Forsyth Herald - October 5, 2017

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Forsyth ranks high for testing, graduation ►►PAGE 5

Commission halts compensation study ►►PAGE 6

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Suspect caught in armed robbery 770-442-3278 | ForsythHerald.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 PUBLISHER Ray Appen EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell: ex. 122 Forsyth Herald: ex. 143 Johns Creek Herald: ex. 121 Milton Herald: ex. 139 Northside Woman: ex. 102 Calendar: 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NewsLink.NorthFulton.com Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Dawsonville man was arrested Sept. 18 for armed robbery and aggravated assault at a local gas station.

Rigoberto Arcos Catalan, 42, reportedly entered the Sunoco Gas Station off Browns Bridge Road around 8:30 p.m., Sept. 15 and started talking to an employee. The employee said he was a regular customer, and she gave him $10 to go to the Dollar General Store to buy mouse traps.

After he came back, she said he set up the traps and showed him a back room to put one out when he then reportedly pulled a knife out of his

pocked and grabbed her. The two began to fight and she said he held the knife to her neck and told her to give him all the money or he’d kill her.

As they continued to struggle, she was able to push the knife away from her head and get some distance between them.

But he grabbed her and walked her to the cash register. He said he needed $42,000 because he had cancer and was not able to pay his hospital bill.

He attempted to open the lock with his knife.

During this time, the employee was able to push the panic button alarm.

The robber asked if she contacted the police and continued threatening her.

She told him she was scared and convinced him to sit down and she would get the cash.

After a few minutes, he returned to the counter and she told him to go outside and she would slip the cash under the door.

Once he went outside, she locked the door and he fled the scene.

He was arrested at his home in Dawsonville a few days later without incident.

Catalan is being held in the Forsyth County Detention Center.

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DUI arrests ►► Taylor Gray Eckert, 22, of

Brookwood Drive West, Dawsonville, was arrested Sept. 16 on Ga. 400 for DUI and too fast for conditions. ►► Hannah Rae Mule, 26, of Pine Forest Road, Gainesville, was arrested Sept.

15 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. ►► Michael Shane Waldrip, 50, of Waldrip Road, Gainesville, was arrested Sept. 14 on Bethelview Road for DUI and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Sherry Voncille Allen, 55, of Emerald Drive, Loganville, was arrested Sept. 15 on McGinnis Ferry Road for DUI, two counts of possession of a schedule II controlled substance and tag light violation.

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Littlebrooke Way, Dunwoody, was arrested Sept. 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Robert Gerald Deguido, 58, of Lake Center Parkway, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 16 on Market Place Blvd. for DUI, driving while license suspended and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gage S. Deatherage, 24, of McKeough Avenue, Saraland, Alabama, was arrested Sept. 17 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. ►► Minh Hanh Nguyen, 31, of Hearthstone Trace, Stone Mountain, was arrested Sept. 17 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related items, no seatbelt, headlight violation and open container. ►► Jana Jo Boehm, 51, of Timberbrooke Drive, Gainesville, was arrested for DUI and failure to obey stop signs. ►► Jessica Eve Dixon, 36, of Brookemere Way, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 18 on Ronald Reagan

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man used the same coupon repeatedly to buy 16 gift cards valued at $800.

The 28-year-old man was at the Walmart on Peachtree Parkway Sept.

18 when he used a coupon for $50 off an item through Walmart’s Savings

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16 on Crystal Cove Trail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related items. ►► William Dennis Greenlow II, 52, of Island Ford Road, Buford was arrested Sept. 16 on Crystal Cove Trail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended, possession of drug-related items and defective brake lights. ►► Gabriel Louis Hobbs, 28, of Venue Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 17 on Venue Way for possession of marijuana. ►► Rebekah Katherine Potter, 23, of Hearthstone Trace, Stone Mountain, was arrested Sept. 17 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related items and wanted person located.

Catcher program. He used it to buy 16 iTunes gift cards valued at $50 each.

A loss prevention associate came over to the man while he was checking out at a self-service register.

He was told he was using a fake coupon to purchase the gift cards, but the customer said he didn’t know it was fake.

The Walmart employee said this is a problem many of their stores have encountered because the coupon was fraudulently created and they haven’t been able to figure out how to guard against it.

The man was not arrested and the gift cards were cancelled and the money returned.

Walmart is attempting to correct the problem.

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Refractive Lens Exchange

By Cameron Johnson, MD Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Many people have dreamed about reducing their dependence on glasses, but the best procedure to accomplish this can change as they age. For patients younger than the early or mid-40’s, LASIK can often be the best choice. It is a procedure that is performed on the surface of the eye and therefore is less invasive and often less expensive than other procedures. However, in the mid 40’s, and the 50’s the natural lens in the eye undergoes changes that can make Refractive Lens Exchange a more logical choice for middle aged patients.

Long before the natural lens becomes a cloudy “cataract,” that is considered medically necessary to remove in a procedure that is covered by insurance companies, it is slowly becoming thicker, less flexible, and less clear. These changes, known as dysfunctional lens syndrome, can cause trouble with focusing for near vision, and create imperfections in the visual system called aberrations, that lead to increased glare and decreased quality of vision. Today’s patients can be bothered by this degradation of vision, even if insurance companies do not consider it severe enough to warrant paying for surgery to correct it. Also, if a patient in this age range is corrected to see clearly in the distance with LASIK, they will still need glasses for reading. Additionally, for patients that are getting closer to the age where they will require cataract surgery, having had LASIK causes the calculations for the power of the artificial lens inserted during cataract surgery to become less accurate. Ironically, these patients, for whom spectacle independence is very important, are more likely to need glasses for both near and distance after cataract surgery than patients who haven’t had LASIK. For these reasons, it may be in these older patients’ best interest to consider a different path to spectacle independence. One of these options is Refractive Lens Exchange. This procedure has the same steps as cataract surgery, including removal of the human lens and replacement with an artificial lens. The power of the artificial lens is selected to minimize the patient’s dependence on glasses. With a monofocal lens, patients can choose either near or distance vision. But with a multifocal lens, patients can achieve both near and distance vision. Your eye doctor can discuss if you would be a candidate for this type of lens.

There are some risks to Refractive Lens Exchange that are greater than the risks associated with LASIK since LASIK is performed on the surface of the eye and Refractive Lens Exchange is a procedure that is performed inside the eye. These risks include intraocular infection, retinal tear or detachment, and swelling of the retina. Additionally, the cost of Refractive Lens Exchange with a multifocal lens is generally higher than the cost for LASIK. It can be especially advantageous for patients with far sightedness to consider refractive lens exchange as LASIK is often less accurate and can only treat lower amounts of this condition. It is a less attractive option for patients with high amounts of near sightedness, as these patients are at higher risk of retinal detachment after Refractive Lens Exchange than far sighted patients, or patient with lower amounts of near sightedness.

A significant advantage of Refractive Lens Exchange for patients is that they will no longer need cataract surgery in the future. Barring development of other eye disease, there is the potential of life long good vision without glasses. This has significant appeal for patients who do not want to have LASIK, only to need another procedure 10 or 15 years later.

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Additional funding needed to cover employee salaries

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An error discovered in the 2017 Forsyth County budget has revealed the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is facing a $500,000 shortfall.

Sheriff’s Office Maj. Tom Patton asked the Board of Commissioners Sept. 26 for funding to make up for the shortfall to cover personnel salary costs through the end of the fiscal year. Commissioners approved the request.

“We’ve taken a lot of proactive steps, but we’re left with a deficiency we can’t cover internally,” Patton said.

The 2016 Sheriff’s Office budget included salary and overtime allocations of just under $22 million, he said,

but actual spending for the year was over $23 million. That left an overdraft of about $1.7 million in the salary and overtime accounts. Part of the deficit was reduced through savings in other accounts, Patton said.

The budget was drawn up by the prior administration under then-Sheriff Duane Piper.

“The administration this year, of course, inherited the 2017 budget and had no input to it,” Patton said. “We believe we have done a good job reining in spending from wherever we could. We have shaved about $1.2 million off the $1.7 million deficit we initially started with.”

Now, the department is short $500,000 that reflects a flaw in the way last year’s and this year’s budgets were prepared – an oversight in shift scheduling.

The salary budget for the year was prepared as the sum of the salaries of the current employees, Patton said.

The budget is based on whether all

positions are vacant or filled. It also overlooked the fact that some employees work 12-hour shifts rather than the normal 8-hour shift.

There are no work-arounds in terms of finding cheaper vendors or managing overtime, he said. The department, he said, is within budget in every line item this year, except for salaries.

“We ask for the money reluctantly,” Patton said. “We waited this far into the year to manage that number down to as small as we could. But we’re left with what we view as a correction in the budget.”

Chief Financial Officer Dave Gruen said the budget is prepared each year by taking the roster of positions, then adding the salaries and vacancies to create a figure.

The 2018 budget corrects the oversight, Gruen said, so the department should not face the same issue next year. The Sheriff’s Office has also reduced its vacancies from more than 40 down to around 20, he said.

County to set times for public participation meetings

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — To ensure the public will be able to attend participation meetings, the Forsyth County Commission is working to establish scheduling standards.

The board voted to move forward with public hearings to amend the Unified Development Code, but it wants the meetings to be scheduled for times that allow for full public participation. The board recommended the time frame from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. County staff will bring revisions, including possibly adding a clause regarding audio/video recording of the meeting, but that will be later

determined by the board.

Currently, there are no specifications for these meetings set forth by the county, and staff doesn’t track the meetings.

Chairman Todd Levent said he recently went to a meeting that started at 5 p.m. which caused some issues for people trying to attend after work.

“Applicants in the past have been considerate so this hasn’t come up,” Levent said.

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said sometimes for issues that are controversial, the meeting could last late into the night if it gets started too late.

The board decided weekends should be off limits for meetings.

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Forsyth Schools post top test scores, graduation rates in state

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The school year may have just begun, but Forsyth County Schools is still raking in applause from last year.

The district has the highest graduation rate among Metro Atlanta county school districts and the highest graduation rate in the state for districts graduating more than 550 students.

The district’s graduation rate of 94.4 percent is also higher than the state average graduation rate and higher than the district’s 2016 score of 92.7 percent. All high schools in Forsyth County were above the state graduate rate.

North Forsyth High School graduated 91 percent, Forsyth Central High School graduated 91.5 percent, West Forsyth High School graduated 92.6 percent, South Forsyth High School graduated 97 percent and Lambert High School graduated 98.6 percent.

Superintendent Jeff Bearden congratulated and thanked staff for their hard work and leadership.

“Our goal will always be a 100 percent graduation rate,” Bearden said.

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“As we have grown as a school district, our student achievement has continued to increase. Each year we are improving our community partnerships and getting closer to achieving our goal that every child in Forsyth County graduates from high school.”

High schools within the district again earned the highest average SAT scores among large districts in Georgia.

The average score of 1146 was higher than the state average of 1050 and the national average of 1060.

Forsyth Central High had a total mean score of 1091, North Forsyth High at 1117, West Forsyth High at 1127, South Forsyth High at 1186 and Lambert High at 1187.

Bearden said all district students, staff, parents, community and business members should be proud of the scores.

“Improving the academic, social and emotional opportunities for our children is a community focus,” Bearden said.

Forsyth County Schools partners with the Forsyth County Public Library and Georgia Highlands Medical Services to reach beyond K-12, to focus on birth to age 5 to ensure all students begin school prepared to learn, he said.

“We know that when students begin school with appropriate literacy and numeracy skills they are far more likely to experience earlier success,” Bearden said. “This early community investment will pay dividends for many years to come.”

According to the Georgia Department of Education, the 2017 SAT results set a new baseline for future year-to-year comparisons and cannot be compared to previous results.

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based on a different score scale and different benchmarks.

The 2017 results reflect test-takers from the 2017 graduating class who took the new SAT, or 93 percent of the cohort. They do not factor in performance on the old SAT. Furthermore, the district also earned the highest ACT score in the state for the third consecutive year with a composite score of 24.5.

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Commission further delays study on board compensation Officials want to wait for fifth seat to be filled

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After going back and forth for months on whether to perform a study on how much they should be paid, the Forsyth County Commission says it wants to wait until it has a complete set of members to move forward.

The commission deadlocked 2-2 Sept. 26 on whether to approve the study, thus stalling any action. But the issue is expected to be revived at a Nov. 28 work session when a fifth board

member will be seated.

Commissioners Cindy Jones Mills and Pete Amos voted against moving forward with the study in August, but the issue dates back to June when the board requested information that would compare commissioners’ salaries from neighboring counties. Just weeks after voting to move forward with a salary increase, commissioners denied a proposal for a study.

In August, the board voted down a 25 percent pay raise that had been approved in July.

Then at a Sept. 7 meeting, commissioners revisited the topic, and voted to proceed with the study.

At a Sept. 26 meeting, Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt presented

two options to the board for the study from The Mercer Group and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

The Carl Vinson Institute study would cover data from June 2018 until December 2018 and would cost about $27,000. Merritt said The Mercer Group understood the issues and was the option the two board members in favor picked. It would take about three months and cost $19,680.

Merritt said county staff could do the study in-house, but wanted to use an outside source to be ensure impartiality.

Amos said he wanted to wait on any action until the commission included all five members because any decisions would affect the new member as well.

Commissioner Laura Semanson said board member compensation will continue to be an issue and it doesn’t matter when the study begins.

“Everyone is operating under the assumption it may be an increase, but it may not,” Semanson said. “Until we answer that question, it’s going to continue to be kicked around. We need to go ahead and get the study done. Then we can move forward with that information and decide if we’re right where we need to be or maybe we are paid too much or too little.”

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the study has to be done before election qualifying in 2018. If approved, the raise wouldn’t go into effect until January 1, 2019.

County retains environmental attorney Lawyer joins team studying proposal for local landfill

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has hired environmental attorney Gerald Pouncey to study the

county’s issues with the northwest Eagle Point Landfill.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the county already had an environmental consultant, but the need for an environmental attorney is new.

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County Commission Chairman Todd Levent, a letter to the Environmental Protection Division, said Eagle Point is one of the busiest private landfills in the state, with records showing it receives more than 5,000 tons of waste daily.

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Sound of the surf makes beach music to my ears If anyone with a news tip had trouble contacting me recently, let me offer my apologies. News is the coin of the realm in my world, and I am always ready to listen. But HATCHER HURD I was absent my Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com post lo nigh on to nine days for some much needed R&R. Yes, My Lady Wife and I took some vacation leave along with my sister-inlaw Kevin Ann and her husband, Tom, to seek out the sunny Gulf Coast. We enjoy going in September because the college kids are all back in school, the snow birds from Canada have not migrated south for the winter, and thus we have a reasonably uncluttered beach to enjoy all to ourselves.

We have done this for several years now. We like the time of year because it is seldom stultifyingly hot, merely warm enough to appreciate the shade of an umbrella sturdily anchored in the sand.

We are fortunate in that we always go to the gulf side of the Sunshine State and it was the part that was mercifully spared the season’s two hurricanes. Indeed, most days there was scarcely any surf at all, just a smooth glassy expanse what looked like an endless lake.

Each morning, we would trek with beach paraphernalia in hand to stake out our plot of sand – or table by the pool. We enjoy both. Each day more or less unfolds as our whims shape the geography of the day.

We do have something of a to-do list – restaurants we want to try – or revisit – Tom wants a day of fishing.

I want ample time to crawl into that book I had been saving especially for this trip.

Editor’s note: I finished all of two chapters. Where does the time go?

We are a gaming crew. Many mornings are spent shuffling domino tiles or playing golf. Other than the fact that there is always a frosty beverage nearby, it is played using two decks of cards rather than clubs and

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If you didn’t know, and you probably didn’t unless you’re a newspaper nerd like me, the first week in October is National Newspaper Week.

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But to make it even better, we kick off the month celebrating all the reasons why newspapers are important, and yes, still relevant.

National newspapers have a tough job reporting information from all over the world and from our own capital. I don’t envy them, even if what they do is so important.

But when the papers become more localized is when the news is imperative.

At Appen Media, we cover everything that goes on in North Fulton and Forsyth counties. We attend town halls, sit through hours-long commission/ council meetings and show up at ribbon cuttings of new parks.

We like to bring you the real news

County: Continued from Page 6 organization’s steering committee wrote a letter to Gov. Nathan Deal listing common issues.

The existence of such landfills in Georgia that allow distant municipalities, counties and other states to truck their solid waste, asbestos, hydro fracking waste, ash and contaminated soil

that will directly impact your life and your future, often providing happy, positive and uplifting stories from your neighbors.

Sure, we may not be talking about possibly life-changing issues such as nuclear missiles or health care reform.

But when we write about a school rezoning, a tax increase or a scandal at the mayor’s office, these things will change your day-to-day life.

That’s why I love local journalism so much. I enjoy being able to drive down the road and meet the people I’m interviewing. I get to hear and see what they’re telling me about. After meetings, I can go up to the people in charge and ask them questions face-to-face.

And because we have the personal connection, there is no room for “fake news” in our newsroom. Don’t think that stops people from accusing us of it from time to time.

But I can tell you without hesitation, we do our very best to get the full story accurately, because chances are, what we’re writing about will affect our lives, too.

So not only do we have a job to do by being genuine, but we owe it to our readers and ourselves to get the full story.

Most of our newsroom attended a press institute last week where we heard from Georgia journalists about how to survive through the constant berating of our colleagues.

The point was made that it seems many who consume news now only want to listen to stations/papers/channels that reinforce their preconceived ideas.

But the good thing about being on the local level is we have the platform to be unbiased and tell you the good, and sometimes bad, news.

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Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said this is a serious issue with serious implications.

“This has serious revenue implications to the county,” Mills said. “We wouldn’t be talking about this if it wasn’t serious. It’s very important and complicated.”

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Forsyth Schools hands out $33K in grants Nine schools chosen to fund STEM projects, leadership development

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Education Foundation has issued grants totaling $33,000 to local schools to fund a variety of projects.

This year, nine schools received funding to put toward projects.

The foundation was created in July 2015 and is an opportunity for the community to partner with the district to support innovative teaching and increased student achievement.

The first grants from the foundation were distributed in September 2016.

The second round of grants were awarded Sept. 20. Superintendent Jeff Bearden said 44 applications were entered seeking a total of $178,086.

“It was great to see the passion for the project behind each application from the teacher or administrator,” Bearden said. “Those requests that are not funded today will be utilized by the foundation governing committee during their community fundraising outreach to share the ongoing need for support.”

The 2017 winners were: • Chestatee Elementary School: $5,000 for the Positive Behavior Intervention System. The funding will expand the role of students in the redelivery of the system message

through audio visual leadership.

• Midway Elementary School: $1,300 for an interactive experience for students where they use teamwork, collaboration and critical thinking to solve a series of puzzles to open a locked box. The funding will be used for 10 Breakout EDU kits to be used with students at all grade levels.

• North Forsyth High School: $5,000 for vertical team outreach working with feeder schools.

• This funding will be used for Family Science and Engineering Nights at their cluster elementary schools, in which students and their families participate in over 20 learning stations led by high school students.

• Vickery Creek Middle School: $3,500 to fund a collaborative design challenge during Art, Engineering and Technology and STEAM connection classes where students collaborate to create designs for display cases and then construct the top designs.

• Silver City Elementary School: $3,299.96 for developing problemsolving and critical thinking skills at a very early age. The funding will be used toward the purchase of STEM (or science, engineering, technology and mathematics) kits for kindergarten students.

• Little Mill Middle School: $4,319.70 for STEM resources for students.

Funding will provide modules to provide students with the tools necessary to further their interests in STEM and broaden their understanding of the world.

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• Chattahoochee Elementary School: $1,181 will be used to build a greenhouse to create a farm-to-school program that involves students in planting, growing and harvesting.

• Forsyth Central High School: $4,963 for the audio and visual equipment needed in the automotive technology pathway to show over 60 students

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WEEK 7 (SEPT. 29) FOOTBALL RECAP

Milton dominates rivals Roswell, Alpharetta remains unbeaten in region

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 7A Milton 40, Roswell 7 — Milton improved to 4-1 with a lopsided win over rival Roswell Friday night, ending a three-game winning streak for the Hornets in the series.

The Eagles used 216 total yards and four touchdowns from quarterback Jordan Yates in the win.

Roswell (1-4) tied the game at 7-7 midway through the first, but Milton’s defense would hold the Hornets scoreless the remainder of the game, including forcing two turnovers in the red zone.

Dash Hairston brought in two touchdown receptions for Milton and DJ Albright returned a free kick 60-yards for an Eagles’ score.

Friday’s game was the 63rd all-time meeting between the programs.

Class 6A Alpharetta 35, North Atlanta 7 — Alpharetta remained undefeated in region play with a dominating win over North Atlanta (3-3, 1-3) Friday night.

The Raiders’ Matthew Downing scored a rushing touchdown and connected with Michael Marbaugh and Spencer Gaddis for three touchdowns in the win.

Nolan Edmonds and Kevin Watkins

each scored a rushing touchdown and Jack Stanton recorded three sacks for the Raiders’ defense.

With their win and a loss from Chattahoochee, the Raiders (4-1, 3-0) now lead the Region 7-AAAAAA standings.

Cambridge 27, Johns Creek 7 — Midway through its season, Cambridge earned its first win on the road against Johns Creek Friday night.

The Bears’ Hogan Dykes connected with receiver Ridge Polk for three scores in the win, with Victor Valentine adding two field goals.

Cambridge led 17-7 entering the fourth quarter and extended its lead with Polk’s third touchdown reception of the night.

The Gladiators’ only score came

from quarterback Zach Gibson on a 3-yard rush midway through the third quarter.

Johns Creek fell to 2-2 in region play and will host cross-town rivals Chattahoochee this Friday.

Centennial 45, Chattahoochee 28 — Centennial (3-3, 3-1) won its third straight region game, and Chattahoochee (4-2, 3-1) lost its first Region 7-AAAAAA contest Friday night in Roswell. Both teams exchanged quick blows on long plays in the first quarter with Centennial clinging to a 24-22 lead with two minutes left in the first half. Centennial would cap off its quick drive with a touchdown rush

See RECAP, Page 25

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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

WIRE & WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

Hear dozens of singer-songwriters gather together to perform original songs and give music lovers a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that inspired their genres. Join the fun Oct. 6-8, 6-10 p.m. at various stages in downtown Alpharetta.

Tickets start at $40. For more information, tickets and schedules, visit wireandwoodalpharetta.com.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS:

CRABAPPLE FEST

What: Enjoy this art festival featuring over 100 local antique and art vendors, kids’ activities, local musicians, fantastic food and more.

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: 678-424-2533 or courtney. spriggs@cityofmiltonga.us

PICKLEBALL

What: Come check out pickleball. It is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

When: Weekdays, Oct. 6-12, 9 a.m.8:30 p.m.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

CARDIO 20 / STRENGTH 20 / BALANCE 20 (FLEX)

What: Join this class of low-impact cardio and yoga and get a total body workout while focusing on flexibility, balance and cardio.

When: Friday, Oct. 6, 9:15 a.m.

Where: 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FALL CRAFT BAZAAR

What: The Roswell Ramblers Senior Citizen Club will host their annual bazaar, featuring handcrafted and unique creations. Proceeds from the event benefit local senior programs.

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

What: Learn about Viking culture, entertainment, fighting technique, clothing and crafts. There will be several free demonstrations and workshops, including a pagan wedding ceremony demonstration.

When: Oct. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA

What: Join the free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. This class will be Zumba and is open to the public.

The class is weather-permitting, so visit Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: BAR-LESS BARRE

What: Taught by certified instructors, all participants are required to sign a waiver before the class with no registration needed.

When: Sunday, Oct. 8, Sign-in at 8:45 a.m., Class begins at 9:00 a.m.

Where: 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ RecreationandParks/ProgramsFitness/Free-Outdoor-Fitness

COOKING AND CRAFTS

What: Enjoy a fun way to experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past.

Each class will include a cooking activity and a craft.

When: Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m.

Where: 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CHOPIN PERFORMANCE

What: The Chopin Society of Atlanta will perform their annual piano recital.

This year Dina Yoffe, an internationally recognized and renowned pianist, will play.

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

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $5 More info http://chopinatlanta.org

SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE

What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-a-kind mobile for their school in this exhibit.

When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ROSWELL’S RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: Southern Avenue will be performing at this weekend’s Riverside Sounds Concert Series. This will be the last performance of the season with Memphis quintet Southern Avenue.

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

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: 770-641-3705

LIBRARY EVENTS: GIRLS WHO CODE

What: This is a national club created with the goal to close the gender gap in technology and is open to girls in grades 6-12. Participants are asked to bring a personal laptop.

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: erin.parks@fultoncountyga. gov

YOGA FOR EVERYONE

What: Start your Saturday with yoga.

Bring your yoga mat and water for this free class.

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

YOUNG ARTISTS CLUB

What: This is a class to teach children art activities and creative techniques.

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

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: karen.kennedy@ fultoncountyga.gov

LINE DANCING

What: Jean Chen will be teaching line dancing. Participants are asked to wear dance shoes or sneakers.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov

HAPPY TAILS/READING PAWS WITH BENTLEY

What: Children will read to Bentley, a trained registered therapy dog. They will work on their reading skills with this great listener.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 3:30–4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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More than 25 performers on 6 stages:

SHAWN MULLINS MATTHEW SWEET • ALLEN STONE JAMES MCMURTRY • CHELY WRIGHT RANDALL BRAMBLETT • AMY LAVERE • SETH WALKER MICHELLE MALONE • AJ GHENT (J-ent) GARY NICHOLSON • TOMMY TALTON CHASING LOVELY • BILL SHEFFIELD • ELIOT BRONSON ROBBY HECHT • DAVIN MCCOY • CARLY BURRUSS ROSS NEWELL (of The Mulligan Brothers) ALEX GUTHRIE • JENNIFER SIMPSON JESSIE ALBRIGHT & FOSTER BLUES • THE MOSLEYS

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RTISEMENT

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Business growth and community partnerships The mission of the CummingForsyth County Chamber of Commerce is to advance positive business growth and community partnerships to promote a superior quality of life.

New economic development project announcements (company relocations or expansions) are increasing and tracking slightly (four percent) ahead of 2016’s report. Thus far this year has yielded 15 business announcements with an addition of 830 new jobs in the community.

That is great news and the Chamber’s economic development team expects the number to continue to increase over last year with the renewed and expanded relationship the Chamber recently inked with the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and Development Authority.

The public-private partnership with Forsyth County Government, the

Forsyth County Development Authority and the Chamber took a big step forward in July with a unanimous vote

by Forsyth County Commissioners.

The plan will significantly expand the reach of the Chamber’s Economic Development Department. The plan also includes the creation of a new, long term economic development plan that will span the next five years and beyond. Hats off to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on their push to grow businesses in the community.

The results of the plan will save residents $33 million in taxes through 2025 and have an overall ROI of an astounding 900 percent!

Examples of this momentum include Ingenico’s expansion off of Shiloh Road. Ingenico’s new distribution center added $1 million in capital investment and 15 new jobs to the county. It also expanded the

French company’s footprint as part of Forsyth’s fintech industry.

Another example icludes Forsyth County residents’ new dining option at The Collection. Atlanta Bread Company recently added a new location in Cumming. In addition to a new look, this location features a beer and

wine bar, an outdoor seating option, a conference room and pizza on the menu. The new location also brought $200,000 in capital investment and 15 new jobs to the community.

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We get by with a little help from our friends

By: Dr. Donna T. Mayo Dean, Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia

Whatever your political, religious, or social beliefs it seems safe to say that almost all of us believe that communities count. While we all recognize communities can be more than areas defined by geography, the communities in which we choose to work and live are certainly the communities in which we invest the most.

In the past few days and weeks we have seen numerous instances of the selflessness and power of human beings who have worked together to help in moments that can only be described as devastating and life changing. Tragedies often bring out the best in people. During these times we realize the fragility of life, and how important it is for all of us, regardless of gender, race, profession, beliefs, etc. to work together to sustain and

build our communities.

The world in which we live is very complex, and our communities should be places where we feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Building and sustaining strong Dr. Donna T. Mayo communities is a daily need, and requires the work of many. Often those who continually play significant roles in their communities are unsung heroes. They are the the ones we all count on to show up and move us all forward.

The events of the past few weeks have caused me to reflect on the importance of giving back regularly and encouraging others to do so as well. Hopefully, our daily attention will ensure our communities continue to grow and prosper, and we will be better prepared to face adversity.

To have a store in our hometown is cool...My parents still live in the area.

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Created by Milton grad, Your Pie opens Milton location

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton High graduate Drew French began Your Pie in 2008, aiming to provide delicious pizza fast in a family atmosphere. Since then, the company has grown through franchising to include 49 locations from California to Chicago, with 50 more stores in developmental stages. And now the company is coming back to where it all started. Your Pie opened its Milton location Friday at 2955 Bethany Bend, near where the company’s founder grew up.

“To have a store in our hometown is cool,” French said. “My parents still live in the area.”

Following his Italian honeymoon, French opened the first Your Pie in Athens, featuring what he calls “the best pizza in the world,” with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces inspired by the Italian island of Ischia.

He also created a casual, family atmosphere.

“We wanted to talk to every customer and provide a great experience,” he said. “Milton is our 48th location and that mentality hasn’t changed. We still provide brick-oven pizza and do it in an atmosphere that is family friendly and a fun place to work and hang out.”

Your Pie’s focus goes beyond just providing tasty pizza, French said.

“We come into communities with the goal to make the community better,” he said. “We look to be a fabric of the community.”

One of the ways Your Pie benefits its locations communities is through its “Dine and Donate” events.

These benefits raise funds for local charitable organizations or causes. At

Created by former Milton resident Drew French, Your Pie opened a Milton location last week. its Milton location, Your Pie offered 1,000 free pizzas to collect monetary donations to benefit 104.7 The Fish’s annual Christmas Wish program.

Your Pie also offers benefit nights, in which a percentage of sales goes to local organizations.

The Milton Your Pie will be the second location under the ownership of brothers Jacob and Justin Patterson who also own the Roswell location.

Justin echoes the sentiment that Your Pie helps to better the community.

“We can’t wait to share the Your Pie

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experience with Milton, and are excited to get involved in the local community and leave it better than we found it,” he said. “Through sponsorships, fundraisers, percentage nights and donations, we plan to thank the community by giving back in a variety of ways.”

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Best of fall in Georgia blows through the mountains This is the time of year in Georgia when spurts of cool breezes blow through the humidity and heat and tickle our spirits into a state reminiscent of an old college GEOFF SMITH buddy popping in Assurance Financial, through the door gsmith@lendtheway.com to whisk you off to one more, wild weekend. Or at least into trying to be fancy with your writing of a business article.

Truth be told though, there are few places on the planet better than Georgia in the fall and spring. It’s a proven fact…probably. The weather is a big reason that so many people have moved down here – just ask someone from the great city of Chicago.

This time of year, those cool breezes move my attention to the mountains. Standing mountaintop, looking out miles and watching the wind blow up and down the red- and gold-covered hills and valleys, will lead you to a true moment where you say “there really is no other place I’d rather be.” And there are many great places to go in the North Georgia mountains. Blood Mountain is one of my favorite spots. It’s just north of Dahlonega and is an easy day trip.

You could drive up Ga. 400, enjoy the ride, park at the base of the mountain, hike to the top, enjoy the open views and be home in time for dinner.

Or, better yet, eat on the square in downtown Dahlonega.

Georgia’s mountain towns have developed nicely over the years, and there is a wide variety of places to go visit. There are relatively large cities such as Dahlonega and Clayton that are surrounded by great parks and nature, but also have large commercial districts and hotels. Then there are also small towns like Blue Ridge and Ellijay that have just enough.

Perhaps the most visited, or most known, is Helen. This city was originally founded as a logging town, but in the last 1960’s reinvented itself as a Bavarian Alpine town lined with buildings modeled after many of the great south-German cities. It has become crowded over the years and is flooded throughout the day and night with sounds of loud motorcycles, but it has a thriving commercial district with shops and restaurants, is built along a much smaller and younger Chattahoochee River and is surrounded by awesome sites, like Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park and Dukes Creek Falls.

Blue Ridge and Hiawassee are two of my favorite North Georgia towns.

Both have nice-enough downtowns, good restaurants, and are surrounded by fat mountains. But what they also have are incredible lakes. Lake Blue Ridge and Chatuge Lake are surrounded by mountains, have clear water and whisper serenity.

That said though, if I’m talking about North Georgia lakes, I have no choice but to mention Lake Burton.

As far as beauty and serenity goes, it has both Chatuge and Blue Ridge beat. Located just west of Clayton, it

is also lined with some of the most expensive real estate in the state. Many famous people have houses there, including Nick Saban and country music star Alan Jackson, and houses go easily for $2 million to $5 million.

I spent part of a summer in college working at Camp High Harbour, which long ago secured a prime spot on the lake. The owner of Waffle House had just bought the small mountain next to the camp and was in the process of blasting off the top of it so he could have 10 flat acres. I bet it’s interesting walking around the grocery store on the weekends there these days.

In Georgia, there are countless day hikes, waterfalls, small lakes and small towns. Oh – and canyons.

Right. Cloudland Canyon is one of our recent finds. It is awesome and is about a 20-minute drive from Chattanooga. Last time we went we camped there and drove into the city for dinner. It was fantastic.

Bottom line is, it’s that time of year again. Do yourself a favor: just pick a spot and go.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Brian Koprowski has been promoted to vice president of Finance and Administration. In this new role, Koprowski will have responsibility for finance, accounting, analytics, compliance, vendor management and project management.

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Taking time off Has it been a while since you have taken some time off?

Are you planning to take some well-deserved vacation?

Taking some time off to recharge your batteries is not only a good idea, but also DICK JONES a smart idea.

Founder & President Most small Jones Simply Sales business owners typically work a seven-day week. While they may not be working every hour, they most likely are thinking about their small business all the time. What is planned for next week, how to get the next customer, hiring decisions, and hundreds of other things, day-after-day, week-afterweek, and month-after-month.

This can all add up. While taking some time off may be counter-intuitive thinking for a small business owner who works 24/7, it’s a necessity to avoid burnout, stress and health issues.

Most small business owners will tell you that if they are on vacation they can’t stop thinking about their business.

That’s OK. Some of the best new business ideas have been formulated from a beach chair or during a round of golf.

Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t do some valuable things for your business.

Taking some time off doesn’t have to be a lavish two-week vacation. It could be just a bunch of three- or four-day weekends. And while most people think of vacations as traveling somewhere, you actually can take time off without leaving your home.

As a hard working small business owner, there is no better time than the upcoming fall months to take some time off. You may just come up with a great idea while having an umbrella drink on the beach that skyrockets your sales!

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Local woman opens veteran-only franchise Full-service junk removal business comes to Forsyth

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After spending more than 20 years working more than 80 hours a week at a corporate job, Anita Tucker knew she wanted to change career paths.

“I was totally burned out,” Tucker said. “I realized I was hurting myself but, more importantly, my kids needed me. I am a single mother. I lost my husband eight years ago, so I was concerned that my children were losing another parent to a job that was not satisfying at all.”

She saw a news program featuring a national business called JDog Junk Removal and Hauling, a full-service junk removal company that removes almost anything, and suddenly everything clicked.

In August, she opened her own franchise in Forsyth County also serving surrounding communities including Hall and Gwinnett counties.

The company recycles, reuses or donates as much as it can to minimize items going into the landfill. They also do cleanouts, demolition and salvage

occasionally.

To open a franchise, the owner must be a veteran or a family member of a veteran, and the military mindset of respect, integrity and trust are translated to the business, Tucker said.

Tucker served in the Navy as a supply officer and is a Desert Storm veteran.

She said she is blessed to live in this country where everyone has opportunities like this.

“Being a woman and a veteran may be how you define me demographically, but it doesn’t define me as a person,” Tucker said. “I believe we all have tremendous opportunities. No matter who you are, there are going to be people who spit on your dreams or tell you what you should believe or act a certain way. Go with your heart and trust in God.” Since opening in August, Tucker said she has received tremendous support from the community, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and her customers.

She strives to hire other veterans, too, because they come into every job with a “‘let’s get this done’ attitude,”

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But the most important aspect of her job is being able to adjust her schedule to spend time with her kids, who help in the business.

“In the corporate world, there is not a great sense of community, and I found that I really missed that,” Tucker said.

“I get to meet the good people of For-

Beach: Continued from Page 8 we sit at a table. It has nothing to do with that game of the same name that involves chasing a small white ball.

As I said, we spend a good deal of our time choosing which restaurants we want to indulge in. We think a lot about food actually. The two sisters, neé Everest, grew up in a large family and love to cook for as much as I love to eat.

Often we were faced with the dilemma of having to choose between eating out or sampling the gourmet recipes of My Lady Wife or Kevin Ann. Like as not, Tom and I would gallantly forgo eating out to allow one of our wives to whip up some new confection in the oven to our gustatory delight.

When the third Everest sister, Kim, joined us on Day Six of our sandy stay, we abandoned eating dinner out altogether (all the Everest clan of the female persuasion love to cook) and

syth County every day. It’s a great feeling to know that I can provide a service that makes them feel good about their homes and themselves.”

She’s hoping to expand in the future to add an additional truck and trailer, and possibly purchase more franchises.

To schedule a service, call 770-7188005 or visit jdogjunkremoval.com/ lake-lanier. relegated local eateries to serving us the occasional breakfast or lunch.

So the days pass, with gentle breezes coming off the salt water and I am beguiled by the siren sound of the gentle surf lapping at the shore. I am living life in three-quarter time and scarcely noting the twittering of newscasts (or presidents for that matter).

Politics is deemed a gauche subject for the beach anyway. And Washington is far away, physically and spiritually.

Somehow the car found an “oldies” radio station all by itself. And everywhere we went – if we could be so stirred – the radio filled my ears with the sounds of my youth and beach trips long past.

Alas, all such reveries must end and I again find myself at my computer answering emails and delving into local campaign races. Yes it is business – which is to say politics – as usual.

But pardon me if there is no hop in my step. If my attention may seem to wander, pay it no mind. If I have a faraway look in my eye, pay it no mind.

It is only beach lag.

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The Importance of Curb Appeal

By Karen Pate, SVP, Broker Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Forsyth-Lake Lanier Office Curb appeal comes down to dollars and cents. In addition to the financial benefits, improving your outdoor space provides a sense of pride and accomplishment, making your home a happier place to live.

4 Tips for Improving Curb Appeal While there’s no exact science, below are four simple steps you can take to elevate your curb appeal: 1. Exterior color choices Have you ever driven by a home and couldn’t quite put your finger on why it wasn’t appealing to you? So often homeowners want to branch out and be different when it comes to choosing exterior color choices. The customary recommendations are not to use vibrant paint colors with the exception of perhaps your front door. (See below) Keep things neutral and let the true architectural details of your home

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Benefits to Buying a Home in the Fall

By Christina Abunassar Christina.Abunassar@HarryNorman.com Although most buyers feel as if the spring season is the ideal time to purchase a new home, there are benefits to waiting for the crisp fall air that autumn brings!

Historically there is less competition in the fall. According to the National Association of Realtors on average 50% of all home sales occur between May and August. With less competition, buyers ABUNASSAR can take their time to look for the home they truly want, without the fear of losing out if they don’t move quickly. The slower pace not only allows you to take your time before choosing, but it also means you are less likely to find yourself in the middle of a bidding war. The “off season” also means that realtors, lenders and closing attorneys aren’t as busy, leading to smoother transactions. Transactions can be closed quicker with an added level of customer service that may not be possible during peak times. In addition, moving companies have more flex-

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Let today’s technology save you from ‘renophobia’ (NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking, or even just dreaming, about buying a new home but “renophobia—the fear of having to do renovations—is holding you back, you may be glad to hear two things.

1. You’re not alone. Often, prospective homebuyers, particularly millennials, want a turnkey home but can’t afford one in their desired area, and a fear of renovating means they remain renters. At the same time, many older homes have the potential to become a dream house with a little TLC. 2. Technological advancements can make homebuying easier and less expensive.

You can now know just what renovations and repairs a house you’re considering will need, even before you visit it. That’s because Intero Real Estate Services (interorealestate.com) has partnered with Kukun, an online platform offering digital solutions that help homeowners navigate the home remodeling process. Through the widget, you get real-time home renovation estimates and return on investment information for the online

Before you buy that fixer-upper, you can get a good idea of just how much fixing it up will cost. listings. You can see which renovations you’d like to do, how much they will cost and what the property will be worth once they’re complete. You can even see which other homes in the area have had renovations and which construction companies or contractors were used.

What’s more, there are easy-touse tools that help home renovators manage the process from beginning

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August Sales Leaders

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Fall home maintenance

By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta. Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Fall is quickly approaching and with the change of season, now is a great time to take care of a few home maintenance items, while also improving your home with fall accents before the cooler weather sets in. Prepare you home for fall from exterior to interior with these helpful hints.

Sealing your windows: Now is the time to check for leaks, cracks and alternative damage around windows and doors. Gaps and cracks in a home can cause your heating bill to skyrocket during these colder months. In order to keep your home warm during this time, weather stripping your home can help to reduce this additional cool airflow.

Busted Pipes: Yes, Atlanta only experiences a few freezing tempature days a year, however, it is still common for pipes to bust. Help prepare your pipes by turning off your water valves that lead to your outdoor faucets. This will prevent the likelihood of freezing or breaking faucets during these colder months.

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to end and control the time and money involved along the way. It’s simple to do. You can access the system through an app on your phone as well as the widget and get valuable data as you walk through a property.

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Fireplace inspections: As the air gets cooler and fireplace season kicks in, it is vital to have an annual inspection for damages and hazardous materials in your fireplace.

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Curtains: If your home has an abundance of windows, it can be difficult to keep it warm, even when the windows correctly sealed.

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faucets and flush all the toilets. See whether the pipes are insulated and make sure they’re not lead. Look under the sinks for leaks, water damage or mold.

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Pianos for Peace shares music with Metro Atlanta

By PAULINA OSENENKO paulina@appenmediagroup.com METRO ATLANTA — Two weeks of musical memories were recently created at 50 locations throughout Metro Atlanta with the colorfully painted pianos from Pianos for Peace. The nonprofit organization has a mission to spread peace through music and education.

“The fundamental goal for Pianos for Peace is to make the arts accessible to all and build peace through music and education. We do so by donating all our painted pianos to organizations in need such as local schools, nursing homes and hospitals where we impact communities and engage local artists in our year-round education programs” said Malek Jandali, award winning pianist and founder of Pianos for Peace.

“I founded Pianos for Peace, a nonprofit organization, in 2015 and partnered with like-minded community leaders who share the same vision and mission. I believe music changes people, and people can change the world” Jandali said.

The pianos were for everyone to play and enjoy, in hopes of spreading joy and peace.

“Hundreds of pop-up concerts have been planned by using our Pianos for Peace app. Through this app, the public can scout our 50 Pianos for Peace locations, learn about volunteer artists and

Recap: Continued from Page 10 from quarterback Max Brosmer to lead by nine at the half. A touchdown reception from the Knights’ Julian Nixon extended the lead midway through the third. Nixon added another touchdown in the fourth to put the Knights up 4522 before Hooch scored on a pass from Jack Corrigan to Max Webb in the final minutes.

Northview 35, Dunwoody 13 — After a defensive struggle in the first half, Northview’s offense opened the taps in the second to earn the Titans’ first win of the year (1-4, 1-2).

Titans’ quarterback Colton McDaniel hit David Diamond for a touchdown pass and extended the lead with a 1-yard sneak in the third quarter.

Dunwoody struck back with a touchdown in the fourth to put the score at 21-13, but a long drive and score from running back William Caylor allowed the Titans to cruise to the win

the stories behind their piano design, schedule their own pop-up concert at any location and invite their friends on social media. In short, we are the largest symphony for peace in the Metro Atlanta area” Jandali noted.

By displaying these pianos in populated areas, Pianos for Peace predicts the 50 pianos will impact approximately half a million Atlanta residents and visitors over the two weeks the pianos are on display.

“We target high-traffic spots throughout the Metro Atlanta area to maximize impact and reach all communities. At Pianos for Peace we believe that art is nothing if it does not impact every segment of the people in our community” Jandali said.

The pianos are originally purchased and donated by organizations and individuals in Metro Atlanta. They are then painted by volunteer artists and students.

“The public response has been tremendous since we are one of the largest public arts festivals in Metro Atlanta.

The generosity has been overwhelming, and we are already collecting piano donations for next year’s festival” Jandali said.

Pianos for Peace celebrated International Day for Peace on Sept. 21 by holding a concert and luncheon open to the public at the Fulton County Arts and Culture building. late in the fourth.

Class A-Private Walker 28, Fellowship Christian 27 — Fellowship Christian suffered a painful, last-second loss to region foes Walker Friday night.

With the game tied at 21-21 with under a minute to go, the Paladins’ Lawson Haigler scored on a 10-yard rush, but Walker got penetration on the PAT and forced a miss to keep the lead at 27-21. Using two timeouts and plays to the sideline, Walker moved the ball down to Fellowship’s 26-yard line. With five seconds remaining, a Wildcats’ receiver found space in the middle of the end zone and made an acrobatic catch to tie the game as time expired.

Walker’s PAT secured the win and dropped Fellowship to 1-2 in region play.

Mount Pisgah 45, King’s Ridge 14 — Mount Pisgah (5-1, 4-0) opened a 28-0 lead in the first quarter that powered them to a region win over King’s Ridge (1-4, 0-3) Friday night. The Patriots used four plays of 25-yards or more in the first quarter with two touchdowns from Connor Pursell.

Patriots’ quarterback Jacob Cen-

People gather to watch impromptu piano concerts.

Pianos for Peace will be holding a closing ceremony for this open music festival at 11 a.m. on Sept. 29 in the atrium of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. doya added two passing scores in the second half as Mount Pisgah’s offense put up over 35 points for the fourth time this season.

Mount Pisgah remained undefeated in Region 6-A Div. B with the win and sits atop the region standings.

Mount Paran 41, Pinecrest Academy 7 — Pinecrest Academy remains winless after Friday’s lopsided loss to region foes Mt. Paran.

The Paladins trailed 31-0 at the half against the No. 7-ranked team in Class A, and couldn’t find the end zone until late in the third quarter when Mickey Mangan scored on a 10-yard rush.

Pinecrest has lost five games in a season for the first time since 2013 and are winless through five contests for the first time since 2010.

Whitefield Academy 24, St. Francis 7 — St. Francis fell to Whitefield for the second straight year and dropped to 0-3 in region play with Friday night’s loss. The Knights’ had a quick start, with quarterback Sam Hines connecting with TJ Tampa on a 70-yard passing touchdown just 48 seconds into the game, but it would be their only score of the contest.

The Knights will host region standing leader Mount Pisgah Friday.

PHOTO FROM PIANOS FOR PEACE

Pianos for Peace volunteers participate in programs making art accessible to all throughout the year.

For more information, visit pianosforpeace.org/.

DEATH NOTICES Patricia Boyd, 85, of Suwanee, passed away September 21, 2017. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lawrence Browning, 83, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Darryl Tim Campbell, 55, of Cumming, passed away September 20, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Kenneth A. Doeding, 85, of Cumming, passed away September 23, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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