Milton Herald - October 6, 2016

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Crabapple Fest bonds Milton community

Vikings move in to North Fulton

Reenactors set up camp in Roswell ►►PAGE 34

City assesses transportation needs Decides potential updates ►►PAGE 4

Don’t text and drive Cambridge warns students of danger ►►PAGE 6

Opportunity school district coming to ballot

Fulton County Schools weighs in ►►PAGE 14

Real Estate Report PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

The annual Crabapple Fest drew a crowd of more than 30,000 attendees who were eager to taste homegrown food, listen to community bands and shop from local vendors. (Right) Lilly Phillips is excited to meet the Milton horse. See story page 30.

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Cambridge beats JC last-second Field goal saves Bears ►►PAGE 39

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Alpharetta 911 implements new system ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The city of Alpharetta’s 911 center recently started using new technology to improve the safety of its citizens and increase the overall efficiency of the 911 operations.

The 911 center has implemented the Voice Over Internet Protocol Emergency Response 911 phone system Sept. 21.

A main feature of the VIPER 911 phone system is the automatic 911 abandoned callback feature.

According to AT&T, Alpharetta is the first in the nation to have this capability.

An abandoned 911 call is when a

caller hangs up before an operator can answer the phone.

In May 2016, 911 operators answered a total of 466 abandoned 911 calls, or about 12 percent of the total calls received.

Abandoned calls can drain police and fire resources from real emergency calls as the 911 centers must send responders to each caller.

To alleviate this issue, the new phone system will call back the abandoned calls. It gives the caller instructions to press 1 if they have an emergency, press 2 if they need non

-emergency assistance or press 4 to disregard the call. If the caller doesn’t respond to the recording, or if they press 1, the system will send the call back to the 911 operator.

People always need to stay on the line when they call 911, even if it was a misdial or help is no longer needed.

The goal of the technology is to negate the thousands of 911misdialed calls each year.

Ultimately, the technology will allow the Alpharetta public safety department to respond more efficiently and effectively to actual calls for service.

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22 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Jordan Malony, 30, of Terramont Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 11 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for possession of cocaine. ►► Alvin Sharrah Lawson, 27, of Holcomb Pond Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and no insurance. ►► Jesus Ponce-Perez, 27, of Oakbrook Parkway, Norcross, was arrested Sept.

9 on Scott Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, expired license and speeding.

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DUI arrests ►► Nancy Michele Smith, 35, of

Hawthorn Lane, Grayson, was arrested Sept. 22 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Efrain Canedo-Escamilla, 23, of Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 12 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI.

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Strong-arm robbery suspect leaves business card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police found and arrested a wanted man Sept. 18 for

Loxford Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 11 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to yield. ►► Jason Robert Presley, 42, of Creekside Way, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to yield. ►► Nico Nolletti, 24, of Pattingham Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 10 on Hillside Lane in Roswell for DUI, no insurance and no license on person.

DRUG arrests ►► Houston Hill White, 26, of Tiverton

Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept.

burglary in the first degree and robbery by force after he was kind enough to leave his business card behind.

A woman called police about a robbery at her Mid Broadwell Road home in which $6,000 worth of jewelry, cellphones, clothes and other items were stolen.

She had returned home close to midnight, Sept. 17, with a friend. The two noticed that the lights were on in the garage, and the dog was barking.

When the woman opened the garage door, she found the alleged burglar, 29-year-old Jason Ceron, inside holde r liz e ia tom rics c pe us ab e S ng C d F W si he U is in urn F

ing two backpacks.

The woman’s friend tried to detain Ceron, but Ceron swung at them. He then pulled out a bullet and threatened the duo with a gun he claimed to have.

Ceron ran off the property with one of the backpacks. The other was recovered by the woman during the scuffle.

The recovered backpack contained gloves, the woman’s jewelry, pictures of her and some pairs of her underwear.

However, the woman also found Ceron’s business card in one of the

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What is Glaucoma and How Can It Be Treated?

By Cameron Johnson, M.D. Glaucoma is a common disease affecting about 2% of patients over age 40. It usually progresses slowly, gradually causing damage to the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. It is called “the sneak thief of sight,” as patients usually do not have symptoms until it has caused severe damage. As it progresses, patients lose peripheral vision, and in advanced cases can even become blind. Risk factors for Cameron Johnson, M.D. glaucoma include advancing age, a family Cataract, Corneal, and history of glaucoma, having thin corneas, Refractive Surgeon African American race, being near sighted, and elevated pressure inside of the eye. Of these, the only one that can be modified is elevated intraocular pressure. Studies have shown that reducing intraocular pressure can slow, or even halt the progression of glaucoma.

Elevated pressure inside the eye can be thought of as a plumbing problem. The ciliary body, which lies hidden behind the iris, produces fluid.

This fluid circulates through the pupil, and into the front of the eye. It then exits the eye through a meshwork, which lies at the base of the iris.

This meshwork can be thought of as the drain of the eye. When the drain is not working efficiently, eye pressure goes up.

The most common treatments used for glaucoma are eye drops. These lower eye pressure by decreasing the amount of fluid produced by the eye, or by increasing the efficiency of its drainage system. There are several classes of eye drops available which are very effective and usually do not have significant side effects. However, they can sometimes be irritating to the surface of the eye, and it may be challenging for some patients to avoid occasionally missing a dose. If doses are missed, pressure may go up and further damage to the optic nerve may occur.

Another choice for treatment is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). In this treatment, a laser is applied to the drainage meshwork, which stimulates the body’s immune cells to clean it out, increasing its efficiency. SLT takes less than 5 minutes, produces minimal discomfort, and is a very low risk procedure. The main risk is a treatable temporary rise in eye pressure.

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Tentatively will adopt later this year

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton has narrowed down the current state of its roads and the places that need improvements.

The Milton City Council heard a draft of these findings Oct. 3 from Cristina Pastore of consulting firm Kimley-Horn. She said in August 2015 the city began updating its 2009 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, a long-range study started in 2009 that assessed the city’s existing and future transportation needs.

“It’s been an opportunity for us to revisit the vision for the city,” she said.

“We can create a plan for both policy and project implementation.”

Robert Binder of Kimley-Horn broke down the evaluation criteria of more than 300 possible projects: - 42 roadway intersection - 31 roadway corridor - 47 bicycle - 115 pedestrian

So far this update has been on a 14-month schedule and includes an inventory of existing conditions, an assessment of current and future needs and recommendations. Those recommendations will ultimately be part of the north Fulton transportation plan.

When the plan began in 2009 there were 30 intersection projects included.

And of those, 12 are completed or under construction with 17 additional projects initiated. Only one has not been started.

“This is a reminder of how much you’ve done,” Pastore said. “We also want to think of the future after the adoption of this CTP and the potential options moving forward.”

For the existing needs assessment, she said they took a look at the demographics, looked at the major areas of commercial and office development and market trends.

From that analysis they developed needs from the community including vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and transit.

One of the most important parts of the process is public outreach, she said, because that’s where the firm gets a lot of its crucial information. In order to do that, her group attended

multiple community events, held public meetings and created focus groups.

Over 4 percent of Milton’s population participated in some way, which is an unheard of amount, she said.

“All of this information helped us realize where the needs are throughout the city,” Pastore said.

Funding for the projects could come from a proposed Transportation Special Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax that goes before voters in November. This potential .75-cent tax would bring a projected $36.5 million to the city’s transportation projects.

If TSPLOST doesn’t pass, Binder said the city could use money from general funds.

The projects were each ranked by level, and each level would receive a certain amount of money.

Pastore said they recommend the city install sidewalks within a half mile of activity centers like schools, parks or community facilities. Another recommendation included the city coordinate with roadway resurfacing projects related to bike paths, enhancing signage and stripes along the bike paths and initiating a public education campaign.

A tentative adoption for the transportation plan has been set for Nov. 7.

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Cambridge cautions students during homecoming School displays wrecked car to discourage texting and driving

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — While students at Cambridge High School are enjoying homecoming week with fun festivities and anticipating the football game, a grim reminder sits in the student parking lot.

A totaled car that was crashed while someone was texting and driving is displayed on the corner of the lot so every driver must see it when entering and exiting. Signs posted around tell of statistics, including that a car accident is 23 times more likely to occur if the driver is texting.

And while this may be a dark cloud over the fun homecoming week celebrations, PTSA wellness chair Laura Bentley said it is needed.

“We try to focus on that dose of reality,” she said. “It’s when they’re feeling great that they make a bad decision. We want to message them during this week

so they can have fun but stay safe.”

The school chose to focus on texting rather than drinking while driving because, based on statistics, it’s a bigger issue, she said.

“For red ribbon week we emphasize safe driving because everyone drives and has the temptation of being distracted,” she said. “Distracted driving is the No. 1 cause of accidents.”

It’s a Snapchat world, Bentley said, so they thought the quick snippets of facts would be a successful method to message the teens in a way they can understand.

This is just one way Milton is trying to reach its young people. The city offers a few different classes for students related to distracted driving, including the Teen Victim Impact Program which is an educational initiative to reduce teen traffic violations and death in car crashes.

Another is the Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error program which is for both parents and teens to learn what they need to do during the 40 hours supervised practice driving time.

“We are trying to direct parents to those programs,” Bentley said. “We have a lot of narrow roads. There are even adults texting while driving.”

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This car sits outside of Cambridge High School’s student parking lot so each driver sees it during homecoming week.

Officer Andrew Noblett is involved with the sessions. He said PRIDE is a free, two-hour program put on by the police department to help parents and their children reduce risks while driving.

“This crashed car sends a powerful message,” he said. “I think they should have it at every school, especially

during homecoming and prom when kids like to go out and do things they shouldn’t be doing. You don’t get a second chance in cases like this.”

The next PRIDE class will be held 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Learn more at https://www.cityofmiltonga. us/events/684/pride-teen-driving-safety-class/.

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OPINION

Sir Fob W. Pott: The curious story of how he got his trail name Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail last March and completed the journey early September.

He will continue to write of his experiences.

Visit northfulton.com/ ray-appen/ to read all of Ray’s ‘Tales From the Trail’

When my daughter got into my wife’s car on the last day of middle school she casually sighed, “Well, those were the worst three years of my life.”

Middle school – hormones, cliques, RAY APPEN peer pressure and Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com a hard time for all concerned. My wife nodded and silently agreed with her, then casually guided the conversation – as only moms can – in another direction, toward the plans for the summer.

So it is with this in mind that I recount the curious story of how one of my fellow Appalachian Trail hikers got his unusual trail name – Sir Fob W. Pott.

The story however is not about Fob; it is about his Boy Scout son, and it took place over a dozen years ago.

Over 30 middle school-aged Boy Scouts gathered around in a circle as directed by their guide for the Appalachian Trail camp out. The excursion was the culminations of a long summer of hard work, and each boy had waited in anticipation of the event for months.

The guide was not a Scout and had a reputation as a tough, experienced, no-nonsense wilderness purist who was not known for his patience. The group stood in antsy silence and fidgeted, glancing nervously at each other and, much against their will, waited.

“We’re not moving from this spot until someone owns this,” said the guide with a tone of resolute finality. The already hot humid air seemed to increase in temperature as the last remnant of a breeze died.

The previous night, Fob’s Scout son had, along with all the other boys set up camp just off the trail several hours before dusk. He was careful, as the guide had adamantly directed

the Scouts to gather all their food into a bear bag and hang it at the proper height from an appropriate tree limb. This only added to his anxiety. He was already nervous about the possibility of running into wild bears out on the trail, and the idea of sleeping in his tent with only a thin layer of material separating and protecting him from midnight bear attacks hung heavily on his mind.

So around midnight, Fob’s son was awakened. It was a moonless night and nothing was stirring. All the other campers slept. What to do. He had to go to the bathroom and the privy, as he recalled, was about 50 yards away tucked down a side trail – a side trail that led away from the safety and security of the group and seemed to him to invite a bear attack to any camper unfortunate enough to wonder so far away.

He waited and tried to hold it to no avail. He had to go and could not wait any longer.

He remembered that the guide had told the troop that since they had entered the campsite from the north, they would be leaving in the morning headed south down the trail. Slowly, as silently as he knew how, he made his way back to the north side of the camp site, up the trail from which they had arrived. Then, still on the trail because he knew that bears only hunted off trails, he quietly dropped his pants, squatted, and took a giant poop right in the middle of the trail. Quickly he pulled his pants back up, covered up his business with leaves, and stealthily found his way back to the safety and security of his tent and fell fast asleep.

He woke abruptly and sat up. He peeked outside and saw the dawn and realized that everyone was breaking down their tents and getting ready to leave. The guide called everyone to attention and mapped out the plan for

...Fob’s son froze when he heard the last sentence and his stomach began to hurt. A cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he realized that the troop would hike north instead of south and directly toward his midnight business.

Sir Fob W. Pott stands with some friends. the day. Since there had been quite a rain storm very early that morning, he decided that they were going to hike to a different campsite that day – one only a bit north of where they presently were.

Fob’s son froze when he heard the last sentence and his stomach began to hurt. A cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he realized that the troop would hike north instead of south and directly toward his midnight business.

“Maybe, just maybe no one will notice,” he thought.

“Everyone stop. Hello. If I am seeing what I think I am seeing we’ve got a problem,” the guide shouted as the ragged line of Boy Scouts came to a complete halt on the trail. “This wasn’t here when we came in yesterday and it definitely ain’t bear scat,” the guide muttered as much to himself as for the benefit of the boys. “Somebody needs to own this” he shouted and “this is not what we had in mind when we all agreed to leave no trace.”

Not a sound was made, except for the rustle of the Scouts in the back of the line straining their necks to try to see what the guide was talking about.

Fob’s son thought he could hear the

sound of a clock ticking, growing louder and louder. Not a word was uttered, and the guide’s face began to grow crimson – just like the night before.

“Everyone circle up,” he ordered, and soon all 30 boys were in a tight circle around the exposed pile of poop sitting squarely on the trail. “If we need to stand here all day, that is what we are going to do,” shouted the guide, “until one of you owns this. I can’t believe this, this mess” he shouted.

Years later, at Fob’s son’s wedding, one of the toasts that brought down the house - as the unfortunate story had become well known and widely spread after the incident – was by the best man, who had been on the fateful campout that day – to the “trail pooper.”

And to add insult to injury – and because fathers don’t always have the sensitivity, nor do they realize the gravity of middle school trauma, even when their own sons are involved, – the father had fashioned his own Appalachian Trail name after the incident.

And the name he adopted: Sir Fob W. Pott – stood for “father of the boy who pooped on the trail.”

Some things you just can’t make up.

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This artist’s rendering depicts the proposed development at South Main Street and Devore Street in Alpharetta. Preliminary plans call for a brewery located on the project with residential, commercial, office and restaurant space.

High density development proposed in downtown Alpharetta Mixed-use project would replace downtown eyesore

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A 12-acre site in downtown Alpharetta has a high-density, multiuse project that would transform a desolate South Main Street shopping center into a high-energy, mixed-use development that may include a brewery, commercial retail and office and residential.

Downtown Main LLC/Duke Land Group is proposing to rezone the decrepit – and nearly deserted – shopping center on the west side of South Main Street and along the north side of Devore Street for a mix of apartments, attached and detached homes and retail and commercial uses.

The developers are asking to change the C-2 (Commercial) zoning to DT-MU (downtown mixed-use) zoning, with variances to allow a 5-story building, apartments, attached and detached homes.

However, Duke Land Vice President for Acquisition and Development Bill Probst said the developers are rethinking the project already and plan to downsize it. As configured, the development would trigger a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) study by the Atlanta Regional Commission and that would mean additional expense and delay.

Probst is longtime Atlanta developer. He is the president and founder of Smoke Rise Corp. and over the last 60 years has developed 27,000 residential home sites, industrial parks and shop-

ping centers.

“We’re still in negotiations with specific users and have not finalized our plans,” Probst said. “But we are very excited about the property and its potential. But we are very reluctant to go forward until we are ready.

“I’ve found you don’t go forward with half a loaf in these sorts of things.”

Even at a reduced project, it would revitalize the area south of Old Milton Parkway which badly needs new blood.

Alpharetta Development Director Peter Tokar said the proposed development represents the continued interest in building a more livable and engaging lifestyle for the city.

“Its proximity to downtown and the proposed uses in the development such as a brewery have the potential to complement the developments happening in the downtown core and provide connectivity to downtown Alpharetta,” said Tokar.

The project is still in the approval and design stage, but a brewery is considered to be a central element to creating an attraction for the site, but no particular brewery has been confirmed yet, according to Probst.

“We are excited about what Alpharetta is and what Alpharetta wants to be. We are excited about what development has occurred and will occur.

We are particularly excited about this specific tract which is about as close as you can get to the center,” he said.

He also said the project is “geared for the millennial generation and will be new and exciting.”

Certainly, it will be transformational for a long-neglected part of downtown.

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Police nab 2 suspects for car thefts Linked to as many as 40 cases

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested two men Sept. 16 in connection with what may turn out to be dozens of auto theft cases. They are charged with theft by receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling, and resisting arrest when they tried to flee from officers.

The suspects have been identified as Javares Simmons, 20, and Devante Morris, 17, both from Atlanta.

The pair are believed to be part of a larger crew tied to as many as 30 to 40 unsolved vehicle thefts spanning North Fulton and Forsyth counties, said Alpharetta Public Information Officer George Gordon.

An observant neighbor, however, helped put an end to the crime spree of at least two of the crew’s members, Gordon said.

Police responded to a 911 call at 3:26 a.m. from a resident on Cogburn Ridge Way reporting people walking through the street and pulling on the door handles of parked cars in driveways and on the street.

Two cars were driving slowly down the street alongside the suspects as they tried the door handles.

Police set up near the entrance of the neighborhood and the suspects approached.

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The car was likely stolen that night from a resident in Milton, according to the police report.

MORRIS The pursuit of the Chevrolet Equinox ended when it slammed into a curb, drove onto a sidewalk and then finally crashed into and over the median at the Cogburn Road and Windward Parkway intersection.

SIMMONS “The Chevrolet Equinox was wrecked and was identified as a stolen vehicle from Atlanta,” said Gordon.

When the car stopped, three suspects jumped out and took off running on foot with police following.

Officers at one point lost sight of the suspects during the chase as they jumped over several fences.

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The officer was immediately suspicious of the two since they were covered in mud and debris and generally looked like they had been running through the woods, said Gordon.

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Opportunity School District on Nov. 8 ballot Opposition mounts against plans for failing schools

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal is counting on voters to support his plan to set up a school system for the state’s failing schools, but powerful groups are lining up to defeat what they see as an effort to bypass local control – and funds – for education.

In 2015, the state legislature gave the narrowest margin of approval – one vote – to create the Opportunity School District, a separate school system that would contain up to 100 of the state’s lowest-performing schools. The OSD is patterned after similar programs in Louisiana and Tennessee.

The issue now moves to the voters who must approve the Constitutional Amendment to form the OSD in the Nov. 8 general election.

Critics of the OSD have mounted a well-funded campaign to inform voters of the specifics of the OSD before they head to the polls. Groups coming out in opposition include the Georgia PTA, the Professional Organization of Georgia Educators and a growing number of local boards of education.

Opposition is primarily centered on the leadership structure of the OSD. A superintendent for the OSD would be appointed by Deal, subject to confirmation by the Republican-controlled Legislature, which would have the power to make all decisions for

the schools within the OSD. The OSD superintendent would report directly to the governor.

“Once a school is under the control of the state, the Opportunity School District superintendent would have the power to make changes to a school’s faculty and staff, transfer the school to a charter company, or even close the school,” said Georgia PTA State President, Lisa-Marie Haygood.

Schools that could be included within the OSD would be those that have received below a 60 on the state’s 100-point Career and College Readiness Performance Indicator (CCRPI) for a period of three years or more.

As of May 2016, approximately 130 schools are on the list of failing schools, representing about 6 percent of the 2,260 schools in Georgia. Those schools are located in 21 of the 181 school systems in Georgia, with the majority found in DeKalb County (28), Atlanta City Schools (22) and Richmond County (19).

The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) also opposes the OSD, noting the state already has the power to help failing schools without a takeover of the school. The GSBA is also concerned with the lack of an appeal process available for parents, taxpayers or the local board for any decision the OSD superintendent makes.

With the OSD on the horizon, many school systems have already put plans in place to remove their schools from the list of failing schools. In Fulton County, school leaders are adding resources and attention to the 10 schools currently eligible for the OSD.

An overview of Georgia’s Opportunity School District Senate Bill 133 (Amendment 1) proposes the state take over persistently low performing schools by creating an Opportunity School District (OSD). The statewide district would be overseen by a superintendent appointed by and reporting to the governor.

Schools that earn an “F” for three consecutive years according to the state’s accountability system (CCRPI) are eligible for the new district. The OSD could take control of up to 20 schools per year, up to a maximum of 100 at a time.

The superintendent of the OSD has the final say over which of the following four intervention strategies can be implemented for each school: 1. Direct management by the new state district 2. Shared governance by the state district and the local board of education, in which the board operates the school and the OSD superintendent directs changes at

Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose said detailed plans have been made for each low-performing school, with meetings every six weeks with school leaders to monitor progress.

“We call these strategic support circles, and we sit with the principals and their school governance councils to look at their data and provide support where needed,” said Rose. “This creates a layer of accountability to the school and to their community on specific steps that need to be done.”

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the school 3. Conversion to a charter school if approved by the State Charter Schools Commission 4. Closure The OSD superintendent hires and/or approves the selection of the school principal and/or the governing board members for OSD schools.

The existing school facility will come under the control of the OSD, and the OSD superintendent may repurpose the building to the new operator of the school. The local school district is responsible for extensive repairs.

Schools remain in the OSD for at least five years unless they earn a grade of D or better for three consecutive years to earn an early exit. Effective charter schools could remain under the State Charter School Commission or transition back to their local boards of education. Ineffective charters will return to the OSD. Schools can remain in the new district for 10 years at most.

systems, has chosen not to take a formal position on the OSD, but has long supported local control of education. “[Fulton Schools] believes that local educators have the most impact on student performance and school improvement,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “Our comprehensive improvement strategy for schools currently on the OSD list, as well as those at risk for being on the list, focuses on high quality instruction, intervention, and understanding/using data to drive improvement efforts.”

Middle schoolers sign scholarship commitments Good grades will earn $10K at graduation

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - ​Eleven Fulton County eighth-graders are one step closer to a college degree after signing commitment letters to maintain high academic and civic standards throughout high school. In return, each of these 11 students will receive a $10,000 college scholarship funded by the REACH Georgia program and Fulton Education Foundation upon graduation.

During a signing event on Sept.

22, Fulton School Superintendent Jeff Rose, Fulton school board members, staff and Fulton Education Foundation

board members celebrated the students selected from middle schools across Fulton County.

Launched in 2012, the REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia program is a needsbased scholarship designed to promote academic success and expand access to higher education. This school year, more than 350 students across Georgia in 69 school systems are signing contracts, including two North Fulton students: Brandon Bermudez-Bolivar, Holcomb Bridge Middle School Brandon once tried to build a robot to help around the house but says he failed at it because he never finished the project. That lesson now has inspired him to become a computer programmer, teaching him that he must work harder, and with more diligence,

to accomplish his goals.

Skylar VanOrden, Northwestern Middle School Skylar is driven and in her young teens already knows that she wants to write and publish books, complete her education and establish an enjoyable and steady career. A family friend describes her as intelligent, curious, naturally empathetic and with unique motivation to accomplish goals.

“This is a very happy, emotional day for everyone,” said Rose. “These students will be the first in their immediate family to attend college and earn scholarships that would allow them to graduate debt-free.”

As a part of the program, the students signed contracts to maintain the required grade point average, remain crime-, drug- and behavior-issue free, and meet with a volunteer mentor until

they graduate from high school. Their parents or guardians also signed contracts to support their student through their education.

When these students graduate from high school, they will receive up to a $10,000 scholarship – $2,500 each year for up to four years – to be used at a HOPE-eligible college. Many colleges are matching this scholarship, and some are double matching the scholarship, providing scholars addition resources for their college education, REACH officials noted.

In the past year, the REACH Georgia Program grew from 41 Georgia school systems and 330 students participating to 69 school systems and approximately 700 students participating. The program aims to have all 180 Georgia school systems and over 2,800 students participating by 2020.

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One of the major positives for Alpharetta over the past few years is that we’ve filled up over 4 million square feet of office space that was vacant previously.

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Office follows strong recovery trend Alpharetta becomes focus for speculative market

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The business boom in North Fulton County has picked up steam late this year, and economic forecasters predict more of the same.

In North Fulton and all over metro Atlanta we’ve seen the commercial real estate market is coming back,” said Bethany Usry, vice president of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. “It seems things are getting back to normal.”

Perhaps it is a “new normal” based on the size of these deals.

Much of the activity in recent months has centered in Alpharetta, where several mega-deals on commercial property and giant office buildings have been announced.

Just last week, medical-devices company Boston Scientific announced plans to buy Alpharetta-based EndoChoice Holdings for roughly $210 million. And, earlier in September, the 152-acre Sanctuary Park office park on Ga. 400, was sold for $265 million to Rubenstein Partners.

Those two mega-deals capped a summer of major business announcements in Alpharetta.

Sizzling summer for commercial deals in Alpharetta September – • Boston Scientific buys EndoChoice for about $210 million.

• Sanctuary Park office complex sells for $265 million to Rubenstein Partners.

August – • MagicJack relocates to Alpharetta; adds 170 jobs.

• Fiserv Alpharetta campus sells for $93 million to LCN Capital Partners.

July – • Avalon sold to Prudential.

No details of the sale were revealed, but the development was estimated to be worth close to $600 million.

Momentum from the economic recovery three years ago is one factor, but another major catalyst in recent months was the announcement late last year that commercial developers Hines and Cousins Properties planned to build a 250,000-square-foot office tower at Avalon.

The announcement – the first speculative office building outside the Perimeter in 15 years – marked a watershed in the local office market.

Within six months of the announce-

Sanctuary Park office complex sells for $265 million to Rubenstein Partners. ment, Microsoft Corp., signed on to lease 43,000 square feet of space in the new building.

Office space has been drying up all over metro Atlanta, Usry said.

Alpharetta has 28 millions square feet of Class A office space and 90 percent occupancy rate (see the Sept. 29 Herald).

“One of the other challenges is trying to find large blocks of office space,” she said. “So when a prospect, or even someone who is looking to expand, needs several hundred thousand square feet, that number is few and far between with the vacancy rates this low. So, that’s when you start to see office come out of the ground.”

Indeed, over the past six months, Alpharetta has proved fertile ground for office speculation.

In August, The TPA Group a private real estate investment and development firm, announced plans to develop a 225,000-square-foot loft office complex near Windward Parkway.

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Earlier in the summer, John Adams of 33 South Main LLC announced plans to build a four-story, mixed-use building in downtown Alpharetta. Liberty Hall will feature two floors of office space, occupying about 12,000 square feet of space.

Even as far back as last summer, developers were testing the waters of Alpharetta’s office market wen Lincoln Property and MetLife proposed a large mixed-use project that would include 750,000 square feet of office space at Ga. 400 and Haynes Bridge Road.

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Beyonce, Microsoft Atlanta’s visitors du jour When you are in the middle of something, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture.

There is a phrase that sums that up. Something about trees and a forest.

GEOFF SMITH Anyway, I saw Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the forest Monday night when two people I knew came to Atlanta and could not find a hotel room because Beyonce and Microsoft were in town.

Beyonce played to a sold-out crowd inside the Georgia Dome, and most of you probably heard about that.

But you might have been hardpressed to find out anything about the Microsoft event. So I guess it wasn’t a big deal right? Wrong. It is Microsoft’s largest technology event of the year. And if you are a tech company whose product interacts with Mircrosoft products, you likely had someone there.

I couldn’t find a true count on the number of attendants, but the event was in Chicago last year and drew over 23,000 people. According to the article I read in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago was understandably bummed that Microsoft opted to go to Atlanta this year.

Judging from pictures I saw being tweeted from event attendees, the city rolled out the red carpet as people filled the World Congress Center and gathered around Centennial Olympic Park.

So here is where I saw the forest from the trees. I couldn’t find anything in local news sources about the estimated 20,000-plus out-of-towners running around intown Atlanta all week. And do you want to know why?

Because things like this apparently are par for the course for our city.

Maybe 15 or 20 years ago the event

would have made headlines. Not today.

People love to use our traffic problems as a reason to trash our city and community leaders. But our traffic problems are a direct symptom of success – which didn’t happen by accident.

The City of Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and many other groups have for a long time laid the path that has led to this success.

And today, companies like Microsoft and other groups have events here because our city and community leaders host great parties.

Clearly, we cannot rest on those laurels. I really hope those same community leaders that have made Atlanta so attractive to the immensely wide variety of businesses here also are focused on continuous improvement. So that in 15 years the allure of Atlanta will still glow. Today Atlanta can say that it competes with the elite cities of this country for events like this.

It has competed for and won many regional headquarter relocations and some headquarter relocations. But as our metropolis moves up the ladder of elite cities and competes with them for business and industry in the coming decades, what

will put us over the edge?

According to news reports, we were in the running for landing the headquarters of perhaps America’s most prized corporation: General Electric. They ended up choosing Boston, which is pretty close to their suburban campus in Connecticut.

But according to a Forbes article, the decision was made in an effort to attract next generation’s top talent.

According to the article, that workforce will be looking for “walkable urban environments that often stand in sharp contrast to their suburban upbringing. Access to public transit that can make a car an option rather than a necessity. Educational, entertainment and cultural amenities add to the dynamism and vitality of cities.”

With projects like the Beltline and the upcoming vote for intown residents to increase their sales tax for MARTA, our leaders are headed in the right direction.

As for right now, with more than 83,000 jobs created in the Metro area last year, we are in great shape.

It’s easy to see why Microsoft chose Atlanta for Ignite. It’s a great place to host a party.

I would say that I wish I knew about the Microsoft convention ahead of time, or Beyonce for that matter. I would have enjoyed either event. But it wouldn’t have mattered. I was too busy eating an incredible steak at Hal’s in Buckhead.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Sept. 30 Johns HATCHER HURD/HERALD Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Expo again took place at The Bricks at North Point Bev Miller of presenting sponsor Emory Johns Creek Hospital cuts the ribbon for the 2016 Johns Creek Chamber Community Church. It was all about business, Expo as dignitaries watch. and they had a really good time getting down to business.

The biggest smile perhaps was on Chamber President John Bemont’s face as he happily answered questions about the Expo.

Q.: Was this year a sellout for booths?

BEAMONT: Yes it was.

Q.: How many sellouts have you had now?

BEAMONT: Five.

Q.: And how many sellouts have you had?

BEAMONT: Five.

Hence, the big smile on the president’s face. The Expo has grown to fit this space.

Smaller venues gave way to this the third year at The Bricks with its 100-acre campus and spacious parking. From the opening bell, it was a hive of activity as folks made the rounds to all the booths.

Beamont said they were blessed to have a facility like The Bricks for the event.

“It truly is Johns Creek’s contribution to HATCHER HURD/HERALD showcase the city’s businesses,” Beamont HATCHER HURD/HERALD Community policing is everyone’s business. The Citisaid. “And we have an amazing variety of busiEmory Johns Creek Hospital staff greet attendees as the zens Auxiliary Police member Jon Ronson and officer nesses – from the mom-and-pops to Alcon, the come in. From left are Bev Miller, Nicole Bansavage, ConM. Johnson wait to explain the volunteer program. largest manufacturer of contact lenses in the nie Masters, Alysia Satchel and Kathryn Albright. world.”

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Other major business news over past 18 months Announcements • Primetals Technologies, a partnership between Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Machinery and Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, opens its North American headquarters in Alpharetta in July 2015, bringing in 140 jobs.

• Gwinnett Technical College Alpharetta-North Fulton campus opens for first classes in 2016.

• Tesla Motors opens its first Alpharetta store in Avalon in December 2015.

• Fiserv holds its first-ever annual shareholder meeting outside of its Milwaukee headquarters in Alpharetta in May 2016. The move is made to highlight the company’s new state-of-the-art facility • Deputy, a cloud-based product that automates workforce scheduling, opens its American headquarters in Alpharetta in April, 2016.

• MagicJack for Business opens its headquarters in Alpharetta in August 2016, hiring more than 100 employees.

Retention • Microsoft plans to occupy office space at Avalon – 43,000 sq. ft • Bridge2 Solutions raises $35 million, grows by 100 jobs.

• Dispersive Technologies raises $28 million, grows by 200 jobs.

Bliss Mama Wellness opens in Cumming Business name: Bliss Mama Wellness Owner: Jennessa Sabella About: Bliss Mama Wellness offers healing services to women of all ages and stages, including massage therapy, reflexology, yoga, reiki, tai chi, health coaching, counseling and aromatherapy. The spa environment

serves as a relaxing escape from busy life. They also offer specialty services ranging from fertility, pregnancy and postnatal healing to arthritis, fibromyalgia, hormonal imbalances and chronic fatigue relief.

Opened: September 1, 2016 Address: 110 Samaritan Dr. Suite 202 Cumming, Ga. 30040 Phone: 770-722-2711 Website: www.blissmamawellness.com

Investment • Alpharetta-based Blancco Technology Group, provider of mobile device diagnostics and secure data erasure solutions, buys Austin, Texas-based Tabernus for $12 million.

• Alpharetta Startup and founding ATC member Lancope purchased

by Cisco for $453 million.

• Alpharetta-based Wellcentive purchased by Phillips in July 2016.

Office: Continued from Page 16 to travel around,” she said. “I think we always shine on quality of life, particularly for executives who are looking for excellent schools for their children.

“And now what see all the cities undertaking is a whole creation of a sense of place in creating downtown environments which so many people are interested in, having that walkable lifestyle, like an Avalon or a downtown Alpharetta creates.”

Other cities in North Fulton are undertaking similar efforts: • Milton’s and Sandy Spring’s plans to create a downtown where none stood before; • Roswell’s City Green Project which will expand access to its Historic Downtown and the proposed Riverwalk mixed-use development; • Johns Creek’s plans for The District, a 25-acre site near Medlock Bridge and McGinnis Ferry roads that will serve as a hub for commercial operations.

Many of the latest announcements certainly involve big bucks, but none of them represent a significant change in the economic landscape as far as jobs or capital investments, according to Peter Tokar, director of Economic Development for the City of Alpharetta.

When Cisco purchased Alpharetta-based Lancope last year, and when Avalon was sold to Prudential last July, it was similar to flipping a house, he said.

“It’s really real estate deals that are changing hands,” Tokar said.

On the other hand, while the Fiserv sale to LCN Capital Partners in August was a simple change in ownership, Fiserv’s relocation to Alpharetta the year before had a huge effect on the local economy, he said.

“They took 400,000 square feet of vacant office space and are bringing a total of 3,500 jobs to Alpharetta,” Tokar said. “Some 3,000 of those jobs were existing in the metro Atlanta area, but 500 jobs are new.”

The same is true for Halyard Health, when it was created as a spin-off from Kimberly-Clark in 2014. That move created close to 800 local jobs, Tokar said.

“One of the major positives for Alpharetta over the past few years is that we’ve filled up over 4 million square feet of office space that was vacant previously,” he said. “We have one of the lowest vacancy rates for our size in the metro region.”

Tokar said this has created a demand to build more office space.

“We’re starting to see a renewal of developers looking at land and actually moving forward with speculative office buildings,” he said. “There’s no lack of interest for those spaces.”

Carrington Academy opens in Suwanee Business name: Carrington Academy Owners: Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. About: Carrington Academy provides private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring

Lako Family Chiropractic opens in Roswell Business name: Lako Family Chiropractic Owners: Dr. Steven Lako and Dr. Lotem Lako About: Lako Family Chiropractic is a modern chiropractic practice focused on families, pregnant moms, babies

and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Carrington Academy also offers before and after school care and summer camp.

Opened: August 1, 2016 Address: 3180 Peachtree Parkway, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 Phone: 844-826-3425 Website: www.carringtonsuwanee.com

and children. The doctors strive to elevate your level of wellness and improve your body awareness by expressing your full potential.

Opened: May 15, 2016 Address: 912 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 203, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Phone: 770-626-0706 Website: www.lakofamilychiropractic. com

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WIRE & WOOD ALPHARETTA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

Prominent songwriters from across the country will convene for this twoday festival, with kickoff events Friday at Avalon. John Oates, Emily Saliers, Kristian Bush, Ken Block, Drew Copeland, Shawn Mullins, and John Gorka are this year’s featured headliners. The festival will be Oct. 7-8 on five stages throughout Downtown Alpharetta. For more info and tickets, visit wireandwoodalpharetta.com Looking to get the word out about your event?

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EVENTS: FRASER DANTE OPEN HOUSE

What: As part of the National Arts and Humanities Month, there will be an Automotive Art Tour of classic and high design vehicles. It will showcase functional designs in many of these car examples.

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

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

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

What: The Sons of Loki reenactment group is putting on their second annual Viking Encampment to demonstrate early Viking life, fighting techniques and games.

When: Oct. 8-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

20TH ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K What: This race precedes the 66th annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park. This annual race ends in Roswell Area Park. Participants will receive a complementary T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and registration: active.com.

FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: The annual parade goes from the First Baptist Church and ends at Roswell Area Park, and will be followed by a Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. This year’s theme is “Everybody Plays.”

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.

Where: First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

What: The city of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission will be offering a free class about composting.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Whole Kids Foundation Educational Farm, 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FALL FARM DAY

What: This annual family event celebrates 19th century farm life. It includes living history exhibits and activities such as period games, spinning, weaving, and open hearth cooking.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell Cost: $5 More info: roswellgov.com

12TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL

What: Help support animals in need of a home. The ball features an open bar, dinner, show band and dancing.

Proceeds fund shelter operations, veterinary care, education and community outreach programs.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-midnight Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming More info and registration: bbb.hsfcga. net

CHOPIN SOCIETY OF ATLANTA

What: International musicians Ewa Poblocka, piano, Ewa Leszczynsky, voice and piano, and Maria Leszczynska, cello, will perform a concert celebrating the life and music of Frederic Chopin.

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

Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: $25 More info and tickets: chopinatlanta. org

What: Join the 9th Annual Polo for Parkinson’s for polo, lunch provided by ‘Cue BBQ, an open bar, silent auction, raffles, champagne divot stomp and a “Best Hat” contest.

When: Sunday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m.

Where: Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta Cost: $50 for adults, $5 for children More info: poloforparkinsons.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

SHERIFF RON FREEMAN SPEECH

CREATIVE MILL ART SHOW

THE ART OF BREWING AND TASTING CRAFT BEER

“SWAN LAKE”

What: Sheriff Ron Freeman will speak to Post 307 of the American Legion about veteran benefits. The public is invited to attend this free speech.

When: Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Georgia National Guard Armory, 100 Aquatic Circle, Cumming More info: americanlegionpost307.org

What: Learn about how craft beer is made and what makes it unique. The group will discuss different styles of beer and flavors normally found in craft beer, and why they are present.

When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Gate City Brewing, 43 Magnolia St., Roswell Cost: $15, ticket includes tour, samples and souvenir More info: gatecitybrewingcompany. com or 678-404-0961

LUNCH AND LEARN

What: Join Park Place each month for an ongoing discussion about a variety of topics, while enjoying lunch. This week’s topic is on healthy ageing with Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

When: Thursday, Oct. 13, noon Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace or 678-512-3430

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

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

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

Hosted by Randal-Paulson Architects.

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

Where: Roswell Mill, 85-A Mill St., Suite 200, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov.com What: The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s Fall Performance at Roswell Cultural Arts Center will include second-act highlights from the quintessentially romantic ballet, Swan Lake.

When: Oct. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info: metropolitanballet.org

GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY

What: The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will stop by Roswell to put on a show that combines innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects and evocative original music. The performance will be based on two beloved children’s books.

When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $12, $30 for season passes, group rates available More info and tickets: roswellcac.com or 770-594-6232

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: NUNI LEE

What: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center will host artist Nuni Lee’s “Fragments of the Heart” exhibit. The pieces are inspired by her pets.

When: Through Oct. 28, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA SPEECHCRAFT WORKSHOP

What: Adults and teens can learn how to improve their public speaking skills at this free workshop.

When: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-4445

MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

What: Join the club for a discussion of this month’s book, “Sold” by Patricia McCormick, the story of a girl from Nepal sold into slavery in India.

When: Friday, Oct. 7, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: julia.padgett@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-6134445

PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS

What: Students will explore printmaking and ink techniques and make their own Fall-themed prints to take home during this 90 minute workshop. Registration required.

When: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov or afpls.org

AFTERNOON ART

What: Join artist Barbara Freiberg as she leads participants in an afternoon of designing and drawing a “Haunted Mansion”. The event is free, but limited to the first 24 children or teens.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: 404-640-3075

NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN

What: This class offered by the UGA Extension program will teach children about healthy eating through fun games and hands-on activities. The event is free, but registration is required.

When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

PAINT LIKE MATISSE

What: Barbara Freiberg will teach artists of all levels how to paint flowers and vases, Matisse-style, in this free workshop. All supplies, including paper and pencils, will be supplied.

When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Underground gold

Judging from your notes and comments, there’s a lot of interest in getting outside to look for Georgia’s gold. Several of you have let me know that you’ve actually STEVE HUDSON found some of that Get Outside Georgia, gold, too. Bravo! As Chattahoochee Media Group you’re discovering, gold prospecting is a great way for you and your family to enjoy the out-ofdoors.

When I speak to groups about gold prospecting in Georgia, I’m frequently asked if I’ve ever explored an actual underground gold mine. Yes, I have – and at the Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, you can explore an underground mine too.

The Consolidated Gold Mine has a long history of producing gold, dating back to the late 1800s. At one time the area was mined using hydraulic mining techniques with high-pressure water cannons, which literally washed away hillsides in the pursuit of gold.

Once hydraulic mining worked through all the soft material and exposed hard rock about 1880, mining moved underground as miners shifted their attention to exploring and developing the rich gold-bearing quartz veins that ran through some of the region’s rocks. Companies were created to mine those veins, and one of them was the Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining Co., which formed in 1895.

The Consolidated Mine’s workings were extensive, to say the least, and many consider this mine to be the very first example of systematic underground mining in the eastern United States. The site even boasted its own 120-stamp mill for processing ore, a mammoth operation for its day.

A lot of gold was found in the dark underground workings of the Consolidated Mine. But unfortunately, the company went out of business in 1906. Shifting gold prices, increasingly difficult mining conditions, an inability to produce enough ore to feed that giant stamp mill, and possibly even disputes with investors may all have been factors in the mine’s demise. But whatever the causes, the mine was closed down and sat abandoned for 75 years.

That might have been the end of it. But eventually, a coal-mining family from Kentucky acquired the long-abandoned site with the idea of

Visitors explore the underground workings on a tour at The Consolidated Gold Mine.

The Consolidated Gold Mine is located at 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Road in Dahlonega. For information on tours, contact the site at (706) 864-8473 or visit www. consolidatedgoldmine.com. re-opening it as an underground tourist attraction. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, the Consolidated Gold Mine is a popular destination for folks interested in gold prospecting or mining history. Underground tours are offered year-round, giving visitors the opportunity to venture deep into the underground workings of some of the mine’s original tunnels.

It may be hot outside, but once you’re underground, you’ll find the temperature to be a pleasantly cool 60 degrees. As you make your way through the old tunnels, your guide will explain the mine and its history, pointing out a number of mining artifacts and geologic features along the way.

Note that access to the old workings is via several flights of stairs and two ramps. Also note that strollers are not permitted on the mine tour, and closed-toed shoes are required.

After the tour, don’t be surprised if you find that you’ve contracted a case of gold fever. Should that happen, the only cure is to try your hand at some gold panning yourself - and the Consolidated Mine makes that easy to do in its welllighted indoor panning area. Experienced panners are on hand to help you learn the gold panner’s art, and all the gold you find is yours to keep.

Gemstone mining is also available.

There’s even a lapidary (gem cutting) studio on-site should you decide that you’d like to have one of your discoveries turned into a polished gem. In addition, a gift shop offers prospecting supplies plus a variety of gold-related items.

Over the next few weeks we’ll return to the subject of gold prospecting on occasion with profiles some of Georgia’s other gold prospecting opportunities. So put on your best prospector’s hat and get ready to go for the gold!

Learn more about gold prospecting in Georgia in Steve Hudson’s book “Prospecting for Georgia Gold.” It’s available from many local outfitters, from Amazon, or direct from Chattahoochee Media at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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By Kelly Rosen REALTOR® Solid Source Realty As REALTORs®, every day we strive to help our clients achieve great success in selling their home; one thing we do is provide sellers expert advice on which repairs and updates to make prior to listing their home for sale. However, there are many updates and home features that may not result in a higher sales price. When making updates in preparation for selling your home, here are a few suggestions of updates to avoid….

Custom Closet Systems: Who wouldn’t want a custom closet system for their clothes and shoes? These fabulous drawers and shelves will transform the way you organize your clothing and turn messy closets into gorgeous, neat spaces. These systems cost several thousands of dollars, and historically do not justify a large increase in sales price.

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Plantation Shutters: These shutters add classic beauty to any room and most buyers love the look of plantation shutters on windows. They also cost a small fortune and will do little to command a higher sales price. If your windows are bare and you need to cover them to detract from your close-up view of your neighbor’s house, try faux wood blinds that can be found at any of the home improvement stores.

While all of these items are wonderful features for your home and may help your home sell faster (buyers do love these features!), in my experience they do not typically result in a higher sales price. I am not suggesting that you don’t add these features while you are living in and enjoying your home--you should absolutely customize your home with updates and features that are important to you and make your life easier. However, when you are

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Charles Comeau project’s, from Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, was the design, construction and instillation of 10 mileage markers for the Alpharetta High School Cross Country Trail.

Damani Philip, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, had the task of designing and constructing two outdoor roofed chalkboards for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Colin Olander, of Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He was responsible for the collection of food items on Halloween to help supply North Fulton Charities Food Bank for the Holidays. Colin collected over 2500 food items.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The best of Milton was brought out Oct. 1 at the annual Crabapple Fest which featured food, fun and festivities for friends and family alike.

Over 100 juried, local antique and art vendors were available for attendees to shop from while they listened to local musicians and sampled homegrown food.

Milton’s Public Outreach Coordinator Courtney Spriggs said the event is a joint effort between the city and the Crabapple Community Association. This year’s event drew about 30,000 to 40,000 visitors.

“Crabapple is a big part of the history of Milton,” she said.

“It’s a good place for people to come together. Milton enjoys the partnership it has with business in Crabapple so this is a chance to feature them. It brings entertainment and a sense of community to the area.”

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Showcasing their residents’ talents, the gallery will include works in oils, acrylics, pastels and other mediums.

Alle Craig, the president of the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and professional art-

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Balalaika Society presents concert of Russian folk music ROSWELL, Ga. — The Atlanta Balalaika Society Russian Folk Orchestra will present its 35th anniversary concert of Russian music, song and dance. The concert will feature instrumentalists Alexander Tsygankov and Inna Shevchenko from Moscow. Also featured are dancers from the Rustavi State Dance Ensemble from Tblisi, Georgia.

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Viking reenactors set up camp at Barrington Hall Sons of Loki to demonstrate Viking culture

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Vikings are coming to Barrington Hall. These Vikings, however, aren’t interested in raiding — they want to teach.

The reenactors, called the Sons of Loki, will be setting up their second annual encampment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 8 and 9 to teach the community about Viking life and culture.

They will be dressed in period-accurate clothing and host numerous activities throughout the weekend.

“We want to educate the public on how the Vikings lived and their culture with these demonstrations,” said Eric Peterson, a spokesman for the Sons of Loki who has been doing reenactments for four years. “The Vikings were very pivotal in advancing history. We can still feel their impact today.”

The group’s biggest event at the encampment will be on Saturday, when they will perform a historically-accurate

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Eric Peterson sports a white fur trim.

Viking wedding, complete with a feast afterward.

The Sons of Loki are aiming to hold the wedding around noon and will include traditional toasts, a blessing, games and ritualized combat. The timing of the wedding, however, is only approximate, as the group won’t be using any clocks. In an effort to be as authentic as possible, they will be telling time by a sundial.

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A group celebrates warrior Logan “Aethelwulf” Flurrance’s promotion to Huscarl.

The participants in general won’t be using any electronics. They will also wear clothing and use gear that they mostly made themselves. These props range anywhere from Norse jewelry to

tools.

“Everybody that makes their stuff researches it from archeological finds and from museum pieces,” Peterson said.

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“We’ll do that again this year, but we’re hoping this year that we’ll also be able to demonstrate more of the Viking games and crafts,” Peterson said.

Some of these games will include Kubb, which is similar to bowling and horseshoes, and tafl games, which can be compared to chess.

The Sons of Loki take their name from the shapeshifting Norse god of mischief.

“Loki was a fun god to pick for the name. A lot of people that are slightly familiar with Norse mythology think that Loki is evil, but he’s not. He’s just a mischief maker,” said Peterson. “Odin gets picked a lot for other [reenactment] groups, but we decided to go with Loki, since he’d be more fun.”

Despite the Sons of Loki name, there are a lot of women participating as well.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, GA. - According to a recent report, more than 80 percent of U.S. law firms have been the victim of some form of cyber hacking. This includes the possibility of companies having its sensitive data breached.

Olivia Rose Jenkins always thought there must be a better way out there to protect companies against the ever growing and changing attack landscape.

So in February 2016, she launched QloudSecure to help organizations safeguard data and reputations.

One of the ways the data is breached is because the Dark Web, which is the internet content that exists on overlay networks and requires specific software, configurations or authorizations to access, is thriving.

“Cyber criminals, or hackers, are only growing smarter and better at what they do,” Jenkins said. “Expert help to defend your company from them is more critical than ever before.”

The jump into starting her own business doesn’t stray far from her history. Jenkins started in security in

2002 which is when she said a realization hit her like a lightning bolt.

“I realized I think like a hacker, whether that’s for good or for bad,” Jenkins said. “I ultimately choose my hacker powers for good.”

Continuing her positive path, Jenkins said she realized there weren’t many companies that “truly had the client front and center in everything they do.” So she strives to keep clients as a number one priority.

Now she’s been in consulting for security for more than 12 years, and she loves helping companies find gaps where they are vulnerable to attacks.

She then defines a plan to close the gaps and help keep them shut.

“Security is never 100 percent perfect as new attacks are launched every single day,” Jenkins said. “Companies need a trusted partner with their best interest at heart to keep them as safe and protected as possible.”

But even with her success, she said it’s been challenging on several occasions as the cyber security business is a highly-dominated male field, with women occupying roughly10 percent.

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a name for myself,” Jenkins said.

And on top of being in the minority, she said starting a business is hard for anyone, especially trying to do it by yourself.

The key, she said, is to focus and not stretch yourself too thin, all while making sure you have a strong network professionally and personally.

“It’s time consuming to wear all the hats for marketing, sales, customer relations, networking, delivery of services, you name it,” she said. “I’ve experienced many moments where it just seems impossible, but then I always push through with help from my tech community at the Alpharetta Innovation Center.”

Even with the struggles and challenges, Jenkins said she doesn’t regret starting

her own business.

“I have met hundreds of wonderful people whom I never would have met otherwise,” she said. “I’ve learned new and fascinating skills, and I love the autonomy.”

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Olivia Rose Jenkins smiles with Rami Malek, the actor who plays Elliott on Mr. Robot and is an icon in the security field.

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Wire & Wood brings top musical artists to Alpharetta Oct. 7-8

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga., - The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival returns to downtown Alpharetta the weekend of Oct. 7-8, with a slate of artists ranging from nationally recognized musicians to local songsmiths quickly making a musical name for themselves.

The event kicks off on Friday night with a free concert on the plaza at Avalon where the audience can get a sampling of the talent on stage for the weekend.

The main event moves to downtown Alpharetta on Saturday afternoon, where more than 20 artists will perform well into the evening on various stages and venues throughout the area.

This year’s featured performer is John Oates, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 along with musical partner Daryl Hall. Other prominent artists set to perform this year include Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, and Ken Block and Drew Copeland, two-fifths of Sister Hazel.

For two Atlanta-based artists set to perform at the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival, the event provides the opportunity to perform in an intimate, outdoor setting and to reach a new audience with their music.

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Emily Saliers – Best known for being one half of the Grammy Award-winning folk rock music duo Indigo Girls, Emily Saliers is going it alone at the Wire & Wood Festival, and treating the audience to a preview of her upcoming solo album.

“Yes, I probably will play at least a couple of new songs,” said Saliers, who along with Amy Ray sold more than 15 million albums with the Indigo Girls. “The [solo songs] are still in the ‘trying out’ stage, since I won’t make the record until December. But the more I play them, the more settled in they become.”

But Indigo Girls fans need not worry, she promises to mix in a few fan favorite songs like “Galileo” or “Closer to Fine.”

As she works on her first solo album, Saliers said the Indigo Girls “foundation” is still there, but influenced more heavily with rhythm and blues.

Audiences at the Wire & Wood Festival will be treated to an acoustic concert that Saliers says will sound very “folk rooted.” She is a multi-talented artist, playing

lead guitar, banjo, piano, mandolin and ukulele.

The downtown Alpharetta setting is likely a bit more intimate than the venues she generally performs in, but the close connection to the audience and the chance to break her mold is intriguing.

“I really like that it’s small, off the beaten path and local!” laughs Saliers, who lives in Atlanta. “I’m just beginning to play solo gigs, which I really enjoy, and this was a great opportunity to do something I haven’t done before as Indigo Girls.”

She also looks forward to being part of a musical lineup composed of musicians she knows and respects.

“I also love [many] of the artists who are playing like Shawn Mullins, Kristian Bush, and the guys from Sister Hazel, to name a few,” said Saliers. “October is a beautiful month to have an outdoor festival. I’m looking forward to it wholeheartedly.”

Adron – Since being named “Best Songwriter of 2012” by Creative Loafing magazine, Adron has quickly attracted a fan base drawn to her unique mix of Brazilian samba, bossa nova, classical and other musical elements.

While writers struggle to define her musical “style,” Adron sums it up simply as “tropical pop and soul.” At least for now.

“I usually don’t think about labels when I’m making my music, only when I’m trying to promote it,” says the Atlanta artist, who is currently

Friday & Saturday October 7-8, 2016 Located in Historic Downtown Alpharetta All Ages Welcome! gathering new material for an album to be released this year.

Adron, whose given name is Adrienne McCann, is a fixture in the Atlanta music and art scene, where she has lived and performed for several years since moving here from the Midwest.

She is looking forward to expanding her reach to the suburbs in the Wire & Wood Festival in Alpharetta.

“I’m excited to play to a different kind of audience than I’m used to,” said Adron, who has been performing since she was 14. “I›ve been working the east Atlanta urban countercultural scene for a few years now, and a lot of the folks turning up to shows already know all my little ‘parlor tricks’ and maybe they›re getting used to it.”

By ‘tricks’ she is referring to the bird calls, vocal improvisations, whistling and other embellishments that are a unique part of her performance, as well as singing verses in any of three languages she speaks.

“I love striking out for new territory and playing to audiences that see a female with a non-electric guitar and immediately think, ‘Okay, folksy Americana songstress’…and then they get something pretty wildly different than that,” she laughs, adding it’s great to be the “sore thumb element” in the festival that gets a conversation going.

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Five local veteran wrestlers competing in world tournament “Atlanta Five” from North Fulton and Forsyth representing USA

By JOE PARKER News@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- The “Atlanta Five,” five veteran wrestlers from North Fulton and Forsyth County, are competing in the United World Wrestling freestyle World Championships this week in Walbrzych, Poland. Dean Barnard of Cumming, John Hanrahan of Milton, Eric Cluck of Johns Creek and Ed Paladino and Dan Studenic of Alpharetta will compete for Team USA in the international tournament featuring wrestlers over the age of 35.

The wrestlers will compete in the event from Oct. 7-9, where they will be joined by 65 fellow USA teammates in the tournament which features over 700 of the top veteran wrestlers in the world.

The tournament holds a special meaning for Alpharetta’s Studenic, who is attempting to secure his first national or international championship.

Studenic was a state champion in West Virginia in his youth and continued to wrestle through college. In his senior year, Studenic was seeded fifth in the national championships when an injury dashed his hopes of a championship title.

“I wanted so badly to be national champion,” he said, “but right before the tournament, I broke my hand. The doctor said I couldn’t wrestle, but I was insistent that I was going to, so I cut the cast off my hand.”

Studenic said due to his attempts to protect his broken hand, dealing with the pain of his bones grinding together, he was knocked out in the opening round.

“It was sour grapes for me, and since then I’ve wanted that national championship,” he said.

Studenic began wrestling again in 2008, and since has been competing at college open tournaments against athletes half his age.

In his mid-50s, Studenic has been training for months for the event, including balancing his full-time job.

“It’s like burning the candle at both

ends,” he said. Studenic has been completing two-a-days in training and has been training at 4 a.m. to acclimate himself to the time change he will face in Poland.

Entering the tournament, Studenic believes he can finally secure a championship at the international level.

“My sisters both compete in equestrian and both have competed in world championships. They have always been a great inspiration to me, and this is my shot to be champion.”

“This is the year for me,” he said.

This will be the second year the “At-

lanta Five” has competed in an international tournament. In 2015, the five members competed in Athens, Greece.

Studenic said the experience was memorable.

“When all the delegations first arrive, everyone is walking around with their game face on. There isn’t a lot of friendly chatter between the different delegations. But by the end of the week, everyone is trying to communicate, smiling, taking pictures, trading shirts and eating meals together. There are some countries that the U.S. may be having difficulties with, but it doesn’t

matter to the wrestlers of those countries, and it doesn’t matter to us. We are not politicians, we are wrestlers, and we are no different than they are.

It’s really a great uniting of a brotherhood.”

“But of course, when we compete against each other, all that goes out the window,” he laughed.

Studenic said that unlike the younger wrestlers, the veterans receive no funding support and must pay their own way. To support their trip, visit Gofundme.com and search the name of the wrestler you would like to support.

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Valentine kicks Bears to victory Cambridge beats Johns Creek with field goal as time expires

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — He hasn’t been used much this season for the Cambridge Bears, but when his number was called Sept. 30 against Johns Creek High School, placekicker Victor Valentine was ready.

The junior nailed a 37-yard field goal as time expired to give the Bears a 22-19 victory over the Gladiators, moving Cambridge back to .500 on the season and 3-1 in region play.

Valentine also helped get the Bears out of a pickle earlier in the game after recovering a bad snap on a punt inside the Cambridge 10-yard line, getting the ball away before pressure arrived.

“We haven’t had many field goals this season, only attempting one earlier in the year,” said head coach Craig Bennett. “He knows his job is to make them, and he did a great job.”

The Bears marched down the field

in four plays to set up the kick. However, the final drive to put Valentine in position for the win almost never even happened.

Bennett described how many of the coaches discussed running out the clock and playing for overtime. A few plays on the ground by seniors Reid Martin and Kaelin Byrd, along with a 15-yard facemask penalty, put the offense in business with less than 20 seconds remaining.

Offensively, the Bears achieved a balance that Bennett had been pushing his team to achieve, with quarterback Martin throwing for 165 yards and tallying another 48 on the ground.

Tailback Byrd continued his impressive senior campaign, rushing for 142 yards, his third game this season with over 100 yards on the ground.

Byrd had a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to give Cambridge an early 9-0 lead.

Receiver Cameron Moore was Martin’s favorite target on the evening with six catches for 102 yards and an 8-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Junior Christian Lail added three catches of his own, including a late grab on the

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Placekicker Victor Valentine was ready, nailed a 37- yard field goal as time expired to give the Bears a 22-19 victory over the Gladiators,

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Bears final drive to get into field goal range to win the game.

“We have to get the ball in our playmakers’ hands, and those kids did a great job,” Bennett said. “We had several other receivers contribute, and the more balance our offense has the better we will be.”

The Bears played mostly sound football on the defensive side, only allowing six points in the first half after halting the Johns Creek run game to under 50 yards. Cambridge forced many three and outs for the Gladiators who struggled on third downs with a 40 percent success rate on its tries.

Bennett credited the defense’s performance in the trenches to slowing the rushing attack.

“Our defensive line did a great job

controlling the line of scrimmage and really slowed their run game down,” he said. “They abandoned the run in the second half.”

Cambridge will take a trip to Dunwoody High School Oct. 7 with some momentum on its side. Though Bennett still wants to see improvement in practice this week.

An emphasis on preventing big plays by the defense will be an area of focus before the matchup with the Wildcats Friday night.

“We just have to continue to get better in every phase of the game,” Bennett said. “The one good thing we come out of every game is that our kids play really hard, so mistakes can be fixed. If we weren’t playing hard, it would be a tough road ahead.”

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Cambridge beats Johns Creek with last-second field goal Roswell shuts out Milton

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

defense allowed North Atlanta just 15 total yards. North Atlanta drove to the Raiders’ 40-yard line but punted with just a minute remaining, allowing Alpharetta to run out the clock.

Cambridge 22, Johns Creek 19

Centennial 32, Chattahoochee 14

In a game featuring big plays on special teams, Cambridge handed Johns Creek its first region loss of the season in dramatic fashion. A blocked PAT by each team kept the Bears’ lead at 19-12 in the fourth quarter when Johns Creek tied the game on a 12yard pass from Zach Gibson to Nick Valentino. Cambridge set itself up for victory in the waning seconds of the game, and Victor Valentine made a 37yard field goal as time expired to seal the exciting win for the Bears. Valentine was 3-3 on field goals of 23, 29 and 37 yards.

Centennial quarterback Casen Conway had another big performance for the Knights, throwing for 360 yards and rushing for 46 yards as the Knights improved to 3-1 in region play. Centennial’s defense forced two interceptions

by Tyreke Smith and Jacob Gregory, and had two fumble recoveries by Josh Warren and Gregory. Hooch quarterbacks Jack Corrigan and Chase Owens shared snaps, each compiling just over 100 yards. Hooch falls to 2-2 in region play with the loss.

Andrew Minkert added two rushing touchdowns each for the Paladins in the win. FCS currently has the outright lead in Region 6-A, subregion B.

Mt. Pisgah 38, King’s Ridge 0 Mt. Pisgah’s offense compiled 278 rushing yards, while the Patriot defense held King’s Ridge to just 91 total yards and forced three turnovers, enabling Pisgah to run away with the win and improve to 3-1 in region play. Jacob Cendoya threw 12-16 for 103 yards and added 172 yards rushing with three total touchdowns. Max Miller and Kai Williams added rushing scores for the Patriots.

Mt. Paran 28, Pinecrest 3 Roswell 17, Milton 0

Roswell shut out Milton in the 62nd meeting of the schools and remained unbeaten after wrapping up its tough non-region schedule against the Eagles.

Roswell’s defense held Milton to just 60 yards of total offense and recorded its second straight shutout in the win.

Sheldon Evans scored both touchdowns for Roswell on rushes of 3 and 4 yards, and Turner Barckhoff added a 27-yard field goal. Roswell’s win was its third consecutive over Milton.

Northview 35, Dunwoody 28 The Titans nearly let a big lead slip away but were able to defeat Dunwoody to earn their first victory of the year.

Northview led 28-0 in the second half before Dunwoody went on a 28-0 scoring run to tie the game midway through the fourth quarter. A.J. Green would put the Titans back on top with a rushing touchdown, and Michael Harps III intercepted a Dunwoody interception late to seal the win.

Last season, Pinecrest downed Mt. Paran in the Region 6-A championship game, perhaps the biggest win in school history for the Paladins. However, this year’s matchup would go in favor of the Eagles. Pinecrest held a 3-0 lead into the second half, but Mt. Paran would score 28 unanswered points and shut out the Paladins in the second half. The loss was Pinecrest’s first in region play.

Whitefield Academy 23, St. Francis 7 Alpharetta 7, North Atlanta 0 A 3-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Downing to Spencer Gaddis in the second quarter would be Alpharetta’s only points of the game, but it proved to be enough for the win, as the Raider

Fellowship Christian 49, Walker 14 FCS continued its winning streak, improving to 5-0 on the season, with a big region win over Walker. Jack Hardin threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Reid and added two rushing touchdowns. Andrew Johnson and

St. Francis fell to 0-3 in region play with its loss to Whitefield Friday. The Knights pulled out to a 7-6 lead on a touchdown pass from Matt Davis to Caleb Cesair but trailed 13-7 entering the fourth where Whitefield would secure the win. St. Francis has won just a single game in its first five games for the second straight season.

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Receiver Cameron Moore was Martin’s favorite target on the evening with six catches for 102 yards and an 8-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Standings Region 7-AAAAAA standings Johns Creek (4-2, 3-1) Centennial (4-2, 3-1) Cambridge (3-3, 3-1) Alpharetta (3-2, 2-1) Chattahoochee (3-3, 2-2) Dunwoody (2-3, 1-2) Pope (1-4, 1-2) Northview (1-4, 1-2) North Atlanta (1-5, 0-4) Region 6-A subregion B standings Fellowship Chr. (5-0, 3-0) Mt. Pisgah (4-1, 3-1) Mt. Paran (4-1, 2-1) Pinecrest (3-2, 2-1) King’s Ridge (2-3, 1-2) Whitefield (2-3, 1-2)

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Milton puts up a fight, falls against Roswell Hornets win 62nd meeting of rivalry, 17-0

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. - Two weeks ago, Roswell head coach John Ford said he knew that Milton would bring the fight to Roswell. Milton looked to spoil the Hornets’ undefeated record, its national ranking and Roswell’s two-game win streak in the series. In what could have been perhaps the biggest win for the Eagles in the past few decades of the series, the Eagles brought the fight, but couldn’t secure the win.

Roswell (5-0, 0-0) defeated Milton (2-3, 0-0) by a score of 17-0 in the 62nd meeting between the two teams since 1950 last Friday in a defensive battle.

“We knew they would give us their best shot, so we just said we would give them our best shot and see what happens,” said Roswell head coach John Ford.

Roswell’s defense entered the game having allowed just 16 points in its prior four games This was Roswell’s second consecutive shutout.

The Hornets held Milton’s offense to just 60 total yards, shutting down the running game so effectively the Eagles finished with negative 33 yards rushing. Milton was held to 0-8 on third

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down conversions.

“I’m proud of the defense,” said Roswell head coach John Ford. “We didn’t play that well on offense, and I have to coach better on offense, but the defense came to play, and for that I’m thankful.”

Though Milton’s offense struggled, its defense held Roswell in check for most of the game.

Milton kept the Hornets from any big strikes, but Roswell’s offense still managed an impressive 399 total yards.

Malik Willis, who was hurried by Milton’s defense throughout the game, threw for 175 yards and added 87 yards rushing.

Sheldon Evans ran for 141 yards on 28 carries and scored the Hornets’ two touchdowns on rushes of 4 and 3 yards.

Milton quarterback Jordan Yates

threw 7-19 for 93 yards with two interceptions.

With an electric atmosphere expected of such a long-standing rivalry, both Roswell and Milton were unable to score in the first half, as each defense traded blows.

Milton had a chance to take the lead when Roswell’s defensive secondary missed an assignment, allowing Milton’s Cameron Adams to find himself all alone on a pass from Yates.

However, Adams would drop the pass, which likely would have gone for a touchdown as there was no defender within striking distance. Adams would redeem himself on the next play by hauling in a 42-yard pass. But, Milton’s drive was stalled just a few plays later.

Roswell then had a chance to strike the scoreboard first, but Turner Barckhoff missed a long field goal on the final play of the second quarter.

After both teams went three-and-out to open the third quarter, an exciting sequence of events nearly put Milton on top.

Barckhoff attempted a punt on Roswell’s 30-yard line and a low snap allowed Milton time to penetrate and block. Milton’s Joseph Charleston would recover the blocked punt and return it to Roswell’s 2-yard line with Xavier McKinney making a touchdown-saving tackle from behind.

On the next play, Yates would keep the ball on a quarterback sneak but fumbled at the goal line. Roswell’s Jesse Bridgman came up with the recovery, dashing Milton’s hopes of striking first.

Starting the drive on their own 1-yard line, Roswell drove to Milton’s 11-yard line but was stopped on third down and settled for a Barckhoff field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Roswell’s defense continued to shut down Milton, and Roswell managed two touchdown drives, both capped off by Evans touchdown rushes, late in the third and midway through the fourth quarter.

After a stretch of five games against talented non-region opponents, Roswell will face perhaps its toughest region opponent this Friday as they take on the undefeated Lassiter Trojans at home.

Coach Ford said his team will continue to prepare as usual against the talented Trojans, but he added they would need to play better on offense.

Milton will open its region schedule this week against West Forsyth.

Alpharetta HS cheerleaders tops in Gwinnett cheer-off ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School’s competition cheer team is gearing up for region competition and another consecutive state appearance after the Lady Raiders took first place in a match recently.

Competing at North Gwinnett against both regional and non-region teams, the Raiders showed exemplary skill. This marked the second weekend in a row the team has performed with a trophy-worthy finish. The Raiders next compete at Kennesaw Mountain Oct. 8.

The Alpharetta High School competition cheer team takes first place in a North Gwinnett County match.

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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 8, 2016, an election will be held in all of the election districts of the City of Milton, Georgia (the “City”), at which election there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the City the question for their determination of whether the City should issue general obligation bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of financing the projects listed in the form of the ballot below, the costs of issuing the Bonds and capitalized interest on the Bonds.

The Bonds, if so authorized, may be issued in whole or in part and in one or more series. The Bonds shall be dated the first day of the calendar month in which the Bonds are issued or the day the Bonds are issued and shall bear interest at rates not exceeding 6.95% per year (based upon a 360-day year comprised of twelve thirty-day months). The principal shall mature (by scheduled maturity or by mandatory redemption) in the years and amounts, as follows: Year 2019

Amount $

Year

Amount $

Year

Amount $

Year

Amount

945,000

2024

1,125,000

2029

1,340,000

2034

2020

975,000

2025

1,165,000

2030

1,385,000

2035

$

1,650,000

1,595,000

2021

1,010,000

2026

1,205,000

2031

1,435,000

2036

1,710,000

2022

1,045,000

2027

1,245,000

2032

1,485,000

2037

1,770,000

2023

1,085,000

2028

1,290,000

2033

1,540,000

The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at a bank or banks to be designated later.

Voters desiring to vote for the issuance of the Bonds shall do so by voting “YES” and voters desiring to vote against the issuance of the Bonds shall do so by voting “NO” as to the questions propounded substantially as follows: “Shall general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal of up to twenty-five million dollars be issued by the City of Milton, Georgia to acquire conservation land and interests in conservation land for the purposes of providing recreational trails, protecting natural areas and wildlife habitat, preserving agricultural land, protecting the water quality of rivers and streams and providing parks and park improvements?”

The several places for holding said election shall be in the regular and established election districts of the City, and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on the said date fixed for the election. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia.

The last day to register to vote in this election shall be October 11, 2016.

Those residents qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with election laws of the State of Georgia.

Any brochures, listings or other advertisements issued by the City or by any other person, firm, corporation or association with the knowledge and consent of the City, shall be deemed to be a statement of intention of the City concerning the use of the proceeds of the Bonds; and such statement of intention shall be binding on the City in the expenditure of any such Bond funds or interest received from such Bond funds which have been invested.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36 82 100, the City notifies all interested parties that no independent performance audit or performance review (the “Bond Audit”) will be conducted with respect to the Bonds. However the City will continue to ensure that Bond proceeds are expended efficiently and economically, as intended by the Bond Audit.

This notice is given pursuant to joint action of the City Council and the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration.

CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA By:_______________________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION By:_______________________________________ Richard Barron

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Blotter: disturbed rooms.

The doors to the garage were locked, but one of the windows had no glass, which police said was the likely point of entry for Ceron.

After Alpharetta police obtained warrants to search Ceron’s home on New Providence Road in Milton, they recovered the stolen items and arrested him same day. He was transported to the Fulton County jail.

Sept. 23 that someone had broken into his vehicle and had started using his stolen credit cards.

The man had parked a local martial arts studio on Medlock Bridge Road.

When he came back, he noticed that his phone and wallet containing $600 cash were missing.

The man began receiving messages from his bank a short while later telling him that there were new charges on his missing credit cards. There was a total of $700 charged on the two cards before the man reported the incident.

The charges were made to a Walmart in Lilburn.

Phone, $600 cash missing from car

2 cars missing, 1 found in accident

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two vehicles

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were reported missing Aug. 20 overnight.

The first was a newly-bought Nissan Armada SUV that was left parked in the owner’s driveway at night Aug. 19 on Groomsbridge Road.

The owner said that an envelope with the purchase documents, a second set of keys, and a rug and table valued at $1,200 were in the car.

Down the street, at Cottage Farm Road, another car, a silver Audi, was also went missing that same night. The Audi, however, was recovered Aug. 20.

The owner of the Audi received a call at 5 a.m. from Cobb County Police, who told him that the car was stolen and had been involved in a collision on I-285 westbound.

Man’s stolen info used to buy 3 phones JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were contacted Sept. 21 by a local man in reference to fraud.

The man had received three iPhone 6SPlus from AT&T using his name, address and Social Security number. He had not, however, purchased any of the phones. They were all valued at a total of $2,000.

The phones had been delivered to

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Developer:

Chatham Holdings Inc.

Proposal:

To develop 54 single family homes on 78.94 acres currently zoned AG-1 (Agricultural)

Density:

Date:

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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Location:

Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107F (Executive Conference Room) Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2549

In its application, Downtown Main said the project would “facilitate the rehabilitation of a downtown site that has been dilapidated for years and is in poor quality today.”

The biggest buzz would be around the proposed 60,500-square-foot proposed brewery with two stories of office

an address on Glenbarr Drive, however, the man no longer lives at that address.

He said that he is trying to sell that home and is currently living in Suwanee.

All of the documentation from AT&T about the purchases was given to police for investigation.

7 fake accounts denied, possible overseas fraud MILTON, Ga. — A woman reported multiple cases of fraud Sept. 23 when she kept receiving mail about credit applications she did not fill out.

The woman had received seven total notices in the mail informing her that her recent credit card applications were denied. The woman, however, said she rarely uses credit cards as she primarily uses her debit account.

The attempted fraudulent accounts included cards for Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barclaycard and Discover.

The woman also informed police that she had established bank accounts in England, while she had lived there, so the suspect could possibly be overseas. space above it.

Other conceptual ideas – but subject to change – include: • retail space; • restaurant space; • condominiums • a parking deck • multi-family component • Detached homes.

The project is intended to be a true mixed-use community that is targeting to be different from other developments in the region, according to Duke Land.

DEATH NOTICES George Abercrombie, of Roswell, passed away September 26, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Barbara L. Booth, 96, of Suwanee, passed away September 16, 2016.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Robert Roy Bryan, 48, of Suwanee, passed away September 22, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Garvin Duane Elkhill, 48, of Cumming, passed away September 25, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Fred Alexander Frey, 89, of Suwanee, passed away September 27, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Cynthia L. Martz, 67, of Roswell, passed away September 19, 2016. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

David Neal, of Alpharetta, passed away September 24, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lorriane Gaunt, 97, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2016. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Grace R. Hankinson, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away September 17, 2016.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William E. Stewart, 85, of Roswell, passed away September 21, 2016.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Paisley Jo Toole, infant, of Cumming, passed away September 18, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Marion Ulfers, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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

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

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Sales Estate Sale CUMMING Store closing sale! Historic Red Bell Antques, 114 Pirkle Ferry Road near Bagwell Tire, ThursdaySaturday, 10/6-10/8, 9am-5pm.

Primitives, furniture, and over 300 cookie jars! Starting at 50% off; everything must go!

Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK Multi Family. Devonhall Subdivision; 11035 Chandon Way 30097; Saturday 10/8, 8AM-3PM. Furniture, jewelry, holiday decorations, books, toys, bicycle, art, kitchen utensils, tools, clothes, luggage ROSWELL Hembree Grove Subdivision, 970 Windwalk Court 30076. Friday 10/7, Saturday 10/8, 8am-12pm.

Teachers’ supplies, lamps, framed pictures, bike, household items, and craft supplies CUMMING Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale: Saturday 10/8, 10am-3pm.

Benefits Childrens HealthcareForsyth Great vendors, raffles & more! Peachtree Court Subdivision, 1445 Diplomat Drive 30041, GA 400 Exit 13, East 2 miles EAST ROSWELL Several families.

Horseshoe Bend Subdivision; 240 Willow Brook Drive 30076.

Saturday 10/8, 8am-2pm.

Furniture, clothing, toys, household items etc CUMMING Multi f a m i l y.

Chattahoochee River Club; 3530 Woodbury Court 30041.

Friday 10/7 and Saturday 10/8, 8am-1pm. Furniture, yard items, toys, clothes etc.

*Some Restrictions Garage Sale CUMMING Entire Creekside Subdivision! Castleberry and Bethelview Roads 30040. Friday 10/7 and Saturday 10/8, 8am-3pm.

Look for balloons!

ALPHARETTA/ JOHNS CREEK Entire Chartwell Subdivision! 520 Old Chartwell Crossing 30022.

Friday 10/7 and Saturday 10/8, 8am-2pm. Quality items in every category!

MILTON Crooked Creek Community Wide Sale!

14250 Creek Club Drive.

Saturday 10/15, 7am-3pm.

All shoppers welcome!

JOHNS CREEK Huge multi community sale! Look for American flags on participating mailboxes.

Wellingon (Sargent and Crossington Roads) 30005.

The Estates At Wellington (Abbotts Bridge and Donnington Roads) 30097.

Friday 10/7, Saturday 10/8, 8am-3pm.

CUMMING HUGE multi family!

Longlake Subdivision, 1405 Haddenham Court 30041.

Friday 10/7, Saturday 10/8, 8am-3pm.

Animals Pet Care IN-HOME PET SITTING and dog walking per your schedule. (First aid) certified, licensed, bonded.

Caring, reliable, affordable!

603-557-2195. www. healthyspiritpetservice. com

Pet Supplies AQUARIUM: 60 gallon tank plus cabinet. Light plus timer, filter, air pump, heater, auto feeder, chemicals, books. $350.

770-886-3268/Cumming

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ATHENS at UGA’s doorstep! 1BR/1BA – Fully furnished; furniture, appliances, electronics, household items/essentials. Hi-speed internet, extended satellite TV, security, private parking, shuttle service & catered parties on home football Saturday games Under two blocks from UGA campus, 15 minutes to Sanford Stadium. Association dues cover building, common area maintenance, trash pick-up, water, sewer. Electric bill is only other expense other than association dues, taxes & personal property insurance.

Professional condo management service available No agents please. 770-855-1650, owner

Air Conditioning • 24/7 Service • Service / Installationn • Affordable Rates • Residential and Commercial

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Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured

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Get FAA Technician certification.

Approved for military benefits.

Financial Aid if qualified.

Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

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Advantage Painting 770-500-2156 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs No Up Front Money Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured

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NEW PRICE Milton: 13102 Bethany Road 5bd • 4ba • 3 half ba • 4+ acre w/ lake • designed by Norman Askins • master on main • guest house • finished basement FMLS #5736341 • $1,299,000

NEW LISTING Blackberry Ridge: 118 Townsend Pass 6 bed • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 2+ acre lot pool/spa/cabana • master up • 5-car garage FMLS #5708397 • $1,190,000

UNDER CONTRACT Lake @ North Valley: 2005 Long Hollow Lane 6 bd • 4.5ba • master on main • finished terrace level • renovated kitchen FMLS #5720521 • $1,149,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • finished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5682423 • $1,299,000

UNDER CONTRACT Blackberry Ridge: 120 Townsend Pass 6 bed • 6 full ba • 3 half ba • 2.2 acre lot pool/spa • master on main • 4-car garage FMLS #5711281 • $1,395,000

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6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • master up • renovated kitchen • fully finished basement • media room golf view • FMLS #5691060 • $1,225,000

NEW PRICE Sentinel on the River: 210 Wicklawn Way 4 bed • 3.5 ba • master on main new carpet & paint • cul-de-sac street FMLS #5678424 • $574,900

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NEW LISTING Belleterre: 745 Sweetbrier Drive, 6bd • 5ba • guest suite on main, finished basement • renovated kitchen • swim/tennis community FMLS #5731212 • $529,000

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NEW PRICE Six Hills: 800 Owens Lake Road 5 bed • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 1.6 acre lot overlooking lake • 4 car garage • guest suite on main FMLS #5660000 • $1,195,000

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UNDER CONTRACT Reddstone: 815 Brickwood Lane 5 bed • 4.5 ba • master up • cul-de-sac lot flat backyard • new carpet/paint FMLS #5682498 • $569,000

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