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Schultz steps down after decade on school board By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

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Kids from the youth leadership group C5 Youth Foundation helped with Rivers Alive

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

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Rivers Alive helps local waterways Crabapple Fest, events Oct. 3-4 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

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Weekend of fun in North Fulton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com

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Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and his daughter, Kayley. Both helped with the annual Rivers Alive cleanup.

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

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belligerently toward them, cursing and yelling, “I’m a police officer.” When the Alpharetta officers suggested Perry treat them with the same respect he expected, Perry responded with another curse and said, “I’ll have all your jobs.” He then moved toward a table where his service weapon was placed. An officer blocked his movement. He then made ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta police officer is under another movement toward some clothes. Police again blocked investigation after he allegedly attempted to pull a gun on him, fearing he had another weapon. Perry yelled, demandAlpharetta police officers while drink. ing they use a Taser on him. Alpharetta police arrived at the Officers complied and Perry Hyatt Place hotel on North Point was handcuffed. He was arrested Parkway Sept. 19 at about 9:30 for simple battery and disorderly p.m. after complaints of a fight in conduct. the hotel. Speaking with witnesses, Alpharetta Department of Public they learned a man identified as Safety Spokesman George Gordon Scott A. Perry, 43, of Gainesville, said the incident was “unfortunate.” had approached several people in “The Atlanta police officer rethe hotel bar and behaved inapcently arrested by Alpharetta police propriately to them. He reportedly is not reflective of the good men and attempted to kiss two women and women of the Atlanta police departat least one man. He took a plate ment,” Gordon said. “While this of food from the man and a scuffle incident is very unfortunate for all ensued, with Perry being pushed to GEORGE GORDON Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Spokesman involved, especially for the victims, the floor. Witnesses described him in no way is this incident indicaas “highly intoxicated,” according to tive of the thousands of law enthe police report. forcement officers who honorably serve communities across He had reportedly just returned from a concert at the America each day.” nearby Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Atlanta Police say Perry has been placed on paid leave folPerry was identified as a guest at the hotel by police and lowing the incident as an investigation is conducted. was in his room when officers arrived. He allegedly behaved

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of Marietta, was arrested Sept. 9 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device.

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MILTON, Ga. – Milton police are urging the public to be on the lookout after a suspicious person allegedly solicited a child. On the evening of Sept. 20, Milton Police Department officers spoke with a juvenile at Avening Court regarding a suspicious person. It was reported that an unknown white male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, with brown hair and blue jean overalls had “beckoned” the juvenile girl to walk over to him. The suspect did not speak with or attempt to speak with the juvenile, nor did he approach the juvenile. The juvenile became uneasy and fled on foot to her residence and notified her mother of the incident. No vehicle was seen or associated with the suspect. Uniformed officers canvassed the

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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.

Stolen WWII gun found after 41 years ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A World War II-era pistol reported stolen in 1974 has reportedly been found in an abandoned safe deposit box in Alpharetta. According to police, employees of a local Wells Fargo bank came to authorities about an abandoned safe deposit box. The box fee is to be paid annually yet the last time it was paid for was in 2013. The last

owner of the box is reportedly deceased and the bank has no way to contact her next of kin. Inside the box were several firearms. A black Crossman air gun, a silver Taurus revolver and a black High Standard Victor pistol were among the guns found. Also in with the weapons was an ornate silver Luger BYF Mauser pistol used in WWII. According to police, this gun was reported missing in 1974 from Fenton, Michigan.

Wanted: car stolen from front yard ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta needs help finding his lost car. According to the victim, he needed to find his wallet Sept. 12. He went home in his car and got out, leaving it running, and searched his home. When he came back out, he found his car missing. The car is described as a white 2009 Nissan Maxima. While it is a push-button start, the victim still has the key fob and the car will not start again without the fob.

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Wrong-way crash on Ga. 400 kills one By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One woman was killed and a second is in serious condition after a wrong-way crash occurred around 4 a.m. Sept. 20. Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the fatal crash on Ga. 400 northbound between exits 13 and 14 after receiving multiple 911 calls about the wrong way driver. Evidence at the scene

showed the wrong-way driver, Maria Gonzalez, 21, of Cumming, was driving a Honda Accord while traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Ga. 400. A Nissan Xterra driven by Ashely Held, 27, also of Cumming, was traveling northbound in the inside lane. Gonzalez died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. Gonzalez drove into the path of Held and struck her vehicle head-on just south of North Old Atlanta Road on Ga. 400. The two vehicles rotated and came to rest with

Held’s vehicle rolling onto the driver’s side, causing her to become entrapped in the vehicle. The Forsyth County Fire Department was able to extricate Held from the Xterra. She was turned over to a life flight crew who flew her to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Held was in critical condition when transported and is now listed as serious. The crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office crash investigations unit. There were no passengers in either vehicle.

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186 units of residential planned on 21 acres By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA. Ga. – A new mixed-use development is planned for Old Milton Parkway across the street from Avalon. A 21-acre tract of land along Old Milton Parkway, bordered on the east by the post office, on the west by Westside Parkway and Avalon, and on the north by Thompson Street, will contain residential, retail and office components. Plans call for 186 units of residential, in a mix of singlefamily homes, apartments and townhomes. Unfortunately for the developer, Old Milton Holdings, the site has extreme topography issues, notably a large depression in the center, requiring tons of infill to level it off. Bob

Cheeley, of Old Milton Holdings, asked the city Sept. 28 to allow him to fast track his land disturbance permit and allow him to take advantage of neighbor Avalon’s construction which requires Avalon to get rid of thousands of square yards of fill. Eric Graves, with the city, said city rules do not allow tree removal and land grading to be done on a site without an LDP. However it does allow grading permits on their own if conditions are met. Graves said working with the developer in this way will save city streets from the hundreds of dump truck-loads needed for the work, if the fill is able to be had from Avalon, across the street. During this work, 100 feet of undisturbed buffer will encircle the site until the next

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be fitted with cameras that can catch the license plates of those who break the law. Alpharetta will have an officer review the footage and, if necessary, write tickets based on what they see. “We don’t have a lot of negative experience where children were hit, however we do have a number of violations that occur on a regular basis,” said Public Safety Director Gary George. He expects the officer reviewing the footage to spend about 15 minutes a day on the task, a minimal additional workload. Any revenues from the tickets will be split 50-50 between the city and the school system, he said.

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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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

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

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],”

Source: U.S. Census, Decennial and American Community Survey 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. 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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ATLANTA – Edward Andrews Homes, one of Atlanta’s top custom homebuilders, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony following the completion of corridor enhancements the company made to the intersection of Old Roswell Road and Old Ellis Road. Last month Roswell City Councilman Rich Dippolito joined Edward Andrews’s executives and Roswell Department of Transportation officials as the group celebrated the end of the renovation project and enhancements to the intersecting roads, which border the location of Edward Andrews’ upcoming townhome community, Promenade. “The public-private partnership formed between Edward Andrews Homes and the City of Roswell resulted in one of the smoothest road improvement projects I’ve ever seen,” said Edward Andrews President and COO Todd Hager. “We partnered with the City of Roswell to successfully finish the road improvement project in just 28 days, allowing the intersection to re-open ahead of schedule.” He credited the timely completion goes to Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development Kevin Norton, Roswell DOT Project Manager Rob DellRoss and each of their respective team members. “Their hard work and collaboration

ensured that the road improvements were of the highest possible quality and were completed with minimal disruption to area traffic,” Hager. The enhancements comprise 1,600 linear feet of road renovations, including the creation of a traffic roundabout, improved street lighting and the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks and multiuse trails. The upgrades aim to ease traffic flow and complete an appealing streetscape in advance of Promenade’s opening in early 2016. “Once Edward Andrews gained the necessary approvals to move forward with construction, our two teams negotiated these improvements, which were approved by Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and the City Council this past March,” said RDOT Director Steve Acenbrak. “We believe these enhancements will benefit the entire Roswell community as Old Roswell Road is an extremely popular transportation corridor.” Edward Andrews’ Promenade is a luxury townhome community that will offer 344 opportunities to buyers who are looking to reside in the highly ranked Milton High School district. “Given the limited supply of land in the area, buying a brand-new home in Roswell is a rare opportunity,” said Hager. “By building townhomes in such a popular location, we’re able to offer all of the benefits that accompany new construction – including custom design selections, a resort-class clubhouse and pool, tennis courts, and spacious parks – all at a very affordable price range.” —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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Masons to serve up annual BBQ ROSWELL, Ga. — The brothers of Roswell Masonic Lodge No. 165 will take to the stove and serve up their annual tradition – Brunswick stew and fresh barbecue. The Masons smoke hams in their kitchen for 24 hours before serving it out to hungry guests and have cauldrons of Brunswick stew bubbling away the night before it is served. While the brothers have traditionally held the feast the

same day as the Roswell Youth Day Parade, they have chosen to break with tradition and hold it as a stand-alone event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Roswell High School Special Olympics. The Roswell Masonic Lodge Annual BBQ will be Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Lodge, 1054 Ga. 9, Roswell. Plates are $9 and Brunswick stew can be taken home at $35 per gallon. —Jonathan Copsey

The brothers of the Roswell Masonic Lodge No. 165 prepare barbecue each year to serve the community. This year the meal will be Oct. 3 and will benefit the Roswell High School Special Olympics.

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OPINION

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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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. The 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 right 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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Rhino Action Fund event to bring awareness to wildlife conservation Event Oct. 1 with Roswell artist By ISABELLE NGUYEN news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - The Hagan family is hosting a Rhino Action Fund event Oct. 1 to showcase the art pieces of Roswell resident Larry K. Martin. Chad Hagan, host of the event, called Martin “quite celebrated and a brilliant artist.” Martin, he said, “has a great appreciation and deep knowledge of all things wild and

natural.” Martin, a native of Anniston, Alabama, chose to come to the city of Roswell to share his love of wildlife art because he has a special connection to the city. “I met and was introduced to Dotty Etris (Executive Director of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau) at an event a long time ago and the city itself is beautiful.” Before getting into the field of wildlife painting, Martin worked in tropical medicine. He said he changed careers because he always had a passion

for wildlife. “I still love tropical medicine, but art was something that I’ve always loved,” he said. Wildlife conservation is also something dear to both the Hagan family and Martin. Hagan’s family created the Rhino Action Fund while on a trip to South Africa. “I call it a ‘fund’ because we expect a return … for the betterment of all rhinos and endangered animals,” Hagan said. The hope is that this event will bring greater awareness to wildlife conservation, he said.

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The countdown begins at Independence High School MILTON, Ga. - Clocks ticking down seconds, minutes, hours and days in bold red numerals might elicit feelings of panic for many people but not, however, for Independence High School students. There are four such clocks in the main lobby of the school and they serve as encouragement and a visual reminder of the time remaining in each mini-semester; the four divisions to the academic year in this north Fulton County non-traditional public high school. Students who attend Independence High School, regardless of their background, interests or plans for the

future, share one common goal: graduation. The school offers the opportunity to earn eight credits per year versus the six that can be accrued in a traditional setting and students may choose to attend in order to graduate early or recover the credits necessary to graduate on time. While formal commencement exercises are held twice a year, in December and May, Independence students may complete their studies and graduate at the conclusion of the mini-semesters in October, December, March and May. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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AHS names 2016 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Thirty-two students from Alpharetta High School are among these semifinalists. The 32 students representing Alpharetta High School are Row 1, from right are Rohan Bagga, Nishant Reddy, Manu Poruthoor, Torus Lu, Megan Evonsion, Aparna Maddala, Sarah Li and Shelby Conway; Row 2 are Rahul Ramesh, Brian Cai, David Bumsted, Andrew Fu, Haiwen Gui, Susan Lee, Avni Ahuja and Wendy Zhen; Row 3 are Shubhom Bhattacharya, Varun Tangirala, Richard Pei, Justin Chu, Benjamin Dugger, Katharine Nelson, Christopher Sun, Michael Horton and Joel Pozin. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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It is headed by two workers – Monica Meng and Shannon Wagar. “When they are stressed out, they have a place to come and find an answer,” said Meng. “We are someone else they can go to for help.” The women create seminars and curriculum for researching the right school, invite universities from throughout the region to visit the school and sit down with the kids. They held a “boot camp” over the summer. For two weeks, students went over applications, resumes, essays and editing. They also discussed costs and financing options. Routinely, there are college fairs on campus. In October, for instance, only SEC schools will be featured. The way into university has changed in recent years, the women said. No longer can a student wait until their junior year and simply go on a college tour. Instead, Meng and Wagar start guiding kids as soon as they enter high school. “To tell the freshmen they

MILTON, Ga. – Finding that right university is a daunting task, and actually getting into the college of choice can be even more difficult. For students at Milton High School, they thankfully have a new, improved resource to help guide them. The MHS College and Career Center is the school’s one-stop resource for all things higher education. What used to be little more than a closet is now a fullfledged classroom. High-top tables dot the room, interspersed with comfy chairs. There is even a coffee maker. The center has a cozy, collaborative atmosphere. The room allows private space for college recruiters to visit and speak with prospective students while also providing resources for kids still looking for the perfect school. Help can be found for filling out applications and student aid and everything in between.

don’t need to do anything is not realistic,” said Meng. The women are there to help, but also to guide students into good fits. They frequently hear kids say they want to attend a particular college simply because their boyfriend or girlfriend will be attending, regardless of whether it has a degree they want. “We are no-nonsense,” said Meng. “We make sure we tell them what they need to know and, sometimes, some conversations need to be done with their parents.” Meng said the students ask very different questions of recruiters when their parents are not around. Less important are issues of education while how good the Wi-Fi is or whether there is a Chipotle restaurant on campus take center stage. “They want to know what their life is going to be like,” Meng said. It’s not just the students who need to be guided. Parents can be just as hard a hurdle. “It’s not the same game for parents,” Meng said. “Things have changed.” Many parents would find it challenging to get into even nearby state schools if they applied today, she said.

The Milton High School College and Career Center is the school’s resource for both students and parents to take that next step to universities. Parents are welcome at any time to use the resources and speak with recruiters about their options. And the key is having those options, the women said. A student may have their heart set on attending Georgia Tech, but it doesn’t offer the degree he wants. Meanwhile, LSU does have that degree and will offer in-state tuition for

it. Situations like this are why Milton has a college and career resource room. “We are not going to deflate your dreams, but we will do what we can to get you in,” Wagar said. To keep up with college news and visits, you can follow the women on Twitter at @ MHS_CCC, online at mhsccc. com and on Facebook.

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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 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 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 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 run-

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

This new generation of actors has upheld Milton Theatre’s long running reputation.” BRITTANY STEELHAMMER “See Rock City and other Destinations” director

ning 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

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ROSWELL, Ga. - For one Blessed Trinity freshman, she not only got to Carnegie Hall to practice, but played. This past summer, Mattie Riordan was able to accomplish a dream held by many artists – she performed at Carnegie Hall. Riordan was nominated for the Honors Performance Series by her band teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Marietta, auditioned and was selected to play her cello with the Honors orchestra. Riordan, who has played cello for four years, prepared for nine months and then attended a week’s worth of rehearsals in New York. The Honors Performance Series

showcases some of the most talented student-performers from around the world at Carnegie Hall, Following her nomination, Riordan submitted Bach’s Minute No. 2 and her audition was selected. For two days, under the direction of a renowned music conductor, the group rehearsed for their final performance in Carnegie Hall. Riordan’s final performance was in the 100-piece orchestra with other students from around the world. In between rehearsals, the students were able to see a Broadway play, go bowling and tour New York City as well

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Mattie Riordan practices the cello during rehearsal at New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Students AND Teacher pictured from Left to Right: Emma Mello, Russell Scarborough, Sydney Erickson, teacher Misner, Gavin Ng.

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Continued from Page 14 as Carnegie Hall. “My favorite time was with the other instrumentalists,” said Riordan. “I met so many talented musicians.” Rehearsals were grueling as the passionate music conductor insisted upon perfection. “I had to learn five new songs and we practiced every piece and parts of the music

for eight hours each day. But then we got to go bowling, so it was a lot of fun,” she said. “When I walked out onto the stage, all I could think about was all of my family in the audience who came to see me play. I was playing with many gifted children in Carnegie Hall.” To honor Mattie’s achievement, 23 members of her extended family came from all over for a family reunion to see her perform. —Isabelle Nguyen

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The Audio-Video program at Alpharetta High School received three High School Production awards at the 2015 Emmy Awards. Student Gavin Ng won for Best Animation and Russell Scarborough won for Best Editing and Best Long Form Video for his documentary, "The Tables Have Turned." Tracy Misner, the instructor for the program, has led his students to win 7 awards at

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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 Students buys and 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 to cleaning up all his vehicles before offering them for sale. “I bought a 1968 Mustang

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CocoaTown offers workshops ROSWELL, Ga. — CocoaTown, 108 Oak Street, Suite B, Roswell, which designs, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes bean-to-bar equipment for small- and medium-batch artisan chocolate making, 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

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.” Even though he’s only been a teenager for two years, Trembley’s business confidence is

high. Seeing few challenges and more advantages than disadvantages with his automotive undertakings, they have also shaped his future career options: Cadillac, Mercedes, Volkswagen or BMW dealer

currently tops 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.

BusinessBriefs vice president human resources-Americas; and Ted Becker, senior vice president, sales and marketingAmericas. All three have assumed their roles at the Atlanta-based global battery manufacturer as of this month. Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 countries, is one of the world’s largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries.

Lennar Atlanta celebrates first five years in Atlanta

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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Newtown Medical Associates announces new Alpharetta location

Pinot’s Palette fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Pinot’s Palette, the first international franchisor of paint-and-sip studios in North America, including a location in Johns Creek, 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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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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BREW MOON FESTIVAL

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

6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs More info: give.northside. com/atlantawalktoremember

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

ROSWELL MASONIC LODGE ANNUAL BBQ

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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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

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in-law suite, man cave or home gym. Some resales come with a little extra land that could accommodate a small detached bungalow, set apart from the main home and perfect for in-laws or returning adult children. Renovating an older or resale home has great advantages for many reasons. You’re likely to get more land and possibly better building materials than offered by new construction. You’ll have the opportunity to customize the finishes to your taste and needs. Also, budget-wise you can buy a lower priced, under budget, home and pay cash for the upgrades. This kind of home reimagination is not for the faint of heart and will require some help from professionals who have vision. Working with a real estate agent who has a trusted builder and architect on call is key. A seasoned agent can help you identify

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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

Crye-Leike’s sales are performed above the national average in 2014. DeLuca inspired agents with strategies on how to maintain long-term relationships with their clients. This year, Crye-Leike is saddling up for a Wild West themed exhibition of lead generating techniques with a presentation by nationally recognized real estate trainer Jack O’Connor. Crye-Leike’s own Memphis Marketing Direc-

tor, Christie Jones, and Web Manager, Angie Vandenbergh will provide comprehensive insights on the latest marketing and technology trends. With 20 unique breakout sessions, agents will receive a custom and in-depth education on multiple aspects of lead generation to help increase their sales. After redefining effective techniques and learning many new innovative skills to help buyers and sellers, CryeLeike’s agents will celebrate with fun-filled activities including a talent show, golf and volleyball tournaments, vendor shows, raffle drawings and

relaxing on the smooth Florida beaches. Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 6th largest real estate firm in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. More information about Crye-Leike can be found at www.crye-leike.com.

Four steps to a neater house and more free time (NAPSI)—New research by UCLA-affiliated anthropologists found that most American families are overwhelmed by clutter and can’t even find room to park their cars in the garage because of all the stuff they’ve stuffed in there. Fortunately, whether it’s spring-cleaning time or any time, you may not have to spend as much time, effort or money as you may think to get your home clean and uncluttered, if you follow these four simple steps from home organization experts: 1. Get The Kids Involved: Make housecleaning more like a fun challenge. List all the chores that need to be done. Pick the ones that are age appropriate—organizing a bookshelf, hanging things in the closet, fluffing sofa pillows and so on—and write them down on slips of paper or post them on a wall. Roll a pair of dice to see who gets to pick first, and have everyone (parents included) choose a chore. This will give the kids some autonomy and they may be more willing to pitch in. 2. Tackle One Room At A Time: If you haven’t a lot of time to straighten up and clean the whole house, just focus on one room, even one part of a room, per day or per weekend. Keep a list or a chart and check it off as you go. At least something will be clean and you won’t feel overwhelmed. 3. Make Your Appliances Work For You—Not The Other Way Around: A well-organized kitchen and laundry room are easier to keep neat and less daunting to keep clean.

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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 pleasant 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 com-

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Holidays are actually a great time to list your property By JANE PATNEAU Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty While spring and summer are known to be the best time to list a home for sale, there is still good news for home sellers during the holidays. It’s true that many buyers look to purchase a property during the spring, however that doesn’t mean that all the serious homebuyers evaporate starting over the holidays. In fact, it’s a common misconception that it’s harder to sell your property

during the colder months. Although, holidays are hectic for most people, it’s actually a great time to list your property on the market. If you are prepared, putting up your home for sale during the “off season” has its due advantages. Here are a few benefits of selling your home during the holidays. Less Competition from Other Sellers You are not the only homeowner who has considered taking your property off the market during the holidays.

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lies celebrating the holidays in your home next season. Selling Tip: Create a warm and comfortable environment for buyers. Do not cover up your homes best features with too much holiday decor. Stick to simple and elegant decorations, and make sure to remove them as soon as the holidays are over. Faster Selling Process While all the retail stores and malls may be packed, the holiday season is usually slower for most title, loan, and real estate companies. Historically, November and December are slower months in the mortgage business, so the process may move faster. This could help to process your paperwork faster, which is a great news for both motivated buyer and you. While there are pros and cons of selling at any time of year, if you are serious about putting your home up for sale, then holiday season can be really a great time to list. You may be able to get top dollar for your property in a shorter amount of time and with less hassle and competition. So, what are you waiting for? Bundle up, hang up those lights and get ready to sell with our selling tips. Who knows, marketing your home during the holidays may be your best move yet! Thinking about Selling your Home?? Give Jane a call at 770-33-3538 for a free consultation!

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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. “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 ‘bidto-give’ auction where attendees were able to support

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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 Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, and takes the runner through rolling hills in the heart of Alpharetta’s business district before returning to Jackson Healthcare. The race starts at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 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, firefighters and community volunteers to teach and mentor the youth and establish a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. 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. —Jonathan Copsey


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Emory Saint Joseph’s employees donate $22,000 to NFCC ATLANTA - Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital employees demonstrated their commitment to those in need by presenting a check for more than $22,000 to the hospital’s 2015 community partner, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). For the past several years, the hospital has partnered with a local organization to serve those less fortunate, extending the mission of Emory Saint Joseph’s in the community. NFCC is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to preventing homelessness of individuals residing north of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County. The agency assists families with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, clothing and adult education classes during short-term emergencies. “This charity helps bridge the gap for families and is closely aligned with our Mercy Mission at Emory Saint Joseph’s, which is providing compassionate care for those less fortunate,” said Jeanne Landry, vice president of human resources at Emory Saint Joseph’s.

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Since January, Emory Saint Joseph’s employees organized many creative fundraisers that were also supported by physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers. Some of these included: yoga classes, line dancing, bake sales, raffle tickets for a quilt and gift baskets, flower sales, a bazaar and a canned good drive for NFCC’s food pantry. Many Emory Saint Joseph’s employees and their families also volunteered at NFCC by working on site at the organization’s food pantry and thrift shop.

Emory Saint Joseph’s administration recognized the many dedicated hospital departments and employees for their significant fundraising efforts during a special ceremony at the hospital. “Emory Saint Joseph’s is so grateful for our employees’ support. The staff has contributed so much of their time and efforts to raise funds for NFCC, and because of their kind spirit and generosity, many families will receive assistance when it is needed most,” said Landry. -Zenzele Price-Richardson

Fellowship church breaks ground on student ministry ROSWELL, Ga. -- Fellowship Bible Church held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The ceremony marks the coming construction for a new student ministry building at the church. This new facility will feature two worship and meeting spaces with audiovisual systems, a large atrium, café and an outdoor sitting area. This is part of the “What If” vision for Fellowship Bible Church, to

impact others in families, community and around the world for Christ. The building is to be completed by fall of 2016. Leading the ceremony was Senior Pastor Dr. Crawford Loritts and Student Ministry Pastor Paul Bickford. Several student leaders, Elder Brian Dodd and Pastor Bob Roland also participated in the actual groundbreaking. Approximately 300 people attended. —Jonathan Copsey

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‘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

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Events: Crabapple Fest returns to Milton Oct. 3 Continued from Page 1

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 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.

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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. 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 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 sup-

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 port 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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Schultz: former BOE member looks forward to down time Continued from Page 1 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 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 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 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 technology 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 Schultz, 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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Rivers: Continued from Page 1 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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Milton Cross Country defends titles MILTON, Ga. - On their home course, the Eagles of Milton won their sixth straight “Best Overall Program Award” Sept. 19 in cross country as Milton won five out of six team races and had race winners in four out of six individual races. Varsity Boys: The defending champions, Eagles of Milton (1st-28 pts), were an easy winner dispatching 12 scoring schools. Senior and defending champion Jack Bluth (1st -17:08) took down the course record by 22 seconds going wire-to-wire for the easy win. Milton sophomore Sam Bowers (2nd -17:32) passed Cambridge senior Bjorn Leicher during the 2nd mile to earn the runner-up spot and become the 3rd fastest performer ever on the Milton course. The Eagles depth of putting all seven of their runners in the top-14 was too much for any school to counter. Varsity Girls: The Lady Eagles (ranked 4th All-Class & 3rd in 6A) took on their toughest field to date and came away with their second-

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straight runner-up finish (2nd-72 pts). Defending champions Northview (1st-57 pts) ranked 7th All-Class, were able to fend-off Milton and Lovett (3rd-84 pts), who was ranked 3rd AllClass. Landmark Christian (5th-139 pts), ranked 1st in 1A put up a tough fight upfront but were not able to match the power of the larger schools. Senior captain Riley Burr (6th20:50) ran the 3rd-fastest Milton time ever on the course to lead the Lady Eagles. Unique to this meet is this team award given to the best school program based on their team finishes in all 6-races contested at the county meet. The Eagles of Milton (1-18 pts) were a clear winner after winning 5 of the 6 races contested. Both Blessed Trinity and Northview had 6 points to finish in a tie for 2nd. This is the Eagles 6th-straight title and 9th in the last 12 years. —Zenzele Price-Richardson

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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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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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Scores from 9-25 • 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

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• 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 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two fumbles and two interceptions, three of which were within 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 A-6B opener. It was only the second region loss for Mount Pisgah since Head Coach Mike Forester took over the team in 2013. As Mount Pisgah looked to tie the game at 27 with just over four minutes remaining, Patriots’ quarterback Connor Norwood threw an interception at the Lions’ 25-yard line. Christian Heritage’s ensuing drive, which included a fourthdown conversion at their own 45, would run out the clock and seal the victory. Though Norwood’s interception proved to be the final blow to the Patriots, two fumbles inside the red zone greatly hurt their chances earlier in the game. Senior running back JR Cendoya fumbled at the goal line early in the second quarter with the Patriots trailing 13-6. Later in the second quarter, Cendoya would fumble again inside the 10-yard line on a

first-and-goal run from the 7-yard line. Once again, at the time of the fumble the Patriots trailed by 7, 20-13. After the fumble, Christian Heritage ate up nearly eight minutes of clock, converting many third-down conversions along the way, and scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Ahmaad Tanner to extend their lead to 27-13. As emotions ran high, things began to get scrappy on the field. Mount Pisgah would be called for a personal foul on 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

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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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-15-AB-09 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers October 1, 2015 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT The Parry Group, Inc. d/b/a Anabelle’s Table 5530 Windward Pky., Suite 101-105 Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Owner The Parry Group, Inc. Registered Agent Anabelle Ardid-Parry

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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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DEATH NOTICES Ellen Ann Addis, of Woodstock, passed away September 19, 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. 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.

Ruby David, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Norman Harold “Hal” Davis, Jr., 78, of Atlanta, passed away September 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. 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.

Michael Wayne Paulk, 70, of Cumming, passed away September 12, 2015. Arrangements by Restland Funeral Home. Margaret E. RoodRichardson, 97, of Roswell, passed away September 3, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. 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.

Fulton Commissioner Ellis gives county 2015 highlights Since January, it has been my privilege to serve as your District 2 Commissioner on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. I am pleased to update you on the significant progress being made to improve Fulton County government. During my first eight months, the board has taken decisive action to address a number of key issues. In January, the commission finalized the county’s 2015 budget. My colleagues and I engaged in a collaborative discussion and were successful in developing a budget framework that provided for greater fiscal responsibility, taxpayer relief and service delivery improvement. Our efforts resulted in an Alternative Fund Budget that I presented which was unanimously approved by the board, marking the first unanimous approval for our county’s spending plan since 1991. In addition, my resolution to double the county’s minimum fund balance (rainy-day fund) from one month to two months of operational cost reserves for the general fund was approved by the commission. This change provides a significantly improved financial foundation for the county. One of the most noteworthy actions taken by the board of commissioners was a significant 2015 property tax reduction. I presented a proposal in July, which was approved in a 5-2 vote, to decrease the 2015 general fund property tax millage rate by 10.9%. I will continue to strive to reduce the financial burden of the taxpayers of Fulton County and anticipate having the opportunity to address an additional property tax millage rate reduction in 2016. Another critical decision made by the board was the selection of a new county manager, who leads and manages our day-to-day operations. In March, the board voted unanimously to appoint Richard “Dick” Anderson as Fulton county manager. Dick brings to the position an extensive career in executive leadership in both the public and private sectors, including serving as vice chairman of BellSouth as well as the chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve System. He has been quickly assembling a strong management team that is making a positive difference for the county. During April, the board

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along with the county manager began a strategic planning process and the outcome of that process is a longer-range strategic effort which focuses on efficiency, service and impact. We have made significant progress in the area of efficiency, primarily in centralizing government services. Fulton County has 38 departments, and certain functions have historically been duplicated in the finance, purchasing, information technology, and personnel departments. By streamlining delivery, we can reduce staff and improve service to both internal and external clients. The partial first-year savings for taxpayers is estimated to be $800,000. Satisfying this objective is continuous and long term and will result in additional savings and improved service in coming years. I would also highlight that we opened three new Fulton County libraries in North Fulton this year, one each in Roswell, Milton and Alpharetta. Each facility is state-ofthe-art and provides citizens with convenient locations and expanded services. In conjunction with opening the library in Alpharetta in the new Alpharetta city center, Fulton County transferred the old Alpharetta library to the city, which will begin repurposing the facility so it can be employed for future public use. The old and new Alpharetta Libraries represent a great collaboration between the county and the city. Earlier in the year, Fulton County also completed the transfer of Providence Park, a previously closed county park, to the city of Milton. The city is preparing the park for reopening and it will soon offer enhanced recreational opportunities for our communities. I’m honored to have the opportunity to represent District 2 and will continue to seek to effectively communicate with and serve the residents of Fulton County. I welcome your feedback, questions or concerns and you can reach me at bob.ellis@fultoncountyga.gov, or by calling my office; 404-612-8216.


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Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

Country Ranch

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065 Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-4757808, 404-317-5209

Furniture LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722 Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107 DINING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $600. 770-664-2917

Bargains

Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

Antiques

Collectibles

MOVING SALE! Bedroom suite, couch, coffee table, leaf table and bar stools, kitchen and household items. Prices negotiable. Call Lori at 770-256-2410 Alpharetta

European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057. CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $225/obo. 770-619-0042

Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610 DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362. Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

Building Supplies

Furniture

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message

Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022

DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Beautiful serene setting! Garden of Prayer, 2 lots. Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-4755479 Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055

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DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $650. 770-781-0961 Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404242-4022

Full size mattress/ boxspring w/metal frame and set of sheets. Excellent condition $75 678-822-4097 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450 BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835

Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-6879921

Household

ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199.. Excellent condition! 770-664-0111 Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022

Medical Equipment TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-3452372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404345-2372 Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404345-2372 HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

Musical Instruments CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787

Musical Instruments PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Recreation TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410

Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033 TREADMILL: Proform 830QT, $180. 770-634-1033 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $150. 770-993-0835 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-8838215

Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092


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