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Betty Hanacek of Grits Bits sells the Atlanta-based product. She said the European Market was a great event and well attended. Inset, Hans Meier II, of Hans Wooden Puzzles, makes custom wooden playthings during the Roswell Arts Festival Sept. 20 and 21.

Art for art’s sake Fall events draw artists, crowds By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fall is upon us, the weather is turning just right and the leaves are turning. That means it’s time for plenty of weekend events in the cities of North

Fulton. The weekend of Sept. 20-21 saw two of the largest – Roswell’s Arts Festival on the Roswell Town Square and the Alpharetta European Market on Milton Avenue.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – In a blow to several North Fulton legislators, a Cobb County Superior Court judge sided Sept. 18 with Fulton County in its bid to raise the tax rate by 17 percent. Cobb County Superior Court Judge G. Grant Brantley rejected arguments from six current and one former legislator that Fulton County should not be able to collect monies from the tax. Brantley refused to stop the collection of tax money from the increase proposed by Fulton County commissioners. However Brantley did not say the tax hike itself was legal, nor did he explain his ruling. The lawsuit was brought by Sen. Jan Jones (R-Milton), Rep. Harry Geisinger (RRoswell), Rep. Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek), Rep. Joe Wilkinson (R-Atlanta), Rep. Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) and Rep. Wendall Willard (R-Sandy Springs). Former Rep. Ed Lindsey of Buckhead also signed

the lawsuit. The legislators say when Fulton County’s Board of Hausmann Commissioners voted to raise property taxes, they violated the law. The suit asks for an injunction on the increase until a judge’s ruling. The Fulton Commission voted Aug. 6 to adopt a general fund millage rate of 11.781 mills, a 17 percent increase for property owners. The vote was 4-3 with Commissioners Liz Hausmann, Joan Garner and Robb Pitts dissenting. In 2013, the General Assembly passed House Bill 604, which forbade the county from raising taxes until 2015, and then the county would need a super majority of five or more votes to raise taxes. This is in addition to a state constitutional amendment giving the

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MILTON, Ga. – Two young people wanted for breaking into a neighbor’s home and destroying it, were found after a DUI stop in Milton. 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,

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DUI arrests ►► Olumide Adesulu, 50,

of Beltsville, Maryland, was arrested Sept. 6 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, child endangerment, child seatbelt violations, improper U-turn and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Chrisshanda M. Stinson, 22, of Cusseta, Alabama, was arrested Aug. 31 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Mark Perez, 53, of Buford was arrested Sept. 6 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines, reckless driving, improper U-turn and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. ►► Jonathan Travis Wyche, 36, of Lathenview Court, Milton, was arrested Sept. 1 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and stopping where prohibited. ►► Britany McCants, 28, of Hembree Circle, Roswell, was

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21, and Callie Leann Goings, 21, both of Dennis Drive, Alpharetta – both had outstanding warrants for their arrest out of Alpharetta for burglary. Palmer, the driver, was put through sobriety tests and allegedly failed. He was arrested for DUI, failure to obey a traffic control device and outstanding warrant. Goings was arrested for outstanding warrant. The warrants stem from an Aug. 21 burglary reported on Dennis Drive. According to police, the resident returned home to find her home ransacked. Jewelry, silver cutlery arrested Aug. 31 on Maxwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failing to signal when changing lanes. ►► Blaze Michael Palmer, 21, of Dennis Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 1 on Bethany Bend in Milton for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Jonathan Jack Cromer, 32, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 16 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Mary Rose Scott, 45, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was arrested Aug. 13 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Terri Hardges, 48, of Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and possession of marijuana. ►► William R. Williamson, 28, of Wittenridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 14 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brooke Kalle Gross, 31, of Ridge Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Benjamin L. Miller, 35, of Norcross was arrested Aug. 15 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain

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and electronics were reported stolen. Moreover, bottles of bleach had been emptied throughout the home, destroying floors. Hardwood floors in the office, living room and kitchen, as well as a bedroom rug, bathlane.

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Woodstock was arrested Aug. 15 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Pamela Ann Less, 46, of Duluth was arrested Aug. 15 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and open container. ►► Lisa Jane Littlewood, 50, of Rocky Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brian Charles Kimmel, 41, of Magnolia Street, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 22 on Grace Hill Drive in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Donna Chiostergi Smith, 42, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 20 on Mansell Road in Roswell for DUI, following too closely and open container. ►► David Christopher Soon, 30, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 21 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Richard Harold Bradfield, 48, of Creek View Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI and open container.

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Sept. 5 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana, suspended license and taillight violation. ►► Louis Elliott Bankston, 31, of Lawrenceville was arrested Sept. 1 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, wanted person, suspended license and brake light violation. ►► Lakieth Demorris Williams, 37, of Highpoint, North Carolina, was arrested Sept. 4 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of heroin, reckless driving, reckless conduct and suspended license. ►► Blayke Elaine Williams, 25, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 18 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and expired registration. ►► Justin Lerner Moore, 33, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 18 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Henry Lee Kelly, 31, of Raintree Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 21 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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past the officer onto Kimball Bridge Road where it crashed near the intersection of Waters Road. The three teens abandoned the vehicle and ran in opposite directions. Inside the vehicle were the items allegedly stolen. Two teens were found nearby – one was found by a K-9 cop, which bit him. Another was found in a nearby backyard. Both identified the third teen as living at an Ashley Forest Drive, Alpharetta address. When police arrived at the address, they found the teen suspect and arrested him. All three were charged with burglary and obstruction. One was additionally charged with four prior warrants from Alpharetta.

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Teens arrested after burglary ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three teens were arrested Sept. 5 after allegedly breaking into a home, stealing goods and eluding police. According to police reports, 911 was called by residents who saw the teens “ransacking and stealing” multiple items from a garage on Laurens Oak Court about 2:30 a.m. They were driving a maroon van. When police arrived at the neighborhood, they noticed a similar van trying to leave. A patrol car parked in the entrance, with lights on, and the officer demanded the vehicle stop. Instead, it drove quickly

One victim said two vans were broken into and damaged, causing $40,000 worth of damage. Gaming consoles – PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Wii U – were stolen, as well as a Samsung TV. Another victim said her car was broken into, with $300 worth of items stolen, including a CD player, stereo system and DVDs. A third victim told police $500 worth of hand tools were taken from his truck. Damage was done to the truck itself, with a further $600 worth of damage done to an attached utility trailer. Another victim said two storage units were broken into, and a chainsaw, hammer drill and other tools were taken,

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valued at nearly $2,000 total. The last victim said a Honda generator was stolen, valued at $1,000 from a vehicle.

Stolen credit card leads to spree MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident received a text message from his bank Sept. 12 alerting him to a possible fraud. Someone used his information to buy $815 in goods at the Banana Republic store website. Shortly after this, another alert came through saying the card was used at Aeropostale. com for $729. The victim contacted both

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bags. The move is the most recent attempt to improve security at City Hall. This year, a new law went into effect that necessitated the changes. “We have been looking at

this for several years,” said City Administrator Kay Love. “With the new gun law, we wanted to make the entrances to City Hall safer and more se-

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Roswell man killed over PS4 sale Suspect a 16-year-old girl By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – A Roswell man was shot and killed Sept. 12 after an argument of selling a PlayStation 4 game console over Craigslist. The suspect is a 16-year-old girl. Sandy Springs Police were called to a residence on Treelodge Parkway after reports of a man face down in the bushes in front of the building. He was dead when police arrived, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was identified as Daniel John Zeitz, 28, of Branch Valley Way, Roswell. Zeitz had listed his PS4 game console for sale on Craigslist.com. About 9:30 p.m., he went to the parking lot on Treelodge Parkway to meet a potential buyer – Nathaniel

Vivian, 20, of Stone Mountain and a 16-year-old girl. Zeitz approached the pair, who remained in their car with their infant child in the back seat. Police say the pair tried to rob Zeitz of the game console. Vivian, the driver, and Zeitz began struggling with each other through the driver’s window. During the argument, the girl allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot Zeitz. The bullet passed through Vivian’s hand and hit Zeitz, killing him. Vivian and the girl were arrested later that night when they went to Northside Hospital to seek medical treatment for Vivian’s wound. Vivian allegedly tried to explain to investigators that he got the wound when was robbed. He later changed his story and allegedly admitted to the attempted theft. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has said the girl will be charged as an adult.

Zeitz was an aspiring professional video gamer. His username was Phobos and he played the game “Gears of War.” Zeitz’s mother is an art teacher at King’s Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta. The school has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to help the family pay for burial expenses. The website message reads, in part, “King’s Ridge Christian School is surrounding the Zeitz family with love and prayer as they grieve the loss of their precious son, Danny. We would also like to support them financially as they incur costs no family ever wants to face. Your donation will help cover the costs of funeral services and the many other unanticipated needs that will arise in the coming days. We also ask that you continue to pray for them without ceasing and know that our Lord ‘heals the broken hearted and binds up their sorrows,’ Psalm

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signaled their intent to essentially swap land with Alpharetta – the city had donated land on the City Center project, just south of the new City Hall, for a new library. The old library’s 3-acre site is on the corner of Canton Street and Mayfield Road. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle appeared before the commission to tell them how the old library came to be. Former residents Louis and Gertrude Jones were prominent members of the Alpharetta community in the 1930s. Louis was a state senator who

helped merge Milton County with Fulton. Gertrude was a teacher. In their will, they left their home to the people of Alpharetta to be used as a library. Ultimately, the county decided to select a new site for a public library, using funds from the sale of the Jones’ house to purchase land and build it. The library was named in their honor. Alpharetta donated the land for the new library, which Belle Isle said was worth $1.5 million alone. The donation is worth considerably more if amenities such as donated

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Fulton County has tentatively approved giving the land of the current Alpharetta Library to the city. parking spaces are also included. With the new library underway, Belle Isle requested the county give the land on which the old library sits to Alpharetta to make use of it. “I think it is a wonderful thing that the city of Alpharetta and Fulton County have worked so well together on the City Center project,” said Commissioner Liz Hausmann, who represents North Fulton. “The library will be one of the first things you see when you come into the area.” The commission still has

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Fulton Schools announces dates for redistricting meetings Meetings start Oct. 8 to draw new maps for area schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fulton County School System (FCSS) officials will kick off the North Fulton redistricting process on Oct. 8 with the first of three meetings aimed at drawing new attendance zones for schools in North Fulton. The Oct. 8 meeting will be held at Centennial High School, followed by a second meeting at Alpharetta High on Nov. 5 and a final meeting back at Centennial on Dec. 10. All meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and are open to the public. Revised attendance zones are needed with the construction of two new elementary schools in Roswell, along with classroom additions at three area middle schools. One new elementary school in Roswell is currently under construction at the intersection of Highway 9 and Thomas Drive, and opens in August 2015. Next year, the school will house students from Esther Jackson Elementary so that school can be torn down and

be rebuilt on its current site. “Once the new Esther Jackson opens in August 2016, the Highway 9 school will re-open with a new identity to the students in its newly developed attendance zone,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for the FCSS. Classroom additions at Autrey Mill Middle and Taylor Road Middle in Johns Creek, along with Hopewell Middle in Milton will also require existing attendance zones be examined to balance enrollments. Hales said high school boundaries will be reviewed at the same time to address any feeder pattern misalignments that could occur from middle school adjustments. The Fulton Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the new attendance zones in February 2015. Changes in middle school attendance zones will go into effect in August 2015 with elementary zone changes following in August 2016. About the redistricting process In a process that has been in place for more than a decade, the FCSS holds three rounds of meetings to gather

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input used to develop new attendance zones that address community needs. “Unlike other school systems, Fulton uses a process that encourages public discussion before developing a proposal. This allows the community to have maximum input in how the proposed attendance lines are created,” said Hale. For the current redistricting, the process is as follows: Round One – Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. at Centennial High School School system staff outlines redistricting process and establishes ground rules for facilitated small-group input sessions. Participants move to smallgroup sessions and input is gathered related to the redistricting criteria. Staff reviews public comments and applies school board-approved redistricting criteria to develop alternative attendance zone plans prior to the next community forum. Round Two – Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Alpharetta High School Staff presents alternative proposals developed with com-

Unlike other school systems, Fulton uses a process that encourages public discussion before developing a proposal. This allows the community to have maximum input in how the proposed attendance lines are created.” Susan Hale Spokesperson for the FCSS.

munity input and criteria from the first forum. Community members comment on strengths and weaknesses of each plan in smallgroup discussions. Staff condenses the number of attendance zone alternatives based on public input. Round Three – Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m. at Centennial High School Community members review and provide input on revised attendance zone alternatives in facilitated small-group discussions. Staff uses comments to develop final attendance zone op-

tions for board consideration. Note: The community can also provide comments online through the redistricting website beginning Oct. 8. Board-approved criteria Primary criteria • Geographic proximity • Instructional capacity • Projected enrollment Secondary criteria ( Considered when primary criteria indicate more than one option): • Traffic patterns • Previous rezoning • Special programs • School feeder alignment

Fulton students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Nearly 120 students in the Fulton County School System were named semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program and will go on to compete for college scholarships valued at $33 million. This is the first round of competition for the scholarship program. Finalists will be named in the winter, and the winners will be announced in the spring. The students were identified through high scores on the PSAT, which they took as juniors. Moving forward, semifinalists must maintain a record of high academic performance, be endorsed and recommended by their school leadership and earn SAT scores that confirm their earlier qualifying test performance. National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from North Fulton high schools include: Alpharetta – Pranov Duggasani, Joseph Elengickal, Alison Heffron, Alan Hesu, Hope Hong, Shadman Ibnamasud, Nicole Izmaylov, Kristen McClelland, Alexandria Nickens, Ankita Raghupathy, Rajiv Reddy, Rick Saha, Nikhil R. Sethi, Aditya Sood, Ranjani Sundaresan, Nagashumrith Vinakollu and Amy Wang. Cambridge – Sabrina Long Centennial – Amanda Hamilton, Ryann Khalil, Maxwell Roberts and Kaliq Wang. Chattahoochee – Sungmin An, Heeseung Choi, Tara Cooper, Sahrudh Dharanendra, Amber Feng, Christine Feng, Jun-Kit Ho,

Nirav Ilango, Shiyao Ji, Manasa Kadiyala, Ramya Pathuri, Amith Punyala, Nicole Redder, Preet Shah, Nikita Varman, Samuel Weinbach and Stephanie Wyman. Johns Creek – Sevda Arjomand, Luke He, Rachel Kim, Kelsey Li, Hana Nazir, Krishna Sambhu, Patrick Shin, Edward Xiao, Catherine Xie, Ha Yun Yoon and Jung Yun Yoon. Milton – Allison Albright, Kevin Berry, Patricia Chang, Tyler Curl, Akshay Easwaran, Sean Flanagan, Brandon Kim, Christian Kirkup, Harrison Lee, Sean Lu, Sibley Lyndgaard, Coleman Maberry, Ryan Salmon and Andia Shamsaie. Northview – Yahia Ali, Valerie Avva, Edward Chen, Victor L. Chen, Tarun Daniel, Dillon Fournier, Tony Gong, Connie Huang, Woo Suk Jang, Daniel Jiang, Lillian Jin, Esther Kwon, Jin Hee Lee, Justin Lee, Seung Seok Lee, Jonathan Lian, Cassandra Mullins, Janani Rammohan, Da-In Ryoo, Dhaumya Shah, Kyung Min Shin, Joshua Shue, Sumit Sohani, Liheng Song, Harsha Sridhar, Ziyi Sun, Puja Tripuraneni, Shalini Vemuru, Natasha Venugopal, Michael Wang, Oxford Wang, Rachel Williams, Patrick Wu, Di Xia, Charles Xiao, Amy Yang, Albert Zhang, Rachel Zhu and Andrew Zou. Roswell – Gavin Hudnall, Sydney Jerez, Robert McKenzie, Jeremy Peterson, Ramya Prabhakar, Aditya Ramaswamy and Mohammed Saqib.

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Ga. 400 toll closure project wins awards ATLANTA — The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) was honored with the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) Transportation Achievement Award for Operations for the planning and communications associated with the ending of tolls on Ga. 400. The ITE Transportation Achievement Awards recognize excellence in the concepts, programs or projects that have a significant positive impact on transportation planning, design or operations. SRTA received accolades

for meeting safety goals and communicating the demolition process in advance of and during the Ga. 400 toll closure project. “We are extremely proud to have the hard work and attention to detail of our SRTA team recognized by these international organizations,” said Christopher Tomlinson, SRTA executive director. “Being honored by transportation engineering and communications professionals is gratifying. But the safe transition of

Ga. 400 from tolled roadway to construction zone with no accidents and a well-informed driving public was our greatest achievement.” Since the Ga. 400 toll plaza closure and end of toll collection on Nov. 22, 2013, construction crews have reinforced and filled in the plaza tunnel stairwells and removed the toll booths and plaza canopy. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced Ga. 400 traffic will shift to its final and permanent configuration, signaling the

completion of the project and the unobstructed opening of the roadway. The shift occurred over Sept. 5 for northbound traffic and Sept. 6 for southbound traffic. In June 2014, the project also won the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for media observances in government. For more information, visit www.dot.ga.gov. —Rachael Dier

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Sample election ballots now online Available on ‘GA Votes’ mobile app ATLANTA — Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced state registered voters can now access their specific sample ballot for the Nov. 4 general election using the My Voter Page feature on the “GA Votes” mobile application. Voters can also see their sample ballot at www.mvp.sos. ga.gov. On both the app and the website, voters can view their specific sample ballot, find

their polling locations, check voter registration status and track status of their absentee ballot. To find the app, search for “GA Votes” in the Apple app store or the Google Play and Android stores. The app also allows Georgians to register to vote. Georgians must be registered to vote by Oct. 6 in order to participate in the Nov. 4 general election. Georgians with a valid Georgia driver’s license can go online and register at https:// registertovote.sos.ga.gov/ GAOLVR/#no-back-button. —Rachael Dier

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Run with Alpha PAL Oct. 2 5K race returns ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Alpha PAL Patrol 5K race returns to Jackson Healthcare Oct. 2 in Alpharetta. A Peachtree Road Race qualifier, the Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K begins in the parking lot of Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, and takes the runner through rolling hills in the heart of Alpharetta’s business district before returning to Jackson Healthcare. The race starts at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 2. A Zumba dance fitness program will take place at 7

p.m., and the awards are given out at 8 p.m. Packet pickup begins at 5 p.m. The Atlanta Hawks Fan Club and plenty of health and wellness vendors will come out and join the festivities. For signing up and running, each participant will receive a vintage next level short-sleeved shirt along with pasta dinner and salad. Registration costs $25 if completed by Sept. 25, or $30 on race day. Make entry fee payable and mail to: Alpharetta PAL, P.O. Box 598, Roswell, Ga. 30077. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Police Athletic/Activi-

ties League (PAL), a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to providing an environment of “leaders building leaders” for the youth of North Fulton. Their goal is to engage police officers, firefighters and community volunteers to teach and mentor the youth and establish a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “It has been rightly said it doesn’t matter where you start out. What really matters is where you’re going,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of Alpharetta PAL. “Leaders

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If you go What: Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K When: 6:45 p.m. Oct. 2 Where: ackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Cost: $25 (pre-register); $30 (on race day) More Info: www.active.com building leaders is what we at Alpharetta PAL stand for. We teach children that you are not a product of your environment. Your environment is a product of you. Our PAL Patrol is just that – we are on the watch to make sure your child is not at-risk. That’s right – they are at-risk to do something that could possibly get him into trouble.

We offer guidance and structure, and who better off to do that than a PAL? Come out and support us. Run or Zumba with someone who still knows it takes a village to raise a kid.” Runners can register online at www.active.com. For more information about Alpharetta Police Athletic League, visit them online at www.alphaPAL.org.

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Milton Theatre presents 2 new shows ‘The Lost Boy,’ ‘The Other Other Woman’ open Oct. 2, 3 MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Theatre Company will produce two shows that run back to back on consecutive nights, Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. Directed by Milton veteran Larry Smith, “The Lost Boy” is a fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan. James M. Barrie is a writer, dissatisfied with his life and work. He returns to Scotland to visit his mother, who blames him for the accidental death of his older brother. James slowly begins to confront his family’s tragic past with the help of an unexpected friendship and his own gift for storytelling. “The Other Other Woman,” a farce, is directed by former Milton thespian Chris Lee. When Norman trips over a vacuum cleaner and threatens his wife with divorce, the neighbor is sure another woman is involved. She narrows the suspects down to two friends. To divert suspicion from themselves, they hire a private detective to pose as “the other woman.” Before she arrives, two other “other women” appear. After their performances at the schools, the shows will travel to the Georgia Theatre Conference (GTC) Oct.

If you go What: Milton Theatre Company performs “The Lost Boy” and “The Other Other Woman.” When: 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 3 Where: Milton High School theater, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton

RHS hosts Covered Bridge meet ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School hosted its annual Covered Bridge Run, a cross country meet, which was attended by 23 teams Sept. 8. The meet had six high school 5K races and one middle school 3K. Several local high schools were represented. Milton’s team ranked first in boys’ junior varsity and girls’ JV, and Johns Creek was the fastest overall team in the girls’ JV B race. Proceeds from the event went toward Roswell’s cross country program. The winners of the 5K races are as follows: Boys’ varsity: Josh Brickell, Peachtree Ridge Boys’ JV: Bjorn Leicher, Cambridge Small or large jobs. Boys’ JV B: Lots of local references. Josef Schuster, Pope Honest. On time. Job done right. Girls’ varsity: Annie Kelly, Milton And I listen very very well. Girls’ JV: Please call me at Alyssa Hooker, Lakeside Evans 770-450-8222 Girls’ JV B: Tessa Bradbury, Pope for Adolfo Vargas. — Shannon Weaver

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9-11 in Columbus to compete with other high schools throughout the state. To be eligible to compete at GTC, the normally two-act productions must be edited down to a precise, one-act production that still tells the story in a meaningful way. “The Lost Boy” will compete in the 45-minute division and “The Other Other Woman” will compete in the 55-minute division. Performances will be Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Milton High School theater, 3025 Birmingham Highway. Tickets are available at www.miltontheatrecompany.com or Showtix4U. com. —Jonathan Copsey

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Celebrating 100 years Milton resident hits century mark By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – What do you do when you turn 100 years old? Celebrate, of course. That’s what Milton resident Henrietta Allen did Sept. 16 at the Adult Activity Center at North Park. She had a Hawaiian-themed party along with her friends at the Alpharetta Golden Age Club. “Etta” was born in 1914, in the opening days of World War I, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated high school in 1933 and met her future husband, Roger Allen, three years later. They married in 1940, just as World War II was beginning. He served in the Army and was at the beaches of Normandy. In 1964, the couple came to Atlanta, and in 1987, they moved to what is now Milton

Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood gave Etta Allen a proclamation celebrating her 100 years of life. on Bethany Road. They have two sons, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She has seen 17 U.S. presidents in office and seven Constitutional amendments. Despite being a centuryyoung, Allen is still active, caring for her yard and driving herself around town. “It’s an inspiration to see

“Etta” Allen, of Milton, is given a cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrating her 100th birthday. She celebrated with a Hawaiian-themed party. you. You keep your yard up; you drive everywhere,” said Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood. The tropical food was provided by Pollo Tropical, near North Point Mall, a Caribbeanthemed grilled chicken restaurant. A special cake was presented by “Nothing Bundt Cakes” on Windward Parkway. They also supplied small cupcakes for the guests. “We love having you as part of our community,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle.

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Special Equestrians host ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraiser ROSWELL, Ga. — On Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Special Equestrians of Georgia (SEG) will host a “Raise the Roof” bowl-a-thon to help raise money to put a roof on their riding arena. Founder and Executive Director Stacey Edwards said she is hoping the fundraiser will raise over $35,000. In addition to accepting general donations toward the project, participants can get sponsors to help raise money for discount bowling fees. “The whole purpose to raise this money is for a roof so equestrian lessons can continue year round and are not dictated by the weather,” said Edwards. Event participant Carissa Williams, whose daughter Avery has participated in SEG for many years, has seen the benefit of equine therapy firsthand. “The learning to care for the horses, brushing, hugging and now even riding has been so beneficial to Avery’s developmental progress,” Williams said. “Having this roof on the arena would be great. We wouldn’t have to take breaks in our therapy on rain days.” Founded in 2006 by Edwards, who is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) registered instructor, Special

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Equestrians today has two PATHcertified instructors, a licensed occupational therapist and a licensed physical therapist operating in the heart of horse country in North Fulton. The mission of Special Equestrians of Georgia is to provide a nurturing therapeutic environment to help individuals facing physical, emotional and mental challenges. It is their goal to provide a supportive environment that empowers all types of riders through equine-assisted activities to reach their full potential. For more on SEG and their programs or fundraisers, visit http:// www.specialequestriansofgeorgia.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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Local author pushes community, history and food Winchester releases third gardening book By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Reading the pages of this paper, one cannot help but notice the many changes coming to the area. New businesses, housing developments and roadwork. Yet amid all this progress, there are still pockets of the old North Fulton, the farming communities with only a few thousand residents. One such resident is Billy Albertson. He lives on Hardscrabble Road in Roswell, in the same house he moved into more than 50 years ago. In the front, it looks like a simple, one-story brick ranch. In the back, it is something completely different. The 1.5 acres of land is dedicated to farming – tall stalks of corn mingle with a small herd of goats and a coop full of chickens. This is what transfixed 12year Roswell resident Renea Winchester. She was driving down Hardscrabble Road as she had

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done so many times, when she spotted a sign for fresh produce. She decided to stop. That is when she met Billy. “Twenty-thousand cars a day drive on Hardscrabble Road,” Winchester said. “But how many people see anything but the road in front of them?” Winchester was fascinated by Albertson and his now-urban farming. She wrote a book about it. In fact, she wrote two books, with her most recent coming out this month. Titled “Farming, Friends and Fried Bologna Sandwiches,” the book details stories of locals who have good, South-

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Billy Albertson and Renea Winchester sign books at the launch of their new collaboration, “Farming, Friends and Fried Bologna Sandwiches,” Sept. 6 on his farm. ern family recipes to share, along with gardening tips and tricks. “People still have a lot of questions about how to garden and how to do what we do,” Winchester said. “The book is a little gardening how-to, but it’s also fun. Each chapter has a coinciding recipe.” The chapter on making dirt fertile includes recipes for dirty

rice and a dirty martini, for instance. “It includes what your grandmother may have made,” she said. She wrote the book with Billy to open readers’ eyes to their surrounding neighborhoods. “This is about knowing who your neighbor is,” she said. “It’s about creating a commu-

nity. If we are to continue to be a strong community, people coming in need to recognize the uniqueness of the community.” Winchester said she learned much while writing this new book, her third. She learned patience – the book took over a year to write

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Kings Ridge students wish for ‘whirled peace’ King’s Ridge plants pinwheels, prayers By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Sept. 21, 2014 is the International Day of Peace. Since that day fell on a weekend, the students at King’s Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta decided to celebrate a little early. On Sept. 19, they planted hundreds of paper pinwheels in the name of peace. Pinwheels for Peace began in Florida in 2005 as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. The pinwheels are more than just about ending world conflict; rather, they represent an end to all conflict, be it bullying, crime or anxiety. In 2013, over 4.5 million pinwheels were spinning in over 3,500 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and South America. The program began at King’s Ridge Christian School in 2008 when art teacher Lisa LeRoux heard of it.

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Students at King’s Ridge Christian School planted homemade pinwheels Sept. 19. Each pinwheel contained thoughts and prayers on ending conflict around the world. “We want the students to express their feelings about peace on Earth,” LeRoux said. “It helps make them aware of what is going on around them in their community and the world. We are not alone.” The students wrote their

thoughts about war and peace, tolerance and living in harmony with others on one side, and on the other side, they drew and painted to visually express their feelings. Last year, only the elementary students took part.

This year, the entire school gathered on the school’s lawn to celebrate. “If we have Jesus in our hearts, Jesus will be carried in our hearts and we will have peace,” said the Rev. Peyton Mosher to the student body.

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Smith’s 3 TDs spark Raiders CUMMING, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders remained unbeaten in Region 6-AAAAAA, winning 38-17 last Friday night, Sept. 19, at Lambert. Miles Smith ran for three touchdowns for the Raiders, 3-0 in region play and 3-1 overall. Two of them were in the first half as Alpharetta took a 14-3 lead. Smith scored on a 7-yard run early in the second period and made it 14-0 on a 28-yard TD following an interception by the Raiders’ Matt Moore. A 46-yard pass from Austin King to Nick Carlton in the third period increased the Raiders’ lead to 21-3. King completed 19 of 30 passes for 234 yards, with Carlton gaining 88 yards on three receptions. After the Longhorns closed within 21-11, Moore went 38 yards for a score late in the third period. Lem Cobbs scored the final Alpharetta

touchdown on a 6-yard run after a fumble recovery, one of four turnovers forced by the Raiders. Smith gained 83 yards on 11 carries and Cobbs added 62 yards rushing. The Raiders limited the Longhorns (1-2, 1-3) to 148 yards of offense. Both teams had problems with the officiating, incurring a combined 24 penalties for 215 yards. The Raiders play at home Friday night against winless Habersham Central. —Mike Blum

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Defense powers unbeaten BT ROSWELL, Ga. – The Blessed Trinity defense notched its second straight shutout and scored two touchdowns as the Titans defeated Jackson 42-0 at home last Friday night, Sept. 19, to remain unbeaten. The Titans (4-0) held Jackson to under 100 yards of offense, led by linebacker Pat Jasinski, who was in on

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Slade’s late TD catch lifts Hornets to comeback victory over Eagles By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – After three difficult seasons, the Roswell Hornets are again a playoff caliber team that knows how to win big games. For the second straight week, the Hornets knocked off one of the top teams in Region 5-AAAAAA, scoring a touchdown in the final 25 seconds to defeat North Fulton rival Milton 33-31 last Friday night, Sept. 19, on the Eagles’ home field. After wins over Milton and perennial playoff participant Walton, the Hornets are 2-0 in 5-AAAAAA and tied for first with Etowah and Woodstock, neither of whom have played a team likely to contend for a 5-AAAAAA playoff berth. The Hornets won when Mechane Slade, who has successfully made the transition from tailback to wide receiver, tipped a pass to himself in the end zone for a game-winning 13-yard touchdown pass, beating tight double coverage by the Milton secondary. Roswell downed the Eagles, who were 2-0 after wins against Alpharetta and defending state champion Norcross, with an outstanding defensive effort and a series of big plays from their three primary offensive weapons – Slade, tailback Sheldon Evans and quarterback James Whitaker. The Hornets limited Milton to just 232 yards total offense, 65 coming on a Micco Brisker touchdown run with 3:41 to play in a back-andforth to give the Eagles the lead. Roswell, which rallied from a 10-0 first quarter deficit to lead 20-17 and 26-24 in the second half, responded with a 13-play, 80-yard drive that included four receptions by Slade for 62 yards and three scrambles by Whitaker for 19 yards. Slade’s juggling 28-yard catch along the sideline put the Hornets on the Milton 35, and he dove for the first down after a short reception on fourth-and-4 from the 29. Whitaker evaded the Eagles’ pass rush for eight yard and a first down at the 13 before connecting with Slade for the winning score. Whitaker completed 18 of 39 passes against a quality

Milton defense for 191 yards and three touchdowns, one to Slade for seven yards late in the second quarter to pull the Hornets within 17-14, and an 8-yarder to Jayden Comma to give Roswell a 20-17 lead early in the third period. Slade caught eight passes for 114 yards and two TDs, leaving most of the running game to Evans, who carried 13 times for 138 yards. The Eagles contained the Roswell ground game for all but a handful of plays, but each time Evans made it past the line of scrimmage, he made Milton pay. Evans scored the first Roswell touchdown on a 19-yard run, with the 77-yard drive beginning with a 33-yard strike from Whitaker to Slade, who almost took it the distance, stepping out of bounds at the Milton 44. Evans’ 49-yard run led to Jayden Comma’s go-ahead touchdown catch on the Hornets’ first series of the second half, and the sophomore tailback put the Hornets back in front with a 44-yard burst with 7:45 to play in the final period. The Hornets finished with 188 yards rushing. Milton took advantage of excellent field position to take a 10-0 lead, starting its first two series near midfield. A 26-yard pass from Austin McLeod to Obe Fortune on the Eagles’ first play led to Ethan Suda’s 32-yard field goal, and a 51-yard touchdown drive made it 10-0 later in the first quarter. Other than a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by the Eagles’ Nathan Cranor, Roswell controlled the second quarter, due in large part to three plays by the Hornets’ punt and punt return teams. Roswell recovered a muffed punt by the Eagles, which flipped field position and led a 35-yard punt by Demetrius Kaisharis that was downed at

the Milton 1. The Hornets got the ball back at the Milton 31 after a 23-yard punt return by Miles Blouin, with Slade catching a 7-yard toss from Whitaker one play Hunter Coleman’s 24-yard reception on thirdand-10. After Roswell went ahead early in the third quarter, Milton scored on a beautifullyexecuted 30-yard screen pass from McLeod to Brisker, who scored three times, to take a 24-20 lead. Evans and Brisker swapped long scoring runs that produced the third and fourth lead changes of the second half before Slade’s second TD catch resulted in the fifth and final lead change. “I did not know if we were going to win the game,” Roswell coach John Ford said, “but I thought the longer it went, the better our chances were. “ The Hornets completed a sweep of its three biggest rivals (Centennial, Walton and Milton) in consecutive games, but Ford said what matters to him is that “We’re 2-0 in region games. “ Ford praised the play of his three playmakers on offense, as well as the work of defensive coordinator Tommy Gilstrap. Tre Lamar, Marcelino Ball, Justin Ellis and Max Boyd were among the players who made key defensive plays for the Hornets, who limited Milton to 72 yards rushing other than Brisker’s long scoring run and allowed the Eagles to complete just 6 of 19 passes. The Hornets, 3-1 overall, are off this week, while the Eagles (0-1, 2-1), host defending region champion Lassiter, which suffered heavy graduation losses and is 0-2 in the region and 0-4 overall. The Trojans are averaging 33 points a game, but are yielding 50 points per contest.

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Titans 4-0 after Pearson, defense star vs. Gladiators JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Northview Titans rolled to their fourth straight decisive victory, defeating Johns Creek 50-7 last Friday night, Sept. 19, on the Titans’ home field. Northview is 3-0 in Region 6-AAAAAA and 4-0 overall, and will face its first serious test this Friday night at West Forsyth (2-1, 2-2). “West Forsyth is a team with a good tradition,” Northview coach Chad Davenport said. “If we can beat them, people will look at that and say we’re for real.” A.J. Pearson completed 13 of 26 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns for the Titans, and also rushed for 75 yards on only six carries. Jair Anderson had touchdown receptions of 55 and 35 yards, and Nathan Phillips had an 83-yard scoring catch for Northview. Josh Moran carried 10 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns, scoring on runs of 11 and 6 yards to cap a pair of Northview drives in the first half. The Gladiators scored first, recovering a fumble in the Titans’ end zone after Johns Creek downed a punt at the Northview 1. An interception return for a

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sary tests and procedures that physicians order that are not clinically necessary. Instead, doctors order these procedures to keep from being sued. Under the PCS solution, doctors and hospitals would no longer be sued again. If a patient is injured, they would take their claim to an administrative system overseen by a panel of health care experts. If the panel determined a physician had not followed best practices and a patient had been injured, compensation would be promptly awarded. This concept would not only save the Georgia state treasury but put savings in all of our pockets. If enacted, it would save Georgia employers between $15 billion and $31 billion over 10 years in health insurance costs. Under our current dysfunctional legal system, most patients injured by doctors never receive compensation for their injury. That’s because they must file a lawsuit, and attorneys usually only take cases that result in big payouts. Joanna Shepherd-Bailey, a professor of law and economics at Emory University, published a study last year in the Vanderbilt Law Review that

found the majority of medical malpractice attorneys indicate they would not take strong cases unless the payout would be at least $500,000. Even if cases were most certainly winners, more than half the attorneys indicated they would not take a case unless expected damages were expected to be $250,000 or greater. As a result, many patients with low value claims – meaning injuries that were not permanent or life-threatening – are never compensated as attorneys refuse to help them. Our economy is starting to show signs of new growth, but it can quickly be stifled with astounding increases in health care costs. The idea to eliminate Georgia’s medical liability system and replace it with a no-blame, administrative model would do what Obamacare didn’t do: reduce health care costs and at the same time compensate patients who have been neglected by our broken malpractice system. Beach is a Republican state senator from Alpharetta and executive director of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

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Truett Cathy’s impact I met Truett Cathy at a Rotary Club meeting where I received a certificate for my high school leadership achievements. I was just 17 years old. Little did I know the impact that meeting would have on my life. Mr. Cathy spent some time with me that day. In fact, he gave me a set of motivational tapes by Zig Ziglar, a tape recorder to play them on, a $50 check and a promise to put me to work for Chick-fil-A if I would go on to college and graduate. Off to Athens I went to attend the University of Georgia. I listened to those tapes, served my fellow students in various capacities and set some goals. One of those goals was to become a statewide elected official. Upon graduation, I went back to Mr. Cathy’s humble Hapeville office, did the interview, got the offer – but turned down the opportunity to run a Chick-fil-A store in Texas because of my desire to enter Georgia politics one day. Looking back, I can’t believe I told this man I couldn’t move out of state. After being elected, I visited with Mr. Cathy that first year and thanked him for his challenge and mentorship – albeit it through cassette tapes. The result was still the same – a changed life. Something, it turns out, that he did with literally thousands of young people like me. You see, helping kids was really Truett Cathy’s specialty. People just think it is chicken because his company does that so well. Look at their business today. Of their 60,000 employee workforce, 80 percent are less than 21 years old. This is a company that gets these young people to say “It’s my pleasure” on cue whenever a customer says any version of thank you. Those who are parents know that this is no small feat. This respect, an accompanying work ethic and career

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and nearly a year of editing with her publisher, Mercer University Press. “There are times when I am impatient in the gardening, but faster isn’t always better,” said Winchester, who said her nickname is “Zippy.” “The book will be born when it needs to be born.” One good thing she did was join writing clubs – the Atlanta Writer’s Club and the Georgia Writer’s Association. “That’s the best thing I did for my career,” she said. “You are insane if you don’t jump on that. You

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opportunities have served many of his former employees well in life. But Truett Cathy’s commitment to children and youth extends far beyond Rotary Club honorees and store employees. Mr. Cathy, with profits made from selling chicken sandwiches, has rescued hundreds of orphans and underprivileged kids from a certain life of poverty and all that can go with that. Mr. Cathy’s WinShape Foundation establishes foster homes – paying a full-time salary to foster parents to care for the kids, even buying the house, van and groceries. He often funds vacations, college educations and weddings. Add to that the WinShape camps serving 15,000 kids of all socio-economic stripes per summer, and his foundation is taking a huge burden off of our government social services. Truett Cathy lived a life of vision and purpose. He successfully built a business that people usually feel fortunate to work for, and he transmitted his values continually – even through serving fried chicken. He was focused on young people and knew how to assess character and potential. He was not afraid to challenge a person, and certainly not afraid to give his money away. We’ll miss Truett, but his legacy will live on through the many people he has touched. Tim Echols serves on the Georgia Public Service Commission. He considers Truett Cathy a mentor in his life since age 17. get critiques and feedback. You need that encouragement.” For her next book, Winchester plans to write a work of fiction, which is creating all sorts of new challenges for her. “It’s a difficult beast. I have to challenge myself to be a better writer every day. The research going into fiction is 10 times more than non-fiction,” she said. With non-fiction, her characters were living people she knew; for fiction, she has to create them. Winchester’s book, “Farming, Friends and Fried Bologna Sandwiches” is out now. For more on her and her other books, visit her website at www.reneawinchester.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR »

To all our friends and neighbors

We wanted to reach out to all our friends, neighbors and everyone in the local community who have been so kind to our family during this horribly tragic time. The outpouring of care and support has been overwhelming and humbling. People supported us in every aspect of need; meals, transportation, daily needs and assistance in planning details; our minds were simply not capable of doing anything alone. Neighbors even opened their homes to some of our relatives the first night due to lack of hotel space. The visitations for Abbey and the funeral the next day were beautiful! They were able to be planned very well, thanks to all of you who attended to our needs which allowed us to concentrate on saying goodbye to our child. Thank you for that gift! A gift that will be held close to our hearts for the rest of our lives. Whenever we look back on these difficult days, we will also remember the incredible kindness that walked side by side with the pain. With gratitude, Tim, Roxanne, Rachel, Dalton and (Abbey) Rice

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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cure for those who work in City Hall and citizens who come here to do business.” Under the new state gun law – House Bill 60, derisively called the “guns anywhere” law – a government office is

allowed to ban the carrying of weapons only if they have a screening process in place to search those entering the building. Love said Roswell’s government offices had forbidden weapons long before the new law, only now, in order to keep the ban, new measures had to be implemented. The motion to create the new positions was approved

3-2, with Councilmembers Jerry Orlans and Betty Price opposed. Also at the meeting A change was deferred to the laws governing mobile food trucks. The City Council was to discuss adding a new clause to the laws that would allow mobile retailers as well. “This would apply to retail

sales of fashion-type goods,” said Alice Wakefield, the city’s community development director. They would be able to sell jewelry, clothing or shoes. These new vendors would not be able to sell food. The vendors would be allowed to set up shop on private property so long as they have the permission of either the property owners (if a business)

or the homeowners’ association (if a neighborhood). Councilmember Jerry Orlans was critical of the expansion in the mobile vendors laws, saying it undermined brick-and-mortar businesses. “This is a bad approach,” Orlans said. The item was deferred in a 3-2 vote, with Orlans and Price opposed.

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PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers September 25, 2014 2:00 P.M.

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APPLICANT Corner Bar Partners One, LLC d/b/a Marlow’s Tavern 3900 1st Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

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APPLICANT Oak Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Oak Steakhouse 950 3rd Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

APPLICANT Goldbergs Avalon, Inc. d/b/a Goldbergs Bagel & Deli 3180 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

APPLICANT Avalon Green Hen, LLC d/b/a Bantam and Biddy 4195 Avalon Boulevard Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

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Owner Goldbergs Avalon, Inc. Registered Agent Angelia D. Saxe

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PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers September 25, 2014 2:00 P.M.

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APPLICANT Regal Cinemas, Inc. d/b/a Regal Avalon Stadium 12 2800 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR FY 2015 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE BID #15-004 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for FY 2015 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE including, but not limited to, cleaning and sealing deck joints, constructing and extending concrete encasements, cleaning and painting piles, repairing concrete spalling, installing sway bracing, and related work. The location of the work is at multiple bridges within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, September 11, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation website, http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/thesource/Pages/home.aspx. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.

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Going Green

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Why is my tree dying? Shade tree decline weakens trees making them more susceptible to pests. I have noticed dying trees with beetles in them. Weak trees can also have problems like slime flux (an oozing liquid from the stem), cankers or leaf spots. However, the main problem is tree decline. This must be addressed to solve the problem. The key is preventing shade tree decline. Keep the tree vigorous throughout its life. When planting, pick a site that is suitable to the tree you are planting. For instance, do not plant dogwoods in full sun, they like partial shade. Prepare the site well before planting — digging a planting hole at least two to three times wider than the root-ball. It is best to till up a large area to plant the tree in. Till the area 8 to 12 inches deep and if plants are grown in a container, loosen roots in the root-ball before planting. For balled and burlapped trees, remove the burlap from the top of the ball being careful not to damage the ball. Plant the tree at the same level it was originally growing. Never plant trees deeper that they were growing before transplanting. Before planting, read the Extension Service publication on planting shrubs and

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Since moving to the Fulton County Extension Office in December 2012, I have heard this question often. I have seen many tree problems; but I have never seen as many dying trees as I have this year. Why are we having this problem and what can we do? Oak, hickory, dogwood and other trees have been losing leaves, browning at the edges of their leaves or dying suddenly without any apparent reason. If we could look at the roots though, the reason would probably become apparent. Often when leaves suddenly dry up and die on a plant, it is due to a stem or root problem. Stem damage, especially by string trimmers and lawn mowers can open the tree up to rots, which weaken the tree. Check your tree for damage. Once damage occurs, it is too late to do much. We do not recommend putting anything on the wound, just prevent further damage. Kill the grass around the base of the tree and replace with mulch, so mowers and string trimmers will not be used close to the tree. Most shade tree decline is probably due to drought and flooding. The roots of a tree are in the top 8 to 12 inches

of soil. When this soil is very dry or saturated with water for a long time, the tree’s feeder roots begin to die. The feeder roots are the small, fine white roots. They take up most of the water and nutrients for the tree. The tree must replace these roots to survive. The continued bad weather we have had over the past few years has damaged trees and made it impossible for many to recover. The result is trees that die suddenly without apparent reason. We call this condition shade tree decline. What can you do? By the time the tree shows symptoms, it is often too late. Trees have large reserves of food and water stored up. When they suffer enough damage to kill them, it may be a year or more before they actually dry up and die. This is why a tree may die due to drought or flooding that happened long ago.

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trees. For established trees, stay away from trees with mowers, trimmers and heavy equipment. Even if equipment has not hit the tree, driving over the roots compacts the soil and can kill roots. Digging deeply around trees or filling around trees also kills roots and weakens trees. When filling around trees, remember the general rule that states that placing six inches of soil over the roots of a tree has a 50 percent chance of killing the tree. One the most important things you can do for your tree is water it. During dry times, water the soil to a depth of 7 inches every four days. To do this will require 3/4 to 1 inch of water each time. If using a sprinkler, place a pan under it when watering and time how long it takes to put out enough water. Then you can water this long each time. Do not water lightly each

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day. This causes problems by encouraging a shallow root system making the tree susceptible to drought and cold weather. Proper watering is extremely imporORELLANA tant and may have saved many trees if done during the drought. Once trees show signs of stress, it may be too late to help them. However if the tree has green leaves on it, continue to care for it. It may recover. Garden and lawn advice is provided by Rolando Orellano, your UGA/ Fulton County Cooperative Extension agent. For your specific gardening questions, call the North Fulton Extension office at 404-613-7670.

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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 the local fight against ovarian cancer. The “Teal Trot,” presented by Northside Hospital, is the largest ovarian cancer awareness event series in the Southeast. The fun-filled 5K walk/run offers two dates and locations in Georgia: Winder – Fort Yargo State Park – Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. Alpharetta – Sanctuary 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)

The Northside Hospital “Teal Trot” will be Sept. 27 at Alpharetta’s Sanctuary Park at 9 a.m. 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 Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) education and awareness and patient outreach programs. Other events to support ovarian cancer research and awareness are taking place

throughout the state. “Ovarian cancer is an under-recognized threat to women’s health,” said Doug Barron, executive director of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. “One out of 72 women is affected, and the majority of cases aren’t detected until late stage due to evasive symptoms and a lack of reliable screening tools, making it the deadliest

of gynecologic cancers. Raising awareness and educating the public is crucial to saving lives.” For more information or to register for the event online, visit www.TealTrot.com. For more information on the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA), visit www. GAOvarianCancer.org or call 404-255-1337. —Jonathan Copsey

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Art: Continued from Page 1 Roswell’s 48th annual Arts Festival drew dozens of artists and craftsmen from throughout the region. Children could even try their own hand at creating a masterpiece with painting stations and sand art. Children lined up to watch Hans Meier II, of Roswell, use a jig saw to create on-the-spot puzzles for them. Live music

from local bands kept the toes tapping as visitors browsed the stalls. In contrast to the open format of the Roswell event, Alpharetta’s European Market was largely under one large tent. The farmers market was outside, with plants and foods for sale, but under the tent was where the real meat was. Arts, crafts, jewelry and furniture, both vintage and new, were all for sale with friendly vendors. David Wilson, of Piedmont

northfulton.com | Revue & News | Septmeber 25, 2014 | 33 Home and Gift, a SandySprings-based company, said this was his first year at the market. “I’m glad I came,” he said. “The market is well attended and everybody here has nice things. There is a real emphasis on crafting and design.” Betty Hanacek, with Grit Bits, a flavored grits snack company, said the customer response had been great. “This is wonderful,” she said. “There is a great mix of people and food options.”

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The county – with the support of several other counties – argues the law violates the “home rule” authority of the counties. Critics of the county say such legislation is needed to cut down on a bloated county budget. Hatcher Hurd contributed to this article.

Continued from Page 1 legislature authority to make such laws regarding Fulton County. The amendment passed in 1951 and was reaffirmed in 1987 by the legislature.

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Continued from Page 3 13, witnesses said they saw two men in a maroon Ford Edge car smash windows on vehicles and take items.

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DEATH NOTICES Anne Allred Bethea, 85, of Canton, passed away September 14, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marion Ramsey Bryant, 78, of Cumming, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Claude Irvin Burns, 67, of Cumming, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Gary W. Buyers, 70, of Tucker, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Geraldine Cary, 78, of Sandy Springs, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Calvin Lee Chumley, 64, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Isabelle Flax, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away September 15, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Clara Lee Garrett, 69, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Kathleen Griese, 74, of Tucker, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Charles Holck, 84, of Roswell, passed away September 12, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Velvie M. Johnson, 92, of Jackson, passed away September 15, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Janet Marie Kalinowski Lancaster, 49, of Gainesville, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Leslie Ann Krejci, 59 of Roswell, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Home.

Georgia Gladiola Kuykendall, 80, of Cumming passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Quang Le, 58, of Norcross, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jonnie R. Lumsden, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Charles McPherson, 79, of Cumming, passed away September 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Linda Gayle Medus, 64, of Canton, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Robert G. Nosworthy, 73,of Ball Ground, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Vitthaibhai Patel, 75, of Roswell, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Varnell Densmore Payne, 86, of Cumming, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edward Purves, 81, of Roswell, passed away September 9, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Montine Richards, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jose L. Solana, 85, of Suwanee, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Franklin Eugene Talley, 44, of Gainesville, passed away September 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Erwin Topper, 72, of Dawsonville, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Hugh Carroll Waters, 67, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Richard Howard Williamson, Jr., 72, of Atlanta, passed away September 12, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Price Womack, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

William Woodall, 80, of Roswell, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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