest speaker at the event was Alpharetta police officer David Freeman, who recounted how, in 2013, a “routine” traffic stop turned terrifying when a motorist began firing at him, striking him seven times. An eighth round was stopped by Freeman’s ar-
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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
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$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.
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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 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 wom-
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.
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Hudson Lillystone enjoys the new swingset volunteers installed in the family’s side yard as an extra present for her and her siblings. and then [Hurricane] Sandy,” Lillystone said, so “a bunch of us wanted to do something for others who experienced some great need or disaster.” Though she now lives in Alpharetta with her husband, Ian, and three children – Charlie, 8, and 5-year-old twin daughters Hudson and
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study funded by CURE Childhood Cancer Foundation. Only about 4 percent of all cancer research is directed at cancer that attacks children. CURE raises funds solely for childhood cancer research,” Lillystone said. Hudson is about halfway through a treatment protocol that will end in January 2016. So far she has responded wonderfully, her mother said. But the families involved with CURE Georgia are a tight-knit group. Two weeks ago they lost a good friend, 12-yearold Mary Elizabeth Paris, also of Alpharetta, who had acute myeloid leukemia, a more virulent strain of childhood leukemia. Last Christmas, Lillystone and her husband wanted to make it “their best Christmas ever.” But Jan. 3 of this year a violent rainstorm sent a torrent of water down their street and flooded their finished basement – where all the children’s toys were kept. The insurance company called it a level IV contamination. But the Lillystones had no flood insurance. “All the carpet was ruined also. The drywall was soaked. It all had to be removed to keep out any mildew. Well, we just threw up our hands. Our finances were already stretched to the limit fighting leukemia. The cleanup was $10,000.” Lillystone thought the basement could be put on the back burner for now, but one person didn’t agree – and here is where fate or kismet or karma came into play. As a reminder, Lillystone was a New York Says Thank You volunteer from the early years. Her good friend Brooke Garafalo from college was and is still a foundation volunteer also. Garafalo was spending Christmas with the Lillystones and was there when the basement flooded. In past years, the foundation would tackle one big project in the summer, such as post-Katrina efforts in Louisiana and post-tornado assistance in Oklahoma. However, this year, the foundation decided to direct its efforts to 12 or 15 smaller projects. One is a 4-H Center in Katmandu, Nepal. And as it turned out, another would be a small basement in Alpharetta. Garafalo had little trouble convincing friends at New York Says Thank You that the Lillystones would be a good choice to be on the receiving end of one of the projects. “I got an appointment with Jeff Parness, and he had
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Chick-fil-A snub irks Avalon developer Planning Commission rejects Avalon franchise citing drive-thru appropriateness By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The rejection of a Chick-fil-A franchise zoning request in the tony Avalon mixed-use development has North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro fuming. Four years ago, when Toro first broached the subject of a $600 million mixed-use development on 86 acres at Old Milton and Westside parkways in Alpharetta, he only mentioned one tenant by name, and that was Chick-fil-A. North American Properties’ request for the Chick-fil-A in an outparcel on the 86-acre property was denied, ostensibly because of fears the restaurant would be too successful. At the city’s Sept. 9 meeting, the Alpharetta Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the restaurant’s conditional use of a drive-thru at the largest single development in the city. The city planning staff also recommended denial, saying a restaurant drive-thru window
North American Properties is not about to let one little restaurant jeopardize the rest of the project. Planning staff mentioned the effect Chick-fil-A might have on other developments in the neighborhood. Avalon is the neighborhood.” DON ROLADER Chick-fil-A attorney mended denial of Chick-fil-A’s drive-thru window, saying it would create congestion at the location at peak times. Staff also said the drive-thru element is not consistent with a walkable, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development such as Avalon. Chick-fil-A attorney Don Rolader said there are several reasons why the restaurant will not hinder traffic interior to property, and could not hinder traffic on Old Milton Parkway:
would not be consistent on the property. The Avalon project has captured some of the trendiest regional and national restaurants and a list of 50-plus topflight retailers including Arhaus, Tommy Bahama, fab’rik, Kinnucan’s Outfitters, PNC, Anthropologie and Whole Foods. Apartment rentals are the highest in the city and new on-site homes begin in the $1 million range. But planning staff recom-
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The site plan shows four outparcels, but North American has been merged into three, reducing the traffic load to that area along the north face of Old Milton to better accommodate the Chick-fil-A. In addition to the Chick-fil-A, there would be a medical office building and a container store. Chick-fil-A would be in the middle between the two. Chick-fil-A said it would be a “flagship” restaurant with the latest technology at the register and in the kitchen. There is even a Chick-fil-A app now to order ahead. Chick-fil-A traffic engineers testified the restaurant will be able to “double-stack” up to 33 drive-thru customers at one time. This far exceeds the amount needed even for peak lunch-hour traffic. Old Milton Parkway traffic could never be affected by traffic to the restaurant because there is no direct access to Old Milton. All access is internal. Rolader noted that North American Properties has 60 years of experience in developing retail, office and mixed-
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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
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counterpart petty officers to a similar dinner. It is a timehonored custom in the Navy and it involves a lot of toasting, conviviality and sharing of stories. It builds rapport with the officers and men who might someday depend on one another in battle or some other crisis. Having a personal relationship with the guy standing on the other deck is important. As a career officer involved in multinational military operations told me once, “You don’t want to be swapping business cards in the middle of a crisis.” The following day, Master Chief Petty Officer Everest and his crew set sail for home after some 19 months at sea. They would be touching native soil first in Florida, and, as it was to be his last cruise before retirement, Everest’s dad and brother were to be allowed to board in Florida and accompany him to sail into Norfolk, Virginia. It is an honor not given to many, and my 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.
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
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It is our responsibility to keep the memories of the events of that day current, carrying them on for the future generations. striking the towers as well as the Pentagon, and there were reports of several other planes under suspicion. There was that fear – what could happen next? I had a class after lunch,
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Johns Creek ignores Rogers Bridge danger The City of Johns Creek may be risking liability by not fixing up Rogers Bridge. Kids walk across the girders and hang from their eno hammocks from the bridge. Someone will eventually get killed. The city of course knows about the bridge but hasn’t moved forward to improve it or make it safer. They haven’t even put up a sign. I support speeding up the improvement to make it safe and so the community can finally enjoy the great assets of the parkland and the river down there – plus have access to Gwinnett County and their park on the other side. David Eads, Johns Creek
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Millennials, empty nesters share housing woes In response to the Sept. 9 article “Not enough millennial housing” I enjoyed your article. I am a 56-year-old empty nester who doesn’t want to live in an active adult community and am facing the same problem you are. I can’t find many ranch style housing in For-
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Radicals in robes In June 2015 the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefeld v. Hodges that gay marriage is the law of the land. All attorney generals, governors, judges, clerks, etc. must now issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Those that refuse due to religious conviction are said to be breaking the law. That simply isn’t true. The Supreme Court issues opinions on laws passed to ensure their constitutionality. Obergefeld v Hodges was not a law passed in Ohio or by Congress. Justice Anthony Kennedy simply used judicial fiat to overturn 31 state constitutions. The Supreme Court’s opinion is meaningless, regardless of how many Kim Davis’ they put into federal prison. The basic law of all states is their constitution that the people vote on. In Georgia the sovereign selfgoverning citizens of Georgia voted to make marriage between one man and one woman. That is law. Ms. Davis is actually following Kentucky law when
she refuses to issue gay marriage licenses, because the sovereign self-governing citizens of Kentucky voted the same as Georgians. All states have imposed a duty via statute to issue marriage licenses to hetero and bi-racial couples. Government workers must issue these licenses. But, the state has not imposed a duty to issue a marriage license to first cousins, mother-andson, father-and-daughter, a woman and her favorite cat, gay couples, etc. State legislatures must impose the duty to issue gay marriage licenses with statute, but they can’t do it until the people of that state vote and change their constitutions. Otherwise they all would be violating the law. The only people violating Georgia law is the governor, attorney general, all judges and clerks that acquiesced to the Supreme Court’s decision and are issuing gay marriage licenses in violation of the Georgia Constitution. Bill Evelyn Suwanee, Ga.
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Fulton Commissioner Ellis gives county 2015 highlights Since January, it has been my privilege to serve as your District 2 Commissioner on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. I am pleased to update you on the significant progress being made to improve Fulton County government. During my first eight months, the board has taken decisive action to address a number of key issues. In January, the commission finalized the county’s 2015 budget. My colleagues and I engaged in a collaborative discussion and were successful in developing a budget framework that provided for greater fiscal responsibility, taxpayer relief and service delivery improvement. Our efforts resulted in an Alternative Fund Budget that I presented which was unanimously approved by the board, marking the first unanimous approval for our county’s spending plan since 1991. In addition, my resolution to double the county’s minimum fund balance (rainy-day fund) from one month to two months of operational cost reserves for the general fund was approved by the commission. This change provides a significantly improved financial foundation for the county.
tors, including serving as vice chairman of BellSouth as well as the chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve System. He has been quickly assembling a strong management team that is making a positive difference for the county. During April, the board along with the county manager began a strategic planning process and the outcome of that process is a longer-range strategic effort which focuses on efficiency, service and impact. We have made significant progress in the area of efficiency, primarily in centralizing government services. Fulton County has 38 departments, and certain functions have historically been duplicated in the finance, purchasing, information technology, and personnel departments. By streamlining delivery, we can reduce staff and improve service to both internal and external clients. The partial first-year savings for taxpayers is estimated to be $800,000. Satisfying this objective is continuous and long term and will result in additional savings and improved service in coming years. I would also highlight that we opened three new Fulton
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Fulton County Commissioner bob.ellis@ fultoncountyga.gov One of the most noteworthy actions taken by the board of commissioners was a significant 2015 property tax reduction. I presented a proposal in July, which was approved in a 5-2 vote, to decrease the 2015 general fund property tax millage rate by 10.9%. I will continue to strive to reduce the financial burden of the taxpayers of Fulton County and anticipate having the opportunity to address an additional property tax millage rate reduction in 2016. Another critical decision made by the board was the selection of a new county manager, who leads and manages our day-to-day operations. In March, the board voted unanimously to appoint Richard “Dick” Anderson as Fulton county manager. Dick brings to the position an extensive career in executive leadership in both the public and private sec-
... My resolution to double the county’s minimum fund balance (rainy-day fund) from one month to two months of operational cost reserves for the general fund was approved by the commission. This change provides a significantly improved financial foundation for the county. County libraries in North Fulton this year, one each in Roswell, Milton and Alpharetta. Each facility is state-ofthe-art and provides citizens with convenient locations and expanded services. In conjunction with opening the library in Alpharetta in the new Alpharetta city center, Fulton County transferred the old Alpharetta library to the city, which will begin repurposing the facility so it can be employed for future public use. The old and new Alpharetta Libraries represent a great collaboration between the county and the city. Earlier in the year, Fulton
County also completed the transfer of Providence Park, a previously closed county park, to the city of Milton. The city is preparing the park for reopening and it will soon offer enhanced recreational opportunities for our communities. I’m honored to have the opportunity to represent District 2 and will continue to seek to effectively communicate with and serve the residents of Fulton County. I welcome your feedback, questions or concerns and you can reach me at bob.ellis@fultoncountyga.gov, or by calling my office; 404612-8216.
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‘Calendar Girls’ rollicking good fun GET’s season opener a charmer By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre Managing Director Anita AllenFarley campaigned for years for the American rights to produce “Calendar Girls” after seeing it on the London stage. Now we know why. It is by turns funny, poignant and almost – but not quite – hysterical. It has a truly ensemble cast that takes a while to warm to. They start slowly, as each actress begins to reveal a personality until, by the middle of the first act, you have a feel for who they are. Jennifer Levison (Annie) and Courtney Collins (Chris) are the two straws who stir the drink as BFFs who go not gently into midlife crisis. Annie is the anchor as the good wife who must watch her husband John (Robin Bloodworth) slowly die from cancer. She has the support from the other ladies of the Yorkshire Women’s Institute, a sort of women’s club that meets for tai chi classes, guest lecturers (with slides) and a few surreptitious dollops of gin. The plot comes to a head after the death of Annie’s husband when the ladies decide at Chris’ instigation that they should raise some money. They want to replace the (offstage) tortur-
ous settee that plagued them all when visiting John in the cancer ward (also offstage). Leave it to Chris to commit herself and her friends to doing an “alternative” calendar in the “altogether” to raise the 500 pounds for a plush new settee that would be dedicated to John. So began their journey to make an immodest calendar for a modest cause. And thereby hangs the tale. Director Heidi Cline McKerley manages to stir the pot slowly to get the audience drawn into the world of these quirky women of all ages, shapes and sizes and how they find their own moon-orbits in it. As the first act wends its way to the inexorable first-act climatic photo session, you think McKerley can’t possibly pull it off with decorum and “no front bottoms showing.” Let’s just say McKerley walks a thin yet somehow decorous line between the power of suggestion and the full monty. “Calendar” is a based on a true story of a group of housewives who really did pose for a calendar (nude, not naked) and caused a national sensation. Act II is how the notoriety changed them and strained their relationships but, through it all, they found new inner strength. Bethany Irby is striking as Cora, a woman that on one hand wants to be a woman on her own terms but can’t shake growing up PK (Preacher’s Kid). Celia (Meg Gillentine) should be the
The ensemble cast of “Calendar Girls” recreates a real-life phenomenon after a group of Englishwomen decided they would make a daring calendar for charity. vamp of the group – and would be if she could overcome her own insecurities. The “Mark Cabus Show-Must-GoOn Award*” goes to Vicki Ellis Gray (Ruth) who did not let a fractured shoulder keep her from appearing opening night and making the most of her moments. (*Cabus was the irrepressible Alfred P. Doolittle in last season’s GET finale “My Fair Lady.” He suffered a severe ankle injury and performed with such panache on crutches one seldom no-
ticed them.) Alex Bond (Jessie) and Joanna Daniel (Marie) added more spice to the confection. But kudos to McKerley for making this pastiche all come together so delightfully. It is a big thumbs-up, but it is not for the squeamish. It has mature subject matter and language, but it is never gratuitous. It is a marvelous season opener for GET and the good news is there are four more plays to come.
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GET actress co-stars in Alliance’s ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Tess Malis Kincaid lands role of nasty Nurse Ratched By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Tess Malis Kincaid, charter member of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell, has often found juicy roles in Atlanta theaters and elsewhere, but capturing the role of Nurse Ratched in the Alliance Theater’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is a plum indeed. Kincaid has been a Jill of all trades with GET since it opened its doors in 1993. In addition to her stage work, she has served as GET’s education director and, later, marketing director. Currently she serves as resources director with the duties of overseeing both marketing and development for the theater. As an actor/director, she has acted in 16 productions and directed another three at GET, where her relationship with GET Artistic Director Robert Farley goes way back. “I had first worked with Bob Farley when I was an acting intern at the Alliance [Theatre] before I moved to NYC,” Kincaid said. “He also directed my husband, Mark [Kincaid], in a production there.
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this was quite a shift. But it’s always exciting for an actor to get that kind of variety. DO YOU SEE RATCHED AS MORE A SYMBOL OF AN INSTITUTIONALIZED AMERICA, OR JUST A DEEPLY FLAWED HUMAN BEING? KINCAID: I personally see her as the latter, because that’s how I have to approach the role. But I understand that audiences are going to see the institutional symbolism that’s there. Which I’m sure was somewhat of Ken Kesey’s intent. DID YOU READ THE KEN KESEY BOOK? AND DID THAT INFLUENCE THE WAY YOU PLAYED THE CHARACTER? KINCAID: Yes. It was quite informative to many of us in the cast. Lots of detail, background and nuance that was really valuable as we approached the text of the play. WHAT IS THE CHEMISTRY LIKE BETWEEN YOU AND THOMAS NEAL ANTWON GHANT (WHO PLAYS McMURPHY)?
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Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ rolls into Johns Creek Free concert to rock Newtown Amphitheater JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The iconic Southern rock band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, recently named to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, will perform their biggest hits, including songs from their gold album “Fly Me Courageous,” at the Newtown Park Amphitheater in Johns Creek Saturday, Sept. 19. The band, which received the 2015 Group Award, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame the following Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The ceremony will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. “Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ is a legend in the Atlanta music scene and we feel very fortunate to have them close our
2015 summer concert series,” said Johns Creek Recreation Manager Kirk Franz. “They have a long history of doing great shows, and we’re expecting a packed house that night. It should be a great time.” Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ was formed in 1985, and signed a record in 1986 after becoming a sought-after club band. Their first album, “Scarred But Smarter,” boosted their popularity and landed them a contract with Island Records, which released the album “Whisper Tames the Lion” in 1988. They followed up with the “Mystery Road” album in 1989 and then with the more hard-rocking “Fly Me Courageous,” which was certified gold. The band toured with Neil Young and Soul Asylum, and produced “Smoke,” which peaked at No. 95 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart. They briefly signed with Gef-
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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 familyfriendly 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
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Health care tourism By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta physician has launched what he hopes will revolutionize consumer-based health care for thousands of patients. Dr. Jeffrey Gallups, a double boardcertified physician specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, opened the Ear, Nose and Throat Institute three years ago after more than a decade of planning. Like the name implies, ENTI provides specialty treatments for disorders of the ear, nose and throat at 17 facilities in Georgia – and does it with the price tag affixed. “Now is the dawn of medical consumerism, just like consumerism for any other product,” Gallups said. “Medicine has been this giant black hole, where you don’t know what it’s going to cost.” Medical services vary from place to place, but most hospitals use what are called charge masters, which are detailed charts listing prices for services. These prices often vary depending on whether the patient has private insurance, no insurance or Medicare. And, sometimes, the charges vary within each category. In addition, some clinics associated with hospitals charge what are called hospital facility fees which are tacked on to bills even though the service never took place at the associated hospital. In some cases, hospital facility fees can run more than the procedure itself. Gallups said under his business model, doctors control every aspect of a patient’s care. “We have our own surgery center, our own doctors, our own facilities, our own anesthesiologist, our own pathologist,” he said. “In fact, there’s no other practice like it outside of a hospital pretty much in the Southeast.” Because of these controls, ENTI is able to keep expenses down and deter-
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The Ear, Nose and Throat Institute has two surgery centers in Atlanta. The Milton Hall Surgery Center (above) is on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. On the south side of Atlanta, the ENT Institute offers state-of-the-art surgical facilities in East Newnan. went to the hospital, and that’s across the board,” he said. “It’s much better for me because, even though I don’t handle the financial aspect of it, when they do ask me, I can tell them.” People seem to be asking. ENTI has already seen a 10 percent growth this year, and Gallups said he expects another 10-20 percent jump next year. The practice sees close to 100,000 patients a year from across the country and the Caribbean who have shopped the services, he said. “You’d think it would be more prevalent nowadays, but people still are not really taking advantage of available consumerism in medicine,” Gallups said. “They can’t do it, because their
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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
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ALIVE AFTER FIVE IN ROSWELL
Come to the best street party in metro Atlanta for live music, outside vendors and extended retail hours, face painting, free trolley and more. Thursday, Sept. 17, 5-9 p.m. Canton Street, downtown Roswell. Visit aliveafterfiveroswell. com for more info.
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.
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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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JC Officer with Scouts JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Johns Creek Police officer M.D. Meberg met Aug. 24 with boys of Pack 1000 to talk to them about rule of law and the role of a law enforcement official in Johns Creek. He patiently answered lot of their questions on how to become a police officer and the challenges of working in a unique multi-ethnic city such as Johns Creek. He also spoke on how technology advances pose challenges and offer opportunities for a law enforcement department.
Members of local Boy Scout troops raise the American flag and the flag of Georgia while participants gathered around the flagpole to say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing “The Star Spangled Banner.�
Wilson Creek ES has Star Spangled celebration JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — More than 1,000 Wilson Creek Elementary School students, teachers, staff and parents gathered around the school’s flagpole Sept. 11, Patriots Day, to celebrate the birthday of the country’s national anthem. The event was in observance of the National Anthem Project celebration, a project begun in 2005 to teach others the anthem while raising
awareness of the importance of school music. The ceremony marked the 10th time the school participated in the National Anthem Project. The event was organized by music teacher Leslie Morgan. Student musicians from Northview High School were also in attendance, providing musical accompaniment.
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Abbey of the Holy Goats brewery to open in Roswell Will be the first all-female-owned brewery in Georgia By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell’s Kathy Davis will become the first female owner of a brewery later this year when her brewery, Abbey of the Holy Goats, begins production in Roswell. As a former Buddhist nun and nearly a goat farmer, Davis might not be considered a typical brewery owner, though she credits a few brews with altering her canonical course. Davis said she had taken her lay vows and was ready to move to Canada to enter the convent when a friend took her to the Brick Store Pub in Decatur. “Two weeks before I was to ship off to Nova Scotia to join the nunnery, my best friend took me to the Brick Store Pub and introduced me to Belgianstyle beer and we drank quite a bit of it,” Davis said. “She convinced me I would never be able to see that again in a convent, so I quickly changed my tune about becoming a nun.” Davis then had aspirations to become a goat farmer. “I know people who own goats and I think they are quirky, fun animals. They are
very interesting and they don’t play by any rules. They do whatever they want,” she said. That time, her parents offered occupational diversion in the form of a home-brewing kit. The first beer she brewed won first place in its category in a brewing contest. “I won several more awards after that,” she said. Bolstered by her success and still in search of a career, she decided to pursue the idea of opening a brewery and enrolled in business school at Georgia State University. “The plan came together at that point,” Davis said. “While I was at business school, I spent the entire time working on this project. I wanted to be an entrepreneur and open my own business and I loved brewing, so the two just came together.” That was in 2010, and now Davis plans to have her dream come to fruition in late fall or early winter of this year. Abbey of the Holy Goats will have three production lines, a flagship line that will produce
Belgian-style brews, a seasonal “brewer’s choice” line which Davis said will be “whatever we feel like brewing that season,” as well as a traditional souring line which will be inoculated with bacteria that will lend a pleasantly sour flavor to the beer. The sour beers will be fermented in oak vats and then barrel-aged in oak for at least a year. Davis said the brewery’s output hasn’t been determined yet, but her focus initially will be on quality.
“We’re not going to be huge by any stretch of the imagination. If we were brewing at capacity, we could brew a bunch of beer. But I would rather get brew quality over quantity,” she said. Once production starts, the beers will be available in one-way kegs, which are recyclable. According to Davis, the beers will also be bottled in the future. Davis said the name, Abbey of the Holy Goats, encompasses many of her interests in life. “The name comes from my interest in abbeys as far as living in them, and the beer styles, and the goats come from my love of goats. And, of course, it’s also a play on the words ‘holy ghost.’ The monastic lifestyle is still something that really interests me. No matter what religion you follow, it’s always a wonderful thing to endeavor towards.” The brewery is fully funded but a Kickstarter campaign will begin in the next few weeks that Davis hopes will stir community involvement in the brewery as well as provide funds for “fun” equipment and a tasting room.
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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.
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Raiders, Longhorns meet in huge region 6-AAAAAA matchup PREDICTING THE GAME:
LOCK OF THE WEEK Alpharetta 28
Lambert 13
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will have reliable targets in seniors Nick Carlton and Darryl Bivers. Senior defensive lineman Dante Parara leads the team in tackles and sacks. However, the defense has had to rely on the Raiders’ offensive production as they are giving up over 30 points per game. The Longhorns opened their regionplay 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. They then defeated West Forsyth 45-36. The Longhorns’ defense will have to step against a Raiders’ offense that is averaging 36 points per game and over 300 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Al-
pharetta’s defense must focus its efforts after giving up 39 points to West Forsyth and 42 points to Johns Creek. The looming question is at the quarterback position for Alpharetta. Their offense has been nearly unstoppable so far this season but, without Downing, the Raiders will have to adjust. However, both Kelly and Magill put together scoring drives for the Raiders against Johns Creek. In what should be an exciting game that has huge implication in Region 6-AAAAAA, Alpharetta’s offense will have to keep up their high production and their defense will have to buckle down against Lambert’s strong running game. Our prediction: Lambert 28 Alpharetta 23
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s hopes to repeat as Region 6-AAAAAA champions for the fourth consecutive year took a hit as they lost 42-39 to Johns Creek Sept. 11. The Raiders are currently 1-1 in region play. Their next opponent, Lambert, is coming off of a 45-36 win over Centennial and is 2-0 in the region. The Alpharetta-Lambert matchup will likely have huge implications for the Region 6-AAAAAA standings. Both the Raiders and the Longhorns joined region 6-AAAAAA in 2012 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 may be without quarterback Matt Downing, who left the game against Johns Creek with an apparent hand injury. Davis Kelly and EJ Magill both had playing time for the Raiders at quarterback after Downing left the game. Whoever gets the start for the Raiders
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Scores from 9-11 • Johns Creek 42 Alpharetta 39 • Cambridge 14 Rome 21 • Lambert 45 Centennial 36 • West Forsyth 45 Chattahoochee 27 • Wheeler 35 Milton 7 • Northview 26 North Forsyth 9 • Roswell 52 Lassiter 10 • Blessed Trinity 33 Creekview 14 • Chattooga 30 Fellowship Christian 23 • Darlington 27 King’s Ridge 7 • Eagle’s Landing Christian 56 Mt. Pisgah 6
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Johns Creek upsets Alpharetta, Roswell continues to roll By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga.- The Gladiators of Johns Creek were able to upset three-time defending Region 6-AAAAAA champions Alpharetta 42-39 on Sept. 11 at home. It was Johns Creek’s first-ever win against the Raiders. Johns Creek led the Raiders 42-32 with under a minute left when Alpharetta quarterback Davis Kelly scored a 16-yard touchdown on a quarterback keeper. Kelly was in for starter Matt Downing, who left the game with an apparent
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ed an onside kick but failed to recover, allowing Johns Creek to seal the upset. Alpharetta and Johns Creek are now 1-1 in region play. Alpharetta will look to bounce back this week when they take on Lambert at home. Johns Creek faces region-leading Northview. Northview, South Forsyth and Lambert sit atop Region 6-AAAAAA with 2-0 records. Northview (3-0, 2-0) defeated North Forsyth 26-9 to remain undefeated on the season. Centennial and Chattahoochee will both be looking for their first win of the season when they meet Sept. 18. Both teams will be coming off losses in what were offensive shootouts. The Knights fell to Lambert 45-30 and Chattahoochee was defeated by West Forsyth 45-27. In Region 5-AAAAAA, Roswell opened up their region schedule against Lassiter and dominated. The Hornets beat Lassiter 52-10. It was the second time this season the Hornets scored over 50 points and are currently outscoring their opponents 139-18 through three games. Roswell has a bye this week. Milton fell to Wheeler 35-7. After winning 11 games and
reaching the third round of the playoffs in 2014, the Eagles have yet to win a game so far this season. The Eagles will face Lassiter this week before playing Roswell Sept. 25. Blessed Trinity (3-0) remains undefeated on the year after defeating Creekview 33-7. The Titans will face Maynard Jackson Sept. 19 before beginning Region 4-AAA Division B play against Douglass Sept. 25. The Titans were 5-0 in region play last season, winning the region championship. In region 6-A Division B, Fellowship Christian was handed their first loss of the season as the Paladins fell to Chattooga 30-23. The Paladins opened with the first 10 points of the game before back-and-forth scoring kept the score close. With under five minutes to go, the Paladins took a 23-22 lead but failed on a 2-point conversion. Chattooga would quickly score on a 49-yard rush and successfully converted a 2-point conversion to make the game 23-30 with under four minutes to go. The Paladins would turn the ball over on downs, allowing Chattooga to run out the clock. Fellowship Christian, King’s Ridge, Mount Pisgah, Pinecrest
Standings Region 6-AAAAAA • Northview 3-0 (2-0) • South Forsyth 3-0 (2-0) • Lambert 2-1 (2-0) • Alpharetta 2-1 (1-1) • North Forsyth 1-2 (1-1) • West Forsyth 1-2 (1-1) • Johns Creek 1-2 (1-1) • Centennial 0-3 (0-2) • Chattahoochee 0-3 (0-2) • Habersham Central 0-3 (0-2) Region 5-AAAAAA standings • Walton 4-1 (2-0) • Wheeler 3-1 (2-0) • Roswell 3-0 (1-0) • Woodstock 3-1 (1-1) • Etowah 3-1 (1-1) • Cherokee 2-1 (0-1) • Pope 1-4 (0-1) • Milton 0-3 (0-1) • Lassiter 2-2 (0-2) Region 6-A Division B standings • Pinecrest Academy 2-0 • Fellowship Christian 2-1 • St. Francis 1-1 • Mt. Pisgah 1-2 • King’s Ridge 1-2 • Whitefield Academy 1-2 Academy and St. Francis will all open their region 6-A Division B schedules Oct. 2.
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Sacrifices: Forsyth, Fulton Counties hold 9/11 ceremonies Continued from Page 1 gler on a dude ranch (where he met his future wife). Going through the experience Freeman did of being so brutally wounded changed not only his life but his family’s lives, as well. “I can’t call my wife when I’m on duty without texting her first to say I’m OK,” he said. He compared his experience to what the first responders of 9/11 must have felt. He said the images of watching the towers burn that day and seeing the brave men and women rushing toward duty, never thinking of themselves, filled him with “overwhelming pride.” “That is the legacy that they leave us,” Freeman said. When he was shot in 2013, he said, “I knew when the call went out that an officer was down, my fellow officers would come. “If someone needs help, we go. That is the legacy and the challenge for all first responders – and their families.” Ultimately, it is the challenge for all Americans. “What will be your legacy?” Freeman asked. “So when you see first responders, tell them thank you. We’re here to serve, but it’s nice to hear thanks.” Johns Creek Fire Station No. 61 also had a surprise for the city. The fire personnel had asked the New York City Fire Department for a relic from the twin towers. The request was honored and two firefighters from the Johns Creek station flew up New York to get the moving memento, a portion of a steel girder about 3 feet in length that is mounted between two blocks of wood.
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Retired Gen. Glenn Spears, with the Johns Creek Rotary Club, acted as master of ceremonies for the morning service.
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Keynote speaker David Freeman, left, of the Alpharetta Police Department and Mayor Mike Bodker stand for the national anthem.
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Johns Creek firefighters from Station 61 unveil a memorial relic from the World Trade Center given to the department by members of the New York City Fire Department.
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Milton High School’s lawn decorated with American Flags.
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The Johns Creek Veterans Association color guard presents the colors.
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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Officers and Forsyth County Fire Department personnel take a moment of silence with the piece of the World Trade Center towers.
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Roswell’s 9/11 ceremony.
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Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny Bowman, left, salutes the flag with Senator Michael Williams.
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A helmet and roses greet visitors to the 9/11 remembrance service in Forsyth.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 1, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 26, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-15-06/V-15-12 Marriott Courtyard/Parkway 400/Pod C This case has been deferred by the Staff. Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use on Building Site 6. Consideration for a variance to reduce parking as well as a variance to the front setback to 15 feet and lot coverage to 77% is also requested. The property is located on Amber Park Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-15-09 North Point Hotel/Preston Ridge This case has been deferred by the Staff. Consideration of a request for a height variance in the Preston Ridge Master Plan to build a hotel 65 feet in height instead of 40 feet. The property is on the west side of North Point Parkway just south of Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 911, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. CLUP-15-04/Z-15-06/V-15-07 Thompson Street Investments LLC/Thompson Street Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 6 acres from R-12 to DT-LW in order to build 40 single family townhomes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Professional/Business Office” to “High Density Residential” is also requested. Consideration for a variance on the setbacks of the buildings and stream encroachment is also requested. The properties are located at 122, 144, 154, 164, 174, 184, 194, 204 Thompson Street. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 748 and 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. MP-15-10/CLUP-15-09/V-15-07 JW Homes/Cousins Westside/Pod F The case has been withdrawn by the applicant. Consideration of a request to amend the Cousins Westside Master Plan in order to permit single-family 54 detached and 36 attached “for-sale” residential on approximately 20 acres. The property is located across from the amphitheater on the west side of Westside Parkway and legally described as being located within Land Lots 652, 653, 689 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. MP-15-07/CLUP-15-08/V-15-21 Duke Realty/Windward Master Plan This case has been deferred by the Staff. Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Master Plan in order to permit 47 single-family “for sale” detached homes as well as a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Low Density” Residential. The property is located on the north side of Webb Bridge just east of North Point Parkway. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 1178, 1243, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. CLUP-15-11/Z-15-10/CU-15-11/V-15-25 Thompson Street Flats This case has been deferred by the Staff. Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.39 acres from O-P to DT-LW to construct 24 “for-sale” walk up flats. A request to change the property from the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Professional/Business Office” to “High Density Residential” is also requested. Consideration for a variance on the height of the building is also requested. The property is located on the south side of Thompson Street and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. g. PH-15-20 Arts Commission Ordinance Consideration of an ordinance to establish an art commission and provide the procedure and requirements for designating art within the City. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
Pet of the week: Hank ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hank, a 6-year-old neutered domestic shorthair mix, is a gorgeous, sweet cat who enjoys attention and hanging out. Hank’s an easygoing, laid-back kind of guy who enjoys perching in windowsills, lying in patches of sunlight, playing with toys and enjoying a good meal. He would do best in a home with no other pets. He will need a good scratching post to keep his claws in top shape. Your veterinarian can show you how to trim the claws regularly to cut down on inappropriate scratching. Scratch-
ing is natural for cats, so keeping their claws short and giving them appropriate places to scratch is helping to fulfill their needs. If you are in search of an affectionate, capable cat to hang with you, Hank may be your guy. He has been microchipped and dewormed. He will be available at the Atlanta Humane Society Mansell Campus located at 1565 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. He and all of his feline friends are available for $9 the entire month of September. Look at all available pets at www.atlantahumane.org. —Kathleen Sturgeon
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item along with previously advertised items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 28, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. V-15-24/Old Milton Holdings LLC. Consideration of a variance from Section 3.2.5 C in order to allow dirt to be stored between Old Milton Parkway and Thompson Street. The property is located on Thompson Street and Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
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Teachers explore Atlanta attractions ROSWELL, Ga. – Going back to school doesn’t have to mean that summer fun is over. Teachers from Alpharetta and Roswell discovered that on Saturday, Aug. 29 as they visited the Educator Open House hosted by the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. At the open house, educators from across Georgia received complimentary admission to
learn more about the attractions’ educational features and field trip opportunities. At the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia teachers are able to fulfill hundreds of Common Core Standards in areas like social studies and English/language arts with the World of CocaCola’s teacher toolkits. The attraction also hosts hundreds of field trips a year. —Jonathan Copsey
Hillside Elementary School teacher Stephanie Schmidt and her husband, Tim, visit the World of Coca-Cola for its annual Educator Open House on Aug. 29. At the Open House, Georgia educators learn about the educational features and field trip opportunities at area attractions including the World of Coca-Cola, where they can satisfy hundreds of Common Core Standards.
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count for 2 percent of all traffic onto the property. After the Planning Commission meeting, Rolader was Continued from Page 6 shaking his head. “I don’t think there is any with the city to build a 350legal reason for a denial of this bed Marriott Signature Suites use. It appeared to be a matter hotel and 74,000-square-foot of personal preference on the convention center for $104.2 part of the commissioners,” million, of which North AmeriRolader said. “They gave no can will invest $78.4 million. legal reason.” “Avalon has been meticuToro said later he could not lously planned for 580,000 understand the decision. square feet of office, 525 “There are apartments, drive-thrus all 500,000 square over Alpharetta. feet of retail and The proposal upscale singlelocates [Chickfamily homes. fil-A] in exactly Every square the right spot so foot has been that it is immemeticulously diately accesplanned before sible from Old the first spade of Milton Parkway earth had been and out of the turned. main flow of “North Amertraffic to Avaican Properties lon,” Toro said. is not about He pointed to let one little out there are restaurant jeopMARK TORO several fast-food ardize the rest North American Properties restaurants at of the project,” Managing Partner North Point Mall Rolader said. that create no “Planning staff problems for traffic there. mentioned the effect Chick-fil“I think it was a foregone A might have on other developconclusion that the Planning ments in the neighborhood. Commission would not have Avalon is the neighborhood.” Chick-fil-A. We have heard Avalon knew going in that people say that it is not good there would be a need for a enough for Avalon, that it is family-friendly restaurant, too common. I’m not sure that especially for shoppers and it is government’s place to residents with small children. make those decisions,” Toro Also there are a lot of office said. workers who do not have the The quest for Chick-fil-A time or inclination to have a has been all about brand alignsit-down lunch. ment, Toro said. Chick-fil-A will cater and “We only pursued one fastdeliver lunches to those office food operator. And it is going buildings from their location to be Chick-fil-A or it is going on the property. “Avalon had targeted Chick- to be no one. We could go to Waffle House, they don’t have fil-A from the beginning. The a drive-thru. But that brand first two times they said no. does not align with us,” Toro But Chick-fil-A is the premiere said. “It’s not what our guests franchise in the fast-food are seeking,” he said. industry. Everything Avalon The case will be heard at has done has been by design,” the Sept. 28 City Council meetRolader said. ing for a final decision. Chick-fil-A traffic will ac-
We only pursued one fast-food operator. And it is going to be Chick-fil-A or it is going to be no one.”
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following Land Use Petition proposals located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearings as stated above. LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER: LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
RZ-15-012, VC-15-012-1, VC-15-012-2, VC-15-012-3 GreyBull, LLC 6200 Block of Abbotts Bridge Road O-I (Office-Institutional District) Conditional C-1 (Community Business District) Conditional Rezone to allow for a self-storage facility at approximately 80,370 square feet. Requesting three concurrent variances: 40’ landscape strip reduction; 25’ landscape strip reduction; parking reduction.
LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER: LOCATION: PROPOSED ZONING: REQUEST:
SUP-15-002 & VS-15-002-1 GreyBull, LLC 6200 Block of Abbotts Bridge Road C-1 (Community Business District) Conditional SUP to allow for a self-storage facility at approximately 80,370 square feet. Requesting one concurrent variance: distance from another self-storage facility.
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Exit: Continued from Page 1 it over to line up with Deer Field Point. Because this will impact not only Forsyth County but surrounding cities including Milton, Alpharetta and Johns Creek, the GDOT has made this a priority project, Allen said. “They see the regional significance of building this to improve traffic flow,” Allen said. “Ultimately it ties McGin-
nis 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
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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.
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.
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.” TIM ALLEN Assistant director of the engineering department Forsyth County
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 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,
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of Bernice Thomason, Cumming, passed away September 6, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Charles R. Tidd, 86, of Cumming, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Nhien Vu, of Roswell, passed away September 7, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Winnie Mae Wright, of Milton, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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
GET: Continued from Page 12 have known and worked with each other before. That affords a great shorthand with one another. You don’t have to worry about all those pesky “getting to know you” moments early in rehearsal. We get to dive right in. And Susan and the Alliance team have provided a wealth of research and information for us to create this world as well. The rehearsal hall walls were covered with photographs, and tables were filled with dramaturgical research. It was a rich environment
written statements can be submitted until Sept. 21 to John Cunard, Director of Engineering for Forsyth County,110 East Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, GA 30040 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. 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. for us to explore this world of a mental institution in the late ’60s. THE MOVIE IS SO ICONIC, HOW DO YOU AVOID COMPARISONS? I watched the movie again months ago after being cast. And then I let it go. It’s inevitable that the audience is going to have some preconceived notions based on the movie. But my job is to do the play as we approach it with this cast right now. The story is the same, but my hope is that our audience can find themselves forgetting what they thought they knew, and experience it with new eyes and insight.
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Mill Springs Academy finalist in STEM Education Awards Recognizing excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math education in Georgia ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) announced that Mill Springs Academy has been named as a finalist in the Middle School category for the 2015 Georgia STEM Education Awards. The Georgia STEM Education Awards recognizes schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education in Georgia. Mill Springs Academy offers a STEM enrichment class for students in grades 7-12 and the highlight of the course is the Amateur Radio Station on campus. With the help of North Fulton Amateur Radio League, we have a super antenna and designated call sign (W4MSA). To date 20 students have earned their Ham Radio License. “Students with disabilities are generally underrepresented in STEM fields of study, but at Mill Springs we make STEM available and fun for everyone.” - Annette Higgins, Assistant Principal Pre Upper School
Winners competed in 8 different categories in the statewide event. “It was truly a challenge to choose from among the many applicants from around Georgia for these finalists,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We applaud all of our applicants for their excellent work in STEM.” “It is so gratifying to see STEM education gaining momentum throughout the state of Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, executive director of TAG-Ed. “The programs selected as finalists are leading the way in this effort and sharing best practices that will prepare our students for the challenges ahead.” Winners are to be announced during a special awards gala on August 28th, held at the Carlos Community Center in Atlanta. The event was sponsored in part by Georgia Tech Research Institute, Promethean, and Cisco. For more information about TAG and the Fourth Annual Georgia STEM Education Awards visit: http://www. tagonline.org/events/stem-educationawards/. -Zenzele Price RIchardson
MSA Sophomore Megan Brown on the cover of QST, a magazine devoted entirely to amateur radio.
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Part-time 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 Teachers Assistants Seeking qualified applicants for teachers assistants positions. 770-552-0834 or email: patricia@vmschool. com
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SUWANEE Hawthorne Subdivision multi family. Off Southers Circle, off James Burgess, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm.
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message
Alph/Johns Creek: Deer Lake Subdivision Sale, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm. 141 & McGinnis Ferry, behind Lowes
DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335
Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921
ALPHARETTA 10475 Tuxford Drive 30022. Friday 91/8, Saturday 9/19, 8am-2pm. Tools, small appliances, household, artwork, vintage toys, books, electronics...
Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479
ROSWELL Horseshoe Bend; 2250 Steeplechase Lane 30076. Saturday 9/19, Sunday 9/20, 9am-?. You name it, we got it!
A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065
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Sales Estate Sale MILTON 13725 Providence Road. Saturday 9/19, 8am-3pm. Antiques, furniture, appliances, books, tools, kitchen items, whole houseful! 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!
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! 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 3 family attic sale. 185 Creamer Drive. Friday 9/18, Saturday 9/19, 8am-4pm. Furniture, home decor’, garden and holiday
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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Greenlawn/Roswell Beautiful serene setting! Garden of Prayer, 2 lots. Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209 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 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055
Collectibles Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610 Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.
Furniture BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022
LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450 Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404-242-4022 DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042 DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917
Household ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199.. Excellent condition! 770-664-0111 Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022
Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.
TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 Fill your position CALL 470-222-8469 to place your ad
Musical Instruments TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851
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BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC 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
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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
4810 Prather Farm CIR, Cumming. F M L S # 5 5 6 8 4 11 . $300,000. Fantastic 5Br/4Ba with views of Sawnee Mtn, located in an award-winning Forsyth County School district. Vaulted ceilings in second floor rooms, open kitchen with granite & island. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, Garel Curry, Phone: 404-863-0835.
Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410
Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410
Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033
Cycle $160.
TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362 POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $150. 770-993-0835
GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078
Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215
Commercial Space for Lease
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
Commercial Space for Sale
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 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
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Instruction
3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $30,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
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
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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