Townhomes OK’d by city 50 homes settle lawsuit ►►PAGE 4
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Suspect broke into nearly 30 stores in Fulton, Forsyth ►►PAGE 6
Heroin use on the rise Teens turn to pills, drugs ►►PAGE 9
Kickin’ it with Cecily Mohammed Frosh ’Hooch kicker sets her sights on Varsity team ►►PAGE 27
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Cities begin Old Ala. improvement projects Roadwork starts at Medlock Bridge, State Bridge roads By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com
Remembering 9/11 Johns Creek fire and police officers are the special guests at the Sept. 11 Patriots Day observances to mark the 9/11 terrorist attack. Some 90 visitors attended the service at Newtown Park Amphitheater. See story, Page 24. HATCHER HURD/STAFF
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek motorists are seeing road improvements this month on Medlock-State Bridge roads and on Old Alabama Road, but there will be a price to pay. While motorists can expect some slowdowns along the way, no road closings are anticipated. Construction crews have begun extending the southbound right-turn lane between State Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road and a northbound turn lane onto Medlock Crossing Parkway. During construction, adjoining lanes may be closed intermittently. Work, which will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, is
expected to be completed in February. However, lane closures will not be allowed during peak rush hours from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor Mike Bodker understands the delays will not be popular, but thinks drivers will understand. “The short-term pain will be worth the long-term gain. Clearly, this is the worst intersection in the city,” Bodker said. “So if we monkey with it that is going to make things worse. But doing so is the only way to make things better.” There are few quick fixes in transportation, so people need
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State denies FSA charter school status School to seek new charters with Fulton By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Officials with Fulton Science Academy High School (FSAHS) and the Fulton Sunshine Academy elementary school (FSAES) are pinning their hopes on Fulton school leaders to keep their charter status after a thumbs down vote from the state. Last month, the State Charter School Commission (SCSC) cited man-
agement and operational concerns in denying state charter status to the two Alpharetta-based schools. Currently, both schools are nearing the end of their five-year charters from the Fulton Board of Education (FCBOE). If the charters are not renewed beyond their June end date, the options to remain open become limited. “With the state options now gone, the boards [of both schools] are 100 percent focused on doing whatever
... The boards [of both schools] are 100 percent focused on doing whatever it takes to retain their charters with Fulton County.” DAVID RUBINGER, Spokesman for FSAHS and FSAES it takes to retain their charters with Fulton County,” said David Rubinger, a spokesman for FSAHS and FSAES. He expressed disappointment with the SCSC, which offered no comment in
its decision to deny a charter to the two schools despite evidence the schools are performing well and providing a
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DUI stop turns up warrants MILTON, Ga. – A suspected DUI driver was spotted leaving a gas station Sept. 1 at 9:40 a.m. According to police, the suspect vehicle left the BP on Bethany Bend and proceeded to run a red light in sight of police. The people inside – identified as Blaze Michael Palmer, 21, and Callie Leann Goings, 21, both of Dennis Drive, Alpharetta – allegedly both had outstanding warrants for their arrest out of Alpharetta for burglary. In addition, Palmer, the driver, was put through sobriety tests and failed. He was arrested for DUI, failure to obey a traffic control device and outstanding warrant. Goings was arrested for outstanding warrant.
Businesses hit at same time JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two businesses on Holcomb Bridge Road in Johns Creek had money stolen from them in the early hours of Sept. 5 by a
was forced to handcuff Ginn as he kept trying to leave. In Ginn’s pockets were $807 cash as well as three Georgia driver’s licenses in his name as well as one for a “Jordan Price” and a Minnesota license for a “Jordan Paris.” Ginn said his license was suspended so he was using fake ones to drive. Store employees suspect Ginn of being a routine shoplifter. They claimed he had entered the store earlier with several other men and used stolen credit cards to buy
group of men. Both Cricket and Fresh Lettuce had front windows smashed by objects thrown through them and their cash registers were missing. A review of security footage showed a van pull up in front of the businesses about 7 a.m. Two men got out of the vehicle and threw a large piece of asphalt into one business. One man grabbed two registers and returned to the van. The other man did similar damage to the business next door, tried to remove a flat screen TV, failed, and returned to the van, at which point the men sped off. Five minutes later, they returned and grabbed another register from the first business.
Windows cleaned out MILTON, Ga. – More than 35 windows were taken from a home under construction over Labor Day weekend. The victim told police a large shipment of windows were deposited in a garage of a home under construction on Gables Run on Saturday, Aug. 30. This shipment included 15 windows valued at $350 each and 20 windows valued at $600 each. Later that day, another builder, working on a nearby site, said he saw a red Nissan truck drive to the suspect home several times, collect-
expensive electronics. This time, Ginn had tried to buy an Xbox game console, two iPad tablets and some cigarettes, totaling $1,724. On other occasions, Ginn and his friends allegedly would use fake credit cards on purchases. A Sam’s Club card, opened Aug. 29 under the name Jordan Price, had $14,000 in merchandise bought with it. Ginn was arrested for forgery second degree, financial card fraud, identity fraud, making false statements and obstruction.
ing windows. The driver was described as a very heavyset middle-aged man with gray hair.
Craigslist scammer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – There are fraudulent people on Craigslist. A Johns Creek resident found this out the hard way Sept. 2 when he sold an expensive watch via the popular website. He was selling a Breitling Colt 33 men’s watch, valued at over $3,000, for $2,768. A buyer in Illinois offered to buy it with a check. The watch was shipped to Illinois and the check was taken to the bank. Employees at the bank informed the seller the check was fake.
Bad drug deal leads to arrest MILTON, Ga. – A suspected drug dealer was arrested Sept. 4 after an alleged drug deal went bad in front of police officer. An informant told police a drug buy was about to go down on Arnold Mill Road. An officer arrived on the scene and waited for the suspected dealer’s car, a red Cadillac. When it showed up, the officer watched the man, Lakeith DeMorris Williams, 37, of High-
point, North Carolina, speak with a client and the two get into an argument. Williams then got back into his car and tried to hit the client. He missed and ended up in a ditch. At this point, the police officer intervened. In the car with Williams was a woman and two young children. All were unharmed from the crash. A search of Williams and his car turned up a baggie of marijuana and one with heroin. Williams was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of heroin, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Impersonating police officer CUMMING, Ga. — A restaurant employee was suspicious of two women who came in flashing an “official looking badge,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. Sonya Abercrombie, 47, was charged with impersonating a police officer, a felony, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center. An employee of Austin’s Tavern, 506 Lakeland Plaza, told deputies two women came into the restaurant about 11 p.m. Aug. 30 and introduced themselves as police officers. The employee said they flashed official looking police
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45, of Dawsonville was arrested Aug. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana and headlight violation. ►► Thomas Scott Shaginaw, 57, of Duluth was arrested Aug. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and expired license. ►► Travis Ryan Shepard, 33, of Hembree Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 30 on Hopewell Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and brake light violation.
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Continued from Page 2 badges as identification. The women ordered two shots of alcohol and once they went into the bathroom, the manager called 911. When deputies arrived, one woman showed them a badge clipped on the outside of her purse. She told deputies she worked as a death investigator in Lumpkin County and came to the area to pick up her friend, the woman with her. After investigation, the woman eventually said she was not a law enforcement officer.
Thieves rip out mailbox CUMMING, Ga. — A woman came home to find her mailbox missing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 7000 block of Old Saddle Ridge Way told
Deputies said they saw fragments of concrete around the hole where the mailbox used to be. The woman said a lawn maintenance crew was at the property earlier that day, but they did not report anything about damaging the mailbox.
Wood pallets stolen CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole 50 wood pallets with a value totaling $600 from the rear of a business, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Mystic Waters Pool and Spa, 4320 Settingdown Village Drive, told deputies she arrived at the store at about 9 a.m. Sept. 3 and saw the pallets missing. She contacted the business owner who said the pallets were not supposed to be removed. Deputies reviewed video surveillance and saw two men in a red Ford Ranger drive behind the store at about 3 p.m. Sept. 1. The two suspects loaded the pallets in the truck and then took off.
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50 townhouses OK’d on Abbotts Bridge Road Compromise settles city lawsuit By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A lingering lawsuit was settled at the Sept. 8 Johns Creek City Council meeting when the City Council approved a 50unit townhouse project on Abbotts Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road as a compromise. BODKER Developer Charlie Roberts’ mixed-use plan had been shot down a year ago. It called for 74 apartment units with about 15,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on the 7-acre site. Zoned by Fulton County before Johns Creek’s incorporation, it originally called for 50,000 square feet of office and commercial space. Neither Roberts nor the community
Charter: Continued from Page 1 positive educational option to the area. The two schools were among nine petitions considered during the Aug. 27 meeting of the commission; five were approved. During a presentation to the SCSC prior to their vote, Maria Beug-Deeb, chair of the FSAHS governing board, outlined changes to the board including the addition of two
... Unlike what was brought before us before, I think this plan is viable and will actually get built. There is no sense in zoning something that will never get built.” MIKE BODKER Johns Creek Mayor wanted that. But Roberts’ plan in 2013 reduced the commercial/office space and added 74 apartment units. This brought more than 100 residents out in opposition, and the City Council unanimously denied it. Roberts sued the city over its ruling, but both sides agreed to try to work something out. Roberts brought back this plan of just townhouses on the property, and
new members with experience in legal and financial issues. “I assure you we are an effective board and we have worked hard to expand our effectiveness,” said Beug-Deeb. “With the collaboration of the Georgia Charter School Association, [we have] devised a detailed transition plan designed to meet the stringent requirements of the State Charter School Commission.” The school currently enrolls 276 students, with the majority of the students in the ninth grade. The school opened 10
the City Council accepted. After a deferral in August, the City Council agreed to the townhouse project with some conditions. Mayor Mike Bodker said the agreement was just. “The people were not 100 percent happy. But I think overall, it was a lower density project than had been zoned by Fulton County previously, and that had been denied by City Council last year,” Bodker said. “I think this is appropriate transition from commercial to residential,” he said. “And unlike what was brought before us before, I think this plan is viable and will actually get built. There is no sense in zoning something that will never get built.” Council had deferred the Aug. 18 rezoning largely because neither Roberts nor the other principal owner were present at the meeting. Attorney Josh Belinfante was there to represent the plaintiffs, but he did not have much leeway to negotiate any of the details of the plan. That frustrated councilmembers and they deferred the plan to September. Final agreement was reached and the lawsuit was dropped.
years ago. The decision to deny state status to FSAHS was centered on governance issues, according to a report from the SCSC. The commission questioned whether the “governing board could properly oversee the operation of the school and hold the school leader accountable.” It also cited a “history of inadequate governance” that led to a fractured relationship with the Fulton County School System. Two years ago, the FCBOE voted to terminate the charter
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with FSAHS. However that decision was turned down by the Georgia Department of Education, allowing the school to finish out its charter. The presentation from the Fulton Sunshine Academy to the SCSC pointed out the school has an enrollment of 550 students, with a waiting list of several hundred, and performs well academically. “Fulton Sunshine Academy is one of the brightest spots for elementary education in Georgia,” said Metin Oguzmert, chair of the school’s governing board. “[The school] is among the highest ranked charter elementary schools in Fulton County, [and] a model for how a successful charter program works.” The denial for the Sunshine Academy appeared more procedural than deficiency. The school failed to demonstrate why its students would “benefit from operating as a state charter school rather than a locally approved charter school.” The petitions for charter renewal from the two schools will be submitted to the Fulton School System this month. After review, the petitions will be forwarded to the FCBOE, with a vote on Nov. 20. While they await a final decision, the school year continues “normally” for students at FSAHS and FSAES. “Our first priority is to ensure our schools continue performing at the exceptional level they have already achieved,” said Rubinger. “We remain fully funded…[and] this process will have no impact on the schools’ operation for this school year.”
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Suspect arrested in smoke shop crime spree Police say crew targeting tobacconists wide-ranging By JONATHAN COPSEY and HATCHER HURD NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Police say they have a suspect in custody who may be involved in as many as 30 storefront break-ins in 22 metro cities – several of them in North Fulton-Forsyth. The kicker is the crooks appear to be targeting exclusively cigar stores and vape shops. One of the early cigar stores hit was Blue Havana II, owned by Jim Luftman. And it was Luftman who alerted law enforcement agencies just how far-ranging crooks were operating, hitting only tobacconists and with the same M.O. When Luftman pulled into his strip center store on Ga. 9 just north of Alpharetta, Sept. 3, he saw his glass front door shattered and his heart sank. “I knew someone had broken into my store. I was just worried how much they took,” Luftman said. Fortunately, they did not touch the tobacco products. All the intruders were interested in was the cash register, which had its computer terminal cut and was gone. “On the security camera, you could see the guy get in and get out in less than 30 seconds,” Luftman said.
Security video outside showed a vehicle approach the storefront about 2 a.m. and make one pass slowly by. Then it came around a second time and the perpetrator got out of the car with a huge rock. He flung it MICKENS through the glass door, bouncing once off the floor and hitting a 6-foot humidor. “He never looked at anything. He went to cash register, cut the computer connection and was gone,” he said. “He did $5,000 or $6,000 in damage [to the door, floor and alarm system] besides taking the register. All that, and he only got $100.” Police suspect Lionel Eugene Mickens, 23, of Smyrna is responsible for the burglary and possibly others. He and a group of burglars have made their way around the metro area hitting tobacconists and similar, small stores – a “mom and pop” store, that can make for an easy target, said Roswell Police Officer Lisa Holland, a spokeswoman for the department. Holland said they had evidence linking Mickens to the crime. She would not disclose what this is, as it may be used to find the other people involved. Mickens was arrested Sept. 10 in Cobb County for a parole violation. Holland said he has a criminal history of burglary. “These types of businesses often
A security camera caught the image of the burglar throwing a rock through the glass door and coming into the Havana Blue II cigar store. Police say they have that man in custody now. don’t spend a lot of money on alarm systems and cameras,” she said. Some of the stores do have security cameras and have footage of several men breaking in. Holland said it was typical of these groups to have a driver waiting while another burglar hits the business. Tobacco stores seem to be a favorite mark for the burglars. When Luftman heard that other tobacco stores and one vape shop also
were hit in Alpharetta and Cumming, he knew the thieves were targeting these stores. “I started calling other stores in the area that I knew to see if they had been hit. When I found this was happening in a lot of places, I created a spreadsheet,” Luftman said. “I also called store owners to warn them. I would tell them to make sure their surveillance cameras were in good working order. And I told them to leave the tills of the cash register open so they wouldn’t take the register with them.” Luftman said he also shared his spreadsheet with local law enforcement agencies to show them the breadth and depth of the crime sprees. It showed that in just 19 days from Aug. 21 to Sept. 10, crooks had raided 28 stores in 22 cities crisscrossing the metro area from as far north as Cartersville in Bartow County; as far east as Dacula and Lawrenceville in Gwinnett; as far south as Newnan in Coweta; and in the west to Douglasville in Douglas and Canton and Holly Springs in Cherokee. Luftman said he had talked with the Cigar Merchant store in Roswell just the day before that store was burgled. As it happened, it was that burglary that led to the arrest of Mickens. Roswell police say they found “specific evidence” at the Cigar Merchant scene that led them to their suspect. Police are still hunting other suspects since video surveillance cameras show the perpetrator had accomplices who drove him to the crime scenes.
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Businesses band together to improve South Forsyth Support creation of community improvement district By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Five local business representatives from Forsyth County met at the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 3 to sign votes of support for the creation of a South Forsyth Community Improvement District. If approved, the community improvement district (CID) would allow businesses within the South Forsyth area to levy taxes on themselves to help fund improvements specific to the addition of a new exit off of McGinnis Ferry and Ga. 400. The district would cover a congested area on the border of Johns Creek and Alpharetta. The CID would generate about $12 million annually and could help restart the
stalled Taubman Mall project, a 150-acre mixed-use development located on Union Hill and McGinnis Ferry, which was initially scheduled to start in 2011. Residential property owners within the district will not be taxed. District 25 state Rep. Mike Dudgeon proposed the idea of the CID at the 2014 Georgia General Assembly. “This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and the county in general,” said Bruce Hagenau, president of Metcam. “The new exit will not only improve access to south Forsyth County, but also allow for increased growth of the community.” Terry Kime, of Paramount Business Advisors, agreed. “The creation of the community improvement district will allow new businesses to
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Drug use grows from pills to heroin Police see rise in usage By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek resident Chelsea Bennett, 20, injected heroin March 3 and immediately began having seizures. She had overdosed. Milton resident Dean Riopelle, 53, died in a similar fashion in September 2013. Both took heroin and both died of it, becoming two of a growing number of heroin users overdosing. According to police, heroin is becoming a more common danger in the suburbs than in the past – today, it is easily accessible and very pure, more pure than it has ever been before. “The heroin today is as much as 70-80 percent more pure than in the 1980s,” said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “This has caused a spike in heroin-related deaths [nationally]. “Today, heroin is a killer,” he said.
Warning signs of heroin use • Performance decrease • Lack of personal care and hygiene • Reckless tendencies • Withdrawal from friends • Needle marks • Slurred speech • Hostility • Possession of drug paraphernalia While prescription drugs have been the traditional drugs of choice for suburban teens due to easy access and widespread usage, police say more teens are turning to the harder drugs in greater numbers than in the past. “The reason you’re seeing this on the streets in your communities is that people switch to heroin because it is cheaper and more easily available than prescription opiates on the street,” said Michele M. Leonhart, administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Leonhart made her comments in a recently published report, “New Challenges for Police:
Chelsea Bennett died of an overdose March 3, 2014. A Heroin Epidemic and Changing Attitudes Toward Marijuana” by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). It details issues faced by public safety on a rise in heroin and marijuana usage in teens. Over 80 percent of the people who have started using heroin in the last several years started with prescription drugs, Leonhart said. For Daniel Boccia, of Alpharetta, he was a habitual heroin user for years before he was arrested, tried for armed
Dean Riopelle died of an overdose September, 2013. robbery and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He became addicted to the drug in middle school when he became addicted to opiate pills, his mother, Kate, said. He had his wisdom teeth pulled in middle school and
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Library system restores some Friday hours 3 North Fulton libraries reopen 1 – 5 p.m. By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Fulton County library patrons will be able to visit the library on Fridays once again now that some Friday library hours have been restored – as long as they don’t work in the afternoon. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to restore Friday hours back to 10 Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System branches – three of
These libraries will reopen Fridays 1 – 5 p.m. • Northeast/Spruill Oaks • Ocee • Roswell • Adams Park • Adamsville-Collier Heights • Buckhead • East Atlanta • East Point • South Fulton • Southwest them are in North Fulton.
The Spruill Oaks, Ocee and Roswell branches have reopened on Fridays with hours of 1 to 5 p.m. These libraries were selected due to their high computer use and circulation of materials, said interim Library Director Anne Haimes. “This has been something we have tried to bring forward for some time. Fortunately the Board of Commissioners felt they could go forward at this time to resume Friday service at 10 locations countywide,” Haimes said. The AFPLS said Fulton County’s libraries continue to offer more hours of service than any of the surrounding counties.
Meanwhile, the new AFPLS branch libraries approved in the Fulton voter referendum are under construction. The East Roswell branch is due to be finished this winter in the first quarter of 2015. Alpharetta’s new library is scheduled to open the following summer and Milton’s library will open next fall. The new Wolf Creek Library opened Sept. 8. It is the first library to open in Phase I of the Library Building Program, funded by the 2008 Library Bond Referendum. For more information, go to AFPLS website www.afpls.org or call 404-7301977.
‘Teal Trot’ 5K to raise awareness for ovarian cancer Part of month-long activities ATLANTA – September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance is working hard across the state to highlight the cause, honor those battling the disease and educate women about the risks and symptoms leading to early detection. Events in metro Atlanta and beyond will give Georgians the opportunity to get involved and support
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Park – Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. Both events are open to the public. The community is invited to enjoy a morning full of celebrating, honoring and remembering gynecologic cancer survivors and patients, their families, caregivers and friends. Strollers and pets (on leash) are welcome. Ovarian cancer survivors and patients walk for free. Otherwise, the fee is $35 to attend. Proceeds from the event series will support and expand the statewide
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International peacekeeper from Russia visits Alpharetta The Rev. Victor Ignatenkov to speak at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Rev. Victor Ignatenkov’s grandfather was executed in Russia during the 1930s for his faith. Now a senior presbyter or bishop of the Smolensk region of Russia, Ignatenkov is coming to Alpharetta to talk about the church in post-soviet Russia. He and his family lived through the persecution of Soviet times, when Christians were denied many educational and employment opportunities, and the church was forbidden to practice any social ministry. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, churches in Russia began to look beyond their walls and reach out to those who suffered, including their former persecutors. Today, as pastor of Central Baptist Church in the city of Smolensk, Ignatenkov is engaged in many ministries of reconciliation, including an orphanage ministry and rehabilitation ministry. Ignatenkov will share his extraordinary experiences with American citizens during a week-long visit to the United States as part of the Presby-
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Walk helps families remember the little miracles they’ve loved and lost SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The 10th annual Atlanta Walk to Remember, presented by Northside Hospital, will be Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Heritage Sandy Springs. The free event aims to raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. Parents, families, friends and health care professionals are encouraged to attend and remember the babies that they’ve loved and lost. “The Atlanta Walk to Remember is an opportunity for parents to commemorate their loss with the support of family and friends,” said Melissa Petersen, clinician, Northside Hospital H.E.A.R.T. Strings Perinatal Bereavement Office. “Many people join this community not by choice but by circumstance. It is a great day to come together not only to remember but to celebrate our babies.” October is National SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This year,
Gov. Nathan Deal will also announce October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Georgia, and a representative from the governor’s office will be at the event to read the proclamation. Each year, more than 250 people participate in the Atlanta Walk to Remember, which is filled with special, commemorative activities. The walk begins with a short program and is followed by a three-quarter-mile walk through the park. Anyone whose life has been touched by perinatal loss is invited to participate. Elle and Mark Montgomery of Lawrenceville have been attending the Atlanta Walk to Remember for three years. After years of meeting with fertility specialists, baby Luke was to be their little miracle. However, problems developed at 24 weeks into Elle’s pregnancy and Luke was delivered via an emergency cesarean section on April 12, 2010. He
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‘Tramp’ found after being shot twice Abandoned dog discovered frightened on National Dog Day By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — When Kathy Bochonko found Tramp, an injured stray dog on a friend’s property, Aug. 26, she didn’t know it was National Dog Day. But she would later learn that the dog had been shot at least twice and needed lots of love. Bochonko took him into her home and named him “Tramp.” Bochonko also took to the internet for assistance once she learned how expensive the veterinarian’s bills were mounting. Friends, family and strangers pitched in and now, Bochonko’s GoFundMe, a crowdfunding website, raised $2,230, exceeding the goal to cover Tramp’s veterinarian expenses. The story unfolded when
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Kelly Barkley, left, and Sherron Lawson unload an antique-in-waiting for the Flea Fling.
Historical Society announces annual Flea Fling ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Historical Society will hold its annual Flea Fling on the grounds of Historic Hembree Farm on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be antiques, handmade gifts, furniture, household items, holiday décor, toys, books and food.
Admission is free, and all items are deeply discounted to sell. Historic Hembree Farm is at 775 Hembree Road. Parking is available on the grounds. For information, contact the Historical Society at 770-992-1665 or visit www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
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Construction consists of a westbound right-turn lane along Old Alabama Road at the intersection of Old Alabama Road Connector. Road Connector. The construction contract was awarded to Summit Construction at a cost of $120,984 and is fully funded by the city of Roswell. The project also will add approximately 410 feet of sidewalk along Old Alabama Road between Old Alabama Road Connector and Roxburgh Drive. Officials say construction will be completed in October, weather permitting. Motor ists can expect delays in the area with temporary lane closures. However, access through the area will be maintained.
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St. Andrew youth trip to infamous prison inspires faith Visitors to Louisiana’s Angola State Penitentiary find inspiration from faith of hardened prisoners By TOM REGAN news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – More than two dozen members of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Roswell, including many teenagers, made a pilgrimage to a notorious state prison farm nicknamed the “Alcatraz of the South.” The purpose of the trip to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola recently was to give mission goers the opportunity to witness the spiritual transformation of hardened criminals through devotion to their religious faith. “In most of the cases I’ve seen, it has completely transformed them,” St. Andrew Church member Mike Bagnulo said. The Angola prison itself has been transformed from one of the most brutal and bloody prisons in the country to a role model for incarceration. Built
on a former slave plantation, it is the largest maximum security prison in America. It houses murderers, rapists and robbers, most of whom are serving life sentences. Eighty inmates sit on death row. Few inmates are paroled, and the majority will grow old and die at the facility. The prison’s culture of violence among inmates and guards began to change dramatically when a man named Burl Cain took the job of warden in 1995. A devout Christian, Cain built a Southern Baptist Bible college at the sprawling facility. Inmates can earn a bachelor’s degree from a demanding fouryear course that includes the study of Greek and Hebrew. So far, nearly 250 offenders have graduated. The graduates include 15 Muslims who minister to Islamic inmates. Religious services are available to Christians, Muslims,
Jews and Mormons. A prison official said about 2,500 of the prison’s 6,300 inmates attend services each week. There are two chapels inside the prison including Our Lady of Guadalupe, the first Catholic chapel in a maximum security facility. Completed last December, the adobe-style structure that resembles the Alamo was built by prisoners in 38 days. The inmates also made nearly all materials used in the construction, including pews, stained glass windows and painted murals. There also are restored statues recovered from Hurricane Katrina. During its visit, the group from St. Andrew Catholic Church celebrated Mass and prayed with inmates, including a former devil worshiper and murderer who now plays an active role in daily church services. “A lot of these inmates are never going to see life outside of prison again. All the dreams of their early life are gone. It’s amazing that they can find peace in the church, coming to God after all that they have done,” 16 -year-old Nicholas Leach said. Warden Cain’s mission to reform the prison was to provide “moral rehabilitation” to offenders. Cursing by inmates and guards is forbidden. Inmates who violate rules are locked down. But those who stay in line live in minimum security dormitories and can earn “trusty” status that allows them freedom to do farm work and other chores outside the prison gates while getting paid. Inmates
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Father and son Tom and 21-year-old Sean Regan stand at Angola Penitentiary. also are taught life skills and encouraged to pursue hobbies and volunteer for charitable work. The visiting teenagers had the opportunity to tour several schools where inmates can earn certification as an auto mechanic and learn about cultivating plants, woodworking and metal fabricating. Inmates also build bicycles and wooden toys, which are delivered to needy children. “It’s really different than what you would expect a prison to be,” 16-year-old Matt Schantz said. The group also was given a tour of death row, where group members spoke and in some cases prayed with inmates. Later, they visited a hospice where inmates provide care and companionship to
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on an hourly basis and that 442 crowdfunding campaigns were launched per hour. Grady Thrasher, of www. Crowdvested.com, is one of those guys raising funds. And his niche is raising funds to purchase and develop real estate in Georgia. His company, which he helped form within the last year, specializes in real estate for small investors. With Grady’s company, you can get started with just $500. In speaking about one of his active projects, East Atlanta Village, Thrasher said, “This crowdfunding model helps you get involved in your community by investing in it. And, this is a great redevelopment project that investors can be proud to own.” The process Most deals have a threepart process. A sponsor starts the process by controlling the real estate and pledging some funds to get the deal going. The fundraiser seeks funding from the third part of deal, the crowdfunding investor. Most small investors are familiar with REITs (real estate investment trusts). These are real estate companies that purchase real estate and issue stock like a mutual fund. The advantage of crowd-
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The rules of crowdfunding real estate While anyone can get involved in raising money through crowdfunding, there are some criteria you need to follow. Grady Thrasher, a Securities Exchange lawyer who runs www.Crowdvested.com, advises to tread carefully if you’re thinking of raising money this way. Here are some tidbits about the new Georgia law changes, if you decide to raise money for your real estate project. • Allows Georgia-based businesses to sell equity via crowdfunding to Georgia residents, whether accredited or non-accredited investors. • To qualify for the exemption, the company must (1) be a for-profit business, (2) be formed under the laws of the state of Georgia and registered with the secretary of state, (3) have its principal office in Georgia and (4) carry out a significant amount of its business in this state. • Non-accredited investors (individuals with annual income less than $200,000) who are Georgia residents can invest up to $10,000 per year via intrastate crowdfunding. • Accredited investors (individuals with annual income greater than $200,000 or net worth exceeding $1 million) can invest as much as they like. • Maximum raise is $1 million per year, not including sales to controlling persons. • Companies issuing shares in reliance on the exemption must inform investors that the securities are unregistered and may not be resold to nonGeorgia residents for a period of nine months after completion of the offering. Source: SterlingFunder.com that particular project. On top of that, you can do that sitting at your kitchen table. The idea is just now starting to pique the interest of angel investors, venture capitalists and high net-worth individuals. These groups see this as an inexpensive way to raise much needed capital in an ever grow-
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Typically home inventory and sales begin a slow decline after schools starts. The majority of home sales activity occurs in the spring and summer months when buyers and sellers can take advantage of school being out. It’s not to say that homes don’t sell in the fall and winter, just that the number of buyers looking is greatly reduced. We do sometimes see transactions bump up in September and October when home sales happen late in the
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does extend activity up to the holiday season. It’s because of this typical seasonality that I’m surprised to see what appears to be a big jump in activity in Roswell. Comparing August home sales year-over-year, there were 130 sales in August of 2013 at an average sales price of $366,377. In August, there were only 114 sales, but at an average sales price of $408,183. That puts transactions down 12.3 percent and the average sales price up 11.4
percent. Both of these trends are consistent with how the market has been all year; fewer sales, but still increasing average sales prices. However right now, pending homes, those homes currently under contract and expected to close in September, would reflect a large jump in the number of transactions over last year. At the time this article was written, there were 178 pending transactions in Roswell, the majority of which would close in September.
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CUMMING, Ga. – Hundreds of eager shoppers, city and county leaders and the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce attended the Sept. 4 grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Aldi at 1760 Buford Highway. The store offered product samples and an onsite sweepstakes where winners were awarded store gift certificates. Aldi, which has its U.S. headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, offers a smaller grocery store and open carton displays. Shoppers are asked to bring their own shopping bags and must also rent their shopping cart for a quarter. Aldi does not accept credit cards, but accepts debit, cash and EBT. Aldi has nearly 1,300 stores located in 32 states. Last year, Aldi opened a Johns Creek location. Other area stores are located in Milton and Roswell. The Cumming location will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.aldi.us for more information.
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6-year-old develops reading app concept JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Learn to Read Adventures, an app and book series that puts the reader in the story, is in its last stages of testing before hitting the Apple Store. The app concept was developed by 6-year-old James O’Donnell, who is in second grade at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Johns Creek. O’Donnell told his parents that to enjoy reading, a story would need to have four items: he wanted to be in the story, it must have a “choose your own adventure” format, he wanted to go to real places with pictures and he would have to “find something cool” in the story. Learn to Read Adventures is a series of “choose your own path” stories that take the young readers on adventures to real places around the globe. After downloading the app, the readers can enter their names so they are in the story. With the format, the user can learn good habits while developing reading skills. The stories will also be available as personalized printed books. Products will be available for purchase to support artisans from the stories’ locations, and a portion of the proceeds will go to protect the natural lands where the stories are set. Applications to test the app are already available on the website. For more information, visit www.learntoreadadventures.com.
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Window cleaning owner recognized for top sales ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Jon Mittleman, owner of the local Fish Window Cleaning, was recognized for top sales at the annual Fish Window Cleaning Convention in St. Louis, Missouri on Aug. 2. “My staff and I take pride in the fact that we are growing the business every day,” Mittleman said. Mittleman, who serves the greater Atlanta area, added over 500 accounts in 2013. “Success doesn’t happen overnight,” said Mike Merrick, chief executive officer of Fish. “Meeting people daily and building relationships in the community is what makes Fish owners so successful.” For more, visit www.fishwindowcleaning.com.
Local CEO Melanie Romanaux accepts top fundraiser award ROSWELL, Ga. — On Sept. 2, Melanie Romanaux, CEO of Somedia, accepted the prestigious Top Fundraiser Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She also hosted a reception for friends, colleagues and media at Osteria Mattone in historic Roswell, where she will also present a check to LLS. Romanaux, has been with the cause since 2011, participated in the Man and Woman of the and campaign this year.
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Ga. Tech’s president tours Alpharetta facility ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson visited I. Technical Services, an Alpharetta manufacturing company. Joined by state and local community leaders, the group met with the company’s leadership and toured the Alpharetta facility to discuss its partnership with Georgia Tech’s business outreach organization, the Enterprise Innovation Institute.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Youfit Health Clubs opened a new club at 935 North Point Drive in Alpharetta. The new location will be Youfit’s 10th North Georgia club. Grand opening specials include registration fees reduced from $39 to $1 during the first month, and free fitness assessments with a per-
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ROSWELL, Ga. — A new yoga studio is now open in historic Roswell, at 408 South Atlanta St. Roswell Yoga Life (RYL) encourages people to live their best life through a personal yoga practice. The studio offers diverse yoga styles taught by dynamic teachers to accompany all clients. Classes are held seven days a week and include slow-flowing Yin Yoga, Power Yoga (heated and non-heated), pre-natal, kids’ and teen yoga, as well as workshops to enrich the mind, body and spirit. RYL donates to local nonprofits monthly through a contribution-based Karma Yoga class to “Do Yoga, Do Good.” Gretchen Griffin, owner of Roswell Yoga Life, said her mission is to bring health, wellness and create space for creating community in Roswell. “Everyone can practice yoga, and RYL is here to support you in creating a yoga practice that brings out the possibility in your life,” Griffin said. The first month of unlimited classes costs $49. Visit www.roswellyogalife.com for more information.
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Enjoy live music, games, food trucks and more at the Alive After Five event. This event is held every third Thursday of the month, and the last one will be in October. Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5-9 p.m. Historic Roswell. 929 Canton St., Roswell. Please visit aliveafterfiveroswell.com or email info@aliveafterfiveroswell. com.
suicide, and the Cambridge Football program. Friday, Sept. 19 beginning at 5 p.m. Chukkar Farm. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 770667-2883 or visit CHS Bear Growl on Facebook.
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Local YouTube sensation Riley Biederer will headline the Cambridge Bear Growl “Let It Go” concert. Other local artists featured include Madison Parks, Sugar on the Dashboard, Maggie Schneider, In Trouble, Keep It Simple, and Christina Wood. Proceeds will benefit the Will-to-Live Foundation that supports events, activities and other organizations that help raise awareness and prevention of teen
48TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVAL
The Hillary Game is a live, psychological thriller about one of the most significant moral issues of our time: drone warfare. During a covert training exercise, two cryptic operators confront the awesome, godlike power of controlling a fleet of unmanned war machines in this fast-paced, complex adventure. Tickets are $12. Show times are Wednesday - Friday, Sept. 17- 20. 7 Stages Theater. 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. Please call 404-5237647.
Enjoy live music while browsing art pieces at the 48th annual Roswell Arts Festival. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. There will be original crafts, children’s activities and food. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking and shuttle is free by Roswell City Hall. Historic Town Square. 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please visit roswellartsfestival.com.
will be a new theme each day. Crafts begin at 2:30 p.m., movies begin at 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. Crafts will be themed with each movie and all is included with general admission. Monday through Friday, Sept. 15-19. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Please call 770992-2055.
A STORY OF CRIPPLED HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR’
Kevin Horgan, author of the book, ‘The March of the 18th’ will be giving a lecture on invalid soldiers in the Civil War. The lecture will be on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7. Admission is $5 and complimentary refreshments are available. Barrington Hall. 535 Barrington Hall Dr., Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.
JJ WEEKS BAND AT J OHNS CREEK CHURCH
From Macon, the JJ Weeks Band will be performing at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Their top ten single, “Let Them See You,” is currently being played on all three Atlanta area Christian radio stations. Admission is free. Sunday, Sept. 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please call 770-813-9009 or visit jcpcusa.org.
COMMUNITY COUNTRY FAIR
Come one, come all to the Community Country Fair at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. There will be activities for children, crafts, artisan market and entertainment. Sample award-winning Smokesouth BBQ and Kona Ice. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Satruday Sept. 20. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please visit www.AlpharettaPres.com
FREE COMPOSTING CLASS
Learn how to create your own compost in this combined classroom and outside session. The class will cover the major steps involved, required ingredients, hot vs. cold composting and more. Saturday, Sept. 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Building. 1790 Hembree Rd., Alpharetta. Please call 678297-6200 to register. and will feature a short book writing presentation, a meet and greet and a book signing. Five authors will be there: Dianna Love, Adrienne Giordano, Mary Buckham, Tracey Devlyn and Hildie McQueen. Friday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sexton Hall Enrichment Center. 2115 Chloe Rd., Cumming. Please call 770-7812178 to register.
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Honor city’s first responders By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek paid tribute to the city’s fire and police personnel Sept. 11 as part of Patriots Day observance. The Rotary Club of Johns Creek – North Fulton again sponsored the remembrance in which the keynote speakers were Police Chief Ed Densmore and Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. Patriots Day of course is the day to remember the 2,977 people who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack. It is a day to pay special thanks to first responders who stand watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days of the year. And it is a day to remember all who paid the price of freedom. The observance was at the Johns Creek Amphitheater in Newtown Park. Draped above the stage was a 48-star U.S. flag. It only had 48 stars because that was all there were in 1944, and this was the flag that covered the coffin of a soldier from Company A, 743rd
Tank Battalion who died June 6, 1944, in Normandy, France. The two chiefs gave their testimony about 9/11 as first responders. Densmore was on a hunting trip in Canada with his brother. They had left their camp and went into a general store with a TV on. It was in French, and that was all the grocer spoke. But he could see the burning towers. After some time, he finally understood what had happened. The feeling of helplessness everyone shared was heightened in him because like all first responders, he felt the need to do something, to get to the scene, to do his job. Of course he could not fly just after the attack, so just getting home was bitterly slow. “It was the longest journey of my life,” Densmore said. “That day changed public safety forever.” Ground Zero had rewritten the rules. Chief Hogan was a captain on duty in a Fulton County fire station when the towers were hit. He felt that special pang for the first responders who bee-lined to the
Residents remember the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks. scene as first one tower and then the second tower was hit. “All I could do was watch it unfold,” he said.
All told, 343 FDNY firefighters and EMTs along with 72 NYPD officers would die at Ground Zero. Hogan asked the
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Johns Creek’s Stephens named Coach of the Year By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The head volleyball coach at Johns Creek High School was honored for her outstanding accomplishments as Coach of the Year. Beth Stephens was honored by XL212, in partnership with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, as the 2013-2014 school year female sport Coach of the Year. The award recognizes a deserving coach in the greater North Fulton area. Led by Stephens, the Johns Creek varsity volleyball program, in its fifth year, has made a name for itself. The team has made the state playoffs each of those five years, including three Final Four appearances. In those five years, the team averaged more than 40 wins per season with an overall win percentage of .784 with 203 wins and 56 losses. They were area champions in 2012 and area runners up in 2011 and again in 2013 in one of the toughest 6A areas. Three of 6A’s eight teams made it to the Final Four. Recipients of the Coach of the Year honor are chosen from nominations made by area athletic directors based on strong team success, exemplary contribution to education and outstanding civic accomplishment. Annika Olsen, a now graduated player at Johns Creek HS, said Stephens is a talented volleyball coach on
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players and insists that, win or lose, they do so with dignity and always hold their heads high.” Coach Stephens was accompanied at the awards presentation by her husband Pete Goggin (head basketball coach at Johns Creek) Cloy, and Johns Creek HS Principal Gail Johnson.
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’Hooch’s Cecily Mohammed kicks up fuss Frosh kicker on football team earns her place on squad By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A 13-year-old Little Leaguer named Mo’ne Davis created a national stir with her arm, but there is 14-year-old Cecily Mohammed at Chattahoochee High School who has started a bit of a stir with her leg. She’s the kicker for the Chattahoochee freshman football team and two games into the season, she has made four of her PATs (point after touchdown). Obviously Cecily has more than just a whim to be on the team. As it turns out, she is a true athlete who has played soccer since she was 2. Her mother Desiree Stoute said she just laughed when her daughter told her she was going to try out as the kicker on the football team. But when Cecily said she was serious, she started to have reservations. “So when we went to tryouts, I watched her and made sure she was the first in line,” Stoute said. “Then she had to try out in front of all the guys, but she was really good.” Stoute said she was the one who was nervous. “I would never have had the confidence to do that,” she said. “But Cecily has that. She’s always had that.” Stoute said that when her daughter was in middle school she wanted to do something to raise money for breast can-
cer research. So she started “Think Pink,” an organization to raise money for a gala and raised $10,000. “I started it because my mom and I have both lost very important people in our lives to breast cancer,” Cecily said. “We want to raise awareness about it and make people understand why they need to know about it.” Stoute was amazed at her drive to get Think Pink going and for it to be so successful. “She’s always had a confidence I’ve never had,” Stoute said. Cecily admits she wanted to prove something with football as well. “I knew there had never been a girl on the Chattahoochee football team,” she said. “I wanted to be like the first one and to set records. “The boys talk about how they are better at sports than girls. I just wanted to show I could play and make a difference,” she said. She knows she has a powerful leg, and her soccer has helped her to use it with skill. Chattahoochee head football coach Vince Strine knew Cecily well, having coached her on the girls’ soccer team before taking the reins as head coach of football. “She sent me an email at the first of summer to tell me she wanted to tryout. I told her to come on,” Strine said. Cecily said the boys were confused as to why she was
there at first. “But then they saw me in practice demonstrating for the coach. And they said, like, ‘Wow, she’s really good.’ They were surprised I could really kick,” she said. The coach had Brian Holmes, CHS kicking coach, be there to work with her for a few minutes, before the tryout. Holmes coached standout Cougar kicker Ammon Lakip, who now kicks for Clemson University. Strine said there’s no better kicking coach around. They stepped back to let her kick. “She just nailed the football,” Strine said. “Absolutely, she can kick,” Holmes agreed. There are some logistical problems with a girl on the team when traveling. But it is nothing that can’t be worked out and she handles it well. “Girls and football are not something that usually go together. So she’s taken some teasing from other schools and what have you, but she’s handled it well,” Strine said. As for her intentions to kick for the varsity team, Strine said that was fine. “She understands we are not going to lower the expectations of the football program; she’s going to have to rise up to them,” Strine said. “But she has absolutely done that already.” Strine said she is continuing to grow and has a very strong leg. “As she continues to grow and gets better, I have no problem letting her kick field goals and extra points at all,” he said. “It’s been a great experi-
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Cecily Mohammed has already kicked five of six extra points in her first two games on the freshman Cougar football team. Her goal is to kick for the varsity. ence for her and for the team.” Cecily has a lot of selfmotivation and the drive to succeed, Strine said “To be honest, you would love to have a room full of boys
with that same kind of selfmotivation that she has,” the coach said. “She’s one of ours, and I’m very proud to have her,” Strine said.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –Northview’s cross country program has recruited a top-tier coaching talent to guide the cross country program to the next level, Ironman triathlete Tony Cianciola who is known to the runners as “Coach C.” Last October, Cianciola, from Plano, Texas, achieved his lifelong goal of competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. “One of my proudest moments was qualifying for Hawaii via Ironman Florida in 2011. The next was the following year getting to finally race in Hawaii and cross that finish line,” said Cianciola. To get there, he sacrificed time away from a relationship, friends that wanted to do things that didn’t fit into his training schedule or strict diet and money spent on proper nutrition, a personal trainer, travel
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ALPHARETTA 31, JOHNS CREEK 10:
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Johns Creek gave Alpharetta a battle for a half, but the Raiders pulled away for a 31-10 victory last Friday night, Sept. 12, to improve their Region 6-AAAAAA record to 2-0. The Raiders (2-1 overall) took an early lead on a 31-yard pass from Austin King to Ryan Kopec before the Gladiators scored later in the opening quarter on a 37-yard field goal by Austin Ruoff. Alpharetta broke the game open with three touchdowns in the first eight minutes of the third quarter. Miles Smith, who rushed for 69 yards, scored on a 2-yard run. King connected with Kopec for 42 yards and a TD, and Devin Mayers returned an interception 64 yards to make it 28-3.
Kopec’s 31-yard field goal made it 31-3 before the Gladiators scored a late touchdown on a 24-yard pass from backup quarterback Jeremy Disher to Darien Clark. King completed 13 of 24 passes for 152 yards and the Raiders rushed for 136 yards. Alpharetta limited the Gladiators to 190 yards total offense, led by Mayers, who had two interceptions, and Tyler Hayward, who had two sacks. Kyle McGregor had 13 tackles for Johns Creek (0-2 in the region, 0-3 overall) and Gio Douyon had seven tackles and two sacks. Both teams play away games this week, with Alpharetta at Lambert (1-1, 1-2) and the Gladiators playing at nearby rival Northview (2-0, 3-0).
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Titans runaway to Cougars’ late rally falls short against Wolverines third straight victory JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A late Chattahoochee rally came up short at home last Friday night, Sept. 12, as the Cougars lost 23-15 to Region 6-AAAAAA opponent West Forsyth. The Cougars trailed 23-0 with 10 minutes to play before sophomore backup quarterback Chase Owens tossed a pair of touchdown passes to pull Chattahoochee within 23-15 with four minutes left on the clock. Owens hit Blake Hundley for 50 yards and a score and connected with Isaac Kinsey on a 26-yard TD pass to get the Cougars within eight points after a two-point conversion.
Kinsey had two touchdown receptions and over 150 yards receiving in a win over North Forsyth the previous week. The Wolverines led 3-0 at the half, kicking a field goal after a long drive and stopping the Cougars on fourth-and-goal from the 2. West Forsyth scored three touchdowns in the second half to expand its lead, with the West Forsyth defense forcing three Chattahoochee turnovers in the game. Both teams are 1-1 in the region and 1-2 overall. The Cougars have a key region game Friday at Centennial, also 1-1 and 1-2. – Mike Blum
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and Jair Anderson (19 yards), with Anderson’s catch on the final play of the second period giving Northview a 28-0 halftime lead. Josh Moran scored the first Northview touchdown on a 3-yard run after the first of six North Forsyth turnovers. The Titans’ second-half scores came on a 62-yard run by Nathan Phillips, a 12-yard run by Devan Johnson and a 100yard interception return by Ernest Gunn late in the game. The Northview defense turned in its third strong effort in a row, containing North Forsyth’s run-oriented offense and repeatedly giving the Titans’ offense excellent position on turnovers.
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Hornets strike early, hold on for big region win over Walton By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MARIETTA, Ga. – During the past three extremely difficult seasons, the Roswell Hornets have suffered their share of defeats in games they appeared to be in position to win. That could have happened again last Friday night, Sept. 12, against longtime region rival Walton, but the 2014 Roswell team would not allow the recent past to repeat itself. The Hornets decisively outplayed the previously unbeaten Raiders and overcame what could have been a disastrous sequence of plays in the second half to score a 27-15 victory in Roswell’s Region 5-AAAAAA opener. “I could not be more proud of you,” Roswell coach John Ford said to his team after the game. Ford praised the character of his team, with the Hornets
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Scoreboard Last week’s scores • Roswell 27, Walton 15 • Alpharetta 31, Johns Creek 10 • Centennial 28, Lambert 21 • Northview 49, North Forsyth 0 • West Forsyth 23, Chattahoochee 15 • Cambridge 38, Rome 21 • Blessed Trinity 37, Creekview 0 • Mount Pisgah 28, Eagle’s Landing Christian 21 • Chattooga 34, Fellowship Christian 17 • Darlington 23, King’s Ridge 6 (2-1 overall) providing a textbook example of shaking off a huge disappointment that could have turned a potential Roswell win into a defeat. Walton (3-1, 1-1 in the region) scored late in the third
This week’s games • Roswell at Milton • Chattahoochee at Centennial • Johns Creek at Northview • Alpharetta at Lambert • Jackson at Blessed Trinity • Mount Paran at King’s Ridge • Christian Heritage at Fellowship • Mount Zion, Carrollton at St. Francis
quarter to cut Roswell’s lead to 20-15, but the Hornets immediately responded on a 70-yard catch-and-run by Mechane Slade to the Walton
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Winchester’s 4 TDs lift Patriots past Chargers JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In a match-up of two teams that lost in the Class A private school semifinals last season, Mount Pisgah held off Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 28-21 last Friday night, Sept. 12, in the Patriots home opener. Mount Pisgah was led by quarterback Aaron Winchester, who accounted for 292 yards passing and rushing and was involved in all four of the Patriots touchdowns. Winchester completed 10 of 16 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and added 111 yards rushing on 16 carries and scored twice. A 78-yard pass from Winchester to Ben Miller put the Patriots ahead for good at 7-6, and Jacob Greene’s 24-yard TD catch made it 14-6. A 5-yard scoring run by Winchester gave the Patriots a 21-13 halftime lead, with a touchdown-saving tackle by Chase Clark after a long ELCA run preserving Mount Pisgah’s lead in the third period. Winchester’s 34-yard TD run in the final period made it 2813, but the Chargers blocked a punt deep in Mount Pisgah territory and scored with under two minutes to play to close within 28-21. ELCA (0-4 against a demanding early schedule) recovered the onside kick and drove inside the Patriots’ 20 in the closing seconds, but Chase Gailey made a key tackle on the final play of the game to clinch the victory for Mount Pisgah. The Patriots were led defensively by Blake Smith with 11 tackles. J.R. Cendoya, John O’Connor and Shingi Chigwere also had big defensive games for Mount Pisgah. The Patriots (2-1) are off this week and return to action Sept. 26 at Christian Heritage in Dalton. –Mike Blum
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Community gardens – a place to grow together ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Community gardens have a rich history in the United States, dating back to the late 1800s. During times of national crisis such as the Great Depression, community gardens provided a means for people to grow their own food and be more self-sufficient. At war times, the government promoted community gardens to supplement and increase the national food supply and improve morale – the most well-known being the Victory Gardens of World War II. During the 1970s financial crisis, many of the larger cities were left with vacant, deserted lots. These neglected areas were an eyesore to the communities and inspired, industrious groups began to turn these barren wastelands into thriving, productive greenspaces. The urban garden was born. In recent years, we have again seen an upswing in community gardens and they are playing an important role in the local food movement. One of the key issues in the local food movement is the lack of understanding about what has been lost with industrialized farming. Monocultures (growing a single crop over many years) and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) that are supplying a lot of the food in the United States are not sustainable and extremely detrimental to our planet as a whole. Community gardens are places where people who have never grown food before or lack a suitable space to do so can come and plant the vegetables or herbs of their choosing. It is an incredible experience to plant your first seed, watch it sprout and grow and then be able to harvest and eat the fruits of your labor. Many community gardens follow organic practices (not using pesticides, chemicals or GMO seeds). They are a great place to learn about these methods and gain an understanding of why these practices are so important. If you are already a gardener, you probably know that it can be a solitary pursuit and at times you may find yourself seeking fellow gardeners to share your challenges and successes with. Community gardens can be a great place to meet others with similar interests. It is also a great place to learn about gardening,
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and experienced gardeners are more than happy to share their knowledge with new gardeners. Many gardens organize activities such as workdays, charity events and social gatherings. They are also an important place for children to learn about gardening. At the Alpharetta Community Garden, a children’s demonstration garden plot was created with this in mind. Alice Wood, who comanages the garden, created this interactive area where kids can learn about vegetables and other things you may find in a garden. There are signs that ask the kids to find things and pick things. In this way, kids learn their way around a garden and most importantly where their food comes from. In community gardens, neighbors come together to share a vision, encourage each other and connect to their food in the most natural way possible – to grow it yourself. To learn more about community gardens in your area, visit: https://communitygarden. org/.
Q & A with Kate Tunison
Co-manager of the Alpharetta Community Garden I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Kate Tunison about community gardens. Along with her co-manager Alice Wood, Tunison manages the Alpharetta Community Garden located in Wills Park. What in your view is the importance of community gardens? Tunison: Community gardens allow people to connect with nature, bring people with common interests together and give you the opportunity to get to know others in your community. There is such a sense of accomplishment in growing and producing a garden. How did you become in-
The Alpharetta Community Garden is located in Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road. volved with the Alpharetta Community Garden? Tunison: I have always loved gardening and did not have a sunny location in my yard. I signed up for a plot after reading about it in the local newspaper and it took me almost three years to work my way up to the top of the waiting list. How does the Alpharetta Community Garden work? Tunison: Each of the raised bed plots are leased by individuals who are residents of either Alpharetta or Milton. We have 37 plots, three of which are “enabled” plots. Each gardener is responsible for planting and tending their own plot, volunteering at least five hours of community service time to the ACG each year and volunteering some time during one of our three garden workdays. What challenges have you faced managing the
garden? Tunison: We have a great group of interested gardeners, especially the newer gardeners – it’s a joy to experience their enthusiasm. It’s really an honor to be a manager at the ACG, so I don’t view anything as a real challenge – just an opportunity to make it an enjoyable experience for all the gardeners. The Wills Park personnel are a pleasure to work with and they make it easy for us to manage the garden – we are fortunate to have a great working relationship with them. Overall, the garden is a peaceful happy place. Is any of the produce grown donated to charity? Tunison: Yes, we have two garden beds that volunteers take care of, and all produce from these beds is donated to the Pantry at North Fulton. We have donated over 150 pounds of produce so far this year. Gardeners can also donate additional produce from their own beds. These donations are
our part of giving back to the local community. What are the most popular things grown in the garden and what is your favorite thing to grow? Tunison: Popular summer crops include tomatoes, peppers, lots of herbs, beans, okra and cucumbers. We also have folks growing sweet potatoes, edamame and corn. Early spring or fall crops include carrots, beets, lettuces, Swiss chard, collards, broccoli and cauliflower. We have sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) growing in one of the common areas, which we harvest in the fall. There are always Sunflowers and Zinnias. I am very happy when I get red ripe tomatoes, however I just love the feeling of planting, tending and harvesting my own produce. I love to cook too, so when I can make a meal involving something grown at the garden it feels like it was grown with love and it tastes so good.
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62 Pisgah students achieve ‘Summer Scholar Extraordinaire’ status JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In its first year, 62 Mount Pisgah Christian School lower school students achieved “Summer Scholar Extraordinaire,” the highest challenge level in number of reading minutes, math activities and hours of service to others. Mount Pisgah’s new Summer Scholar program is designed to increase younger students’ academic pursuits during the summer and maintain their skills in the areas of reading, math and service to others. According to program innovator Vicki Smith, research has shown that students who invest time during the summer on academics reap the benefits throughout the school year. “Reaching the highest Summer Scholars level involves a large commitment of time and dedication from each child and his or her parents,” said Smith. One of the exciting parts of the Summer Scholars program for the students was the joy they experienced in serving others, she said.
“The drawings and writings describing their experiences are heartwarming and touch that service-sized hole that I believe God has placed in all of our hearts,” she said. The program’s service requirement led students to look outside of themselves and their immediate family unit and serve others in an age-appropriate activity. Students served in many different ways, including baking cookies for firefighters, running lemonade stands for charities and organizing neighborhood food drives to name a few. Some students have chosen to continue their service to others. First-grader Mason Loeb volunteered at an animal shelter and now serves there every week. Fourth-graders Madison Childress and Lily Shaw (along with big sister, sixth-grader Mia Shaw) visited residents of a nursing home and plan to go back for a Christmas visit.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday September 29, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.
APPLICANT Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. d/b/a Whole Foods Market 2800 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
a. MP-14-05/CU-14-02 Park Bridge Master Plan/Church of the Savior Consideration of a request to amend a master plan to permit a conditional use for a religious facility located at 100 Prospect Place, Building 100. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 157, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-08/V-14-18 Pulte Group/Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 5 acres located on the north side of Rucker Road from AG to R-15 in order to develop 3 for-sale homes. A variance to the City of Alpharetta Stormwater Manual is also requested in order to allow greater than 50% of the lot to be located within the floodplain. The property is located at 610 Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1240, 1242, 2nd District, 2nd Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-14-22 Mansell Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to the sign ordinance in order to permit 8 tenant panels on a monument sign instead of the 4 permitted. The property is located at southeast corner of Mansell Road and Old Alabama Connector and legally described as being located in Land Lot 739, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-14-21 Burbage/Schooner Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the 10’ side setback in order to permit a 1’ side setback for an existing home. The property is located at 3740 Schooner Ridge and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1234, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
Owner Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. Registered Agent Michael Sard, Esq.
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 South Main Street.
MPCS first-grader Mason Loeb makes a friend serving at a local animal shelter.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-15 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers September 25, 2014 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT TMG of Georgia, LLC d/b/a Ted’s Montana Grill 6100 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner TMG of Georgia, LLC Registered Agent George McKerrow
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University of Oklahoma NORMAN, Okla. – John Gregory Whitaker II of Roswell and Hani Suleiman of Suwanee each graduated from the University of Oklahoma at its Norman campus following the spring 2014 term. Whitaker received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Suleiman received a bachelor’s of science degree.
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Piedmont College DEMOREST, Ga. – The following local students were among the 471 graduates receiving degrees from Piedmont College at the recent spring commencement ceremonies in Demorest. Alpharetta: Jeanna M. Black, education specialist degree; Stacy Balthrop Flood, education specialist degree; and Sally Lynn Dixon Johnson, education specialist degree. Cumming: Elizabeth “Betsy” Cain, education specialist degree; Jeannine Amanda Crowe, education specialist degree; Cynthia Evans “Cindy” Dankewich, education specialist degree; Rachel L. Davis, bachelor’s degree in biology; Pamela Dimmick Edwards, education specialist degree; Alison Paige Fairbanks, education specialist degree; Janis Florendo, education specialist degree; Brittney A. Head, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with high honors; Lauren G. Head, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with highest honors; Amy Henkel, education specialist degree; Jennifer Anne Higgins, education specialist degree; Jeanette Lynn Johnston, education specialist degree; Amber Shaw Lamb, education specialist degree; Jennifer Genette Marshall, education specialist degree; Amanda Faith Mathis, education specialist degree; Joel William Miller, education specialist degree; Kari Klarner Shepherd, education specialist degree; Starling Powell Shultz, education specialist degree; Jessica Gaspierik Smith, education specialist degree; Michele Lee Vargas, education specialist degree;
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CLEMSON, S.C. – The following local students were among the graduates of Clemson University at the school’s May 9 commencement ceremony. Alpharetta: Brady Patrick Brown, bachelor’s degree in marketing; Matthew Scott Campbell, bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management; Lacey Michelle Crisler, bachelor’s degree in history; Kyle Alexander Kipping, bachelor’s degree in marketing; and Candice Leigh Sinisgalli, bachelor’s degree in management. Cumming: Matthew Irby Cureton,
bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Robert Michael Gagliano, bachelor’s degree in marketing; and Taylor Alexandra Godfrey, bachelor’s degree in construction science and management, summa cum laude. Duluth: Kimberly Michelle Bandy, master’s degree in architecture; Matthew Carter Campbell, bachelor’s degree in management; Laura Anne Hayes, master’s degree in teaching middle-level education; and Katherine Thayer Winfrey, bachelor’s degree in political science. Johns Creek: Ross Cannon Beppler, bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, summa cum laude. Milton: Herbert Noel Carpenter, doctorate in planning, design and the built environment. Roswell: Patrick James Bailey, bachelor’s degree in biosystems engineering; Brett Hayden Beidel, bachelor’s degree in economics; Robert Andrew Finney Jr., bachelor’s degree in financial management; Darcy Olivia Hannon, bachelor’s degree in marketing, cum laude; Garrett Edwin Hurst, bachelor’s degree in financial management; Gabriella Marie Ide, bachelor’s degree in production studies in performing arts; and Stephen Beaty Wilkerson, bachelor’s degree in communication studies. Suwanee: Katharine Marie Johnson, master’s degree in architecture; Abigail Claire Lee, bachelor’s degree in psychology; and Howard Clay Martin III, bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, summa cum laude.
Louisburg College LOUISBURG, N.C. – Kenneth Miller of Duluth and Jeffrey Sneed of Cumming were among the 103 students honored at Louisburg College’s commencement ceremony held on May 2, one of the college’s largest graduating classes in recent years.
Clemson University
Loyola Marymount University LOS ANGELES – Jessie Garrett Black of Milton graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Black is a 2011 graduate of Milton High School and earned her college diploma in three years.
University of Dayton DAYTON, Ohio – Erin Riley of Roswell was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Dayton for the 2014 spring semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate degreeseeking student must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for that semester and must have been enrolled for 12 or more credits that semester.
Keene State College
KEENE, N.H. – Bridget Rose Goodwin of Roswell was named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Keene State College. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Eastern New Mexico University PORTALES, N.M. – Stefanie Fugarino of Suwanee was named to Eastern New Mexico University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA between 3.25 and 4.0.
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APPLICANT Alpharetta Sizzling, LLC d/b/a Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Alpharetta 11655 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
APPLICANT Goldbergs Avalon, Inc. d/b/a Goldbergs Bagel & Deli 3180 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
APPLICANT Regal Cinemas, Inc. d/b/a Regal Avalon Stadium 12 2800 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
APPLICANT Oak Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Oak Steakhouse 950 3rd Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
APPLICANT Bantu – Alpharetta, LLC d/b/a Bantu 4100 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
Owner Goldbergs Avalon, Inc. Registered Agent Angelia D. Saxe
Owner Regal Cinemas, Inc. Registered Agent Samuel L. Cooper
Owner Oak Atlanta, LLC Registered Agent Kevin T. Krapp
Owner Bantu – Alpharetta, LLC Registered Agent Ciaran Duffy
Owner Alpharetta Sizzling, LLC Registered Agent Markham Oswald
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COMMUNITY
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Medlock Bridge Elementary hosts Runapalooza JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medlock Bridge Elementary School will heldits fifth annual Runapalooza fun run Friday, Sept. 12 to raise money for the school. Runapalooza is a fun, healthy way for the Medlock Bridge PTA to raise money to assist the school with funding support for programs and events. Run entirely by parent volunteers, 100 percent of the money raised goes back into supporting school programs. Runapalooza funds are used to support the Science Force, field trips, the Medlock Bridge Fall Carnival, Family Fun Night, Heritage Night, supplies for teachers and classrooms, Fifth Grade Week, author’s visits, the purchase of computer equipment to support classrooms and the media center and much more. “This is the largest fundraiser that is held for the year,” said Cindy Hajduk, Runapalooza operations manager. “The students love this event because they have fun and also realize that they benefit from the funds that are raised through programs such as Science
Force.” A pep rally Aug. 28 kicked off the event and got the students excited. Students and classrooms receive awards based on the levels of fundraising that they reach. As an added bonus, the student from each grade who collects the most money gets the opportunity to “slime” coach Matt Rogers, physical education
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APPLICANT Restaurant Works, Inc. d/b/a Cru Food & Wine Bar 300 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
APPLICANT Corner Bar Partners One, LLC d/b/a Marlow’s Tavern 3900 1st Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009
Owner Restaurant Works, Inc. Registered Agent Charles S. Kneeland, III
Owner Corner Bar Partners One, LLC Registered Agent John C. Metz
Young Medlock Bridge ES students show their support for Runapalooza to raise money for school projects and events. teacher. For information on Runapalooza or
to make a corporate donation, please email mbesrunapalooza@gmail.com.
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 2, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday October 27, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-14-04 My First Academy Consideration of a conditional use for a day care to be located at 2305 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-09/CU-14-03 Atlanta Center for Animal Osteopathy Consideration of a request to rezone approximately1 acre from OP to C1 for the purpose of operating a veterinary office. The property is located on the south side of Crabapple Road at 12389 Crabapple Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1210, 1167 2nd District, 1st Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. MP-14-07 Oxford Green/Costco Consideration of an amendment to a previous condition in order to increase permitted square footage by 6,150 square feet. The property is located 2855 Jordan Court and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1120, 1121, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-14-17 Downtown Incentive Zoning Changes Consideration of changes to the Downtown Incentive Zoning in order to remove the conditional use requirement for residential (for-sale) development. 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 South Main Street.
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Lisa Lewy, social worker at Creek View Elementary, celebrates Attendance Awareness Month.
Creek View Elementary marks Attendance Awareness Month ALPHARETTA, Ga. – September is Attendance Awareness Month. Excellent attendance leads to better academic success and a bright future. It’s important to arrive to school on time and stay all
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day. Creek View Elementary has asked all of their students to be punctual and remain in class all day, every day. —Vallari Bhave second-and-goal from the 1, but failed to score after an errant snap on third down was followed by a missed field goal. The Roswell defense, which had kept a talented Walton of-
“In late middle school, he experimented with pot and possibly beer,” she said. “By high school, he was doing other things.” Kate said there were warning signs at the time, but she did not pay attention to them. “I wasn’t paying attention and thought it was just a phase,” she said. “In my mind, I was thinking he was just trying to get high like marijuana or beer. I didn’t understand the addiction.” Leonhart, with the DEA, claims younger users increasingly believe drugs pose no threat. “We know from every study that when kids and young adults start perceiving that there’s no harm in taking drugs, we see drug abuse rates rise. And that’s exactly what’s happening now. We have this exploding prescription drug and heroin problem,” Leonhart said. “In the body and the brain, there’s no difference between taking an opiate in pill form and shooting heroin. Either way, you become an opium addict. Over 80 percent of the people who have started using heroin in the last several years fense in check other than two 50-yard scoring drives, forced one three-and-out series and responded with a clutch effort after the Raiders drove into Hornets’ territory, stopping Walton on downs. With about 3:30 to play, the offense returned the favor. Quarterback James Whitaker kept the ball for the first time all night on the read option, and by the time the Raiders realized he had the ball, Whitaker was sprinting down the field on a game-clinching 49-yard touchdown run. Aided by two 15-yard penalties against the Hornets, the Raiders drove inside the Roswell 25 with enough time remaining for a comeback. But the Hornets again held to lock up their biggest win since 2010, the last year they reached the state playoffs. “All credit to Whitaker,” Ford said. The Roswell QB had spent the night handing off on the play, but saw that Walton left the sideline uncovered and he took advantage of the op-
Faith: Continued from Page 18 outside the prison gates. “There was one inmate I talked to in the hospice unit who spoke about how great God was, despite his condition. I was impressed with all the inmates helping each other, caring for each other, all the hospice volunteers,” Schantz said. Cain told the Roswell church group that he has strived to build a community inside the prison, where inmates are treated with decency and respect, and are expected to act in the same way. He said he wants offend-
started with prescription drugs.” Pills are commonplace at the schools, with students trading or selling them to their peers. Some of the kids are prescribed them while others steal them from family members. “We were enabling him the whole time. We were clueless. We didn’t have the knowledge to deal with it,” Kate said. “We were ignoring the gut instincts and warning signs, giving him money when he wasn’t working.” She said her family did not realize the gravity of his addiction until it reached crisis levels. “Two young girls overdosed in our house one night,” she said. “Four people came over to do drugs and they nearly died.” Police and district attorneys are increasingly viewing heroin usage leading to death as a capital offense. “We need to take a very strong stance on this and prosecute to the fullest people using or providing heroin,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary George. For Boccia, his mother says prison had turned his life around by forcing him to stop using drugs. “He’s doing well. He’s clean and that’s important,” Kate said. “Going to prison helped him. It saved his life.”
portunity. Whitaker’s touchdown capped an outstanding game for the Hornets’ offense, which gained 228 yards on the ground and 182 in the air. Roswell started the game with back-to-back scoring drives of 84 and 81 yards. Sheldon Evans (16 carries, 89 yards) ran hard inside behind some solid blocking and Whitaker was 6-of-6 for 94 yards on the two drives, hitting Slade for 21 yards and Reggie White for 25 yards for the two touchdowns. Walton blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety and closed within 13-8 on a touchdown with 32 seconds left in the half. The Hornets almost expanded their lead before halftime, but Slade was tackled at the Walton 33 after a 62-yard kickoff return that almost went the distance. Slade, Evans and George Aroweselu took turns gashing the Walton defense on a 78-yard drive early in the third
quarter, with Whitaker hitting tight end Jayden Comma for four yards and the touchdown. The Roswell defense did a terrific job stopping dangerous Walton running back K.K. Brooks (22 carries, 55 yards), with most of the Raiders’ offense coming from receiver Sam Letton and elusive quarterback Josh White. The Hornets’ defensive pressure forced White into 20 incompletions, one an interception, in 37 attempts, with Roswell’s secondary forcing Letton to make some spectacular catches to sustain drives. Roswell’s balanced offense included a very efficient performance by Whitaker (13 of 16 passing for 182 yards and three TDs plus his 49-yard scoring jaunt). Slade ran for 45 yards and had four receptions for 107 yards and a TD, with Aroweselu adding 73 yards on 15 rushes. The Raiders are 1-1 in region play after an opening 59-19 win over Lassiter.
ers to be filled with faith and purpose, instead of rage and despair. “The greatest enemy is lack of hope,” Cain said. During the visit to Angola, several inmates told the teenagers their life stories describing the crimes that landed them in prison, including murder. They advised the teens to listen and obey their parents, follow their guidance and practice their faith. They said it is easy to be taken down the wrong road and make a mistake that can haunt them for the rest of their lives. Gary Schantz, a deacon of St. Andrew who organized the trip and is a prison minister, said the journey to Angola touched hearts and left a last-
ing impression they will share with others. “We learned about the never-ending mercy, forgiveness and grace of God and Jesus Christ,” he said. “We were reminded of our blessings and witnessed in a remarkable way, how the Holy Spirit can change hearts, minds and lives. And, we carried out Christ’s teachings not to forget the imprisoned.” (Tom Regan, WSB-TV news reporter and St. Andrew parishioner, joined the weekend mission with his son, Sean.)
St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road Roswell Phone: 770/641-9720
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Pratt Institute BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pratt Institute congratulated three local students who graduated following the spring 2014 term. Sunju Hwang of Cumming, Lisa Lee of Duluth and Aditi Tolia-Pande of Alpharetta were
northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | September 18, 2014| 37 Carson-Newman University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester. Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 or more credit hours are awarded the distinction of Dean’s List honors.
Mackenzie Morris was recognized during Honors Day ceremonies when she received the Senior Order of Gnomes recognition. Morris majored in English with a program in secondary teacher education and received a bachelor’s degree on May 18, 2014. The daughter of Jeffrey and Kelly Morris, she will teach English at Chapman High School in Inman, South Carolina, this fall.
each awarded degrees at Pratt’s 125th annual commencement ceremony, held at iconic New York City venue Radio City Music Hall on May 16.
sity by attaining a 3.88 grade point average. An appropriate technology and entrepreneurship major, Koehler just completed his junior year.
Appalachian State University
Carson-Newman University
BOONE, N.C. – James Koehler of Roswell made the Chancellor’s List in the Honors College at Appalachian State Univer-
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Laura Kinney of Roswell was among students honored recently with inclusion on
Wofford College
Chris Joseph Cerullo, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Josephine D. Inglima, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Nancy Marie Morin, 51, of Suwanee, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Glenn Carolton Smith, 75, of Woodstock, passed away August 19, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Daisy Chester, 88, of Monroe, passed away August 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Richard Jacobs, 65, of Roswell, passed away August 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Thomas Nehrbas, 96, of Atlanta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mary Lou Snyder, 84, of Cumming, passed away August 31, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
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DEATH NOTICES William James Aiken, 59, of Canton, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Lloyd Thomas Ball, 85, of Marietta, passed away August 21, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Richard Warren Bledsoe, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jason Brady, 39, of Dallas, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Matthew Christopher Brown, 25, of Roswell, passed away September 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Janice Ann Cook, 68, of Sandy Springs, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. David Richard Cooper, 85, of Dawsonville, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Richard Gilstrap Davis, 64, of Dahlonega, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Maricelia Freed, 45, of Roswell, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Sharon Brown, 65, of Lawrenceville, passed away August 28, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Elizabeth Jane Hinds Caswell, 96, of Alpharetta, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Joan Cazin, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away September 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Manuel J. Garcia, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away August 18, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Wilfrida Guertin, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Beverly Ann Handman, 73, of Milton, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Beth Horton, 74, of Atlanta, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Carl D. Jameson, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Martin Robert Jenkins, 60, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert Lee Kleid, 68, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Virginia MacLellan, 91, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Julie Ellen Magnuson, 64, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Perry McClung, 81, of Woodstock, passed away August 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Husey Ozmelek, 74, of Ball Ground, passed away August 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Adela M. Phee, 90, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Antoinette Eleanor Pfiefer, 88, of Roswell, passed away August 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Emily Morgan Puglisi, 16, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. M u t h u k r i s h n a n Ramachandran, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Inas Harvey Reeves, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
David Harry Moffet, Jr., 82, of Johns Creek, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
James Rynard Roose, 78, of Roswell, passed away August 31, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Floyd N. Moody, 85, of Woodstock, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Anthony A. Skwara, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Dennis Sproull, 64, of Roswell, passed away August 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
William Talcott, 83, of Decatur, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Ira Willard Tatum, 89, of Milton, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Carrie Belle Thacker, 96, of Milton, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
81, Louise B. Waters, of Cumming, passed away September 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Nina Asheley Herrero Wild, 30, of Peachtree City, passed away September 5, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Louise Younglove, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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