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County manager gets the axe Hausmann: ‘politics at its worst’

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Just one year after hiring County Manager Dwight Ferrell, the Fulton County Commission shocked the community when it voted 6-2 Oct. 1 to hand him his walking papers.

In a 4-2 vote, the commissioners voted to remove Ferrell without giving any explanation for the move.

The move comes when Fulton County is facing its most critical budget ever where deep cuts are expected; around a half-dozen department head jobs remain unfilled; and the General Assembly has put the county on notice that Fulton’s governance is again in its cross-

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Ferrell had been under fire from the Fulton employee union for “unresponsiveness” and the union had wanted Ferrell gone as well.

Commenting on the dismissal, Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves would only say the board wanted to “go in a different direction.”

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J. Wayne Baughman, conductor of the Johns Creek Symphony, makes a little music at the Johns Creek Business Expo. The city’s nonprofits like the Expo as much as the for-profits when it comes to telling people what they do well.

JC Business Expo ‘best ever’ 3rd annual Expo complete sellout

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the third straight year, the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Expo was sold out, and for the second year, it had more exhibitors than the one before.

“Yes, we couldn’t have squeezed another table in here if we’d wanted to,” said JC

Chamber President John Bemont. “We were sold out with a waiting list. The response this year was just tremendous.”

Asked if the chamber would be looking for a bigger venue next year, Bemont just shook his head. He said The Bricks at Perimeter Church has been a “super” venue for the Expo with generous but compact space and plenty of parking.

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and a natural food court combine to make The Bricks ideal for Bemont’s annual show.

“We are very happy with this location. It’s been everything we could ask for. And I think 100 booths are about the maximum number we can serve well. We had 92 last year and I thought we were full,” Bemont said.

The businesses at The Bricks appeared to be quite busy explaining their compa-

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Congestion relief for Ga. motorists Ga. 400/I-285 interchange overhaul comes with hefty price tag. See story, Page 6.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The worker in charge July 8 when a 3-year-old boy died at her Alpharetta daycare has been charged with second-degree murder.

Janna Thompson was indicted by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office on the charges stemming from the July incident. The toddler, from Roswell, was at Ms. Janna’s Daycare, on Shady Grove Lane in Alpharetta, a home-daycare center that was approved for up to six children to be present.

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Roswell couple robbed at gunpoint ROSWELL, Ga. – A senior couple were held at gunpoint Sept. 29 in their home.

According to police, the Brookside Place residents were in their home with the back door open and only a screen door closed.

About 10 p.m., a man in a red bandana burst through the screen door brandishing a gun. He ordered the couple to the floor and demanded money and jewelry. He was able to get away with some jewelry.

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MILTON, Ga. – Another resident has fallen victim to the “Green Dot” scam.

According to the latest victim, he received a phone call Sept. 22 about 10 a.m. from a man identifying himself as “Lt. Hall” with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. This officer informed the victim he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and he needed to come downtown to pay his $1,346 in fines.

The victim was advised to purchase Green Dot prepaid cards and bring them with him. He was also asked to relay the ID numbers on the cards

some other children when the supervisor was called inside.

When she returned outside, the boy was unresponsive on the ground. Police determined the boy was playing with some twine on the slide when it caught on something as he went down the slide, strangling him.

Daycare workers called 911 at 10 a.m., and when fire crews arrived, they found Thompson performing CPR on the boy. They took over and he was pronounced dead the next day. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), which regulates daycares, said the daycare was licensed for six children but there were seven present that day. The daycare had also been the subject of an inspection earlier in the year. Some issues were found, including safety issues on the playground and lack of supervision.

The daycare had its license revoked following the death.

to the fake officer over the phone to “verify” they were the correct items.

When the victim arrived at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, he was informed there was no officer named “Hall” and that the money on the Green Dot cards had been removed by the con artist.

Quick scam lands man in trouble ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man’s rushed behavior to complete a transaction ended with his arrest for forgery and credit card fraud Sept. 25.

According to employees of the Best Buy at North Point Mall, Carl Lee Sneed, 38, of Atlanta entered the store and seemed “rushed.”

He asked for specific items – Apple MacBook laptops and Beats headphones – from employees without asking any questions about the items. He told employees he was in a hurry and needed to leave. Employees are aware these items are frequent targets of theft.

Sneed paid for the items using a California license and corresponding credit card bearing the name “Charles Overby.”

Police were called and arrived as Sneed was exiting the building.

Sneed presented his Georgia license and credit card to police, but the IDs were disputed when police showed them to the employees.

A search of Sneed turned up the forged California driver’s license as well as receipts from other stores using the fake credit card. Sneed was arrested for forgery, using false documents and credit card fraud.

Rare coins go missing MILTON, Ga. – Nine rare gold coins were among a bag full of collectible coins reported stolen from a Thompson Road home Sept. 23.

The victim told police he noticed a cardboard box missing from his home.

In the box was a Crown Royal bag containing gold and silver coins as well as nine gold bullion coins, valued at $9,000 each. A pair of riding boots were also reported missing.

The home was reportedly locked and there were no signs of forced entry.

Neighborhood vehicles broken into MILTON, Ga. – Three residents reported Sept. 28 that their vehicles were broken into overnight. All vehicles were parked in the victims’ driveways. Two were unlocked.

One victim said he found a door standing open that morning. Missing was a duffel bag filled with roadside repair equipment. Another resident said two purses were stolen from her two cars. The purses contained credit and debit cards.

The third victim reportedly had his doors locked. He saw his vehicle that morning with a smashed window.

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County: CFO to guide Fulton through budget Continued from Page 1 “I am very confident with the decision the Board of Commissioners made in terminating the contract of Dwight Ferrell,” Eaves said.

Fulton Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connor – himself a finalist for the manager’s position – has been named interim county manager and will head the budgeting job.

County Commissioner Liz Hausmann from Johns Creek called it, “Politics at its worst.”

She blamed the firing on the political maneuvering of outgoing commissioners who stirred the pot to engineer Ferrell’s ouster. Hausmann pointed out the only other commissioner to vote with her was Emma Darnell, with whom there has often been mutual political antagonism on the board.

“I think that it is instructive that on this issue we did agree,” Hausmann said.

This [firing] was not in the best interests of the county or its citizens. How do you stand behind a tax increase and do nothing about spending?”

LIZ HAUSMANN Fulton Commissioner

Ferrell is being made the fall guy for a situation the commissioners have seen coming for years, she said. “[Ferrell] was not allowed to do his job. They did not allow his initiatives [to cut the 2014 budget] to go forward.

Why isn’t this something we planned for? The decline in revenues was there and we made no adjustments,” Hausmann said.

While Fulton touts the fact it made no tax increases since 1991, Hausmann points out the county failed to make reductions in spending during the worst recession since 1929 and instead allowed its $150 million surplus to melt to zero.

“The board chose a man with no county management experience; he came out of MARTA Transit. But he’s well respected and his reorganization plan was approved only a month ago,” she said. “I can’t explain [the firing] or defend it.”

The timing could not be worse either, Hausmann said.

Three, perhaps four, new commissioners (Eaves faces Republican challenger Earl Cooper in November) take office in January.

“They will be facing a huge revenue shortfall and a Legislature we don’t agree with on a host of issues,” Hausmann said. “This [firing] was not in the best interests of the county or its citizens. How do you stand behind a tax increase and do nothing about spending?”

The county has been taking some positive steps, introducing zero-based budgeting and getting KPMG to do a pro bono efficiency audit for Fulton, Hausmann said.

“The KPMG audit was Fer-

I believe as we go into the 2015 legislative session, Patrick O’Connor with his financial background, expertise and his credentials will speak well in terms of his heightened credibility about what the county will be doing in the next fiscal year.”

JOHN EAVES Fulton Chairman

rell’s doing. He was attempting to get things better organized despite resistance,” she said.

She did back the appointment of O’Connor as interim manager, saying he is the best person to get the county through the budgeting phase.

Ferrell got some signals early on when he took the reins in September 2013. Facing a huge deficit in the coming budget and dwindling reserves, he recommended steep cuts to the budget across the board.

The commissioners instead emptied the county’s reserves and called for a 17 percent millage increase to balance the books.

The county was to institute a zero-based budgeting system that would mean department heads would have to justify their budgets based on need, not what was spent the previous year. With that, Ferrell would have had some teeth to cut the budget. But he was not to get that chance.

Eaves expressed full confidence in O’Connor’s ability

handle the interim county manager duties and to move the budget process forward for 2015.

“He has a very, very strong financial background and has managed our county resources from the Finance Department very well,” he said.

Looking forward to 2015, Eaves said O’Connor will be able to “man the ship” right now.

“I also think he has strong credibility throughout the county but especially in North Fulton and with the Legislature,” Eaves said.

As the legislative session begins, Eaves said O’Connor will be able to defend the county’s actions against any further attacks on county sovereignty.

“I believe as we go into the 2015 legislative session, Patrick O’Connor with his financial background, expertise and his credentials will speak well in terms of his heightened credibility about what the county will be doing in the next fiscal year,” he said.

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I-285/Ga. 400 interchange OK’d; $1.06B price tag ‘Worst bottleneck in Southeast’ to get makeover

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – North Fulton residents received transformational news last week when it was announced that the Ga. 400/I-285 exchange is getting a complete makeover. But there will be a cost beyond the $1.06 billion price that comes with it.

After the completion of the environmental study, the construction of the project will finish by first quarter of 2020.

The Ga. 400 project is filled with flyover ramps; separate collector-distributor (CD) lanes parallel to Ga. 400 and I-285 that will also serve motorists getting off at areas near the interchange; and tons of asphalt and concrete.

The work schedule calls for another 42 months to complete. Knowing transportation projects reputations, you can round that off to 4 years.

With the environmental study due to be completed by the end of 2015, the ribbon A rendering of the completed I-285/Ga. 400 interchange. The project is estimated to cost $1.06B and completed by 2020. Inset cutting should take place in shows the interchange today. early 2020.

Georgia Department of a project of regional signifidysfunctional interchanges in Transportation spokeswoman cance,” he said. the Southeast, and it needs Natalie Dale acknowledged The GDOT rendering of the to be fixed. I was on Ga. 400 there will be pain during the Will it have tolls? project conjures up images yesterday about 6:30 p.m., long construction period, but No, it will not as a part of this project. It will be funded by and traffic was of the I-285, I-85 intersection she said motorists federal, state, local and private funds. completely should keep their colorfully known as “Spaghetti stopped. eyes on the prize.

Junction” for its spectacular When will construction start and end?

“From a “There will be flyover lanes to get traffic from Construction should begin in 2016 and be open to traffic safety standdelays, but people one Interstate to the other. sometime in 2019 (optimistically). point, it needs have to remember But closer inspection of to be fixed. what is waiting GDOT’s Ga. 400 rendering, its What will the project accomplish?

From a conat the end,” Dale flyovers appear to be flatter, It should relieve a substantial amount of vehicular traffic gestion standsaid. “Obviously more linear and less altitudijockeying for position and weaving and changing of lanes point, it needs the interchange is nous than those at Spaghetti due to closely spaced interchanges in the area: Roswell to be fixed. beyond capacity.

Junction.

Road, Glenridge Drive, Ga. 400, Ashford-Dunwoody Road And I will tell So what we are doFor instance, the flyover to and Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. you – it’s the ing is adding more take cars eastbound on I-285 Collector-distributor lanes should bleed off vehicles onto No. 1 priority ramps, more CD who want to go to Ga. 400 collector-distributor roads well before they get to the interfor the Depart- North or Glenwood Drive will lanes and more change. ment of Trans- exit into a CD lane well west of exit points.” portation, the Greater North Roswell Road.

What is a collector-distributor lane? governor and Fulton Chamber The flyover then will carry Known as a CD lane, it is a controlled-access lane parallel the Senate of Commerce them east of Roswell Road in to the roadway that separates through traffic from local trafTransportation that single CD lane that will President Brandon fic exiting and entering freeway system. They reduce the veCommittee,” Beach agrees the merge into two lanes with hicle conflicts associated with weaving and lane-changing.

Beach said. project is badly another single northbound Getting the needed. He said CD lane from Ga. 400 carryBRANDON BEACH How will this project accomplish its goals?

Member, State Senate port of Savanthe four years of ing northbound cars that also The CD lanes, separated from the highways by barriers, Transportation Committee nah deepened discomfort during want Glenwood Drive. will use new or existing exits to channel local traffic from to accept the the construction The Ga. 400 plan is a go the through traffic long before they reach the present exits. new super will be more than now that the Federal Highway This will require widening bridges in the interchange area, tankers is equally important, compensated when the project Administration (FHWA) apreconstruction of existing ramps, construction of flyover but congestion relief at Ga. is finished in 2020. proved the Atlanta Transportaramps and braided ramps where one crosses over another 400 can scarcely be measured Beach should know. Not tion Improvement Plan, which ramp. because its effects today are so only does he serve as a state includes the funding for I-285/ far-reaching. senator, he sits on the State Ga. 400 interchange project.

“That I-285/Ga. 400 interSenate Transportation Com• New collector-distributor to the more than 400,000 daily The FHWA determined the change affects more than just mittee and is a former member lanes, plan met federal air quality motorists. those people on 400. It affects of the State Transportation • Other facilities to aid The improvements include: regulations — the final hurdle people trying to get to Cobb Board.

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CraigsList killer researched robbery Charged as adult in murder case

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Kayla Dixon, the 16-yearold girl charged with the murder of a Roswell man after an online sale went VIVIEN bad, allegedly researched how to conduct a robbery, police say.

Dixon, her boyfriend Nathaniel Vivien, 20, of Stone Mountain and her 18-monthold baby arranged to meet Daniel John Zeitz, 28, outside his Sandy Springs apartment Sept. 12. Zeitz had posted his PlayStation 4 game console for sale on internet sales forum Craigslist. Dixon and Vivien posed as buyers.

According to police, Zeitz walked up to their car in the parking lot and handed over the console when Vivien, the

Sandy Springs detectives told a courtroom Sept.

30 that Dixon and Vivien exchanged text messages discussing how they wanted to rob him; should they surprise him or come at him with a gun. driver, tried to drive away without paying for it. Zeitz scuffled with Vivien.

Dixon, who had a pistol with her in the passenger seat, fired at Zeitz, killing him and wounding Vivien.

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More Jones Bridge Road widening planned in late October 4 lanes with median, 8-foot trail to finish by June 2015 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Construction on two more major sections of Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek is set to start in late October.

The first section is a 7,500-foot-long stretch between Abbotts Bridge and State Bridge roads, where crews will widen the road from two lanes to four lanes with a center median.

They will also add an 8-foot-wide trail on one side of the road and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on the other, and install a new traffic signal at the entrance of the North Bridge shopping center.

Work will start in late October or early November and be finished by mid-2015.

The second section is a 1,600-foot length between Wa-

These overall road improvements will result in a much smoother commute, and the sidewalks and trails will make walking and running much safer and more enjoyable.”

TOM BLACK Public Works Director ters and Old Alabama roads.

Crews will again widen Jones Bridge Road from two lanes to four lanes. Construction will commence in October and should be finished by the end of this year, weather permitting.

“Jones Bridge is one of our more heavily traveled roads and we wanted to give it serious attention,” said Public Works Director Tom Black.

“These overall road improvements will result in a much smoother commute, and the

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Waiver sought from ‘high stakes’ student assessments Teachers have additional year before student growth factors in evaluation, pay

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Teachers across Georgia will have at least another year before the

academic performance of their students has a significant effect on their evaluations, and potentially on their paychecks.

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“As we transition to a new assessment system, we need additional time before incorporating student growth in highstakes personnel decisions,” explained Georgia Schools Superintendent John Barge.

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This year, the GDOE is rolling out the new Milestones assessment in grades 3-12, which replace the CRCTs and End-of-Course-Tests. The results of these annual assessments will be used to measure student growth and teacher performance.

The Milestones have become the subject of debate by some who say the assessments have been rushed through and not properly field tested.

Both candidates for the state superintendent’s position support a slower rollout, as well as delaying the consequences of the tests on a teacher’s rating and pay. Barge is coming to

the end of his four-year tenure as the state’s school chief and will leave office Jan. 1, 2015.

“We listened to our educators in districts across the state, who told us that we needed another year to work on the implementation of performance measures for high-stakes personnel decisions,” said Barge, who chose to run for governor instead of a second term.

The mandate for student growth tied to teacher ratings is part of the state’s waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. Student growth is also part of the $400 million the state received in Race to the Top funds, which also mandates merit pay for top teachers.

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Medlock Bridge ES named Blue Ribbon School Hembree Springs among Blessed Trinity HS, Pinecrest Academy also receive recognition

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Medlock Bridge Elementary School in Johns Creek was one of eight public schools in Georgia to be named a National Blue Ribbon School, based on the school’s record of academic achievement.

Among private schools, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell and Pinecrest Academy (K-12) in Forsyth were among four private schools in Georgia named 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Blessed Trinity joins its sister school, Queen of Angels Catholic School (K-8), which was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2007.

In all, 337 public, private and charter schools from 47 states were named to the 2014 list of top schools. The winners received a video message from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the morning of Sept. 25 congratulating them on their award.

“You are among the schools that are leading your students to the highest levels of achieve-

ment or making outstanding progress in closing the achievement gaps,” said Duncan during the congratulatory message.

Medlock Bridge was recognized in the “Exemplary High Performing” category, indicating the school is among Georgia’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

“Being named a National Blue Ribbon School means the world to our school community,” said Medlock Bridge Principal Tiffany Hutchens. “Every day, we put in the work to make Medlock Bridge a place where students are excited to learn and challenged to do their best. I am so proud of our staff and I am very appreciative of our parents and community partners who have supported us along the way.”

At Blessed Trinity, school leaders were equally pleased with the national recognition of the private school.

“The faculty and students at Blessed Trinity work hard to be successful in their endeavors, and this recognition by the

U.S. Department of Education is a wonderful validation of those efforts,” said Principal Frank Moore. “Being one of only 48 high schools, and one of just six private high schools, adds to the significance of the honor.”

Since 1982 when the Blue Ribbon Schools program was established, more than 7,500 schools nationwide have been selected by the Department of Education as recipients, including 71 in Georgia.

In Fulton County, Medlock Bridge ES is the 10th school in the Fulton County School System to be named a National Blue Ribbon School. Other recipients from North Fulton include: • Mountain Park ES (2013) • Milton HS (2008) • River Trail MS (2007) • Chattahoochee HS (1997) • Roswell HS (1996) • Dolvin ES (1990) • Crabapple MS (1988) Each year, state school superintendents are invited to nominate exceptional schools in their districts to the U.S. Department of Education, which considers only 417 nominations. From this pool, National Blue Ribbon Schools are selected by the department.

top Title I schools in Ga. Roswell school named a 2014 Reward School

in improving student performance on statewide assessments for three years.

“The schools on this list repBARGE resent some of the finest efforts being put forth in Georgia education,” said State School Superintendent John Barge.

“The educators, parents, students and communities who came together to move these schools forward should take great pride in the results.”

The only other Fulton school that made the state’s list of 2014 Reward Schools is KIPP-South Fulton Academy.

Title I federal funds are directed to public schools with high numbers of students who qualify for free and reduced lunches under federal guidelines.

This year, 54 Fulton County schools receive Title I funding.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Hembree Springs Elementary School in Roswell has been named to the 2014 list of Reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) in recognition of its academic performance over the past three years.

The Reward Schools, which all receive Title I federal funding, are evaluated in two categories: highest performing schools and highest progress schools.

Hembree Springs ES was one of only 92 schools across the state designated as a Highest Performing School.

This places the school among the top 5 percent of Title I schools with the highest performance for all student groups on statewide assessments.

Highest Progress Schools are the top 10 percent of the state’s Title I schools that have made the most progress

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State Bridge ES gets National Child Awareness Month visitor full of hot air youth ambassador selected JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – State Bridge Crossing Elementary School fifth grade students received a visit Oct. 2 from the largest hot air balloon in Georgia.

The talented and gifted program (TAG) has been learning about flight.

They invited Daryl Tatum, owner of Airborne Promotions, to set up his balloon and explain to the students how hot air balloons operate and the history of hot air balloons.

Tatum had the students interested in this topic and answered all of their questions. Several teachers and school Principal Trey Martin even got a hot air balloon ride.

Georgia with disabilities that could benefit from this program. Barnard was selected through a competitive application process and chosen based on the quality of his project proposal and its potential to create a substantive, large-scale change that benefits young people in Georgia.

“These teens and young adults are the future of philanthropy. They understand the importance of making a difference and giving back.

Festival of Children Foundation’s collaboration with YSA allows us to give these kids the tools to create a powerful youth network that will create lasting change across the country,” said Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, founder and executive director of Festival of Children Foundation.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Youth Service America (YSA) and Festival of Children Foundation announced that Evan Barnard, a 16-yearold-from Johns Creek, will serve as a National Child Awareness Month youth ambassador.

As one of 51 youth ambassadors selected from a nationwide pool, Barnard will receive funding and training to lead an initiative to create nature programs designed to increase access to the outdoors for children with physical impairments.

His new organization, Nature for All, will give these youths a chance to learn about and experience the natural world through braille nature trails and other accessible outdoor areas and special educational programs. As of 2010, there were over 1.5 million school-age children in

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By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County has emerged as a hub of technology.

What many are unaware of is that it’s the home of the data centers for Toyota through JM Family Enterprises, New York Life, Publix Supermarkets and the data center tracking for all of UPS. “We’ve got an abundance of fiber optic cables,” said Randall Toussaint, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.

But what Toussaint and others in the community are starting to see is after the economic downturn, there has been a rise in entrepreneurs in the digital realm.

“Folks who had worked previously in the technology arena are now going into more innovative positions and creating their own companies,” Toussaint said.

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About 24 techies attended the first networking meeting. the talent out of home offices and basements.

“We have an incredible talent base here where people work within their homes, they telecommute, but they are not connected to the community,” Morris said. “We want to figure out how we can create this network that in essence will create more jobs in the community and keep dollars in the community during the day and prevent the thing that I hate the most, which is the traffic on Ga. 400.”

Morris is a proponent of keeping tax dollars and talent local.

“We want to give people an opportunity to not only live and work here, but we want to give them an opportunity to play here as well,” Morris said.

At the meet up were about two dozen people, some representing startups in the technology field as well as the chamber’s economic development staff.

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Marc Morris, president of Talmadge Group, meets with Mike Nelson, a software automation architect, during a tech forum in Forsyth County.

In future meetings, Morris said there will be speakers talking about issues important to the community.

“We have one of the strongest data backbones that exist right here in our community, so it makes it a great place for technology companies to work,” Morris said. “We have local companies, small businesses who just want to find out what is this about. The largest focus is business entrepreneurs and technology professionals.”

One of these entrepreneurs was Johns Creek-based Mike Nelson, who said he was

looking to move into Forsyth County.

Nelson provides software automation, architecture, mentoring and coaching.

“I help people get to the cloud and a lot of people, especially small businesses, don’t have the staff to do that,” Nelson said.

Other attendees included software developers Philip Martin of Roswell and David Hancock, who has a startup called Suwanee Creek Software.

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Toussaint said the chamber wants to make sure they have

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Organizers say they want to host the tech forum once a month. The next will take place in the first week of November.

But don’t expect to see the event posted on the chamber’s website.

“This entire event was purely marketed using social media,” Toussaint said. “We did that so we could speak to the audience we wanted to attract in a manner that would speak to them.”

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Forsyth County home sales defy national trends Following up on last week’s reports that home sales fell across the country in August and on the recent report that pending home sales fell 1 percent during that period as well; I thought an advanced look at September sales data for Forsyth County may prove interesting.

In August we saw a very slight (1 percent) increase in the number of homes sold in Forsyth County over last year. At the time of writing this article, there have been 206 closed sales for September.

While I don’t track pending sales on an ongoing or historical basis, the current pending transactions scheduled to close in September is 155 which would leave the total number of homes sold at 361. We know that not all of the homes under contract will close on time and the final number will be less than 361, but the number sold in September 2013 was only 281.

It’s very likely that the number of sales will be far higher this September.

Through most of this year the number of homes sold has been down yearover-year so that trend appears to be reversing. It may be an end-of-summer / pre-fall push by buyers to be in a new home.

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KeyWorth Bank rated ‘5 Star’ for 6 consecutive quarters JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – KeyWorth Bank has earned the highest rating from the nation’s bank rating firm, BauerFinancial Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida, for the last six consecutive quarters. This latest “5 Star” rating is based on June 30 financial data.

Established in 2007, KeyWorth Bank operates through six offices in Alpharetta, Cumming, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Marietta.

BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983.

No institution pays BauerFinancial to rate it, nor can any choose to be excluded. Consumers may obtain free star ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.

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Jackson Healthcare hires Gianni Betti as new chef ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Jackson Healthcare has hired noted Tuscan chef Gianni Betti as the new general manager and chef at its company dining room, Ciao Bella.

Betti, who was born and raised in Reggello just outside of Florence, Italy, launched Antica Posta with his two brothers in Buckhead in 1999. It is the sister restaurant BETTI of Antica Posta in San Casciano, Italy.

“We are delighted to have such a wonderful chef now in house to cook meals for our employees,” said Shane Jackson, president of Jackson Healthcare.

“His expertise in creating incredible meals with fresh healthy ingredients fits perfectly into our vision for nutritional wellness. I know I can’t wait to see what he is making for lunch.”

Betti, a North Fulton resident, said he was looking forward to preparing food in a corporate environment so he could stay closer to home and his family.

“He will create food with Mediterranean flare, but we will still have the favorite traditional fare,” said Leslie Day-Harrell, vice president of property management for Jackson Healthcare. “We have a heavy emphasis on healthy eating, and the food speaks for itself.”

Margolis named interim CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital ATLANTA – Marilyn Margolis, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, has been named interim chief executive officer of the hospital. This comes after former Emory Johns Creek CEO Craig McCoy was appointed CEO of Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, effective Sept. 1.

MARGOLIS Margolis has held the positions of VP of operations and CNO at Emory Johns Creek Hospital since 2011. Prior to that, she served in various positions at Emory including: director of nursing for Emory Healthcare’s Emergency Services, director of nursing for neurosciences at Emory University Hospital and director of nursing operations at Emory University Hospital.

“I am honored and excited to serve as interim CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital,” Margolis said. “Our goal is to make the hospital run smoothly and seamlessly during this transition time.”

Medical research facility relocates to Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Atlanta Institute of Medicine and Research has moved its offices to Alpharetta from Sandy Springs and will change its name to the Institute for Advanced Medical Research.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Research (IAMR) conducts neurological research, including studies in the area of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adult and adolescent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fibromyalgia and anxiety.

“We wanted our offices to be more convenient for people who want to participate in our research studies,” said Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, medical director of IAMR. “The name selection better describes what we do. Not only do we conduct research but we also provide educational resources to those who need more information about these diseases.”

Dr. Axt joins Advanced Integrative Medicine ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Advanced Integrative Medicine (AIM) welcomes Dr. Michael Axt to its team of experienced doctors. AIM has been serving the Alpharetta community for over 10 years by combining the medical, homeopathic and chiropractic approach to health care in a unique way that maximizes patient outcomes.

Axt graduated from Life University in 2011 and specializes in sports injuries including shoulders, ankles and knees. Utilizing specific chiropractic adjustments coupled with soft tissue mobilization techniques and strengthening programs, Axt is able to help the body heal quickly and completely.

To learn more, visit www.aimedicine.com.

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CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR & FESTIVAL HOUSE ON HORROR HILL

Haunted House on the corner of Ga. 9 and Wills Rd., across from the Ferrari dealership.

Thursday through Sunday every week in October. Thursday 7-11 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.midnight. Admission is $12.

Parking available in the gravel lot behind the haunted house. Visit gahouseonhorrorhill.com for more info.

64TH ANNUAL MASONIC LODGE BBQ

What: 64th annual Roswell Masonic Lodge BBQ with old-fashioned overnight slow cooking.

Where: Roswell Masonic Lodge, 1054 Alpharetta St., Roswell When: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $8 for adults, $3 for kids Info: There will be pulled pork, Brunswick Stew, slaw, cakes and pies.

The barbecue benefits local charities.

Phone: 678-205-4207

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PARANOIA HAUNTED HOUSE

What: Haunted House Where: 261 Marietta Rd., Canton When: Oct. 3 through Nov. 1 beginning each night at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 for tickets Info: The Haunted House runs until everyone who purchased a ticket has gone through.

Online: paranoiahaunt.com

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What: Frances Patton Statham, author of “Roswell Women,” to be featured at a book signing.

Where: The Roswell Visitor’s Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell When: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: Books available for purchase, light refreshments will be provided.

Online: visitroswellga.com

MUSIC: SWING & JAZZ CONCERT BY REFLECTIONS

What: An afternoon of swing and jazz music performed by the band, Reflections Where: Historic Roswell Town Square near the Roswell Visitor’s Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell When: Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: Presented by Atlanta Pays It Forward, Visit Roswell and the Roswell Parks & Recreation Department Online: visitroswellga.com

WIDESPREAD PANIC

What: Concert by the American rock band Widespread Panic Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $58.80 Online: vzwamp.com

Cumming Country Fair & Festival at the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming.

Wed., Oct. 8 through Sun., Oct. 12. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wed. & Thur.; 4 p.m. to midnight Fri.; 10 a.m. to midnight Sat.; and 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. Admission, $7 for adults, $3 for ages 5 to 18, free for children 4 and under.

No coolers, alcohol or pets are allowed. Visit cummingfair.net for more info.

RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN

Cemetery tour begins at Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ, 29 South Main St., Alpharetta. Saturday, Oct. 11 & Sunday, Oct. 12, times vary. $10.50 online, $15 at the door.

Reservations are required.

Visit atlantatheatretogo.com/ alpharetta-tour-tickets/ for more info.

BILL MIZE IN CONCERT

What: Grammy award winning guitarist, Bill Mize in concert Where: The Six String Social Club at Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell When: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Advanced tickets: $30 + tax, at the door: $35 + tax Info: Bill Mize is a guitarist who is a past winner of the Walnut Valley Festival Fingerstyle Competition in Winfield, Kansas.

Online: sixstringsocialclub.com

FANDOM FARE

What: Georgia Philharmonic presents “Fandom Fare,” the first program of the season.

Where: Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Rd., Marietta When: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Cost: $25 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for students Info: Music dedicated to Anime and other animation. Including the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from the film Fantasia.

Online: georgiaphilharmonic.org/ index.html

YOUTH DAY PARADE

64th annual Youth Day Parade and cookout on Canton Street.

Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.

Free to all. Parade ends at Roswell Area Park with a free for children. Inflatables and games as well. Visit www.roswellgov. com for more info.

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RACES & BENEFITS: MIDWAY MISSION POSSIBLE 5K & FESTIVAL

What: 5K run/walk Peachtree qualifier and kid’s obstacle course, followed by a family friendly festival with music, food, jump house/slide, kid’s games and more.

Where: Midway United Methodist, 5025 Atlanta Hwy., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $25-$30 to register for the race; $15 for kid’s obstacle course Info: Event will benefit Wellspring Living, and help girls ages 12-25 that are survivors of childhood sex trafficking. The 5K will start and end on site.

Online: midwayumc.org

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL

What: “Big Fish the Musical!” presented by West Productions Where: WFHS Studio West Productions, 4155 Drew Rd., Cumming When: Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $8 to $12 Info: Showtimes vary. The musical is based off of the novel by Daniel Wallace and the film directed by Tim Burton.

Online: Visit their Facebook page: Studio West Presents “Big Fish the Musical!”

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There’s an APP for that For your ears and your world Can you imagine being able to stream the sounds from your iPhones and iPads directly into hearing devices that NO ONE else can see?

What if you could answer or make phone calls and clearly hear the person on the other end through both ears?

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“Another leap forward has been the very successful extended wear option.”

These devices are invisible to others, worn 24/7 for months at a time, and have no batteries to change. If you have a mild to moderate hearing loss, this cutting edge option may be right for you.

As the local community’s leading link to better hearing over the past 16 years, Dr. Deborah Woodward and her staff at the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center have successfully led thousands of

hearing challenged patients to a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Dr. Woodward offers patients not only improved day to day communication, but also the solutions to those challenging listening environments such as restaurants, group meetings, phone communication, and yes, that age old argument between spouses on the “correct” loudness of the television volume.

Countless devices and services are now being marketed to assist the hearing challenged but like fingerprints, no two ears are the same.

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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions.

Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder.

Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain.

ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years.

Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities.

2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.

3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly.

4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.

6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg.

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Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards.

Treatment is very rewarding. The first medications to be approved by the FDA belonged to a non-stimulant group of medications: Atomoxetine. The FDA later approved stimulants such as methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts. Group delivered cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended in some cases as a supportive treatment.

If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.

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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery?

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract.

The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages,

light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye.

Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation.

The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US

and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%.

What is laser cataract surgery?

With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater

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amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure.

Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result.

Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery.

How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery?

In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens.

Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery.

What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery?

• A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery?

Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract

and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser.

How long has the procedure been performed?

Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades.

The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013.

What should I expect on the day of surgery?

Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches as part of the procedure.

What should I expect after surgery?

After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours.

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Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms. Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and even drive themselves to their post-op day one appointment!

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You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes.

Please call 678-688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.

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Thyroid disorders and surgery

By BRYANT T. CONGER, M.D. Your thyroid gland is an organ in the neck that makes hormones to regulate certain functions in your body like metabolism, heart rate, sweating, and energy consumption.

The thyroid is DR. CONGER located in the middle of the lower neck, below the voice box, and wraps around the front half of the trachea (windpipe). You can’t always feel a normal thyroid gland.

Diseases of the thyroid are very common, affecting millions of Americans.

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Thyroid enlargement, due to overor underactivity (often called a goiter).

Nodules and tumors of the thyroid, both benign and malignant Treatment of thyroid problems are tailored to the condition and may include medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery to remove all or part of the gland.

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Estrogen balance is essential for achieving and maintaining fat loss.

Excess estrogen or “estrogen dominance” causes fat gain, water retention, bloating, and many other health and wellness issues.

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Battling the myths of mammography

By LYNN BAXTER, MD Director of women’s imaging, Northside Hospital

of such potentially lifesaving tests because of unfounded fears.

There are no sure things in medicine, but mammography is the gold standard when it comes to diagnosing breast cancer. When caught early, the disease has a greaterthan-98% likelihood of being cured. Regular mammograms have been proven to find breast cancer at its earliest stages, when treatments are most effective. However, many women fail to take advantage

Here are five mammogram excuses debunked.

I’m too busy. Mammograms take about 20 minutes, and the actual breast compression lasts for just a few seconds. Northside offers multiple convenient imaging locations across Metro Atlanta, with flexible hours including early morning, late evening and Saturday appointments.

The hospital’s ScreenAtlanta mobile mammography van also makes stops throughout the community.

I can’t afford it. Most private insurance plans cover a percentage or full cost of an annual mammogram. With support from Susan G. Komen for the Cure and It’s the Journey, Northside offers funding for mammograms and other diagnostic services for qualified applicants.

I’m afraid they may find something scary. Only 2 to 4 screening mammograms, of ev-

ery 1,000, lead to a diagnosis of cancer, according to the ACS. A mammogram increases your treatment options by catching breast cancer early.

I don’t have a family history of breast cancer.

Most women (75-85%) diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.

It will hurt. Schedule your screening one week after your period, when your breasts are less tender, and limit caffeine a few days prior to the screen.

You also can try a mild overthe-counter pain reliever about an hour before your appointment.

As the regional leader in diagnosing and treating breast cancer, Northside Hospital

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Northside Hospital offers digital mammography at all of its imaging centers, as well as 3D mammography in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Forsyth. To learn more about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and watch in-depth videos from experts, visit www.northside. com/healthcast. To schedule a mammogram, call (404) 8516577.

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By DR. USHMA PATEL, DMD Did you know that Oral Cancer Kills One American every Hour? Within 15 years Cancer will become the #1 Killer surpassing Heart Disease.

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You don’t have to be a smoker or ‘chew’ tobacco to develop oral cancer. Anyone can get it. Oral cancer kills more people each year than either skin cancer (malignant melanoma) or cervical cancer. Of the 20 most common cancers, oral and laryngeal cancers are the only two that have not had a significant improvement in survival rate over the last 20 years. And oral cancer has not had improvement in the death rate in the last 40 years!

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MOUNT PISGAH 39, ST. FRANCIS 20:

Patriots roll to victory over Knights after postponement Game pushed back despite nice weather

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Postponed a day, Mount Pisgah and St. Francis took the field last Saturday afternoon and the Patriots scored a vital 39-20 victory over the previously unbeaten Knights.

Statisticians for Mount Pisgah had the teams for just 19 first downs between them and a combined 402 yards of offense.

The longest drive mustered by either team was only 50 yards, as the two teams both scored on returns and started many of their drives near or across midfield.

The Patriots needed to go only 36 yards for their first score, a 9-yard pass from Aaron Winchester to Justin Gilvin.

St. Francis went 50 yards to tie the game on Avery Showell’s 1-yard run and took the lead 14-7 late in the first period on an 18-yard TD by Jordan Ferguson.

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Scoreboard Last week’s scores • Milton 37, Etowah 12 • Wheeler 28, Roswell 13 • Cambridge 45, North Atlanta 3 • Fellowship Christian 47, King’s Ridge 28 • Mount Pisgah 39, St. Francis 20

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Fortunately for the fans of the Mount Pisgah Patriots, the team’s football players do a better job on the field than school officials do at predicting the weather.

The school postponed its Homecoming game last Friday night against St. Francis to Saturday afternoon, making the call on Thursday afternoon when the weather forecast was for rain the next night.

When game time arrived Friday evening, the weather was clear, the sunset was gorgeous and Mount Pisgah’s stadium was empty. defensive effort, blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety, and the Patriots took a 16-14 halftime lead on an 11yard pass from Winchester to Oz Dixon.

The Patriots needed to go only 19 and 33 yards for their two second half offensive touchdowns, which came on short runs from Ben Miller and Winchester.

Max Miller returned an interception 27 yards for Mount Pisgah to expand its lead to 36-14, but the Knights matched that score on a 77yard kickoff return by A.J. Cummings.

A 25-yard field goal by Chase Clark closed out the scoring for the Patriots.

Chigwere led a Mount Pisgah defensive effort that limited the Knights’ run-oriented offense to just 78 yards rushing and 158 yards total.

Chigwere was credited with six solo tackles, six assists, two tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery.

Dixon had three tackles for a loss. Nicky Piccapietra recovered a fumble and Ben Miller also had an interception, as the Patriots came up with four turnovers.

“Our defense played really well in the second half,” Mount Pisgah coach Mike Forrester said. “They are fast and physical, but we played one of our better games. Shingi had an

outstanding game.”

The Patriots had a modest 244 yards of offense, with Winchester 17 of 31 passing for 151 yards. The Knights sacked him four times and held the Patriots to under 100 yards rushing.

“This was the first big game in our program’s history, and I thought defensively we played well enough to win,” St. Francis coach Brennan Booth said.

The game was the Region 6-A East opener for both teams. Both are now 4-1 overall, with the Knights coming into the game ranked slightly higher in the Class A private school power rankings (ninth) than Mount Pisgah (12th),

This week’s games • Cherokee at Milton • Roswell at Pope • Centennial at Alpharetta • Chattahoochee at Johns Creek • Northview at South Forsyth • Cambridge at Sprayberry • Therrell at Blessed Trinity • Mount Pisgah at Fellowship Christian • Whitefield at King’s Ridge • St. Francis at Pinecrest which has won four straight after an opening loss.

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Moore, Hurst lead Bears to easy victory White’s opening kickoff TD return sets tone MILTON, Ga. – Cambridge jumped out to a 35-0 lead after one quarter and went on to a 45-3 victory last Friday night over North Atlanta.

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NORTHVIEW FLEXING MUSCLES IN 6-AAAAAA:

Unbeaten Titans making big strides behind defense Team faces biggest test of season

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In their first 12 seasons of varsity football, the Northview Titans never had a winning record, never made the playoffs and won just three games in a three-year stretch from 2008 to 2010.

The Titans began working their way toward respectability the past few seasons, sporting offenses that scored a lot of points. But the team still surrendered games with scores such as 42-30, 36-35, 56-42, 58-48, 35-28 and 33-29 – all with Northview on the losing side.

This year, it has been different.

With a mostly veteran cast on defense this season plus a few key additions to the team’s roster, Northview head coach Chad Davenport had an inkling that the Titans might be ready to take the leap from a liability on defense to one that could win games for you.

The Titans began to show some signs of defensive improvement last year, but the team is vastly better this year –something Davenport could see coming.

“Going to camp, I began to see some indications that we could be pretty good defensively,” Davenport said.

Davenport credits bringing back linebacker coach Bo Lumpkin as a major reason for that. “[Lumpkin] worked for me when I was first got here, but he hasn’t been with us the past few seasons,” Davenport said. “And he said he thought we can be pretty good.”

Five games into the season, the Titans are 5-0 and they are “pretty good.” They have allowed just four touchdowns and are winning by an average of more than 36 points a game.

Those numbers are somewhat deceptive, as the first four teams on the Northview schedule have won only one game among themselves.

A 28-14 victory over West Forsyth answered some of the questions that exist regarding how much better Northview actually is.

The Titans face an even more strenuous test this Friday night when they play at South Forsyth and must

contain running back Tyler LaFlamme, who rushed for over 400 yards and five touchdowns in the War Eagles’ most recent win over Chattahoochee.

Northview and South Forsyth are tied with Alpharetta at 4-0 in Region 6-AAAAAA, but both Northview and South Forsyth have what Davenport describes as “back-loaded schedules.”

“I thought going 4-1 at this point would be realistic,” Davenport said, with the team exceeding his expectations.

Things began to improve defensively for Northview when former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Dan Owens took over as defensive coordinator after the 2012 season.

Before Owens came on board, the team had a different defensive coordinator every year.

“When Dan came in, he finally gave us some stability and we were fortunate to have some kids fall into our laps that are really good players,” Davenport said.

The Titans’ defense revolves around an excellent group of linebackers, two outstanding bookends in the line and a big time talent in the secondary.

“Our four linebackers are as good as any combination in the state as a group,” Davenport said. The Titans feature Devan Johnson and Malcolm Conn on the outside and junior Joseph Macrina in the middle, with hybrid linebacker/safety Clay French lining up at linebacker in certain situations and giving the team a versatile performer able to help in several areas.

They play behind a D-line led by ends Connor Owens (Dan’s son) and Turner Fortin, also the son of a former Atlanta Falcon and a transfer from Johns Creek. Davenport says both are having excellent seasons, and noted, “They don’t make mistakes and they play hard on every play.”

Solidifying the secondary is junior Josh Moran, who was at Northview as a freshman and transferred to Buford. Now he is back with the Titans this season.

Davenport says Moran has made a big impact on the team on both sides of the ball and as a returner, emerging as one

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WHEELER 28, ROSWELL 13 :

Hornets’ offense sputters in defeat Mistakes cost team lead in region

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – After three consecutive impressive wins against their three main rivals, everything that could do wrong did go wrong for the Roswell Hornets last Friday night.

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Roswell dominated the game statistically, leading decisively in first downs (20-7) and doubling yards gained (right around 400 yards to 200).

But the Hornets’ offense allowed more points than it scored (14-13), gave the Wildcats another seven points on a fumbled punt and failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities.

The Roswell defense held up its end, limiting Wheeler to just one unaided score, and even that was not entirely negative, as it gave the offense, trailing 21-13, a chance to tie the game with plenty of time on the clock.

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by the Hornets fizzled in the closing minutes, Roswell had one last chance after Mechane Slade returned a punt 36 yards to the Wheeler 36 with 45 seconds on the clock. But on second-and-1 from the 27, James Whitaker barely avoided a sack with a hurried pass and it was intercepted and returned for a touchdown, the second scoring return for the Wildcats.

The Hornets quickly fell behind 7-0 after a fumbled punt at the Roswell 25, and never really hit their stride against a team that came into the game 0-3 in the region and 1-4 overall.

Roswell tied the game 7-7 on a 7-yard pass from Whitaker to Jayden Comma early in the second quarter after a short drive, with neither team scoring the rest of the half.

The Hornets are now one of four teams in the region with one loss, but remain in good shape in the playoff race despite the disappointing setback.

Slade nearly broke an 80-yard run midway through the quarter, but he was tackled near midfield and the Hornets were forced to punt. The half ended with Roswell at the Wheeler 11.

The Hornets were driving on their first series of the third period, but the Wildcats recovered a fumble and returned it 60 yards for the go-ahead score.

Roswell’s Sheldon Evans broke loose on the next play for 56 yards, but a holding called nullified his touchdown

run. The Hornets reached the Wheeler 20 with the aid of a roughing the passer penalty against the Wildcats on fourth down, but stalled there.

Slade got behind the Wheeler secondary to catch a 72-yard touchdown pass from Whitaker early in the fourth quarter, but the PAT snap was off target, leaving the Hornets behind 14-13.

The Roswell defense came up with a series of three-andouts, but the Hornets again fumbled the ball away midway through the period and this time the Wheeler offense finally produced some points.

Jacobi Green, who scored the first Wheeler touchdown on an 11-yard run, broke loose for 50 yards and a score with 4:17 to play.

A holding penalty and a sack halted a promising Roswell drive, and Green’s 76-yard interception return ended the Hornets’ final hopes, dropping Roswell to 2-1 in the region and 3-2 overall.

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MILTON 37, ETOWAH 12:

Milton Eagles overpower Etowah Fortune catching five passes for 77 yards.

Ethan Suda kicked a 31-yard field goal and Brisker scored twice in the second quarter on runs of 34 and 8 yards, finishing with 124 yards on 14 carries. Chris Turner added 90 yards on 20 attempts.

Etowah had less than 50 yards of offense in the half and had just one first down until the final two minutes of the second period. Etowah put together a pair of scoring

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Milton salted away the game early and led Etowah 31-0 at the half. The Eagles scored on four long drives of between 59 and 69 yards and followed up with a touchdown after a fumble recovery in

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The Eagles rolled up almost 400 yards of offense, rushing for 238 and passing for 160. Milton’s defense allowed just 226 yards and limited Etowah’s almost 200 yards per game rusher to just 20 yards on the night.

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT:

King’s Ridge teaches healthy habits

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Cafeteria food has a certain reputation. Lots of fried food and grease. Want pizza every day? Go for it. How about fries? Why not? In terms of healthy eating, it typically leaves a lot to be desired.

That trend has been reversed in recent years, due in large part to the efforts of people like Jamie Oliver, celebrity chef and health nut.

Locally, one school has taken healthy to heart.

King’s Ridge Christian School not only encourages its kids to eat healthy through lessons and school work, it also serves some very healthy food, with nothing fried allowed.

Rarely will you find pizza or French fries; they are replaced with chicken teriyaki or vegetables. There are only two vending machines on campus and both serve healthy snacks and drinks.

One way the school is getting through to the students is to get them while they are young. Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders attend a class from physical education teacher Connie Sheets called “Mrs. Sheets’ Café.” There, they

learn all about which foods are healthy and which are not, as well as trying new types of food from other cultures.

And they are eating it up.

“A lot of the children, they can be intimidated by food.

Their palette is not developed yet,” said Jordan Posey, school chef and food services director with SAGE, a culinary service.

“We encourage them to smell and taste everything we put before them.”

They are taught to use a simple color system – red means only a little, yellow means some more and green is unlimited servings. A plate should be mostly veggies (green), with only a little meat or fatty foods (red).

“They learn how food affects your body. God created all these foods and all affect us in different ways,” said Sheets.

Together, Sheets and Posey think up menus and shop for healthy foods they think the children will enjoy.

One such innovation was “sun butter,” similar to peanut butter but made with sunflower seeds.

It avoids any potential allergies and is just as healthy in a PB&J sandwich.

Being a P.E. instructor,

Sheets goes over the healthybody aspects of the foods.

Posey prepares the food from scratch.

Nearly all the food served in the school is made from scratch.

From the daily soups to salad dressings to even the drinks – fruit-infused water, anyone?

Even things kids don’t often like – broccoli – can become a big hit, said Sheets, if presented properly.

“We called it ‘broccoli nachos,’” she said, serving cheesy broccoli. “It’s all about marketing.”

Sheets said she will sit and eat with the kids, showing them different foods.

“They will eat what I eat and they ask questions about it,” she said.

Even so, Brussels sprouts are still a hard sell, she said.

Beyond the classroom, Sheets said the children have to learn to look critically at what they eat.

They learn that portion sizes that they get at restaurants are skewed. A field trip to a local restaurant showed there were four servings on one plate.

Healthy eating begins and

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King’s Ridge Christian School students eat healthy, tasty food in their school cafeteria. Asparagus, Teriyaki chicken, ginger carrots and rice is on today’s menu. ends with moderation.

“Everything is OK in moderation,” said Posey. “Kids don’t need to know about calorie-counting diet. We don’t talk about it. We do talk about what is healthy and unhealthy, what foods to eat, portion sizes and exercise.”

Cade Chadwick, 8, is in the KRCS third grade and a member of Mrs. Sheets’ Café.

He said he has learned much from the Café.

“I like the food,” he said.

“My favorite foods are the fruits and vegetables.”

The weirdest thing he ate was the broccoli nachos.

“I didn’t think I would like it,” he said. “But I tried it and I did.”

He took his lessons home with him to his parents and got them thinking more about the foods he learns about at school, he said.

“Almost all of the plate is supposed to be green and yellow and a little red,” Cade said.

“Mom didn’t know that.”

The parents are eager to learn, Sheets said.

At school open houses, parents quickly find Mrs. Sheets’ Café to learn what their children are eating.

“They are very interested,” she said.

For more on King’s Ridge Christian School and its food services, visit them online at www.kingsridgecs.org.

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Expo: Johns Creek businesses on display at annual event Continued from Page 1 nies to the visitors making the rounds.

Bemont said the Expo is not just about introducing one’s business to the other exhibitors and visitors. It is also about making new contacts and finding new local businesses that can help you.

“It is always a good thing to be able to do business with people you know and live in

your town. It helps when you have a relationship with the other guy, whether you’re his customer or he is yours. Sometimes, it works out that they are both,” Bemont said.

Johns Creek Mike Bodker said he was pleased to see so many businesses contributing to the vibrancy of the city.

“This is by far the largest business showcase in Johns Creek. We can’t ask for more than that,” Bemont said.

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Mayor Mike Bodker does the honors at the JC Business Expo ribbon cutting as dignitaries look on.

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Sheila T. Gregory came to the Expo as executive director of the Institute for Scholarly Writing and Critical Thinking. But after visiting the Johns Creek Arts Center booth, she left an artist.

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Utopia gastropub blends art, taste, class JC eatery has something for everyone

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfuton.com Utopia. n. A place of ideal perfection. Cit. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The newest nightspot in Johns Creek oozes understated cool.

Owner Jamal Sahri is a restaurateur noted in New York not only for his eateries but as an artist of renown as well.

His sixth restaurant, Utopia at Medlock Bridge Road and Wilson Road, is a bar-loungegastro pub that offers a dining experience for those who what a change from the look-alike chains that pop up everywhere.

Restaurant operator Joe Gonzalez says it is a different kind of place from the look-alike restaurants you see up and down the road. First, there is the original Sahri art on the wall.

The food is superior with a wide selection and an ambiance that is unique, he said.

“We’re your local bar with food that is unique,” Gonzalez said. “This is not typical bar food.”

Instead, one finds pastas, seafood, blackened shrimp and of course, a great steak.

He calls it American food with international flair.

“We do some gourmet foods – with the fine dining you find at Viand Rouge,” he said. “But it’s not expensive.”

Asked who the typical customer is, Gonzalez says it depends on the time. Early

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Utopia owner Jamal Sahri, left, and operator Joe Gonzalez cut the ribbon recently at Utopia surrounded by Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce members, including Mayor Mike Bodker. evenings, the forty and fiftysomethings trend in. A bit later on, the thirtysomethings are more likely to mingle.

And from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., it is turned over to the millennials. Paneled wood and leather chairs and couches set a tone of boardroom elegance.

“We have a dining area for about 30 tables – four-tops and tables with high chairs. But we want to be a place where people meet and socialize too,” he said.

“There are TVs around the bar, but Utopia is no sports bar.

“You come in, and there’s not a lot of loud music,” Gonzalez said. “We know people like to have a conversation.

When the younger crowd comes in, we have an internet jukebox that is really popular.”

It is a small but friendly place with lots of room to sit down and just enjoy company.

We’re your local bar with food that is unique. This is not typical bar food.”

JOE GONZALEZ Utopia gastro pub operator

There is a pool table and a tabletop shuffleboard for people who like to do something with their hands while they talk.

The mood is relaxed.

It has a fine selection of craft beers as well as top brand bourbons and scotches.

“Jamal wants a nice bar.

But what sets us apart is our food,” Gonzalez said. “That’s the differential.”

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Restaurant operator Joe Gonzalez talks with a cigar merchant about carrying cigars for patrons. Hanging on the wall behind them are some of owner Jamal Sahri’s original artwork that hangs in galleries nationally.

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The fall vegetable garden Pleasant, breezy days and cool evenings signal the transition from summer to fall has begun. Fall is a great time for vegetable gardening and if you are a fan of leafy greens, this is surely to be your favorite growing season.

A great way to eat locally and healthier is to grow your own food. As we begin the fall season, it is a perfect time to start growing the cooler weather loving plants. One of my favorites to grow is kale.

Most people by now have heard of kale and its health benefits.

Those benefits have not been exaggerated, and kale tops the charts of nutritious vegetables. But did you also know it is very easy to grow?

Kale can grow in our area year round with some help, but it does best in spring or fall. Kale grows quickly and will produce all season to provide you with lots of healthy greens.

Adding extra greens to your diet with their high antioxidant and mineral content is a great

Recipe book Kale Chips: Remove center stalk from kale and break leaves into medium sized pieces.

Lay flat in a pan that has been lightly sprayed with olive oil and then spray the kale with oil as well.

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Kale can be cooked or eaten raw. You can use it in salads, green drinks and as a healthy snack.

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In addition to kale, there are lots of other vegetables that grow well in the fall. I talked with Master Gardener Mel Brannen about which ones are best and other fall growing tips: What are the best types of vegetables to grow in the fall?

Brannen: Cold weather vegetables can often ‘overwinter,’ meaning they will mature in the fall and remain harvestable throughout the winter.

Green, leafy vegetables: kale, arugula, radicchio, Swiss chard, collards, mustard greens, bok choi, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage.

Root vegetables: beets, radishes, onions, rutabaga, carrots, turnips, fennel.

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Garden: Continued from Page 38 beds not being used, for overwintering?

Brannen: Whenever you have a garden bed not actively growing, you should always cover it with something. That something is better if it’s growing so it can actively feed your soil – I recommend a mix of red clover and winter rye.

What is your favorite fall veggie to grow?

Brannen: The successful ones. I love beets, and they are always successful. We enjoy eating both the greens and the beet root as well as using them in casseroles and soups. Other favorites are lettuce, savoy cabbage, sugar snap peas and onions.

Is there any season extenders you use or recommend?

Brannen: For years, we have used old sheets held down with a few bricks on our beds of fragile vegetables whenever there is a frost prediction. Lay the sheets down the evening or night of the frost

and secure them with bricks or heavy rocks and remove them sometime the next day. This simple technique protects even fragile lettuce from frost and allows us to harvest well into December. Broccoli, beets, cabbage, arugula, chard, kale and collards are cold hardy and don’t need this protection.

If you do not have adequate space for a garden, consider container gardening. Many leafy greens do well in containers. You can use large pots to grow kale, collards, Swiss chard, lettuces and herbs.

Buy plugs at your local garden shop and plant as soon as possible for best results.

Remove outer leaves when you harvest so the plant can continue to grow. As temperatures drop, pots can be brought inside to extend the season.

A lot of the fall edibles also work nicely as decorative gardens.

You can do a combination of green and purple kale plants, Swiss chard and pansies or violas for a delightful fall garden bed. Pretty to look at, and best of all, you can eat them too.

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What about Bob? Friends honor Hagan What are we going to do about Bob Hagan? He’s a regular guy who happens to be in a position to help others, and does so willingly.

He seems that everywhere there is a fundraiser, there’s Bob Hagan. Likely as not, the affair would be held at his house on Stroup Road. He is a board member or past board member of just about any nonprofit I can think of … North Fulton Community Charities, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the Roswell Historical Society and the Roswell Child Development Center. He is a past Rotary Club president and today a district governor. Well, you get the idea.

What has anybody ever done for Bob though? That is what Claudia Wood wondered. So she and husband Jere Wood, erstwhile mayor of Roswell, decided they would do something for Bob Hagan.

They are his neighbors on Stroup Road, but while Bob lives in one of the mediumsized mansions on that street, the Woods’ place is, well, different. First if you’ve never been there, you won’t find it. It is not off the beaten path, because the road (and I use the road in only the most liberal interpretation of the word) has never been defeated.

Let’s just say the Wood driveway has a surly truce with the combustion engine that will allow some four-wheeled vehicles limited access to the property. Usually, such soirees do offer transportation through woods down the unpaved track about an eighth of a mile to the little vale where the Wood domicile sits – equally equipped for political fundraiser or a keg party for the Delta Tau Deltas.

Having reached the bottom of the hill personally escorted by hizzoner the mayor in his latest automotive toy, I managed to extricate myself from the sidecar (actually I just took it off) and surveyed the 70 or so folks who had come not to praise Caesar but to eat the fried fish and hush puppies deliciously rendered by Adele’s of Canton Street.

In due course of the festivities, Bob’s friends gathered to shine for once the spotlight on him. They had a lot to say, for he has not only given his time and his money to many causes, he has given of himself.

And it was the last bit that people remembered most. His friends were asked to share a “Bob moment” with the others.

The Rev. Malone Dodson, pastor emeritus of Roswell United Methodist Church, recalled soon after his retirement he told Bob he would be taking his bride on a trip. Bob asked what day they would leave,

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In due course of the festivities, Bob’s friends gathered to shine for once the spotlight on him.

They had a lot to say, for he has not only given his time and his money to many causes, he has given of himself.

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From left, Carol Abreu and Bob Hagan enjoy a moment with their hosts, Claudia and Jere Wood. and informed the Rev. Dodson not worry about getting to the airport.

He would have a limousine squire them to Hartsfield with proper dignity and circumstance as befits the good minister and his bride.

At the appointed day and hour, there was a knock at the Dodson abode. Said limousine was in the driveway and before him was the chauffeur in full livery, with black tie and suit and a black chauffeur hat.

Under the hat was Bob. He would take them to Hartsfield and pick them up upon their return. That was Hagan personal touch.

Pal Mickey Deaton said he was the thread that held to fabric of the community together.

“There’s no one with as big a heart as Bob,” he said.

Of course, it was not all hearts and flowers. Leave it to Pam Billingsley, site coordinator of Bulloch Hall, to remember a South African safari in which she and her husband accompanied Bob and friends.

She recalled seeing Bob wander down to where some animals were grazing so he could get a closer look. He suddenly encountered three warthogs.

Billingsley said it was a close call to say who squealed the loudest and ran – Bob or the hogs.

Jacque Digieso, executive director of the Cottage School in Roswell, remembered another time on safari in South Africa. A friend gave a Bob visor to wear on the sun-drenched veldt, which instead of being open at the crown, contained a full complement of hair for the

Four buddies come to honor their friend. From left are Mickey Deaton, Lou Tabickman, Joe Digieso and Roger Wise Jr.

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filially challenged Bob. Good-naturedly, he not only accepted it but wore it. As they set off in a large Landcruiser, they were joined by four other couples.

As the group marveled at the landscape and the animals on the veldt, it naturally became hot, Digieso said.

So Bob took off the visor – and the hair – to wipe his brow, and eight eyeballs nearly popped from their respective heads.

And so it goes. One after another, they stood to remember a friend. Each in their way recalled his deeds, the good times and always his personal touch.

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Titans: Continued from Page 31 of the team’s main running threats.

The past few seasons, the Titans have had some standout skill position players, with a quarterback (Evan Jacks) and a running back (Terence Upshaw) who are either starting or playing regularly at Wofford College and Appalachian State University respectively.

Northview still has a tal-

ented, college-bound quarterback in D.J. Pearson, who has accepted an offer from Arkansas State. A favorite target of his is one of the state’s best high school receivers, Matty Biondich. The team has a full complement of backs and receivers who can cause problems for opposing defenses.

In a recent Northview victory, six different players scored the team’s six touchdowns. Moran and returning starter Nathan Phillips share the running back duties, with Phillips breaking several

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Biondich is out for a few games with an injury, but Jair Anderson and Justin Westbrook have given Pearson reliable targets, and the quarterback’s numbers remain among the state’s best.

Through five games, Pearson has completed about 65 percent of his passes for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns with just one interception.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on November 3, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-14-16 Thompson Street/Comprehensive Plan Consideration of approval of the Thompson Street connector plan as an amendment to the Old Milton Corridor character area within the Comprehensive Plan.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

City of Johns Creek Public Meeting for SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road (Operational Improvement Project) From Parson Road (west) to Medlock Bridge Road P.I. No. 0012788 On Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the City of Johns Creek, City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Council Chambers, Johns Creek, GA 30097, the City of Johns Creek will hold a Public Meeting concerning SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road (Operational Improvements), Project in the northern part of Fulton County.

SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road (Operational Improvements) proposes to reduce traffic congestion by providing turn lane improvements, medians and the addition of an 8 to 10-foot sidewalk along both sides of SR120. The project is an approximately 1.5 mile section of roadway from Parson Road (west) to Medlock Bridge Road.

“D.J. has been the trigger man on offense for three years,” Davenport said. “He knows what we want to do.

He’s not perfect, but he’s a great leader. Having more weapons has done nothing but make him better.”

Pearson and his teammates

cleared their first serious hurdle in their last game against West Forsyth. The bar for Friday’s game against South Forsyth is a little higher, and the Titans are looking to clear even greater heights before the best season in school history reaches its conclusion.

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PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers October 9, 2014 3:00 P.M.

PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers October 16, 2014 3:00 P.M.

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APPLICANT Rocket Farm Restaurants, LLC d/b/a The El Felix 1130 Avalon Blvd.

Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

APPLICANT Kona Macadamia, Inc. d/b/a Kona Grill 5100 Avalon Blvd.

Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

Owner Rocket Farm Restaurants, LLC Registered Agent William Ford Fry

Owner Kona Macadamia, Inc. Registered Agent Michele Stumpe

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR RECORD STORAGE AND SHREDDING SERVICES BID #15-006 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for RECORDS STORAGE AND SHREDDING SERVICES from a qualified company for all city departments.

The meeting will be conducted between the hours of 4:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. The meeting will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation.

The Bid document will be available online Thursday, October 2, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on October 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling (Cindy Jenkins, Engineer Manager – 678-512-3269).

For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions and provide comments.

Comments concerning this project will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Please submit your comments to: Tom Black Director of Public Works Attn: Cindy Jenkins City of Johns Creek 12000 Findley Rd., Ste. 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Email: info@johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200

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Young Harris College YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Several local students were recognized at the 2014 Honors Ceremony held at Susan B.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 tion landed a Jonesboro man in custody Sept. 25.

Police were called to the Wells Fargo Bank on North Point Parkway after DeShawn Michael McDade, 22, of Jonesboro, raised suspicions.

He had entered the bank and tried to pass a check made out to him from the board of education for $860. The teller told police the check appeared fraudulent. When she called to verify it, she was told it was fake.

When police tried to take

Harris Chapel at Young Harris College. Mary Ellen Norwood of Roswell was presented with the Pro Musica Camerata Award, which is a monetary award that is given to an outstanding music or theater major.

Diana Soledad Di Marco of Alpharetta was presented with the Outstanding Sophomore Scholar Athlete Award at the 2014 Honors Ceremony. The award is presented to the sophomore student-athMcDade into custody, he allegedly tried to flee, fighting with police until he was subdued.

He was charged with obstruction, forgery and identity fraud.

Jewels taken from home ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Relais Trace resident reported $18,000 in jewelry stolen from her home in September.

The victim told police she keeps her jewelry in a box. She last checked the box’s contents Aug. 25 and everything was accounted for. When she checked again Sept. 22, three pieces were missing – a gold neck-

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Grace Mason of Alpharetta was recently presented with the Edwin Gerschefski Piano Scholarship at the 2014 Honors Ceremony.

The scholarship honors the memory of pianist, pedagogue and administrator Edwin Gerschefski, and is awarded to outstanding music majors who exhibit diligence and exceptional ability as pianists. lace, valued at $8,000, a gold bracelet with diamonds, valued at $4,500, and another gold bracelet, valued at $6,000.

Nothing else appeared stolen in the home.

Kitty colony attacked ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An argument between roommates Sept.

20 turned violent when one party attacked a colony of feral cats.

The reporting party told police she had established a colony near their apartment complex for feral cats, including shelter and water bowls.

She and her roommate got into an argument. Afterward, the roommate went to the colony and kicked over the bowls and shelter.

$20K in jewels stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Lexington Woods Lane home was burgled Sept. 27, with $20,000 in jewelry reported stolen.

The victim told police he left his home about 6:50 p.m.

He received an email alarm

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The Fulton County School System (FCSS) is not one of the 26 counties that received Race to the Top funds, but still follows the teacher evaluation system since it is now state law.

The counties that did renotification reporting his back door was open. The victim asked a neighbor to check on the home.

The neighbor told police that as he pulled up to the home, he saw someone rush around inside and flee the home.

The thief stole a red filigree necklace and matching earrings (valued at $7,000), two diamond solitaire ear studs ($6,600), two gold coins ($2,800), gold chain ($2,000), gold beaded chain ($800), gold heart chain ($200) and a diamond pendant chain ($600).

Alleged thief took home the bacon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Cumming resident was arrested Sept. 25 after allegedly trying to steal several random items and exchange them for money.

According employees at the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road, they saw Kristen Lynn Jenkins, 43, of Cumming, enter the store and select items from shelves, hiding them on her person.

These items included a pack of Goldfish snacks, Aussie shampoo, several Special

ceive Race to the Top funds are still bound to the provisions of their commitments, regardless of any waivers from the USDOE. “Georgia’s 26 Race to the Top districts will continue full implementation this school year, including paying merit bonuses to the top 10 percent of teachers, [based] on Georgia’s current assessment system, including student growth measures,” said Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE. K protein drinks and a pack of bacon.

Jenkins then allegedly walked to the customer service counter and requested an exchange on the items, getting cash in exchange.

As Jenkins tried to leave, she was stopped by employees.

She was arrested and charged with shoplifting.

Vandal spins donuts on AAC green MILTON, Ga. – Someone drove onto the 6th green at the Atlanta Athletic Club Sept.

26 and destroyed it by driving “donuts” on the grass.

The damage was discovered about 8:30 a.m. by property management. An unknown vehicle entered the nearby cart path from Creek Club Drive and drove across the tee box, knocking it over, and continued to the green. There, the vehicle spun around, digging tire tracks into the turf.

The vehicle then left. Nearby residents told police they did not hear anything suspicious overnight.

Employees said it would cost $15,000 to repair the damage.

In Memoriam

Marian O’Donnell Donnelly

Marian O’Donnell Donnelly, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia passed from her family’s loving embrace to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. A first generation Scottish-American, Marian was born in Chicago, Illinois. Working at Swift & Company in Chicago, she met her husband, Walter O’Donnell.

After the birth of their first daughter, the family moved to Atlanta, where two more daughters were born. Following the death of Walter in 1976, Marian worked in retail, as a real estate agent, and at florist shops for a number of years. Later in life, she married John Donnelly, enjoying life with him until his death in 2005. Marian’s passion was her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her three daughters: Robin Reynolds (Larry), Tamie Platts, and Kerry Lang ( John). She also leaves behind her six beloved grandchildren, Justin Reynolds ( Jennifer), Kelly DeAses (Greg), Abbey Platts, Rick Platts, Melanie Lang and Tom Lang, and five great-grandchildren: Brice Reynolds, Anna Reynolds, Kyle Reynolds, Jack DeAses and Natalie DeAses. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who loved her dearly.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 3 at 2:00 PM at SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society, 2260 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009. A reception to greet family and friends will follow. Please express condolences at www.southcare.us

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GDOT estimates the design-build cost to be $1.06 billion.

This past May, the governor and GDOT board members approved the

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sale of $130 million in previously authorized bonds and the use of $81.5 million in accrued state motor fuel funds to accelerate the project.

To complete the funding of the improvements, GDOT will use a publicprivate partnership model.

“This project is a top priority for metro Atlanta, as interchange improvements will alleviate congestion, create jobs and grow businesses,” said GDOT

Commissioner Keith Golden. “We now have the go-ahead to move forward with these improvements, and we’re excited about that. Once complete, this interchange will become a key asset to our transportation infrastructure, helping move people and goods more efficiently.”

“All Georgians benefit from reducing congestion for commuters and freight haulers, and improvements to

this important interchange will do just that,” said GDOT Board Chairman Don Grantham.

“We’ve achieved this critical milestone with the support of many local and state partners,” said GDOT Board member for the 6th Congressional District Dan Moody. “It really speaks to the leadership, perseverance and teamwork that have moved this project closer to construction.”

DEATH NOTICES Raymond J. Barito, 89, of Roswell, passed away September 15, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Phyllis Herring Fair, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Maryanne T. Barnes, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Susan Elaine Fitzgerald, 54, of Marietta, passed away September 19, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Pamela J. Biscan, 65, of Cumming, passed away September 25, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Mary Fulk, 100, of Roswell, passed away September 30, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Alice Bolthuis, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away September 17, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Gordon Knight Brown, 85, passed away September 23, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Victoria Vernon Cafferty, 45, of Winder, passed away September 27, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Jeffrey Mark Caldwell, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away September 22, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Alice Wilson Callum, 87, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Catherine Glover Cox, 94, of Marietta, passed away September 16, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marie Rose Dellisola, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Edna E. Echols, 84, of Marietta, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Wilma May Dixon English, 95, of Cumming passed away September 29, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Dorothy Mae Fuqua, 79, of Milton, passed away September 7, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Terrie Gibson, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 17, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Shirley Ginsburg, 91, of Marietta, passed away September 14, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Harry Nathan Howze, 76, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Josephine Jaskiewicz, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away September 23, 2014.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Mary Dean Jones, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away September 29, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marie Cora Judd, 94, of Woodstock, passed away September 22, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald Larson, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away September 30, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Judith Lathem, 61, of Gainesville, passed away September 18, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jorge Alberto Lawton, 69, of Atlanta, passed away September 21, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Eleanor Luce, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away September 19, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Carol Lyttle, 85, of Roswell, passed away September 20, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Charles Knight, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

McKenna Martin, 18, of Alpharetta, passed away September 27, 2014.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mae Elizabeth Mayer, 85, of Dawsonville, passed away September 24, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Fabian McMahon, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away September 23, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Julia E. Mishler, 61, of Cumming, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Ernest Peters, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away September 14, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Mildred Phelps, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 16, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Merdelle Revelle, 92, of Cumming, passed away September 22, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Linda Russell, 66, of Ball Ground, passed away September 11, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marion A Schoeck, 90, passed away September 25, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Charles Scott, 74, of Roswell, passed away September 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Monnie Scott, 100, of Roswell, passed away September 23, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Virginia Smith, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away September 22, 2014.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Eric Beehan Snyder, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away September 19, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Yan Spevak, 37, of Roswell, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Virginia Stauss, 87 of Bufurd, passed away September 26, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Mary Ruth Tyler, 80, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Therese Hannan Vesel, 74, of Gainesville, passed away September 23, 2014.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Mahlon Ronald Whinery, 72, of Roswell, passed away September 1, 2014.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Herman Williams, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away October 1, 2014. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Harold Ziegler, 93, of Johns Creek, passed away September 29, 2014.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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