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Drake House gains ground to help displaced families

Parents seek details on new STEM school ►►PAGE 6

Historic log cabin wheeled to new home ►►PAGE 14

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Dignitaries from HomeAid Atlanta, The Drake House volunteers and its board of directors and Fulton County break ground on The Drake House’s $1.3 million expansion project. Story page 43.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A part-time police officer from Hiram was arrested Oct. 12 after he allegedly traveled to Roswell to engage in sexual acts with a minor. North Fulton SWAT and the Roswell Police Department caught Abraham Flores Galvan when he arrived at a shopping center on Woodstock Road to meet with what he thought was a 14-year-old girl. The arrest came at the end of a multi-agency

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Teenager imprisons ex-girlfriend in bathroom JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A 17-year-old male was arrested Oct. 8 after allegedly trapping his ex-girlfriend in a gym bathroom to steal her phone and look through it. The ex-girlfriend had arrived at the Lifetime Fitness on Johns Creek Parkway to work out on the treadmill, when the male approached her and took her phone. He pushed her away when she tried to grab it, but eventually she retrieved the phone and ran into the bathroom to call for help. The teenager followed his ex-girlfriend into the bathroom and eventually crawled under a bathroom stall where

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DUI arrests ►► Gary Vernon Zanders, 60, of Elk

Ridge, Fairview, Texas, was arrested

undercover operation targeting online predators. Galvan was employed as a part-time police officer for the Tunnel Hill Police Department, which has been notified of the arrest. He was charged with obscene internet contact with a child and enticing a child to commit an illegal act. —Julia Grochowski

she had taken refuge. In the stall, police said the boy once again took her phone to delete pictures she had been taking of his actions and blocked her in the stall for five minutes. When she got her phone back and ran out of the stall, the male once again blocked her in the bathroom for 20 minutes, police said. The ex-girlfriend was able to provide one photo of the attack to police. The male was arrested at his house for robbery and false imprisonment of a minor. While being transported to the Alpharetta jail, he admitted to going into the restroom despite initially stating that he had not followed his ex-girlfriend into the restroom, police said.

Fake cop scams man out of $1,000 over phone ROSWELL, Ga. — A man recently contacted police after he gave a man $1,000 over the phone to avoid arrest and later realized that the transaction Oct. 5 on Hopewell Road, Milton, for DUI and following too closely. ►► Skylar Lucas Overton, 23, of Groomsbridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Oct. 5 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Sheila Renee Jones, 52, of Tiffany Square Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 7 on Haynes Bridge Road, Alpahretta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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was suspicious. The man told police that he received a call on Sept. 23 from someone identifying himself as “Deputy Tony Welby,” who said the man had missed court on two traffic citations. The caller said that if the man did not pay $1,000, he would be considered a wanted man. At no point did the caller state what department he worked for. The man was given an address for the Gwinnet County Justice and Administration Center to mail two prepaid cards. He attempted to deliver the cards in person, but the office was closed when he arrived. The man then called Welby again and read off the cards’ numbers. Shortly after, the man said he realized that the interaction was probably a scam and alerted Roswell police. Police warn the public that no legal entity would request payment for anything in prepaid cards.

See BLOTTER, Page 45 ►► Mercedes Phillips, 23, of

Collingwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 8 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Isacc Albert Anderson, 32, of

Cornwall Road, Decatur, was arrested Oct. 12 on North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and for being wanted.

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Gary Palmer appointed after contentious meeting By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — After a five-month search, the city of Roswell has named a new city administrator. Gary Palmer, who previously served as an assistant town manager in Farragut, Tenn., will replace Michael Fischer who has been serving as the interim city administrator since the resignation of Kay Love in April. The appointment ran into some problems, however, when at the Oct. 10 special called City Council meeting the mayor and council debated whether it was appropriate to meet with the applicant during contract negotiations without disclosing such meetings. Mayor Jere Wood expressed concerns that “individual council members made conversation [with Palmer] before the contract was consummated.” He said that he wanted to know more about these meetings before progressing with the appointment to make sure the process had not be “tampered with.” Council members Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata admitted to speaking with Palmer individually, but they pointed out that Wood had also met or talked with Palmer separately. Wood shouldn’t be treating himself as an exception, Palermo added. “You’re so often looking for ways to be divisive,” Palermo said. “It doesn’t

benefit you, and it doesn’t benefit the city of Roswell.” Wood responded that he spoke to Palmer about the transition, not the contract. The issue, according to Wood, was that PALMER council members had spoken to Palmer without disclosure before or after their meeting while the city was still in contract negotiations. “I am not about this being a divisive thing,” Councilmember Nancy Diamond said, addressing Palermo. “You’re the one in the last two years that has found all kinds of wedge issues… This is not how government is supposed to work. We agreed as a group, all of us, that we would not individually contact this person, who was in the middle of contract negotiations.” Roswell Assistant City Attorney Bob Hulsey said that the general policy was to not discuss matters relevant to the contract, and he had not heard of any such discussions during that meeting. Eventually, Wood said he wanted to defer the decision on Palmer’s appointment so it could be discussed in closure. Palermo agreed and motioned for deferral without adjourning the meeting until a decision was reached. The council voted unanimously for closure and excused itself to privately discuss the topic. After they returned, Palmer was unanimously approved as the new city administrator. He will serve a two-year

The decisions we make today will set the course for Roswell’s future and will impact the community for years, if not decades to come… I’m so happy to be a part of this team.” GARY PALMER Roswell city administrator

appointment with an annual salary of $160,000, as outlined in the agreement. “I understand the gravity of the office, and I don’t take it lightly,” Palmer said at his official welcoming Oct. 11. “The decisions we make today will set the course for Roswell’s future and will impact the community for years, if not decades to come… I’m so happy to be a part of this team.” Two major staff positions remain unfilled. The city is without a finance director and a recreation and parks director. Both positions have been vacant since early this year.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. - A community forum to present plans for a new high school in North Fulton may have left some in the crowd with more questions than answers about proposed curriculum and enrollment. Fulton County School leaders hosted the Oct. 12 meeting at Milton Center with an agenda focused only on building plans and layout for the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) high school in Alpharetta. The innovative school is set to open in August 2020 on the campus of the former Milton High School in downtown Alpharetta. All existing facilities, with the exception of the athletic fields, will be demolished beginning in early 2018. Despite the presentation on building plans and blueprints by school leaders and architects, the audience questions revolved entirely around enrollment, curriculum, extracurricular offerings and other student-focused information. Most of the questions remained unanswered, with school officials saying that information is still being developed and will be shared at a later date as the district gets closer to the opening date. “We are going to meet the desires of the students who will be coming here,” promised Patrick Burke, director of Operations for Fulton Schools. “We are building this for the kids.” The idea of a STEM school has been on the front burner for Fulton Schools for years as school leaders look for options and opportunities beyond traditional high schools. Burke said the idea for the North Fulton STEM high school is driven in part by the business community and

their ideas on the skills and abilities they are looking for in new employees. To that end, the STEM high school will focus on three pathways – engineering, information technology and healthcare sciences – with a curriculum that supports these fast-growing industries. Other aspects such as drama, arts, music, sports, clubs, that students have access to in traditional high schools, may or may not be part of the STEM school, Burke noted. While there may be options, they likely will not look the same as what a regular high school can support, such as a 200-person orchestra. The school is being designed for up to 1,500 students; about half the size of a traditional high school in Fulton. Board member Katie Reeves, whose district includes the Alpharetta STEM school, said that does not mean these extracurricular offerings may not be available, but the choices may be more student-driven. “If you are a football player and want to come to this school, it may mean you [take it upon yourself] to start a football team,” she explained. But Burke cautioned parents, many of whom appeared frustrated with the limited information available, that the school is still nearly three years away and very much in the design phase. For now, the focus is on ensuring the buildings and design specifications support the three pathways. The conversation about who and what fills those buildings will be the next phase. He assured the community that last week’s meeting would not be the only opportunity to have their voices heard. A second STEM school will open in South Fulton in 2021. Both schools are being funded by proceeds from the onecent Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax passed by voters in October 2015.

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Construction begins for Hardscrabble Green Loop By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of Roswell’s oldest transportation projects is finally underway after almost 20 years. City staff officially broke ground Oct. 12 on the Hardscrabble Green Loop, a part of the larger Roswell Loop, which is expected to eventually connect all of the city’s parks and schools. “We’ve had various concepts over the years, and I’m proud to say that what we’re about to construct is the product of a lot of hard work, imagination and patience,” said Steve Acenbrak, Roswell’s director of transportation. “It is truly going to transform this area like few of our projects have done.” The project will extend along a portion of Hardscrabble Road, from King to Etris Road. The existing traffic signal at the intersection with Chaffin Road will be replaced with a roundabout and crosswalks will be added for pedestrians. Currently, there are no turn lanes on this area of Hardscrabble Road, but the project will add two at the other Chaffin Road and at Wexford Club Drive. “Lots of people ask us ‘why don’t

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Roswell city officials break ground on the Hardscrabble Green Loop, which is expected to improve traffic and walkability along the corridor.

use just widen Hardscrabble Road to four lanes?’” Acenbrak said. “That’s not what we do in Roswell. We think hard

about how to manage the traffic, but we also want to accommodate other forms of travel.”

To become a more walkable area, a 10-foot multi-use path will be added along the south side of the road. There will also be a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and 4-foot bikes lines will be installed along both sides. Bike shoulders and a sidewalk will also be added to Chaffin Road from Hardscrabble to Northgate Trace. These additions will be perfect for the safety of students, track and cross-country clubs who frequently use this stretch of land, according to Councilwoman Nancy Diamond. “If all a road does is move traffic, it’s not really adding that much to the community,” Mayor Jere Wood said. “It’s for people who are walking along it and bicycling… This road was worth waiting for.” The project is expected to take 18 months, during which time drivers will periodically see delays and temporary road closures. Any delays or closures will be announced on the city’s social media and through message boards placed near the construction areas. The project costs $5.8 million and is jointly funded by the city of Roswell, Federal Highway Administration, Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta Regional Commission.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Fourteen council candidates crowded the stage at High Meadows School Oct. 11 to speak out to their supporters and answer questions about their platform. In what is probably one of Roswell’s biggest elections in recent years, a total of four council seats along with the mayor’s seat will be up for election Nov. 7. No incumbent is seeking re-election. That means only two councilmembers will retain their seat – Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata, who have both served two years so far. The forum was hosted by Roswell NEXT in conjunction with Positively Roswell and the Roswell Woman’s Club. During the forum, candidates answered three questions each. Topics covered traffic, affordable housing, studies, revitalization and the role of council members, but one of the most discussed issues was over where Roswell should continue to invest in its now national award-winning parks system. The question was posed only to Post 3 and 5 candidates. Post 3 candidates Hanny Alexander, Sean Groer and George Vail all agreed that maintenance was important and more connections between the parks, especially on the river, could bring east and west Roswell together. Bassem Fakhoury, however, said it was more important to perfect what the city has before eventually connecting the parks or acquiring more parkland. Mike Nyden likewise said he wanted to improve east Roswell’s parks to make

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Alpharetta log cabin marks historic journey Depression-era structure moved to new location By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Organizers behind preserving a Depression-era log cabin, built by Future Farmers of America students, moved one step closer to their goal Saturday. Actually, is was more like 500 feet. Workers from Bishop House Movers transported the 82-year-old structure from its longtime site at the old Milton High School to parkland the City of Alpharetta purchased in 2016. The heavy lifting completed, the cabin now awaits final work – a basement, a new fireplace and roof – before it opens for tours. The Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society mounted a campaign a little over a year ago to raise money for the relocation and restoration. Saturday’s operation, which blocked off traffic on Milton Avenue for less than an hour, cost considerably less than early estimates the city received when it was exploring the project. When Historical Society members heard an initial estimate of $540,000, their hearts sank, said Jim Spruell, the organization’s treasurer. But that figure included dismantling and reassembling the structure. Then the nonprofit began hearing from their own relatives and from graduates of the old high school and got the job done without dismantling the 82-year-

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Work crews set out transporting the historic log cabin onto Milton Avenue from its site at the old Milton High School Saturday morning in Alpharetta. old structure, Spruell said. Total cost for the move was a little over $35,000.

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Onlookers gathered at the nearby Masonic Lodge on Milton Avenue Saturday morning to celebrate the event. Lodge members and volunteers set up tables with snacks and drinks for visitors. The next step will be to excavate beneath the cabin to put in a basement, then install a new roof and porch. Historical Society President Pat Miller said plans also call for installing a larger back room, a restroom and kitchenette in the cabin. The group wants to use the building to offer history camps and craft classes. “We want it to be used by the community as much as possible,” she said. Estimates for the total project, including the renovations and landscaping, are around $180,000, Miller said. So far, the Historical Society has collected $162,000 in donations, including $50,000 from the City of Alpharetta, and a $15,000 contribution from the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Historical Society has been under pressure for close to a year to get the cabin off the old Milton High School site. Fulton County Schools is set to begin work this winter on a new science and technology high school on the property, and its plans do not include keeping the cabin. Donations are being accepted by sending checks to Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. Please write “Log Cabin” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the organization’s website, www.aomchs.org; click on Log Cabin at the bottom of the page.

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Nonprofit trains 10,000th child in class to deter predators Revved Up Kids founders dedicate their attention to keeping children safe

groups in metropolitan Atlanta and North Georgia. It offers mobile, single-session personal safety and violence prevention training programs for Atlanta area children ages 5-19, for parents and for youth-serving organiBy PATRICK FOX zations. pat@appenmediagroup.com “We understand how challenging it is for parents to open up about this JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Revved Up Kids, topic with their children,” said coa Johns Creek nonprofit that provides founder Alli Neal. training programs on the topic of child “But, we also know that the eassexual abuse and exploitation, marked iest target for a predator is the child an important milestone in September. who doesn’t know predators exist. Our The organization announced it had training is about equipping children trained its 10,000th child, a student at and helping parents and youth-servFickett Elementary School in Atlanta. ing organizations take steps to protect Since 2010, Revved Up Kids has them.” offered unique training programs to The idea behind Revved Up Kids came to Neal in 2009, when she said she felt a calling from God to do something to protect children from abuse. Neal, and her husband, David, set out to learn more about the subject. The found little information to help them. “There’s not an education path for this,” Alli said. “That was the hardest part of all, was God said ‘Go and do,’ and we had to figure out what that meant. It took me a year and a half from the time I felt God was making this call to the time we actually launched a business.” That was no easy task. The Neals had to dig deep for any research into the best methods to teach kids how to combat abuse. “Nobody’s doing this,” Alli said. “We were not only starting a business, we were starting a category. “ She said there are a lot of organizations and agencies that provide services to help restore victims after abuse takes place, but there aren’t any organizations in Atlanta that are full-time focused on prevention. There are police agencies that provide training through another national organization called radKIDS, which teaches children how to recognize, avoid, resist, and if necessary escape violence or harm in their lives. To establish a working curriculum for the classes, the Neals looked to experts in child sexual abuse and child molestation. The list was almost exclusively the high-profile people – people REVVED UP KIDS like John Walsh, who started the Revved Up Kids co-founder David Neal works National Center for Missing and with one of the children learning skills to Exploited Children after his child avoid being a victim of child predators. was kidnapped and murdered.

The Neals had to do a lot of self-educating through reading materials that were produced by experts in the field. They also attended conferences on child abuse prevention and spoke with others who were operating similar child training programs in other parts of the country. They developed their own handbook and test marketed the program to area children and groups. After receiving feedback, they adjusted the presentation, then put it into practice. “We did do an evidence study with the University of Georgia School of Public Health to ensure that what we’re teaching is actually working, and it is, thankfully,” Alli said. The results of that study are being presented by their researcher next

month at the annual conference of the American Public Health Association. The Neals have relied heavily on word of mouth to schedule programs at schools, civic organizations and other groups who deal with youth. They charge a fee to most groups, but they also receive grant funding for other presentations. Neal said the training at Fickett Elementary was made possible by a Fulton Community Services Program grant that allows the nonprofit to reach economically disadvantaged children whose parents cannot afford to pay tuition. To learn more about Revved Up Kids training, or to support Revved Up Kids with a donation, visit www.revvedupkids.org or call 678-526-3335.

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What is a community improvement district? CIDs (as they are known) are self-taxing commercial districts that work in concert with the local government to finance self-improvement projects such as the recent $17 million Encore Bridge improvement connecting Encore Parkway and Northpoint Mall. According to the North Fulton CID website, the ultimate goal is “investing in an even more vibrant and sustainable North Fulton. The CID serves as a catalyst for transportation planning, investment and improvement.” North Fulton CID’s improvement area falls within the boundaries of parts of Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell. All three cities partner with the CID on projects, planning and initiatives.

By PAT FOX & HATCHER HURD APHARETTA, Ga. – Brandon Beach has announced his resignation as president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. He will take up duties as the North Fulton Community Improvement District executive director Jan. 1. Beach, also a state senator from Alpharetta, has served as head of the Chamber since 2002. He said the change in jobs was at his request. “I told my board, I’ve been serving as president for 15 years. I’m ready for a change,” Beach said. “I mean I love this chamber and I love this community. But I was also involved in the North Fulton Community Improvement District and was one of the founders of it.” The North Fulton Community Improvement District was formed in 2003 by a group of business owners committed to maintaining and enhancing the North Fulton community. Since its inception, the CID has invested more than $18 million in the community, leveraging these dollars to create $90 million in new infrastructure. The North Fulton CID represents nearly 400 commercial property owners along the Ga. 400 corridor and the area’s more than 77,000 employees. For the first two years of the CID’s inception, Beach ran the operation in addition to his chamber duties. Then, Ann Hanlon was brought on board as

State Sen. Brandon Beach is stepping away from his Chamber of Commerce duties to take the reins of the North Fulton CID. This will dovetail with major interests in economic development and transportation/transit as he chairs the Senate Transportation Committee CID executive director. Hanlon resigned earlier this year to become executive director for the Perimeter CIDs in Sandy Springs. Beach took over duties for the North Fulton CID since then as interim director. Both the chamber and CID share the

same offices on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. After a couple of months however, Beach went back to the chamber board to tell them the CID post was the job he really wanted to keep. “Over the past six years I have become very passionate about transportation, about infrastructure and about transit,” he said. “This gives me the ability to laser focus on transportation issues that will continue to help North Fulton that I think will be good for North Fulton and continue to help us from an economic development standpoint.” As a state senator, Beach says among the biggest constituent complaints is how tired they are of “sitting on Ga. 400 in near gridlock.” Chamber leaders said they approved of the reshuffling of leadership. “The GNFCC is very appreciative of Brandon’s work and leadership over the past 15 years,” said Roger Lusby, North

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From Oct. 20-22, enjoy a weekend of Greek life, culture and food at the annual Cumming Greek Festival. The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture, with continuous live Greek music, traditional bouzouki and energetic live Greek dance performances. Shop through a variety of authentic handcrafted gifts including ceramics, clothes, books, jewelry and more. Tickets are $2 for adults. For more information and tickets, visit cumminggreekfestival.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

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CARVIN’ IN CRABAPPLE

What: Bring a pumpkin and decorate it for free at the annual Carvin’ in Crabapple. Carving kits, painting supplies and decorations will be available. Afterward, there will be pumpkin bowling, storytelling and more. When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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What: Join for a free night of fun and safe trick or treating at the third annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by the Johns Creek Police Department. When: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. Where: The Old Movius Building, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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What: Join for a free group exercise class with the Fitness in the Park series. All classes are free, weatherpermitting, and are open to the public. See the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for cancellations. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Learn the basic techniques of drawing, painting, elements of art, principles of design and cartoon drawing. Registration is not required. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

What: Ready, set and shop on the green space across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. Talented artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. Featuring live entertainment and Kids’ Zone. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: johns.splashfestivals.com

MILTON NIGHT OUT

What: Explore a fire engine and police car, meet local firefighters and police officers and enjoy a bounce house. There will be food available. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. Where: TBA More info: cityofmiltonga.us

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM AT BULLOCH HALL

What: Tour the house by candlelight and meet President “Teddy” Roosevelt and his mother Mittie and other family members. Tours of the house are every 20 minutes. There will also be games, a bonfire and food outside. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children More info and reservations: roswellgov. com or 770-992-1731

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What: Each month, Park Place offers free screenings of classic films. This month’s movie is “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” When: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace or 678-512-3430

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more. When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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“MORNINGSIDE”

What: This shrewd new comedy takes place during a sunny spring afternoon in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where different generations are thrown together to battle it out. Imagine: a baby shower, nine women with secrets, and a case of champagne. When: Oct. 26 through Nov. 12, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: get.com

“ODE TO JOY!” AN EVENING WITH MARILYN SPARKS

What: Marilyn Sparks, known for her vibrant paintings of iconic southern imagery, will be in the gallery discussing the inspiration and techniques. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m. Where: Taylor Kinzel Gallery, 16 Elizabeth Way, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”

What: “Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical set in Imperial Russia in 1905, following Tevye and his attempt to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives. When: Oct. 13Through Nov. 5, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE

What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-a-kind mobile for their school in this exhibit. When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Representatives from the Fulton County Voter Education and Outreach will give an update on the Nov. 7th voting process, including how to use touch screen equipment and how to complete absentee ballots. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

CHOOSE YOUR BEST PUBLISHING OPTION

What: An instructor from BookLogix will compare the two major publishing paths to give writers guidance on which path may be the better fit for them. Reservations required. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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MEET JASMINE STEWART

What: Come out and meet Milton’s own Jasmine Stewart, winner of MasterChef Junior Season 5. Jasmine will provide a free cooking demonstration and a meet and greet session afterwards. When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MEDITATION CLASS

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers. Each class is different and interactive. Recommended for adults. When: Tuesday, Oct. 24, noon-1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

LET’S DO SOME ART!

What: Create a Vincent Van Gogh inspired piece of impressionist artwork to take home with Out of the Box Art Studio using paint on canvas. Reservations required. Ages 6-11. When: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

ADULT JAVA CODING

What: Learn the basics of Java: basic programming, conditions, loops and arrays. Java is an essential and popular programming language used to make mobile applications in Android. Adults ages 17 and above. When: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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The Unicoi Lake Loop Trail follows the lake near the visitor center.

GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Find fall color on the Unicoi Lake Loop Trail If you’ve looked outside this week, you’ve noticed that the leaves are beginning to turn. Fall is here! It’s a great time to get outdoors and see what promises to be some excepSTEVE HUDSON tional fall color. Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net And that brings up the big question: Where should you go to see it? In North Georgia, that’s an easy question to answer. It may even be as simple as picking a mountain road at random and then setting out to explore. During leaf season that’s often all it takes. Still, everybody has a preferred place to go to see fall leaves, and one of my personal favorites is to see them while hiking the trail around the lake at Unicoi State Park. Located near Helen, Unicoi State Park is a great place for fall hiking. Trails in the park range from easy to strenuous, and you’re sure to find something there to scratch your hiking itch. But during leaf season it’s hard to beat the Lake Loop Trail, a 2.5mile, family-friendly loop hike that will present you with some beautiful vistas – often with the image reflected in the surface of Unicoi Lake. You can hike the whole thing as a loop (starting at any of several trail access points) or you can hike shorter segments as

in-and-out hikes if time is limited (or if you have very young hikers with you). A great place to begin this hike is at one of the parking areas near either end of the dam which forms Unicoi Lake. You’ll cross the dam as you drive toward the park’s lodge on Ga. 356. It’s hard to say which is the best starting point (or, for that matter, whether it’s better to hike the loop clockwise or counterclockwise). But no matter where you start or which way you go, you’ll find that the trail is relatively level. Another good starting point is at the park’s visitor center, which is located off Campground Road. The trail passes behind the visitor center on its way around the lake. Again, you can leave your car there and then hike some or all of the loop. Those with small children may prefer this particular starting point since the visitor center has restrooms and refreshments. A third popular starting point is at the swimming beach and beach house complex near the upper end of the lake. You’ll want to go down toward the beach to find the trail, which skirts the edge of the beach in this area. No matter where you start your Lake Loop hike, be sure to check out the floating bridge over the upper end of the lake. There’s just something about a floating bridge that can’t be ignored, and the inner child in you will surely want to cross it. This bridge carries the trail over the lake near

where Smith Creek enters, and (as you’ll see from the number of lures caught in the nearby trees) it’s a popular fishing spot too. A spur trail leads up the creek and eventually connects with a playground and picnic area near the intersection of Campground Road and the road to Anna Ruby Falls. If you have time, the hike along that spur is a pleasant one. As you hike the Lake Loop trail in the fall, you’ll appreciate the fishing platforms that are located at several points on your hike. These platforms, designed to provide fishing access, also make great vantage points from which to shoot photos of fall color reflected on the surface of the lake. I especially like the views from the platforms near the dam. When hiking at Unicoi State Park, don’t forget the day-use parking fee. Be sure to hang the daily pass so it’s visible in your car. The Lake Loop is just one of many great fall trails at Unicoi State Park, and I think it’s one you’ll enjoy. It’s scenic – and mostly level! Learn about other great hiking trails in Unicoi State Park in Steve book HIKING UNICOI, a guide to the trails of Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls. It’s available at www. chattahoocheemedia. com.

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MasterChef Junior winner holds cooking demonstration in Milton By PAULINA OSENENKO paulina@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton resident Jasmine Stewart placed first among some 40 finalists on the television show MasterChef Junior and will showcase her talents this week at the Milton Library. Stewart will host a cooking demonstration followed by a meet and greet from 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Stewart competed against some 5,000 children from across the country auditioning for the show. She took top honors in the finals. Stewart,13, is in seventh grade at the Ron Clark Academy, and some of her many hobbies include biking, gardening, reading and, of course, cooking. She was introduced to cooking by her

parents at the age of 3. For the audition, Stewart was asked a few questions about herself and was then told to cook an egg. When she made it past the auditions and onto the MasterChef Junior showdown, she focused on being herself and sticking to recipes she was comfortable with. “It was really cool to work with the judges because these are people you see on TV. The experience was amazing, it was really fun to be on set and to work with other students that love to do what I love to do,” Stewart said. For her efforts, Stewart won a large trophy along with $100,000. Since the show, she has been busy with interviews and new projects that have taken her to New York and Los Angeles. She was featured multiple times in the new

MasterChef cookbook, and she has appeared in a few magazines. Both Fulton County and the City of Milton recognized Stewart with a proclamation, and Milton declared July 24 Jasmine Stewart Appreciation Day. In the future, Stewart wants to be a

television chef. She is currently working on her own cookbook. “I want to find a way to use my platform to combine cooking and fashion,” Stewart said. She can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at justchefjasmine.

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ALPHARETTA 36, JOHNS CREEK 7

Raiders run over Gladiators to remain perfect in region By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The goal for Alpharetta Friday night against Johns Creek was simple enough — compile 250 yards rushing. Though a straightforward goal, it’s not one easily accomplished no matter the personnel on the offensive line, the backs taking handoffs or the defense on the other side. But on homecoming night, Alpharetta exceeded its goal by rushing for 275 yards, powering the Raiders to their sixth straight win to remain atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings. In his third game back from an injury that kept him sidelined for most of the first half of the season, Nolan Edmonds rushed for 193 yards on 14 carries with three touchdowns. Kevin Watkins added 60 yards and two scores. “That’s about as effective as we have run the ball all year,” Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said. “At the half, we said we wanted to establish the run and we were able to do that. I think that took pressure off our guys knowing the mindset that we wanted.”

Leading the charge for Edmonds and Watkins was the Raiders’ offensive line, which Nichols said controlled the line of scrimmage for the second straight week. Alpharetta’s 275 yards rushing was just 15 short of a program record in a single game. Quarterback Matthew Downing also had an impressive performance. Downing was 10-14 passing for 116 yards. But offense will take a team only so far, and the Raiders’ defense was up to the task of facing a Gladiators squad with plenty of firepower. After giving up a touchdown early in the game for the second straight week, Alpharetta’s defense

bounced back to hold Johns Creek to just 167 yards of total offense. “Sometimes when you need to make amends, you play harder,” Nichols said. “Our D-line suffocated the quarterback with pressure, and our secondary fulfilled their assignments well and made necessary adjustments,” he said. The Raiders’ pressure forced seven sacks, with Nick Markus and Jack Stanton accounting for three each. Meanwhile, the Gladiators had just 13 yards rushing in the game and were held to 2-13 on third down conversions. With the win, Alpharetta (6-1, 5-0) continued its outright lead in the region standings with three games remaining. With his team in a solid position to capture a region title, the Raiders’ goal from the outset of the season, Nichols said it’s vital his team maintains its focus. “We just need to make sure we don’t look ahead and [instead] prepare for the opponent at hand,” he said. “We have done a good job so far at doing that,

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WALTON 42, ROSWELL 21

Hornets drop another game against top-10 opponent By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It would be easy to dismiss Roswell’s season after their 42-21 loss to Walton Friday night. After all, Georgia high school football fans haven’t been used to seeing these kinds of performances from Roswell as of late. The Hornets have five losses in seven games. Prior to this season, the Hornets had lost five games in 42 matchups, dating back to their 2014 opener. Colquitt County shut out Roswell, 28-0, Sept. 8. It was the Hornets’ first scoreless performance since a 28-0 loss to North Cobb in 1998. The Hornet defense is allowing 31 points per game, an average not seen since 2011 when they went 0-10. So it may be easy to say that the magic of the John Ford era is gone. Ford was replaced by Matt Kemper this season. It may also be argued that the Hornets’ talent pool, which has sent over a dozen players to Division 1 schools the past two years, is suddenly dry. And a point could be made that Roswell’s glory years are behind them for now, and the highs and lows of high school football have the Hornets currently in a rut. But in doing so, one would be overlooking some other factors. Consider that entering this season, Roswell had just four players on its roster that had started a varsity football game. Consider that 10 new coaches were manning the sidelines. And consider that Roswell has among the toughest schedules in the state. Four of Roswell’s losses have come from teams ranked inside the top-six in the state in Class 7A of the Georgia Sportswriters Association. And those rankings were before No. 3-ranked

Raiders: Continued from Page 36 and I feel confident if we continue, we will be where we want to be.” The Raiders will take on Cambridge on the road this week. The Bears have put together a three-game win streak and are suddenly in contention for a playoff spot after starting the season 0-5. The

Archer beat defending state champs and top-ranked Grayson and before No. 5 South Forsyth downed Milton on Friday. All seven of Roswell’s opponents are in Class 7A, and combined, they have a 43-8 record. That’s not to say Roswell’s season has been flawless. Head coach Matt Kemper said his offensive isn’t explosive enough. They have struggled to avoid tackles for loss. Roswell’s defense needs to play with more physicality and better execution. Everyone has to limit mistakes. Though his team lacks experience, they have gained about as much as a team can in seven games by playing such high-caliber opponents. “We’ve been in close games, three in overtime, and played some of the best teams you’ll see,” Kemper said. “We certainly hope that experience can help us down the stretch.” One group that has led that charge is the offensive line, comprised completely of new starters. “They are a unit that has really made some strides,” Kemper said. “Coach Scott Hamilton has done a heck of job. They are definitely one of the bright spots [this year].” With three games remaining, the Hornets are still in contention for a playoff spot because the top four of Region 4-AAAAAAA’s teams earn a berth. Four teams share Roswell’s record of 1-1 in region play. “We’re very fortunate that everything is right there, laid out in front of us,” Kemper said. “We win three games, we can still host [in the first round of the playoffs]. We know what we have to accomplish, we just have to play errorfree football.” Roswell will host Etowah (3-4, 1-1) Friday. Raiders will then face Dunwoody and a Chattahoochee team fighting for its first playoff spot since 2012. “We need to make sure we don’t take anyone lightly,” Nichols said. Johns Creek (2-6, 2-4) will need wins in their final two games of the season to have a chance at securing a playoff berth in head coach Matt Helmerich’s debut season. Their two remaining opponents, North Atlanta and Dunwoody, have a combined region record of 5-9.

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WEEK 9 (OCT. 13) FOOTBALL RECAP

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Class 7A South Forsyth 21, Milton 13 — South Forsyth’s defense held Milton to just 37 yards in the first half while scoring three rushing touchdowns from Jared Honey and Cal Morris, but Milton would fight back in the second half in a crucial region game for both teams. Milton’s defense held South to 86 second-half yards while Solomon Vanhorse scored to cut South’s lead to 21-13 in the third quarter. Turnovers and a failed fourth-down conversion would keep that score the same deep into the game.

South punted to Milton, who had a chance to tie the game with 10 seconds remaining. However, Milton couldn’t score on a hook and ladder with one second remaining, allowing South to improve to 7-0 for the first time in program history. Milton’s Lucas Moore blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to put the Eagles on top, 6-0, early in the first. West Forsyth 38, Forsyth Central 19 — West Forsyth opened a 31-0 lead and held Central scoreless until subs were brought in as the Wolverines improved to 1-1 in region play. Ben Bresnehan scored three touchdowns for the Wolverines. West also

returned an interception and a kickoff for touchdowns in the win. West’s defense has allowed 14 points per game in their past four games. With the loss, Forsyth Central is still seeking its first win of the season (0-7, 0-2). The Bulldogs have yet to win a region game since joining Region 5-AAAAAAA last year (0-7). North Forsyth 45, Lambert 21 — North Forsyth used another big performance from quarterback Ben Bales and their receiving core to earn their first-ever win over Lambert. Bales threw for over 400 yards with four touchdowns, most of those yards coming from receiver Cedric Touchstone who had 10 receptions for 161 yards and three scores. But not all of North’s 630 yards of total offense came from the passing game. Bryson Trigg also had a big night with 232 yards rushing with two touchdowns. Both teams scored on their opening possessions, with Lambert’s Peyton Rich connecting with Drew Dockter on a double pass for 35 yards and Trigg rushing for an 80-yard score. Lambert would regain the lead just a few minutes later, but North tied the game at 14 early in the second and held Lambert to a single score late in the third quarter while it built a 42-14 lead.

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Cambridge 17, Northview 10 — After an 0-5 start to the season, Cambridge won its third straight by downing Northview on Friday. With the Bears’ scoring usually coming from its passing game, Friday night was the running backs’ turn to find the end zone. Matt McCree put the Bears up 7-0 early in the first with a 39-yard touchdown, and Evan Kuykendall’s 1-yard rush proved to be the game-winning score early in the third. Northview tied the game at 10 with under two minutes remaining in the second quarter, but Cambridge’s defense, which has allowed just 11 points per game in their win streak, held the Titans scoreless in the second half. Centennial 45, North Atlanta 0 — Centennial won its fifth straight game Friday night, dominating a struggling North Atlanta team. Knights’ quarterback Max Brosmer threw four touchdowns in the win, three to Blane Mason, while Julian Nixon also scored two touchdowns. Centennial opened a 31-0

halftime lead and cruised to victory in the second half. The Knights’ defense posted the program’s first shutout since 2010.

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 41, Chestatee 14 — Blessed Trinity was up 14-0 less than four minutes into their Region 7-AAAA tilt against Chestatee. By the end of the first half, second-team players were getting playing time. BT scored 24 points in the second quarter and cruised to their second straight blowout region win. The Titans scored all five touchdowns on the ground. Steele Chambers scored twice, and Elijah Green, Quinton Reese and Ryan DuPoint all added touchdowns. The Titans are outscoring region opponents 91-28 this season.

Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 41, Pinecrest Academy 0 — After dropping their last two games in heartbreaking fashion, Fellowship Christian made sure it avoided another close loss with a dominating performance over winless Pinecrest Friday night. Fellowship opened a 28-0 lead in the final minute of the second quarter and added insurance in the second half to improve to 2-3 in region play. Pinecrest is still winless through seven games in Terence Mathis’ debut season. St. Francis 34, King’s Ridge 14 — King’s Ridge was seeking its first backto-back wins since 2013 but fell short against St. Francis who was desperate for a win. Entering the third quarter, the game was tied 7-7. But things would open up in the second, starting with the first play. St. Francis quarterback Sam Hines connected with Pop Jones for a 55-yard touchdown. The PAT would be blocked, allowing King’s Ridge to pull ahead 1413 later in the quarter. Hines found the end zone on the ground and Jones scored on an 83yard reception to put the Knights up 26-14. Midway through the fourth, St. Francis added a safety, and a 65-yard touchdown rush from Sean Paradise sealed the win with a minute remaining.

SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS RECAP

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State title hopes continue for four local softball teams By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 7A Lambert over Mill Creek (2-3, 2-1, 1-0) — Lambert advanced to the second round of the state playoffs after downing Mill Creek, last year’s state runner up, in three games. Lambert dropped Game 1 after an RBI double in the top of the seventh proved to be the difference in Mill Creek’s 3-2 win. In Game 2, Lambert got their own seventh-inning heroics. With the game tied at 1-1, Kassidy Krupit hit a two-out double. Allie Sewell would be brought in as a courtesy runner for Krupit and scored on a Lindsey Nelson single to right field. Krupit, who pitched a complete game for the Lady Longhorns, then sealed the win by forcing three straight outs in the bottom of the seventh. Krupit got the start again in Game 3, throwing another complete game. Krupit allowed seven hits and struck out three in seven innings. Game 3 featured a pitching duel. Lambert only managed four hits in the game, but once again it was Krupit proving to be the difference. Her lead off home-run on the second pitch of the game was the only run in Lambert’s 1-0 win. Collins Hill over Forsyth Central (3-2, 6-2) — After making its first playoff appearance since 2013, Forsyth Central took an early exit after being swept by Collins Hill in the first round of the state playoffs. Central led 1-0 on a wild pitch in Game 1, but Collins Hill would plate three runners in the fifth and sixth inning to lead 3-1. In the top of the seventh, the Lady Bulldogs put a runner on thanks to a Collins Hill error before Sadie Waters hit a single to drive in a run. With the tying runner on first with two outs, a strikeout ended Central’s hopes for a comeback win as they fell 3-2. In Game 2, Collins Hill took an early lead with a home run off Central starter Bailey McCachren. Central would take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth on a Waters triple. The home run ball would cost Central in the top of the fifth when Collins Hill hit a two-run shot to reclaim the lead. After scoring a run in the sixth, another two-run home run put the Eagles up 6-2.

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Round 2 matchups: Lambert vs. Brookwood Parkview vs. South Forsyth Dalton vs. Cambridge Mt. de Sales vs. Mount Pisgah Three straight ground outs from Central in the bottom of the seventh ended the Lady Bulldogs season. North Gwinnett over North Forsyth (6-1, 9-4) — North Forsyth gave up 19 hits to North Gwinnett in their two-game series last Thursday, ending the Lady Raiders’ season. North Gwinnett’s Chandler Dennis struck out 11 in her win in Game 1. All six of North Gwinett’s runs came in the bottom of the second with six hits, including a two-run home run. Game 2 saw North Forsyth attempt to come back after surrendering an early lead, but their bid was too little too late. North Gwinnett scored nine runs through the top of the fifth inning, including five extra-base hits. The Lady Raiders would plate four runners in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI double from Abby Martin, a passed ball and a sacrifice fly, but it would be the last of their offense as they fell 9-4. South Forsyth over Mountain View (5-4, 3-2) — South Forsyth is on to the second round again after winning two close contests against Mountain View in last Thursday’s doubleheader. South trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning when Makenna Segal hit a solo home run to tie the game with two out. In the bottom of the ninth, South loaded the bases with two outs for Jordyn Harris. A single from Harris drove in the winning run. In Game 2, South jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Mountain View tied the game with two straight RBI doubles in the fourth. The score remained 2-2 until the bottom of the seventh. Morgan Kilmer opened the half inning with a single. She was at third when an attempted pick-off from Mountain View’s catcher went past

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(678) 990-1831

Britt Boyd, MD

Board Certified Family Medicine

Old Alabama

3280 Old Alabama Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022

(770) 645-1014

Services Offered: • Preventive Services and Health Maintenance – for men and women • Annual Physicals, Sports Physicals, Screening Physicals for Schools & Employment • Womens’ Health - Pap and Gynecologic Exams • Child Care • Acute Illness Management • Immunizations for adults, children & infants/ newborns • Minor surgery, EKG, lung function test

• X Ray and laboratory services in the office for patient convenience • Occupational Medicine, DOT physicals, Workman’s comp. • Pre-employment drug screens • Physical Therapy • Sleep Lab • Immigration physicals • OB and delivery SLEEP STUDY CENTER • Diabetes and nutrition

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Class 6A Dacula over Chatthoochee (8-0, 3-2) — For the second straight year, Chattahoochee softball lost its firstround playoff series and dropped the Lady Cougars from contention. Dacula defeated Hooch in Game 1 after a four-run first inning led to enacting the mercy rule. The Lady Falcons added four more runs through the fourth inning. The Lady Cougars couldn’t get any offense going against Dacula’s Sydney Boulware who allowed a single hit and struck out seven in five innings.

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Game 2 would be much closer, but it would result in another loss for Hooch. Dacula scored on a fielder’s choice in the top of the first, but Hooch responded with an RBI double and scored on an error to lead 2-1 in the bottom of the inning. Neither team would have much offensive until the top of the fifth when Dacula hit a two-run home run to take a 3-2 lead. With their season on the line in the bottom of the seventh, Hooch opened the inning with a double, but two strikeouts and a groundout ended their hopes of continuing their season. Cambridge over Lanier (5-4, 11-0) — Defending state champions Cambridge are on to the second round after downing Lanier in two games to open the playoffs. Genevieve Dumas pitched two complete games for the Lady Bears, includ-

ing a shortened Game 2 in which she gave up just two hits. In a back-and-forth Game 1, Cambridge trailed 4-3 after Lanier scored three runs off four hits in the top of the sixth. The Lady Bears still trailed by a run in the bottom of the seventh, but a single from Liz Seymour and two walks loaded the bases with two outs. Down to their final out, Lindsey Smith hit a single to drive in Audrey Smith to tie the game. An error on the subsequent throw to first allowed Luci Allen to score from third and gave Cambridge the dramatic, comeback win. Game 2 was a blowout ending with the run rule after the fifth inning. Lindsey Smith went 3-4 with three RBIs and Audrey Smith and Liz Seymour each had two RBIs as Cambridge scored five runs in the second and fourth innings.

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North Georgia’s annual fundraiser, a luncheon and fashion show, benefits single moms at Lanier Tech and other service projects. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, October 25th, at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. The theme this year is “Celebrating 100 Years of Service” and will feature the latest in fashion by Chico’s. Altrusa is an international, volunteer service organization of business and professional leaders, dedicated to improving communities world-wide through personal service. The word Altrusa is a combination of the words Altruism and USA. It is currently organized into fourteen districts consisting of 446 clubs in 19 countries. Members unite their varied talents in service to others, achieving as a group what individuals cannot do alone. Last year, Altrusans proudly gave over a million volunteer hours around the world. The North Georgia Club was chartered on August 19, 2005 and has been actively making a difference in North Georgia since that time. Although the North Georgia club supports many different organizations and populations in the greater North Georgia area, two key focus areas are literacy and children’s issues. Our service projects have included Jesse’s House, Bald Ridge Lodge, The Place, Family Haven, Wee Books in Dawsonville, Literacy Forsyth and many others. The Club has given $36,000 in Scholarships to deserving Single Moms at Lanier Tech. The North Georgia club meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 12:00 noon at Tam’s Backstage in Cumming. For more information on Altrusa www.altrusa.org www. districtthree.altrusa.org.

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Madison Co. over Blessed Trinity (6-0, 5-0) — Blessed Trinity found itself on the wrong end of a first-round sweep for the second straight year after being shutout in two games by Madison County. Madison scored all six of their Game 1 runs in the second inning, and BT committed five errors in the game, allowing the Red Raiders to take the win off just two hits. In Game 2, Madison scored consistently to open a 5-0 lead after six innings, the final score. BT’s pitching staff allowed 11 runs, while the Lady Titans had five hits. Hanley Lomax went 3-3 in the loss.

Class A-Private Savannah Christian over King’s

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Ridge (5-3, 2-5, 3-11) — King’s Ridge made its first appearance in the postseason and won its first playoff game, but the Lady Tigers took an early exit after falling to Savannah Christian in the final two games. King’s Ridge got off to a hot start with Brook Anderson going 4-4 with two runs scored and Hannah Miracle going 2-3 with an RBI to power the Lady Tigers to a 5-3 win in Game 1. Game 2 featured less offense early, with Savannah leading 1-0 in the top of the fifth, but the game would open up late. Savannah scored five runs in the next three innings to force a decisive Game 3. Savannah led 2-1 in Game 3, but multiple hits coupled with two throwing errors from King’s Ridge allowed the Raiders to score nine runs in the top of the fifth. The Lady Tigers scored two in the bottom of the inning, but it wasn’t enough to keep the game going due to the run-rule. Mt. de Sales over Fellowship Christian (11-3, 9-1) — Fellowship Christian earned its second playoff berth in three years but was eliminated in the first round again after dropping two games to Mount de Sales. The Lady Cavaliers used 10 hits and four errors from Fellowship Christian in Game 1, powering them to an 11-3 win. Fellowship trailed 4-3 after four innings, but the Lady Cavaliers scores two runs in the bottom of the fifth and five runs off four hits in the bottom of the sixth to end the game by run rule. In Game 2, Mount de Sales scored six runs in the top of the second with five doubles and a single, allowing them to cruise to the win, also shortened by the run rule. Fellowship’s lone run came on a Baylor Aycock RBI single in the bottom of the fifth. Mount Pisgah (BYE)

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AHS sophomore Olivia Colburn receives the Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts

AHS sophomore named future science leader Olivia Colburn recognized nationally for outstanding academic performance ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School sophomore Olivia Colburn received national recognition this summer at the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. The Science Advisory Board of The National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists conferred the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence

to Colburn for her outstanding academic performance, leadership potential and dedication to serving humanity through science, technology, engineering or math. In June, Colburn represented Alpharetta High School and Georgia at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. Colburn was surrounded by many fellow high school students who share her passion, ability and potential. She was personally taught by some of the greatest living minds in science and technology – winners of the world’s most prestigious international prizes including Nobel Prize winners.

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