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Ga. 400 northbound widening complete An eight-mile section of Ga. 400 northbound from McFarland Parkway to just north of Ga. 20 was recently widened and completed Oct. 5. Funding for the project came from a $200 million transportation bond voters approved in November 2014. An additional lane will be added southbound, along with more of the northbound additional lane continuing to Ga. 369. Read more, Page 12.
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Cumming man was charged with murder Oct. 6 after allegedly shooting a man. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was called out at 4:43 p.m. to the 5400 block of Memphis Street in northwest Forsyth County in reference to a person
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juvenile reported being inappropriately groped by Huggins who was her driving instructor at the time from Lanier Technical College. Detectives confirmed the victim’s allegations using video and audio evidence from camera HUGGINS footage recovered from inside the vehicle. Huggins was taken to the Forsyth County Jail. From 2001 to 2010 Huggins was
appointed by former Sheriff Ted Paxton as a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Captain where he was the office’s spokesperson. Huggins thanked his friends Oct. 5 for their support and concern through his Facebook page. He said he would make one comment about the story and then, on the advice of counsel, will not comment further. “First of all it is absolutely not true and I intend to prove that when my day in court comes,” Huggins wrote. “Second, I ask for your support and prayers in the days ahead. Thank you.”
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Hendrix was transported to an area hospital where he later died. Puckett was arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault and was booked into the Forsyth County Jail.
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If a county wants to better itself, it must first invest in itself. That’s according to Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry who spoke Oct. 5 at the Forsyth County Transportation Summit. “A few years ago we were talking about what we could do if we had money,” McMurry said. “There was a desperate need for transportation improvements in Forsyth County and northeast Georgia.” Then a few years later in 2014, Forsyth decided to invest in its own roads. In November 2014, voters approved a $200 million transportation bond which the county will reap the benefits of for many more years. “You have great success now,” Mc-
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Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam said he and the rest of the board along with the Georgia Department of Transportation are committed to finishing road improvement projects the citizens expect. “We move so much when we move as one,” Tam said. “I’ve been on a few boards and none have been as united as this one on this topic (of the bond).” One of the most notable projects is the widening of Ga. 400. An eight-mile portion was opened Oct. 5 northbound from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 20. The rest of the project includes an additional lane southbound from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 369, widening of bridges at Big Creek and Lake Lanier/ Sawnee Creek. The rest of the northbound widening is expected to be completed by spring 2017, and the entire project in October 2018. Other current projects include: • Ga. 369 widening from Ga. 9 to Ga. 306; local bond funds $15 million; construction scheduled for 2018 • New Ga. 400 exit 18 at Ga. 369; local bond funds $18 million, state funds $7 million; construction scheduled for 2018 • Post Road widening from Ga.9 to Ga. 20; local bond funds $3 million, state funds $110 million • McGinnis Ferry Road interchange at Ga. 400, Bethany Bend to Union Hill Road; local bond funds $10 million, federal funds $34 million; construction to begin 2018 • McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Sargent Road to Union Hill Road; local bond funds $18 million; SPLOST VII funds $1.25 million, state funds $10 million • Ronald Reagan Blvd. extension from Majors Road to McFarland Parkway; local bond funds $43 million; construction to begin 2017 • Brookwood Road widening from Ga. 141 to McGinnis Ferry Road; local bond funds $6 million, SPLOST VII funds $200,000; construction to begin 2017 • Pilgrim Mill Road widening from city
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Forsyth approves open container New code allows consumption at certain sites By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you’ve ever wished you could take a to-go drink and walk around Vickery Village or the future Halcyon development, now you can. The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s alcohol ordinance Oct. 6 that loosens the requirements for businesses zoned in the county’s planned unit development or master planned districts, including Vickery Village and Halcyon. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said there are some very large master planned developments coming to the area, including Halcyon which will be a $370 million mixed-use expansion off exit 13 on Ga. 400. This change to the ordinance was brought on by the development. “This was to get ahead of it,” Jarrard said. “We knew where this was going.” There is a one drink per person on-street limit and the size is limited to a maximum of 16 ounces. It also does not allow sales near churches, schools
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Near Windward Parkway a new project dubbed “Edison” will add over 200,000 square feet of office space in the form of corporate campuses, aimed at attracting a millennial workforce. residential units and up to 29,950 square feet of office. The city has also purchased land in the downtown area designated for additional parking to support the influx of additional activity. All of this is surrounded by at least seven private residential projects that include condos, apartments, townhomes and single-family houses. For the Alpharetta Chamber’s part, it is doing everything it can to keep pace with the growth. More business in the city means there is a greater need for Chamber services, including networking, marketing and educational opportunities. The volume of events to meet those needs is at an all-time high, as is membership. Through a partnership with the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Chamber concluded last month its annual Alpharetta Restaurant Week, showcasing some of Alpharetta›s finest eateries through a weeklong program. Over 4,000 people participated from the community and tried something new to support their local restaurant scene. One of the Chamber’s newest programs, set to launch in early 2017, is a partnership between the Chamber and the city›s Economic Development Department. Alpharetta Mayor›s Circle, modeled after Atlanta Committee for Progress, aims to align the city’s top employers under one name to help steer the vision for future Alpharetta projects and provide a unified voice for the business community. The inaugural year will be co-chaired by Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and MedAssets founder John Bardis. So, while Alpharetta has exploded with new and growing business the last few years, every indication indicates that we’re just getting started.
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Uniting Milton with volunteerism “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.” –Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Volunteerism has been a sustaining practice in our country. It precedes the formation of our nation. My fourth great-grandfather was a Minuteman in the Berkshire, Mass., Militia during BILL LUSK the Revolutionary Milton Council Member War. Thousands of others like him would drop their plows and pick up their rifles at a moment’s notice to serve and protect. Even though those patriots numbered less than 10 percent of the total population, they most certainly made an impact on their times and on the history of the United States. Today, we are the beneficiaries of an all-volunteer military, constituting an even smaller sector of our population when compared with other eras in U.S. history. Today, in the City of Milton, we have many “community patriots” who, like their ancestors, have served their country or city without being noticed and often times underappreciated. In Milton, volunteers serve the community in a variety of capacities. Foremost among Milton volunteer groups is Milton Grows Green (MGG). Established in 2008, it is composed of about 20 regular members, but is responsible for engaging hundreds of other residents of all ages in its programs. Perhaps, the most recognizable effort is Adopt a Road. Thirty-one roads have been adopted by numerous families, organizations and businesses, saving our community considerable tax dollars. Rivers Alive typically draws 50-60 volunteers to its annual event to maintain the cleanliness of our streams. The annual Earth Day Festival is accomplished through the efforts of hundreds of people. The Evergreen School Program in the past 10 years has taught thousands of students in environmental education, including lessons on pollution, recycling and Adopt a Stream programs, among others. Milton Grows Green organizes and staffs Paint and Chemical Collections semi-annually, and Bulky Trash events quarterly which together have benefited thousands of Milton residents.
Bring One for the Chipper teams with the Young Men’s Service League and a local Boy Scout Troop in collecting over 500 Christmas Trees per year and recycling them into mulch. Other noticeable volunteer organizations within the City include: • Canine Assistants, which provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities; • Crabapple Community Association organizes volunteers for the annual Crabapple Fest; • Better Together leads programs including Village Volunteers, a group of young adults with special needs, the Milton Literary Group and a partnership with North Fulton Charities. • Horse rescue groups have been organized; • Milton Sweet Tea Society operates through volunteers as a community referral service; • Preserve Rural Milton is an informational and advocacy based organization most accurately described by their name; • Friends of the Milton Library is engaged in supporting non-funded programs for our library along with providing scholarships; • Milton Veterans Memorial Markers, LLC, constructs and installs crosses for deceased veterans of city relatives; Milton is home to numerous Girl Scout troops, veterans groups, religious groups and other charitable organizations. Please forgive me for not crediting everyone. The point of all of this is that hundreds of our residents offer their time, talents and treasures unselfishly for the betterment of the town we call Milton. We have come a long way since our incorporation in 2006. In 2005, I detected little sense of community. We seemed to be an outparcel of Alpharetta (no disparagement intended). Progress has been made through the efforts of many Milton residents, working toward building a community. Those efforts span all demographic lines. What is more important, though, is that this concept of volunteerism is being instilled in our younger population. So, volunteerism builds a sense of community, of ownership, of belonging, of spirit and the sense of pride. We continue to build on these values as we move into our second decade. Consider an opportunity to become a volunteer.
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County reviews parks and rec comprehensive plan Wish list includes Greenway expansion, acquiring 1,000 acres of parkland By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is updating its Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and considering making changes including widening the Greenway and acquiring 1,000 acres of parkland. Public input was sought to determine what should be updated or created. Some of the major citizen-driven recommendations include: • The county should place Greenway development as one of its highest priorities in the coming decade. Thirty miles of Greenway trails should be developed. • The county should acquire an additional 1,000 acres of parkland in the next 10 years • Lake parks are a priority. • Three new recreation centers will be needed by 2026. • The county should incorporate amenities that meet needs of seniors into existing/new centers. • Improvements to sports fields are needed to get them to levels of other
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Forsyth citizens are requesting for 30 miles of Greenway trails to be developed. outdoor facilities. • A balanced approach to improving existing parks and facilities, acquiring open space and developing new trails and facilities is recommended. • Citizens would support additional tax funding for projects of importance to their household. These requests were supported by
data that shows the county’s parks and facilities are highly used. Citizens say they use the walking and nature trails most frequently. Because of this, the citizens said the county should place Greenway development as one of its highest priorities in the coming decade. Survey data also showed all districts have at least 87 percent of citizens using a park in the past 12 months.
Citizens believe park conditions, both inside and outside, are either excellent or good. Continued improvement of the parks, trails and recreation facilities and services are deemed important. Next up, the county will possibly be developing a county-wide Greenway master plan and looking for opportunities to link the county’s paths with adjacent counties creating a regional trail system. Other updates include expanding indoor recreation centers, expanding aquatics facilities and building an arts center. The county has 25 existing parks on 2,700-plus acres including: Central, Fowler, Lanierland (under construction), Matt Community and Sharon Springs. There are a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including community parks/sports complexes at Bennett, Coal Mountain, Joint Venture, Midway, Sawnee Mountain and South Forsyth Soccer Complex. There are 10 miles of Greenway. The inventory showed the existing parks are in relatively good condition, but there are more than $19 million-worth of needed improvements that have been identified.
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Ga. 400 north widening complete 8-mile portion runs from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 20 By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
Facts about the Ga. 400 northbound widening • 8 miles from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 20 • Amount of concrete: 40,090 tons, equal to 95 football fields 12 inches thick • Amount of asphalt: 13,333 square yards, equal to two and one-half football fields • 5.7 miles of guardrails • 15.15 miles of striping • 728 construction barrels • 2,255 truckloads of excavation
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Drivers using Ga. 400 northbound, rejoice! Officials cut the ribbon Oct. 5 on an eight-mile portion of the highway from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 20. The lane completion fell just short of a year after its groundbreaking in November 2015. The project was funded through a partnership between Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Transsion Chairman Pete Amos said. portation. The project includes The Georgia DOT construction of an contributed $13 million additional lane in each and is managing the direction on Ga. 400 project. The remainder from McFarland Parkof the funding, approxway to Ga. 369, includimately $34.5 million, ing widening bridges at comes from a $200 Big Creek and at Lake million transportation Lanier/Sawnee Creek. bond passed by Forsyth The target comCounty voters in 2014. pletion date for the The bond, approved by remaining northbound 63 percent of Forsyth expansion is spring County voters, will 2017. That stretch will finance a variety of run from just past Ga. transportation projects 20 to Ga. 369. The throughout the county. entire project, both “The widening of northbound and southGa. 400 is a tremenbound, is scheduled RUDY BOWEN dously important projState Transportation Board representing to be open to traffic in ect for our county, and the 7th Congressional District October 2018. our citizens are to be “The results on commended for making this project are an it happen,” Forsyth County Commisexample of what can be accomplished
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From victim to victor: Family Haven helps local domestic violence victims Purple Purpose event raises money for shelter By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten. One in three women has been a victim of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. One in 15 children is exposed to intimate partner violence each year, with 90 percent being eyewitnesses. These statistics were among the few shared with the audience Oct. 5 at the third annual Purple Purpose luncheon held by Family Haven, an advocate group for victims and families of domestic violence. All the proceeds from this year’s event will go toward Safety Project 2016 which will help build a fence around the group’s shelter at a confidential location. Over the past year, the group has had two or three perpetrators locate where the shelter was, so they need a fence, according to Family Haven’s Director Shandra Dawkins. “We need to continue to get public awareness out there about domestic
family violence,” Dawkins said. “It’s on the up rise. Last year Georgia was ranked ninth for family violence. This year we are eighth.” And Forsyth County is not immune to the violence. Family Haven works with the community to provide temporary protection orders. They receive anywhere from three to six a day from the area. “A lot of times individuals have their head in the sand and don’t think it happens in their community,” Dawkins said. “But it does.” One of the speakers at the event, Amber Koentop, is a child survivor of domestic violence. She grew up with a controlling stepfather. She said while her brother was able to play and be a normal kid, she was controlled, which had a lasting impact on her. “When you grow up in a home with domestic violence and have to walk on eggshells, it affects you beyond your childhood years,” Koentop said. “The type of environment you’re in and the people you’re around when you’re little forges your beliefs about what life is really like.” She remembered living in a shelter growing up. It was difficult, but also a relief.
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Amber Koentop speaks about her time as a child victim. However, she said because of her pain, the cycle continued. When she was 13 she started doing drugs and had a baby at 14. She married a man at 18, after she lost custody of her children due to drugs, and he promised to help her out. “That wasn’t the case,” Koentop said. “He started to control me in the same ways as my stepdad tried to con-
trol my mom. He would check the miles in my car, look at my phone and read my receipts. In so many different ways, my life was controlled.” He did keep his promise to help get a house and get her off drugs. But when the time came to get her children back, she knew she had to make a choice. “Either I could put them in the same situations I had to overcome as a child, or I could abandon all the work I had done and leave,” she said. “That was an incredibly scary situation to be in because I was trying to do the right thing.” She said she had to internally work out her problems stemming from the violence she witnessed and was a victim of as a child. She recently graduated a 21-month program at Abba House, a long-term recovery program for women. Now, she is the assistant program director for Abba. “You don’t have to be a victim of your circumstances or your pain,” Koentop said. “You have the choice to do something different than you’ve always done.” To learn about Family Haven, visit forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info.
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Forsyth County schools address clown threats By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools said they are aware of rumors concerning recent threats regarding clowns in the area. “Though we have found that there is no credibility in these rumors, they are impacting all of our high schools and a number of our elementary and middle schools,” the district wrote on its Facebook page Oct. 7. “We ask that parents discuss the consequences of such rumors with their children.” The system urges parents and students to contact their school administration with all valid threats for investigation by the district’s Safety Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. “The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority,” the district wrote. “Students making false threats or involved in hoaxes will face disciplinary consequences.” This is not the first time the clown threats have appeared in the area. Fulton County Schools issued a message to parents Oct. 6 in response to several clown threats at their schools. Executive Director of Safety and Security Shannon Flounnory said that they have “heard from concerned parents who said their students are talking about clowns committing potential acts of violence. Threats have been posted
The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Students making false threats or involved in hoaxes will face disciplinary consequences.” Forsyth County School District on Instagram and other social media platforms.” Some of the threats targeted specific schools in the county. These postings come in during a rash of clown-related threats and sightings over the past several weeks across the nation. The clown-frenzy started in late August in South Carolina after clowns were spotted allegedly attempting to lure children into the woods. Since then, clowns have been seen and hunted in dozens of states, including at schools. Most of the sightings, however, have turned out to be pranks.
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North Fulton CID quietly builds infrastructure Group announces 1st phase of Northwinds extension; Partnering with GDOT, Alpharetta on $6M project By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Fulton Community Improvement District has joined with the City of Alpharetta to announce the completion of the first phase of the $6 million Northwinds Parkway extension project. The project will add more connectivity in the Alpharetta-Ga. 400 corridor and especially at Gwinnett Tech Alpharetta on Old Milton Parkway. Just next month the Encore Bridge over Ga. 400 will be opened in time for Christmas shopping. That is a $17.9 million project and is expected to reopen Encore Bridge connecting Westside Parkway to Northpoint Mall before Black Friday. The Northwinds Parkway Extension will ultimately create a direct connection from Kimball Bridge Road to Old Milton Parkway avoiding Ga. 400 and Westside Parkway. “This Northwinds project will make a huge difference for all those Gwinnett Tech students. It gives them a left-turn and right-turn option at a traffic light at the school,” said Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach. “When the last phase is completed people can leave Jackson Healthcare on Kimball Bridge Road and drive straight into Avalon on Old Milton Parkway.” The project was originally conceived in 2007 and is a joint effort to build out Northwinds Parkway, which currently ends at Kimball Bridge Road. The improvement will give motorists an alternate route for those traveling to and from the growing commercial, residential and entertainment areas in Alpharetta. “Gwinnett Tech is thrilled that the community can now use the Northwinds Parkway extension as an additional entry point to our campus” said Dr. Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Technical College. “We cannot thank enough all those who worked tirelessly over the last year to make this happen.” Cannon said the extension should relieve the stress on Ga. 400 and give the public safe access to Gwinnett Tech. “The sidewalks and proposed bike lanes will add an extra measure of safety for all,” he said. This $6 million project has been jointly funded by the North Fulton CID, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of Alpharetta, with the CID paying a third ($2 million) of the cost. “We are excited that significant progress has been made to create this connection within our community,” said Kerry Armstrong, North Fulton CID board chairman. The remainder of the Northwinds Parkway extension to Kimball Bridge Road will be completed by Pulte Homes as part of a residential development. Meanwhile, the $17.9 project to widen the existing two-lane, 0.7-mile Encore Parkway bridge between
Ultimately, the Northwinds extension will provide additional connectivity for Gwinnett Tech Alpharetta students, Jackson Healthcare employees and any motorists visiting the North Point Mall area. Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway will be ready for holiday shopping traffic in November. The NorthFulton CID is contributing $4 million to that project. When all of the “extras” are done (by April) the new roadway will include: • Two 14- foot travel lanes, • Two 6-foot bike lanes, • 8-foot sidewalks, • Landscaped buffers on each side, • A raised, landscaped median. A sidewalk will be built on the east side of North Point Parkway, using shared lanes to connect the new Encore Parkway bridge to the existing Big Creek Greenway trail and parking area. The existing bridge over Ga 400 will be replaced and upgraded to accommodate future Ga 400 widening.
The new bridge and roadway will include streetscape features, such as trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture, and architectural bridge elements. The North Fulton Community Improvement District is a consortium of business leaders dedicated to improving the North Fulton region by helping finance improvements. CID projects are funded at least in part by commercial property owners within the district’s defined area who voluntarily pay additional property tax. The funds assembled by the CID are used to defray transportation and other improvements usually in partnership with city and state officials. The North Fulton CID stretches along Ga. 400 from Mansell Road north to McGinnis Ferry Road. Since its inception in 2003, the North Fulton CID’s investment of $18 million has leveraged more than $90 million in infrastructure projects to the area.
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Where to go for your $5M house With a few exceptions, North Fulton and Forsyth’s housing inventory is at about the same or slightly increased from this time last year. And this time last year, everyone GEOFF SMITH was talking about Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com how low inventories were getting. I suppose the good news is that inventory levels are not declining anymore. A healthy market is seen as a market with about six months of supply – meaning if no new homes came onto the market, all supply would be bought in six months. Right now, experts are estimating that the metro area has about 3.5 months of supply. When inventory is low, there are typically more buyers than sellers. So buyers get into competitive-bid situations, and home values rise because sellers don’t have to lower their prices. And when you have homes in your neighborhood that have sold for more money, of course you’ll then list yours for a little more than that, hoping to list it and get the maximum amount your agent thinks an appraiser might appraise it for. That’s one reason they call it a seller’s market. There could be a number of factors as to why inventory levels have bottomed out for the moment. According to an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta’s single-family annual new construction home starts were up 13 percent from the same time the prior year at the end of the second quarter. New construction starts were at their highest levels since 2008.
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Founder & President Jones Simply Sales The new inventory coming from new construction starts may have helped to stop the drop in supply of inventory. Some experts think housing values, which have gone up as much as 8 percent and 10 percent in some North Fulton and Forsyth markets over the last couple of years, may still increase, but not at the rates they have been. Patrick Wood, vice president at Dorsey Alston, is one. “We are in a healthy, steady market where appreciation is more in line with where it should be,” he said in that article. “It is a ‘true’ market which is encouraging for the overall health of Atlanta real estate.” In North Fulton and Forsyth, the inventory in most zip codes is about the same or higher. The biggest increase was in Milton which has a total of 624 houses on the market, up 64 from the same time last year. The biggest drop was in Roswell’s west side, which has 341 houses on the market, down 60 houses from the same time last year. The Milton zip code of 30004 has the second most inventory in North Fulton and Forsyth, trailing only Cumming’s 30040 zip code. However, most of those homes in Milton are in the above $600,000-range. By the way – that Milton zip code also has the most homes for sale in the $5 million-$10 million range, with a whopping three homes – just in case you were wonder-
ing about making that purchase. While we are on the topic, Milton boasts 149 of the 262 North Fulton homes that are on the market listed for more than $1 million. The next closest is Johns Creek with 56 on the market, then West Roswell with 34, and then the lakeside Cumming zip code of 30041 with 24. Milton also has more $2 million+ homes, with 27 on the market, followed by Johns Creek with 19, then West Roswell with seven. If you want to know where most of the inventory is, that would be the $400,000 to $500,000 price range. There are 406 houses listed for sale in that range in North Fulton and 402 in Forsyth. After that, it is the $300,000 to $400,000 range with 311 currently listed in North Fulton and 524 in Forsyth. The third most available price range is the $600,000 to $700,000 in North Fulton with 289 available, and the $200,000 to $300,000 range in Forsyth with 346 listed for sale. All inventory data was taken from the Zillow Web site. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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North Georgia inspires young entrepreneurs University holds annual Start It Up conference By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — There are two ways to make a community thrive through business. It can either recruit companies to move to the area. Or it can create its own. Creating new companies is better. That’s according to the Ruben Boling, director for the center for the future at the University of North Georgia. “It not only grows the economy, but it also grows the quality of life since I don’t have to leave the area,” Boling said. “It really has a ripple effect. The important part is that we continue to grow.” It’s also why he and the college’s Mike Cottrell College of Business began the annual Start It Up conference last year. Various entrepreneurs came to Forsyth and spoke to students and business people about their successes, failures and best practices. “It brings people together to learn from the entrepreneurs, but also to be inspired to go out and start new businesses,” Boling said. “We want the
young students here to leave and say ‘I can do that.’” This year’s event featured: Chau Nguyen, founder of HireWire Derrick and Danielle Case, cofounders of Dress Up and North Georgia alumni Obi Anachebe and Keith Osayande, co-founders of FitGenie Connor Ford, co-founder of Spirit The founders of FitGenie, a smart calorie counter app, told the audience although they have a successful app, they are still constantly working on their products. “We are climbing the mountain just like you guys,” Anachebe said. “It’s OK to feel like you weren’t born good at something. A lot of people think if they weren’t set up to do one thing, then they can’t do it.” They also stressed that entrepreneurs must continue learning, especially from negative experiences. And one benefit of entrepreneurship is that it causes you to learn multiple skills, Anachebe said. “It’s an important mindset to think you can fake it until you make it,” he said. “There will be so many things you won’t know that you’ll have to learn or pretend to know about.” Being stubborn and having grit are two things most entrepreneurs should
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sandeep Kaur and Daljit Singh, the Quest Realty team, has recently joined Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming. Kaur comes to the firm as a permits and closing coordinator working with a builder. Singh comes to the firm as hotel general manager at Holiday Inn in Orlando and is currently employed at Delta Airlines. Their extensive research of the business led them straight to Keller Williams, where they are now serving the local community. Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty is one of the world’s largest real estate franchises by agent count, with approximately 700 offices and more than 110,000 associates in more than a dozen countries around the world. Sandeep and Daljit can be reached at 678-3084899, 678-979-7229 or questrteam@gmail.com.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Villas at Canterfield recently promoted of Katherine N. Hrinda to the role of executive director. Hrinda has been with The Villas at Canterfield since June 2014, previously serving in the role of its business manager. With her assistance, The Villas was named Business of the Year 2014 by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and was voted Forsyth County News readers’ choice “Best Senior Living Community in Forsyth County” in both 2015 and 2016. “Katie Hrinda brings a wealth of knowledge to our Executive Director position,” said Winston A. Porter, owner of The Villas at Canterfield. “Not only does she have a deep understanding of the elder care field, but she also exhibits a strong personal passion for its inherent mission. These traits, coupled with her strong work ethic and sunny personality, made Katie Hrinda our logical choice to fill the critical position of executive director at The Villas of Canterfield.” For more information about The Villas at Can-
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Berkshire Hathaway names new sales manager NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Johns Creek resident Lynne Cerniglia has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties as sales manager in New Homes Services. She brings over 30 years of residential real estate experience. Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said, “Lynne will focus on sales manageCERNIGLIA ment of the north Atlanta communities of Kerley Family Homes, the metro area’s eighth largest and highly respected developers of new home neighborhoods.” A licensed real estate broker, Cerniglia holds a degree in Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and continued her studies in Business and Marketing at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
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UPCOMING EVENTS in Johns Creek October
8 - 11/18 Local Color Art Exhibit Johns Creek Arts Center 15 & 16 Johns Creek Arts Festival Atlanta Athletic Club’s Heisman Field 16 - 22 Johns Creek Restaurant Week 28 & 29 Spooky Mill Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
February
18 Annual Bowls Show & Fundraiser Johns Creek Arts Center
March
4 A Night at the Opera Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra 11-4/21 SCAD Exhibit Johns Creek Arts Center
November
19 Unplugged Concert Autrey Mill Nature Preserve 28 Christmas Tree & Dreidel Lighting City Hall
April
21 - 23 Southeastern Lacrosse Conference
December
3 10th Annual Founders Day Parade
Championships Northview High School 28 - 30 AJGA Callaway Golf Junior Classic Country Club of the South
State Bridge Road b/w Kimball Bridge & West Morton Roads
10 Breakfast with Santa Park Place at Newtown Park 17 Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Concert Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra
May
13 Sounds of the Big Bands Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra
January
21-2/24 African American Celebration Exhibit Johns Creek Arts Center
June
9-11 Arnold Palmer Cup Atlanta Athletic Club
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JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
The free annual festival features juried artists and entertainment, as well as children’s activities and food. Local artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, glass, jewelry and more. It will feature live entertainment and an energetic Kids’ Zone. The festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive in Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekartfest.splashfestivals.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.
EVENTS: 12TH ANNUAL CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL
What: Experience Greek culture with live music, traditional dancing and fresh food. Shop through a variety of authentic handcrafted gifts including ceramics, clothes, books, jewelry and more. When: Oct. 14-16 Where: Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming Cost: $2 for adults, 12 and under free More info: cumminggreekfestival.com
RIVERS ALIVE
What: Join hundreds of volunteers in removing litter and debris from roadways, the Big Creek Greenways and other projects. Help keep Georgia’s waters clean and healthy. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 8:30-noon Where: Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
FAIRYTALE DASH 5K
What: Celebrate fall with a 3.1 mile walk/run or a one mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Jesse’s House, a children’s shelter for abused or neglected girls. Participants can wear costumes. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $15 for Fun Run, $25 for 5K More info and registration: active.com or 678-947-6217
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
What: Roswell will be collecting items such as paint thinner, pool chemicals, household cleaners and florescent bulbs for disposal. Roswell residents only. Full list of accepted items online. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Public Works/Transportation/Fire Facilities, 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
What: The AARP is hosting a free driver safety course. The optional recommended workbook and certificate is $20. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: 770360-8820 or karen.swenson@fultoncountyga.gov
PARENTING IN THE INTERNET GENERATION
What: Parents of Elementary school students are encouraged to attend a talk by Matt Fradd to discuss pitfalls of the internet, how to use online tools and more. Coffee and dessert will be served. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Where: Pinecrest Academy, 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: knichols@pinecrestacademy. org or mattfradd.com
HARVEST ON THE HOOCH
What: Celebrate farm-to-table food with a tasting event featuring live bluegrass music. Local wine and beer will be served. Also includes garden games, scavenger hunt, face painting, hula-hooping and more. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $45 for adults, $15 for kids More info: chattnaturecenter.org
ENABLE GOLF AND TENNIS TOURNAMENT
What: enAble of Georgia is holding a Golf and Tennis Tournament to support people with special needs. The event includes food, contests, prizes, raffles and drinks. When: Monday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. Where: White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $100 More info and tickets: bit.ly/2cFaLoB
What: Learn how to use the internet, archives, courthouses and other organizations to conduct genealogical research with an emphasis on source accuracy and evidence verification. For all skill levels. When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
TEEN DRIVING SAFETY CLASS
What: Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E. is offering a free program addressing driver’s attitude, knowledge and behavior. Students will learn about laws, crash dynamics and peer pressure. When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 F, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us
AR NEWCOMERS CLUB GENERAL MEETING
What: The Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club is inviting anyone new to the area to join them in a general meeting and mixer. When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Where: Hembree Park, 850 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: arnewcomers.org
TREES AND SHRUBS WORKSHOP
What: Learn about all of the best times to plant trees and shrubs, and how to take care of them. When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: alpharetta. ga.us or 678-297-6200
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Alive in Roswell offers live bands, food trucks, kid games and more at two venues connected by a free trolley service. When: Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-9 p.m. Where: Historic Canton Street and Roswell Square More info: aliveinroswell.com
JOHNS CREEK FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
What: Johns Creek’s Food Truck Fridays return to Technology Park, with different food trucks each Friday. When: Friday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Technology Park, 35 Technology Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekadvantage.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: TOUR OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS
What: Southern Circuit brings the best of independent film to communities across the South. Each film is feature-length, and will be shown in-full, followed by a Q&A with each filmmaker. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 7-10 p.m. Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN WALKING TOUR
What: Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery and meet costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past as they sing and dance along the stroll. Registration required. When: Oct. 15-16, times vary Where: Smokejack BBQ, 29 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: tickets starting at $10.50 More info and tickets: atlantathreatretogo.com
ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY
What: Come enjoy the music of “Nature Walk” beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are requested to help defray the cost of the concert series. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. When: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: atlantawindsymphony.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: MOCK NEW SAT EXAM
What: Each student taking the free, full-length mock exam will receive a comprehensive score report after the exam, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: applerouth. com
CHOOSING THE ARTIST’S LIFE
What: Ms. Sirlin, artist and Milton resident, will discuss her career as an artist as well as how to cultivate creativity in one’s own life. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.12:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or michael.salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov
MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD
What: Musician Scott Douglas will take the audience on a free musical journey across the globe. All ages welcome. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
ROSWELL’S ALPHA READERS
What: Join the bookclub’s discussion of “26 Fairmount Avenue,” by Tomi DePaola. Suggested for Elementary and Middle School students. When: Monday, Oct. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
START THAT NONPROFIT
What: The Foundation Center of Atlanta will present a workshop on how to find and use grants when starting a nonprofit. The workshop is free, but registration is required. When: Monday, Oct. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or afpls. org
INTRO TO FRESHMAN YEAR
What: Two Johns Creek High School sophomores will give students and parents information about starting high school and how to make the first year the best. When: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov or afpls.org
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Discovering the legend of Stonepile Gap
Okay, I admit it. I love romantic legends, and one of my favorites is the legend of Stonepile Gap. You may have seen Stonepile Gap and had not even STEVE HUDSON known it. It’s the Get Outside Georgia, pile of stones that Chattahoochee Media Group sits at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Ga. 60, about 10 miles from Dahlonega. According to the legend and to the historical marker at the site, the pile of stones marks the grave of a Cherokee princess named Trahlyta. Her tribe, it is said, lived on nearby Cedar Mountain to the north. It seems that Trahlyta’s tribe knew a secret – specifically, the secret of the magic springs of eternal youth. They had learned this delightfully useful bit of information from the Witch of Cedar Mountain, and apparently, they guarded it closely. Anyway, Traylyta - who was said to be exceptionally beautiful, as legendary princesses so often are - drew the attention of a Cherokee warrior named Wahsega. But she wasn’t impressed and rejected his romantic overtures. There’s frequently a rejected suitor in legends involving princesses, and this one is no exception. Wahsega wasn’t happy about getting the cold shoulder from Trahlyta, so he kidnapped her and took her to yes, you guessed it - a place far away. But in her new home, she was cut off from the springs of eternal youth. So she began to age and lost her legendary beauty. Years passed until eventually, as she lay dying, Trahlyta got Wahsega promise to bury her near her home on Cedar Mountain and the magic springs that flowed there. Wahsega was true to his word, and the pile of stones at Stonepile Gap is said to mark her final resting place. Following Trahlyta’s death, a new custom developed in the land. According to the historical marker, people passing near the site of her grave began to drop stones on the site – one stone for each person who passed that way. To do so, it was said, would bring good luck. Now you know. How has the stonepile remained there for so long? Ahh, you’ve got to love legends. Over the years, it’s said, there have indeed been efforts to move the pile of stones (for example, to
You may have seen Stonepile Gap at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Ga. 60 and not even realized what it is... make way for construction) but each time the effort came to a bad end. And so today, the stone pile remains right there, literally in the middle of an intersection of two highways. I passed through the area just last week on my way to do a little brook trout fishing far back in the hills. I decided to stop on the way and see how the stone pile is holding up. Pulling off the pavement and into a roadside parking spot just down the hill, I walked back to the intersection to check things out. I’m pleased to report that the stone pile is alive and well. And yes, I did place another small stone on the pile. My fishing buddy did so too, and later that day, he caught his very first native Georgia brook trout. What about the magical spring? Said to be known as Porter Springs, it’s about three-quarters of a mile northeast from the site. I never have found the spring itself. But I always hope that some of its water has flowed down the mountains, maybe into the
very stream where I’m fishing, enjoying the outdoors and wishing that my knees were younger so they wouldn’t be sore in the morning. Younger knees, eh? I don’t see any springs close at hand, but maybe a little stream water would do the job. Streams are like that sometimes. It couldn’t hurt anything. Just one drop. Steve Hudson has written several books to help visitors explore north Georgia, including “Hiking the Hooch,” a complete and detailed guide to the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It’s available from many local outfitters, from Amazon, or direct from Chattahoochee Media at www.chattahoocheemedia. com.
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Snoozing in the dental chair New treatment offers hope for the dental phobic By Dr. Ushma Patel Center For Advanced Dentistry Millions of Americans avoid the dentist. Some had traumatic experiences as children. Others suffered pain as adults. Still more were swayed by stereotypes in movies or parental horror stories. No matter the reason, far too many of these individuals simply stopped seeking routine dental care because they were frightened. Even when they were faced with such warning signs as pain in their mouths or gums these individuals still failed to visit the dentist. Now they’re jeopardizing not only their dental state but their overall health status. If this sounds like you, we want to help. Whether you’ve been postponing a simple dental checkup, construction and repair or a brand-new smile, now’s the time to take better care of yourself. Now’s the time to move forward into a healthier future. Modern dentistry offers many new tools and options that make necessary treatments not only tolerable but even comfortable. Are you afraid of the dentist or have been putting it off ? For some people going to the dentist can be a terrifying experience. The drills, the smells and oh, that awful needle! But now there’s a new way for the dentally challenged to get their needed
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The patient isn’t “knocked out” or in total sedation like they would be for a surgery. The level of sedation isn’t that deep, but just deep enough so that they feel nothing but are still conscious Dr. Ushma Patel says, “We find that while some patients have a deep fear of dental treatment, there are many who also have a deeper fear of being “put under.” Their actual fear centers around losing control or not being able to perceive what’s going on around them. Sedation Dentistry is a happy medium. They are still under control and understand what’s happening – they just don’t feel anything or have any anxiety about it.” Is Sedation Dentistry only for dental chickens? Dr. Ushma Patel says no. “Some people, while they are not at all afraid of dental treatment, are highly resistant to anesthetic. They just can’t get numb. Other people simply don’t have the time to make repeated visits to the dentist and would rather have all their work done in one longer visit. Sedation Dentistry takes care of both problems.” Since dental phobics tend to put off their dental care, sometimes for many years, they usually need quite a bit of treatment - sort of a Catch 22 situation. But with Sedation Dentistry, literally years of treatment can be accomplished in just a single visit. For more information on Sedation Dentistry call Dr. Ushma Patel at 770623-8750 or visit them on the web at
...There’s a new way for the dentally challenged to get their needed treatment without having to go through all the fear and anxiety. And, what’s more, they likely won’t even remember going to the dentist. www.JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com. If this sounds like you or a loved one or someone you know then please let them know that they have an option now. Also, If you have dental benefits and in most cases don’t use it by the end of the year, you will lose it. They don’t roll over. The end of the year is fast approaching, so schedule now when it is convenient for you, before the last minute rush. You can maximize your benefits by starting any treatment this year and completing it next year.
Food for thought: Postnatal nutrition advice for new moms (NAPSI)—Pregnant women spend loads of time worrying about every aspect of their baby’s development, starting with their nutrition. But here’s some food for thought: After your little one finally arrives, it is no time to let the cookie crumble. Sure, you’re exhausted, irritable, and moving 100 miles per hour, but postnatal nutrition is just as important, especially when you are breast-feeding. But good news: There’s no reason to stress about it—that’s what a prenatal vitamin is for! Although it’s called a “pre”-natal vitamin, a new mom should continue taking her supplement during this “post”-natal period, especially if she is breastfeeding, to ensure she and her baby get the nutrients they need. Here are some specifics you need to know about your daily intake: Prenatal/Postnatal Vitamins: Ask your doctor about OB Complete Gold. It’s the FIRST and ONLY prenatal vitamin to contain OmEGGa DHA, a form of DHA derived from the eggs of cage-free hens. Because they’re not marine based, there’s no fishy taste or risk of ocean-borne contaminants. Its comprehensive formulation of important ingredients comes in one
Nursing mothers need slightly more vitamin C than they did during pregnancy, about 120 milligrams a day. easy-to-swallow softgel. The body-ready form of DHA is found naturally in the brain, eyes and breast milk and is easily absorbed, digested and distributed into the body’s tissues. It also comes with a daily treatment tracker so busy moms can easily see if they have taken their pill each day. Protein: You should have two to three servings of protein a day; about three or four ounces of meat, fish or poultry. The Food and Drug Administration, however, recommends that nursing mothers not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish because of their high mercury content. Calcium: The suggested daily intake of calcium for breast-feeding mothers is 1,300 milligrams per
day. The best sources of calcium are milk, yogurt, hard cheeses, calcium-fortified orange juice and calcium-fortified tofu. One cup of milk or yogurt contains 300 milligrams of calcium. Iron: The suggested daily intake is nine milligrams from meat, poultry, some seafood, dried beans, dried fruit and egg yolks. Extra iron from your prenatal vitamin will help prevent anemia. Vitamin C: Nursing mothers need slightly more vitamin C than they did during pregnancy, about 120 milligrams a day. Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, broccoli, cantaloupe, potato, bell pepper, tomato, kiwi, cauliflower and cabbage. Water: Drink at least eight cups of water a day. Other good liquids are juice, milk, broths, herb teas and soups. Limit your intake of highly caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and some sodas to eight ounces a day. Exercise and high temperatures will increase your need for liquids. Learn More: For more information on the OB Complete Gold New bEGGinnings program, which offers advice and solutions customized to your baby’s age delivered to your in-box, visit http://obcompletegold.com.
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By Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. Director of Audiology October celebrates Audiology Awareness Month. Hearing health has been linked to many aspects of overall health, yet only 1 in 4 adults receive hearing screenings during routine physical exams. LEDBETTER That is surprising when nearly 74% of adults get their eyes examined every 2 years and 62% of adults visit a dentist each year*. So if other aspects of an individual’s health are made a priority, why should a hearing exam be any different? It is time to make your hearing health a top priority. If you don’t already have a yearly hearing checkup, it’s a good idea to make it part of your annual health routine for many reasons, including: • Hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process and is sometimes so gradual you don’t notice it until it’s too late. An annual test will give you a good head start towards getting the care you need. • Your hearing changes as you age.
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Jackson Avery and brother Richard Webber are temporary residents of the Humane Shelter of Forsyth County looking for permanent homes.
Pets of the week: Richard Webber and Jackson Avery FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Man’s best friend is closer than people realize with the Humane Shelter of Forsyth County’s extensive amount of animals looking for permanent homes. This week, Jackson Avery, and his brother, Richard Webber, are two shy dogs hoping to get comfortable in a new home soon. Convinced they are lap dogs, these
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two rambunctious pups love to sit in laps during nap time, but during play time, both enjoy running around with other dogs. Jackson Avery and Richard Webber can be adopted together or separately, and Jackson Avery is currently in a foster home. Come by the shelter or visit forsythpets.org to fill out the adoption application.
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Library launches online Forsyth hires Senior Services director learning programs FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library announces partnerships with several online learning service providers and the unveiling of a new eLearning gateway for patrons to use both inside the library and at home. The library’s eLearning services can be accessed on the library’s website. Clicking the eLearning button will give users a range of independent learning resources, test preparation, video tutorials, and how-to resources. ArtistWorks, one of the newly added resources, allows patrons to study the fine arts with free, selfpaced video lessons in music, voice, and visual arts. Because ArtistWorks is browserenabled for both desktop and mobile devices, library patrons can enjoy on-the-go learning without having to download an app. Parents of young patrons may find ArtistWorks lessons a cost-effective way for a child to try a music or art class before investing in tuition for
lessons from an instructor. Atomic Training and LearningExpress Library, other recently added resources, offer tutorials on software, career assessments, job skill development, and standardized tests. Other eLearning services help learners study a variety of academic and hands-on topics. The Great Courses offers lectures on a range of topics, from history and culture to law and government, presented by academics from universities around the world. Universal Class offers continuing education and how-to courses in over 30 subject areas such as entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and home and garden care. Mango Languages offers patrons free language learning on both desktop and mobile devices through exercises, conversations, and films in over 60 languages. To access these new eLearning resources, visit forsythpl.org.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County government has hired a director to lead its Senior Services Department. Ruthie Brew joined the county staff Oct. 10. Brew’s position oversees and directs the county’s three Senior Services centers, programs, services, operations and activities. The position’s goal is to maintain the independence of life and improve the quality of life for seniors in the community. Brew brings to the position 14 years of professional experience in the field of aging. Most recently, Brew served as manager of the Mallinckrodt Active Adult Center in Wilmette, Ill. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and a master of management degree in nonprofit administration. “We are pleased that Ruthie will be joining the county staff,” said Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt. “The senior center management experience she brings to the position, along with her enthusiasm for assisting others in the pursuit of aging well, will certainly be a benefit to our already outstanding Senior Services offerings.”
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Competition for young Forsyth SFHS ranked No. 1 golfers teaches skills, life lessons school in Georgia FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Olde Atlanta Golf Club’s Director of Golf is a man who has devoted his life to teaching the game he loves to people of all ages. However, Dave Anderson has a true knack for working with junior golfers from 6 to 15 years old to make them better players and in the long run, better people. Starting in mid-September, and continuing for the next several months, Anderson will utilize the Driver, Chip and Putt format to promote key skills, to provide young golfers with a competitive outlet and let them have fun at the same time. Nearly 40 rambunctious youngsters, with parents and grandparents along as the gallery, boys and girls in varying age groups had a chance to demonstrate their skills. Anderson chose this format because “the beauty of Drive, Chip and Putt is that it adds the scoring element without the individual pressure and it reveals areas where youngsters can make improvement.” Anderson brings an almost philosophical approach to his teaching. Just prior to beginning Sunday’s competition, he urged his young golfers to improve through practice and by “enjoying the process of getting better.” Acknowledging that it is just a game, the long-time PGA instructor told his junior competitors that in addition to being a pastime that many can play for a lifetime, it also instills character, honesty and respect. The program is open to members and non-members alike. To participate in upcoming Drive, Chip and Putt events you can contact Dave Anderson at da@pga.com.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School has been ranked the number one school in Georgia as reported by msn.com in an article called “The Top High School in Every State.” The ranking is conducted by StartClass, an education research site. The research group uses data gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Civil Rights Data Collection. The ratings are devised using exam passing rates including math proficiency rates and reading and language arts proficiency rates over the last three years. Another factor is the school environment, consisting of the student-teacher ratio, teacher experience and teacher absence rate. College
preparatory measures are considered, ranking the percent of students passing an AP exam or the percent of students taking the ACT or SAT. SFHS scored 9.71 on a 10-point scale giving the school the highest ranking for Georgia. SFHS is recognized as one of American’s Best High Schools by Newsweek and The Washington Post, and has been named a Georgia School of Excellence, a Georgia Governor’s Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient, A Georgia Advanced Placement Merit School, A German PASCH School, and a Georgia Advanced Placement STEM and STEM Merit School. For information on the school, visit forsyth.k12.ga.us.
STEM Education Awards announce Forsyth schools as finalists Erica Scutt of Johns Creek warms up prior to the start of Competition at Olde Atlanta Golf Club in Forsyth County. She went on to win her age group of 13-15 year old girls.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Technology Association of Georgia announces the finalists for the fifth annual STEM Education awards. These awards recognize excellence in promoting science, technology, engineering and math education in Georgia. Among the elementary-level finalists for the 2016 awards from Forsyth County are Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School and Whitlow Elementary School. Forsyth County Schools as a whole are recognized on the high school level. Winners will be announced on Nov. 4 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta. For information, visit tagonline.org.
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Lambert downs South Forsyth, JC and Roswell dominate By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com
Lambert 28, South Forsyth 20 In the regular season finale last season, South Forsyth downed Lambert 31-6 to claim the Region 6-AAAAAA title in a winner-take-all matchup. Lambert got its revenge last Friday, opening Region 5-AAAAAA play with a win over the War Eagles. Lambert led 17-14 in the third quarter before scoring a field goal and 78-yard Brian Wright rushing touchdown to secure the game.
Region 7-AAAAAA standings Johns Creek Centennial Cambridge Alpharetta Chattahoochee Dunwoody Pope Northview North Atlanta
(5-2, 4-1) (5-2, 4-1) (4-3, 4-1) (4-2, 3-1) (3-4, 2-3) (2-4, 1-3) (1-5, 1-3) (1-5, 1-3) (1-5, 0-4)
Region 6-A subregion B standings Fellowship Chr. Mt. Pisgah Mt. Paran Pinecrest King’s Ridge Whitefield Walker
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Alpharetta 41, Pope 24 Johns Creek 49, Chattahoochee 19 The Johns Creek/Hooch rivalry has a history of close games, but last Friday’s contest was anything but, as Johns Creek bounced back from a final-second loss to Cambridge last week to improve to 4-1 in region play. Gladiators’ quarterback Zach Gibson threw three touchdowns, and Matthew Taylor rushed for three scores in the win. Johns Creek led 49-6 before two late Hooch touchdowns.
Alpharetta had never beaten Pope entering last Friday’s game against the Greyhounds, but that streak ended as the Raiders controlled throughout. Alpharetta quarterback Matthew Downing threw two touchdown passes and Ellis Merriweather added two rushing touchdowns for the Raiders who improved to 3-1 in region play.
West Forsyth 31, Milton 6
Roswell 45, Lassiter 14
Roswell won its third straight meeting against Lassiter with another strong defensive performance and more than 550 yards of total offense as the two undefeated teams met to open their region schedules. The Roswell defense forced a safety, an interception, accumulated five sacks and held Lassiter to just four yards rushing. Malik Willis went 10-24 passing with three touchdowns. Sheldon Evans rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown in the win.
losing streak against Northview with a decisive victory last Friday over the struggling Titans. Centennial took a 21-6 lead into halftime on two passes from Casen Conway to Cal Dickie and would run away with the game in the second half. The Knights are now in a three-way tie atop the region standings with the Knights, Johns Creek and Cambridge at 4-1.
West Forsyth improved to 3-0 all-time against Milton in the teams’ first meeting since 2011, using a big second half to run away from the Eagles. West led 7-3 entering halftime, but would control the second half, outscoring Milton 24-3. West quarterback Kiernan Hamilton threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns while West’s defense held Milton to 197 total yards of offense and no touchdowns.
Fellowship Christian 49, Whitefield 0 North Forsyth 28, Forsyth Central 15 Forsyth Central fell to North Forsyth in the first region meeting of the teams since 2007 inClass 5A. North contained Central’s standout running back Sabrian Howard, limiting him to just over 50 yards rushing. North led 18-7 at halftime thanks to two rushing touchdowns and a field goal. North would keep Central out of the end zone in the second half until the waning minutes.
Centennial broke its two-game
Fellowship Christian remained undefeated (6-0) with a blowout win over Whitefield, and remained at the top of the Region 6-A subregion B standings. The Paladins’ Andrew Johnson and Andrew Minkert each rushed for over 100 yards, and Jack Hardin was 7-12 passing with 141 yards and three touchdowns. FCS’ defense held Whitefield to just 119 total yards after the Paladins forced Whitefield to negative yards rushing.
Pinecrest 34, King’s Ridge 6 Cambridge 55, Dunwoody 27 Cambridge beat Dunwoody in an offensive shootout that saw both teams accumulate over 400 yards of total offense. Cambridge’s ground game had a huge performance from Kaelin Byrd who rushed for 255 yards and five touchdowns. Matthew McCree rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears opened a 20-6 lead in the first quarter and led by as much as 35 in the second half.
Blessed Trinity 34, White County 7 Centennial 49, Northview 14
The Titans opened a 27-0 lead before halftime with four rushing touchdowns. BT’s defense allowed just 138 yards of total offense as it improved to 5-0 alltime against White County.
Steele Chambers rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns, including a 90-yard scamper for the Titans’ opening score, as BT opened region play with a win over White County.
Pinecrest led 13-6 at halftime but ran away with the game in the second to improve to 3-1 in region play. Pinecrest scored four rushing touchdowns from four different players in the win, while its defense held the Tigers’ to a single touchdown late in the second quarter.
Mt. Pisgah 38, St. Francis 14 Upset-minded St. Francis led 7-0 after the first quarter, but Mt. Pisgah dominated the final three quarters to improve to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in region play. Pisgah quarterback Jacob Cendoya threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns while leading the Pisgah offense in rushing with 101 yards. Trey Murphy and Connor Norwood scored rushing touchdowns for the Patriots who compiled 220 rushing yards in the game. The Patriots’ defense allowed just 143 total yards and forced three turnovers.
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Volleyball region tourneys end, champs crowned South Forsyth, Blessed Trinity, Alpharetta claim region titles By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- South Forsyth, Alpharetta and Blessed Trinity claimed volleyball region championships last week as the regular season and region tournaments were held. After winning its first region title last season, South Forsyth (31-18) successfully defended its title against Lambert (28-12). South downed Milton 2-0 before taking on Lambert in the semifinals. Lambert took the first set, 25-21, before South battled back in the next two sets to earn its spot in the championship match, where they would face the Longhorns once again. After four close sets, including a narrow 25-23 victory by South to keep its hopes of a region title alive, South won the final set in decisive fashion, 15-9. South earned the No. 1 seed from
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Blessed Trinity won the Region 7-AAAA title last week and will face North Clayton in the first round of the state playoffs this Thursday. Region 6-7A with the win, and will face Marietta in the first round of the state tournament. In capturing the region title, Alpharetta improved to a remarkable 40-2 and were undefeated in the area tournament. Alpharetta downed Centennial, Dunwoody and Johns Creek before fac-
It’s a testament to the leadership in the county for courage and conviction to driving the plan ahead, sticking to it and now delivering.”
ing Johns Creek again in the championship match. The Raiders then swept Johns Creek once again, 3-0, in the best-of-five championship match. Freshman Nina Williams compiled 19 kills in the championship match, giving her 249 kills on the year. Destiny Stewart added 14, and she currently leads the Raiders in kills with 504.
Junior Amara Anderson accumulated 36 assists. As the No. 1 seed from Class 6A Area 7, Alpharetta will face Jonesboro in the first round of the state tournament that begins this Thursday. With the loss, Johns Creek will earn the second seed from Class 6A Area 7. Cambridge, which entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed, fell to Johns Creek in the second round, but then beat Pope to earn fourth place and a spot in the state tournament. Two-time straight defending Class 3A state champions Blessed Trinity (509) captured its first region title in Class 4A with a 3-2 win over Marist in the Region 7-AAAA championship match. BT was down 2-1 after three sets, but won the final two sets by a combined 17 points to earn its region title. Brenna Mako earned two school records with 60 assists in the match and 1,124 on the season. The Titans’ Olivia Dukat, Alyssa Kuroski, Anna MacDonald and Brenna Mako were named to the All-Area Team, and Morgan Stalcup was named Area Player of the Year. BT will take on North Clayton in the first round of the state playoffs.
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Commissioners create Domestic Violence Awareness Month FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Forsyth County Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By doing so, they are hoping to urge citizens to actively participate in activities and programs sponsored by Family Haven, Inc. and community organizations during this month. In the county alone, approximately 1,299 victims and their dependent children received crisis intervention and advocacy services from Forsyth County Family Haven, Inc. during the past year.
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Pinecrest welcomes new wrestling director FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy has named Mark Schmidt as Director of Wrestling. Schmidt wrestled at Oklahoma State University, was the winner of 34 NCAA National Championships from SCHMIDT 1979 through 1981, and finished third at the Final Olympic Qualifiers in 1984. During his coaching career, Schmidt has assisted with the Oklahoma State University program and is co-founder of the Poly America Wrestling Club in Texas. Schmidt continues to work as a private individual coach to wrestlers in Georgia and other states.
County water safe for all uses FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department has received reports of discolored water. The county wants to assure residents that all tests show their water is safe, despite some discoloration due to increased mineral content. The Water and Sewer Department is conducting continual testing to assess the water quality. All tests have shown the water is safe for all uses, including drinking, bathing and cooking, and there is no need to boil the water. “The discoloration in the water is being caused by natural minerals,” Director of Water and Sewer Tim Perkins said. “While it appears to already be clearing up in a majority of the water system, customers may continue to see some discoloration for several days.” The discoloration can be attributed to two factors. The first is the minerals iron and manganese, which are naturally occurring substances found in water, air, soil and food. Small amounts of manganese are nutritionally essential and are a common ingredient in
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Timberlake Trail, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 30 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
DEATH NOTICES Gaylon W. LaBoa, 41, of Roswell, passed away September 25, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Arlene Larson, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 3, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners presents the proclamation to Family Haven Executive Director Shandra Dawkins. multivitamins. The second is two large water main breaks that occurred last week – one in the northern part of the county and one in the southern part of the county. Water main breaks stir up minerals in the lines and can cause water discoloration. In the unlikely event the water supply does not meet all water quality standards, Forsyth County would notify customers through such means as emergency notification calls and the Forsyth County website at forsythco.com.
Teen author hosts event for aspiring teen-writers FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Monique Bandong, author of the newly released teen thriller ‘The Girl I Never Met,’ will speak and sign books at the Post Road Library at a teens-only event. “Monique shelved books at the library when she was in high school. She was a voracious reader and loved to write,” said Lisa Echols, Youth Services Supervisor at the Post Road Library and organizer of the event.
“I couldn’t have been more thrilled to discover one of our teens had won the BookLogix Young Writers Contest. I knew we had to invite Monique back to the library, both to celebrate her achievement and to let other teen writers in the area know that they can be published right now, too,” said Echols. “What I find most exciting about this event is that we have an opportunity to discover teens who are incredible writers, but they think they have to wait until they are adults to make their passion a reality and have something published. BookLogix is giving teens a chance to be published right now. It is so inspiring for a local teen to have won the contest. I am thrilled that she can join us to discuss her writing process and success with other teen writers,” said Echols. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Road Library, located at 5010 Post Road. The event is free for middle and high school students and no registration is required. For information on the event, visit forsythpl.org. For information on the Young Writers Contest for 2016, open until Dec. 31, visit booklogix.com.
►► Johnathan C. Gaydon, 26, of Camp
Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Valerie Ann McCormack, 51, of Overton Circle, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 24 on Highway 9 in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug-related items.
Wahsega, Dahlonega, was arrested Oct. 4 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and no insurance. ►► Rebecca Jane Ward, 49, of Hickory Hills Drive, Buford, was arrested Sept. 21 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug-related items. ►► Lucas Adam Young, 38, of Tidwell
Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 1 on Bannister Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, aggressive driving, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. ►► Ashley Colleen Dover, 30, of Ruby Road, Dahlonega, was arrested Sept. 29 on Highway 306 in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and failure to maintain lane.
Eugene D. Maddox, 83, of Roswell, passed away October 5, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Jean O. Moll, 92, of Roswell, passed away September 23, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Peter Rudolph, of Alpharetta, passed away September 27, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Elinor W. Martin, 74, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Nelda J. Poole, 79, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Terry Wayne Medley, 54, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Delores Rattary, 74, of Cumming, passed away October 1, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
►► Craig Jay Leff, 48, of Glen Brooke
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Johns Creek Arts Festival kicks off fall color By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Come enjoy the fourth annual Johns Creek Arts Festival Oct. 17-18 on the Atlanta Athletic Club’s fields where more than 100 artists from across the Southeast are bringing a kaleidoscopic array of art, jewelry and some things that are just indescribable. Fans of the event love the annual pet parade on Sunday. Go to the city’s website and register your own pet. You may have a star on your leash. All pets are invited to be in the Pet Parade at the main entertainment stage. The entire festival is kid- and pet-
If you go What: Fourth Annual Johns Creek Arts Festival When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Atlanta Athletic Club fields are directly across from the Club at 1390 Bobby Jones Drive at the intersection of Ga. 141 and Bobby Jones Drive. Admission: Free friendly. Frances Shube, president of Splash Festivals, the company that organizes the event every year, calls this year a
“wildly whimsical festival with artists from all over the Southeast and as far away as Ohio and Wisconsin.” She said artists love coming to the event as much as the visitors. “It is a vibrant place to be, and there are always great items to buy. The artists don’t look at each other as competitors. They understand that people look for quality art, and the higher the overall quality, the better the individual artist does,” said Shube. The venue in the large field across Ga.141 from the Atlanta Athletic Club is an idea location, she said. It has spacious parking and has easy ingress and egress. “The crowds last year were sim-
ply great. We are hoping it will be the same this year,” she said. “And the food lineup is just terrific with great barbecue, food trucks and food booths. There is such a variety of food to choose from – lobster rolls, funnel cake, and nothing beats a good burger right off the grill. “We will have a Kid Zone that is simply uuuge.” Local and visiting bands, dance troupes and singers will provide ongoing entertainment both days of the event. As always, there will be lots of competition for the best food at the festival, and you get to be the judge. For information and to see the map, visit JohnsCreekArtsFestival.com.
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