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Nearly 2,400 people watch Drvin’ N’ Cryin’ at Newton Park during Johns Creek summer concert series.
Summer concert series ends on high note 2,400 attend Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ concert By JOE PARKER news@appenmedaigroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Around 2,400 people attended the final concert of the Johns Creek summer concert series featuring the band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ at Newton Park on Sept. 19. The summer concert series, which ran from June to September and was free of charge, showcased four concerts from four different bands including ’80s tribute bands The Molly Ringwalds and Electric Avenue, Billy Joel tribute band The Stranger, and Drivin’ N’ Cryin’. Atlanta-based Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ released their first al-
bum “Scarred But Smarter” in 1985 and their 1990 album, “Fly Me Courageous,” was certified gold. Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ drew the biggest crowd in the two years Johns Creek has put on the summer concert series. According to Kirk Franz, recreation manager of Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Department, the crowd spilled outside of the amphitheater. “The last two concerts gave us a good feel for the limits of what our amphitheater can hold,” Franz said. “The turnout was a lot better than the first year.” The Stranger drew nearly as big a crowd as Drivin’ N’ Cryin ’— an estimated 2,200
people attended that show. This year, tables were available for rent at the concerts and were sold out for the final two shows of the series. The tables cost $200 to reserve and seated eight people. Franz said tables were used instead of rows of chairs to allow more room for dancing. In addition to the live music, food trucks, including King of Pops, provided attendees with munchies. Beer and wine were also available for purchase. Franz said the concert series has been “very successful” in its first two years and a push for a third year is underway. The concert series has been added to a proposed budget for next year and will need to be approved.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Linda Schultz looks back over a decade spent on the Fulton County Board of Education, and realizes the reason that compelled her to run in the first place served as her guiding principal until she stepped down on Sept. 1. It was always about all the students, she said, and not just those who resided within District 1. Schultz said she came across campaign materials from her first election in 2004 inch which she wrote, “Our greatest challenge facing the school system is raising the achievement of ALL students. We must focus on the individual needs of each student, and give local schools the resources
and flexibility to address these needs.” At the time, divisions were apparent in a school system looked at as three separate factions – North Fulton, Sandy Springs and South Fulton – and a global approach was often lacking when it came to decision making. While issues remain, and likely always will, Fulton’s move to becoming a charter system has helped create a school system where decision making is mostly in the hands of parents, communities and local schools. “The decision to become a charter system really changed the mindset of the system to work towards this local flexibility,” said Schultz, who points to that process as what
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Man shows up to court drunk MILTON, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested Sept. 21 after allegedly showing up to court drunk. Police say a vehicle was in the Milton City Hall parking lot and nearly hit a police officer at about 2 p.m.. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was allegedly disoriented and could not find the entrance to the court. Inside the courtroom, staff noticed the man smelled of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and disorderly conduct.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A $2,700 ring was reported missing from an Alpharetta home Sept. 16. The victim told police he bought the ring as an anniversary present for his wife. It is a silver band with diamonds on it. His wife wore the ring that day when she received it, then took it off and placed it on a bathroom sink when she went to bed. The following day, the home had contractors in to do work. When the wife went to put on the ring, it was missing. The contractors denied having the ring and it was not found on them.
CORRECTION In the Sept. 24 issue of the Herald the Page 18 article on “Seniors dinner & movie” erred when it stated the date night was a partnership between the restaurant and Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Department. The city is not allowed to engage in such arrangements. The restaurant’s agreement was with the citizen who organized the event. The city was not involved in those discussions.
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How they voted Rezoning for senior care center Zapowski N Davenport Y Bodker Y Gray Y Broadbent N Peachtree Corners intergovernmental agreement Zapowski Y Davenport Y Bodker Y Gray Y Broadbent Y 2016 Budget Zapowski Y Davenport Y Bodker Y Gray Y Broadbent Y Expansion of Atlanta Chinese Christian Church parking lot Zapowski Y Davenport Y Bodker Y Gray Y Broadbent Y Recreation and parks will
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see a 27 percent decrease in spending from the 2015 budget due in large part to a 33 percent decrease in contracted spending. However, repairs and maintenance are up to $300,000 from $272,015. Although spending on the city’s fire units will be down 6 percent from 2015, four additional jobs were created. In addition, the Johns Creek Police Department will add four positions. Police spending will be up 7 percent. Mayor Mike Bodker thanked the council for their approval of the 2016 budget, noting, “This is the most collaborative council I’ve ever worked with.” The council in a 3-2 vote also approved the rezoning of a vacant tract of land on the 12000 block of Findley Road to allow construction of a memory care facility. The facility would total 35,261 square feet in 48 units that could hold 96 beds for “frail” elderly; in this case, those suffering from dementia or memory loss. The property was originally zoned as O-1 for office buildings or as a hotel and conference center.
Though staff recommended a denial of the rezoning, council members voted to approve the rezoning in a 3-2 vote. Council members Leonard Zaprowski and Steve Broadbent voted against the measure. After citing his parents’ experiences with Alzheimer’s disease, Bodker said he was initially opposed to rezoning but that he flipped “180 degrees” on the measure and urged the council to reconsider, citing its close proximity to Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Zaprowski, one of the two councilmembers in opposition, said he would like to continue with the comprehensive plan for the city, which he felt was not in accordance with rezoning the tract.
This is the most collaborative council I’ve ever worked with.” MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor “We have to follow those guidelines set in place,” said Zaprowski, who voted for denial. In a unanimous decision, the city council also approved an intergovernmental agreement between the city and Peachtree Corners that dictates that, through a contractor, Johns Creek will provide Peachtree Corners with personnel and equipment for Peachtree Corners’ public works projects at no cost to Johns Creek. The council also unanimously approved a special-use permit that would allow the expansion of the parking lot for Atlanta Chinese Christian Church.
Johns Creek fire, police host ‘Community Safety Day’ Oct. 3 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Fire and Police departments will perform several demonstrations as part of “Community Safety Day” on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the State Bridge Corners Shopping Center (Home Depot and Target Parking lots, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek). Community Safety Day, a free event and precursor to Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10), helps heighten awareness about basic safety issues. Firefighters and police officers perform a variety of rope rescue, motorcycle, K-9 and fire extinguisher demonstrations, SWAT exercises, and women’s safety demonstrations to show some of the many skills they use regularly. Attendees can ask questions of Johns Creek firefighters and police officers and learn about public safety vehicles and equipment. Informational handouts and safety checklists are available and the event features children’s activities and food and drinks. —Jonathan Copsey
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Crabapple Fest, events Oct. 3-4 Weekend of fun in North Fulton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The weekend of Oct. 3 is a busy one for the new fall season in North Fulton. Several events will occur that are sure to entertain the family. Milton sees the return of the annual Crabapple Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple “There is a little bit for the whole family,” said Peyton Jameson, president of the Crabapple Community Association, which, along with the city, throws the party. He said approximately 30,000 people are expected to pack the Crabapple crossroads. Nearly 100 juried vendors will sell their wares, antiques and art for the crowds while kids can play on rides and enjoy games. Later in the day, an 8-foot-tall LED TV screen will broadcast the UGA vs. Alabama football game, thanks to Carl Black Buick GMC of Roswell. All the while, local restaurants will serve up their best food and drinks. “If you came last year and enjoyed it, you’ll have a better time this year,” Jameson said. Parking and attendance are free. Shuttles will be available all day from Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Milton High School and Crabapple Baptist Church. Crabapple Fest is located in the heart of downtown Milton at 12650 Crabapple Road. For more information about Crabapple Fest, visit www. crabapplefest.com. In neighboring Alpharetta, the annual Scarecrow Harvest will take over Alpharetta City
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If you go What: Crabapple Fest When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 3 Where: 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton Info: www.crabapplefest. com What: Scarecrow Harvest When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oct. 3 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: www.alpharetta. ga.us What: Brew Moon Festival When: 6:30 – 11 p.m, Oct. 3 Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Info: www.alpharetta. ga.us What: Hembree Farm Flea Fling Where: 775 Hembree Road, Roswell When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 3 Info: www. roswellhistoricalsociety. org What: Roswell Wine Festival Where: Canton Street, Roswell When: 2 – 5 p.m., Oct. 4 Info: www. roswellwinefestival.com Hall Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For 10 years, the event has gathered students, businesses, nonprofit organizations, neighborhoods and families to create their own scarecrows. Each year, about 100 elementary school classes create unique and whimsical scarecrows. Awards will be given at noon for the best scarecrows. Meanwhile, listen to country music with High Cotton, enjoy games of crow-cornhole, hayrides to a log cabin, quirky face painting, historical demos, artsy activities, stimulating storytelling and engaging inflatables. The event will be held at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, at city hall. That night, the annual Brew Moon Fest will take over downtown Alpharetta for fun of a more adult nature. Milton Avenue will be closed off for the event. Local restaurants will pull out their
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The Crabapple Fest takes place 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in Milton. Down the road, the Scarecrow Harvest takes place 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Alpharetta City Hall. fare while Georgia breweries and local vendors open their taps to many types of beer. Live music will be provided by the Electric Avenue Band and Yacht Rock Schooner. For tickets and more information, visit alpharettabusinessassociation.com. In Roswell, look for antiques and treasures at the seventh-annual Flea Fling at Hembree Farm. Books, antiques, furniture, kids’ toys, housewares and more will be for sale with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of the Historic Hembree Farmhouse. This site is one of the oldest homesteads in the county. The Fling will be from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 775 Hembree Road. Parking is available on the grounds. For more information, visit www.roswellhistoricalsociety. org. The next day, Oct. 4, Canton Street in Roswell will host the third-annual Roswell Wine Festival from 2-5 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite restaurants. Ticket holders will receive complimentary wine tastings at participating restaurants and as well as commemorative glasses. Ticket sales from the event will support Bert’s Big Adventure, which gives trips to Disney World to children with chronic or terminal illnesses. Proceeds will also be used to build a dog park at Roswell Area Park. For more information, visit www.roswellwinefestival.com.
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Do millennials really want apartments? Why did no one ever tell me that owning a home was more trouble than renting? Be it painting, tweaking, redoing, mowing and general handyman stuff, there is always something that needs fixing or improving. As annoying as owning a home can be, it is still far better than renting, I think. This is mine and I can do what I like with it. In an apartment, no matter how good it is, I would always be at the mercy of a landlord and fluctuating rents. The popular thought these days is that millennials don’t want to own homes. They want the freedom to move around to the trendy parts of town or the country and enjoy walkability and being generally “with it.” I think there is a disconnect between this thought and reality, however. I would argue millennials really have no choice but to rent. To paraphrase a popular, boot-hat-wearing political candidate, the rent is
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too high! With pay low and rent high, these renters are stuck in a cycle of renting with little chance to save up enough for a down payment. Think about it – most millennials are at the beginnings of their careers. Certainly within their first five-10 years (also called “entry level” or “internship level” these days). With rents constantly going up, who can afford them while maintaining that rockin’ social life? As great as places like Alpharetta’s Avalon and Roswell’s Citywalk are, many of their apartments are pricy. I
have not checked recently, but I would wager the majority of renters in these projects are more baby boomers downsizing rather than people in their 20s and early 30s. Apartmentlist.com recently compiled a study of expectations versus reality in renting apartments around the country. What were people looking for and what was available? According to the site, the median rental price for a twobedroom apartment in Atlanta is $1,300 a month, while typical renters are searching for rents of $1,106. This is a 15 percent difference, the report claims. Of course, two of the top cities for cheap rent and high income are Cleveland and Detroit. And who wants to live there? So I would challenge the notion the millennials are more likely to choose renting over owning as a lifestyle choice. Rather, I suggest they have no other choice!
The powerful holding the public accountable The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently discussed the possibility of creating a subarea planning commission for District 2. This new group will be at future meetings to help solve problems regarding government transparency. It also may have something to do with the potential creation of a second city called Sharon Springs. This is a great idea. Government officials are often in the spotlight, with reporters and the citizens they govern frequently urging them to be open and honest. But rarely do we ever see that the other way around. Talks about Sharon Springs have gone on for years and will surely continue for many more. With this new commission, the public will have a chance to really step back and access what’s going on in their county. I applaud the Board of Commissioners for taking this step to really give the people what they want. In a world where they are constantly being beaten down and accused of unfairness, board members
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...Since the creation of a second city is such a huge deal, it is great that Forsyth is trying to keep their citizens involved and informed. have risen above the naysayers and have taken it upon themselves to be open and transparent. I think other government
entities should follow suit and start creating ways for the general public — the people who voted them into office — to fully understand how, what and why they do what they do. As a member of the media, I appreciate when the government employee I’m working with is clear and straightforward about a topic. I understand not everything needs to or can be out in the open. But since the creation of a second city is such a huge deal, it is great that Forsyth is trying to keep their citizens involved and informed. A few weeks ago a presidential hopeful made a statement that isn’t of the popular opinion and therefore was shunned by a few people. However, when I heard what the candidate said, it just made me like that person a little bit more. I may not always agree with what a politician says or does, but I can respect a government and its employees if they are up front. We all know the old saying that honesty is the best policy, and I believe, for governments, that has never been truer.
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We must be doing something right I was contacted by a reader who was not happy that we had printed a letter to the editor that was obviously “wrong.” And that, while we certainly should generally offer both points of view, publishing a point of view so obviously wrong was not acceptable in her opinion. That letter was from an obviously well-educated person who took exception to the Kentucky clerk being required to issue marriage certificates to gay couples. His point was a state’s rights position and he held that the clerk had every right to not issue certificates even though the Supreme Court ruled it was the law of the land. The reader who called to complain then told me how biased we were at the newspaper. I agreed with her that the letter writer was obviously wrong and the Supreme Court ruling had to be honored. But I also told her I was sure that the person who wrote the letter to the editor believed he was completely correct and who was I to judge. Then today I saw a letter in the Revue & News from someone who was responding to my column on Trump. He shared that the column was a disaster and that nothing said was correct – and he wanted to go point-by-point for my “23 points” and correct each and every one. Plus he said we were such a biased newspaper anyway. Really, the point of my column was that the reason Trump is leading the field for the Republican nomination was that people are so fed up with a government that does not get anything done other than attack the other party – both Democrats and Republicans. There is a very simple reason that the two front-runners in the Republican primary do not hold office. This week’s letter writer went on to say all the problems in Congress are Obama’s and the Democrat’s fault and that “compromise” wasn’t necessarily a good thing. I wanted to point out that it takes both parties to govern so, no, it couldn’t be just one side’s fault. The very act of assigning blame to only one party not only is consistent with what is terribly broken with our Congress but also destroys any possible credibility of the letter writer. That my primary point is supported by poll after poll that show both parties at historical low approval ratings – especially the Republican
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Party – I am sure is an inconvenient fact that the letter writer would like to, and in fact does, ignore. I think that the writing on the wall is clear. The American people are done with business as usual from Congress. They are done with politicians in both parties who put party as well as their own personal political wellbeing ahead of country. They are done with numbskulls in Congress who tell us that we are not causing global warming and basically destroying the very environment that we live in. They are done with billionaires trying to buy elections. They are done with a Congress that votes down party lines on such vital issues as nuclear treaties and defense, and they are done with a Congress that too often protects big business at the expense of you and me – the middle class and the poor. The American people are done with fossil fuels. They see where our dependence on dirty energy is taking us and they want renewable energy. What part of that is ambiguous? So, yes, I guess we must be doing something right because we are being criticized from both ends of the political spectrum. We’re being accused of being biased because we’re willing to write about both sides of the equation instead of blindly supporting only one side and twisting the facts and distorting them to try to justify the point of view. Unfortunately, we live in a world of “if you’re not with us, you’re against us,” but it didn’t used to be that way. And this failed logic and behavior is rapidly losing credence with voters, as we see today. The whole deal with Trump is so clear to me: It is a wake-up call to all elected officials to get their act together, learn to work together as a governing body and get good work done or be removed from office. And if you don’t get that yet, watch Mr. Trump and how he does. That should spell it out for you.
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State’s unemployment rate 5.9% in August ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has announced that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was 5.9 percent. The rate was 6.0 percent in July. “This is the first time Georgia’s unemployment rate has dropped below six percent since May 2008,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “The rate declined as our employers laid off the fewest workers for any month in more than 15 years and continued to create jobs.” Most of the decrease in August was due to a decline in temporary claims filed in manufacturing and administrative and support services, which includes temporary employment agencies. And, over the year, claims were down by 15.4 percent. The decline came mostly in manufacturing. The number of jobs in Georgia increased to 4,260,300 in August, 0.1 percent, from July. The growth came mainly in the construction industry. Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.0 percent. The national job-
Over-the-year, the number of jobs in Georgia grew by 2.0 percent. growth rate was 2.1 percent. Most of the job growth in Georgia came in trade, transportation and warehousing. Georgia’s continuing job growth increases the existing demand for skilled workers. The Georgia Department of Economic Development recently announced that it has received a $3 million federal grant to help address the skills-shortage issue. The grant will fund work-based training programs for 30 companies throughout Georgia who are committed to hiring 400 apprentices. Butler encouraged job seekers to utilize the GDOL’s new job listing service, EmployGeorgia, where employers posted 75,207 jobs throughout the state in August. -Isabelle Nguyen
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Schultz: former BOE member looks forward to down time Continued from Page 1 she is most proud as a board member. She stepped down from her board seat on Sept. 1 after moving out of the district, and is now happily settled in her Lake Hartwell home with husband, Dutch, and dog, Bear, where she is enjoying “playing golf, boat rides and travelling.” Schultz said when she ran for re-election three years ago, she had no idea what the next 36 months would have in store, and never imagined not be finishing out her term. “I certainly didn’t anticipate how many changes would happen in our family when I ran for re-election three years ago,” she says, laughing. “It was time to downsize and focus on family with my husband’s retirement and the birth of our first grandchild.” But she knows the board is in good hands, led by the charter-system success and the board’s implementation of a Strategic Plan, which sets focused goals for the system. “It’s easy to get pulled in many directions as a school system – to be reactive to the latest issue or fad,” said Schultz of her support of a Strategic Plan. “However, improving outcomes for our students requires keen, strategic focus
School board to fill vacant District 1 seat in October Appointed member to serve till term expires in Dec. 2016 The Fulton Board of Education is expected to fill the vacant seat in District 1 in October to serve out the remaining 14 months of the four-year term. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Linda Schultz, who stepped down Sept. 1 after moving out of the district. The Fulton Board accepted resumes and letters of applications from District 1 residents interested in filling the board seat, and is now conducting interviews with applicants. “The board will interview potential candidates and make a selection,” explained on the goal. The increases in graduation rates reflect this. I would love to be a part of strategic plan number 2.” Over the past decade, she’s seen the system through an expansive construction plan, rising enrollment, the worst economic crisis in decades, several superintendent changes, and technological advances that changed the look and feel of classrooms. “The district has changed in 10 years – we have about 20,000 more students, and our poverty rate has increased from 33 percent to 46 percent,” said Schultz, “Yet, since
Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “Fulfilling the term, however, does not guarantee the candidate a future seat on the school board as they must still qualify with the Secretary of State’s office and run for election.” Schultz’s term ends Dec. 31, 2016, but the election to the nonpartisan seat has not yet been set by the state. Schultz was first elected to the school board in 2005 and has twice won re-election. District 1 includes parts of Alpharetta and Roswell. Board members are required to live within the district they serve in order to maintain membership on the Board of Education.
2011, our graduation rate has increased [nearly nine percent] to [nearly 79 percent].” Learning is now globally available, with technology options that take learning way outside the walls of the classroom. “In 2005, we had a few desktops in classrooms … iPads didn’t exist, and Facebook just started. Now, students can reach the world on a hand-held device,” said Schultz. “The challenge is no longer finding the information, but how to teach students to analyze the overload of information. And how to use tech-
nology responsibly.” Being a school board member is a part-time job with fulltime responsibility, but Schultz said she enjoyed every moment of her time and appreciates the trust the community had to re-elect her three times. While she won’t miss the traffic and time spent driving across a system spanning 78 miles from north to south, she will miss the people. “What I will miss most is the passion and dedication that our staff and community has for our students. This community embraces every child as their own,” said Schul-
Bear enjoys Lake Hartwell as much as Linda and her husband, Dutch. tz, whose children are now grown and living in Alabama and Utah. And as for advice for the person who will soon fill her seat, Schultz says simply, “Listen and seek to understand.”
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Area students among semifinalists for National Merit scholarships NORTH FULTON, Ga. – High school students from eight North Fulton schools were named semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They will now continue in the competition for more than $32 million in college scholarships to be awarded this spring. In all 145 students from Fulton County were named semifinalists. The students were identified through exceptionally high scores on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which they took as
juniors. As semifinalists, the students now must fulfill several requirements in order to advance to the finalist round. They must submit an application, have high academic performance, be endorsed and recommended by their school leadership, and earn competitive SAT scores. 2016 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists: Alpharetta High School Avni Ahuja, Rohan Bagga, Shubhom Bhattacharya, David Bumsted, Brian Cai, Kelly
Carter, Justin Chu, Shelby Conway, Benjamin Dugger, Megan Evonsion, Harrison C. Feldman, James Fielding, Andrew Fu, Haiwen Gui, Michael Horton, Susan Lee, Sarah Li, Torus Lu, Aparna Maddala, Katharine Nelson, Richard Pei, Manu Poruthoor, Joel Pozin, Rahul Ramesh, Nishant Reddy, Joshua Seides, Christopher Sun, Alice Tang, Varun Tangirala, Charles Tantillo, Derek Wu,Wendy Zheng Cambridge High School Muhammad V. Arethusa,
Parth T. Kumar, Nicolas Leis, Amy Li, Blake Quigley, Conor Wesolowski Centennial High School Justin K. Htay, Mary R. Stephens, Andrew T. Szidon Chattahoochee High School Galen Alderson, Sachit Anandan, Emily Bai, Jiayi Cheng, Siri Choragudi, Aditya Duddikunta, Ahana Gaurav, Kylie Gilde, JiaRu Huang, Tiffanie Leeman, Alexander Patton, Andrew Searles, Joseph G. Shin, Vunya Srinivasa, Jake Wong, Allison Wyman, Alice Zhou Johns Creek High School Kevin Buck, Rachel Chae, Yebin Chae, Catherine Chang, Charlotte Cuccia, Blake Deng, Mihir Dhoot, Yun Ke Du, Kevin Erb, Hersh Gupta, Lauren Ha, Tiffany Hsieh, Chris Kim, Su Hyun Lee, Jessica Li, Richard Li, Jingqiu Lin, Sherry Luo, Reagan A. Matthews, Kevin Meyers, Ahiliya Nat, George Pan, Sriram Pulavarty, Svetha Pulavarty, Rohan Rao, Derek Tang, Ray Xie, Lillie Zhou
Milton High School Morgan Curtis, Harsh Jain, Rupal Khaitan, Agni Kumar, Samantha Lang,Pooja Mehta, Sanat Mohapatra Northview High School Raahul A. Acharya, Sruthi Bayapureddy, Samuel Cai, Sophia Choi, Ankita Das, Meghna Dash, Maxwell Engle, Sweta Ghatti, Joshua J. Gundugollu, Shivani Guturu, Aaron Hui, Shannon Hwu, Keunho Kim, Woo Jae Kim, Hyunjae Lee, Kevin Li, Eric Lian, Youngjoon Lim, Alice Lin, Catherine Liu, Jasmine Liu, Bochen Ma, Jessica Ma, Joseph Pang, Mahima Pirani, Niketa Raj, Sanika Rane, Rishab Rao, Stuti Rao, Saloni Sharma, Kok Tan, Emma Tsaur, Connie Xiao, Lingyi Xin, Tiffany Xu, Iris Yao, Chris Yoon, Alan Zhang, Joanne Zheng, Karen Zheng, Kenny Zhou, Michael J. Zhou, Jennifer Zou Roswell High School Tobie Chang, Kaitlin Dippolito, Matthew McKelvey, Sitara Shirol
Wesleyan School nominates Johns Creek senior, Hannah Peterson, for Jefferson Scholars Competition.
Hannah Peterson nominated for Jefferson Scholars competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Wesleyan senior Hannah Peterson has been nominated for this year’s Jefferson Scholars competition. A faculty committee nominated the Johns Creek teen. High schools across the country are asked to select one senior to participate. Approximately 1,750 students will be nominated by their schools and 120 of those students will be selected as finalists. Last year, 34 students were selected as Jefferson Scholars. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to attract the most promising scholars to the University of Virginia. Nominees are chosen according to the following guidelines: “The foundation seeks to find high school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and scholarship and who show promise of making a significant contribution to the university community as students and to society at large as graduates. We ask that you nominate the student who best exemplifies the Jeffersonian ideals of leadership, scholarship and citizenship.” –Zenzele Price-Richardson
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Study: Quarter of Alpharetta lives in rentals 36% of renters in single-family homes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Rentals have often been seen as a negative when it comes to housing in Alpharetta. With the transient nature of renters, many residents have in the past shared concerns about for-rent neighborhoods – such as apartment complexes – lowering property values and increasing crime. A new study commissioned by the city shows that more than a third of all housing in the city is forrent and many of those are in fact single-family homes, with
a quarter of all residents living in rentals. Ken Bleakly of the Bleakly Advisory Group created the study, which looked at all housing options within the city and how their uses have changed over time, largely since 2000. The city has publicly stated its goal is to have a for-sale vs. for-rent ratio of 85:15. That is, 85 percent of all housing should be for-sale, with 15 percent for-rent. In the past this rental number has been significantly higher (40 percent in 2000) and is on a downward trend, Bleakly said.
“The total number of rental units in the city has decreased from 33 percent in 2000 to about 25 percent [today],” Bleakly told the City Council Sept. 21. This comes as a “significant number” of new housing developments have been added to the city, largely in singlefamily, for-sale neighborhoods. Over the past 13 years, building permits have been issued for single-family homes 72 percent of the time. This does not mean these homes are all for sale, Bleakly said. “A significant portion of your renters don’t live in apartment complexes,” Bleakly reported.
Owner and renter households in Alpharetta 2000-2013 2000 2013 Growth 2000-2013 No. % No. % No. % Population
34,854
59,553
24,699 71%
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21,775 100%
7,864 57%
Owner Households
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13,902 64%
5,515 66%
Renter Households
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7,873 36%
2,349 43%
Source: U.S. Census, Decennial and American Community Survey
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Everybody equates renters with [apartment] complexes. But in North Fulton, a lot of renters live in single-family homes and townhomes.” KEN BLEAKLY Bleakly Advisory Group
How significant is this portion? According to 2013 U.S. Census figures, 36 percent of all single-family homes in Alpharetta were reportedly being used as rentals. “Everybody equates renters with [apartment] complexes,” Bleakly said. “But in North Fulton, a lot of renters live in single-family homes and townhomes.” These renters tend to be younger – Generation X and millennials – and without children. They pay a premium in rent, often over $1,000 a month, can be new to the area thanks to a new job, and are waiting to buy a home. Bleakly did sound a warning – most of Alpharetta’s established apartment complexes
are approaching more than 30 years of age. With a lifespan of about 35 years for a complex, Bleakly said something will need to be done to stop them from becoming overly dilapidated. Council member Jim Gilvin said he was anxious to get back to the 85:15 ratio. “We still have 85:15 in our Comprehensive Plan,” he said. “There is a stated goal in the plan that is very clear. We [should] either support our written goal in the Comprehensive Plan or take it out.” Bleakly suggested instead setting a goal of about 32 percent rentals in the city and cap the number of for-rent developments to be built per year.
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ArtsBridge Foundation gala supports arts education for Georgia youth ATLANTA — ArtsBridge Foundation held a gala Sept. 18 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to raise money to support arts education programs for Georgia students in grades kindergarten to 12th. The gala featured performances by fifth grade students from the Woodland Elementary School Percussion Ensemble, by the Flat Rock Middle School seventh Grade Show Chorus and by eight high school performers who participated in the 2015 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards. A performance by Tony and Emmy Award Winning Broadway sensation Kristin Chenoweth immediately followed the gala. Eight students from Orbit Performing Arts Academy and the eight Shuler Hensley Award nominees performed on stage with Chenoweth during her show. The Shuler Awards students are: Delaney Circe of Buford High School, Brody Grant of North Forsyth High School, Hayden Kerzie of Milton High School, Kelsey Lorenzoni of Cartersville High School, Mary Caroline Owens of Milton High School, L’Oreal Roache of Pope High School, Jeremiah Robinson of Cartersville High School and Connor Wood of Forsyth Central High School.
Kristin Chenoweth sings with students from Orbit Performing Arts Academy and the eight Shuler Hensley Award nominees. “ArtsBridge Foundation gives Georgia students opportunities to experience the arts through -Field Trip programs, Master Classes, and the annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards,” said Joanne Truffelman, co-chair of the 2015 ArtsBridge Foundation gala. “Valery Voyles and I are honored to co-chair this year’s gala and know that our work, along
with the contributions of generous sponsors, attendees and supporters, will make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of young people.” The gala featured a ‘bid-to-give’ auction where attendees were able to support ArtsBridge’s Adopt-A-School program that provides ticket and bus subsidies for students and educators to attend performances during the 2015-16 field trip season.
Johns Creek holds 9th annual Founders Day parade JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Founders Day parade will be held Dec. 5. It caps a week of festivities that celebrates the city’s incorporation in 2006. The 1.4-mile-long parade has grown in popularity with an estimated 10,000 people lining the mile-long route on State Bridge Road. The 2014 parade was rained out, but the parade historically features marching bands, entertaining walkers, horse riders, plus floats built by civic groups, scouts, businesses and homeowners associations. Competition is spirited as groups and organizations vie for best subdivision, best business/civic group and best school/scout float. Past parades have included the World Financial Group’s NASCAR racecar, the Oscar-Mayer Wiener mobile, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Feed and Seed Marching Abominables, the Wells Fargo stagecoach, Medieval Times and the Patriot Brass Band. Last year, the Founders Day parade was named an official Shriners parade, resulting in about 50 Shriner units. Application forms are available online, and will be accepted through Nov. 12. The theme this year is “We are Johns Creek.” –Zenzele Price-Richardson
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“Getting to know these individuals personally in a more intimate environment went a long way in helping to qualify the candidates before the final selections are made,” said NABP Publisher Hans Appen. “It was great to see attendees from all six counties the contest represents and it says a lot about the quality of the contest and how competitive the final selections will be.” Food for the event was sponsored by BurgerFi in Alpharetta. The 40 Under 40 finalists will be announced in early October, with an awards ceremony for the winners to be held Oct. 22. For more about the 40 under 40 and the NABP, visit www. northatlantabusinesspost.com.
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Tracking your win rates Do you keep track of all of the business you win? How about the business you don’t win? When you win or lose business, do you take some time to determine why you had the outcome you did? Tracking your win rates and understanding why you won business or why you lost business will help you in future deals. In order to track your win rates, all of your sales opportunities need to be documented. This can be easily done if you have a customer relationship management (CRM) system, or simply added to an excel spreadsheet if you don’t. Recording information
about each opportunity is also important. In addition to the customer name and what you were trying to sell them, you should include the sales cycle (how long the sales process took), the size of the transaction and why you won or lost. After you have logged this information for a few months, you can begin to analyze the data to determine what you did differently to win business, or what you need to change if you lost business. Maybe you’ll learn that your win rates are higher with smaller deals than bigger deals. Maybe you’ll learn if the sales process is quicker (less days to close
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Comeback Vinyl opens in Alpharetta Business: Comeback Vinyl Opened: August 2015 Owners: Alex Vernon and Karen Vernon (son and mother) What: Comeback Vinyl is a record store selling new and used vinyl records, as well as new turntables and music-related posters, T-shirts and more. Our inventory covers a variety of genres ranging from classic rock, jazz, blues, country, soundtracks, R&B, soul, funk, disco, surf, punk, rap, reg-
gae, comedy, etc. Our goal is to stock records that are in great condition at a fair price. We put out new arrivals several times a week so check back often to see what's new. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Address: 520 S. Main Street, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: 678-580-0583 Website: www.comebackvinyl.com
Focused Direction opens in Johns Creek Business: Focused Direction Opened: Sept. 3, 2014 Owner: Moira Cleary What: Life coaching for teens, Focused Direction helps teens develop their identity while managing their indepen-
dence by creating personalized solutions to manage the challenges of time management and organization. Address: Johns Creek Phone: 203-788-5167 Website: FocusedDirection.Com
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Local freshman has unique hobby Forsyth student buys, sells cars By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As a freshman at Lambert High School, 14-year-old Logan Trembley might not have his driver’s license yet, but he’s been buying and selling cars for years. Initially, he helped his dad. Now the young entrepreneur manages most of the mechanics of buying and selling vehicles himself. He also works on them in his free time. “I currently have a 1993 Ford Mustang,” Trembley said. “One day I would like to have a DMC-12 DeLorean or even a Rolls Royce.”
Following in his father’s footsteps, Trembley said he became interested in cars after seeing how easy it can be to work on them. “I wanted to start because it was a way for me to educate myself more on the cars themselves,” he said. “My favorite part is meeting the people for the first time because you never know who to expect.” Even though most boys his age are mowing lawns or walking dogs for extra money, Trembley buys and sells vehicles worth thousands of dollars and says he has never lost money on any car deal. He credits some of that success
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CocoaTown offers workshops ROSWELL, Ga. — CocoaTown, 108 Oak Street, Suite B, Roswell, designs, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes bean-to-bar equipment for small- and medium-batch artisan chocolatemaking. It will host a two-day workshop Oct. 8 and 9. On Oct. 9, Chloe Doutre Roussel and Maria Fernanda di Giacobbe, both fine chocolate international experts, will review the “bean to bar” process. Oct. 10, the two women will explore the world of filled chocolates in the hands-on Bonbon Chocolate Workshop. For more information, go to www. cocoatown.com.
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Susan Brack joins Keller Williams in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Susan Brack has joined the Keller Williams Community Partners office in Cumming. Brack has been a highly successful agent with Keller Williams in the Milton and Alpharetta areas for three years. Brack, who has lived in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Japan, speaks fluent French and enjoys working with internaBRACK tional clients. Joining Brack at the KW Community Partners office is Sharon Dicks, client care coordinator for The Susan Brack Team. Brack can be reached at 770-905-4156 or susanbrack@kw.com.
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Exide Technologies appoints leadership team members MILTON, Ga. — Exide Technologies, a global leader in stored energy applications for transportation and industrial markets, announced the appointment of key new members of its leadership team: Anthony (Tony) Genito, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Leslie W. Joyce, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief people officer, and
to cleaning up all his vehicles before offering them for sale. “I bought a 1968 Mustang and it sat for a few years,” he said. “After power washing it we almost tripled the amount we paid for it.” One of his secrets to success is a self-proclaimed unique ability to see treasures where others see trash. “Where someone sees a junky-looking car, I might see opportunity,” Trembley said, adding that his peers and parents approve of his hobby. “My parents support that I do this because it improves my social skills with talking to people that are not related to me,” he said. “Some of my peers definitely do think it is interesting and I think it is as well.”
Fourteen-year-old Logan Trembely does not own a Rolls Royce yet, but he has set his sights on one. Even though he’s only been a teenager for two years, Trembley’s business confidence is high. Seeing few challenges and many more advantages with his automotive undertakings, they point to a possible future career path. Cadillac,
Mercedes, Volkswagen or BMW dealer currently top his list. But for now, Trembley will continue to hone his skills. “I know that treating the person with good manners and being kind to them helps out quite a bit,” he said.
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survival rate of its young patients. This year, nearly 16,000 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer and one in five won’t survive. Meanwhile, treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened in 1962. For more information, go to www.PinotsPalette. com/JohnsCreek.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Lennar Atlanta will host a fiveyear anniversary party at all of its new home communities throughout the greater Atlanta area Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. Since opening its Georgia headquarters in July 2010, Lennar Atlanta has built more than 1,200 new homes in over 30 communities throughout Georgia, mainly along Atlanta’s northern crescent. Lennar Atlanta is a division of Lennar (NYSE:LEN), the second-largest residential builder in the United States. For more information on Lennar Atlanta’s quality new homes ranging from the $200s to the $600s in a variety of communities throughout metro Atlanta, call Lennar Atlanta at 404-931-7462 or go to www.lennaratlanta.com.
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Pinot’s Palette fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Pinot’s Palette is the first international franchisor of paint-and-sip studios in North America, including a location in Johns Creek. It will join the fight against childhood cancer by hosting a national fundraising event Sept. 30 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and during the company-wide Painting It Forward event, Pinot’s Palette studios across the U.S. will donate $15 per seat reservation to St. Jude. St. Jude was selected as the recipient of this year’s Paint It Forward campaign because of the hospital’s success in finding ways to improve the
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Newtown Medical Associates and Dr. James L. Stewart announce the opening of their new location at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus on Old Milton Parkway. The practice began seeing patients at the new location July 6. Newtown Medical serves adults and adolescents ages 13 and older. With a focus on same-day appointments, shorter waiting times, more face time with providers and prompt call backs, Newtown Medical provides patients with high-quality primary medical care. Affiliated with Northside Hospital, Newtown Medical Associates now accepts most insurance plans as well as providing a larger network of specialists. Newton Medical Associates’ newly renovated office is located at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building A, Alpharetta. For information, call 770-740-8550, or visit newtownmed.com.
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BUSINESS EXPO 2015
What: The fourth-annual Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. When: Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: ‘The Bricks’ at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekchamber.com
EVENTS: 7TH ANNUAL BOO Y’ALL SCARECROW EVENT What: Visit Roswell is coordinating the 7th Annual Boo Y’all Scarecrow event and contest. When: Scarecrows must be in place by Thursday, Oct. 1 Where: Downtown Roswell More info: For entry forms and specifications, contact the Roswell CVB at fberna@ roswellgov.com or call 770640-3253
CRIME AWARENESS: BUSINESS AND PERSONAL What: The Alpharetta Business Association will host a presentation by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety to discuss the latest cyber-crime trends, awareness and prevention, how to report suspicious activity, criminal surveillance indicators and trends. When: Wednesday Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall multipurpose room, Alpharetta More info: alpharettabusinessassociation.com
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What: Gather your friends and celebrate fall with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 6:30-11 p.m Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta. ga.us
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SCARECROW HARVEST IN ALPHARETTA What: Over 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit, during a family street party. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
MOUNTAIN BIKE FAMILY FESTIVAL What: Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization’s National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Big Creek Parking lot off of Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info: rambo-mtb.org
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What: Metcam celebrates its fifth-annual Manufacturing Day with an open house and tours of its Alpharetta facility. When: Friday, Oct. 2, 1:304:30 p.m. Where: Metcam Inc., 305 Tidwell Circle, Alpharetta More info: metcam.com/ mfgday/
What: The Roswell Masonic Lodge will host its 65th annual BBQ, with proceeds benefitting Roswell High School Special Olympics. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Roswell Masonic Lodge, 1054 Alpharetta St., Roswell Cost: $9 per plate; Brunswick stew $35 per gallon
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What: The 11th Annual Atlanta Walk to Remember, presented by Northside Hospital, aims to raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. When: Sunday, Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m. Where: Heritage Green,
What: The Johns Creek Fire and Police departments will perform a variety of safety demonstrations including SWAT exercises, car-seat safety checks and K-9 and fire extinguisher demonstrations. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9
CRABAPPLE FEST
What: Crabapple Fest combines two popular events, the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: crabapplefest. com
a.m.-noon Where: State Bridge Corners Shopping Center, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free More info: johnscreekga.gov
GO HOG WILD FOR ALL WELL What: Wild Hope Art Gallery, Alpharetta, and Killer Creek Harley-Davidson, Roswell, are co-sponsoring “Go Hog Wild for All Well,” a fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. When: Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Wild Hope Art Gallery, 8470 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 120, Alpharetta More info: wildhopeartgallery.com
HEMBREE FARM FLEA FLING What: Hunt for treasures at the 7th Annual Flea Fling at Hembree Farm. Books, antiques, furniture, kids’ toys, housewares and more. All proceeds go to the restoration and preservation of the historic Hembree farmhouse. When: Saturday, Oct 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: 775 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org
BARKTOBER DOG COSTUME AND PARADE What: The Green Bean Exchange Antiques and Interiors Mall will host the inaugural Barktober dog costume contest and doggie parade When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. Where: Green Bean Exchange Alpharetta, 230 South Main Street, Alpharetta More info: 678-867-2326 Chattahoochee Pet Festival What: The Duluth Historical Society is celebrating its seventh-annual pet festival.
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ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL
What: Sip wine at an event that provides an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts, supports the business community and benefits local charities. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2-5 p.m. Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellwinefestival.com
When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth, 3805 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth More info: duluthhistorical.org
AN EVENING BY THE RIVER What: Enjoy delicious wine, fabulous food, music, and a silent auction at this Chattahoochee Nature Center fundraiser. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
ENABLE OF GEORGIA GOLF CLASSIC What: A great day on the course for a great cause, enAble of Georgia, a nonprofit in Fulton County that serves adults with developmental disabilities. When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Athletic Club East Course, 3430 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta More info: aolsen@enablega. org, or call 770-664-4347
4TH ANNUAL FOSTER CARES KIDS CLASSIC What: Annual golf tournament supporting Foster Care Support Foundation, which provides free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. When: Monday, Oct. 26 Where: White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive Milton More info: fostercares.org
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS: JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA What: The award-winning student orchestra performs
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classical and contemporary musical favorites. When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Where: Johns Creek High School Auditorium, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekorchestra.com
BATTLE AT THE COLOSSEUM CHEER COMPETITION What: Fifty cheer teams from across Georgia will attend the first-ever Battle at the Colosseum cheerleading competition. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 More info: johnscreekathletics.org
NORTHVIEW TITANS BASEBALL CAR WASH What: A car wash supporting the Titan Baseball Program. When: Saturday, Oct. 3, noon-4 p.m. Where: United Community Bank, 6600 McGinnis Ferry Road , Johns Creek Cost: $10 per vehicle More info: northviewbaseball.com
THE COUGAR CLASSIC What: Car show, artisan market, jazzy junk When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Cottage School – Roswell, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: cottageschool.org
TASTE OF JOHNS CREEK What: A variety of vendors will be on hand for this annual event. When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: hoochfootball.net
ALPHARETTA RAIDERS MATTRESS SALE What: Get ready for a long winter’s rest on a new mattress. Save money and support the Alpharetta High School Football team. When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: AHS Main Gym, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharettaraiders.org
MILTON’S PAIR OF PLAYS What: Milton Theatre Company will produce “Praying for Rain” and “see Rock City and Other Destinations.” When: Both shows Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: BEYOND ROSIE: WWII ART EXHIBIT What: In partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, the Post Road Library will host a monthlong art exhibit called “Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II.” When: Oct. 1-31 Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
“AFTER SELMA” OPENING What: SCAD photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden’s “After Selma,” displaying framed photographs from the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery, will be exhibited, When: Through Oct. 24 Where: Dunwoody Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
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Advantages of buying a home in the fall While the summer months are the most popular time of year to buy or list a home, the real estate market is open 365 days a year. The reason why fall is such a popular time to buy a home is because there are so many benefits associated with the season. If you’re a prospective homebuyer, consider the following perks while hunting for a home this fall. You can enjoy year-end tax breaks. Buying before the year’s out allows fall homebuyers to take advantage of tax breaks such as the mortgage
interest and property tax deductions. You can move before inclement weather comes. No one wants to move during the freezing temperatures of winter. Buying a house before winter sets in will give you a better chance of expecting pleas-
ant weather conditions on moving day. You’ll be home for the holidays. Buying in early fall allows you to move without uprooting your kids in the middle of the school year and gives you time to get settled in before the
holidays. You will have less competition. With fewer people searching for homes, fall homebuyers can spend less time chasing supply and more time finding – and getting – the perfect home. A fall seller may have a pressing reason for putting their home on the market later in the year, giving buyers more negotiating power. People have spent all summer making improvements to their homes before putting them on the market and
after applying some finishing touches in August and September before the temperature drops, homes are ready to go for October. If you are considering buying or selling a home in the fall, take advantage of this great time by contacting an agent at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals! Article adopted from Realtor.com
Saving money in a seller’s market (NAPSI)—If you’re planning—or even just dreaming—of buying your first home, a few tips and trends may prove intriguing. According to the National Association of Realtors, home prices are up and accelerating because there are more buyers than homes for sale. Here are some tips for firsttime buyers looking to purchase in this seller’s market: Know your budget and stay within it: Before you start shopping, find out what you can afford with a preapproval from a lender so you know how much money you can borrow. When determining your budget, consider the other costs of home ownership, including taxes, insurance and utilities. When listings are scarce, home prices tend to rise as bidding wars drive them higher. Don’t get caught up competing against other buyers and counteroffering above what you can comfortably afford. Winning a bidding war could feel like losing if you end up spending above your means. Stay patient and walk away if the price surpasses your budget. Identify needs versus wants: No home is perfect and many people have to compromise on features when buying an existing home. At the same time, you don’t want to end up settling for a house you don’t love. Separate and maintain your focus on what you really want in a home against what you can live with (or without). A home in a certain school district or close to your job most likely falls into the former while a kitchen with a fancy backsplash is something you can add at a later date.
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Crye-Leike’s annual conference in Sandestin Florida educates agents on industry tools, provide career networking Every October over 400 Crye-Leike associates from nine states gather on the sandy beaches of Sandestin, Florida to discuss new trends in technology and marketing at their annual company conference. A time for the Crye-Leike family to gather together as one, the conference kicks off with a review of 2015 by co-founders Harold Crye and Dick Leike as they share the
company’s achievements and celebrate new office openings in 2015. New in-house technology and tools are also unveiled for the coming year. In 2014, attendees enjoyed grandstand training sessions by nationally recognized speakers including Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist with the National Association of REALTORS, and real estate trainer Rick DeLuca. Yun shared how
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Baby boomers look to right-size their life-style in a forever home By: Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors Members of the largest and wealthiest generation on record are looking to make a change in their living arrangements. The Baby-Boomers have a variety of special needs. They may have a nest that is emptying out after raising their children (and maybe even convinced them to move out on their own), have adult children moving back in or may have elderly parents who have a special need for extra care. Whether empty nesting or rearranging their nests, these homeowners are wanting more customized spaces that will carry them into their twilight years. Many builders seem to be missing the mark by still building for families with 2.5 kids, a dog and two Volvos in the garage.
Master on the main plans are hard to find and ranches are even rarer. Buyers often ask, “what gives?” Well, the answer is land is at a premium and those types of plans eat up land. To create the right space, buyers could turn to building a custom home which may involve moving faraway from convenient urbanized areas to find the right lot, but there is another. The imagination part could include transforming basements and attics into usable spaces which may involve adding insulation, creating nicer stairways (or adding an elevator), adding plumbing, windows, etc. Or, converting dens, family rooms or garages into an in-law suite for aging family members. Extra bedrooms could serve as an office, hobby room or home
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Northview Cross Country getting ready for race against Wesleyan.
Northview cross country dominates early in the season JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — At the Wesleyan Invitational Aug. 29, the Northview Titans Cross Country Girls dominated their second meet in a row. Senior Lindsay Billings crossed the finish line at an impressive 18:46, beating previous course record of 19:11. In second came senior Tiffany Yue, who, with a time of 20:10, ran the fourth fastest time from a female athlete on the course. In third and fifth places were Northview varsity girls Shannon Marsh and Anna Barefield. Both Northview boys teams also en-
joyed a place on the podium, with the varsity boys snagging a second place in fierce competition and the junior varsity team coming in first in the overall team results. The varsity boys were led by Ryan Larcinese, finishing in fifth with a time of 18:02. In the junior varsity race, Nick Whitridge also won a second place individual finish with a time of 19:14. With many more close behind Whitridge, Northview won another second place. –Isabelle Nguyen
‘Barktober’ costume contest begins ‘Howl-oween’ Event Oct. 3 at Green Bean Exchange ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Wagging tail lovers can get an early taste of Howl-oween. The Green Bean Exchange Antiques and Interiors Mall will host the inaugural Barktober dog costume contest and doggie parade on Oct. 3. “Our store mascots are two adorable mixed rescues, Riley and Rocco,” said Thomas Earle, Green Bean Exchange co-owner. “We love dogs and our customers have asked for something like this for a while, so we thought, what better way to kick off the fall than with our four-legged friends wearing outrageous costumes. The festivities will also include hot dogs and refreshments for attendees, door prizes and a huge parking lot sale featuring great deals on antiques. “We’re excited to celebrate our store’s second-year anniversary here in Alpharetta and we wanted to show the community how much we appreciate all of their support with this fun-filled, family-friendly event,” said co-owner Chad Milford. Dog-testants may have some tough competition, Milford warns. Internet celebrity dog, Sparkles, a 5-year-old Shih Tzu fashionista, has confirmed contest participation. Sparkles has more than 28,000 Instagram followers. There’s no entry fee for dogs that want to participate, but organizers say to be at the store, 230 South Main
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Titans fall behind early against Wolverines, can’t recover Titans drop to 1-2 in the region By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — West Forsyth returned Northview’s opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown and the Wolverines never looked back. They won their third straight game while handing Northview their second straight loss. West Forsyth junior Joey Congrove ran back the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Wolverines extended
their lead to 14 on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Kiernan Hamilton to Austin Reid just four minutes later. A 4-yard rush from Grant Torgerson gave West Forsyth a 21-0 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. Northview’s only trip to the red zone in the first half ended when they failed to convert on a fourth-and-2 on the West Forsyth 20. Titans quarterback Paul
Miller was unable to find success in the air, going just 3-6 for 4 yards in the first half. Things were not better on the ground as Emeka Nwanze had just 26 yards on seven carries. Sophomore Colton McDaniel would take most snaps for the Titans in the second half. McDaniel would fumble while scrambling and West Forsyth recovered at their own 38 in the third quarter. The fumble would result in another touchdown for West Forsyth as Hamilton hit Austin Reed for a 38-yard touchdown pass on a fade pattern in single coverage
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— the exact play that resulted in the Wolverines’ second touchdown. The Titans’ defense was unable to stop the passing and rushing of Kiernan Hamilton. Pressure and penetration was few and far between for the Titans as they were overpowered by the Wolverines’ offensive line. Though McDaniel had more success in the passing game than Miller in the first half, he also threw two interceptions, one of which occurred in the end zone as McDaniel looked for Jair Anderson. McDaniel was later picked off by Wolverines’ safety Thomas Arundale. In the fourth quarter, the Titans were unable to convert on a fourth-and-5 inside the Wolverines 25, another blow to their slim chances of a come-
back. The Titans finally got on the board with a 1-yard touchdown rush with 3:45 remaining in the game. AJ Green proved a bright spot in the offensive performance, rushing well for the Titans in the fourth quarter. The Titans opened the season with wins over Duluth, Habersham Central and North Forsyth, but lost 23-21 to Johns Creek Sept. 18 to move to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in region play. Northview currently sits fifth in the Region 6-AAAAAA standings. The Titans have a bye this week and then face South Forsyth Oct. 9. South Forsyth is currently 5-0 and leading the Region 6-AAAAAA standings at 4-0 in region play.
Centennial’s Cason Conway [No. 7] rushes for a touchdown against Chattahoochee High.
Centennial Knights celebrate first win of season ROSWELL, Ga. – On Friday, Sept.18, the Centennial Knights Varsity team celebrated its first win of the season against Chattahoochee High School in a 48-40 victory. The Knights were led to victory by a couple of standout performances. Junior starting Quarterback, Cason Conway [No. 7] completed 16 of 23 passes for a total of 264 yards passing. Conway also racked up 132 yards rushing with 21 carries, scoring three touchdowns. Senior wide receiver, Caden Herring [No. 20], had three receptions for a total of 108 yards, and another 142 yards on 13 carries scoring a total of 3 TD’s for the Knights. Other notables were Luther Martinez [No. 5] as well as Tee Holland [No. 15] and Blaine Mason [No. 4]. —Jonathan Copsey
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FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN VS. KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN PREVIEW:
Paladins looking to bounce back from two close losses Fellowship Christian and King’s Ridge Christian will both be in need of a win when they meet Oct. 2. FCS has won the prior two meetings between the schools. After starting the season 2-0, Fellowship Christian lost two close games to Chattooga and Christian Heritage in the final minutes. Against Chattooga, junior Andrew Minkert’s 4-yard touchdown run gave the Paladins a 23-22 lead with 3:30 to go in the game. A failed 2-point conversion kept the lead at 1. Just 23 seconds later, Chattooga scored what would be the game-winning touchdown, a 49 quarterback keeper. The Paladins were unable to score on the ensuing drive, leading to their first loss of the season. On Sept. 18, the Paladins took on Christian Heritage, who had defeated them in their previous five meetings. After trailing 21-7, FCS tied the game only to have Christian Heritage score 10 unanswered points. The Paladins pulled within 3, scoring a rushing touchdown from Jack Hardin with under five minutes remaining, but the Lions were able to run down the clock, giving the Paladins offense just
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LOCK OF THE WEEK Fellowship Christian 36 King’s Ridge 20 See more predictions below.
seven seconds to score, which they did not. The Paladins will look to bounce back against King’s Ridge, who were winless in their first three games of the season. It will be the first region game of the season for King’s Ridge. The Tigers have struggled on both sides of the ball, averaging 12 points a game on offense while their defense has given up an average of 34 points per game. They will face a Paladins offense that is predicated on moving the ball effectively on the ground. In their last game against Christian Heritage on Sept. 18, Tyler Matthesen, Minkert and Andrew Johnson had over 50 yards rushing each. Quarterback Jack Hardin is averaging over 100 passing yards a game. The experienced Paladins’ defense,
led by linebackers Jackson Pryor, Nick Thompson and Clay Buchweitz, and a sizeable defensive line, will look to stop the Tigers spread offense led by Lambert transfer Reid Martin. But much like last year, where the Tigers went 1-9, the production of the King’s Ridge offense has not been enough this year to overcome their defensive woes. Both teams will be in need of a win, but the Paladins running game should be enough to overpower a lackluster Tigers’ defense. That, combined with an experienced Paladins’ defense facing the struggling offense of King’s Ridge, and the Paladins should secure their third straight victory over the Tigers. Our prediction: Fellowship Christian 36 King’s Ridge Christian 20
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Players of the week 9-25 Presented by the North Georgia Touchdown Club No. 1 Marvin Kinsey Riverwood High School Senior running back 14 carries, 227 yards, 1 TD. All in 2 1/2 quarters. No. 2 Caden Herring Centennial High School Senior halfback/slot receiver 13 carriers for 103 yards, 2 TDs. 2 receptions for 49 yards. 1 kickoff return for 99 yard TD. No. 3 Nick Marcus Alpharetta High School Sophmore Defensive Tackle 8 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks, 2 TFL
Games on 10-2 Cambridge@ North Atlanta Fellowship Christian@ King’s Ridge Mt. Pisgah@ St. Francis Pinecrest@ Whitefield Academy
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Cougar’s ball carrier Blake Hundley dodges a defender and one of his own teammates.
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Cougar’s quarterback Chase Owens looks down field for a receiver.
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Chattahoochee defender Logan Tamisin (40) wraps up the South Forsyth ball carrier.
• Riverwood 40 Forsyth Central 13 • Lambert 42 North Forsyth 14 • South Forsyth 40 Chattahoochee 9 • West Forsyth 28 Northview 7 • Alpharetta 48 Habersham Central 20 • Cambridge 21 Kell 7 • Centennial 35 Johns Creek 21 • Roswell 42 Milton 3 • Blessed Trinity 38 Douglass 3 • Trion 61 King’s Ridge 0 • Christian Heritage 27 Mt. Pisgah 20 • Mount Paran Christian 35 Pinecrest 19 • Walker 21 St. Francis 14
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Turnovers cost Mount Pisgah region-opening game Patriots fall to Christian Heritage 27-20 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com
Christian Heritage’s 25-yard line, proved to be too much for the Patriots of Mount Pisgah to overcome as they were defeated by Christian Heritage 27-20 in the Patriots’ Region
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the ensuing kickoff and Christian Heritage would be called for two personal fouls during the Patriots’ drive. With 8:10 remaining in the fourth, Mount Pisgah would score on a 1-yard rush by sophomore quarterback Jacob Cendoya. Cendoya played a few snaps under center but senior Connor Norwood took over the starting job for the game. The Patriots struggled to stop Christian Heritage quarterback Tyson Cooper, who proved to be a threat both on the ground and through the air, until they were able to stop a Lions drive and force a punt with just under five minutes remaining in the game. The Patriots took over at their own 15 and Norwood would find Jacob Cendoya through the air for a 65-yard gain to the Lions’ 18-yard line on the first play of the drive. Two plays later, Norwood would be picked off by Christian Heritage cornerback Patterson Beene at the 25-yard line and end the Patriots’ hope of a comeback. The Patriots found themselves down 13-0 in the first quarter. JR Cendoya brought the Patriots within 7 with a 4-yard rushing touchdown with 2:54 remaining in the first quarter. Both the Patriots and Lions missed PATs in the game on the slick field. The loss is the Patriots’ third of the season, dropping them to 1-3 on the season. In 2014, the Patriots were 8-4, 5-1 in region play and reached the second round of the playoffs. The Patriots’ final six games are all against Region A-6B opponents. They will travel to face St. Francis, who they defeated 39-20 last year, on Oct. 2.
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Milton Theatre features two one-act plays Oct. 6, 7 Will head to Georgia Thespian Conference MILTON, Ga. – Milton Theatre Company will produce “Praying for Rain” and “See Rock City and other Destinations” as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Both shows will first run for two nights Oct. 6 and 7, back to back, at Milton Theatre, then travel to compete in the Georgia Thespian Conference. “Praying for Rain” directed by Erica
If you go What: “Praying for Rain” and “See Rock City and other Destinations” When: Oct. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Georgia. Info: www.miltontheatrecompany. com
GDOT: Continued from Page 6 Road and run through New Harmony Baptist Church, Doc Sams Road and Era Road before rejoining Ga. 20 approximately three-quarters of mile past the Post Road/Tribble Road and Ga. 20 intersection. Four proposed Cumming bypasses are still on the table. The 4F-1 proposed Suwannee Drive bypass would run from Newbury neighborhood and end at Baldridge Road just beyond Ga. 400. Some residences in the Newbury and
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Mandato, is a play centered around Marc, a high school jock suddenly stripped of his identity after a near crippling motorcycle accident. His spiraling journey into self-destruction leads him into a lengthy detention with Miss K, a generous but firmly principled teacher. Although Miss K is able to make inroads with Marc, he continues his downward descent. Despite his resistance, his old friends evert a powerful pull on him, yielding in the end staggeringly tragic results. This play does have a content warning as it does contain some adult themes and situations. “You would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and immensely talented group of students than Milton’s own,” said Mandato, who is a Milton High School alumna. “I am truly honored to direct ‘Praying for Rain’ with a cast who constantly amazes me with
Adair Park neighborhoods and residences across from Cumming Elementary would be displaced. Another proposal, 4F-2, would begin at Elm Street, pass through Forsyth Central High School, Tribble Gap Road, Dahlonega Street, Pilgrim Mill Road and end at Bald Ridge Road. Proposal 4F-3, which connects Ga. 20 to Ga. 9, would displace business along the route. Proposal 4F-4 would run south from Pine Lake Drive and meet with Chamblee Gap Road and extend to Ga. 400. Some residences along this stretch would be displaced. Proposal 4F-5 would keep the corridor along Ga. 20. Businesses and residences
This new generation of actors has upheld Milton Theatre’s long running reputation.” BRITTANY STEELHAMMER “See Rock City and other Destinations” director each passing rehearsal.” “See Rock City and other Destinations” is a contemporary musical about connections missed and made at tourist destinations across America. Audiences get a glimpse of moments in different peoples’ lives that will challenge them to face their own fears and
would be displaced with this proposal. GDOT estimates the cost for Alternative 4 would be $356 million. Proposals that included bypasses north and south of Ga. 20, a widening of Ga. 20 and rerouting of Ga. 369, as well as a widening of Ga. 20 and a reroute along Bethelview Road were all dismissed by the Screen 2 analysis and will no longer be considered for implementation. Those in attendance were able to write comments regarding the proposed routes. Karlene Barron of GDOT says public opinion is extremely important to GDOT in analyzing proposed routes. “The public opinion is absolutely critical in this process,”
find where it is that they belong. Directing “See Rock City and other Destinations” is Brittany Steelhammer, also a Milton High School graduate. Steelhammer describes being back to direct as “quite surreal”. “This new generation of actors has upheld Milton Theatre’s long running reputation,” she said. “They are fearless onstage and are always fully engaged and dedicated to their work.” Performances will be Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. Shows run 45 minutes and 55 minutes with a brief intermission in between. Please note, “Praying for Rain,” which runs first, does have mature content and may not be suitable for children. Reserved seating tickets are available by going to www.miltontheatrecompany.com. The Milton Theatre is at Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, Georgia. —Jonathan Copsey
said Barron. “We are excited about the turnout tonight and the turnout for our open house in Ball Ground” which took place Sept. 15. Barron said all proposed routes take into consideration “performance, cost, mobility and safety.” Many in attendance were concerned about displacement of their homes or businesses. GDOT set up a map of Ga. 20 and had those is attendance plot where they lived along the road. Cumming resident Jerry Feist said safety is his main concern for the proposals. Feist, who lives in the Newbury neighborhood along Suwanee Drive, said speeding is a major issue along the road.
City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:
V-15-017 Randall Schmidt/Ocean Blue Pool R-5A (Single Family Dwelling) Conditional 1187 Composer Lane Encroach 30’ into the 40’ perimeter setback in order build a pool, spa, and pool deck.
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V-15-019, 020 & 021 James Laskaris MIX (Mixed Use District) Conditional 11250 Medlock Bridge Road Exceed the 6’ maximum height of a menu sign. Allow a freestanding sign without a brick or stone base. Reduce the minimum 2’ base of a sign to 23”.
There is a telephone pole there right by the road that has been hit six or seven times. Safety is definitely the main issue for me with these proposals.” JERRY FEIST Cumming resident “People come flying through there. There is a telephone pole there right by the road that has been hit six or seven times,” Feist said. “Safety is definitely the main issue for me with these proposals.” GDOT will take public comments until Sept. 28. An interactive website, https:// sr20.metroquest.com/, has been launched that will allow visitors to view the proposals and give their input and comments. GDOT will now consider moving the project to a Screen 3 phase which will screen the current proposals and be subjected to a Detailed Environmental Analysis and Documentation. After the DEIS, a “preferred alternative” will be presented to the public. After purchasing right-of-way along the preferred alternative and the final design phase, construction can begin. There is no set timetable for construction to start, though it is predicted it will begin before 2020.
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Rivers Alive helps local waterways Annual event draws hundreds By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It was a soggy morning Sept. 26 as dozens of young people and other volunteers donned bright vests and gloves to clean up local waterways. The effort in Alpharetta – centered around Rock Mill Park – was part of Rivers Alive, the annual cleanup of local waterways and roadsides. The Greenway was cleaned of litter, volunteers put down pine straw around trees and landscaping around Rock Mill Park, some built birdhouses and others placed clean water markers at storm drains, said Terry Porter, environmental programs coordinator with Alpharetta. “These are positive reminders and education of how to prevent water pollution,” Porter said. The water markers in particular were organized in local neighborhoods, Porter said. Volunteers placed round plastic stickers on storm drains alerting residents that the runoff goes into local streams. Porter said many residents are
not aware that such drains do not go into a sewer system. “Little Indian and Foe Killer creeks both have bacteria problems that are caused by runoff,” Porter said. “We can do something about it.” About 120 volunteers gave their time Saturday morning in Alpharetta. A large contingent came from C5 Youth Foundation, a youth leadership nonprofit. Rivers Alive is an annual program of the Environmental Protection Division’s Adopt-AStream Program and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Program. The annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup is one of the largest volunteer efforts to beautify Georgia’s water resources. Georgia has more than 70,100 miles of rivers and streams that need help to stay clean. Individuals, neighborhoods, Scout troops, schools, churches, clubs and service organizations are asked each year to pull together to make a difference for the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. For more on Rivers Alive and its cleanup efforts throughout the year, visit riversalive.org.
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Kids from the youth leadership group C5 Youth Foundation helped with Rivers Alive.
Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and his daughter, Kayley. Both helped with the annual Rivers Alive cleanup.
Volunteers trek back to Rock Mill Park for warmth, food and drink after a morning in the rain.
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PAL 5K returns Oct. 1 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Who doesn’t like a good 5K race to get the blood pumping? Runners are in luck Oct. 1 as the annual PAL 5K returns to
Jackson Healthcare. A Peachtree Road Race qualifier, the Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K begins in the parking lot of Jack-
son Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, and takes the runner through rolling hills in the heart of Alpharetta’s business district before returning
DEATH NOTICES Ellen Ann Addis, of Woodstock, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Ruby David, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Wayne M. Anderson, 65, of Smyrna, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Norman Harold “Hal” Davis, Jr., 78, of Atlanta, passed away September 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Nasser Anvari, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Ruth Belanger Bartley, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Delilah Lynne Barrett, 10 months, of Dawsonville, passed away September 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Donna Miller Brock, 72, of Cumming, passed away September 22, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Martin Buckler, of Woodstock, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Annabel G. Card, 86, of Atlanta, passed away September 8, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Carroll, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. James R. Clowe, 84, of Cumming, passed away September 14, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Walter Edward Cory, 80, of Atlanta, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Valerie S. Dallas, 67, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Helen Dunay, of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
William “Gene” Evans, 75,of Forsyth County, passed away September 19, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Jean Flatley, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Jennifer Garrett, of Roswell, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Maria Virginia Gonzalez DiFabio, 21, of Cumming, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Grace Hall, 93, of Dunwoody, passed away September 4, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert A. Harris, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. William R. Lewis, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Anthony T. Larocco, of Sandy Springs, passed away September 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Niall O’Shaughnessy, of Milton, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
to Jackson Healthcare. The race starts at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 1. Awards will be given out at 8 p.m. The cost to register is $30. All proceeds from the race benefit the Alpharetta PAL, a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to providing an environment of “leaders building leaders” for the youth of North Fulton. Their goal is to engage police officers, firefight-
ers and community volunteers to teach and mentor the youth and establish a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. The race also came with local vendors offering everything from fitness to food. To register for the event, go to Active.com. For more about Alpha PAL, visit them online at www.alphapal.org.
ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA Michael Wayne Paulk, 70, of Cumming, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Restland Funeral Home.
The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com.
Margaret E. RoodRichardson, 97, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party.
Caren Beth A. Rowland, 64, of Roswell, passed away September 11, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Charles W Strawser, Jr., of Cumming, passed away September 17,2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Anna Szkutek, 91, of Roswell, passed away September 5, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Peggy Thrasher, of Alpharetta, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.
Joan M. Triano, 83, of Woodstock, passed away September 10, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Margaret Graef Wright, 84, of Gainesville, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6067 or bburdette@alpharetta.ga.us.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ANNUAL TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS RFQ # 16-1005 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the Annual Tree Planting and Landscape Improvements from qualified landscape construction contractors for City tree planting and other landscape improvement projects. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, September 24, 2015, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Login is required to review documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.
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Local author publishes 10th book Terry Dodd’s newest addition is “Mirror Magic” By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Before starting a book, Terry Dodd often creates a fictional resume for his future characters. “If I’m working on a book, I’ve developed these characters in my mind,” Dodd said. “I know these people and what they are and aren’t going to do. So to put down different conflicts and their resolutions is fun.” Dodd, 77, started writing while still working as an advertising agent, his career of 40 years. “I didn’t transition, I did them together,” said the Cumming resident, who has since retired from advertising. “It was a matter of following my hobby. It’s like therapy to write the books. This has gone hand in hand for whatever work I was doing. I enjoy writing. It’s relaxing to me and it’s not difficult. I love to sit down and know I’m about to start writing about something.” Dodd’s latest novel, “Mirror Magic” is his 10th book since he began writing 20 years ago.
This latest addition came from an idea he had years ago. “I was fascinated by advertising mirrors,” Dodd said. “I used to work for a company that manufactured them in Iowa. I studied them a little and came to understand the silvering process by which the imprint has to be printed backwards so it can be seen through the mirror. When I had this idea for a mystery novel, I just drew on my background and interests and put this together.” Dodd, who writes books in a variety of genres, said his latest is “a mystery novel with a background of subliminal advertising with a redemptive message. “It’s about creating a mirror with a message that you can’t see but it is there and your brain is registering it outside of awareness. In the end, the tables are turned for the good.” While the advertising theme draws from Dodd’s former career, he said everyone is interested in advertising in one way or another because they’re subjected to it every day.
“There has always been that aspect of subliminal messaging,” Dodd said. “This happens to be a step beyond that. Also, looking into a mirror is natural. You can’t walk by a wall mirror without looking. We’re fascinated by what we see.” A description of the book reads, “Looking into a mirror is as natural as breathing. Daily, our image glances back at us in public restroom, fitting room and corporate lobby, as well as our own homes. What we see – ourselves – never fails to fascinate us. What if, when staring at our own reflections, the mind is able to register more than the visible image?” On average it takes Dodd 21 months to write a book. For “Mirror Magic,” however, he said the manuscript was writ-
Terry Dodd uses props to bring together entertainment as well as ministry. ten over 20 years ago, before he became religious. “I was embarrassed by what I had written because all my other books came after I accepted Christ,” Dodd said. “So I went back and took that baby, and myself, so to speak, to the woodshed and rewrote
it.”
As with his other nine books, “Mirror Magic” will also be self-published by Dodd. “Mirror Magic” was officially released Sept. 26, but readers can buy it online. Visit http:// terrygdoddbooks.com/ for information.
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GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410
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W H AT A R E YO U D O I N G T H I S FA L L ? Time to get out and enjoy all the community has to offer!
FA R M E R S M A R K E T Ever y Saturday until October 31 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Newtown Park C O M M U N I T Y S A F E T Y DAY Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5950 State Bridge Road FA L L FA M I LY F E ST I VA L Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Newtown Park JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, October 17 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, October 18 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Atlanta Athletic Club fields
4 BEDROOMS 3 . 5 B AT H R O O M S
OFFERED FOR $794,000
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YOU R N E I G H B O R I S T H E R E A LTO R ® W H O G E TS R ESU LTS As a Country Club of the South resident and over 14 years of experience as a Broker Associate, I am your Johns Creek real estate expert here to help with ALL your buying and selling needs ANYWHERE in the world.
JANE PATNEAU c. 770.337.3538 o. 770.442.7300 janepatneau@atlantafinehomes.com janepatneau.atlantafinehomes.com atlantafinehomes.com | sir.com © MMXV Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. *Represented buyer