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Alpharetta’s Colonial Pipeline scrambles to repair pipeline leak ►►PAGE 4

Local teacher saves life

Ashley Baker uses years of CPR training during tennis social event ►►PAGE 6

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North Fulton’s office market is in demand SUZANNE PACEY/HERALD

The Expo had something for everyone Hundreds turned out for Appen Media Group’s New Beginnings Expo for the 55-and-up lifestyle Sept. 24 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. Pictured: Dr. Sarah Obarowski, right, of Johns Creek’s North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center talks to guests about how to treat hearing loss. Read more, Page 18

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Cross-town rivalry heats up

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Home burgled for jewelry, cash, firearm JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two roommates reported a forced burglary Sept. 18 when they returned home and saw that their rooms were in disarray.

Both roommates had left their house on Westbury Lane around 10 a.m. for a concert later that day and returned home close to midnight. In their rooms, their drawers were

all opened and their possessions were scattered across the floor. Approximately $20,000 in jewelry was taken along with $5,000 cash and one firearm.

Police determined that the suspect kicked in a window pane to enter the residence. The alarm was set, but the only motion detector by the front door was blocked by a large plant.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested Sept. 14 for first degree forgery and marijuana possession.

The man, 33-year-old Saheed Dairo, allegedly convinced another man to withdraw cash from a local bank using a phony driver’s license.

The man, using Dairo’s instructions, arrived at a SunTrust Bank on North Point Parkway and asked to withdraw two cashier checks for a total of $80,000 in cash.

He then showedthe bogus license from Maryland as proof of identity.

The teller said that he felt that something was off about the whole transaction and called police instead.

When police confronted the man, he told them that Dairo had approached him Sept. 13 with an offer to make quick money.

Police said they determined, from the man’s health, that Dairo had taken advantage of him, so they released the man with a city ordinance charge for disorderly conduct.

Police found Dairo, with a baggie of marijuana, outside the bank and arrested him.

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Elder Field Lane, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 16 on Bethany Way in Milton for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Stephen Dean Hodes, 46, of Groomsbridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 15 on Glenside Lane in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Autumn Kendra Miller, 28, of Bethany Bend, Milton, was arrested Sept. 15 on Bethany Bend in Milton for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and notice of change of address. ►► Shahrouz Ebadian, 31, of Weston, Florida, was arrested Sept. 16 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Connor Murphy Dunn, 23, of Galloways Farm Drive, Acworth, was arrested Sept. 16 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and headlight violation. ►► Melissa Erin Brown, 25, of Suwanee Lakes Trail, Suwanee, was arrested Sept. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Daniel Perez, 22, of Legacy Park Drive, Lawrenceville, was

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arrested Sept. 14 on State Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Kelsey Paige Blalock, 25, of Hawkhorn Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 15 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, disorderly conduct, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Stefanie Michelle Sims, 33, of Gleneagles Point, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 17 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and impeding traffic. ►► Courtney Daun Madsen, 31, of Wittenridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 15 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Avensong Village Circle, Milton, was arrested Sept. 17 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and brake light violation. ►► Davisha Jovan Lester, 35, of Brown Avenue, Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, wanted person, open container, suspended license, giving false information and headlight violation. ► ► Kafele Asim Barnes, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was arrested Sept. 14 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance.

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Cataract Surgery Coupled with Glaucoma Treatment: The 1-2 Punch Do you have mild to moderate glaucoma and are taking at least one eye drop to help lower your eye pressure? Has your optometrist / ophthalmologist told you in the past that you have early to moderate cataracts and will likely need cataract surgery within the next few years or even sooner?

A cataract is a normal, age related process that occurs when the natural lens in your eye begins to cloud. This clouding causes vision to be decreased and induces uncomfortable glare, among many other symptoms.

When cataracts begin to interfere with a patient’s daily lifestyle, surgery is warranted.

Glaucoma is a disease that typically occurs due to increased intra-ocular pressure because the outflow of fluid in the eye is not enough or the drainage system of the eye cannot keep up with the eye’s production of fluid. If eye pressures become too high, they cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve and result in permanent vision loss. Typical initial treatment for glaucoma is medication in the form of eye drops. These drops work great, but side effects, decreased efficacy, and questionable patient compliance are all issues that can arise.

Newer technology is on the horizon and surgeons now have access to a device with the capability lower eye pressure safely and bypass all of the above issues associated with eye drops.

The iStent, developed by Glaukos, is an FDA approved glaucoma therapy device for use during routine cataract surgery. It is a trabecular meshwork micro-bypass system designed to increase outflow of aqueous humor (the fluid in your eye that gives it its’ shape) and in turn lower the eye’s intra-ocular pressure. It works in a similar manor that stents do to help prevent heart attacks or strokes, but of course the goal of the iStent is to improve the outflow of fluid in one’s eye—in short, it is eye drop-less form of glaucoma treatment.

Fun fact: Did you know that the iStent is the smallest device that can be implanted into the human body. The device and surgical technique is minimally invasive as it is done during routine cataract surgeries. Its’ safety profile is excellent with far less complications compared to other much more invasive glaucoma filtering surgeries, and the recovery time is almost negligible. In total, the added procedure lengthens an entire cataract surgery by approximately 5-10 minutes. Not long at all if a possible reward is to stop refilling those prescription eye drops every month!

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The flow of gas to distributors is beginning to even out this week as workers from Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline assess the site of a major underground leak near Helen, Ala. The pipeline leak was discovered Sept. 9 and resulted in between 252,000-336,000 gallons of fuel loss.

The line, which carries about 1.3 million barrels of fuel per day from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast, was shut down as soon as the company learned of the leak. The flow stoppage resulted in fuel shortages throughout the Southeast, including Georgia, where prices for gasoline rose by more than 25 cents a gallon.

Since that time, more than 800 workers, including private contractors, have descended on the area to construct a 500-foot bypass line, which allowed fuel flow to resume Sept. 21.

The response to the leak drew praise from Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley.

And while the site near Helen drew most of the attention, things at the Alpharetta headquarters were no less frantic.

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“It was a company-wide response,” said Colonial Pipeline spokesman Ryan Rogers. “We have employees spread out at our facilities from Houston to New York, with our largest presence at headquarters. We had over 200 employees, plus contractors respond to the incident.”

Rogers, who is at the site this week, said Colonial Pipeline trains for emergency response each year.

“It’s a training we hope we never use, but it prepares us for the scenario we faced in Alabama,” he said.

“Approximately 70 employees from our Alpharetta office responded to the event at the incident site with another 30 or so supporting from headquarters. The rest came from various facilities in our footprint traveling to the site.”

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Local woman saves man’s life during cardiac arrest Incident highlights importance of AEDs, CPR training

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ashley Baker never thought she’d have to use her years of CPR training, but Aug. 27, it paid off in a big way that knowledge helped her save a friend’s life.

Baker, a seventh-grade teacher and administrative assistant at Bridgeway Christian Academy, was attending a tennis social event on a Saturday afternoon in her Johns Creek neighborhood, on Parsons Road, when her long-time friend (she did not want to publicize his name) went into cardiac arrest.

“He came off the court briefly, and he had been feeling just a little bit dizzy,” said Baker. “But he went back out to play. When I was getting ready to leave, all of a sudden, I heard someone say, ‘call 911.’”

When Baker turned around, she saw that her friend had collapsed on the court and wasn’t moving. She im-

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mediately ran to grab the courts’ automated external defibrillator, while other players called emergency services.

“When I got to him, he had very shallow breathing, and he was completely unresponsive. Then his breathing stopped, and his color began to change,” said Baker. “He had no heartbeat.”

Baker’s CPR training, however, kicked in, and she acted. She used the AED to deliver a shock to begin resuscitating her friend. Baker administered CPR while her two friends, Ellen Lark and Allie Ray, assisted and gave updates about the man’s vitals.

“I don’t remember thinking about it, I just remember doing,” said Baker.

“It finally hit me - the severity of what happened - when the EMTs arrived and they took over.”

Baker’s friend came to by the third round of chest compressions and was lucid by the time EMTs arrived.

The entire emergency, Baker said, took place in only 4 to 5 minutes.

The man Baker saved spent three days in the hospital and was released with a clean bill of health.

Baker has undergone CPR training multiple times in her life as both a lifeguard and coach. She continues to

Ashley Baker says more onsite AEDs, like the one at Bridgeway Christian Academy, are crucial for helping save lives. refresh her training every two years as part of her school’s requirement for all teachers to be certified.

“Even though I’ve been through CPR training so many times, I never thought in all my life that I’d have to use it. If you had asked me before if I

could administer CPR in an emergency situation, I probably would have said no. I would have thought that I would freak out and forget,” Baker said. “But I think because of that training, it was almost automatic.”

This sort of good outcome, Baker said, is rare, since a lot of sites don’t have an AED readily available in case of an emergency.

“It’s not a requirement for the tennis court to have an AED on site, but it should be. I wish that any place where people are very active would have an AED. Without that one there, had he gone down and we had not had an AED, it would have not ended the way it did,” Baker said.

For her heroic actions in saving a man’s life, Baker, along with Lark and Ray, were recognized and honored by the Johns Creek City Council.

Baker said that her friend’s neardeath experience has shown her the importance of CPR training and AEDs. “Now I see, without a shadow of a doubt, that it’s not just a class or a requirement to fill,” Baker said. “It’s absolutely a life-saving measure. You can never know when you will have to use it, but the training prepares you.”

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OPINION

Hunger in the land of plenty Growing up, I never went hungry.

I never even really thought about what it meant to be hungry.

I was fortunate that I was guaranteed three meals KATHLEEN STURGEON a day with snacks in between and Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com dessert at night.

When I went to the grocery store with my parents I was usually able to pick out whatever foods I was interested in and we were able to afford them. Of course my parents supervised what we ate, but I was never told “no” to a food item because we couldn’t afford it.

Looking back on where I grew up in Alpharetta, I didn’t know too many other children who were hungry or going without food. Going over to friends’ houses for dinner or having a snack after school was never an issue.

We just didn’t have to worry about where our next meal was coming from. We were, and still are, extremely fortunate.

But not every family is like mine or my friends’families.

At the end of the last school year, Forsyth County Schools had over 700 students deemed homeless.

And while they weren’t living on the side of the road, they were sleeping in tents, couch surfing or sharing tiny apartments with multiple families.

And as if housing wasn’t enough of a worry, I can only imagine how they struggled to get food every day.

While I knew of people in the general sense who go hungry, I never realized just how much this issue touches our communities.

The Place of Forsyth recently held a hunger awareness luncheon where visitors were given various plates of food that represented what people of different levels of incomes would eat each day.

The meal started with a small

bowl of rice and beans, continued to a plate of boxed mashed potatoes and canned ham and ended with a full plate of fresh green beans, potatoes and meatloaf.

We were told stories of how some seniors in the community are homebound, and because of that they may run out of food or rely heavily on processed foods.

Executive Director Joni Smith told a story about children attending a day camp who said their favorite part of the week was “getting to eat real food.”

These kids were overjoyed to have a consistent breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the week.

Think about that. They were happy to just have food. Something I, along with many others I would think, take for granted every single day and meal.

When I open my refrigerator or pantry, the shelves may not be bursting at the seams but they are full and I have my choices of meals to prepare.

I am even so privileged as to have the option to be a vegetarian and choose to not eat meat. Many people in our country and counties don’t have that luxury of deciding to not eat certain items.

They eat whatever is available and affordable.

The awareness luncheon really opened my eyes to the needs of our community. It proved that although we may look around and see others who look just like us or “don’t look hungry or homeless,” they are there.

I know this experience, short as it may be, will forever change how I look at hunger and need in our community.

I can only say “thanks” to groups like The Place for taking on something like this.

Joni told me she often hears of people who don’t know how to help the needy. That’s where she and her group step in. Monetary and food donations, both boxed and fresh, go a long way.

Together we can lessen the amount and the extent of need in our community.

At the end of the last school year, Forsyth County Schools had over 700 students deemed homeless.

And while they weren’t living on the side of the road, they were sleeping in tents, couch surfing or sharing tiny apartments with multiple families.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Fulton County’s path to trust Trust works like an eraser – it gets smaller and smaller after every mistake.

While running for office, it seemed trust in Fulton County government was shrinking daily.

Since taking BOB ELLIS Fulton County Commissioner, District 2 office, I have worked with my fellow commissioners to rebuild a county government that our citizens can be proud of.

Although we don’t agree on every issue, our current commissioners are working together to drive positive change.

An early decision was to hire a topnotch executive as our county manager.

Within a month of Dick Anderson’s arrival, our board took an unprecedented step in adopting a long-term Strategic Plan with six Priority Areas, with each commissioner taking ownership of an area.

I signed on as executive sponsor of “All People Trust Government is Effective, Efficient and Fiscally Sound.”

We established clear and evidenced-based goals and objectives for each of our six Priority Areas.

To execute our plan, our county manager built a world-class management team. He assembled a team of 20 proven leaders following recruitment efforts internally and throughout the nation. This team is committed to fully and effectively executing our Strategic Plan.

Government has a reputation for slow progress and entrenchment in outdated ways of doing business. We’re reversing that trend and have taken significant steps in delivering improved services to our citizens, and doing so in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.

I’ve noted a few accomplishments below: • Put 1,500 front-line employees through world-class customer service training • Redefined economic development efforts with the “Select Fulton” initiative, an effort focused on collaboration among all of Fulton’s economic development partners • Collaborated with our 14 cities and state legislators to develop a funding mechanism – a special purpose local option sales tax for transportation purposes that will be on the November 8 ballot - to deliver local transportation projects focused on congestion relief • Implemented an audit committee, which I chair, to work on enhancing

Government has a reputation for slow progress and entrenchment in outdated ways of doing business. We’re reversing that trend and have taken significant steps in delivering improved services to our citizens, and doing so in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner. transparency and improving financial controls and compliance • Developed an ambitious criminal justice reinvestment plan to cut case backlog, reduce jail populations, contain costs and drive toward enhanced public safety • Are developing a new model of delivering behavioral health care services that will deliver better service to more of our citizens who suffer from mental illness at the same funding level • Developed a 5-year capital improvement plan that will place our facilities in a position to better serve our residents now and in the years to come • Implemented strong expense controls that have enabled us to build a $100 million general fund reserve, attain two bond rating upgrades and reduce our general fund millage rate at a level which exceeded growth in reassessments two years in a row.

There is much more to do, but as one commissioner, I will continue working for you and seeking to build your trust in Fulton County.

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The Place fights hunger, poverty in community Organization holds hunger awareness lunch

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A few years ago, Joni Smith asked a group of children attending a summer camp at The Place of Forsyth what their favorite part of the week was.

“They were excited about getting to eat ‘real food,’” Smith recalled.

The children were not accustomed to being fed multiple times a day, let alone fresh food. That’s something that has stuck with Smith, executive director of The Place of Forsyth, which is a nonprofit that assists families in need.

Smith told this story and more Sept.

20 at the group’s second annual Hunger Awareness Lunch.

Attendees were given three different meals to sample, each a typical meal someone on a certain level of income would eat. The first was a small bowl of rice and beans. Second was canned ham and boxed mashed potatoes. The last and largest plate was full of fresh meatloaf, green beans and potatoes. All represented the range of how different

Facts about The Place of Forsyth: • $600/month will serve families milk and eggs twice a week • Serve over 103 families a week in their food pantry • Have over 44 plots for families in master garden • Give out over 300 boxes filled with a Thanksgiving feast families in Forsyth eat every day.

She also spoke about a mother who at one time used The Place to keep food on the table, but who later turned around and donated a large check.

Smith also recounted the story of a grandmother who cried when she realized she could choose a can of asparagus at The Place’s food pantry to feed to her grandchildren.

But Smith also spoke about how there are currently over 200 children registered in Forsyth County with the school system who are deemed home-

less. That’s down from the over 700 registered homeless by the end of last school year.

Stories like these, both good and bad, are common at The Place, and telling them brings awareness to the community.

“So many people had no clue that we have that many homeless children and there are that many people who rely on free food every week,” Smith said.

The more wealth a community accumulates, the more isolated as individuals we become, she said, adding that every time she speaks with people in the area, they are astounded there is this much need in Forsyth County.

“Our kids might go to private school, or we live in a gated community or go to church with people who look just like us,” Smith said. “We lost that community where everybody took care of everybody. We are trying to break down those barriers of isolation.”

Not everyone is comfortable directly feeding a homeless person or working with a child who may be impoverished or hungry, she said. In addition, many people are busy with work or family life, so they may not have time to volunteer

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On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Milton Police detectives arrested John Henry Sears, 34, of Milton, in connection with the case. He has been charged with false statements or writings.

Initial evidence collected when Dorie, an almost 4-month-old golden retriever, was reported missing Sept.

2 from Milton’s Canine Assistants led detectives to believe that someone with knowledge and access to the location might be involved in the theft. After interviewing numerous persons with information about the theft, detectives were able to determine that Sears was somehow involved.

When confronted with testimony, Sears confessed that his handwritten version of events provided to investigators was in fact a lie, according to police.

He was charged with felony false writings and statements and lodged into the Fulton County Jail on that charge.

Milton Police detectives also worked with Suwannee Police Department detectives on the case. Sears will addi-

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Dorie was stolen along with her green service dog vest, harness and leash. She had not been microchipped yet. Dorie returned home Sept. 14.

On a Facebook group devoted to finding Dorie, a post said, “We are elated, exhausted, and grateful to you all.”

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GET’s ‘Ghost’ starts season with solid hit Revamp of musical charms audiences

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell continues to show its maturity as a theater company with its season-opening hit, “Ghost the Musical” playing at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

The show is a “re-envisioning” of the previous release of the musical stage version of the hit movie. A surprise visit

by Bruce Joel Rubin, who wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for the move, last week added to the buzz the show is generating.

One of the keys to the success of the show has been the emergence of Kandice Arrington, who made her GET debut as Oda Mae Brown, the reluctant psychic, who – and let’s face it – steals the show. Of course, the part is written for Oda Mae to do just that, but it requires an actor to make the most of it.

Think of the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in “My Fair Lady. That role has been a virtual Tony machine for actors who have done it on Broadway.

Arrington takes Oda Mae and runs with it. It’s the role Whoopie Goldberg turned into an Oscar, and it would be no surprise to see Arrington snare a Suzy award for local Atlanta theater awards. She spends her days as a first grade teacher in South Fulton, but it may be hard for her to keep her day job with performances like this.

Jasmine Renee Ellis and T’Arica Crawford also shine as Oda Mae’s cohorts in swindling people who want to talk to loved ones who have “crossed over.” When they are onstage, the laughs just keep coming.

Chase Peacock, a pro from Broadway, and Kylie Brown, also in GET’s “Hello Dolly,” are the star-crossed lovers and round out what has to be one of GET’s most talented casts yet.

Bruce Joel Rubin, who won an Oscar for the screenplay, made a surprise visit to see the third production of the play (the others being in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and London) and declared it “terrific” in an impromptu Q&A after the Wednesday performance.

He even pronounced it better than the London production.

Director Robert Farley said he wanted to compare the productions as he prepared the final published book of the play.

“I was surprised that he wanted to see the play, but he could not have been more gracious and warm. He thought we made all the right choices,” Farley said. “I found him as a sweet, warm and generous person. As a director, our greatest fear is of the writer, but he was fantastic. He was not the least pretentious.”

Farley said he was pleased from all aspects of the show – cast, design team, music and production.

In casting Arrington, Farley said he knew her from “Dream Girls,” at the Lyric and fellow director Alan Kilpatrick had recommended her.

“She had a great audition, but it is a big step from a good audition to starring role, so I went back to Alan for a reference. The thing he said about her was, ‘She’s always been in the chorus. She’s always done supporting roles. But she is so ready to step into a lead.’ He told me it was my job to lead her into it.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the job she’s done.”

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Depressive symptoms can impair a person’s ability to perform at work or school, fulfill family and personal responsibilities and enjoy activities like sports or hobbies. Lost work or school productivity evident by absenteeism as well as presenteeism (reduced performance while at school or work) are leading contributors to impairment in functioning and worsen with increasing severity of depression.

Many adults remain untreated (or undertreated) but even more children/ teens do not get the medical care they need due to difficulty recognizing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, a lack of access to care or due to antiquated personal beliefs that these symptoms are just a natural part of growing up.

Depressed mood and decreased interest/pleasure in activities can be harder to identify in a child or adolescent population. Adults are typically better at describing their feelings. Children tend to express their feelings as behavioral changes which include irritability and withdrawal. Teens, as they mature and become more independent, will exhibit behavioral changes such as withdrawal from family and old friends, diminished academic achievement, irritability, sleep disturbance, and most concerning, the use of drugs and alcohol.

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UNG considers expanding Cumming campus President talks potential changes

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After outgrowing its current space, the University of North Georgia’s Cumming campus could soon be expanding.

Right now, the current building at 300 Aquatic Circle, is at capacity, according to college President Dr. Bonita Jacobs. She spoke to the South Forsyth County Rotary Club Sept. 21 on the future of the college, focusing specifically on Cumming, one of the university’s five campuses.

Facts at the University of North Georgia: • 3rd most efficient regional university in the south • 16th among public regional universities in the south • Added Blue Ridge campus in 2015 • Has 17,000 students • 1 of 6 federally designated senior military colleges in the United States “We are asking for a second building,” she said. “It’s in the master plan.

If the Legislature approves it, we will

The University of North Georgia Cumming campus at 300 Aquatic Circle is looking to add a second building with their first at capacity.

open it in 2018.”

At this point, money for the new building is not in the University System of Georgia’s budget, she said, but it’s what goes in the governor’s budget that’s worth focusing on. She said the new building will also depend on legislators once it gets to committee.

“We have a very strong case. We’ve maxed out our building,” she said.

“This is a growing campus. The data is there.”

Overall, North Georgia has students attend at one of its campuses from 46 states. Of that, about 85 percent are from the north Georgia area with more coming from south Georgia and Atlanta each year.

“We are diversified in that respect,” Jacobs said. “I’m very optimistic we’ll start that building and have it open up.”

Outside of its sole building, North Georgia extends its classes into the Cumming City Hall for its MBA and continued education programs.

But they aren’t stopping there. She said a team is working on updating the educational courses in Cumming.

“This campus is just going semester to semester,” Jacobs said. “We plan, but what should this campus be in the long run? We’re hearing from a lot of the community that there is a great interest in it being a baccalaureate institution.”

With that, she said they are looking at whether they can begin to phase baccalaureate programs into the program.

“We are large enough now to put more and more in place,” Jacobs said.

“I’m excited about that and the quality of student that we get in Cumming.

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Students, too, are enjoying their time with North Georgia, she said, so much so that many choose to not transfer and finish out their degree.

“It’s all about a sense of place and community with students,” she said.

“It’s about finding a place where they fit in. There are a lot of things they’re going through, and we hope we help fill that.”

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NF’s office occupancy highest in metro Atlanta With 90% occupancy rate, space going for record $24/sq. ft.

There are a couple different ways to describe North Fulton’s office market right now. One is on fire. The other is tight. One that many residential Realtors like to use is “highly sought GEOFF SMITH after.”

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com According to a recent report by Colliers International, of the major submarkets in Metro Atlanta, North Fulton had the highest occupancy rate at 89.3 percent.

And by listening to friends of mine in the commercial real estate markets, the remaining 10 percent is scattered around – meaning, if a company was looking to take up a couple floors of Class A space somewhere, they’d be hard-pressed to do it in North Fulton.

According to the Colliers’ report, there are 484 office buildings in North Fulton holding 28.1 million square feet of office space. Of that, there are only 2.9 million square feet available.

If you are looking for comparisons, the Central Perimeter market of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody has 281 buildings, holding 28.77 million square feet of office space. Of that, there are 3.4 million square feet available.

Buckhead has 21.2M square feet with 2.2 million available, midtown has 22.6 million square feet with 2.5 million available, and downtown has 27.7 million square feet with 4.5 million square fee available.

As you can see, inventory is tight everywhere.

In fact, the lowest occupancy rate of all the metro markets is in Northeast Atlanta, which includes everything up I-85 north from Norcross to Gainesville and Braselton. They are at 79.7 percent

According to the Colliers’ report, there are 484 office buildings in North Fulton holding 28.1M square feet of office space. Of that, there are only 2.9M square feet available. occupancy.

All you have to do is go back to high school economics to understand the laws of supply and demand, and you should be able to guess what is happening to rent-rates right now.

According to Colliers, Class A rental rates in North Fulton increased 4.6 percent in just the first three months of this year. They are now at their highest levels averaging $24.01 per square foot.

Aside from the lack of inventory, another reason rates have risen is because there has been so much turnover in ownership.

According to Lincoln Property Co. Senior Vice President Hunter Henritze, who was quoted in a recent report in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, some 70-75 percent of the Class A office market in North Fulton has either sold, gone under contract, or is in the process of changing hands.

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But as far as inventory goes, some relief in the Metro area is certainly underway.

The occupancy rates do not include office space that is now under construction. And there is a lot of that.

The most office construction right now is taking place in the Northwest Atlanta submarket, which runs from the I-75 andI-285 intersection north up I-75 past Acworth and Woodstock. More than 1.1M square feet are currently under construction.

A good bit of that is in and around the new Braves stadium and the Battery.

In Central Perimeter, there are 957,000 square feet of office space under construction and 760,553 square feet going up in midtown.

The only project under construction right now in North Fulton is the 222,000 square feet going up in Phase II of the Avalon.

It is rumored that about 43,000 square feet of that will be taken up by Microsoft, who may be moving their offices from Sanctuary Park.

Many other projects have been proposed throughout Atlanta, including two large tech-based developments in Alpharetta.

But those projects still have to get through planning, permitting and probably some lease-signing before they get shovels in the ground.

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24, for the 55-and-up lifestyle in local We wanted the guests to be able to get communities. The expo took place from real information, not just walk away 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club with a flyer.” on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

Three presenting sponsors also “There’s so much being offered for took the opportunity to give a short the 55-and-up talk every hour to community, but answer questions gathering all of the about their areas options can take of expertise. tons of time and Dr. Sarah research. This was Obarowski of an opportunity for North Georgia guests to come in Audiology and and have access to Hearing Aid the best that the Center, based area has to offer in Johns Creek, in one afternoon discussed tinnitus and figure out what and its treatment the best fit is for options. She also them,” said Appen’s briefly went over Manager of Markethow ear problems ing and Innovation cannot only affect Wendy Goddard. hearing but balThe expo covance as well. ered all age ranges, “These are said Goddard, from WENDY GODDARD common problems active adults who for people of all Appen Meddia Group Manager have just become ages, and we want of Marketing and Innovation empty nesters to to make sure people who are carthat people can ing for aging parents. arm themselves with good information Forty-two vendors offered options about what people should be looking from assisted-living, home care, medfor with their hearing healthcare,” said ical institutes, retirement planning, mo- Obarowski. bility services and even cruises. There In the most attended presentation at were also vendors providing informathe expo, Realtor Melinda McBrayer of tion on how to maintain a fun and Berkshire Hathaway talked about how

[The New Beginnings Expo] was an opportunity for guests to come in and have access to the best that the area has to offer in one afternoon and figure out what the best fit is for them.”

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Downsizing can be difficult for anyone, especially these days, McBrayer said, “but we are there to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved.”

Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, with Alpharetta’s Institute for Advanced Medical Research, helped wrap up the expo with a presentation on the onset of Alzheimer’s, including the

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A quartet from the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra provided a musical backdrop while attendees visited booths and enjoyed light refreshments.

As they circled the room and collected information, attendees were also given an opportunity to win from dozens of prizes, some worth up to $350. Bingo cards were handed out to each person upon entry, and each table was given a designated number. As the guests visited the booths, their Bingo cards were stamped. Those who got Bingo could turn in the cards for a chance to win every 10 minutes for the entire four hours.

The expo, according to Goddard, was a huge success.

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ing electric, plumbing and structural work, is performed by Remodeling Expo Center. Selections include tile, cabinets, flooring, bathtubs, shower glass and more.

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from normal limits, instead of only relieving secondary symptoms. The team develops customized comprehensive plans of care to direct the underlying structure back toward what’s considered to be normal.

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CALENDAR Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org

CRABAPPLE FEST

What: October in Milton means festivals, football, food and fun.

Celebrate fall with antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, live music from local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids, and beer and wine. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. For more information, visit crabapplefest.com.

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EVENTS: 2016 JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO

What: Businesses can build their brand, gain regional exposure, connect with new and current customers, and debut their product or service. Admission is free and open to the public.

When: Friday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: bit.ly./2axjXYZ

SCARECROW HARVEST

What: Alpharetta’s downtown streets will be lined with over 100 scarecrows, music venues, games, hay rides, art activities, historical demos and more to celebrate the fall spirit.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA BREW MOON OCTOBERFEST

What: Celebrate fall with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 6:30-11 p.m.

Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Cost: $10 per person, discounts available for large groups More info: awesomealpharetta.com

COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY

What: Join the Johns Creek Fire and Police departments for a free fun-filled event that features safety demonstrations and presentations for the whole family.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-noon Where: State Bridge Crossing Shopping Center, 5950 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FRASER DANTE OPEN HOUSE

What: As part of the National Arts and Humanities Month, there will be an

Automotive Art Tour of classic and high design vehicles. It will showcase functional designs in many of these car examples.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 10997 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

WALK TO REMEMBER

What: Parents, families, friends and health care professionals are invited to walk and remember babies they’ve loved and lost at the 12th annual Atlanta Walk to Remember.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northsidepnl.com

ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL

What: Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines. Ticket holders will receive complimentary wine tastings at participating restaurants and businesses. Each patron will receive a commemorative glass.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Historic Roswell More info: roswellwinefestival.com

FASHION SPEAKS ON THE CREEK

What: Jonny and Xena’s Spread the Words Foundation and the Johns Creek Civitan Club are hosting a special needs fashion show, along with a raffle and silent auction.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 per ticket More info and tickets: xenathewarriorpuppy.com

FAMILY MATTERS

What: The exhibit “Legacies of the Kings and the Hembrees of Roswell” examines the lives of two of the area’s most influential families.

When: Oct. 3-7, all day

HOW TO CHOOSE ART FOR YOUR HOME AND OFFICE

What: Hear from interior designers and gallerists about the art of creative space making and how to create ambiance and tone for spaces in this free workshop. Learn the benefits of collecting original works of art.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Muse & Co. Fine Art Gallery, 23 Oak St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“BETWEEN THE WEDDING AND THE WAR”

What: Local authors Gwendolyn Koehler and Connie Huddleston are launching their newest book about the Roosevelts and Bullochs. They will be available to sign books after a living history presentation.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-9921731

ALPHA PAL PATROL 5K

What: Enjoy the annual Alpha PAL Patrol 5K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, to benefit the Alpharetta Police Athletic League, a nonprofit for enriching youth community leaders.

When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: alphapal. org/5kalphapalorg

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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: ENCAUSTICPAINTING DEMO

What: Penny Treese will be demonstrating the art of painting with glass.

The encaustic process involves mixing raw pigment into molten beeswax and layering onto a surface. Admission is free.

When: Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Fountainhead Art Space, 595A Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT

What: Rock band Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project will perform at the free Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series. At least two food trucks will be on location from 6-9 p.m.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CREATIVE MILL ART SHOW

What: Enjoy a display of paintings, photography, drawings, pottery, turned wood pieces, and other creations by over 50 staff member and local artists.

Hosted by Randal-Paulson Architects.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Mill, 85-A Mill St., Suite 200, Roswell More info and registration: 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

STARMITES

What: The Milton Theatre Company will present “Starmites,” the tale of a teenager who gets sucked into the world of sci-fi comic books.

When: Oct. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton High School Theatre, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: Tickets starting at $10 More info and tickets: miltontheatrecompany.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: A wide range of children’s, teen and adult fiction a variety of media will be on sale. Proceeds will go toward the library and its programs.

When: Sept. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Oct. 1 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov

HOW TO WRITE A COOKBOOK

What: Local cookbook author Nandita Godbole will teach a free two-part workshop on how to get started, create, promote and sell a cookbook. RSVP suggested.

When: Oct. 1-2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: currycravings@gmail.com or afpls.org

MODEL RAILROADING EXHIBIT

What: Members of the National Model Railroad Association will bring their modular railroad exhibit to the library for the weekend to share their hobby and expertise in scale modeling.

When: Oct. 1-2, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

FIRE PREVENTION STORYTIME AND PROGRAM

What: Join the Roswell Fire Department will discuss fire safety to start Fire Prevention Safety Month. Weather permitting, a Roswell Fire Engine will also be available on site for touring and photos.

When: Monday, Oct., 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

What: The East Roswell library will be hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for teens and kids. Contestants can paint, dress and accessorize the pumpkins, but not carve them. Registration required.

When: Oct. 1-28 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

The waterfall at the end of the trail Last week, we looked at the park at the end of the road. This time, we’ll go a bit farther afield and visit the waterfall at the end of the trail – Raven Cliffs Falls.

STEVE HUDSON If you’ve spent Get Outside Georgia, much time exChattahoochee Media Group ploring the hills of north Georgia, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of waterfalls. They come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the most intriguing of them all has got to be Raven Cliffs Falls. Located in White County, this waterfall is a focal point of the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area, located within the Chattahoochee National Forest near the town of Helen.

What makes Raven Cliffs Falls special? It’s the falls itself. Most waterfalls drop over a ledge or a rock face. But at Raven Cliffs, the waterfall actually drops through an enormous crack in the mountain. Eons ago, the creek presumably did in fact flow over a rocky face, much like most waterfalls like to do. But at some point in the dim and distant past, part of that mountain broke away and moved forward a few yards, opening up a gap between it and the rest of the rock. The creek, for its part, cheerfully adapted to its new course and now falls merrily through the crack.

That’s what awaits you at trail’s end: a cascade that plunges down through a massive fissure in the rock.

That’s not something you see everyday, but you can find it at Raven Cliffs Falls.

The Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area is, like other wilderness areas, open only to those willing to explore it on foot. Fortunately for fans of waterfalls, a trail provides access to the falls. It’s pretty much a constant ascent - in fact, from start to finish, you’ll climb from about 2,040 feet to about 2,600 feet. That’s a total ascent of about 560 feet.

By wilderness area standards, the trail really is pretty good. Parts of it are wide, smooth, and easy to follow.

But there are some sections which can be anything but easy. At some points you’ll have to cross small creeks. A few sections offer tricky footing, sometimes right along the edge of steep drops.

And of course there’s the matter of elevation change too. At times, especially near the end, you’ll have to climb steep terrain.

Raven Cliffs Falls is a focal point of the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area.

Remember that this is a wilderness area trail. Proceed solely at your own risk.

Ready to check out Raven Cliffs Falls yourself? Access the trailhead from a parking area just off Georgia Highway 348. From Georgia Alt. 75, turn onto Georgia 348 (the Richard Russell Scenic Highway) and continue generally west for not quite 3 miles.

You’re looking for a sign which marks the Raven Cliffs Falls trailhead. The sign and the turnoff will be on your left, not far beyond the well-marked Dukes Creek Falls parking area.

When you see the Raven Cliffs Trail sign, turn left onto a Forest Service road. You’ll soon cross a small bridge over Dodd Creek, and just beyond the bridge you’ll see a parking area to your left. According to the Forest Service, the lot can handle about 25 cars. During leaf season, it’s likely to be full.

After parking and locking your car, cross the road near the creek to find the Raven Cliffs Trail trailhead. The trail immediately climbs over a rise before descending to cross the creek on a log footbridge. Then, across the creek, the pathway turns upstream and begins a roughly 2.5-mile ascent which follows Dodd Creek upstream to Raven Cliffs Falls.

The Raven Cliffs Trail is heavily used, and it’s easy to see why. For one thing, you’re never far from the gently babbling waters of Dodd Creek. The music of the creek provides a perfect soundtrack for your hike. It also serves to mask any noise that you might make as you hike, opening the door to the possibility of some great wildlife sightings, especially early in the day. Wildlife sightings, including an occasional bear, are not uncom-

mon. Additionally, as you hike this trail, you’ll pass several other impressive waterfalls along the way. These falls, which serve as warm-up acts, can be viewed from the trail.

By the way, remember that the trail to Raven Cliffs Falls is an in-andout trail. In other words, after hiking to the falls, you’ve then got to backtrack and hike back out the way you came. It should go without saying that you must leave yourself enough time to do that safely. The sun sets quickly in those mountain stream valleys. You don’t want to be hiking out of this one in the dark.

Finally, and this is important, remember that any attempt to climb to the top a waterfall, especially this one, is dangerous. Don’t try it. Really.

People have been seriously injured while trying to access the top of this waterfall.

If you stay on the trail, however, you’ll find Raven Cliffs Falls to be a destination you’ll not soon forget. After all, how often do get to see a waterfall that plunges through a crack in the earth?

To discover more hiking opportunities near Raven Cliffs Falls, check out the great hiking trails of Unicoi State Park in Steve Hudson’s books “Hiking Unicoi.”

It’s available directly from Chattahoochee Media (chattahoocheemedia.com), from Amazon, and from many local outdoor shops.

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Spill: Continued from Page 4 Part of the preparation in dealing with incidents like this, Ryan said, is building relationships with local communities. The company has established relationships with first responders in all communities along its system, so they are not having to exchange business cards when an emergency hits.

“That preparation and engagement paid off in Alabama,” Rogers said.

Back in Alpharetta, Rogers said the company was in response mode with local employees supporting the team at the site.

“All employees, regardless if they were directly involved in the response, were aware and helping in any way they could,” Rogers said.

While site crews worked 12-hour shifts in teams of two, back home in the Alpharetta office many employees were burning the midnight oil as well, Rogers said.

Up until 18 years ago, Colonial Pipeline had registered a series of similar system mishaps, including an 18,900-gallon spill in the Bear Creek watershed near Athens in 1997. Because of this and six other spills in four years, the EPA fined the company $34 million.

Since then, the company changed top management and has instituted some of the highest safety standards in the industry.

The turnaround was dramatic, with the company receiving the American Petroleum Industry’s Distinguished Environmental and Safety Award four years in a row, from 1999-2002.

The company’s community outreach includes local environmental groups, such as Riverkeeper organizations. It

All employees, regardless if they were directly involved in the response, were aware and helping in any way they could.”

RYAN ROGERS Colonial Pipeline spokesman also institutes monitoring practices along its pipelines, such as weekly aerial inspections and regular mowing and clearing of its right of way.

Rogers said crews this week have nearly all the detention ponds cleaned up and will begin further remediation, such as taking soil samples and survey habitat for any damage.

“Basically, we want to leave it in better shape than it was before all of this happened,” Rogers said.

The company will also examine the damaged pipe to determine the cause of the leak.

Meanwhile, Rogers said gas is flowing to distributers, and the needle is moving off empty at most East Coast gas stations. Gas prices in metro Atlanta remain higher than three weeks ago but are declining, according to the website GasBuddy.

“It takes a few days from that time for things to return to complete normal, but we’re definitely heading in that direction to where supply won’t be an issue any more,” Rogers said.

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Alpharetta to delay vote on City schedules open house to display options

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Public interest has prompted city officials to extend deliberation on selecting a site to build a multi-million-dollar parking deck in downtown Alpharetta.

Mayor David Belle Isle announced that residents will get another chance Monday to learn about and comment on proposed sites for the public facility that will be located west of Main Street.

“We decided to start with a town hall presentation before the (Oct. 3) City Council meeting,” the mayor said.

Belle Isle said the presentation will include displays of the three proposed sites and a new fourth site that may serve as a compromise to opposing views expressed to the City Council at its last meeting on Sept. 19.

At that meeting, about 80 residents turned out to speak on the issue. Most sought to reverse the City Council’s earlier decision to build the deck between Roswell and Old Roswell streets,

arguing that the location has become a gathering point for pedestrians attending outdoor events and festivals.

Most also argued that a deck on the site ignores a recommendation within the city’s Downtown Master Plan which promotes that area of downtown as “pedestrian-friendly.”

At the same time, a handful of speakers who favor the Roswell Street site countered that all other options placed parking a quarter of a mile away from the retail district. Such distance might be fine for restaurants, they argued, but not for retail shoppers who would struggle with bags over the long walk to their cars.

Belle Isle said the council was originally scheduled to vote on the site for a second time during the Oct. 3 meeting, but that vote will be delayed until the public has time to digest all the proposals.

Currently, the city is officially considering three sites: • Site A, the one chosen in August situated between Old Roswell and Roswell streets

• Site C, located farther south and west between Roswell Street and Cotton Alley • Site D, located on Milton Avenue just east of Rest Haven Cemetery The consensus among most who spoke at the Sept. 19 meeting was to build the deck at Site D, about two blocks north and west of the downtown center.

One other proposal pitched at the Sept. 19 meeting by Fulton County School Board member Katie Reeves involved a joint venture with the school district to build a parking deck at the site of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue, not far from Site D. The deck would be part of the district’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics campus planned for north Fulton.

Reeves said she, along with highlevel district officials, met earlier this year to share the idea with city leaders.

The meeting, she said, was an informal proposal because the STEM campus was contingent upon voters renewing the one-cent education sales tax in May. “There had been very informal discussions with the district staff and

If SPLOST passes, we’re moving ahead with the STEM campus. I would have expected that they might’ve gotten back to us and say either we don’t want to sit at the table with you or maybe sit at the table with you and see whether the numbers match.

That actually never happened.”

KATIE REEVES Fulton County School Board member the city staff about the parking deck,” Reeves said. “We said that might work here since you want a green and walkable area.”

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parking deck But no one from either side got back to each other after the sales tax passed May 24.

The old Milton High School campus is 42 acres, and the informal proposal called for a parking deck with 500 spaces. Plans called for allowing student and school staff exclusive rights to the upper level spaces during school hours. The remainder of the spaces would be open for public use.

“The last thing I know is we let them know we were planning this,” Reeves said. “If SPLOST passes, we’re moving ahead with the STEM campus. I would have expected that they might’ve gotten back to us and say either we don’t want to sit at the table with you or maybe sit at the table with you and see whether the numbers match. That actually never happened.”

Sharing cost of a parking deck sounds appealing to Councilman Mike Kennedy, who is the council’s liaison to community development and the school district.

Problem is, he said, that’s not all there is to it.

He said a couple of city officials and staff met with school officials about a

year ago to discuss the plan, but the idea never gained traction because of the expense.

“Long story short, you may recall Katie has said Fulton County Schools does not have the money to build a parking deck,” Kennedy said. “My understanding of their idea of a partnership is that they’re willing to kick in an acre or two of land on the old Milton High School site if we will build the deck. So, 100 percent of the cost would still be on the city.”

Plus, Kennedy added, the district is looking to build a much larger deck − up to 500 spaces compared to the city plan for about 300 spaces − which would add significantly to the cost.

“She’s probably talking about a $10 million deck, and we only have about $5 or $6 million budgeted,” he said.

“There’s no way we could build a deck that big.”

Another factor to consider, Kennedy said, is that the district’s STEM campus project may not begin for another couple of years. That timeline does not match up with the city’s aspirations.

“We’re talking about getting something started before the end of this

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This is a rendering of Fulton County Schools' proposed STEM education campus to be built on the site of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue in Alpharetta. The site plan shows a shared parking deck at the southeast corner of the campus. year,” Kennedy said. “It’s conceivable we may do something with them in the future, but not only does the financial part of this not line up, but the timetables don’t match.”

Still, Kennedy is not shutting out discussion with the school district.

“If they came and presented something to us that made sense, absolutely, we’d take a look at it,” he said.

“On the one hand, we want to move quickly, on the other hand we’re not going to rush into it and make a bad decision, or at least try not to.”

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Veolia Water Technologies donates to library nonprofit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Veolia Water Technologies recently donated $4,500 to the Friends of the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, located at 9560 Spruill Road.

The mission of the Friends of Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library is to cultivate a closer relationship between the community and the library, to promote knowledge of library services and resources, and to provide assistance for library events.

The generous gift from neighboring company, Veolia, will help the group fund special programs at the library.

The programs include Chess Club, Target Family Reading Nights, SAT Prep, Teen Book Club, Summer Programs for Teens and Children, Habitat Garden, Poetry Group, Author-in-Residence and Writers Workshops.

The Friends of the Northeast/Spruill Library President, David Johnson, said he was thrilled to accept the gift on behalf of his nonprofit group and looks forward to expanding the group’s program support for the library branch.

“We couldn’t be happier about the financial support we have received from Veolia. These funds can immediately be put to work in our branch’s outreach efforts while supporting events

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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 BUTLER 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 as 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 passion-

... Whatever it takes to get the job done is important as my role as president.

I’m not just a figurehead – I definitely get my hands dirty.”

STEPHANIE BUTLER NAFL president ate about the sport and became more involved with the group.

After just three years of volunteering, Butler was named the team mom 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 family.

“The NFL says that football is family, and it truly is,” she said.

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Johns Creek tramples Northview, 35-8

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Gladiators beat crosstown rivals for second straight season

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. − Two years ago, the inaugural game of the crosstown rivalry between Northview and Johns Creek was held. In that season, Northview began 4-0, including a dominating 50-7 win over Johns Creek, as the Gladiators fell to 0-4 and went on to post a 1-9 record.

What a difference two years makes.

Johns Creek (4-1, 3-0) beat rivals Northview (0-4, 0-2) last Friday, 35-8, as the teams have undergone a role reversal from two years ago. After making the playoffs the past two season and compiling a 13-9 record, Northview remains winless after four games. Meanwhile, Johns Creek currently leads the Region 7-AAAAAA standings and looks poised for its first playoff appearance since 2012.

Northview’s offense continued to struggle. Starting quarterback Colton McDaniel was yanked after the first quarter after throwing two interceptions. He was replaced by freshman Parker Poteet for the remainder of the game.

The Titans managed just 93 yards total on offense, 45 of those yards coming on a single play against Johns Creek’s second-team defense.

Daquez Crawford and Bryce McCain each had an interception for the Gladiators, with McCain returning his interception 29 yards for a touchdown, The Johns Creek defense also compiled four sacks and held Northview to just 12 yards rushing on 33 attempts.

The Gladiator’s offense was led by its ground game once again, totaling 213 yards with 6.5 yards per carry.

Matthew Taylor led the team in rushing with 109 yards, followed by Gerard Hurst with 76 yards. Taylor scored on an 80-yard rush, while Hurst and quarterback Gibson added rushing touchdowns of their own.

Gibson was 10-15 through the air for 115 yards with a touchdown. Matt Kriteman and Zach Williams combined for seven receptions and 83 yards, with Williams coming down with Johns Creek’s sole touchdown reception.

Northview’s offensive struggles

began immediately, as the Titans were called for two penalties on their opening drive before McDaniel was intercepted

by Crawford at the Northview 30 yard line. After a 26-yard rush from Taylor and a four-yard touchdown rush from Gibson, the Gladiators found themselves up 7-0 less than two minutes into the game.

Northview’s defense, which played solidly throughout the game but had no help from the offense, forced a turnover on downs on the Gladiators’ next possession. However, McCain’s pick-six would give Johns Creek a 14-0 lead just over a minute later.

On Northview’s ensuing drive, a near disaster for Northview spelled the end for McDaniel’s night.

McDaniel looked for Emeke Nwanze on a screen, but Johns Creek’s Nick Lancaster went untouched into the backfield and broke up the pass, which was ruled a backwards pass. Nwanze gathered in the ball in the end zone and avoided a safety by rushing to the 5-yard line.

Northview’s defense forced another turnover on downs when Johns Creek attempted a fourth-and-3 on the Northview 12 yard line. But once again, the Titans offense failed to move the ball, resulting in a three-and-out. The Titans had five three-and-outs in the game.

Johns Creek added another touchdown, a 12-yard pass from Gibson to Zach Williams to take a 21-0 lead into halftime. Northview’s offense compiled just 14 yards in the first half.

The Gladiators opened the second half with a play to quell any hopes of a Northview comeback as Taylor rushed for an 80-yard touchdown on the first offensive play of the third quarter.

Northview’s sole score of the game came from its defense late in the game when Michael Harps III recovered a fumble in the end zone.

With the win, Johns Creek remains unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAA and holds the outright lead in the region standings. The Gladiators will be on the road against Cambridge next week.

Northview will host Dunwoody.

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The race, which is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, starts in the parking lot of Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway at 6:45 p.m. Awards will be presented around 8 p.m.

Participants can register to run, walk or donate as a ghost runner. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and pasta dinner. All proceeds will go to the Alpharetta Police Athletic League, a nonprofit youth program dedicated to providing an environment of “leaders building leaders” for North Fulton County youth.

Through this program, police officers, firefighters and community volunteers teach and mentor youth in an effort to build mutual respect, understanding and trust.

“As a volunteer and board member, I have personally witnessed the incredible impact PAL and its programs continue to have on kids from elementary to high school,” said Mike Hiffa, executive vice president of Jackson Healthcare and chairman of the race committee since its inception.

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MILTON, Ga. — Cross country teams from across North Fulton traveled to Milton High School to participate in the Fulton County Championship Sept. 17.

The Alpharetta High School boys varsity team finished fourth, taking home a trophy. Robert Chappell led the Raiders, finishing in seventh place, just 28 seconds off the course record. Sean Rager and Will Ashe were close behind in 12th and 14th places respectively.

All three runners received medals. Jason Song and Patrick Leitner rounded out the scorers.

The AHS girls varsity team finished sixth. Courtney Stuart finished 21st and received a medal. Lamis Al-Wazani and Margaret Brehm were close behind.

Kira Wiklund and Emma Fairlie completed the scorers.

Matthew Buxbaum led the boys junior varsity team. Arat Joanico and Boston Jones were close behind. Madison Tigert and MacKenzie Mazer led the girls junior varsity team.

David Zhang led the boys in the open race. Lauren Nash, running her first race, was the overall winner of the

girls open race in a time that was comparable to the times in the girls varsity race.

Johns Creek High School Senior Vivian Wang, was the Johns Creek leader with a time of 26:33.12 minutes in the Girls’ Open 5K division, where JCHS was second to host Milton High School.

The Boys’ Open 5K division found Anant Gupta, junior, running a time of 22:04.25 minutes and leading JCHS to a third place finish.

The Girls’ junior varsity 5K race was won by freshman Claire Murray in 22:55.63 minutes, and Johns Creek was second overall. Adar Horowitz, junior, was the Johns Creek leader in 19:42.90 minutes in the Boys junior varsity 5K, where JCHS finished fifth.

Girls’ varsity was once again led by junior Allison Rothrock in 22:09.80 minutes, with JCHS third. Senior Matthew Wozniak went a fast 18:51.64 minutes in Boys’ varsity 5K and Johns Creek was seventh overall.

The cross country team will go head to head with Chattahoochee Friday, Sept. 23.

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Roswell wins big over Archer, Chattahoochee blanks Dunwoody

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Newnan fought back in the second half, cutting West’s lead to 26-21 in the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines held on to capture a win in their final non-region game of the season. West’s defense held Newnan to 3-13 on third downs.

Roswell 47, Archer 0

Roswell’s defense had another domineering performance as the Hornets shut out Archer and remain unbeaten after four games in its tough non-region schedule. Hornets’ quarterback Malik Willis accumulated four touchdowns, two rushing and two passing. Roswell’s defense forced a safety, a fumble and interception in the win. Roswell opens region play against undefeated Lassiter this week.

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Woodstock 35, North Forsyth 3 Chattahoochee 41, Dunwoody 0 The Cougars recorded their second shutout of the season with a dominating win over Dunwoody in the teams’ first meeting since 1999. Hooch improved to 2-1 in region play with the win, but it now enters a tough stretch of region games that includes Centennial this week followed by Johns Creek.

North Forsyth struggled to contain Woodstock quarterback Garrett Bass, who compiled 217 yards passing and 81 yards rushing with four touchdowns.

North’s offense was held to just over 150 total yards, their only points coming off of an Arthur Boyzo field goal.

Kennesaw Mountain 32, Forsyth Central 17 Centennial 35, Cambridge 14

Lambert 38, Wheeler 35

Lambert is making a habit of close games this season, but this time it wound up on the winning end of things.

After two close losses to Cherokee and Lanier, Lambert held on against Wheeler to improve to 2-3 on the season.

Lambert led by 10 with under three minutes remaining, but the Wildcats would cut the lead to three with a touchdown with 1:39 remaining. Lambert would recover Wheeler’s onside kick, but its offense was unable to run out the clock. However, Wheeler was unable to score with just 32 seconds to work with, giving the Longhorns the win in the teams’ firstever meeting.

Lassiter Trojans looked like they would blow out South Forsyth with their 35-0 lead. However, South clawed back into the game, but ultimately fell short in the final non-region game of the season. Davis Shanley threw three touchdowns and two interceptions, and South’s defense held the Trojans scoreless in the second half, but South was unable to overcome the early deficit.

After winning its opening two region games, Cambridge fell to Centennial, who improved to 2-1 in region play with the win. Centennial’s Casen Conway had a standout performance, throwing 10-16 for 114 yards and rushing for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the win. All five of the Knights’ touchdowns came on rushing plays.

Forsyth Central dropped its first game of the season in its final non-region game against Kennesaw Mountain.

The Mustangs led 26-7 in the third quarter before the Bulldogs’ scored 10 unanswered points to cut the lead to 10, but both teams were shut out in the fourth. Kennesaw Mountain compiled 381 total yards, 262 of those yards coming on the ground. Sabrian Howard rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown for Central.

West Forsyth 26, Newnan 21 Lassiter 35, South Forsyth 21 With more than half of the second quarter remaining, the undefeated

West Forsyth won its third straight game after denying a comeback bid from Newnan. West shut out Newnan in the first half and scored three touchdowns on two passes from Kiernan Hamilton to Ben Bresnahan and a 53-yard rush

McCallie (TN) 56, Blessed Trinity 6 Blessed Trinity fell to another nonGeorgia team, getting crushed by McCallie, one of the top teams in Tennessee, on the road last Friday. BT couldn’t contain McCallie’s offense, giving up 528 yards. BT’s offense compiled 115 passing yards and 120 rushing but committed four turnovers. BT’s sole score came on a 5-yard pass from Jake Smith to Ryan Davis. Smith threw 10-23 in the loss. BT begins region play against White County after a bye this week.

Pinecrest 17, Mt. Pisgah 14 In a matchup of two of the top teams in Region 6-A, Pinecrest used two fourth-quarter scores to squeak by Mt. Pisgah. Pisgah took a 14-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but Pinecrest would bounce back, scoring a touchdown and adding the eventual game-winning field goal. Pinecrest and Fellowship Christian sit atop the region standings at 2-0 in region play with Pisgah in third at 2-1.

Walker 28, St. Francis 0

St. Francis fell to 0-2 in region play with its second consecutive loss to Walker. St. Francis surrendered a rushing touchdown in each quarter as its offense was stagnant. The Knights had negative rushing yards on the game and only accumulated 41 passing yards. St. Francis travels to play Whitefield Academy this week.

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Cambridge senior pitcher Austin Weiermiller was named the Most Valuable Pitcher at the inaugural Wilson Premier Classic in Florida.

Weiermiller shines at national baseball tournament Cambridge southpaw named Most Valuable Pitcher

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. − Cambridge senior Austin Weiermiller began his senior baseball season by garnering national attention as he was named the Most Valuable Pitcher at the inaugural Wilson Premier Classic, a tournament of national travel teams, in Sarasota, Fla., Sept 15-18.

Weiermiller earned the accolade representing his Virginia-based travel team, the EvoShield Canes.

The event pitted 14 elite travel baseball organizations against one another in the three-day tournament, showcasing some of the most talented and sought-after high school players in the country. Weiermiller’s performance

helped the Canes finish as runner-up in the event.

“It means a lot to me to be able to win the award in the inaugural event,” said Weiermiller. “I have to thank my defense who bailed me out a few times.”

Weiermiller said the opportunity to pitch in the event gave him a chance to compete at a high level, undoubtedly helping him prepare for the upcoming Cambridge season.

“Wilson put on a great event and it was great to be playing against other top teams with a lot of talent,” he said.

Weiermiller will continue to play for the Canes, who he joined a year ago, until late fall when the travel season ends. Afterward, he will focus on leading Cambridge in its first season in Class 6A. Last season, Weiermiller led the Bears to the second round of the playoffs with a 6-1 record, accumulating 69 strikeouts and a 1.71 ERA in 45 innings pitched.

He says he expects the Bears to win

It means a lot to me to be able to win the award in the inaugural event. I have to thank my defense who bailed me out a few times.”

AUSTIN WEIERMILLER Cambridge pitcher, Wilson Premier Classic Most Valuable Pitcher in their new region and new classification.

“I think we are going to be really good,” he said. “Obviously we lost a few seniors but we are going to be a senior-heavy team this year, so that will give us a lot of experience and leadership.

“I think our identity will be pitching and defense, as it has always been, and if we maintain that identity throughout the season we will have a really successful year.”

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before Weiermiller spends the next four years on the west coast. Entering his junior season, Weiermiller committed to play baseball at Stanford University.

Commenting on his choice of a school so far away from home, Weiermiller said, “It was where I wanted to be, and I just felt at home [at Stanford].

Obviously the academics are unbelievable. Baseball could end at any time, so if I’m injured, the academic aspect at Stanford really stuck out to me.”

Weiermiller said he plans to major in mathematics-based studies.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-24 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers October 6, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Specialty Shop Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Candy Nature Products, Inc. d/b/a Amy’s Natural Foods 10591 Old Alabama Rd. Conn.

Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Owner Candy Nature Products, Inc. Registered Agent Rebecca Iannucci

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PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on Sept 14, 2016 for Retail Package on Premises of Malt Beverage, and Wine.

CITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES RFQ # 17-1007 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for CITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES from qualified consultants to provide project management, right-of-way acquisition, construction management, and construction inspection services.

BUSINESS NAME Alpharetta Bridge, LLC Dba Shell Food Mart #510 10645 State Bridge Rd Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS BUSINESS NAME Alpharetta Bridge, LLC Dba Shell Food Mart #510 10645 State Bridge Rd Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner, Sana Momin

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Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-286 SARGENT RD. @ MCGINNIS FERRY RD. FLORIDA-T The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the Sargent Rd. @ McGinnis Ferry Rd. Florida T Continuethrough Lane Project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00PM. on October 13, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on October 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room, 4th floor.

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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Phone fraud cons woman out of $1K JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a case of fraud Sept. 14, when she was swindled out of $1,000 over the phone.

The woman had received a call the previous day from someone claiming to represent the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department. The caller told the woman that she had a suspended license and needed to purchase two $500 ReloadIt cards to pay off fines.

The woman did so and read off the card numbers to the caller.

When the woman realized she had been duped, she contacted the ReloadIt card company, but they told her that the funds were already claimed.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposal located within The City of Johns Creek is scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above.

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-023 Gustavo Moreschi R-4A (Single Family Dwelling) Conditional 200 Winnipeg Lane To allow a pool deck in the front yard; and within 10-feet of the side property line.

ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR WILLS PARK BATTING PAVILION ITB 17-001 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the WILLS PARK BATTING PAVILION, including, but not limited to: Construction of an approximately 7,000 square feet batting pavilion at Wills Park near fields 1 - 4. The pavilion will house (5) large batting cages, (1) pitching lane, and a soft toss area. This pavilion will be on a concrete slab with a roof, but no walls, enclosed with black vinyl link fence and lighted for night time usage.

The ITB document, including project scope and bidder requirements, will be available online Thursday, September 15, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta, login required to review documents. Bids are due Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Abigail Shipp at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

2 fake checks found after real ones vanish MILTON, Ga. — A local business reported check fraud Sept. 14 after receiving two checks that returned as not valid.

The owner of the business, who pays the businesses’ consignors with checks, typically lays out the checks for the consignors to pick up on North Main Street.

Two of the checks, however, went missing for a short while before they were found and given to the consignors.

When the consignors tried to cash the checks, their banks told them that the checks were invalid.

The owner contacted her bank about the checks and was informed that they had been deposited already.

She filed a fraud case with the bank and contacted police.

Door smashed, $5K in tech, cash missing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A local business reported a forced burglary Sept. 12, when employees noticed that the glass patio door had been smashed out.

Police arrived to the store at Medlock Bridge Road and found that the cash register had been broken into and the office had been ransacked.

An employee confirmed that $3,800 in cash had been taken. Some of the

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-25 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers October 6, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT Cutter Cigar Emporium, LLC d/b/a Cutter Cigar Emporium 4915 Windward Parkway Suite 100 Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Owner Cutter Cigar Emporium, LLC Registered Agent Russell R. Sutton

cash had been hidden in a file cabinet that only another employee would have known about, said the employee.

Five iPad Minis, each valued at $400, were also missing along with a $600 Cannon Rebel TI camera.

The business owners next door told police that the power had gone out in their businesses the day before.

Wanted man found during police patrol ROSWELL, Ga. — A wanted man was arrested Sept. 7 by Roswell police.

Officers were patrolling on Old Holcomb Bridge road, when one saw a suspicious silver Chevy Impala.

The car, listed as belonging to a woman, was being driven by a man and was flagged in the system for involvement in a drug arrest. The report cited a man, 32-year-old Doshawn Davis, who was additionally wanted in Cedartown for felony theft by taking.

When police pulled the Impala over, the driver was identified as Davis. He was arrested without incident.

Shed broken into, car parts stolen ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported a forced burglary Sept. 8 with multiple items stolen from his local business.

The man called police when he noticed that there were items missing from the business’s storage shed, located on Holcomb Bridge Road. The missing items include tires, rims and catalytic converters, with a total value of $1,600. He said they were last seen Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Two of the locks for the shed were cut and part of the shed was broken.

DEATH NOTICES Milton Chris Blane, 82, of Cumming, passed away September 19, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Maxie Jasper Hubbard, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Michael Lanier Martin, 56, of Forsyth County, passed away September 19, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Linda Diane Noland, 66, of Forsyth County, passed away September 14, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Willie Jean Watson, 84, of Cumming, passed away September 13, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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they renamed the paper The Revue & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly.

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NFCC is a 501(c)3 human services nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of homelessness and hunger in North Fulton by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. Located in Roswell, NFCC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Outcomes Analyst, parttime bilingual: NFCC is a locally supported, volunteer based organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. The Outcomes Analyst will collect, record, and report follow-up data to measure client outcomes. The successful candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English) with excellent oral/written communication skills, database management and experience working with a low income population.

Statistical training a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume or pick up application & job description at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or bduffy@ nfcchelp.org

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Yard Sale ALPHARETTA Christ The Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4655 Webb Bridge Road, on the right before Webb Bridge Park. Saturday 10/1, 8am-12pm. HUGE! Lots of furniture, toys, electronics, clothing, household, sports equipment, more!

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