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Officials discuss Sunshine Laws

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Attorney General “disgusted” ►►PAGE 4

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported a home burglary Sept. 9 on Donnington Drive when he came home and noticed that the glass of the back door was shattered. The man had left his parents’ residence for work between 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., while his parents were away in Texas. When he came home, the man noticed that several items were missing and the glass back door was destroyed. He called the police. According to the police report, the broken door appears to be the suspect’s entry and exit point.

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Cambridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. ►► Jay Mithani, 50, of Hampstead Way, Duluth, was arrested Sept. 4 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and impeding traffic. ►► Abhilash Kurpath, 25, of Collingwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Juan Villagran, 35, of Old Bridge Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 11 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and suspended license. ►► Ruben Sanchez-Leal, 23, of Franklin Goldmine Road, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 10 on GA. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and no license. ►► Sveth S. Karkala, 25, of Gatewater Court, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 7 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Christopher G. McElwaney, 37,

The master bedroom and bathroom were “heavily rummaged through.” A safe full of jewelry and precious metals that was in the master bathroom was thrown out to the back yard and dragged to the driveway. There was noticeable damage to the lawn where the safe had landed and was dragged. The missing items include a diamond ring, watch, 15 ounces of gold and miscellaneous jewelry. Their estimated worth is $100,000. The man told police that he hadn’t activated his home alarm prior to leaving for work.

of Henderson Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 6 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and reckless driving. ►► Lauren Nicole Redmond, 27, of High Hampton Chase, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 6 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Daniel Scott Watson, 21, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 13 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and operating unsafe or improper equipment.

DRUG arrests ►► Kiala Alisha Murray, 22, of Church

Street, Douglas, was arrested Sept. 10 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug related items and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Andrew Ahn, 25, of Norwalk Trace, Lawrenceville, was arrested Sept. 5 on Groomsbridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of MDMA, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects and an outstanding warrant from Gwinnett County.

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Attorney General “disgusted” by texting to avoid transparency By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A few grey clouds have settled over Georgia’s Sunshine Laws, created to keep local governments transparent to the public. The Milton City Council came under fire recently after an open records request showed multiple councilmembers texting during an official meeting. Some were conversing about city business being discussed at the time. However wrong some people might see it, texting among city officials. The only thing the law says about this is that email communications among member of an agency are subject to the Open Records Act. This means members of the public can submit a request to obtain copies of those documents. Whether the action of elected officials texting and emailing during meetings, including about city business, is deemed unethical or distasteful is another story. In response to the issue, the Milton council voted down a resolution that would have declared officials’ texting during meetings unethical. The council’s official stance on the issue runs counter to what other offi-

cials have said. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens’ spokesman Nick Genesi has said to other media outlets that Olens is “disgusted by the use of technology to subvert openness in public meetings.” Genesi went on to say “the public should demand better behavior from their elected officials,” but acknowledged the current statute doesn’t cover “this gross violation of public policy.” That was reaffirmed when Milton’s attorney Ken Jarrard explained the Sunshine Laws to the council and public. Jarrard said there was a lot of debate during the 2012 rewrite of the Open Meetings Act as to whether electronic communications among a quorum council constitutes as an electronic cyber meeting. “There were those that said that it should, that if you send emails to all of council at one time and you all have a rip-roaring discussion about a policy issue, that ought to be considered a meeting and illegal. It’s not,” Jarrard said. “And in fact, the final incarnation of the statute specifically says that emails amongst you, not during a meeting just on an afternoon if you’re having a cyber discussion, it’s not a violation of an open meetings act. But they’re available under the Open Records Act.” Regardless of the law, Jarrard said he believes texting among council members during a meeting is wrong.

“If I were lecturing you like a class, I would say (council members’) communications need to be done to the public who are sitting here watching,” Jarrard said. Georgia Press Association general counsel David Hudson agreed and said there is nothing that prohibits council members from emailing or texting during a meeting or any time. However, he said if the elected officials are emailing and texting as a substitute for communication between council members that would otherwise have to be made in the open where the public would hear, then he agrees with Olens that this would be an abuse of the state’s Sunshine Laws. “It may be that because the public would have no way of knowing if the text or email pertains to what is being discussed in the open meeting,” Hudson said. “It should be considered a violation per se if it takes place during a meeting.” And while these electronic conversations are subject to the Open Records Act, members of the public often aren’t aware to ask for these documents, making it hard to know if a group is abusing the law. In cases like that, Hudson’s advice is to submit a narrowly crafted Open Records request asking whether emails or texts have been exchanged regarding public business. To learn more about Sunshine Laws, visit http://bit.ly/2cWEE3i.

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Milton reviews potential downtown plans City considers two roundabouts By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The City of Milton is looking to shape the future of its downtown and Crabapple area. For the past few weeks, various meetings and planning sessions have been held to gather public input and to figure out how the city should move forward with proposed ideas. A final presentation was given Sept. 15 detailing goals. They include: • Establish locations and programming for new park space in the Crabapple area. • Establish a parking management strategy. • Create a network of trails that connects to sidewalks, schools, residential areas, commercial development and parks. • Provide streetscape improvements that prioritize the pedestrian on key streets. • Locate development where appropriate and determine the most suitable types of development.

A market study revealed general characteristics of the site area of downtown Milton and the Crabapple community. Some of those characteristics include many families with children, higher educational attainment levels and higher median household incomes. It also showed there is faster growth than many surrounding cities, room for retail and residential growth over the next five years and a strong demand for rental housing. “Crabapple has an overall demand for 105,606 square feet of new retail within the next five years,” said Tom Walsh, principal for the TSW firm. “Full-service restaurants, special food services and drinking places make up 50,000 square feet of the demand.” There will most likely be an excess demand for office and retail space by 2018, and the study area can support up to an additional 46,000 square feet through 2020. A street study showed the potential for a street network, or multiple lanes that could still be used by the same amount of people, only faster and with less congestion. This included proposed roundabouts at the Crossroads intersection and in front of the Milton library.

Various streetscape enhancements were suggested, including adding bike lanes, on-street parking and enhanced pedestrian walking trails. Those trails could connect to city hall, schools and residential areas. Walsh said they studying ways to go through or around private properties. Two parks were proposed, one large and one small. The large park has two suggested plans, one supporting nearby single-family homes, and the other without homes. The small park would have an educational focus and use existing asphalt trails as a pedestrian trail. Both the large and small parks had an amphitheater suggested in the plans. Parking was a hot topic, including a discussion over whether to having valet parking or a parking deck. Valet parking was deemed the best option as there is no site for a parking deck that is convenient for all major businesses and attractions, officials said.

However, if a parking deck were built, proposed areas include behind commercial on Crabapple Road and behind new mixed-use development on Mayfield Road. The next step in the downtown planning process will include collecting feedback from residents and holding an open house. The plan is tentatively scheduled for review by the Planning Commission in January 2017, followed by adoption before the City Council in March. To view the full presentation, visit cityofmiltonga.us or contact Michele McIntosh-Ross at michele.mcintosh@ cityofmiltonga.us.

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OPINION

A washing of feet, more magic on the Trail Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail last March and completed the journey early September. He will continue to write of his experiences.

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“Magic” is my most treasured memory from the Trail – “trail magic.” That is a hiker term for acts of grace and giving that seem to permeate the trail for all hikers. RAY APPEN On the simplest Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com of levels, this “trail magic” refers to feeding hikers. On a broader level it is helping and caring for other people in any way. It refers to people – called “trail angels” – who come out on the trail or set up where the trail crosses a road or a parking lot somewhere in the middle of nowhere and feed (primarily) thru-hikers. Sometimes it was as simple as an angel bringing a cooler of cold drinks and handing them out. Sometimes it was a hiker mom dropping 30 1-gallon containers of water at the trail head every other day because she knows that all the water sources on that stretch are dry. Other times the magic was on a larger scale involving multiple tents, grills, sodas, beer, snacks, burgers, hot dogs, omelets and more. The extent to which many of the trail angels went to take care of me and my hiker peeps, in almost every state, in all weather conditions, and on all terrain still brings me close to tears. Nothing in my pre-hike life prepared me for this. Nothing. And, significantly – at least to me – these acts of grace were personal, very personal and unconditional, in that I believe is found much of the other magic that has so moved me. They were not corporate acts. So, let me share with you some of the trail magic I was lucky enough to have encountered on the Trail. • Roughly two hours north of Dahlonega, off a forest service road, I encountered my first trail-magic experience. That afternoon we hikers encountered two pickups and at least one trailer full of food and drinks. Grills were going. A number of coolers were located near the trucks with juices, sodas and cold water. Burgers and hot dogs were being grilled, and it seemed like every hiker snack one could ever wish for was there on the beds of the pickups in boxes opened and ready for hikers: from Snicker bars, to raisins, Cliff bars, jelly beans, fruits, Reese’s cups and more. A

was sitting on a lounge chair – the kind you might find at the beach. “Can I make you an omelet?” he asked me. “But I have to warn you that all my omelets are five-egg ones!” His name was Carl, and he was an almost retired teacher I believe. He told me that he currently did magic 2-3 days a week in his spot and that as soon as he retired that he would be out seven days a week cooking food and taking care of the thru-hikers. I promised him I would send him a column if I wrote about him, so now I will be able to keep my promise! • The mom and son are from Canada and are only on the trail for six weeks. I have seen them on the trail and greeted them but nothing more. Once when I was trying to get a bunk in a hostel I am told there are none. The mom overhears and tells me that I will stay in the extra bed in the cabin that they have rented. Really? She doesn’t know me from Adam. Trail magic. I remember sitting outside of a WalMart packing the groceries I have just bought into my pack. Up walks a tiny and very old lady who stops right in front of me. “Young man, I have to go in here to get some shopping done but if you are still sitting on this bench when I walk out I’ll take you any where you need to go.” I experienced kindness and generosity on the Trail that I did not know existed. I saw with my own two eyes people give with no thought or expectation of anything in return. I saw it over and over and over. One day, it occurred to me what this reminded me of and it is the title of this column – “A washing of feet.” The older I get the more I believe that our lives are closely measured and we are never alone. Maybe some day I will understand why I do not see as much of the kindness I saw out on the Trail, off the trail. Maybe it is there and I am missing it. Maybe not. I think perhaps the success of our lives may be measured by how much we give, and for some reason people find reaching out to these crazy folks trying to walk a couple thousand miles with their tent and sleeping bag and food in their pack simply a wonderful excuse to embrace their fellow man and help another. Maybe God just uses the trail to remind us how much he loves us by showing us how much we love each other.

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A family drove from Augusta to about two hours north of Dahlonega to provide trail magic to thru-hikers. man and wife and it looked like probably a grandmother were in there helping, as were three younger children in their teens and younger. All were busy waiting on the hikers, chatting and enjoying the company. When I asked the dad if they were local he said that “no, we drove up from Augusta. We’ll be out here tomorrow, too.” A quick calculation in my head told me that this family had just driven about five hours with all this food just to feed us. I didn’t know what to say, so, being the newspaper guy that I am I asked him “why?” Almost without looking up he immediately replied, “I’m a hiker. I thru-hiked in ’11 and people took care of me. I wanted to give back. That and I want my kids to see and understand what it means to give.” His response was a simple statement from him – one void of pretense. I just stared and nodded my head. Again, I didn’t really know how to respond. “Thank you, thank you so much” I finally uttered. • Somewhere in Tennessee we hiked out of the tree line and onto a wide open bald. Off to one side was a road and a parking lot. As we walked across the bald, a figure walking from the direction of the parking lot began to approach us. We met and he quickly asked if we were thru hiking. When we told him we were, he shook his head and then began all the questions that so often we would get when people

realized that we were crazy enough to be hiking a couple thousand miles. We spoke for a few more minutes then we started to leave. “Wait” he said, and ran off back toward the parking lot. He returned about five minutes later carrying a very large pizza box. “Here, I know you guys are hungry,” he said and handed the box to me. It was still warm. “I come up here to eat my lunch sometimes. That’s the best pizza in this town too. You guys enjoy it,” he said and started to leave. We couldn’t believe our good fortune and opened the box. There was a large complete pizza inside. I called for him to at least come back and eat with us so he wouldn’t go hungry but he refused. “You guys need to eat that pizza more than I do. Enjoy,” he said and left us. • I had heard about him since the day before – trail magic just on the other side of the forest service road up the trail. Mistakenly I believed the location was much, much closer than it actually was, so I had hiked in high gear for what seemed like an eternity – actually since that morning – and did not arrive at the service road until almost 5 in the afternoon. I was so worried that it would be too late in the day and that he would be gone by the time I got there. He wasn’t. I walked up to his spot just off the trail. He had set up several tables, coolers, a gas stove, and stacks of boxes of various types of food. He

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Trust me. We hear that a lot from politicians these days. On the national level we hear it from both the Clinton and Trump campaigns. In fact, both campaigns have strayed HANS APPEN from decades of General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com tradition of releasing tax returns, medical records and traveling with “protective pools” of journalists. Some have said that the last time we had this little amount of transparency this close to an election was 1932 when the nation was about to elect a president hiding his polio diagnosis from the public eye. In this social media age, this is truly astonishing. And perhaps dangerous. But where is the line? At what point do we go from a level of information that is generally understood to be public domain, if not legally required -- to out of bounds and “none of your business”? This is on the national stage, though. The White House feels very, very far away to the average American. To a certain extent, we almost expect to be misled or lied to. But recently, the line in the sand was challenged right here in our back yard. At a recent Milton City Council meeting, a measure that would have banned use of personal electronic devices by elected officials while council was in session was struck down 4-3 by the very people it would have affected. The genesis of the issue depends on whom you ask. Some are claiming it is political posturing intended to embarrass certain councilmen, or embarrass the city of Milton itself. What we do know is that records of texts and emails from an April 25th meeting have come to light that clearly and unequivocally show attempts to sway the opinion of their readers and the outcome of a vote. The Georgia Attorney General’s office has said this was a clear abuse of Sunshine Laws, but would not go so far as to say that any laws had been broken. The point of a council meeting is to get everything on the record, in front of the public. Whether addressing tax issues, infrastructure or rezonings, these are all items that A. Cost money B. A ffect your quality of life, and thus

C. Demand the highest level of transparency possible Sunshine Laws guarantee the right to information directly affecting any of these issues for any citizen who cares enough to acquire it. All you, or your local newspaper, have to do is file what is called an open records request (for a fee) for most information you seek. This is why it is illegal for a council to host a quorum outside of chambers without proper notice. None of it is on the record and discussed in front of the public. However, when asked specifically about personal emails and texts, Georgia Press Association’s legal counsel said it is only definitively a violation if it can be proven that the intent was to avoid access to these conversations via an open records request. Essentially, unless any of these emails or texts are prefaced with “I am sending you this so as to avoid an open records request and make sure that it is not on the record...”, you are in the clear – legally. Obviously, no one is that stupid. We were told by multiple people, including Milton’s city attorney, that anyone is welcome to make an open records requests for any texts or emails on personal devices regarding a city issue. Unfortunately, because of the very nature of what a text or email is, there is really no way to know when to make such a request. And that’s the rub. It reminds me of the question “if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” The justification for denying the ordinance in Milton was that it would “infer that we don’t do the right thing when it comes to being ethical ... and I don’t want it to appear that way because I believe we all do what we’re supposed to do.” So, “trust me,” is really what they’re saying. My question is not whether we do, but why should we have to?

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We have heard the saying, “All’s fair in love, war and politics” since first we noticed political campaigns. It has always been the glib excuse for defending the distortions that every side seizes upon to twist the truth often to absurd

proportions. This presidential season not only has taken the practice to a new low, it has begun to creep into local politics as the obnoxious tactics of the national politicians are taken on by the local elected officials. The absence of civility is deplorable in the former and simply unacceptable in the latter. The tenor of the presidential campaign seems more vitriolic than most in recent memory. Underlying politics is the principle of attack politics. It is simple to ascribe one’s opponent’s ideas with the basest motives, often the more outrageous the better. Then repeat the tactic over and over again so as to make not the argument but the person the target of the vit-

These elected officials have chosen to stand up as leaders and face the criticism of the public as part and parcel to the job. But they should not have to watch their back all the time. riol. Of course the first casualty of all this is civility. It is a small step from demonizing the person to attaching the same stain to all who may agree. Unfortunately, the disease seems to have spread from the national stage to our local elected officials. If one cannot sway others to their position by force of logic, then it is fair game to go after them personally. Such was the case recently when Johns Creek got into a brouhaha over whether to cut the city’s millage rate. There are reasons for doing so and reasons to maintain the status quo. I won’t argue the merits of either.

But when Councilman Jay Lin moved to keep the tax rate the same, Councilwoman Stephanie Endres attacked him personally even as he spoke. She whipped out a piece of Lin’s campaign literature in which he pledged not to raise taxes and accusing him of “going back” on his pledge. The attack ignored the fact that Lin’s motion was to keep the tax rate the same. It seems Endres had planned ahead to attack Lin to the point of bringing his campaign piece to use as a “gotcha” at an appropriate time. Apparently not supporting a tax cut is equal to a tax increase in Endres’ eyes. Her fiscal reasoning notwithstanding, the whole incident smelled of a calculated political ambush, and while amateurish, served to bring Johns Creek politics to a new low. What was telling was the fact that Endres had brought the campaign piece with her evidently with the purpose of producing it at the precise moment calculated to embarrass Lin to most effect. I suppose since and appropriate time, i.e. voting to support a tax increase, was not going to appear, Endres did not want to let the moment pass. Of course, the Roswell City Council is even more dysfunctional, and Coun-

cilman Marcelo Zapata brought that to a new low. He attacked fellow Councilman Donald Horton as he tried to get a compromise motion to the floor. I won’t repeat the slurs he offered here, but they are the sort that demeans the office he holds. It is fine for elected officials to be passionate about their positions, and it is their role to debate the issues on their merits. Let’s not lose sight of the civility that elevates these discussions to a sober evaluation of the merits of a particular action. It is easy to slip into the facile tactics of the political sound bite or the anonymous email to smear the character of those who do not agree with us. I used two examples of what I thought were egregious behavior in a public meeting by two who should know better and indeed are better than they showed at the time. But this has been a particularly volatile election season. Let’s make sure that as this season also doth pass, it does not leave lasting scars in our fair cities. These elected officials have chosen to stand up as leaders and face the criticism of the public as part and parcel to the job. But they should not have to watch their back all the time.

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budget. This budget maintains the millage rate of 4.731 mills, which is the same since the city’s inception. Operating expenditures are proposed at $6.8 million, which is 5.6 percent or $370,856 higher than last year’s spending plan. However, this additional amount includes maintenance and costs for the new city hall; an increased liability insurance due to coverage for additional facilities and an upsurge in costs to insure law enforcement officers; an increase for legal services with a request to increase the hourly rate; and an increase in the lease payment to Fulton County for Fire Station 42. The first payment for the revenue bond used to construct Bell Memorial Park is due on Nov. 1 with a request of $718,112, which is included in the 2017 budget. This is partially offset by carryover funds allocated in 2016. In 2015, the council identified multiple goals to carry Milton through the next five years as the 2016-20 Strategic Plan for the city. It included goals such as economic development; park and recreation enrichment; strategic, efficient and engaged government; and building community connections. Another $4.7 million is proposed to be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund to fund the ongoing capital projects identified in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan during the previous year’s budget process. It is anticipated the city will end 2016 with $5.6 million in the fund balance, with $1.1 million considered surplus funds. It was suggested to hold off until mid-year budget amendments are made to decide what to do with this money.

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Scientific Games take its game international Alpharetta location prints 25B scratch-offs a year By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Scientific Games is a winner when it comes to doing business overseas. The company is a leading innovator in the global lottery and regulated gaming industries. Its Alpharetta site prints roughly 25 billion scratch-off lottery tickets a year. The company gave a behind-thescenes look Sept. 14 into how it does international business. Lottery Group CFO Jim Bunitsky said Scientific Games’ mission is to “empower customers by creating the best gaming and lottery experience.” “That is what we think about every single day,” Bunitsky said. “It’s all about the experience for the end consumer. They’re the ones with the money and want to have the experience. They want to win, be inspired and be excited by whatever they buy. They’re spending their money, make it worthwhile for them.” The company’s Alpharetta location

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ley said. “Mr. Sizemore and Mr. Briscoe were unique in doing that.” Now a wholesaler of tile, stone and other materials to companies across the Southeast, they could truck materials for a construction project usually by the next day. Meanwhile, in post-World War II, Traditions in Tile was building up its relationships worldwide to contract for raw materials from Italy, Turkey, Mexico and Spain. And with a 50,000-square-foot warehouse, being out of stock is unheard of. J. Warner Veal, another third-generation partner, said looking back at where they started – out of a garage on Peachtree Street – it is amazing. “But they worked hard and built relationships for quality and dependability. They sold materials across the United States. The wooden mantels at Augusta National Golf Club came from them,” Veal said. And as they expanded, the variety of inventory grew, too. Now porcelain tiles, glass mosaics, terracotta (unglazed ceramics) of all grades are available at Traditions. “We can fit any budget from top to bottom,” Veal said. The fourth generation of owners is represented by the husband-and-wife team of Laurie and Andrew Brown. “The biggest difference in the business today is it is a lot more fun,” said Laurie Brown. “Today, there is as much fashion as function in the materials. People find there is also value as well as beauty in our designs.” She points out while wood never goes out of style, porcelain wood tiles provide a better value in that it doesn’t scratch, need recoating and is more durable. And it is easier to clean and maintain.

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down and the wheeled suitcase came along, it sounded like a thousand trains rattling down the concourse. The larger tiles made a huge difference,” Veal said. Partner Andrew Brown is married to Laurie and joined the Traditions family as well. He said the company entered the Digital Age, using technology to digitize colors of stone that allow Traditions to match them in color and texture with materials already on hand. But the company’s strength is its personal relationships with its customers, said Andrew Brown. “In the early 1970s, we hooked up with a developer just starting out named John Wieland. We tiled three of his new homes,” said Brown. Today John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods and its 45-year relationship with Traditions are just one of many mutually beneficial associations whose longevity is numbered in decades. “It all goes back to our associates in the company. We have people who have spent their whole lives working for this company,” Andrew Brown said. “That is not unusual for us.” Meanwhile, the partners say a fifth generation of partners is well on its way.

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Bill Norman of Norman’s Landing donates $1,870.26 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Norman’s Landing donates Alpharetta OB/GYN to Children’s Healthcare named ‘Top Doctor’ FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Bill Norman, owner of Norman’s Landing, recently presented a check to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for $1,870.26. The money was raised during last quarter’s Ping Pong Tournament held at Norman’s Landing Restaurant. On hand for the check presentation were Bill Norman, Lauren English and Lane Hart of Norman’s Landing. Also present were Laurie Cole and Beth Buuresema of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Kapsimalis earns CPCU designation JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Central Insurance Companies employee Megan Kapsimalis has recently been awarded the professional insurance designation, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. This professional KAPSIMALIS credential was granted by the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters is recognized throughout the risk management and insurance business.

Keller Williams welcomes Mary Carpenter FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Mary Carpenter has recently joined Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming as a full time professional real estate agent. Carpenter said she is committed to great customer service, consistent CARPENTER communication, strong attention to detail and ensuring a positive experience for all parties in a transaction including buyers, sellers, and cooperating agents. She said that integrity, energy, hard work and creative service are what her clients deserve and get from her.

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CALENDAR SPOTLIGHT RECOVERY

NEW BEGINNINGS EXPO

Learn about the resources and activities available for the 55-and-up lifestyle. There will be multiple vendors and guest booths presenting their options for every stage of the 55+ lifestyle, as well as guest speakers and prizes. The event is free, but pre-registration is highly encouraged. The expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club on 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Visit northfulton.com/ newbeginningsexpo for more info. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.

EVENTS: FALL PLANT SALE

What: The Chattahoochee Nature Center is selling native plants for the fall season, including hazelnuts, evergreens, foamflowers and veggies. Admission is free. When: Sept. 22-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: Creativity hits the park in this outdoor artists market that features handcrafted work by local artists. Enjoy pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, photography, watercolor, mosaics, soaps and more. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Alpharetta, Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

BIRDWATCHING WALK & TALK

What: Alpharetta’s Wild Side is offering a free class to learn about birding, including identifying common birds by sight and sound. Some binoculars will be available. Registration required. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9-10 a.m. Where: Mansell House in Wills Park, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: 678-2976200 or alpharetta.ga.us

25TH ANNIVERSARY AT SMITH PLANTATION

What: On Smithsonian Day, the Smith Plantation is offering free entry into the museum, with open house tours, guides, new exhibits and renovations. Refreshments will be served. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL AND PAINT COLLECTION

What: Milton residents may drop off cleaning products, batteries, florescent bulbs, lawn and garden chemicals, and latex and oil-based paints to dispose of them. Full list online. Registration required. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate how to make traditional southern food using an open flame. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

EXPERT HIKES – MYCOLOGY

What: This event will feature recovery stories and breakout sessions on mental health, recovery and addiction. Learn about the various support services available and how to help those struggling with addiction. When: Thursday, Sept. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Alpharetta City Hall Greenspace, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: bit.ly/2cgRdXH

T-SPLOST PUBLIC MEETING

What: The city of Roswell is presenting a public meeting to discuss the T-SPLOST referendum Nov. 8. Learn about the tax and what transportation projects it could fund. When: Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com/TSPLOST

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Join a guided hike with an expert to explore the world of mushrooms throughout the 46 acres at Autrey Mill. All skill levels welcome. Hikes will take place rain or shine. When: Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for non-members, $5 for members More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov or 678-366-3511

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STARS-N-STITCHES QUILT SHOW

What: Forsyth Reads Together presents Dennis Lehane, author of this year’s book “Mystic River.” Lehane will be available to talk about his book, answer his questions and sign copies. Event is free, but registration is required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info and registration: forsythpl.org

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: What: Over 200 quilts will be on display along with homemade items for purchase and a raffle. The Storybook Quilts Collection will provide readings for children each afternoon. When: Sept. 23-24 Where: Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, 1321 Atlanta Highway, Cumming More info: CESquiltguild.com

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What: The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park continues with a free performance by The Shadowboxers, an Atlanta pop band. Reserve seating available. When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

“TWELFTH NIGHT”

What: Roswell High School presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” a play full of pranks, crossdressing, mistaken identities and unrequited love. When: Sept. 22-23, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, 3 and 7 p.m. Where: Roswell High School Auditorium, 11595 King Road, Roswell Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door More info: ogle@fultonschools.org

GENESIS XXII ART SHOW

What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents “Genesis XXII,” an art show highlighting original fine art by their members. All art work will be available for sale during the show. When: Sept. 16-Nov. 4, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Bank of North Georgia, 10445 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“GHOST THE MUSICAL”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s new season opens with the story of two young lovers, Sam and Molly, and the psychic who facilitates Sam’s journey back from death to help solve his own murder. When: Wednesdays-Sundays, Sept. 15Oct. 2. Show times vary. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: tickets starting at $30 More info: get.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS

What: Kick off horror movie season with a showing of “The Ring,” a remake of a Japanese horror film classic. The film is recommended for ages 13 and up. When: Friday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP

What: The Memoir Mavens will present a free workshop with an award-winning writer and journalist to teach participants how to pen captivating memoirs. Registration required. When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov or karen.swenson@fultoncountyga.gov

WRITING CLUB FOR CHILDREN

What: Young writers, ages 8-12 are invited to discuss the art of writing with an experienced writer. The free class will go over writing for personal expression and academic success. When: Sunday, Sept. 25, 4-5 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB

What: Join the Mystery Readers’ Book Club for a discussion of this month’s book, “The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man” by W. Bruce Cameron. When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

BEEKEEPING 101

What: Georgia beekeeper Daniel Goodridge offers up some basics in how to become a beekeeper and what it takes to keep the bees happy. Suggested for high school age and older. When: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

SAT OR ACT?

What: Learn the differences of both exams to find the right fit for you. Applerouth Tutoring Services will also discuss the ins and outs of the college admissions process. When: Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP

What: Sheri McGuinness, president of SPAN-GA, will share information about understanding suicide prevention, what to do if someone is in trouble and how to support them. When: Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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The park at the end of the road One of the neatest things about writing this column every week is that I’m always discovering, or rediscovering, those hidden gems that provide great opportunities STEVE HUDSON to enjoy the out-ofGet Outside Georgia, doors. Chattahoochee Media Group One of those places that I rediscovered for the umpteenth time last week is Webb Bridge Park. It really is the park at the end of the road – Webb Bridge Road, in this case. Nowadays the road ends at a cul-de-sac, where a left turn takes you into the park and, soon thereafter, to the one way (clockwise) loop road which circles the park’s ballfields. They’re a major feature here, and you should expect crowds on most Saturdays. But there’s a lot more here than ballfields, and that’s the secret I want to share with you now. One of the park’s most popular features is its network of walking trails. These wide and smoothly graveled hiking-only trails loop through the park, taking you through woods and along open grassy areas and even beside a pond for a ways. The main trail makes a long loop, while several shorter loops swing off the main route and allow you to mix-and-match your route to suit your mood and inclination on any given day. If I have time, I like to hike the whole thing, crisscrossing and backtracking until I’ve scratched my hiking itch and am ready to return to the car. If I just want to stretch my legs, however, one of my favorite routes here is the fairly short loop at the north end of the park. And why is it a favorite? Perhaps because this little loop takes you to one of those unexpected surprises that sometimes make hiking so enjoyable. In this case, the surprise is a small waterfall. Note the word “small,” for it really is tiny, but it’s a waterfall nonetheless. It’s on the northern leg of the loop, and you’ll probably hear it before you see it. I remember the first time I saw it. I’d found myself with an unexpectedly free hour, and I’d decided to spend that gift by doing a little hiking. Where? How about that north loop at Webb Bridge Park. At that point I’d never hiked it, but I’d always wondered what surprises it held. So off I went. Starting at the parking lot near the trail, I set off

counterclockwise around the loop. As elsewhere in the park, the graveled trail was well maintained. I walked along – and then it began to dawn on me that I was hearing the sound of falling water. A waterfall? It sounded like a waterfall! That’s when I saw a bench near the trail. The sound seemed to come from near the bench. I went to have a look. Sure enough, right in front of the bench was a small waterfall that had scoured out a nice plunge pool in the creek. The pool, acting like a natural amplifier, magnified the sound and making the little cascade seem much more dramatic than it was. In truth, it’s just a few shelves of rock with a total drop of just a couple of feet. But it is a waterfall, and that bench was issuing an irresistible invitation to sit and enjoy. Which is exactly what I did, and I’ll bet that you will too. As you explore these trails, you’ll find even more surprises – among them several bridges which carry the trail across or the road across the trail. Aside from enhancing hiker safety, those bridges are just plain fun to cross over or under. Is that the kid in me? Maybe so. And speaking of kids: If you have young children, be sure to visit the children’s play area. Located on the inside of the loop road near the turnoff to the tennis courts, this play area features not only the ubiquitous swing sets and playground equipment but some great surprises as well. One surprise a very large shaded sandbox area – and right beside it flows a tiny stream just right for the kids to play in. The little manmade stream, which is only a foot or two wide and an inch or two deep, gets its water from a spring-like flowing well. The water eventually ends up in the

park’s small pond. You’ll notice some other surprises in the play area too. One is a marimba-like musical instrument set at just the right height for young musicians to play with. Kids love to bang out tunes, and the sounds they create drift across the playground, over the trail, and somehow seem perfectly in place. Perhaps the neatest playground surprise, however, is one that lets your kids become part of a sundial. Yes! The kid-dependent sundial is located near the sandbox, and a sign in front of it explains how to use it. Basically, you stand facing the right way with your toes in the right spot (which varies month), and your shadow tells you what time it is. Even in this age of digital everything, kids find this kind of thing appealing and will play here for a long time. Adults, it is rumored, enjoy it too. Webb Bridge Park is located at 4780 Webb Bridge Road. It’s a bit off the beaten track, but once you and your family find it, I’m betting it’s a site you’ll return to again and again. A reminder that Outdoor Adventure Day is this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Unicoi State Park. It’s family outdoor fun at its finest, and it’s free. You can discover even more fun at Unicoi State Park through Steve Hudson’s books “Hiking Unicoi” and “Fisherman’s Guide to Unicoi State Park.” Both titles are available directly from Chattahoochee Media (chattahoocheemedia. com), from Amazon and from many local outdoor shops.

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Suspicious man approaches student in Cambridge parking lot MILTON, Ga. — On Friday, Sept. 16 Milton Police Department received notice that a Cambridge High School student was approached by a suspicious male in the school’s upper parking lot. The student reports being approached at approximately 11:15 a.m. while walking through the upper parking lot located near the football field. The man, driving a black Chevy SUV, reportedly approached the student and asked if the student would “like a ride to the school.” The driver is described as a heavy-

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Stephanie Butler named NAFL president First female president in the league’s history By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — In a historymaking decision Sept. 12, Stephanie Butler was elected as the new president of the North Atlanta Football League. She is the first female president that the organization has nominated in its 41 years of existence. Butler said her new leadership role comes with a lot of pressure, but she is excited and honored to step up. “My heart truly is in doing the best for our kids and serving our community in the best way that I know how,” said Butler. “I wear all different kinds of hats as the new president – I am therapist. I am mediator. I literally pick up the trash at North Park. I load up my car with equipment. Whatever it takes to get the job done is important as my role in president. I’m not just a figurehead – I definitely get my hands dirty.” Butler, a Milton resident, mainly works as a real estate adviser with

Berkshire Hathaway. She has worked in the business for the past 15 years, and she said that the lessons and skills she’s learned there will carry over well to her new position as NAFL president. “It’s been up to me, being self-employed, to be my own advocate and my own boss. You’ve also got to be resourceful and understand how to implement change and get things done,” Butler said. She succeeds Bill Weaver, who recently stepped down after reaching the end of his second two-year term. Butler has been involved with the NAFL since 2012 when her two sons began playing football. “[The NAFL] was at the time the only recreational football program around. We knew that it had been around for several years with a good reputation. We had lots of friends that were involved in it with their boys playing already, and we just knew that it was a natural choice,” Butler said. Butler joined as a volunteer with the organization but soon grew passionate about the sport and became more involved with the group. After just three years of volunteering, Butler was named the team mom

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director in 2015, when she was in charge of general communication, ordering gear and trophies and handling player certification. She grew quickly in the ranks to become the vice president of operations. From there, it was only a short while before Butler was nominated by the NAFL board as the first female president, just in time for the 2016 season. “The board saw that I was taking on a lot more than just my role as team mom director and I wanted to make all these changes within the organization,” said Butler. “They recognized that I could handle more than being team mom director, so it was a natural progression from that role.” Some of Butler’s current goals as the new president include raising money to replenish training equipment with the newest and safest versions for members. She also wants to increase registration and participation. The NAFL is already in its 2016 season, but it will be holding open registration in early March. Those interested in joining or volunteering can visit nafl. club to get started. Butler said she is excited about welcoming new members to the NAFL

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Fellowship gets commanding win on homecoming night FCS blows out St. Francis, 46-7 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - Fellowship Christian head coach Al Morrell said his team entered last Friday’s game against St. Francis, “beat up,” but it would be his team inflicting the damage all night against St. Francis. Fellowship Christian (4-0, 2,0) remained unbeaten on the year with a dominating performance over St. Francis (1-2, 0-1), commanding the game in a 46-7 win. Morrell said the plan against St. Francis was to control the ball offensively, and he was pleased with his team’s execution of that game plan. “We entered the game 3-0, which is awesome, but we’ve had to rely on big plays and not sustained, consistent drives,” Morrell said. “Tonight we accomplished our goal by moving the ball on the ground and threw it when we wanted to.” The Paladins’ rushed for nearly 300 yards with Andrew Johnson leading the team with 99 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. Andrew Minkert compiled 87 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown. Davis Wynn also had a

rushing touchdown for the Paladins. The Paladins’ offensive front consistently opened holes for FCS rushers, controlling the line of scrimmage throughout the game. “I’m very pleased with our offensive line, I think they had their best game of the season tonight,” said Morrell. After scoring all five touchdowns for the Paladins last week against Our Lady of Mercy, quarterback Jack Hardin threw 5-6 for 42 yards. Ryan Reid caught three passes, including a 22-yard touchdown from Hardin in the first quarter. Thanks in part to their ability to move the ball seemingly at will, as well as going 3-3 on fourth-down conversions, the Paladins did not punt in the game. The Paladins didn’t slouch defensively, either, as FCS held St. Francis to just over 100 yards of offense on 43 plays. Knights’ quarterback Matt Davis threw 3-12 for 57 yards with a touchdown- St. Francis’ sole score - and an interception. St. Francis was able to manage just eight first downs in the game and was held to 3-9 on third downs by the Paladins’ defense. “I was really proud of the effort on both sides of the ball. Defensively we

Fellowship Christian’s offense rushed for nearly 300 yards against St. Francis in its 46-7 win. shut them out entering the fourth quarter,” said Morrell. The Paladins opened up the game with a 12-play, 62-yard drive capped off by an Andrew Johnson touchdown rush on their opening possession and never lost the momentum. Hardin would find Reid for a touchdown with 3:52 remaining in the first quarter, and after a missed PAT, the Paladins led 13-0. Andrew Minkert extended that lead to 20-0 with his 5-yard touchdown rush early in the second quarter. The only turnover of the game would result in a huge play for Fellowship as a Matt Davis pass was tipped to Paladins’

cornerback James Millhollin at the FCS 18-yard line. Millhollin gathered in the ball for the interception and weaved his way down the sideline 82 yards for a touchdown. With the score at 40-0, St. Francis would get its only touchdown of the game against FCS’ second-team defense. Matt Davis completed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Evje with 11 minutes remaining in the game. With the win, FCS is now tied atop the Region 6-A subregion B standings with Mt. Pisgah. The Paladins have a bye this week before traveling to take on region opponent Walker Sep. 30. St. Francis hosts Walker this Friday.

Cambridge goes gold for childhood cancer MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge High School cheer teams are giving a huge thank you to the CHS communities and the town of Milton for helping the teams raise awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer. The high school cheerleaders and the mini cheer campers kicked off their fundraiser by releasing 100 balloons Friday night, Sept. 9 at the Cambridge High School varsity football game. The gesture was in honor of Mary Elizabeth Paris and all other children battling cancer. All of the funds raised went to United for a Cure and the Make A Wish foundation.

The Cambridge cheer teams raise funds for curing childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Bears use ground attack in victory By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Typically, running back Kaelin Byrd is the workhorse for the Cambridge Bears football team. In its game against Pope High School Sept. 16, the Bears relied on him once again, but quarterback Reid Martin helped out, too, except it wasn’t through the air. Martin, along with Byrd ran for a combined 289 yards, while utility player Cameron Moore added 49 yards of his own in the 35-21 victory. The win moves Cambridge to .500 this season with back-to-back triumphs. The Bears’ success in the run game stemmed from what head coach Craig Bennett saw from the defense with players working both sides of the ball. “We knew they played several kids both ways, so we tried to take advantage of that with the run game, tried to wear them down,” he said. “When they started keying on Byrd, we knew we could run Reid a little more.” Junior running back Tyler Wald opened things up for Cambridge in the first quarter, using his only carry of the game to find the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown. Pope retaliated with a 65-

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yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Evan Conley to sophomore receiver Zach Owens. Byrd added to his already impressive season with three rushing touchdowns, bringing his total to 12 through four games. His last touchdown was the nail in the coffin for Pope in the fourth quarter as the Bears went up two scores. “Kaelin Byrd had an exceptional game, not only in the stat line that everyone sees, but he is our leader on and off the field,” Bennett said. “Cameron Moore also had a good night as well as Reid Martin.”

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Eagles falter against Etowah By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com

Bears: Continued from Page 32 Martin’s breakout game on the ground was highlighted by his 49-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that put Cambridge up 28-14. Though Martin threw for 101 yards, his ability to make plays outside the pocket helped make the difference for the Bears. Bennett gave praise to the offensive line, which helped open up holes for Martin and Byrd throughout the night. “They are getting better every week with more and more experience,” he said. “They will be a key unit for us from here on out.” The offensive output put forth by Cambridge, resulting in 457 total yards, was a necessary feat given the points scored by Pope. The Greyhounds were impressive on offense as well, putting up 425 yards, mostly through the air. But Cambridge never once trailed in the game. “Pope had some really good players, so we knew if we gave them a chance they could have some big plays,” Bennett said. “Our offense really did a good job most of the night sustaining drives, so it helped to keep Pope’s offense off the field. We gave up three really big plays, but not too many long drives. A lot of credit goes to our kids because they play hard from beginning to end.” The Bears were able to overcome three fumbles and nine penalties to escape with the double-digit win. Next up for Cambridge will be an inaugural trip to Centennial High School where the Knights are coming off a 24-21 loss to Johns Creek High School. Bennett said that not committing turnovers and avoiding penalties will be an emphasis of practice leading up to the Sept. 23 game. “We have to fix those issues, we got behind the chains several times because of penalties and mental errors,” he said. “We have to improve our discipline in all phases of the game.”

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — The Milton Eagles fell behind early to Etowah High School and were never able to recover. Milton dropped its second game of the season in a 28-10 loss after coming off a bye week. The team had defeated Cambridge in a 28-21 thriller at the Eagles’ Nest Sept. 2. “We were totally flat, I take responsibility for that,” said Milton head coach Howie DeCristofaro. “We’re really young, and I think that’s got something to do with it. I don’t think they know how to react to certain situations.” DeCristofaro mentioned that the youth of his team may account for how they respond to more experienced teams like Etowah. The Eagles have just over 15 seniors on their team, and some of them do not start. Meanwhile, Etowah, with a more experienced front, took advantage. Senior running back Tyray Devezin was explosive of the ground, rushing for 180 yards on 25 carries. Junior quarterback Patrick Farris added 41 yards of his own to tack on to his 135 yards and three touchdowns through

the air. Devezin’s 29-yard touchdown near the end of the third quarter proved to be the icing on the cake for Etowah, as it was able to hold on to its three-score lead to earn its fourth win of the season. The Eagles were unable to get anything going offensively against Etowah throughout the evening, mustering 83 yards rushing and 68 yards passing. Sophomore quarterback Junior Yates accounted for the Eagles’ sole touchdown during the game after finding junior receiver Dash Hairston for an 8-yard strike midway through the third quarter. Third down was kryptonite for Milton as the Eagles went 3-11 on their attempts to convert. DeCristofaro said that in order to improve on third down

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