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Eaves to residents: ‘We can do better’ Roswell town hall meeting gives residents chance to air grievances By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves brought Sept. 23 many of his department heads to the Roswell Branch Library to listen to residents and tell them what the county could do. “We are here to get the pulse of the city,” Eaves told a full house at Roswell Library’s meeting room. “We will seat a new Board of Commissioners with some new faces,” he said. “I think
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Members of the Historic Roswell Kiwanis Key Club made sure volunteers had plenty of healthy snacks and drinks for Rivers Alive.
Keeping Roswell beautiful Rivers Alive cleanup yields trash By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s Riverside Park was abuzz with activity on the morning of Sept. 27 as volunteers and city workers banded together for the annual Rivers Alive river cleanup.
Each year, Keep Roswell Beautiful, the Historic Roswell Kiwanis and the city organize the effort to clean up the city’s riverbanks along the Chattahoochee River and tributary streams. Vicki Culbreth, environmental education coordinator for the city of Roswell, said about 200 people had volunteered for the cleanup, so many that this year Rivers Alive was able
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we can find some common ground and do a better job.” North Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann and North Fulton CommissionerEAVES elect Bob Ellis were listening, but did not speak. Eaves opened the meeting by touching on some issues
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‘We’ve all had traffic fatigue’ Ga. 9 widening to four lanes a welcomed project By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Hundreds of residents and business owners participated in the Georgia Department of Transportation input open house meeting to address the widening of Ga. 9. For Jo Woodard, who attended the open house at Vick-
ery Creek Middle School and lives off Campground Road in south Forsyth, the population growth has really put stress on county roads, especially on the two-lane Ga. 9 (Atlanta Highway). “I think we need to hasten it,” Woodard said. “I don’t know how you can build it fast enough.” The proposed widening would take Ga. 9 from the Fulton-Forsyth County line (McFarland Parkway) to Ga. 141 (Bethelview Road/Peachtree Parkway) in Cumming.
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Resident defrauded of thousands MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident is the latest victim of a telephone scam that has gained popularity recently. The victim told police she received a phone call Sept. 19 from a “Lt. Kaufman” who said he was with the Fulton County Courthouse. He said the victim had missed jury duty and had a heavy fine to pay or be arrested. The victim was told to purchase Green Dot credit cards and relay their numbers to the officer. She did so, buying more than $2,000 in cards. The “officer” then said some of the cards did not work and asked her to do it again, which the victim did. In total, $4,260 was given to the scammer in cards. Government officials, be they police or court officials, will never ask for money over the phone and never ask to be paid with pre-paid debit cards.
Home intruder finds woman in shower JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A man broke into a Bristol Lane
shortly before closing time and said they had a take-out order. There was no such order. They then walked around, speaking rapidly and entered the manager’s office. Bronner then said he owned the business. When he began talking about the safe, the pair were asked to leave. Police met up with them in their car in the parking lot. The officer noted they were twitching and speaking rapidly, exhibiting signs of drug use. When Gliszc-
apartment Sept. 20 and attempted to assault a woman in the shower. According to the victim, she had returned home from the neighborhood gym. She got into the shower. Several minutes later, she said she noticed a leg on the other side of the shower curtain. She looked around and saw a short man standing in the bathroom. He pulled back the shower curtain and began taking pictures or video of the victim in the shower. She told him to get out and to let her get a towel. He allegedly responded saying, “But you left the door open.” At one point, the man pulled down his pants and made threatening remarks to her. She managed to shut him out of the bathroom and lock the door before calling neighbors for help. No suspects were found in the area.
Secret shopper scammed JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Bristol Trace resident was the victim of a classic scam Sept. 20 and is out $1,600. The victim told police she received an email to sign up for a secret shopper program. She signed up and was in email contact with a man who told her what to do. He sent her a check for $1,985 and told her to cash
All performances held in High School Gym 7:30 p.m. Thur., Oct. 16 7:30 p.m. Fr., Oct. 17 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 Main Characters: “Millie Dillmount” played by Autumn Bristow, “Jimmy Smith” played by Pierce Rossman, “Miss Dorothy” played by Whitney Cookston, “Trevor Graydon” played by David Renfrow, “Mrs. Meers” played by Elise Anzaldua Set in 1922, Millie tells the story of a Kansas girl who moves to Manhattan to follow her plan of marrying for wealth instead of love – the modern way – but her plans get bumpy when she accidentally falls in love with a charming but poor young man named Jimmy.
zynski got out of the car to speak to police, officers noted she was sitting on a scale and a knife, both of which had a white powder residue on them. In the center console of the car was a Tupperware container with suspected methamphetamine inside. Both were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a weapon during a crime. Gliszczynski also had an outstanding warrant out of Hall County.
it. Two money orders for $800 would be made and sent to a Florida address. The remaining money would be used to buy items at stores and she should write up a report. The victim did this. The next day, she said she received another check, this time for $2,485 with the same instructions. She took it to the bank and was told it was fraudulent. The bank employees then told her that the prior check returned for insufficient funds. The bank used money from her other bank accounts to pay for her money orders.
Pushy solicitor harasses neighbors CUMMING, Ga. — Two women felt harassed after a solicitor wouldn’t “take no for an answer,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 5000 block of Stevenhaven Lane told deputies a blond solicitor wearing khaki shorts and a pink shirt knocked on her door Sept. 16. The solicitor talked to her about books or magazines, but the woman said she was not interested. The solicitor continued to move closer to her front door, so the woman shut the door on her. Then at about 12:45 p.m. Sept. 19, the solicitor came back and knocked on the door of the home across the street. The neighbor there told
deputies the solicitor had a bag of materials with her she tried to sell. The neighbor said she was not interested, and she watched the solicitor’s demeanor change from friendly to angry. The neighbor began taking pictures of the solicitor’s 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, and threatened to call 911. The solicitor ran to her car and sped off.
School buses broken into FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone broke into a bus parked at a school and left the flashers on, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Oak Grove Academy, 3480 Francis Road, told deputies she arrived for work at 6 a.m. Sept. 15 and saw the flashers were turned on in the “big bus.” She said the top right glass in the door was cracked, or “spider webbed,” and the door was open. She checked the other buses and found another one had its weather stripping pulled away from the door. No other buses or pieces of property seemed tampered with. Deputies were unable to review video surveillance because it was not turned on at the time of the incident.
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to yield and possession of marijuana. ►► Brent Charles McAfee, 50, of Burnett Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Katelyn Elizabeth Kitzel, 24, of Statesboro was arrested Sept. 11 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Carlton Alexander Martin, 21, of Decatur was arrested Sept. 6 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and possession of marijuana.
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of Canton Street, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 8 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Jonathan Maurice Martin, 26, of Crabapple Lake Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 13 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and suspended registration.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – At long last, Roswell has approved a new fire station for East Roswell. At their Sept. 29 meeting, the City Council agreed to swap land with another property owner. In 2012, the voters of Roswell approved a $14.5 million bond to pay for, among other projects, a new Fire Station No. 4 for East Roswell. The money for the new station was $1.5 million.
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VOTE KEY: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent The need to replace the building was plain. It was old, showing wear and tear and too small to adequately meet the needs of Roswell’s growing population. It also spent some time infested with termites. The land it sits on is not
big enough to build a new, larger station. Thus, the need for a new plot of land. Land in Roswell is not cheap. While city-owned land was preferable, adequate land was in short supply. The city had to get creative.
The solution is to swap land with another property owner in the area. The corner of Market Place and Old Alabama, the former site of Home Depot, looks like
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Eaves: Continued from Page 1 including the Fulton County tax increase. A judge has said the county can proceed with the tax notices containing the 17 percent millage increase, but has not yet ruled if it is indeed constitutional. Recently, the Republicancontrolled Fulton County legislative delegation announced it is considering doubling the homestead exemption to $60,000. “That would be problematical,” Eaves said. “Such a move would place more of the property tax burden on North Fulton because it would take almost all of the South Fulton residences off the tax roll. That just produces more inequity in the tax rolls. “Rather than try to force us to do something, they should help us be more effective and efficient,” Eaves said. He noted the county is seeking a request for proposals for a county lobbyist. “The reality is large urban governments make an investment in lobbyists to help us make better use of federal funding,” Eaves said. “We have a [federal and state] grants administrator, but we need to be more aggressive.” Hausmann said before the meeting, the county needs that
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assistance on the federal level, however details are still being worked out. She agreed it would be better if GOP legislators did not try to force the county into cutting taxes. “We have a new Board of Commissioners that will convene in January. I would like to see that board have the ability to manage the county. As for a lobbyist, I see us having one in Washington where the real grant money is. I can meet with most of the folks at the General Assembly, but I can’t talk to people in Washington,” Hausmann said. What Eaves wants help with are Grady Hospital, the county jail and the Criminal Justice Department, which will cost $170 million to operate. That is about 35 percent of the general fund budget, he said. “People want to pick things like Meals on Wheels, senior services and the arts. But it is not the smalls that are hurting us; it’s these big ticket items,” Eaves said. Eaves told the residents he wants to see the region create what he called the “aerotropolis alliance,” similar to what the Dutch and French have done for the areas serving Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport. They have similar needs, similar opportunities and those communities most affected should work in concert to exploit their advantages, he said. After making his staff intro-
It is not the smalls that are hurting us; it’s these big ticket items.” JOHN EAVES Fulton County Commission Chairman
ductions, he turned over the meeting to answer the public’s concerns. He got an earful. Pointed questions began the with irony of holding the meeting at the Rowell Library at night when the library’s severely curtailed hours make it a rare treat to come inside it during daylight. First up was longtime Roswell gadfly Janet Russell. She said it must be an election year because that is the only time she sees a commissioner from south of the Chattahoochee. “We are the golden goose in North Fulton, paying most of the taxes. What do we get [in services] in return?” Russell asked. “Also, library hours are shortened. Most of North Fulton residents are commuters. How can they get home in time to ever use a library?” Eaves said the county can and will do a better job for North Fulton. He noted 35 percent of the county’s budget comes from North Fulton and
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Sandy Springs. “We listened to the people and have restored Friday hours [previously all libraries were closed] to four libraries [north of Atlanta]. We want to restore more services. We have found library services are among the most popular things we do,” he said. Linda Smithers asked about the jail and its problems. Eaves said it has been an expensive process, but of the 116 problems a judge has ordered solved, the county has taken care of 115 of them, including $5 million to replace locks that the inmates could manipulate. The jail population has been reduced to 2,100, down from a maximum of 2,500 capacity that had been consistently violated. The last mandate is to bring the number of required sheriff’s deputies to be in compliance. That is the duty of the sheriff as a constitutional officer elected by the public. “We hope to be out from under the consent decree [over the jail] by the end of the year,” Eaves said. Grady Hospital has been a thorn in the county taxpayers’ side, but a necessary one, Eaves said. After nearly going under in 2008, a public-private partnership has raised $300 million to put Grady in the black, he said. “Grady saw 300,000 patients last year, but only Fulton residents received indigent
care dollars from the county,” he said. With so much of the county now incorporated cities, Eaves was asked why the budget can’t be reduced. He agreed that 90 percent of the county has been incorporated, but there are still “big ticket” items for which the county is still responsible. “That includes health, libraries, the aging, animal control – there are a number of services the cities have declined to take on, so the county must pay for them,” Eaves said. Asked why the library system has gone two years without a library director, Eaves had to report that the last round of applicants for the job were pared down to four. But none of the four passed “final qualifications.” Eaves did not say what that meant. But evidently the library system is back at square one. Given the current state of funding for the system, it is hard to imagine many qualified applicants applying. The county has hired KPMG, one of the “Big Four” auditing companies, to look at county government to find better efficiencies for the government. Eaves said he has high hopes of finding ways to cut spending with their help. He also promised to hold more citizen forums in the future to keep in better touch with North Fulton residents.
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Crooked Creek seeks gated roads Would be responsible for upkeep It’s about safety By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – One of the largest neighborhoods in Milton is seeking to close off its streets and privatize. The issue will next come before the Milton City Council Oct. 6 for a public hearing and vote. With 640 homes, Crooked Creek has 6.5 miles of roadway right at the border of Fulton and Forsyth counties on Ga. 9. Right now, the road is public, allowing motorists to drive through it unhindered. The city has care of the roads, milling and resurfacing them as needed. According to some residents, the neighborhood would be best served with gates on the entrances to keep out traffic. The main street of the neighborhood, Creek Club Drive, runs from Ga. 9 in the south to Francis Road in the north. Residents complain commuters use the road as a cut-through when traffic backs up on Ga. 9. Steve Tipton, president of the Crooked Creek Homeowners’ Association, said that the primary reason for privatiza-
tion is safety. “It’s about safety and quality of life for us,” Tipton said. “We want safety for our children and to reduce crime in our community.” With commuter traffic using Creek Club Drive as a shortcut, they are congesting the road as well as becoming a safety hazard. Speeding, reckless driving and not stopping at stop signs are frequent complaints, he said. Crime is also an issue, given that anyone can drive into the neighborhood. There was an attempted abduction of a neighborhood child there last year as well as the occasional break-in. Tipton said, should the neighborhood be privatized, the HOA plans to keep the roads in better shape than the city, helping property values. “There are a limited number of funds for the city of Milton to work on roads every year. We want control of it to make the best roads we possibly can,” Tipton said. However, there are issues with privatization. The primary issue is that residents will be responsible for all the maintenance of the
and quality of life for us...We want safety for our children and to reduce crime in our community.” STEVE TIPTON President of the Crooked Creek Homeowners’ Association
internal roads, rather than the city, as well as installing and maintaining gates and guards. HOA dues would increase by more than $500 per year to pay for this, Tipton said. Beyond those costs, safety will change. No longer will police be able to stop drivers from speeding or not stopping at stop signs. However, police will still be able to stop drivers for big crimes, such as vehicular manslaughter or DUI. Public safety personnel would also be able to respond to 911 calls in the normal manner. “The police would have
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The residents of Crooked Creek in Milton are petitioning the city to gate off their roads and privatize them. limited authority,” said City Manager Chris Lagerbloom. Under Milton law, a public road can only be abandoned by the city and made private under strict circumstances. The majority of residents must be in favor of the move. The residents must also answer one of two questions: Is there no substantial public purpose served by the road?
Is its removal from the municipal street system in the best public interest? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” the city may allow the roads to be abandoned. That decision is up for the City Council to decide. That decision will be made Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at City Hall after a public hearing on the matter.
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Milton considers historic district By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Downtown Crabapple is often at the front of residents’ minds when they think not only of Milton, but also of that small-town feel of rural living. That is what the city hopes to keep as officials discuss creating a historic district for the downtown Crabapple area. The proposed district would include the crossroads and span to the new library site at Charlotte Road. The City Council met with the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) Sept. 15 to discuss the proposed district. The ultimate decision to enact the district will be up to the FIELD mayor and council. “If you are in the historic district, any changes you make to any structure, including houses, would have to be reviewed and approved by the HPC,” said Kathleen Field, Milton’s Community Development
Jimmy John’s victim of data breach Old Milton Parkway location hit CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Customers of the Jimmy John’s restaurant on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta may have had their credit card information stolen in yet another corporate data breach. On July 30, 2014, the sandwich company learned of a possible security incident involving credit and debit card data at some of Jimmy John’s stores and franchised locations. Jimmy John’s immediately hired third party forensic experts to assist with its investigation. While the investigation is ongoing, it appears that customers’ credit and debit card data was compromised after an intruder stole log-in credentials from Jimmy John’s point-of-sale vendor and used these stolen credentials to remotely access the point-of-sale systems at some corporate and franchised locations between June 16, 2014 and Sept. 5, 2014. The security compromise has been contained, and customers can use their credit and debit cards securely at Jimmy John’s stores. Approximately 216 stores nationwide appear to have been affected by this event. Cards impacted by this event were those swiped at the stores, and did not include those cards entered manually or online. The credit and debit card information at issue may include the card number and in some cases the cardholder’s name, verification code and the card’s expiration date. Information entered online, such as customer address, email and password, remains secure. In Georgia, the locations affected are: • 365 14th St. NW, Atlanta
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director. “The idea is to protect the historic district.” A historic district would place limitations on what can be built and how within its boundaries on properties deemed historic. Owners of historic buildings would face restrictions. It does not affect the use of the building. Tax credits are used to incentivize landowners who make upgrades to their properties. “It is concerned with maintaining the historic relevance of historic structures,” Field said. “We want to protect our historic assets.”
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If you are in the historic district, any changes you make to any structure, including houses, would have to be reviewed and approved by the HPC...The idea is to protect the historic district.” KATHLEEN FIELD Milton’s Community Development Director Should the district be enacted, proposals would come before the HPC for approval to determine if they keep with the historic character of the surrounding area. If that body
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North Fulton school enrollment dips
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North Fulton enrollment 20-day count for 2014-15 school year ( ) indicates change from 20-day count in 2013-14 school year
Elementary numbers continue to decline By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Despite new subdivisions popping up like mushrooms across any swath of empty land in North Fulton, the kids have yet to make it into the classrooms. And based on trends, they may not show up in the foreseeable future. More than 300 fewer kids were enrolled in North Fulton schools from this time last year, with the “shrinkage” in numbers seen primarily in the elementary grades. If these enrollment numbers hold through the school year, it will mark the third year in a row of smaller numbers in the primary grades. Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the Fulton County School System (FCSS), said the trend in lower numbers in the early grades, primarily kindergarten, is now likely a reality for North Fulton in the coming years. “Six years ago at [the start] of the recession, people weren’t having as many children because of the economic uncertainty,” said Huff. “And while
our total enrollment continues to grow, we are seeing much smaller kindergarten classes replacing the bigger classes leaving fifth grade for middle school.” What was considered an anomaly three years ago is now the reality, prompting Huff and her team to re-evaluate the forecasting methodology to include more birthrate data. “We are not seeing the same number of kids coming out of [new subdivisions] or the same types of families moving into new homes,” said Huff. “People are also staying put and not moving around as much so their kids are moving up to middle and high school.” The first month enrollment for the FCSS was 95,525 students – about 700 students short of projections but still well within a 1 percent margin of error. Huff said the low kindergarten numbers, coupled with a few schools with unexpected circumstances in South Fulton and Sandy Springs, led to the lower-than-expected numbers.
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North Fulton students sign ‘commitment’ letters for college scholarships REACH program offers $10K incentive stay in school, make good grades By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – During an event patterned after signing day for athletes, eight middle school scholars from Fulton County signed commitment contracts to stay in school, earn good grades and reap the rewards of a $10,000 scholarship. The eighth-graders, including four from North Fulton, are among the select group of middle schoolers across Georgia who are promised REACH scholarships upon graduation. The program is a key part of Gov. Nathan Deal’s “Complete College Georgia” to increase the number of high school graduates in Georgia. “This program is an investment in our students and our state, opening doors for youth in Georgia who may not have the opportunity to seek postsecondary education due to financial constraints,” said Deal. The governor himself was on-hand Sept. 24 at the headquarters of the Fulton County School System (FCSS) to assist in the celebration, alongside
Claudia Munoz of Haynes Bridge MS signs her commitment to the REACH scholarship while Gov. Nathan Deal, left, and Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa look on. Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa, board of education members, faculty and parents. The North Fulton REACH scholars include: • Mirian Rivera, Elkins Pointe MS • Claudia Munoz, Haynes
Gov. Nathan Deal, left, and Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa, right, congratulate the eight Fulton County recipients of the REACH scholarship. The eighth-grade students are, from left, Sabrina Villa (Holcomb Bridge MS), Daniel Narvoes (Sandy Springs MS), Janelle Tenoria (Ridgeview MS), Prayer Idowu (McNair MS), Rayven Alsobrook (Sandtown MS), Claudia Munoz (Haynes Bridge MS), Sarah Rahimpour (Taylor Road MS) and Mirian Rivera (Elkins Pointe MS). Bridge MS • Sabrina Villa, Holcomb Bridge MS • Sara Rahimpour, Taylor Road MS “This was a proud, emotional day for all of us,” said Avossa. “[It] means our young students, many who will be the
first in their family to attend college, will have the financial ability to pursue higher education.” For the next five years, these students must have good behavior and attendance, a minimum 2.5 grade point average in core courses, re-
main crime and drug free and graduate high school on time. In return, they will receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend a HOPE-eligible college in Georgia. REACH, which stands for
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work on the field.” The field received new brick walls, new dugouts and general upgrades. Local baseball teams frequently use the field for practice and play, including King’s Ridge and Auterson Baseball leagues. “I love the new field,” Byrd said. “It’s great.” This is not the first improvement made to Post 201 this year. Earlier, volunteers from the Home Depot spent several days replacing walls, floors, HVAC and lights as well as helping build a deck in the rear of the facility.
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It’s a boat, it’s a car — it’s a boat car But don’t count on this custom-built vehicle to float By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mark Ray is making waves on the roads. That’s because his boat car cannot float, or else he’d be making waves in the water, too. About a year ago, Ray made a bet with his wife. She said he couldn’t build a boat car. The Alpharetta resident has now shown her and pretty much everyone else on the road that he can. “I was determined to make my dream a reality,” Ray said. “I’ve got a boat, a car and it’s a convertible.” The first thing he did was purchase and strip the body of a GMC Jimmy with a V6 engine. Everything was removed except the chassis, the seats and the motor. Then he found an 18-foot Sea Ray bow rider ready for the landfill.
“I got the boat for free,” Ray said. “I had to cut the floor out of the bottom of the boat.” Then he mounted them together. As he is explaining all this, a woman pulls over and wants to take a picture of the custom vehicle. “This happens all day long,” he said. “People are always pulling me over asking permission to take pictures of the car. They ask if they can stand in front of it and — [the inevitable] ‘Does it float?’” The woman was taking pictures of the boat car to show her husband. “This is so different,” the woman said. The fiberglass-body boat car is street legal and has turn signals, a boat horn, a ship’s bell, headlights and taillights. There’s a windshield, a diamond-plate hood, compass, power steering, brakes and side-view mirrors, and it seats about seven people comfortably. “I dedicated the creation to my wife, Robyn, who battled with breast cancer and is now cancer free,” Ray said. “The whole family loves the boat car.”
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Mark Ray mashed up a car and a boat to create a boat car. Ray, who runs Door2Door Shredding in Alpharetta, brings the boat car to car shows and parades, but he has not yet taken it to a boat show. Since it would sink if launched in the water, they probably would not let him. He says has also won a lot of trophies for his creation. “The biggest trophy is that my wife does not have cancer,” Ray said. “That’s the most important.” Visit http://www. theboatcar.com for more information.
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Roswell celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month
Residents celebrate assisted living week ROSWELL, Ga. – Resident ambassadors Barbara Barned and Gertrude Fymire accept signed proclamations from Roswell Mayor Jere Wood at the Bon Voyage Breakfast event held Monday, Sept. 8, in celebration of National Assisted Living Week, at Manor on the Square in Roswell. —Jonathan Copsey
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ROSWELL, Ga. – The city of Roswell is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month in October by partnering with other organizations to present more than 50 different events. In conjunction with this celebration, the new 20142015 Roswell Arts and Cultural Organizations Directory is now available. The directory includes listings for 23 arts and cultural organizations in Roswell, many of which are participating in the National Arts and Humanities celebration. “This year is one of our largest celebrations of National Arts and Humanities Month,” said Morgan Timmis, historic and cultural affairs manager for Roswell. “With over 50 different events going on over the course of the month, there is something for everyone – and all the events are a reminder of the strong arts and culture presence in Roswell.” Highlights of the month include: Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3 – Randall Paulson
Architects exhibit “Creative Mill: Roswell Mill Art Exposition” at the Roswell Mill. Free and open to the public. Friday, Oct. 3, 6 – 9 p.m. – First Friday Art Walk at galleries throughout historic Roswell. Free and open to the public. Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. – A Sip of the South’s Boots n’ Barbecue at Bulloch Hall, $50 per person. Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. – The Hunts LIVE! in Roswell at the Roswell Culture Arts Center. $35 general admission, $25 for under 21. Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Fall Farm Day at Smith Plantation. Free and open to the public. The full calendar of events for Arts and Humanities Month in October and a downloadable 2013-2014 Roswell Arts and Cultural Organizations Directory are available on the city of Roswell website at www. roswellgov.com/ArtsMonth. For more information, contact Timmis at 770-641-3705 or mtimmis@roswellgov.com. —Jonathan Copsey
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August home sales: national and local The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales fell across the country by -5.3 percent in August vs. one year ago. That number is greater than the drop in sales we saw in North Fulton but very different from sales figures in Forsyth County. Oddly, the NAR attributes this to investors pulling back because of fewer cash sales. I say oddly because their data comes from a small number of realtors surveyed around the county. The national media outlets have picked up this story but it’s not the case here, in our area. Looking at North Fulton and Forsyth County, August home sales year-over-year are down -2.9 percent in North Fulton but actually up 1 percent in Forsyth County. Additionally, the median sales price for existing homes dropped -5.2 percent nationally but rose 4.7 percent in North Fulton and 11.7 percent in Forsyth County. Finally, cash sales in August were up over 20 percent
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in North Fulton and while cash sales in Forsyth were down -7 percent, keep in mind that sales overall were up 1 percent. So, all this begs the question: “What’s going on in our market?” We’re seeing the differing effects of new construction in North Fulton and Forsyth County. New home building has increased in both areas but consider this fact: the median sales price of a new build in Forsyth is $369,900 - a little higher than the $302,000 median sales price of all homes. However, the median sales price for a new build in North Fulton is $722,000; much higher than $382,000 which is the median sales price of all
homes in North Fulton. Because of the dramatic rise in home prices from last year, buyers have been cautions and willing to wait out good values all year long, for both existing homes and new construction. Now, with new home prices skyrocketing, existing homes are looking far more attractive. Bob Strader is a local realtor with The NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. More information can be found on his blogs liveincumming.com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.
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Robotic surgery expansion gives patients more options LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Recently, Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) obtained a second da Vinci Surgical System designated for single site and laparoscopic surgery. According to local surgeons, robotic surgery promotes precision and efficiency. “The da Vinci Surgical System Robot, with its precision and 3-D camera, allows us to do single incision surgery, like gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy, in a very precise manner,” said Dr. James Elsey, a vascular surgeon at GMC. This is in line with a national trend toward limiting surgical incisions, he said. “Through the robotic system, we are able to offer single incision surgery to more types of patients,” added Dr. David Schmidt, also affiliated with Gwinnett Medical Center. “It allows us to perform
advanced operations with optimal 3-D visualization.” Schmidt said GMC will soon offer robotic surgery as an option to patients requiring more complex laparoscopic procedures. Surgeons have full control, directing the robot to make precise movements. The da Vinci Surgical System has 3-D vision and a magnified view and provides the surgeons with full control of the laparoscopic instruments. This allows physicians to perform surgery using laparoscopic instruments, which mimic the way human hands and wrists work in open surgery. GMC also offers robotic-assisted surgery for procedures in bariatrics, gynecological cancer and prostate cancer. Visit www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org for more information.
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Peach Clinic opens two new locations in Cumming Business: Peach Clinic Opened: First location: May 2014, second location September 2014. Owners: Dr. Dhaval Shah, Dr. Monal Shah and Dr. Amita Ghia What: Primary care and pediatric practice catering to
patients of all ages. Where: 3030 Old Atlanta Rd Ste 500 Cumming 30041 and 2320 Atlanta Highway Ste 105 Cumming 30040 Hours: 8 am to 5 pm. Monday through Friday Call: (770) 203-2000 Web: www.peachclinic.com
Georgia among nation’s New basketball, beach volleyball leaders in job growth Up With Kids Sports opens a new training facility, Hoops N Sand, featuring basketball, volleyball and indoor beach volleyball, court rentals, travel teams and more in Cumming.
facility opens in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Hoops N Sand, a basketball and indoor beach volleyball training facility, opened Sept. 26 in Cumming at 1710 Redi Road, Suite 100. This 8,800-square-foot facility houses a full-size basketball and volleyball court, a half basketball court and a sand volleyball court. Hoops N Sand will offer a variety of year-round training opportu-
nities for youth through Up with Kids Sports. Up with Kids was founded by coach Samuel Hines, a former professional basketball player, and offers basketball and volleyball programs to boys and girls as young as 5 through middle school. For more information, visit www.hoopsnsand.com or call 470-297-5620. —Shannon Weaver
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ATLANTA – Georgia is ranked sixth nationally and third in the Southeast for top job growth. With over 79,300 new jobs in the past 12 months, Georgia represents a 2.0 percent annual growth rate, which is higher than the nation’s average of 1.8 percent. These encouraging numbers were announced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The number of jobs in Georgia totaled 4,132,900 in August, up from 4,053,600 in August 2013. The Augustto-August job growth was
the second largest in Georgia since 2005. “Georgia has been ranked in the top 10 states for job creation for the past two years,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “Our state’s employers are to be commended for their confidence in our state’s economy, as they continue to invest in hiring and growing their companies.” Georgia’s job gains came in several sectors, including computer system design, accounting, architectural and engineering.
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Business: Medical Fitness and Wellness Group Opened: July 7 Owner: Michael Hardy What: Medical Fitness and Wellness Group provides comprehensive medical exercise, massage therapy and wellness programs for those diagnosed with chronic conditions who are looking to lose weight, improve their health, lower their stress levels and/or manage their current condition. We will work with your physician to help you achieve your goals while providing you a safe and effective exercise program. We also work with individuals with no conditions that
are looking to improve their current level of health and fitness. Whether it is to lose weight, tone up, strengthen your core, improve your favorite sport or improve your flexibility and live pain free, we’ve got you covered. Let us put our medical expertise and experience to work for you and your family. Where: 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 205 in Johns Creek Hours: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Call: 678-469-6497 Web: www.exercise4prevention.com
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Ashton Woods announces new South Forsyth community ATLANTA — Ashton Woods Homes has unveiled its newest community in South Forsyth, The Grove at Spring Valley, which opens for sale this month. The community provides 69 single-family homes with architecturally distinct floor plans and options for master bedrooms on the mains, third floors, finished basements and outdoor living, and a selection of floor plans. The Grove at Spring Valley will also offer a pool and cabana.For more details about The Grove at Spring Valley, contact Tara Brown at 770-642-6123 or visit www.ashtonwoods.com.
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BusinessBriefs Georgia officially unlocked the doors of its brand new, fully-decorated model home at Ruth’s Farm in Alpharetta. In celebration of this stunning model home, home buyers can currently save big when they purchase a new home at Ruth’s Farm. Featuring the Brentwood home design, interiors of the model home are spacious and open with five bedrooms and a finished basement. The Brentwood model showcases luxury finishes and features including a gourmet kitchen with large island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, family room with coffered ceiling and a wall of windows, hardwood floors throughout the main level, large dining room with butler’s pantry and outdoor living space. For more information on available homes or to schedule a tour, call 678-392-7466 or visit www. TheProvidenceGroup.com/Ruths-Farm.
Nicole Buchanan joins Harry Norman, Realtors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors welcomes Nicole Buchanan as a realtor in its Johns Creek office. Nicole and her family live in Gwinnett County and she is highly regarded by her clients and peers for having a high level of integrity, in depth market knowledge, and an incredible work ethic that deliver results. BUCHANAN For more information, contact 678-322-7717, nicole.buchanan@harrynorman. com, or visit Buchanan online at www.nicolebuchanan.harrynorman.com
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GaPTA gets donation from Alpharetta Beverage ATLANTA— The Georgia Parent Teacher Association (GaPTA) has signed an agreement with the Alpharetta Beverage Company (ABC). The company pledged to donate a portion of every bottle sold of Tenacious Tea in the state of Georgia to the GaPTA. Tenacious Tea has no sugar, no carbohydrates, no calories and naturally caffeine free, ABC representatives say. “We applaud ABC for the development of an all-natural, zero calorie beverage as a healthy drink alternative,” said GaPTA President Rita Erves. “We are excited to work together to educate our communities on healthy lifestyles.” For more information, visit www.gapta.org.
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Agilysys Donates Movie Tickets to Boys & Girls Clubs ALPHARETTA, GA. —Agilysys, Inc. a technology company with corporate offices at 1000 Windward Concourse in Alpharetta, is donating 500 AMC movie tickets to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in conjunction with its rGuest product launch, held during Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2014 in Los Angeles. Movie tickets will be distributed among Boys & Girls Clubs located near most Agilysys U.S. locations— Atlanta; Bellevue, Wash.; Las Vegas; and Santa Barbara, California.
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Forsyth resident named district engineer GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Keith Golden announced the appointment of Brent Cook as district engineer for the 21 counties in northeast Georgia that make up DOT District 1. Cook, of Forsyth County, is responsible for systems inventory, environmental services, public transportation, COOK as well as planning and programming construction projects throughout the district. He became district traffic engineer in 2004 and was responsible for the placement, installation and maintenance on all traffic signals and other traffic control devices. Cook was named assistant district engineer in 2013 while remaining district preconstruction engineer, but assumed the duties of district engineer Sept. 16.
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MUSIC: ATLANTA EATS LIVE
Bring out family and friends to the Atlanta Eats Live event. Last year’s event brought thousands of food lovers together to experience their favorite restaurants and meet chefs face to face. Atlanta Eats is a combination of food and rock star chefs on the biggest stage around. This year, Atlanta Eats Live brings back more than 40 of Atlanta’s restaurants under one roof. Tickets are $45. Sunday, Oct. 5 beginning at 5 p.m. Verizon Wireless
YOUTH DAY PARADE SAT., OCT. 11 MORNING ON CANTON STREET» Volunteers from the Roswell Rotary Club help make the annual Youth Day Parade a success. Come celebrate our communities youth on Saturday, October 11, 2015.
ROSWELL ROTARY CLUB » MEETING INFO Thursdays from 12 – 1:15 p.m. Roswell Area Park Activities Building 10495 Woodstock Road
CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR & FESTIVAL
Fall is here and along with it is the annual Cumming Country Fair and Festival. The fair has carnival rides, games and food along with all kinds of entertainment. Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 12. Cumming Fairgrounds. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.
Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010.
THEATRE: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “19-20-21”
Come out to watch a dance experience set to the music of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. Please call 770237-0046.
BIG FISH THE MUSICAL
West Forsyth High School’s award winning studio, West Productions is excited to announce its fall production, the Georgia Premiere of “Big Fish, the Musical!” Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest and then some. Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 12. Showtimes are varied. Tickets are $8-$12. WFHS Studio West Productions, 4155 Drew Rd., Cumming. Please call 770888-3470.
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Whether looking for antiques or nifty household items, Milton’s Crabapple Fest has everything. The annual event will close down much of historic Crabapple Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nearly 100 vendors will show their wares alongside music, games and an Oktoberfest Biergarten at the Olde Blind Dog pub. Visit www.crabapplefest.com for information.
a family friendly event and all “well behaved” leashed dogs and cats are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Historic Strickland House. Sunday, Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rogers Bridge Park. 4291 Rogers Bridge Rd., Duluth. Please call 770-663-7952.
ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE ART SHOW
The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance announces their 20th annual premier member’s juried show called “Genesis XX.” The show has 70 works of art available for viewing and purchase. This year’s event will be hosted by the Bank of North Georgia. Viewing is available Sept. 19 until Nov. 7 during banking hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–noon, closed Sunday. Bank of America. 10446 Alpharetta Street Roswell (Corner of Holcomb Bridge Rd. and Alpharetta St.). Please visit rfaa.org.
OKTOBERFEST: BENEFIT FOR STANDUP FOR KIDS
Please join the fun in celebrating Oktoberfest. Enjoy craft brewed beer tastings and soft pretzels along with music by George Martini. Admission is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit StandUp for Kids - North Fulton Initiative (SUFK-NFI). SUFK-NFI goes to local high schools to assist “homeless” students struggling to survive, as they are also trying to stay in school and graduate. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6-9 p.m. Jekyll Brewing. 2855 Marconi Dr., Alpharetta. Please call 678-5571329.
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Bring your pet to the Chattapoochee Pet Fest. The event features pet vendors, craft vendors, food vendors, rescue and adoption groups. This is
After five years in Brookhaven, the Michelob ULTRA Atlanta 13.1 Marathon moves to Cumming on Oct. 4. The event is expected to draw 3,500 runners and walkers. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Cumming.
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The Alpharetta Business Association (ABA) presents the 3rd annual Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest. Beer, wine and food from select Alpharetta restaurants will be available for sale as the city comes together for one big street party. Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6:30-11 p.m. Historic downtown Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102.
CHEROKEE ZOMBIE FEST
Halloween comes early at the Cherokee Zombie Fest. Activities include bands, food trucks and a Zombie Response Unit Vehicle Show and much more. The festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. Main St., Canton. Entrance is a $5 donation. Please call 770-345-5483 or visit CherokeeZombieFest.com. Register at www.131marathon.com/ atlanta/#register
STEP OUT WALK TO STOP DIABETES
Step Out Walk To Stop Diabetes is a fundraising event for the American Diabetes Association. This year’s walk will be a huge celebration filled with music, food and local entertainment along with hundreds of people who understand the impact of diabetes. The walk will begin with a Stop Diabetes Festival at Independence High School. A healthy breakfast will be provided along with a fun warm up before the 5k walk through downtown Alpharetta. Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Independence High School. 86 High School Dr., Alpharetta. Please call 404-320-7100 or visit stepout.diabetes.org.
ALPHA PAL 5K
Join hundreds of runners Oct. 2 at Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway in Alpharetta for this local Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Vendors, food and the race benefit Alpharetta Police Athletic League, a non-profit that helps local youth. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 2. Cost: $25 (pre-register); $30 (on race day). To sign up and for more information, please visit www. active.com.
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Chattahoochee Nature Center horticulturalist Lisa Cole shows off a white turtlehead plant in the CNC’s native plant sale. Native plants are better suited to living in Georgia than other species.
Native plants on show Nature center holds sale By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Fall is the best time to get trees and shrubs into the ground. A long winter rest will enable them to develop hardy root systems and prepare for spring growth That was one of the messages from the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s native plant sale workers Sept. 27. Horticulturalists and Cobb County Master Gardeners took buyers around their gardens and greenhouses, showing them only the natives – plants that are indigenous to Georgia. A good question might be – why does it matter? “Native plants are better to put in
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ACT1 Theater presents ‘The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower’ Three shows on Oct. 3, 4
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For three performances only, ACT1 Theater presents “The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower” a comedy inspired by the “Ransom of Red Chief.” Middle school teacher and award winning writer Laurie Bryant has crafted a modern day take on the classic O Henry premise of a kidnapped boy so contentious that his father demands a reverse ransom in order to take him back. Teen students Casey Mathews and her best buddy, Tim Stack are faced with a desperate situation. The entire school’s least favorite teacher has a major English project due on this cold February day and the flighty pair are of course … unprepared. Their solution is brilliant
and clearly the only possible course of action. They will kidnap Miss Elverna Dower. Pamela Johnson performs as Miss Donnelly, the pairs' brand new, and greatly beleaguered principal, with Margaret Thomas as Casey and Jonathan Wells as Tim. The 22 member cast includes Wally and Jeannie Hinds, long time owners of Kudzu Theater once in Roswell. The show is directed by Roswell resident Candy Spahr, a veteran actress, playwright and drama teacher. ACT1 Theater is located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. The family friendly show runs Friday, October 3, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 PM and at 8:00 PM. All tickets are $10. For tickets and information go to www.act1theater.com, or call 770-6638989.
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feet.) “It’s just easier to live big with a family,” Newell said, although he’s interested By JEMILLE WILLIAMS in one of news@northfulton.com their largest cottage floor ATLANTA – Dream big, live plans for a tiny. That’s the motto of the mountain Tumbleweed Tiny House Comfamily retreat. pany, which rolled into Atlanta Dutilh Sept. 13 and 14 to teach a holds a masworkshop on all aspects of livter’s degree ing the downsized life to save in engineertime, money and the environing and used ment. his ingenuity Many see the diminutive to dream up dwellings as an opportunity to some unique prioritize where their hardways to maxiearned income goes. For some, mize space opting to conserve what they and derive were spending on mortgage, double- and maintenance, taxes and utilisometimes ties to pursue their dreams of triple-duty travel – whether actually in from everyday their haulable home or jumpfurnishings ing jets to circle the globe – allows them to lead the life of like tables their choosing. and kitchen cabinets. Their Art Cormier and Guillaume storage is an amalgamation of Dutilh know well whereof they found and repurposed crates speak. Cormier has lived in a and cupboards that are stair117-square-foot portable (albestepped so they (and even their it parked and stationary) home dog) can climb up them to for two years. Dutilh finished their sleeping loft. his 172-square-footer in SepThe Tiny House movement tember and has embarked on has gathered steam since the a grand tour of North America Great Recession. spreading the gospel of “More “Tiny House Nation” is a is Less.” cult hit on cable’s FYI chanCormier was posting Younel. A recent episode told the Tube videos at tinysiphouse. story of a couple who lost blogspot.com and Dutilh had everything in a wildfire and been posting his photographs rebuilt a 500-square-foot tiny mountain-top home on their foundation – 1,000 square feet smaller than their previous one. Sarah Susanka is the godmother of the movement, publishing her bestseller “The Not So Big House” in 1998. In the book, she states, “Formal living and dining rooms are memorials of the way we used to live.” Dan Louche, of Tiny Home Builders, hosts workshops and a Tiny House Incubator on his Cumming property, providing space, tool lending and expertise for those ambitious enough to DIY. Tumbleweed’s incredibly detailed emphasis on DIY construction – literally down to the nuts and bolts – was still a wealth of knowledge of pros and cons on everything TINY HOUSE GIANT JOURNEY/WWW.TINYHOUSEGIANTJOURNEY.COM from siding and interior Residents in Atlanta and beyond are discovering how to live better finishes to fixtures and apwith less. Advocates believe tiny houses can solve many of modpliances for those who only ern life’s headaches. plan to wield a pen to sign a and his girlfriend’s blogposts on tinyhousegiantjourney.com. Both began sharing their experiences online to benefit others and attracted the attention of Tumbleweed, a builder of small houses. They now have become presenters of workshops held most weekends throughout the U.S. and Canada. In Atlanta, people came from as far away as Puerto Rico and Ohio, though most of the 85 attendees were from the Atlanta area, and a few from neighboring states. In the spirit of networking, everyone was asked to state what their particular reason was for learning more about the tiny lifestyle. Participants ranged in age from 14 to about 74, and there were many different reasons, but all were variations on a few themes – running the gamut from wanting to embrace the gypsy lifestyle and help the homeless and handicapped to yearning to live mortgage-free and needing a hedge against crippling vet school debt. One frank woman simply stated she hated to clean house. Shane Orfas, of Johns Creek, believes that getting out of his typical suburban home, which requires daily running on the corporate treadmill, will free him up to better serve his yoga and reiki clients. Another Johns Creeker, Steve Newell, has three kids and is in no position to drastically downsize. (The largest Tumbleweed Cottage floor plan is a Lilliputian 884 square
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Stars ‘N’ Stitches Quilt Show returns Biannual judged show features best of classic, contemporary quilting By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. – The biannual Stars ‘N’ Stitches Quilt Show returns Oct. 4-5 at the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market on Ga. 9 in Forsyth County. Sponsored by the Chattahoochee Evening Stars, some 200 juried quilts will be on display with more than a dozen quilting vendors and free demonstrations. Quilt guild members will demonstrate many techniques including: • Wool applique • Embroidery • Hand quilting • A jelly roll race • How to make fabric postcards Every day at 3 p.m. there will be a Storybook Quilts reading. Guild member Barbara Means said Storybookquilts.
org is a web-based program available to anyone who works with children/students. The quilts tell a well-known story in thread to illustrate the story that is read. The Evening Stars group lends its collection to schools, libraries, museums, Scout programs and any other interested groups on a loaner basis. The collection includes books, quilts, lesson plans, ideas for activities to use with the books, hands-on projects and recommended websites. The books are ready to be read and the quilts are ready to be admired, looked at, loved and touched. The Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild affirms that quilting is part of America’s past, present and future, said Means. Storybook Quilts was de-
If you go What: Stars ‘N’ Stitches Quilt Show When: Oct. 4 – 5; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, Hwy. 9, Cumming, Ga.
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Centennial HS JROTC posts colors at Legion ALPHARETTA, Ga. —The long-standing tradition in the Alpharetta high school area is JROTC’s (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) participation in the American Legion Post 201 flag presentation ceremonies. Members of the Centennial High School JROTC presented the U.S. and American Legion flags at the opening of the August general membership meeting of Post 201 on Aug. 19. During the opening ceremonies, cadets present the colors as Legionnaires salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. —Rachael Dier
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Elkins Pointe Middle School teacher Missy Rankin, left, and Hapeville Elementary School teacher Kathleen Burns, right, visit the World of Coca-Cola for its annual Educator Open House on Sept. 20 to learn about educational features of the attraction.
Roswell teachers tour Coke, Aquarium Fifth-graders serve lunch ATLANTA – Going back to school doesn’t have to mean that summer fun is over. Teachers from Roswell discovered that Sept. 20 when they visited the Educator Open House hosted by the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. At the open house, educators from across Georgia received complimentary
admission to learn about the attractions’ educational features and field trip opportunities. At the World of CocaCola, Georgia teachers can fulfill hundreds of Common Core standards in areas like social studies and English/ language arts with the attraction’s Teacher Toolkits. The attraction also hosts hundreds of field trips a year. —Jonathan Copsey
to Alpharetta city workers ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On Sept. 11, Alpharetta Christian Academy fifth-graders, in conjunction with First Baptist Church of Alpharetta, served lunch to approximately 200 city of Alpharetta workers at Wills Park. The students served a Jim and Nick’s Barbecue lunch to honor the service workers for all they do on a daily basis. The fifth-graders had the opportunity to
thank city personnel including fire and police, parks and recreation, engineering and public works and city staff. One ACA student, Devon, said that she “liked the feeling of serving others, and it was fun.” The students all agreed that they had been looking forward to this event and the opportunity to serve those who routinely serve them. —Jonathan Copsey
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Milton High recognized as ‘PTA School of Excellence’
Officers with the Milton High School PTSA include, from left, Diana Dunsmore, vice president; Cynthia Knutson, co-president (2012-2014); Donna Savas, co-president (2013-2015); and Rosilyn Taylor, co-president (2014-15). Milton High School was recently honored as a PTA School of Excellence by the National PTA.
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School has been named a National PTA School of Excellence for its achievement in building effective family-school partnerships through its Parent Teacher Student Association. The honor was presented by the National PTA in August, and ranks Milton High’s PTSA as one of the top programs in the country, “The partnership between Milton High School and the MHS PTSA is a true example of what can be accomplished when schools and families work together,” said Otha Thornton, president of National PTA. “Milton High School and the MHS PTSA have put strong practices into place that involve families in the life of the school, and we are pleased to recognize them as a National PTA School of Excellence.” The Milton PTSA has focused its efforts on involving families in the school. Events have included orientation sessions and a newcomers’ luncheon at the start of each year,
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communication with parents through a variety of sources and actively seeking family involvement in the school through volunteerism. “Research shows that when families and schools work together, student achievement increases, schools improve and communities grow stronger,” said Donna Savas, co-chair of the MHS PTSA. “Being recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence demonstrates [our] commitment to partnering to support student success.” Parent volunteers are utilized in many ways including the College and Career Center, office greeters, media center and attendance office, campus beautification, driving safety, drug and alcohol awareness and grade-level specific events. “We also engage our families through educational presentations for our parents, especially through our Milton Moms and Dads-sponsored events, a college fair for parents and as speakers at our PTSA meetings,” said Savas.
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Alpharetta firefighters visit elementary school ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Elementary School received a visit from the firefighters of Fire Station No. 5. But this was no panic call. The Alpharetta firefighters discussed the importance of community helpers in neighborhoods. Yahir Trejo enjoyed the opportunity to sit on the back of the fire truck. Meanwhile, his classmates looked at all the equipment and gear the firefighters use. —Vallari Bhave
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Fourthgrade students at Creek View Elementary School had their 10th annual Native American potlatch celebration on Sept. 10. A potlatch is a Native American ceremony where tribes gather to exchange goods and celebrate their different cultures and customs. All fourth-grade students created handmade items that they then used to barter. Students and staff dressed in Native American attire during the trading. The school is located at 3995 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. —Vallari Bhave
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The Roswell class is Tuesday, Oct. 7 and will be held at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Register online at www.roswellgov.com, Activity 52020-09, stop by the Community Activity Building or call 770-641-3760 for additional information. The Alpharetta class, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, is sponsored by the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission and is held at the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Building, 1790 Hembree Road in Alpharetta. Please register by calling 678-297-6200 or email Terry Porter at tporter@ alpharetta.ga.us. Information on all of the free homeowner gardening classes can be found at www. nfmg.net under the Community Classes section. —Jonathan Copsey
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Hembree Springs ES among top Title I schools in Georgia Roswell school named a 2014 Reward School ROSWELL, Ga. – Hembree Springs Elementary School in Roswell has been named to the 2014 list of Reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) in recognition of its academic performance over the past three years.
The Reward Schools, which all receive Title I federal funding, are evaluated in two categories: highest performing schools and highest progress schools. Hembree Springs ES was one of only 92 schools across the state designated as a Highest Performing School. This places the school among the top 5 percent of Title I schools with the highest performance for all student groups on statewide assessments.
Highest Progress Schools are the top 10 percent of the state’s Title I schools that have made the most progress in improving student performance on statewide assessments for three years. “The schools on this list represent some of the finest efforts being put forth in Georgia education,” said State School Superintendent John Barge. “The educators, parents, students and communities who came together to move these schools forward should take
great pride in the results.” The only other Fulton school that made the state’s list of 2014 Reward Schools is KIPP-South Fulton Academy. Title I federal funds are directed to public schools with high numbers of students who qualify for free and reduced lunches under federal guidelines. This year, 54 Fulton County schools receive Title I funding. –Candy Waylock
Alpharetta student named National Merit semifinalist CARROLLTON, Ga. — Alpharetta native Maxwell Roberts, along with Thomas Spader of LaGrange, is one of two University of West Georgia Advanced Academy students recently named as a 2015 National Merit semifinalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that offers more than $30 million in scholarships. Roberts, of Centennial High School, is dual enrolled at UWG as a member of the Advanced Academy of Georgia. “We are thrilled to have these students at UWG and proud of their accomplishments,” said Dr. Michael Hester, UWG dean of the Honors
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Due to the Advanced Academy, high achieving students such as Max and Thomas are bringing national attention to our university.” DR. MICHAEL HESTER, UWG dean my success in the future.” In February, selected semifinalists will be notified of their advancement to finalist standing. Then in March, finalists will be selected to receive a Merit Scholarship award. National Merit finalists will compete for one of 2,500 scholarships. Nearly 250
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Eagles bounce back from loss with dominating victory By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles bounced back from their first loss of the season with a vengeance, overpowering Lassiter 56-0 at home last Friday night for their first victory in Region 5-AAAAAA. The Eagles (1-0, 3-1) were riding high and state-ranked after opening non-region wins over Alpharetta and defending state champion Norcross. But they were toppled from their perch by archrival Roswell in Milton’s region opener. Against Lassiter, the Eagles feasted. The defending region
champion, Lassiter suffered heavy graduation losses and is 0-3 in region play. The Trojans were dominated in every phase of the game by the Eagles, who scored touchdowns on four straight possessions in the first half and four of their first five series after halftime. Milton piled up 23 first downs to six for Lassiter, outrushed the Trojans 367-27 and had 127 yards passing to 84, intercepting three Lassiter passes. Micco Brisker carried 12 times for 113 yards and three touchdowns for the Eagles, with Chris Turner adding 123 yards and two TDs on 23 carries. Austin McLeod
completed nine of 12 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown – a 15-yarder to Obe Fortune, who had five catches for 72 yards. Backup quarterback David Moore scored the final two touchdowns for the Eagles and had 45 yards rushing on seven
carries. Nathan Cranor set up two Milton scores with a 44-yard kickoff return and a 40-yard punt return. Milton drove 88 yards in 13 plays for its first score, a 24-yard run by Brisker late in the first period. He went 64 yards for a TD later in the opening period. Milton made it 28-0 at the half after TD drives of 60 and 62 yards, the first following an interception by Devyn Wilkins. Fortune and Turner scored the touchdowns, with Turner’s run covering 6 yards. Brisker went in from 6 yards out to start Milton’s second-half scoring, with
Turner scoring on a 2-yard run after a Quarte Sapp interception. Moore scored on a 2-yard run after Cranor’s long punt return, and added the final Milton TD on a 10-yard run with 11 minutes to play. The Trojans were 0-for-13 on third and fourth downs, and after reaching the Milton 41 on their first possession, they did not cross midfield again. The Eagles have a key region game Friday night at Etowah (2-1, 4-1), which fell out of a tie for the region lead after a 47-44 loss in overtime last Friday at Woodstock. Etowah defeated Milton 24-15 last season.
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Raiders’ King tosses 5 TDs in romp Offense runs up more than 500 yards of offense ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders remained unbeaten in Region 6-AAAAAA, defeating winless Habersham Central 52-3 at home last Friday night. The Raiders piled up 537 yards of offense, including 267 yards rushing. They
limited Habersham to 129 yards, forcing three turnovers and recording five quarterback sacks. Quarterback Austin King completed 13 of 20 passes for 277 yards and five touchdowns. Three went to wide receiv-
ers Ryan Kopec (12 yards), Darryl Bivens (8 yards) and Rustin Suter (28 yards), who caught five passes for 90 yards and also had a 73-yard touchdown run. Kopec added a 78yard catch for the Raiders, who averaged 12 yards per play.
Lem Cobbs carried 10 times for 122 yards and caught a 14-yard touchdown pass. Miles Smith scored on a 67-yard catch and run while gaining 50 yards on just five rushes. Cam Adams also scored for the Raiders on a 4-yard run. Alpharetta led 38-0 at the
half and had a shutout until Habersham kicked a field goal, a meaningless score with less than three minutes to play. All 10 teams in the region are off this week, with the Raiders (4-1, 5-1) hosting Centennial (3-1, 3-2) in a key region game Oct. 10. – Mike Blum
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KELL 28, CAMBRIDGE 27 »
Bears lose to No. 3 Longhorns on Hail Mary Upset bid tumbles as time expires
By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com KENNESAW, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears came within one play of stunning unbeaten Kell, the No. 3-ranked team in the state in Class AAAAA. The Bears fell to the Longhorns 28-27 last Friday night on a 40-yard touchdown pass with no time left on the clock. The Bears, 3-1 after losing their sub-region opener, took a 27-22 lead in the final period on a 10-yard pass from Brian Moore to John Hurst, and stopped the Longhorns in their first attempt to regain the lead. But Cambridge was unable to run out the clock and
the Longhorns completed four straight passes after getting the ball back with just 34 seconds to play. Moore, who passed for two touchdowns and ran for two, connected with Hunter Smith seven times for 197 yards and a TD. The Bears had almost 400 yards total offense and led 1413 at the half. The game went back and forth in the second half, with Cambridge leading 21-16 before Kell returned a kickoff for a touchdown. The Bears reclaimed the lead in the final period, but failed in their attempt for a twopoint conversion after going
ahead 27-22. Cambridge coach Craig Bennett said he was “split” by the outcome. “It hurts. It’s probably the hardest loss I’ve ever had. At the same time, I can’t say how proud I am of the kids,” he said. “We took ‘em to the end,” he said. “Our offense made some incredible plays, and the defense made some incredible stops. We just fell four seconds short.” The Bears lost to Kell 49-6
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Centennial’s big plays too much for Johns Creek Knights win in yet another come-from-behind finish By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Centennial’s speed and big play ability was more than Johns Creek could handle, as the Knights held on for a 31-28 victory last Friday night on the Gladiators’ home field. The Knights scored on plays of 95, 51, 64 and 46 yards, and a non-scoring 36yard play was one of the most important of the game. “We’re pretty athletic,” Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said after the third straight victory for the Knights. It was the third straight week the Knights have turned in a strong second half to pull out a victory. This shows a marked improvement over a disheartening 2013 season when Centennial let several halftime leads slip away. “I’m not sure if we can come out and play 48 minutes, but we’re still young offensively,” Carlberg said. “I like the way we’re playing, but we’ve got to get ready to face three of the best teams in the region in
the second half of the season.” The Knights are 3-1 in Region 6-AAAAAA after winning their last three games, and are off this week before playing Oct. 10 at Alpharetta, one of three unbeaten teams in the region. Centennial trailed twice in the first half against Johns Creek, but erased a 14-10 halftime deficit with two quick strike touchdowns in the third quarter. The Gladiators (0-5) came close to adding to their lead, quickly driving inside the Centennial 10 to start the second half, but were forced to attempt a field goal from the 12. Johns Creek holder Cole Neuber took a slightly errant snap and tried to run it in for the score, but was driven out of bounds just before he could squeeze into the corner of the end zone. The Knights took over but were backed up in the shadow of their own goal. On second down from the 1, sophomore Centennial quarterback Casen Conway completed a short pass to running back Luther Martinez, who turned into a 36-yard gain
with a few nifty moves. A few plays later, the Knights scored on a beautifully executed 51yard screen pass from Conway to Aaron Turk. Just over two minutes later, Martinez broke through a hole and sprinted 64 yards for a touchdown to give the Knights a 24-14 lead. Johns Creek closed within 24-21 with a 12-play drive capped by quarterback Jeremy Disher’s 4-yard run, but the Centennial offense had one more big play left in its bag. Conway dashed 46 yards on a keeper with 3:30 to play, but the Gladiators would not concede. Disher hit Chase Campbell, who pitched it back to Matt Kriteman on the old hook and ladder play for 57 yards to the Centennial 1. Disher scored with just under 30 seconds on the clock, but the onside kick was unsuccessful. In the first quarter, the Gladiators drove 79 yards on their first possession after blocking a field goal, scoring on a 22-yard run by Enoch Webb. The Knights immediately answered when Kelly took the
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scores. Webb rushed for 142 yards on 23 carries. Conway was eight of 16 for 155 yards, with Martinez gaining 113 yards on 13 attempts. Despite the loss, Johns Creek coach Mike Cloy saw some encouraging signs. “The kids played much harder,” he said. “If we stay healthy the second half of the season and continue to improve, we’ll have the opportunity to win some games.”
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led the Titans. Davis completed 15 of 19 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns, two to Matthew Higgins and one to Banks Hickman. Shelton rushed for 129 yards and two scores, and the BT defense nearly recorded its third straight shutout.
St. Francis rolls over Walker MARIETTA, Ga. – The St. Francis Knights remained unbeaten with a 28-7 victory last Friday night at Walker, setting up a showdown this Friday night at 2013 Class A private school semifinalist Mount Pisgah. The game was tied 7-7 in the fourth quarter, with the Knights scoring three touchdowns in the last nine minutes to break the game open. Matt Davis passed to Avery Showell for 9 yards and the tie-breaking touchdown, capping an 80-yard drive. Showell scored on a 26-yard run to make it 21-7. After a St. Francis interception, the Knights scored when Zach Wanamaker recovered a St. Francis fumble in the end zone. Walker (1-4) jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but the Knights tied the game on a 7-yard pass from Davis to Nathan Waller in the second quarter. The Knight are 4-0 and have outscored their opponents 141-31, but have not faced a team of Mount Pisgah’s caliber. The Patriots have won their last three games after an opening loss.
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ATLANTA – The Blessed Trinity Titans rolled to their fifth straight victory, winning 45-7 last Friday night over Douglass at Lakewood Stadium. It was the first sub-region game for the Titans in 4-AAA, with BT off this week. The Titans host Therrell Oct. 10 and will play for the sub-region championship Oct. 17 against Westminster on the Titans’ home field. Quarterback Conor Davis and tailback Milton Shelton
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Winchester, Patriots win third straight DALTON, Ga. – Aaron Winchester passed for 326 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score to lead Mount Pisgah to a 41-21 victory last Friday night at Christian Heritage. Winchester’s favorite target was Ben Miller, who caught nine passes for 182 yards, including a 71-yarder for a touchdown, and also scored on a 2-yard run. The Patriots led 38-7 early in the fourth quarter before the Lions scored a pair of late touchdowns. The Patriots drove to a touchdown on their first series and led 14-7 at the half, with Winchester scoring the second TD and fourth-and-goal from the 2. A short field goal early in the third quarter by Chase Clark made it 17-7, and Winchester threw touchdown passes of 7 yards to Justin Gilvin and 71 yards to Miller expanded the lead to 31-7. Oz Dixon scored in the fourth quarter to make it 38-7 and Clark closed out the scoring for Mount Pisgah with his second field goal. The Patriots forced four turnovers, with an interception by Max Miller leading to Gilvin’s TD reception in the third quarter. Chase Gailey also had an interception for the Patriots. Noah West and Shingi Chigwere also participated in the ballhawking, with both recovering fumbles. West’s recovery preceded the long TD pass from Winchester to Miller. Chigwere, Max Miller and John O’Connor keyed Mount Pisgah’s defensive effort. The Patriots (3-1) host St. Francis this Friday, with the Knights 4-0, outscoring each of their first four opponents by at least 21 points. – Mike Blum
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Chattahoochee Cougars burned by LaFlamme Big offensive effort not enough to overcome LaFlamme’s 5 TDs By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Cougars enjoyed another big night offensively, but could not contain South Forsyth’s Tyler LaFlamme and lost to the War Eagles 42-34 at home last Friday night. LaFlamme rushed for around 350 yards and scored five touchdowns, offsetting big games for Chattahoochee quarterback Chase Owens, receiver Isaac Kinsey and running back Blake Hundley. Hundley carried 20 times for 121 yards and three touchdowns and also gained 125 yards receiving on just three catches. Owens passed for 346 yards, with Kinsey contributing four receptions for 136 yards. Owens hit several long passes to Kinsey to set up three touchdown runs by Hundley, as the Cougars jumped out to a 21-7 lead with three minutes to play in the first period. A LaFlamme touchdown
run and a safety pulled the War Eagles within 21-16 at the half, and LaFlamme put South Forsyth ahead early in the third period. The Cougars regained the lead 27-22 on field goals of 23 and 30 yards by Andrew Gray in the third quarter, but the War Eagles scored the next three touchdowns, including LaFlamme’s fourth and fifth of the night. Chattahoochee scored on a run by Owens to cut the lead to eight with 1:30 to play. Showing up everywhere, LaFlamme recovered an onside kick by the Cougars to preserve the win for South Forsyth, which remains unbeaten in Region 6-AAAAAA. Chattahoochee coach Vince Strine pointed to the two series that ended in field goals in the third quarter. “It could have been a different game if we had scored touchdowns instead,” he said. Other than that, Strine was pleased with the Cougars’ offensive output (487 total yards); but defense was a different story. Strine described LaFlamme’s running style as “hard and violent,” with the South Forsyth back running behind a large, physical offensive line.
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Fall into autumn Events abound Oct. 4 in North Fulton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The first Saturday in October – Oct. 4 – is shaping up to be a busy one. Milton is abuzz with fall activities and, not far away, other local cities are gearing up for the autumn season. In Milton, the annual Crabapple Fest will dominate downtown Crabapple from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This event sees the city of Milton and nonprofit Crabapple Community Association (CCA) combine to put on one massive destination festival. “We’ve really pulled out all the stops this year to bring everyone more of what they love about the festival,” said Peyton Jamison, president of CCA. “We’ll have great antiques and art, incredible performances and the best of North Fulton’s food scene.” The festival will feature: • Antiques and art from nearly 100 juried vendors • A music and entertainment stage featuring Banks and Shane • Games, rides and activities for kids • An Oktoberfest Biergarten by the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub • A game day screen featuring SEC college football action from Carl Black
of Roswell Buick GMC Dealer Parking and attendance, as always, are free. Shuttles will be available all day from Crabapple Crossing Elementary School and Crabapple Baptist Church. Crabapple Fest is located at 765 Mid Broadwell Road. “It will be a day to remember for the whole family,” said Jamison. For full information about Crabapple Fest, visit www.crabapplefest.com. To talk about the festival, ask questions or spread the word, use #crabapplefest on Facebook and Twitter. Also in Crabapple, the World’s Hoppiest 5K Road Race returns to the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub. The race starts and ends at the Olde Blind Dog in Milton in the midst of a biergarten with bands playing. After the race, every legal-age runner will get a free beer from the official race sponsor, Monday Night Brewing Company. Traditional and not-so-traditional German food will be served. Registration starts at 5 p.m.; the race begins at 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.active.com and search for “Hoppiest 5K Road Race.” Alpharetta Down the road, in Alpharetta, the annual Scarecrow Harvest Festival will see Ga. 9/ Main Street dotted with 100 scarecrows created by local schoolchildren and businesses. The Scarecrow Harvest event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. includes groovy country music, games of crow-cornhole, hay
rides to the log cabin, face painting, historical demos, arts activities, storytelling and inflatables. Judging on most creative, best constructed and best personality scarecrows will be at noon on Milton Ave., at 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Later in the day, return to Alpharetta for the Brew Moon Festival from 6:30 – 11 p.m. on Milton Avenue. This celebration of all things brewed features fall beer, wine and food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. There will also be live music from Old School band until 8:30 p.m. and the Mike Veal Band following. Featured beer includes: • New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin • Terrapin Pumpkinfest • Warsteiner Octoberfest • Sierra Nevada Flipside IPA • SweetWater 420 • Blue Moon • Alpharetta’s own Jekyll Brewing For more information, visit www. awesomealpharetta.com.
those individuals who’d like our prayer team to pray for them,” said Roxanne Densmore, a church member who’s worked at the patch for the last four years and now helps plan the effort. “For me it’s a chance for fellowship with our guests and fellow church family.” The patch is now a fall tradition for many who live nearby. “There’s great joy in seeing families return to our pumpkin patch year after year to watch their children run through the maze, to take photos and to purchase their pumpkins,” said Pam Vance, another organizer. The patch will be open through Nov. 1. Sales will begin at 1 p.m. on opening day Oct. 4. After that, pumpkins will be sold Sunday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The church is located at 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. That night, Roswell will rock out to the latest show in the Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series, hosted at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell from 7 – 9 p.m. Country music singer and songwriter
Plenty of Autumnal events are happening Oct. 4, including the Scarecrow Harvest, Crabapple Fest and Brew Moon Festival.
Roswell In Roswell, the annual Pumpkin Patch at Roswell’s Bridge to Grace Church opens Oct. 4 with its popular children’s maze and array of pumpkins and gourds. Families can also take family photos beside a scenic backdrop. Guests can enjoy the maze and photo area for free, and proceeds from the pumpkin sales benefit a mix of community service projects. This includes Project Lift, which provides one-on-one mentors to at-risk youth. For members of Bridge to Grace, it’s a way to get to know others who live and work nearby. “We have a prayer box available for
Nathan Ware will be the featured performer. His inspiration came from his family’s Southern gospel group called the Ware Boys. Ware played shows all over Georgia before developing his first self-titled album. Riverside Sounds concerts are produced by Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department. Back this year, there will be at least two food trucks on location for each concert from 6 – 9 p.m., so visitors can enjoy a great dinner without all the work. The Kona Ice premium shaved ice truck will also be on location.
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Council: Continued from Page 4 a perfect spot. In exchange for that land, the city will give up ownership of the former city hall, the current site of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau at the corner of Sloan Street and Ga. 9. “We have budgeted enough money to be used for a building, but we didn’t have enough to buy the land,” said Councilmember Jerry Orlans. The land exchange was approved 5-1, with only Councilmember Rich Dippolito opposed. In explaining his objection, he said he supported the proposal, but was concerned the contract did not adequately discuss city utility rights. City attorney Bob Hulsey said the contract did
address his concerns. Also at the meeting: Saturday, Oct. 11 is a day for the kids. Roswell will hold the 64th annual Francis McGahee Youth Day Parade on Canton Street. Beginning at 10 a.m., floats, bands and all manners of walkers will make their way down Canton Street before turning on Woodstock Road and ending at Roswell Area Park. “This is our longest tradition in Roswell,” said Morgan Rodgers, with the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. “The kids parade down the road and wave to their parents.” Adults are not allowed in the parade unless accompanied by a child. The theme this year is “Play it forward.”
Hughes-Tinsley J.R and Karen Hughes of Alpharetta and Jim and Mandy Tinsley of Milton, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Kathryn Hughes to Captain William Charles Tinsley. Maggie is a graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, and received a Masters Degree in Social Work at The University of Georgia. She is currently employed at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Charles is a graduate of Milton High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Georgia. As a Captain in the US Army, he was deployed to Afghanistan and is currently stationed at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana. The couple will wed on November 22, 2014 at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.
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Volunteers gather at the end of the Rivers Alive river cleanup at Roswell’s Riverside Park. They collected more than 1,000 pounds of trash during the event.
Rivers: Continued from Page 1 to cover the length of the river in Roswell, a first for the event. Nearly 1,000 pounds of trash was collected, including pieces of cars, tires, bed springs, containers of paint and other chemicals as well as hundreds of cans and bottles – all from the banks of the city’s rivers. A dozen people turned up from the Roswell Community Masjid, including several children. “We found bottles, cigarette butts, a shoe and coffee cups,” said Mariam Hussein. “Some of it was floating in the river.” Cub Scout Pack 199, an annual participant in the event, is also the annual winner of most trash collected. This year was no different. “We’ve found bed frames, car parts and an old red Radio Flyer,” said Greg Hundt, with the pack. “This teaches the kids to take care of their environment but also that work can be fun.” The Cub Scouts tackle Vickery Creek each year, and each year find the most garbage of any group. Hundt said it is a sobering lesson the
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boys learn. “Each year, we clean it up, and each year, there is more garbage,” he said. “We teach them the people who do this are not bad people, but they are being careless.” The pack collected more than 600 pounds of garbage this year. “This pile is a lot smaller than it used to be when we started this,” said Jerry Orlans, Roswell councilmember. “People are paying a little more attention to what they are throwing out.”
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Alpharetta missing three pieces to puzzle of future success Must act now to stay on top Anyone who is paying attention knows that the city of Alpharetta is on the verge of another amazing economic expansion and boom. A look around town shows construction on our brand-new City Hall, which will include a 25,000-square-foot library, a new downtown shopping district rapidly filling with trendy restaurants and shops and the close to $1 billion upscale Avalon development taking shape at Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400. We will soon have a brand new tech school (Gwinnett Tech) located on the southwest corner of Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway and we will probably see a large convention center as well as a new four star hotel across the street from the Gwinnett Tech campus. Alpharetta has more than their share of Fortune 200 technology companies, and we have more technology workers (per thousand population) than any other city in the country, according to Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. Alpharetta is the epicenter of the transaction industry (credit card processing primarily) in the country and has a booming medical technologies sector as substantial as that in any other region. The average income per family as well as the education profile of Alpharetta and North Fulton rivals any other in the area in the country. The fact that Alpharetta is a short drive to the world’s highest-volume airport, Hartsfield Jackson International, just adds fuel to the city’s economic fire. So we’re doing great right now but will we maintain the same position of strength and continue to experience the same growth five and 10 years from now? Unfortunately the answer may be “no,” because we are missing three critical puzzle pieces needed to maintain this amazing status we currently enjoy – adequate mass transit, adequate and affordable housing and an environment that this increasingly sought-after younger, highly educated and skilled workforce finds desirable. Make no mistake. The cities of the future that are growing and thriving will be those that have adapted to the priorities and values of this workforce of the future. The cities that do not adapt will ultimately fail. It is critical that we understand that these new generations of skilled workers do not think like the older generations – like you and I think.
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They don’t have the priorities that we had that ultimately created the urban sprawl, the bumper-to-bumper traffic and long drives into and from work. They don’t want to live out in the suburbs. An increasing percentage of them have no intention of ever owning a home and increasingly, they are less interested in owning cars. They are marrying later, having fewer children and an increasing number are electing to not have families at all. They don’t want to be so tied down and they don’t want to contribute to the destruction of the environment by driving miles from home to work. They want bike paths and affordable rental housing instead, and they don’t want to have to leave where they live to enjoy their lives. That is, they want to live, eat and play in the same place. If you don’t have that, they don’t want to live in your city. Here is the rub – and I hope you are paying attention. The companies of the future – and today – have figured this out already, and rapidly the primary consideration in deciding where to expand, where to relocate and where to start up is simply this: “Will it help us recruit and retain the workforce that we must have?” If the answer is no, then they will simply look to the cities such as Austin, Raleigh, Dallas, and Charlotte where the answer is yes. The first puzzle piece is adequate transportation infrastructure and mass transit in general. It is, however, a regional problem and has primarily only regional solutions. Unfortunately, we voted down the last SPLOST initiative so we must now find ways to deal with transit and catch up with all the other cities wise enough to continue to invest in their future. Fortunately, we can still catch up. We just shot ourselves in both feet, but we can get up and move forward if we are smart. The second puzzle piece – affordable and adequate housing – is a local decision that we have complete control over. So we have some choices to make that can significantly impact our children and our grandchildren.
Ways to fix the cultural arts problem 1. Convert the two blocks on Milton Avenue between Hwy. 9 and Canton Street (where the Christmas Tree Lighting, Brew Moon Fest, the art shows and concerts are already held) into a pedestrian-only downtown venue. Block it off and brick the street. Plant trees and install benches. Build a permanent stage where the temporary one is always located. Use that stage for weekly music and other performances. Build a parking deck close by (on the land already planned for a parking deck on the west side of Hwy. 9). This would instantly make downtown Alpharetta “the” destination and convert any and all available space nearby into the most desirable and valuable new restaurant and retaildestination real estate. 2. Use the library at the intersection of Canton Street and Mayfield that the city just recently obtained from the county as an arts facility of some kind. It has the close to downtown location, the size and the parking to kick start many arts-related activity. 3. Old Milton High School Theater. One of the last investments the Board of Education made in old Milton High School before they built the new school was to build a full blown professional theater. It would be the perfect venue to kick start theater and performance arts for Alpharetta. It has the downtown location, the parking and it is ready to go. Working out a lease with a kick out option with the BOE should be doable. This one could be so easy. 4. Wills Park. Wills Park sits on 120 acres in Alpharetta. Perhaps over half of the park is used as an equestrian facility that grandly serves the equestrian community but almost no one else. It may be the most underutilized asset owned by the city and probably operates at a loss – primarily for the benefit of folks who do not live in Alpharetta. This land could be used to build the cities performing arts facility. The city already owns the land. It is centrally located – and it is available. 5. Old Milton High School. The entire high school sits on 40 acres in downtown Alpharetta. The city and the City Council should actively be considering how this property might be acquired and utilized. Buy it and keep the part you want, then resell the rest. What could be done with this 40 acres and the importance it could have for the long term future of Alpharetta are incalculable. Affordable and adequate housing is really a code phrase for density, which continues to be one of those hot buttons. That is, many people simply immediately reject out of hand any suggestion of change or any approach to the future that involves the idea or concept of density. By density, I mean building “up” as opposed to building “out” or – what is commonly called sprawl. There are many factors involved so I don’t mean to over simplify a complex subject. However, the short version is that the only way a city can create a live-work-play environment that will attract the workforce that is absolutely required for the future is by prudently and carefully allowing and fostering density in housing. Companies will not stay in or relocate to a city that their employees do not want to live in and we either adapt to that reality or see this city ultimate-
ly slowly decline and give up so much that we enjoy today. It’s not about you. It’s about the future, and it’s about being willing to change. The third puzzle piece involves creating a city that is fun, stimulating and engaging – even and especially after sundown. To a high degree, right now after 8 p.m., if you want to do something or go somewhere for entertainment in Alpharetta you have to drive to Roswell or inside the Perimeter. Younger generations do not want to live here right now. That’s a bad thing if you have a company in Alpharetta and need to hire these generations. I am aware of a company that recently relocated their 20-30 younger employees from Roswell to Midtown because they didn’t want to live on the Northside. That is a reality and it will only get worse with time unless we fix it. In addition to local recre-
ation, dining and merchandising downtown destinations, Alpharetta desperately needs cultural destinations and activities. Alpharetta has no cultural arts center, no performing arts center, no brick and mortar arts venues outside of our schools. And almost no city of substance – no city that seriously wants to be in the big leagues – lacks these brick and mortar venues. Because of this, the arts have not prospered like they should have in Alpharetta. Music, theater, dance, cultural events and exhibits are only minimally available and that is a very big (negative) deal if you are a large company considering relocating your people to Alpharetta. The irony is that Alpharetta has successfully created or supported amazing and farsighted facilities and leisurerelated venues ranging from the Verizon Amphitheater (special thanks to the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Brandon Beach and Alpharetta Council), the amazing Greenway system that will ultimately extend more than 20 miles from Roswell through Forsyth County, which originated in Alpharetta (thank you Marie Garrett, Jimmy Phillips, Jim Paine, Chuck Martin and others), to the wonderful work being done by the current Alpharetta Business Association (our art shows, farmers market, and Brew Moon Fest to name a few) and the many events produced by the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau under Janet Rogers and staff. I cannot imagine what Janet could do if the city had its own performing arts center! The good news is that fixing the cultural arts issue as well as the “something to do after dark” problem has a number of relatively accessible, timely and doable possible solutions – if our mayor and City Council make them a priority. Yes, the costs are “hard” for not making brick and mortar cultural arts facilities a priority. Mayor Belle Isle kicked off the city’s new Technology Association at a banquet and part of the theme he shared was that Alpharetta had a great story to tell and that we needed to do a better job of telling it. He was referring to the “story” of Alpharetta being the Technology City of the South. He was spot on in what he said. However not only does Alpharetta’s story need to be better told, but it could end up being a moot point if we don’t take care of the last three missing puzzle pieces – particularly the brick and mortar performing arts center.
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Residents attend an open house addressing the widening of Ga. 9, also known as Atlanta Highway.
Traffic: Continued from Page 1 The proposal would widen Ga. 9 to a four-lane divided highway following the existing roadway but straightening out curves and flattening hills. The plan includes sidewalks on both sides of Ga. 9 and a new bridge over Big Creek. But engineers associated with the project told residents the project is likely not to get started until 2019 and would take about 18 months to complete. Kim Harper said that’s too long to wait. Harper described morning traffic getting out of her road onto Ga. 9 as a “nightmare.” “Where we live, it can take five-to-seven minutes just to make a left-hand turn,” Harper said. Harper and two of her neighbors came to the meeting because they were interested in the state’s traffic plan and the group recommended the addition of a traffic light to their street near McFarland Parkway and Ga. 9. “We obviously need an expansion to Ga. 9,” Harper said.
“You can see the traffic back up, exactly where they want to start the project.” For Espressos Coffee business owner Jeff Amodio, widening the road is a muchneeded plan, but he said the median will hurt businesses located along Atlanta Highway. “We will lose all the business of people trying to come up to our restaurant going north,” Amodio said. “The way it is now, they would have to go half a mile north to turn around, do a U-turn, so the only business we would get is southbound traffic.” Amodio said a good alternative would be turning lanes like those that exist now and getting rid of the medians. “I don’t know why they can’t keep the turning lanes and widen the road,” Amodio said. GDOT engineers and consultants discussed the proposal with residents and business owners, but there was no formal presentation. Forsyth County Commissioner Todd Levent, who owns Midway Warehouse, said it’s his responsibility to jumpstart the project and he used his massive email list to let residents know about voicing their concerns to GDOT.
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Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, began in 2012 and is funded with private dollars. AT&T was the first corporate sponsor, providing $250,000 in seed funding. In three years, nearly 160 middle school students from 23 school systems in Georgia have been named REACH scholars, with the first class of 15 students now in 10th grade. The goal, say officials, is to have the program in place at all 180 school systems in Georgia by 2020.
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“It’s important to let GDOT know that we need this project really bad and it’s been a long time coming,” Levent said. As far as the median, Levent said his business will also be impacted. “If you have a product and you have a store people like, they will find a way to pull into your parking lot,” Levent said. “I’m one of the ones who have to suffer through this as well, but this is transportation for the future of our county and
While the scholarship is needs-based, REACH officials say the goal is to have opportunities within each of the state’s 400 high schools, regardless of the location of the school. “There is a belief that there are no kids in need in the more affluent areas,” said Brad Bryant, executive director of REACH. “[But] there are worthy kids in many of the schools in North Fulton where parents are going to struggle to [pay for college] and we want to give them this opportunity.” Bryant said by identifying the recipients in eighth grade, it allows the community to see them through the next five years and see the full benefits of the program.
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it brings all kinds of business. We’re all stuck in traffic right now and we’ve all had traffic fatigue.” Anyone who was unable to attend the public information open house can send comments on the project to Hiral Patel, state environmental administrator for Georgia DOT, 600 West Peachtree St., 16th Floor, Atlanta, Ga. 30308. All comments will be considered in the development of the final project design and
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“Kindergarten is always the unknown number,” said Huff. “Growth is still occurring, system wide, but populations [within certain grades] are shrinking.” But parents who attended a recent community meeting held by Katie Reeves, the board of education member whose district includes much of North Fulton, said the recent housing boom defies the projected forecast for the coming years. They point to the more than 25 new subdivisions currently, or soon to be, underway, with more in
must be received by Oct. 3. Plans and handouts can be viewed at the Georgia DOT District Office located at 2505 Athens Highway in Gainesville. Project information will be available on the DOT website after the open house meetings at www.dot.ga.gov. On the home page, choose “information center,” then public outreach” and select the project’s county and choose “go.” A list of active DOT projects
the planning process. Reeves countered the data does not support any new elementary schools, with some of the smallest kindergarten classes seen in years. And new additions at three middle schools for next year will take care of numbers in those grades. “No matter what we all think in our heads, the school district demographers are seeing smaller cohorts in the lower grades, and that is something that is [happening] nationally,” said Reeves. A new high school remains a project that might be justified, as Reeves noted all eight traditional high schools are at or near capacity.
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The fall vegetable garden Pleasant, breezy days and cool evenings signal the transition from summer to fall has begun. Fall is a great time for vegetable gardening and if you are a fan of leafy greens, this is surely to be your favorite growing season. A great way to eat locally and healthier is to grow your own food. As we begin the fall season, it is a perfect time to start growing the cooler weather loving plants. One of my favorites to grow is kale. Most people by now have heard of kale and its health benefits. Those benefits have not been exaggerated, and kale tops the charts of nutritious vegetables. But did you also know it is very easy to grow? Kale can grow in our area year round with some help, but it does best in spring or fall. Kale grows quickly and will produce all season to provide you with lots of healthy greens. Adding extra greens to your diet with their high antioxidant and mineral content is a great way to prevent illnesses as we enter into cold and flu season. Kale can be cooked or eaten raw. You can use it in salads, green drinks and as a healthy snack. See accompanying recipes for ideas on different ways to use kale. In addition to kale, there are lots of other vegetables that grow well in the fall. I talked with Master Gardener Mel Brannen about which ones are best and other fall growing tips: What are the best types of vegetables to grow in the fall?
A lot of the fall edibles also work nicely as decorative gardens. You can do a combination of green and purple kale plants, Swiss chard and pansies or violas for a delightful fall garden bed.
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Brannen: Cold weather vegetables can often ‘overwinter,’ meaning they will mature in the fall and remain harvestable throughout the winter. Green, leafy vegetables: kale, arugula, radicchio, Swiss chard, collards, mustard greens, bok choi, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage. Root vegetables: beets, radishes, onions, rutabaga, carrots, turnips, fennel. Most herbs except basil: parsley, oregano, thyme, dill, mint, cilantro, marjoram, tarragon. Lettuce and spinach are also great fall crops but don’t overwinter. What grows best in our area? Brannen: Everything I’ve listed above grows great in our area except for cauliflower. Some years, it’s successful; some years, not. Is there a ground cover you would recommend for beds not being used, for overwintering? Brannen: Whenever you have a garden bed not actively growing, you should always cover it with something. That something is better if it’s growing so it can actively feed your soil – I recommend a mix of red clover and winter rye. What is your favorite
fall veggie to grow? Brannen: The successful ones. I love beets, and they are always successful. We enjoy eating both the greens and the beet root as well as using them in casseroles and soups. Other favorites are lettuce, savoy cabbage, sugar snap peas and onions. Is there any season extenders you use or recommend? Brannen: For years, we have used old sheets held down with a few bricks on our beds of fragile vegetables whenever there is a frost prediction. Lay the sheets down the evening or night of the frost and secure them with bricks or heavy rocks and remove them sometime the next day. This
Kale Chips: Remove center stalk from kale and break leaves into medium sized pieces. Lay flat in a pan that has been lightly sprayed with olive oil and then spray the kale with oil as well. Sprinkle with salt and then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes – turn over once during cooking. Easy, healthy and yummy!
simple technique protects even fragile lettuce from frost and allows us to harvest well into December. Broccoli, beets, cabbage, arugula, chard, kale and collards are cold hardy and don’t need this protection. If you do not have adequate space for a garden, consider container gardening. Many leafy greens do well in containers. You can use large pots to grow kale, collards, Swiss chard, lettuces and herbs. Buy plugs at your local garden shop and plant as soon as possible
Power Green Drink: Combine the following in a high powered blender, blend until smooth: ~4 large kale or collard leaves ~2 cups spinach ~1 cup any kind of berries (strawberries are best) ~1 cup of coconut milk ~1 tablespoon flax seeds
for best results. Remove outer leaves when you harvest so the plant can continue to grow. As temperatures drop, pots can be brought inside to extend the season. A lot of the fall edibles also work nicely as decorative gardens. You can do a combination of green and purple kale plants, Swiss chard and pansies or violas for a delightful fall garden bed. Pretty to look at, and best of all, you can eat them too.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR RECORD STORAGE AND SHREDDING SERVICES BID #15-006 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for RECORDS STORAGE AND SHREDDING SERVICES from a qualified company for all city departments. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, October 2, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on October 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR GENERATOR AND HVAC ADDITION FOR CITY BUILDING RFP 15-107 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for GENERATOR AND HVAC ADDITION FOR CITY BUILDING including, but not limited to, replacing existing generator, adding redundant HVAC system, with all related labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the project. The location of the work is at an existing City building within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, October 2, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” from our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. A Mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM. The visit will take place at City of Alpharetta Public Works building, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Proposals will only be accepted from contractors that attend this site visit.
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Mercer University Law School MACON, Ga. – Christopher Perniciaro of Cumming graduated from Mercer Law School in Macon magna cum laude in the spring commencement ceremony. He also received the following recognitions: Brainerd Currie Honor Society, CALI Awards and was a member of the Mercer Law Review.
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Brevard College BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard College has named Nicholas Bier of Cumming to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2013-2014 academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher for the
ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Jonathan Bulau with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jbulau@alpharetta.ga.us.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR S.R. 9 ROADWAY / STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS – MARIETTA STREET TO ACADEMY STREET RFQ # 15-1004 The City of Alpharetta is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the construction of the S.R. 9 ROADWAY / STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS – MARIETTA STREET TO ACADEMY STREET. Project scope includes, but is not limited to, pavement widening, construction of a granite curbed median, construction of brick paver sidewalks, installation of storm drainage, installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon, installation of storm drain structures and pipes, and installation of water lines. Statements of Qualifications will only be accepted from contractors with a current Certificate of Registration or Certificate of Qualification issued by the Georgia Department of Transportation for this class of work.
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Hampden-Sydney College HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Hampden-Sydney student Chase Baldwin of Suwanee graduated May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in religion. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Baldwin.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. – Brigitte Lorraine Speicher of Alpharetta was among more than 2,900 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in ceremonies May 9-10. Speicher received a bachelor’s degree in education and human sciences from the College of Education and Human Sciences.
State Univ. of NY Institute of Tech. – Utica/Rome UTICA, N.Y. – Pranav Prabhudesai of Alpharetta received a master’s degree in computer/ information sciences at the State University of New York Institute of Technology’s spring commencement.
Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kaleigh E. Warwick of Alpharetta recently received the Omicron Delta Kappa Circle Leader of the Year award for exemplary service to the circle and the Samford University community. Warwick is a senior marketing and art major.
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The RFQ will be available online Thursday, October 2, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.
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Georgia Southern STATESBORO, Ga. – John Alexander Stevenson of Suwanee was recently recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization at Georgia Southern University. The organization is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and professional fulfillment. Stevenson also earned a 4.0 grade average for spring semester. In addition, Austin Holcomb of Alpharetta has been named to the President’s List for both fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earn a 4.0 grade point average. Holcomb has completed two years at Georgia Southern, participating in the Regents Engineering Transfer Program, and will be attending Georgia Institute of Technology this fall to complete his degree in mechanical engineering.
Worcester Poly. Institute WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Erik Nadel of Alpharetta, a firstyear student majoring in computer science, has been named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2013-14 academic year. Named for the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students. To be eligible for membership, students must achieve all A’s and B’s (with a minimum of six A’s) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI.
Wofford College SPARTANBURG, S.C. – David Malone Blum was accorded Wofford College’s highest academic honor Thursday, May 1, when he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. The son of Mike Blum and Brenda Malone
of Roswell, Blum majored in history and completed the education program. A perennial member of the Dean’s List, he was also a member of the quiz bowl team and took first place in Wofford’s Two to Tell at Wofford. Blum graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plans to pursue a career in education.
DEATH NOTICES Michael Daniel Diem, 17, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Delwin Travis Hammons, 94, of Cumming, passed away September 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Bettie Callaway Harden, 80, of Commerce, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Muriel Kellman, 94, of Roswell, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Sandra Lankford, of Cumming, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Fabian McMahon, 93, of Roswell, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Christ Henry Miller, 79, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Martha Elizabeth Paprism, 61, of Duluth, passed away September 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Timothy Rossi, 41, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Roy Yates Sanders, Jr., 92, of Cumming, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Monnie Scott, 100, of Roswell, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Andrew Solarski, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Josephine Soldt, 94, of Roswell, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Sharon Steinke, 70, of Duluth, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. William Turk, 64, of Cumming, passed away September 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jase Clayton Workman, infant, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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