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Making dreams happen Woman gets home makeover ►►PAGE 7

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How the LOST funds get divvied up City

Previous %

New %

Previous $

New $

Net Change

Alpharetta

5.22

5.81

$12.4M

$13.7M

$1.3M

Atlanta

42.88

40.44

$101.8M

$96M

($5.8M)

Johns Creek

6.97

7.75

$16.5M

$18.4M

$1.9M

Milton

1.71

3.29

$4.0M

$7.8M

$3.8M

Roswell

8.8

8.92

$20.8M

$21.7M

$0.9M

North Fulton cities receive LOST windfall By JONATHAN COPSEY & HATCHER HURD

Students and fire fighters set up Cambridge’s memorial.

High schools honor the Sept. 11 victims Cambridge, Milton have ceremonies By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The high schools of Milton have established the tradition of students remembering the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks through their own efforts.

Student-led memorials and ceremonies were held in the morning of Sept. 11 at the two schools. Both lined their lawns with flags dedicated to the dead, a tradition started at Milton High and passed on to its newer sister school, Cambridge. “When you see the flags, it’s overwhelming,” said Caroline Willis, a junior at Cambridge and organizer of this year’s event. She,

her friends and other fellow students were out for several hours on the afternoon of Sept. 10 placing the small American flags into the ground. They were helped by members of the Milton Fire Department. “[The victims] were not numbers,” Willis said. “Each flag is a person, and each person had a story behind them.”

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton’s cities gained the most population in the last Census, therefore they came out on top of the recent renegotiations of sales tax monies with the county. The last Census resulted in numbers showing an increased movement of population from unincorporated Fulton County and Atlanta to the cities and suburbs. The newly negotiated split of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) money reflects this. The 1 cent tax collected about $237 million last year. Normally Georgia law requires that the largest city in the county negotiate with the county commission for a formula for the division of the sales tax revenue every 10 years. Other cities may elect to opt out of the negotiated formula and instead choose

to receive a share based on population ratio of that city. An alternative, which was used in this case, allows for cities representing a majority of the citizens to also negotiate with the county. In Fulton County it was the latter case this time as 12 of the cities – Atlanta and Fairburn sat out – negotiated with Fulton County for a pro rata split. This left Atlanta as still receiving the largest slice of LOST revenue but nevertheless with $5.8 million less. According to one source, the coalition of cities came about so they could negotiate with Fulton County instead of Atlanta. It was felt among the cities that Atlanta was angling for a larger portion of the tax, around $106 million, than its reduced population warranted, the source said. A deal was struck to provide a larger than pro rata share to three South Fulton

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Nearly 20 emergency personnel were needed Sept. 5 to take down a Vicarage Court man believed to be on drugs. Police received an emergency call at 7:22 p.m. from a woman who reported that her 17-year-old son, who allegedly has a history of drug use, was possibly under the influence of drugs. She fled the house in fear of her safety. She took police to the house where they began hearing someone screaming. The

reporting officer noted the screams sounded more of anger than distress. The house doors were locked, so police went around back to the deck where they were looking in the rear door. They saw the caller’s son standing naked and bloody in the family room screaming, “I will find my center, I have the power.” Another man was seated, and his face was reportedly bleeding profusely. Police knocked on the rear

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DUI arrests ►► Hans Peter Robert Miller,

40, of Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, improper U-turn, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and no license. ►► Justin Kyle Bell, 27, of Mount Shasta Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Nicalos Danielli Ray, 33, of Canton was arrested Aug. 30 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and no license. ►► Thomas Eugene Merritt, 45, of Easley, S.C., was arrested Aug. 30 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Melesa Kresse, 43, of Duluth was arrested July 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and seatbelt violation.

of Duluth was arrested Aug. 23 on Ga. 120 in Alpharetta for DUI and driving through the gore. ►► Jordan Lane Matthews, 22, of Canton was arrested Aug. 22 on Crabapple Road in Milton for DUI. ►► Patrick J. Swanson, 42, of Dunwoody was arrested Aug. 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ravi Dattagupta, 26, of Alpharetta was arrested Aug. 29 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI and duty upon striking a fixed object.

Drug arrests ►► Ariel Lashone Wilson,

19, of Summerwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Halston Clay Chambers, 23, of Summerwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Anthony Dwayne Brown Jr., 21, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug.

door, at which point the son ran to the door, flung it open and allegedly tried to fight the police officers. The officers each deployed their Tasers with little effect, as the man continued to fight with them. A stun stick was then used, also with no effect. While one officer fought with the suspect, the other began hitting him in the legs and arms with his baton, again, with little effect. When a third officer arrived, police were able to handcuff the man, however he still resisted with a large amount of strength. More police, fire crews and EMTs arrived to help and, as

the reporting officer notes, the suspect “was struggling against 10 officers and was still able to deliver kicks, buck officers off of him and almost gain his footing.” Police finally were able to put him in leg shackles. The report notes it eventually took nearly 20 people to subdue the man. He was strapped to a stretcher and taken to North Fulton Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The other man was sent to Emory Johns Creek Hospital and treated. The suspect was charged with felony obstructions of police.

21 on Park Bridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Garrett William Culley, 18, of Clairborne Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 30 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Tajjuddin Nadir Higgins, 21, of Carriage Trace, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 31 on Carriage Trace in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Sharon Amiri-Firoozkouhi, 19, of Planters Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 17 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Quincy Demario Johnson, 25, of Snellville was arrested Aug. 27 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, no license and headlight violation. ►► Lilbert Lancie Gregory, 19, of Romulus, Mich., was arrested Aug. 14 on Cogburn Ridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Gregory Dennis Tanner, 18, of Webb Bridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 14 on Cogburn Ridge Way in Alpharetta for possession of

marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Spencer Lee Gregory, 26, of Sonata Lane, Milton, was arrested Aug. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Trevor James Cheeks, 23, of Norcross was arrested Aug. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, suspended license and possession of drug-related items. ►► Mitsi Rhiane Sarlin, 36, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related items and possession of a schedule III controlled substance. ►► Jackson Lee Fleckenstein, 32, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Taneisha S. Raines, 31, of Milton was arrested Aug. 26 on Providence Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.

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Trap is set, crook caught JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Brooksbridge Court man was arrested Aug. 28 after he was allegedly caught in a trap stealing money. The victims told police that over the past few weeks, the family has noticed money missing throughout the house. Cash from purses, the children’s rooms and money left on counters all went missing. They became so concerned that the family installed a camera in the home and set a trap. The victims put a $1 bill in cash on the kitchen counter and left the home. When they returned, the money was gone. They checked the video and saw their neighbor, Christopher David Weaver, 28, of Brooksbridge Court, Johns

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Jewels, lawn item taken from home MILTON, Ga. – Jewelry worth $500 and a $600 leaf blower were reported stolen Sept. 4 from a Bethany Bend home. The victim told police she returned home from work that day to find all the doors in the home opened and rooms ransacked. A side door and window were pried open. Missing were a silver necklace valued at $500 and a new leaf blower, valued at $600.

$4K in jewels taken from home MILTON, Ga. – Nearly $4,000 in jewelry was reported taken from a Hickory Mill Lane home Aug. 14. The victims told police they had their carpets cleaned that day. The cleaning company

was based out of Marietta. The next day, the victim was getting ready for work when she noticed three pieces of jewelry missing from her jewelry box – an amethyst necklace, a pearl necklace and a gold ring. The three pieces of jewelry combined are worth just under $4,000.

Man caught DUI with kids in car ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 for DUI with three young children in the car. Police noticed the car driven by Ashok Kumar Kapoor, 47, of Atlanta, driving south-

northfulton.com | Milton Herald | September 18, 2013 | 3 bound on Ga. 400 at 10:46 p.m. It was allegedly speeding at 81 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police pulled over the vehicle and tested Kapoor for inebriation. He allegedly smelled of alcohol. Field sobriety tests confirmed he had been drinking above the legal limit. In the rear of the car were his three children, ages 11, 13 and 15. Kapoor was charged with driving under the influence, endangering children, speeding and failure to update information on a license.

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Better Together hosts library update Sept. 26 Bethwell meeting features Councilman and FOML President Matt Kunz MILTON, Ga. – Want to know the latest and greatest about the Milton Library slated to open in Crabapple next year? Then make sure to attend the Living Room Conversation hosted by Milton’s Better Together volunteer committee at the Bethwell Community Center Thursday, Sept 26. That’s when Milton City Councilman and President of the Friends of the Milton Library (FOML) Matt Kunz will

give residents an update on the library’s progress and a rundown of current volunteer efforts. The conversation will begin at 7 p.m. Immediately following the meeting, all attendees are invited to stay for dessert and coffee. The Bethwell Community Center is located at 2695 Hopewell Road in Milton. Attendees are encouraged to bring books for use in the

new library. Those who would like to donate but who cannot attend the meeting can contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or email wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga. us. “Everywhere I go, the status of the library is a hot topic, so I can’t wait to let residents know the tremendous progress we’ve made recently,” said Kunz. “And bringing books and other materials will get us one step closer to this needed community improvement.” Kunz said new and gently

used books of all subjects – especially textbooks, children’s books, general fiction and coffee table books – are welcome for donation. Other forms of media, including CDs, DVDs and audio books are also accepted. Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors. For more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please contact Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne. boston@cityofmiltonga.us.

Roswell approves Fouts radio tower Council split, residents angry

This is a gigantic eyesore. We know a tower must be near us, but why not in a commercial area?”

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s City Council voted Sept. 11 in a 4-3 decision to approve a new radio tower on Fouts Road, voting over resident opposition. The meeting was filled with homeowners from the nearby Twelvestones neighborhood, across the street from the site, who pleaded with the council to at least delay a vote on the matter. Mayor Jere Wood exercised his rarely used power to break a tie among the councilmembers, siding with the proponents. “We need a tower somewhere near Fouts Road,” Wood said. “It’s not going to be any prettier across the road.” In a concession to the residents, the tower was moved to the back of the property and lowered by 50 feet to a maximum height of 350 feet. Councilmembers Becky

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Wynn, Rich Dippolito and Nancy Diamond voted for the tower. Members Jerry Orlans, Betty Price and Kent Igleheart opposed it. Wood broke the tie. Igleheart, whose motion to defer the decision was voted down on the same lines, said he was concerned about the site. “I have a lot of questions now with the North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority (NFRRSA),” Igleheart said. “After all the things I’ve learned in the last month, I question some of this. I have too many concerns.” He noted new information presented at the meeting from representatives of Commdex, the project manager of implementing the system. In particular, alternate

options for tower locations as well as heights were suggested by both Commdex and Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant. The sites were discounted by both for a variety of reasons, including poor connection with the other towers in the system, cost and coverage of the region. The lower the tower heights, the more towers would be needed, they reported, and they possibly could use more expensive fiber optic cables to communicate instead of microwaves. Either way, a tower needed to go somewhere near Fouts Road, they said. Plans for the NFRRSA were set in motion last year to form a North Fulton emergency communication system to be used by police and firefighters.

It would replace the county’s aging and obsolete system. According to Grant, the system in place now has failed 11 times in the past year and is failing at an increasing rate. When it fails, emergency personnel cannot radio each other. One instance of this happening was during a SWAT operation as the team raided a home. With no radio, members had to use their cellphones. The county was allegedly hesitant to reveal plans to improve the system, so the cities of North Fulton – Roswell, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Milton – decided to go it alone. Johns Creek, initially a partner, pulled out at the least minute.

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Library Friends receive $20K bump Money donated to move barn By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

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The Dinsmore property in Crabapple is where the new Milton Library will sit. There are two aged barns on the site, and the Friends of the Milton Library are trying to save one of them by raising funds.

MILTON, Ga. – The Friends of the Milton Library just received a huge bump – a $20,000 bump. The Friends exist to help augment the future Milton Library’s services, giving programming and raising money. Since there is no library yet, the Friends have focused their efforts on saving one of the old

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barns on the site of the new library. The barn, hopefully, would be moved to a safe area of the property and serve as event or storage space. “Having our own storage facility allows us to have a lot more flexibility,” said Matt Kunz, of the Friends. “The libraries always reserve a section of the library for a ‘friends’ group, but it’s usually very small. If we can refurbish the barn for the Friends in addition to space inside [the library], it gives us storage space for our book sales, which helps us to raise money for programming for the library.” Estimates suggest it would cost about $70,000 to move and repair the barn. Recently, the Shannon Foundation, linked to the family that owns Milton’s Shannondale Farm, donated $20,000 to the Friends to save the barn. “We feel it’s a worthwhile cause,” said Mary Shannon, chairman of the board of the Shannon Foundation. The foundation focuses on education initiatives, giving money or scholarships to needy causes and people. Shannon said a library fits the bill of the foundation’s causes. Kunz said the money will go a long way not only to funding the project but also toward

...If we can refurbish the barn for the Friends in addition to space inside [the library], it gives us storage space for our book sales, which helps us to raise money for programming.” MATT KUNZ Friends of the Milton Library making the goal that much more realistic. “This is a community project, and we want to make sure other people in the community know we are serious about making this happen,” Kunz said. The Milton Library is scheduled to begin construction by the end of the year and will open in late 2014.

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Big smiles, new master bath for room makeover winner Recently widowed Alpharetta mom to get $20,000 ‘spa-like’ bathroom By KELLY BROOKS kelly@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Mom of three Terri Wylie grinned and held back tears as interior design guru Allison Havill Todd recounted the mantra of Wylie’s late husband, Kevin: “Give a smile, get a smile.” Wylie, the winner of this year’s Designing Dreams charitable room makeover, also appeared to live by that mantra during the nonprofit’s annual reception Sept. 12 at RBM of Atlanta - North on McFarland Parkway. Wylie graciously hugged friends and family, and chatted and laughed with many of the approximately 75 guests throughout the evening. Attendants milled through the Mercedes-Benz showroom, bidding on silent auction items and donning light-up plastic neon smiley face rings as a tribute to Kevin. Laury Beesley, president and founder of support group Widows GPS, nominated Wylie for the room makeover. “Of all the people I have helped, this woman is the brightest and shiniest. She’s

just a ray of sunshine,” Beesley said. “I get goose bumps every time I’m around her. She’s a trooper, but she’s in pain and I want to be there for her.” Terri Wylie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis around 2008. Kevin Wylie, a stay-athome-dad and an active, wellliked area volunteer, became Terri’s caretaker while she was bedridden with the disease. Kevin died in October 2012. “A lot of people knew what he did in the community,” Wylie said. “He’s in heaven smiling right now.” Terri said she was amazed when she found out she’d won the makeover. “I don’t win things,” Wylie said. But Wylie’s 17-year-old daughter, Erin, a senior at Milton High School, said her mom earned it. “She takes care of us,” Erin said. “She deserves to have something nice.” Todd, the president of Cumming, Ga.-based Allison Havill Todd Interiors, started the nonprofit Designing Dreams to provide comfort

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An emotional Terri Wylie, left, is comforted by Widows GPS founder Laury Beesley during the Designing Dreams reception. Beesley nominated Wylie for the charitable room makeover.

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By JEFF STARSHIP news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On a breezy summer night Sept. 7 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Steely Dan parked its convertible long enough “to play hot and heavy” (in the words of guitarist Walter Becker) for their devoted, if somewhat aged, fans. Even those who never had 8 tracks in their homes or cars enjoyed the rock show that opened with the seven songs from the band’s 1977 album “Aja.” Though some of the vocal high notes belonged to a few decades past, their passion and musicianship carried the evening. A fantastic, four-man horn section along with killer drums, jazzy piano, rippin’ guitars and the smooth background vocals and percussion of “The Borderline Brats” accompanied Donald Fagan and Becker for a great and memorable performance. I told someone the next day at church that the audi-

ence was engaged, but mellow – hardly a standing listener or dancer all evening. My friend’s response: “Well that’s no surprise. Steely Dan was mellow 40 years ago.” True. Mellow, but moving. Laid back, but with appreciation as drums, horns and guitar solos were shredded before our very eyes. Thank God for music born before the age of video! As Fagan led us through the evening with their classics, feet bounced, hands tapped on knees, smiles lit up faces and there was a lot of lip-syncing going on under the steelspanned, open-air arena. Knowing that “the weekend at the college (still) didn’t turn out like you planned” and that they would close the evening by asking “are you reeling in the years,” the crowd was sent away with a surprising take-home gift – an encore of “Kid Charlemagne” that my 16-year-old repeated on the way home and into the next day. He wore his concert T-shirt to his suburban high school on Monday fetching only one comment. Sad. “Dad, they just don’t know,” he said, very much in-theknow. I should never have thrown away my 8 track of “Count-

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Classic rock band Steely Dan performed Sept. 7 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. down to Ecstasy.” Thankfully, I still have “Aja” and “Can’t Buy a Thrill” on vinyl that I purchased in college. A few years ago, my other son picked up “Pretzel Logic” at an Alpharetta yard sale and I have it framed and hanging on my wall next to “Boston” and “Sgt. Pepper.” If you have “Royal Scam” on vinyl, call me. I’ll pay $25 for it; maybe $40 if it’s on an 8 track. Ringo mastered the drums, Neil Young the harmonica,

Billy Preston the organ and Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust played guitar. Thanks to the Mood Swings tour that rolled into town last week, a bunch of us in the ATL can say without a doubt that Steely Dan has indeed “learned to work the saxophone.” The new music critic at Appen Media Group can be reached at news@northfulton. com, just put “music” in the subject line.

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Parth Vishwanatham performs at WillStock. By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – On Oct. 15, 2011, John Trautwein and his wife lost their son, Will, to depression. Their 15-year-old lacrosse player and lead singer in his own band, “Blind Label,” hung himself in his closest that Thursday night while his parents slept. Stunned by Will's death, Trautwein started The “Will to Live” Foundation. The foundation focuses on raising teen suicide awareness in local communities. The foundation itself has over a thousand supporters, but Northview High School student Shubham Kadam has even bigger plans that focus primarily on the youth in his community. “On that Friday morning, a police officer came to take me to a room where four of Will’s closest friends were already sitting. Will had always been a talented and popular guy; I was in disbelief after hearing the news,” Kadam said. Will’s best friend and former band member, Kadam started the Will to Live Club

at his own school, which now has over 100 members. He is also the director of one of the foundation’s biggest annual events, “WillStock,” which just celebrated its third anniversary Saturday, Sept. 7, raising over $24,000 and had over 1,000 participants. WillStock is a musical festival that features local teen talent from around the Johns Creek and Alpharetta area. It is a means of celebrating Will and life in general through music, Will’s biggest passion. Northview students volunteered their time to run concession stands and help set up the stage for 19 bands and acoustic performances. “Taking on the responsibility of director for the event transformed me into the person I am today,” said Kadam. “Everyone in the crowd felt all these emotions together and we were all there for one cause. That’s what sharing the love means.” “Blind Label,” the band that Will was the lead singer for, reunited on stage for the finale. Will’s younger brother Tommy, 15, took Will’s place and Will’s father, John, performed on the keyboard. The band chose the song “The General” because of its line “go now, you are forgiven.” Even though not everyone knew the song, they could sing this line consistently throughout the performance to relay the message of coming together for a common cause. During the performance, the crowd was given signs to hold up and the festival ended with everyone chanting “Love ya, man!” – Will’s signature line. Other foundation events include the Wills Walk 5K which raised $40,000 and had over 1,100 participants and Connors Climb 5K Walk/Run for Kids which raised $17,000, just this year.

All proceeds go toward bettering high school education, providing teen suicide prevention training to Fulton County School teachers, donating to foundations such as the American Federation for Suicide Prevention and awarding “LifeTeenMate” scholarships to selected students who have made an impact in the community. For more information, visit www.will-2-live.org.

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Milton student lands role in movie ‘Short Term 12’ holds premiere in Midtown By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Alex Calloway, a 14-year-old from Milton, got his shot at stardom after landing a small role in a big-screen film called “Short Term 12.” The movie, written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, has already received generous praise after premiering at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, where it won two awards.

The film focuses on a staff member at a foster care facility that deals with troubled and abused adolescents. Alex plays one of the intakes named Sammy, and though his role is small, it’s vital to the movie. “He’s a very complex character,” Alex said. “Sammy is quiet and contained, but definitely the most traumatized of all the characters.” Alex was offered the role after going to California for an acting camp. Prior to the camp, he studied acting at the Alliance Theater and the Atlanta Workshop Players Company in

Roswell. “He did so well at the camp that he immediately had agents and managers coming after him. It was then I realized that this wasn’t just a kid thinking about something — he was really serious and he was really good,” said Scott Calloway, Alex’s dad. Alex said what he most enjoyed about filming was interacting with the other actors and crew. “Everyone was so open and honest, and we really did over the process of a 20-day shoot

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Alex will be a freshman at Milton High School next year, but said he wants to keep working and acting as much as possible. “I want to ride this out as long as I can,” he said. “There’s a certain energy that is on every set I’ve ever been on and I love that feeling — so as long as I’m able, I would love to be out here in California getting more roles, because this really is my favorite thing in the world.” “Short Term 12” is now being shown in select theaters around the country. To find out more about tickets and show times, visit www.shortterm12.com.

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can be used for a variety of classroom situations. Last week, more than 400 King’s Ridge parents met for a campus security meeting to learn more about the school safety plans and the role they would play when students are involved in a number of security scenarios. “The system was adopted from a security plan called ‘I love u guys,’ named after the text message sent by Emily Keyes to her parents as she was held hostage [and subsequently] killed by a gunman at [Columbine High School] in 2006,” explained McCown. The protocol involves a wide gamut of response protocol, ranging from the familiar – fire or tornado drills – to a lockdown if there is a threat inside the building or a campus evacuation with a reunification plan for families and students. “Our facilities were designed with security as a priority with closed circuit cameras and buzzer-accessed doorways,” said McCown. “[We’ve

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to screen photo IDs with background checks for all campus visitors, limit access to campus traffic and a number of other initiatives.” School staff also attended security clinics where they networked with city of Milton emergency response officials and partnered with them to create an emergency response plan for the campus. If something happened at the school, law enforcement officials would be on the King’s Ridge campus within minutes and direct the overall response. Students are also involved in drills for all situations led by their teachers who have been trained using a federal protocol established through the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

“It was determined one reason the attempted shooter situation at the McNair School in DeKalb County campus had a positive outcome was because the students had drilled and knew what to do ahead of time,” said McCown. “They maintained a calm demeanor and had an organized reunification plan.” Parents say the all-school training provides a level of comfort to them as they send their kids off to school. “Even though children become more independent as they get older, our concerns as parents don’t change,” said parent Rhonda Henricksen. “It gives me peace of mind to know [school leaders] they are thinking about [school safety].”

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – FrontDoor Communities broke ground Sept. 18 on its 158-acre south Forsyth County venture, where the company will develop its first Georgia project – a $178 million community called Traditions with 420 homes. FrontDoor is a comparatively new development company, but it was started by two partners who are exexecutives with John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods – Partner/Chief Executive Officer Terry Russell and Partner/President Mike Langella, who have a combined experience of nearly 60 years in the real estate development business. FrontDoor has previously built large residential communities in Mount Pleasant and Charleston, S.C., and in Orlando and Naples, Fla. The largest land acquisition for a residential community in metro Atlanta in seven years, Traditions will be a gated community at Ga. 9 and Castleberry Road comprised of 420 homes priced in the $300,000s to $500,000s range. “A lot of developments say they are ‘a community fit for today’s active lifestyle.’ The reason this one really means it is because we have 13 parks in the plan. Some are more passive and some more active, but there is plenty of unique gathering spaces where you throw a baseball or kick a soccer ball,” Russell said. “If that is not enough, the property will have access to Fowler Park and the Big Creek Greenway with its walking and bicycling trails,” he said. “We are going to put sidewalks right down to both of those parks. That will make a big difference in how you live in the

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Traditions, a 420-home project in South Forsyth, will be the first Atlanta development by FrontDoor Communities. community.” FrontDoor is a design-centric company, by which Russell means he continues the success he had at Wieland Homes with careful attention to how the neighborhood not only fits in and of itself, but in the Forsyth community as a whole. “We’re not going to be building big boxes,” he said. “We’ll be building homes with a little more aesthetic appeal and more attention to the historical architecture and what we believe will be a better streetscape.” Traditions Marketing Director Mi-

chael Phillips said FrontDoor develops its communities with an architectural eye to regional standards. It’s part of FrontDoor’s “Go Local” approach that matches the style of the homes to the area. “In other words, we don’t use the same plan in six states,” Phillips said. “In Florida, we built Mediterraneanstyle homes; in Charleston, it was Low Country. The Traditions will feature Craftsman-style homes. We reference the past with an eye to the future.” Phillips said that also means local craftsmen for those all-important fin-

ishings – local glassblowers to make the doorknobs and local metal workers to make the door knockers. “Wherever possible, we like to use local artisans, materials and architecture so that the community will be a fit to its surroundings,” he said. Wakefield Beasley and Associates will be the architects on the project. The builders will be the Providence Group. Asked why FrontDoor chose this South Forsyth property for their first metro project, Phillips was quick to give an answer. “Location,” he said. “I know that is the stock answer in real estate. But it’s true. Traditions is only 1.7 miles from Ga. 400 and convenient to McFarland Road. It is the closest in project in South Forsyth to city conveniences, and the property has simply fantastic topography. “The superb shopping and entertainment complex, the Collection, is convenient to the property as well,” he said. An adjacent parcel will be developed into a 184,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center anchored by a grocery store. Russell said his company made the right choice for Traditions. “Forsyth County is one of the most sought-after and fastest-growing residential submarkets in the area,” Russell said. “We couldn’t have chosen a more ideal location for our entry into the metro Atlanta market.”

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Roswell mom creates multipurpose baby cover ‘PunkinWrap’ allows for easier mobility By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Laura Gravett, mother of two daughters in Roswell, recently developed a multifunctional baby wrap that she calls the “PunkinWrap.” The idea came to Gravett while vacationing in Chicago with her 4-month-old daughter, Brynn, and her husband. Gravett said they were enjoying a riverboat ride when she realized Brynn’s limbs were becoming overheated. “All I had with me was the nursing cover, so I used that to cover her limbs,” Gravett said. “It was perfect because it allowed air to flow underneath her so that she wouldn’t get too hot.” She added that it then occurred to her that she could take the nursing cover and actually remove the strap and leave the cover on the baby, making it multipurpose. Gravett said she hit the drawing board as soon as she got home and got to work bringing her newly found idea to fruition. She said her main goal was to be able to put one piece in a diaper bag to avoid

carrying around six different components. “It allows you to carry a diaper bag that doesn’t weigh 20 pounds because it serves many different functions – it can be used as a nursing cover, a car seat cover, a front carrier cover, a stroller blanket and works as a sunshade,” Gravett said. Gravett added that she made a point to make her product extremely mobile. She said it can be clipped onto anything and that she has yet to come across a brand with which the PunkinWrap wouldn’t function. There are three fabrics available on the website, and Gravett said she hopes to expand the line and offer six to eight fabrics each season. She eventually wants to offer a cool weather and a warm weather version of the PunkinWrap, as well as a waterproof version. Additionally, Gravett said the PunkinWrap can be a great gift idea. “It can be given to someone even when you’re not sure if they’re going to be nursing because it serves the function of nursing, but also does so many other things,” she said. The PunkinWrap can be purchased in the Atlanta area at New Baby Products, 2200 Cheshire Bridge Road, or the Ant Farm located at 408 S. Atlanta St. in Roswell. The product can also be purchased at www.punkinwrap.com.

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Will it be harder to sell Top challenges for small business owners your home in 2014? It may be a little early to be asking this question. It’s still only the third quarter of 2013. Most people haven’t even started thinking about the fall/holiday season yet. But I can’t help thinking about two aspects of the housing market which will make it much more competitive for home sellers next year. More equity Before 2015, another 8.3 million homeowners across the country will hit positive equity. From the rise in home values, these “slightly under water” owners will find themselves in a position to sell their homes without doing a short sale. This is a good thing, but without a doubt will add more competition for sellers looking to move in the next 15 months. Builders back in the game The big national track-home builders and developers have jumped back into the real estate game in our area with both feet over the past 12 months. We will see the effects of that come this spring/summer as hundreds of homes will be sprouting up from the ground in new developments all around North Fulton and Forsyth

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County. Additionally, some of the small, local builders, who had been hurt by the recession are beginning to line up financing and build individual homes on the lots they can still find, although those lots are becoming very scarce. Nationally, we are on track to have payroll employment reach pre-recession levels sometime mid-2014. As long as employment continues to improve, the unemployment rate in our area has been better than average, we’ll have a large enough pool of buyers to consume this additional inventory. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming. com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.

If you’re a small business owner, you probably have many challenges you try to overcome every day. Every small business owner, no matter if they have just started their business or have had it for a long time, faces a myriad of challenges they need to address to be successful. Whether it’s dealing with regulations, an uncertain economy or accessing capital, small business owners have to deal with a lot of challenges. At the top of the list, however, are four challenges that the majority of small business owners are dealing with today. No. 1 is growing their business. Attracting new customers and selling additional products and services to existing customers are always in the forefront of a small business owner’s mind. No. 2 is addressing the Affordable Care Act’s impact on costs. In small businesses with 50-plus full-time employees, all employees that work more than 30 hours per week have to be offered healthcare insurance, or the small business will be fined. The increased fixed cost associated with this has had an impact on bottom line results.

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No. 3 on the list is attracting skilled talent. With unemployment rates back to pre-recession rates, the availability of qualified human resources is decreasing every day. With more demand and a smaller supply, small business owners will need to pay more to hire additional resources. No. 4 challenge is retaining the top talent they currently have. Because of the “fist fight” over a smaller employee pool, long-term employees are abandoning ship for more money and a better job. Dick Jones is the Founder and President of Jones Simply Sales in Alpharetta, Ga. As a fourth generation sales professional, he has over 30 years of experience advising, coaching, consulting and working with small business owners.

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Meet the ‘grand’ Keller Williams team CUMMING, Ga. — The Kabo Team, a grandmother and granddaughter team affiliated with Keller Williams, has formed. Linda Kabo and Christina Kabo — the Kabo Team — cover areas from Dunwoody to Dawsonville, and everywhere in-between. Together, they provide 30 years of knowledge along with social media expertise. They are members of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors and can be reached at 678-578-2700 or email lkabo@ kw.com or ckabo@kw.com.

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Urgent Care by North Fulton opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Urgent Care by North Fulton Hospital has opened a new facility to provide a comprehensive range of urgent care services. The facility is open every day with evening and weekend hours. No appointment is necessary. The facility is located at 5655 Atlanta Hwy., Suite A in Alpharetta. Their business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open most holidays. Call 770343-6364 or visit www.urgentcare-nfh.com for more information.

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Dr. Jigar Patel, emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital, has been appointed Rural/ Metro Ambulance medical director of the Georgia Division.

Rural/Metro Ambulance names new medical director ROSWELL, Ga. – Rural/Metro Ambulance has announced that Dr. Jigar B. Patel, emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital, has also been appointed as its medical director of the Georgia Division. Following medical school at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Patel completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Hospital. Patel has been an emergency medicine physician at North Fulton Hospital and a physician with Apollo MD since 2007. “The challenge of providing great care to the wide variety of patients and conditions that I see has become my passion,” said Patel. “I look forward to strengthening the bond between North Fulton Hospital and the EMS providers at Rural/Metro Ambulance so that patients will receive great care both in the field and in the hospital.” In his new role, Patel will be providing guidance and assistance for the first responders at Rural/ Metro Ambulance in both north and south Fulton County.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CryoMist, offering holistic cryotherapy, is now open in Johns Creek. Located at 11720 Medlock Bridge Road, CryoMist offers cryotherapy to the public through individual treatments, which are completed in as little as three minutes. Patients stand in a cryosauna, which uses liquid nitrogen to rapidly lower the body’s temperature. During the body’s exposure to extreme cold, the circulatory and nervous system are stimulated resulting in cell rejuvenation, said co-owner Brad Barnett. A one-time use is about $75, and packages can lower the cost to $45. All ages are welcome. CryoMist is open daily Monday through Saturday and by appointment on Sunday. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online, but walk-ins are also welcomed. Owners Barnett and Glen Hammer plan to open several more locations throughout the Atlanta area. “We are opening several locations in Florida next week,” Barnett said. For more information, call 855-622-5432 or visit www.cryomist.net.

Alpharetta dentist receives Dentistry Fellowship Award ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced that Dr. Bradley R. Hepler, of Alpharetta, received the association’s Fellowship Award during the AGD 2013 annual meeting, held from June 27 to June 30 in Nashville, Tenn. The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to HEPLER provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal, Hepler, who runs the Mansell

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North Fulton CID elects new board member NORTH FULTON, Ga. – At their Sept. 3 board meeting, the North Fulton Community Improvement District elected Tim Perry to its board of directors. Perry, of North American Properties, has been involved in North Fulton since 2003 and has 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. PERRY “The CID has had a tremendous impact on North Fulton, making it a more valuable and vibrant place for residents, businesses and visitors alike,” said Perry. “The CID board works diligently to ensure the right projects are identified and completed, and I look forward to joining this group of leaders and becoming a part of the process.” For more information on the North Fulton Community Improvement District, contact Kristin Rome at 678-397-0570, or visit www.NorthFultonCID.com.

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Hurricane Grill and Wings to open in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Hurricane Grill and Wings will be opening up their first Georgia location at Medlock Crossing in Johns Creek Sept. 23. The island-inspired restaurant, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, introduces residents to its awardwinning jumbo wings with over 30 sauces and rubs. Hurricane Grill and Wings is inviting the community to get a taste of their mouthwatering and appetizing flavorful wings with an island twist, while enjoying the casual, tropical and fun atmosphere. The menu starts with savory appetizers and follows with over 30 flavors of juicy, never-frozen wings, 100 percent half-pound Angus-beef burgers and a wide assortment of other entrée options. Special handcrafted legendary cocktails such as the Hurricane Bumby and the Volcano Mojito are also favorites to sip along with the bold and flavorful dishes. Call 678-279-5505 or visit www.hurricanewings. com for more information.

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“PETER RABBIT”

Performed by the Thistle Theatre of Seattle, this classic, based on Beatrix Potter’s tales, follows Peter as he ventures into Mr. McGregor’s garden for some carrots when he loses his jacket. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Show times vary Sept. 11-22. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

EVENTS » MIRANDA LAMBERT AND DIERKS BENTLEY

The two country stars come to Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. Lambert has won a multitude of awards and released three platinum albums, and Bentley has been recognized by the Country Music Association. 7 p.m. Sept. 19. 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. Please call 404-627-9704.

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Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park with more than 30 bands on three stages for two days. Friday’s lineup includes Cake, Drivin N’ Cryin, Jane’s Addiction, Journey, North Mississippi Allstars, Phoenix, the Mowgli’s and 2 Chainz. Saturday includes Arctic Monkeys, Capital Cities, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Mona, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Reignwolf, Tegan and Sara, the Black Lips, the Neighbourhood, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Weezer, and ZZ Ward. Noon Sept. 20-21. 400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 1-800-745-3000 or visit musicmidtown.com.

THEATRE » “WINNIE THE POOH” AT DANCING GOAT THEATRE

Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robin’s fat little bear of very little brain, who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a little something.” However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal

BOOK SIGNING AND ART EXHIBIT BY LOCAL AUTHOR PATRICIA GAGNE

A book signing and discussion of local author Patricia Gagne's work “The Heroic Self,” a book filled with ideas, imagery and poetry that reminds us of our ability to heal our lives from within. The event will also feature 14 of Patricia's canvasses recently on exhibit at the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in Chelsea, New York City. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sept. 19. Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-360-8897 or visit afpls.org.

JAPANFEST

JapanFest is an annual celebration of Japanese culture. It features taiko drum concerts, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, kimonos, calligraphy, children's games, bonsai trees, contemporary and traditional music, a Japanese food and beer garden, and cultural workshops including a tea ceremony. JapanFest is organized by the JapanAmerica Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Gwinnett Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 404-842-0736 or visit japanfest.org.

COMEDIAN JEANNE ROBERSTON

The former Miss North Carolina uses observations about life around her to captivate and entertain her audience. Robertson will bring her family-friendly

comedic routine to the Cobb Energy Centre’s stage. 8 p.m. Sept. 21. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP FEATURING JAMES E. GREEN

The Johns Creek Poetry Group welcomes poet James E. Green as its featured speaker at the NE/Spruill Oaks Library. A resident of Statesboro, Ga., and County Clare, Ireland, his poetry has appeared in literary magazines in England, Ireland and the U.S. Come out for a lively open mic, thoughtful presentations, helpful workshops and gentle critique. 10 a.m. – noon Sept. 21. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-360-8820 or visit afpls.org.

11TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAR AND BIKE SHOW 11th Annual United Way Car and Bike show at the GM Georgia Innovation Center. Trophies awarded for cars, trucks and bikes. Live music and children’s activities. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21. 2010 Warsaw Road, Roswell. Please call 404-828-7385 or visit carshow.unitedwayatlanta. net.

EUROPEAN MARKET ON MILTON

The European Market is a two-day European-style shopping experience unlike any other. Shop the eclectic gathering of merchandise including art, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and décor, women and children’s fashion, garden what-nots and gourmet edibles. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 21-22. 20 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 404-226-0351 or visit europeanmarketonmilton. com.

54TH ANNUAL AAUW BOOKFAIR

Shop for 75,000 gently used books in more than 50 categories, all at bargain prices. Hosted by the American Association of University Women. Book fair proceeds fund scholarships for women attending local educational institutions. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sept. 2329. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Dunwoody. Please call 404-261-7646 or visit bookfairaauw.org.

EIGHTH ANNUAL JAMMING FOR LIFE HEALTH FAIR Zion Missionary Baptist church will sponsor its eighth annual Jamming for Life Health Fair. The event offers free

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screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, hearing and HIV testing. Participants can also register for free mammograms. There will also be demonstrations of healthy living, with sessions focusing on safe workout programs and healthy cooking. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 28. 888 Zion Circle, Roswell. Please call 770993-8587 or visit zionmbc. org.

PRIMITIVE SKILLS THRIVE IN THE WILD

From ancient methods of living from the land, to modern hybrid woodsmen, take part in a day all about surviving and thriving in the wild. Learn how to create a shelter, make tools, start a fire, cook food, and recognize beneficial trees and plants. Noon - 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

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Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh’s intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. Shows are 11 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.

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“STOMP” AT THE FOX THEATRE

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with beats at “STOMP,” the invigorating show that blends dance, music and theatrical performances together into one electrifying rhythm. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 855285-8499 or visit foxtheatre.org.

JOHN MAYER AND PHILLIP PHILLIPS

John Mayer and Phillip Phillips, winner of the 11th American Idol season, will be performing at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. Please call 404-627-9704.

THE DREAM MILE 5K/10K RUN/WALK

The 15th year with the Dream Mile 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk in Atlanta and second consecutive year in Johns Creek. Proceeds go toward educational costs and immunizations for underprivileged children. Complimentary T-shirt, food and water for all registrants. 7 - 10 a.m. Sept. 21. 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please call 404-941-0589 or visit thedreammile.org.

THE COLOR RUN

The Color Run 5K paint race is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Don’t forget to wear white! 9 a.m. Sept. 28. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 North Highway 41, Hampton. Please visit thecolorrun.com.

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SEVENTH ANNUAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

A fundraising golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia. Northminster Presbyterian Church is sponsoring this event to raise money to continue to provide Habitat for Humanity with the resources needed to build quality homes for deserving families. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 24. Rivermont Country Club, 3130 Rivermont Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 770-998-1482 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www. northminster-atl.org/ habitatgolf" northminsteratl.org/habitatgolf.

The 28th Annual Sandy Springs Festival returns to the heart of the city, offering two days of fine art, live music, cultural performances, races, food and more. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sept. 21-22. Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. Please call 404-851-9111 or visit sandyspringsfestival.com.

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Join bestselling author Cassandra King as she speaks about her newest book, “Moonrise.” 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-360-8820 or visit afpls.org.

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At Milton High School, Savannah Bailey inherited the school’s program from her older brother, Zach, and has seen it continue to grow. “It takes about two weeks to organize it,” Bailey said. The school’s choir group as well as Milton Police and Fire officials took part in the small ceremony held Sept. 11 before school. A bugler played “Taps” while the onlookers watched from the steps of the school building. Bailey said she was 3

years old in 2001 and has no memory of the attacks. That does not stop her from honoring those killed on that day. “It’s very important we remember,” Bailey said. “We need to understand what people went through.” For Milton Principal Cliff Jones, it is important that students continue to lead Milton’s ceremony. “It’s extremely important for the public to know not only that these students understand their role in preserving history, but are also energetic in taking on that responsibility,” Jones said.

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Norcross Fury Gold wins championship NORTH FULTON, Ga. – During the NASA Classic 2013 soccer tournament, Norcross Fury Gold won the U17 girls’ Gold Division. The team of girls from North Fulton and Forsyth County scored 21 goals overall by defeating NW Cobb YMCA White (8-0), NASA G15 Premier (3-0), Santos 97 Girls’ Select

(8-0) and VRSA Attack 97 (20). Winning this tournament by shutout was the perfect way for the Norcross Fury Gold team to kick-off their fall season. Team members on the front row, from left, are Caroline Mangum, Carmen Toomer, Sophie Zemrani, Erika Beasley, Alexandria Hoxie, Akua

Aduboffour and Emily Rojewski. In back, from left, are assistant coach Javier Rios, Kelcie Matthews, Lexi Kent, Katy McCorkle, Makayla Clack, Ansley Roley, Lindsey Greenfield, Brittany Doyle, Parker Heisenbuttel, Cassie Langmann and head coach Rodrigo Rios. Not pictured: Ashley McCart.

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Eagles remain unbeaten with big win over Knights Centennial falls 0-3 for season By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With Milton holding a comfortable halftime lead over Centennial last Friday night, Sept. 13, the biggest question for the Eagles was whether their offense could outscore the defense and special teams. The offense prevailed 2824, scoring on the first play of the fourth quarter to finish off a 52-10 victory over the Knights. The victory improved Milton’s record to 3-0, while Centennial fell to 0-3. The Eagles scored four touchdowns on offense, three on drives of 80, 91 and 75 yards. The Milton defense accounted for two TDs, with kick return ace Chad Toliver responsible for two scores, one coming on a 45-yard field goal by Jordan Genovese. Toliver, who has returned almost every kickoff he’s handled this season across midfield, sped 97 yards for a touchdown after the Knights drove to a field goal on the game’s first series. Following a pair of scores by the Milton offense, standout linebacker Quarte Sapp returned a fumble 45 yards to make it 28-10 with 3:30 to play in the first half. The Knights, who drove for scores on two of their first three possessions, had reached the Milton 35 with a chance to

cut into the Eagles’ 21-10 lead. But Milton defenders tackled Centennial backs for losses on the next three plays, stripping the ball from quarterback Matthew Harries on thirdand-long. Sapp picked up the football in stride and raced into the end zone for the score that broke the game open. Milton went 91 yards in six plays to start the second half, with Treyvon Paulk breaking loose for 47 yards and the touchdown. Paulk finished with 136 yards on 20 carries. The Eagles’ defense scored its next touchdown seconds later, recovering a Centennial fumble in the end zone after the Knights started from inside their 2 due to a mishandled kickoff. Marty Horan fell on the loose ball for the Eagles. A 37-yard punt return by Toliver set up the Genovese field goal to make it 45-10. A 13-yard pass from Austin McLeod to Micco Brisker capped a 9-play, 75-yard drive to close out the scoring. It was McLeod’s second TD pass of the game and Brisker’s second score. McLeod tossed a 29-yard strike to Zach Spiezio on thirdand-26 to make it 14-3. A 10-yard run by Brisker capped the 90-yard drive to put the Eagles on top 21-10 midway through the second period. Milton converted twice on fourth down to keep the march going. McLeod was extremely effective operating the Milton offense, completing nine of 10 passes for 131 yards. An interception on a long pass attempt

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Following a Centennial field goal, Milton’s Chad Toliver [3], with excellent blocking help, returns the kickoff 97 yards to give the Eagles their first touchdown in a 52-10 victory. in the waning seconds of the first half was his only misfire. Milton finished with 321 yards of offense, rushing for 190 of that total. Centennial gained 300 yards and had 19 first downs to Milton’s 18, but the Milton defense clamped down after some early success by the

Knights. Toliver was largely responsible for keeping all-state Centennial receiver Christian Robinson in check. Robinson had seven receptions for 72 yards, with just one catch for three yards after halftime. Linemen Horan and Michael Collins, linebacker Charlie Fault and cornerback Lucas

Nedza led the Milton defensive effort along with Sapp and Toliver. The Knights drove to a field goal on their first series and overcame penalties to gain 98 yards on a touchdown drive to close within 14-10, before the Eagles took complete control of the game.

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Milton looking to continue win streak against Roswell By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The RoswellMilton rivalry is one of the oldest and most spirited in the state, but during a 25-year stretch from 1983 to 2007, the rivalry was totally one-sided. Roswell won 22 of 24 games against Milton during that span, including 14 in a row between 1983 and ’95. But after a 7-game losing streak to the Hornets from 2001 to ’07, Milton has won three of the last five, including each of the last two years. The Eagles qualified for the playoffs each of the three recent seasons they defeated the Hornets, and are looking to continue that trend. Milton plays at Roswell Friday night in the Region 5-AAAAAA opener for both teams, with the Eagles coming into the game

undefeated. After a narrow 31-24 victory in their season opener against Alpharetta, the Eagles have defeated Johns Creek and Centennial the last two weeks by a combined score of 108-23. Roswell is 2-1 with wins over Centennial and Johns Creek by more modest margins, with the Hornets looking to rebound after going 3-17 the last two seasons. “Roswell is a rival, but we have so many rivals,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro says. “Alpharetta is a pretty big rival for us. “The most important thing is that it’s a region game and we want to get off to a good start in the region.” Despite heavy graduation losses, the Eagles have played well in all facets of the game thus far this season. As expected, tailback Treyvon Paulk

has led the Milton offense, rushing for more than 450 yards and seven touchdowns in the Eagles’ three victories, But Paulk has received plenty of help from quarterback Austin McLeod, running back Mikko Brisker, an inexperienced but improving offensive line and speedster Chad Toliver, who has been a major threat returning kicks and made a number of big plays as an outside rushing threat and receiver coming out of the backfield. The Milton defense, led by linebacker Quarte Sapp, will be challenged by a Roswell offense that scored a combined 80 points in the Hornets’ two victories, but struggled after a fast start in a loss to Lambert. Roswell will be the first team the Eagles have faced that sports a productive rushing attack, with the Hornets

The most important thing is that it’s a region game and we want to get off to a good start in the region.” HOWIE DECRISTOFARO Milton Football Coach

also capable of throwing the ball effectively, although that was not the case for most of the game against Lambert. Thanks to Toliver, kicker Jordan Genovese and punter Matt Moskowitz, who was in Roswell’s football program before being re-districted into Milton’s attendance zone, the Eagles have “the best special teams we’ve had since I’ve been here,” DeCristofaro says.

“All three facets of our kicking game have a chance to be successful.” Although the Milton coach believes his team has plenty of room to improve, he admits he “did not expect” the Eagles to get off to such a successful start. “I did not think that we had the ability to score the way we have. I’m really happy with where we’re at.”

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Milton High soccer player follows passion with kids in Haiti 4Souls for use in their community center, and the others went to a local school, SaintLouis de Gonzague. In between shoe distributions in Haiti, Streit had the opportunity to play soccer with some of the local children and realized that shoes were not only necessary for the game but also for the sake of the children’s health. Due to damage still left over from the earthquake and the mountainous terrain, children were subject to cut up and scratched feet, which in turn made them victims of infections, parasites and other diseases. Overall, Streit and his mother fit over 500 children with shoes and were stunned by the gratitude they received. The young Haitians didn’t want to put on their new shoes until their old ones had completely fallen apart; they walked up holding the shoes close to their chest with smiles on their faces, Streit’s mother said. Streit received a letter

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from the club and a card, hand-signed by the entire team. “It makes me feel really good that something so simple brought so much happiness to someone else, and maybe make a difference in their lives,” Streit said. “I appreciate my teammates for being so generous in sharing our love for soccer with kids thousands of miles away.” —Shubhi Tangri

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MILTON, Ga. – Thanks to the generosity of the Milton High School soccer teams, the 25 players at the Deschapelles United Soccer School in HautDodard, Haiti, will be playing soccer this season. Earlier this year, Milton varsity soccer player Bradley Streit and his mother Laura traveled to Haiti with Soles4Souls, a charitable organization that provides shoes to those in need worldwide. But beforehand, Streit knew that for many Haitian youth, soccer might be their pathway out of poverty. Therefore, when soccer season began in the spring for his school, Streit put the word out that he was organizing a soccer gear drive for a youth soccer club in Haiti. He called upon his teammates for shoes, socks, shin guards, balls and uniforms. The response made it possible to have enough gear to outfit all the kids. Streit himself purchased 40 soccer balls for the trip, costing him a total of $450. Some, he donated to Soles-

Concerns arose almost immediately that the new system would at best duplicate and at worse interfere with Fulton’s new one and come at a cost that was not worth it. The cities and the county are working together to resolve the issues, but nothing has been decided yet. Roswell initially heard the arguments for the Fouts Road site at their Aug. 12 meeting, however it and a tower site at Cox Road were deferred. Consideration of the Cox Road site is still deferred until an unknown date. Twelvestones residents rejected arguments that the best site was across from their neighborhood. “This is a gigantic eyesore,” said resident Joyce Cross. “We know a tower must be near us, but why not in a commercial

area?” The area around Centennial High School had several possible sites, said Chuck Bethea, representative of Commdex. However, one site was sold to be turned into houses and the owner of another site was not interested in allowing its use. A third site, near the self-storage company on Eves Road, might have worked but required so much work and was so tight, it was not ideal. That left Fouts. In her motion to approve the site, Wynn noted the importance of the radio system. “Every day we delay, our first responders are in danger,” she said. “This is for the safety of everyone in Roswell and North Fulton County. This is not an easy decision … [but] I don’t know what else there is to talk about.” Diamond agreed. “This is not something we just rushed into,” she said, noting the system has been coming together for much of the year.

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