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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man who reportedly shot another while in the middle of a Craig’s List deal has been arrested. Robert Frederick, 32, of Grayson was arrested Oct. 7 after Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office detectives, along with the Gwinnett County Police, served a search warrant at FREDERICK the suspect’s residence in Grayson. Additionally, small quantities of heroin, cocaine and firearms

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Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 3 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Joseph Anthony Hawa, 30, of Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 6 on Alderman Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Yerula I. Galindo-Gomez, 33, of Ashleigh Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 7 on First Street in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Brandon Vinh Lai, 25, of Tamarack Trail, Forest Park, was arrested Oct. 7 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, improper left turn and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Brandon Shail, 36, of Maple Street, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 30 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and suspended license. ►► Jessica Marie Hafer, 22, of Rowland Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Sept. 29 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI

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were found at the residence. Frederick reportedly shot Eugene Ryerson, 57, of Cumming on Sept. 30 at 11:25 p.m. outside Kroger, 1595 Peachtree Parkway. Ryerson told deputies he had purchased tools from Frederick in the past, but during this transaction, Frederick reportedly shot Ryerson once in his right side. Frederick was charged with attempted murder, criminal attempt, armed robbery and aggravated assault, all felonies. He was booked into the Forsyth County Jail where he remains without bond. Frederick also faces weapons and drug charges in Gwinnett County.

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Alleged shoplifter caught with sensor remover ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested Oct. 4 for shoplifting $1,600 worth of clothes from two stores. Police were alerted by security that the woman, later identified as 28-year-old Jessica Barrie, was in custody for allegedly shoplifting from two stores on Avalon Boulevard. The managers had found empty hangers and theft sensors in the fitting rooms after Barrie occupied them and said that Barrie had left the stores without paying for any items. The managers of both stores said that Barrie was hiding six pieces of clothing under her large maternity dress. Police found the missing clothing in Barrie’s dress. Barrie said that she had purchased the clothes, but she could not give police the receipts. When an officer looked through Barrie’s purse, they found a retail magnet used to remove theft sensors and a pair of scissors.

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to the ordinance that was presented at the time.” The word “measure” was later changed to “proposed ordinance.” In addition, the word “rural” was added to two spots in the general update before the word “heritage.” But Kunz said a few things still made him uneasy. He didn’t like that the note didn’t mention that a significant number of residents were in favor of the decision, and that the current wording made it seem like the entire council was against the ordinance. Rather, he said he knew there was a battle that took place over that decision. He said he was uncomfortable with the notion that this portion of Milton’s history implied the entire council and community were against this ordinance. “The motion was a denial of how the ordinance was written,” Kunz said. “That was said over and over again. There were details that needed to be

hashed out that we didn’t hash out at that point in time.” Kunz said he voted to deny the ordinance with the belief the council would revisit the topic. He said that portion of the update should be rewritten to be more “truthful.” “It’s an important thing,” he said. “These little phrases get into what we do and how we behave. I won’t let an idea that’s come before us go through if it isn’t true or suggests I voted for something in a way I did not intend. I didn’t deny it because of public opposition. I denied it with the intent to make it better and rewrite it.” Councilmember Joe Longoria said he interpreted the section differently and that the document doesn’t prohibit the council from addressing the ordinance again. “We get to a level of crazy detail with how we word certain things,” he said. “The fact it says there was a lot of opposition to it, is true. It leaves out the fact there was a lot of support for it, and also that some people didn’t care. If we say some people were for it, against it or didn’t care, it’d start to sound a little silly. This document is so much bigger than this one thing, which I don’t think is lying.”

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OPINION

TSPLOST may be most important item on Nov. ballot Not voting for President? I wouldn’t miss it! But the opinion of many is otherwise. You need to know that there are many other important reasons to vote this November. LIZ HAUSMANN One is traffic Fulton County Commissioner relief. Fulton citizens will have the opportunity to approve a .75 cent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or TSPLOST, on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot. If approved, an estimated $570 million could be raised to fund transportation improvements throughout Fulton County – outside of the city of Atlanta. The city of Atlanta has two separate votes to approve a .4cent TSPLOST and a .5-cent MARTA expansion for a potential .9-cent increase in Atlanta. Confused? What does it mean for you and your city? What happens to the money raised? And how did we get here? With four new Fulton County Commissioners taking office on Jan. 1, 2015 came long-desired changes to Fulton County government. New districts brought new faces and a new direction and hiring a new county manager. That led to the development of a strategic plan that focuses on customer service, outcomes and impact to the citizens and a reduction in the millage rate. The new Board of Commissioners also established regular communication with the leadership of the 14 cites and two school systems in Fulton County. Early in 2015 the Fulton BOC and mayors of Fulton County began meeting to discuss ways we could partner together to improve service delivery to the citizens we mutually represent. In the 2015 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey conducted by the Atlanta Regional Commission, residents throughout Fulton identified transportation as the single most important issue facing the Metro Atlanta Region. So naturally, transportation was high on the early list of topics of concern. The Georgia Legislature and the governor had just approved House Bill 170, which reorganized fuel tax revenues to add over $900 million a year to the Georgia Department of Transportation for statewide transportation improvement projects. A provision in HB 170 allowed Ful-

ton County for the first time to call for up to a 1 percent TSPLOST for Fulton County transportation improvements. Historically, Fulton County sales tax had been capped for over 40 years with the 1 percent MARTA sales tax. But, the devil was in the details. The HB 170 language required 100 percent agreement of all 15 jurisdictions in Fulton County, including agreement on the projects and agreement on the amount of the 1 percent to be requested. Atlanta insisted on including a MARTA expansion. Many Fulton cities objected to including MARTA expansion funding. All it took was one city to opt out, resulting in an impasse without an agreement. No agreement could be reached. Recognizing the situation, the Fulton County Legislative Delegation, led by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, passed new legislation allowing for a compromise. SB369 created two tax districts; one for the city of Atlanta, and one for the rest of Fulton County: 13 cities and unincorporated South Fulton for up to 1 percent each for a 5-year period. This time, 60 percent of Fulton cities and the county had to agree before it could move forward. Transit expansion could be included for Atlanta. Atlanta voters will have two ballot questions: MARTA expansion at .5 cents for 40 years concurrent with the MARTA Act; TSPLOST for roads, bridges, connectivity at .4 cents for 5 years; a total of a .9-cent increase to 8.9 percent for Atlanta if both measures are approved. Fulton County voters have one question: • .75-cent TSPLOST for roads, bridges, congestion relief and connectivity • Projects developed by each city • Projects managed by each city • Revenue divided by population of each city • The TSPLOST is collected for a 5 year period beginning on April 1, 2017. • If the maximum amount of $660 million is collected earlier than 5 years, the tax will sunset and expire. Full details that include project lists, priority list and revenue estimates can be found at http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/tsplost/ Look and see what it means for you. It’s your money and your decision. And it’s last on the ballot. Don’t be left out of the decision.

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Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com I love autumn for many reasons – glorious football, the end of summer heat and beauti- John Oates of Hall & Oates preforming on the main stage at Wire & Wood. ful fall colors. And I have to thank our local early, because it sells out. It is also on cities for turning fall into one of the Canton Street but they bring the wine most festive times of the year. and the food to you. Normally, I spend a lot of fall I try never to miss the Cumming weekends convincing My Lady Wife Country Fair and Festival which is that those multi-colored fall leaves always like the fair that used to come are just as beautiful lying on the to my hometown – except we never ground as they are hanging in trees. had Charlie Daniels smoking up his That is what we husbands call the fiddle sending the Devil down in GeorHard Sell. Fortunately we also have at our fingertips what is known as the gia again. Who doesn’t remember going to Soft Sell. the fair. And who doesn’t like seeing The Soft Sell is simply pointing out cool and neat things to do instead the little ones discovering it for the of yardwork. And for that we guys can first time. And if you haven’t been, the huge thank Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, steam tractors will leave you gobJohns Creek and Cumming for offersmacked. ing up such a bountiful number of I was really smart this past alternatives to swinging a rake. weekend, taking M’Lady to the Johns Roswell presented us with its Creek Arts Festival which has some annual Fall Colors art show which really cool artists and artisans. We has been going on half a century so had a blast there too. I guess you can call it successful. It So far, I have not spent an afis one of those unique events that ternoon in the yard all fall. We have makes Roswell so – well – so Roswell. some happening cities here that make Of course Canton Street is not to it hard for a confirmed couch potato be outdone, so I will be forced to go to like me to hold on to his union card. the Oktoberfest on Canton Saturday, So if you have been missing out by Oct. 22 (someone please twist my pruning back those hydrangeas and arm). winterizing your deck or ticking off The Chattahoochee Nature Center your Honey-Do items, you still have is always a treat and a half. Their time. Turn to our calendar section Harvest on the ‘Hooch is a great anand find something happening outnual event. doors. Alpharetta went for the big douDecember, January and February bleAheader the first two weekends in are going to be here for a long time. October. They began with the Brew So let the little things slide, grab Moon Octoberfest which was a street your significant other and enjoy the party I haven’t seen since my freshsunshine. man year outside Russell Hall. As for my yard leaves? Well, I am Downtown Alpharetta is just a trying something newly suggested happening place. by the UGA Agronomy Department. But you say you’re not a beer It’s called Mulching in Place. No rake kind of person. Next fall sign up for required. the Roswell Wine Festival – but do it

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Parks, trails and greenspace bond to be on ballot Proposed $25M referendum By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton voters will soon have the chance to decide if they want a parks, trails and greenspace bond. On Tuesday, November 8 a question will be placed on the ballot relating to a potential $25 million bond referendum. Bond money will be dedicated to acquire land for parks, trails and greenspace, including conservation land, wildlife habitat and natural areas. It will also be used for conservation easements. The ballot issue was in response to resident demand for more parks and greenspace, said Milton Conservation Project Manager Kathleen Johnson. “Our city has been going through a lot of development into subdivisions over the past few years,” Johnson said. “Some citizens are worried that a lot of the land is going away and there won’t be much greenspace.” Earlier this year, the Milton Planning Commission held several public meetings to learn what types of land citizens wanted to be preserved or pur-

If you go What: Town hall meeting relating to Greenspace Bond on November ballot When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 Where: Stonecreek Church, 13540 Hwy. 9 More Info: cityofmiltonga.us/ greenspacebond

chased with the money. Additionally, a survey was sent out to gather residents’ thoughts. “That’s how we came up with a list of criteria of which parcels would be acquired or where we would put easements,” Johnson said. From there the criteria were put into categories including trails, parks, greenspace and rural character. Often citizens expressed interested in passive parks, she said. The council could also consider preserving trees, prohibiting clear cutting,

refraining from using eminent domain except when the landowner agrees and purchasing development rights. Public input will continue and a new advisory committee may be formed if the vote passes to review and recommend possible land parcels to the council for acquisition. The council will then

have the final authority to decide which parcels are acquired after providing public input. A town hall meeting on the proposal will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Stonecreek Church, 13540 Hwy. 9. For information on the bond, visit cityofmiltonga.us/greenspacebond.

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TSPLOST poised to pour $500M on roads Roswell, Alpharetta see benefits of improvements By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Shovels stand at the ready, waiting for more than $500 million in funding if Fulton County residents vote in favor of a 0.75-cent transportation sales tax Nov. 8. North Fulton cities have conducted more than a dozen information sessions over the past month, outlining local road and pedestrian improvements on the list for funding. But not all of the improvements are listed. Some cities such as Alpharetta note the benefits from investing in one project can reduce traffic congestion in other areas of city without additional improvements in those areas. That was the pitch made last August when Mayor David Belle Isle and other city officials spoke to some 80 residents who live along Webb Bridge Road. That residential street has become an alternative for commuters who use the two-lane as a cut-through to avoid congestion on the city’s major

east-west arteries. The city has no funds to widen the street, and residents strictly oppose anything that would change the pastoral nature of the route. However, the mayor has noted that a $6 million project to widen Old Milton Parkway – one of the city’s top items for TSPLOST funding – could help traffic flow enough to make Webb Bridge less appealing to commuters. That makes sense to Webb Bridge area resident Philip Downing. “Certainly if the TSPLOST can be used to repair the bridge over Big Creek and widen Old Milton Parkway from east of Ga. 400 through to at least Kimball Bridge, that would be extraordinarily helpful,” Downing said. “We’d like to maintain a residential look and feel to it,” Downing said. For now, Downing said, Alpharetta will benefit from widening Old Milton Parkway. “There’s just a massive amount of traffic on there during rush hour,” he said.

N. Fulton Projects in tier lists Each city’s TSPLOST list is divided into three tiers of projects. Tier I projects are those that carry the highest priority and could be funded if only 85 percent of the expected sales tax revenues are collected. Tier II projects would be funded by the remaining 20 percent, and Tier III projects could be funded if collections exceed expectations. Here is a current rundown of Tier I projects for area cities. Alpharetta Tier 1 Projects: $53.1 million — Haynes Bridge Road widening: $5 million, with Johns Creek: $5 million — McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Union Hill Road to Sargent Road: To be determined, but earlier estimates put figure at $5 million, with Johns Creek: $5.5 million; Forsyth County & GDOT: $25 million — Windward Parkway widening: $15.5 million, with Milton contributing another $500,000 — Academy St/ Webb Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $13 million — Old Milton Parkway Widening: $6 million

— Morris Road operational improvements: $2.7 million — Bethany Road at Mayfield Road intersection: $1.28 million — Bethany Road at Mid-Broadwell Road intersection: $1.28 million — Kimball Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $6 million Milton — Windward Parkway Business District/ Union Hill Road Capacity Improvements — Morris Road Widening — Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend/Way — Intersection Improvements — Freemanville Road at Birmingham Road Intersection Improvements — Charlotte Drive at Mayfield Road Intersection Improvements — Hopewell Road at Thompson Road/ South Thompson Road Intersection Improvements — Hopewell Road at Hamby Road Intersection Improvements — SR 140 at Green Road Intersection Improvements — Birmingham Road Middle Bridge — NE Crabapple Connector Road — Pedestrian Improvements Johns Creek Tier I Projects: $73 million — Medlock Bridge capacity project

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Tsplost: Continued from Page 12 Outside of that, Webb Bridge residents wouldn’t turn down TSPLOST money for a few improvements of their own. If the sales tax money continues to flow in to the point where secondary projects can receive funding, they mentioned improving or replacing the bridge over Big Creek and adding bicycle lanes as two projects they’d like to see. Farther south in Roswell, the city has its own dreams of easing traffic on its main thoroughfare, Holcomb Bridge Road. Alpharetta is pinning its hopes and the lion’s share of its TSPLOST money on the $60 million Big Creek Parkway project. Roswell Transportation Director Steve Acenbrak said it will be a gamechanger for his city, and especially for those who drive Holcomb Bridge. “It will be noticeable, like when school is out for the summer,” he said. The project involves a new two-lane road running from Warsaw Road to Old Alabama Road, with a bridge spanning Ga. 400 in between. Currently, Holcomb Bridge Road provides the only access over Ga. 400 to get from east Roswell to west Roswell. “It will be one lane in each direction, but it will have more of an impact than adding a lane in each direction to Hol-

K-9: Continued from Page 6 him, and the guy immediately gave up.” In that moment of triumph, however, Mattis sustained serious injuries that would require hospitalization. Down the road, police also apprehended the passenger of the BMW, who was later identified as 26-year-old Enock Pierre Louis. Louis was caught while attempting to run up a steep hill and initially refused to identify himself, according to the police report. Officers found two driver’s licenses in his wallet with different names and a credit card belonging to a Texan man. The 19-year-old was found in possession of a backpack with 20 cell phones, 12 of which police said were reported stolen in the prior weeks. He was transported to North Fulton Hospital for possible injuries from his fall but was later released with a clean bill of health. Both suspects, from Florida, were arrested for obstruction. The 19-yearold was additionally charged with failure to obey traffic control devices, fleeing police, reckless driving and 12 counts of theft by receiving stolen prop-

comb Bridge,” Acenbrak said. Big Creek Parkway will allow local traffic an east-west route over Ga. 400 without having to get onto Holcomb Bridge Road, which is already at capacity with an estimated 61,000 vehicles a day crossing the overpass. “Peak hours of traffic are lasting longer in the morning and evenings,” Acenbrak said. “Even on Sundays and at night, Holcomb Bridge traffic is steady.”

erty. Louis was additionally charged with possession of fraudulent identification, financial transaction card theft and two counts of identity fraud. After the arrests, Tappan noticed that his K-9 companion was showing signs of distress. “The K-9 was walking real gingerly, and he would lay down on the ground and just did not want to get back up,” Gordon said. Mattis was rushed to the North Fulton Animal Emergency Hospital at 8 p.m., where doctors discovered that he had a lacerated liver, bruised lung and heavy internal bleeding. He had to undergo emergency surgery to treat the life-threatening injuries. “What saved the dog was that the dog fell on the suspect,” said Gordon. Three hours later, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety posted on Facebook that Mattis pulled through his surgery and “is expected to make a full recovery and return to serving his community.” “Really is a miracle, made me feel a lot better. It was a rough couple of days for me,” Tappan said. “[Mattis] is my partner. He lives with me. He goes home with me. He plays with my kids, annoys my wife. He’s my best friend.”

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Fulton looks to end summer break in early August Aug. 7 opening next year will be earliest opening in years By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - It’s been a long time since the Fulton County School System flirted with the idea of a late August start for school – 2009 to be exact – when students returned to classrooms on Aug. 23, two weeks after their peers. While parents and tourism officials cheered the trend, the late start created a problem with staff who work in Fulton and reside in other counties, families with children in private and public settings and with uneven semester lengths. Since then, Fulton officials have given in to conformity with other metro districts, slowly inching back to opening school doors in the first week of August. Last week the Fulton County School Board reviewed the Calendar Committee options for the next two school

years, with start dates of Aug. 7 and Aug. 6 respectively in 2017 and 2018, and an ending date before Memorial Day in May. The issue will sit before the community for the next 30 days for input, but its passage is highly likely, given the alignment with other districts and the opportunity for additional days off within the year. “The proposed calendars continue the trend [with] spring break and Thanksgiving holidays aligning with other metro districts, the traditional winter break and pre-planning and

post-planning for teachers,” said Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose. Only Katie Reeves, the board member from Alpharetta, pushed the pause button at the board table, questioning whether there is any option to add even a few more days of summer break. “I don’t know about the rest of the board, but generally about the third or fourth week of July I start getting calls from people who are screaming at me because we are starting school in the middle of the summer,” Reeves said at the board’s Oct. 13 work session. She noted the proposed calendars have 91 days in the first semester and 89 days in the second, and asked if those could be reversed. “I understand the parameters, but given that our families, many of them, really dislike starting super early, I wonder if there was any thought given to 89 days in the first semester and 91 in the second?” Reeves asked, noting school could start on a Wednesday instead of Monday. A spokesperson for Fulton Schools said she was concerned families would “blow off” the entire

week if school started mid-week. But Reeves countered that Fulton has started its semester mid-week in the past, and she failed to see that as an issue. “I appreciate [the concern] but I hear rumors [Georgia lawmakers] are going to look at this issue this session,” said Reeves. “So I feel like any kind of reasonableness that we can insert into our calendar might be looked at positively by people who could make us all start around Labor Day.” She cited North Carolina which passed a law in 2003 mandating schools start no earlier than Aug. 26 and end no later than June 10. Other states, including Maryland, have similar mandates for late summer start dates. While the Georgia Legislature has toyed with the issue of setting school start dates, the issue has not been taken up in earnest for more than a decade. Not discussed by the board was the oft-mentioned link between higher utility bills for air conditioning in schools and early start dates. This past August was the second hottest August in Georgia history, with 28 days exceeding 90 degrees.

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Halcyon runs into street, water, sewage issues County planning to update zoning By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Since breaking ground in February, Halcyon, the mixed-use development off Exit 12 on Ga. 400, has run into a few snags regarding roads, water and sewer. Forsyth County Attorney Ken Jarrard told the Board of Commissioners Oct. 11 that discussions were held about how to continue with the development while still meeting county regulations. To do that, Jarrard said a commission-driven amendment needs to be made to Halcyon’s zoning. So the board approved moving forward with a county-initiated major amendment to the Master Planned Districts. Those allow flexibility in the design and construction of Halcyon that don’t comply with the guidelines of traditional zoning codes. “We are going to have to designate the interior corridors within the Halcyon project as not public or private streets as it’s used in our code,” he said. “That’s because as public or private streets are used or described in the county’s Unified Development Code, they must be up to public standards.” The product that Halcyon is endeavoring to create does not anticipate streets, at least at this point, that are up to public standards, Jarrard said.

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This map shows Halcyon in relation to Avalon and the Collection at Forsyth. The issue is the roads are expected to be smaller or narrower than what the county calls for. Additionally, improvements underneath the roads that are needed are not typical of what the county does. “They have some storm water drainage that is underneath the roads that under our typical permitting process we would not allow under a public road,” Jarrard said. “It is unique to their development. We just don’t accommodate it in our specifications and standards.” To do that, Jarrard said corridors would have to be called something other than public streets or roads. Otherwise they’ll get caught up in the county’s code and force them to be built to those standards. “In the future if the county was ever asked to come in and own these streets, we don’t want to own anything that

was built to less than our standards,” Jarrard said. The county is not responsible for maintaining these private roads. A second issue regards water and sewer. Jarrard said the infrastructure needs to belong to the county since the county is providing these services. “However, we didn’t want to be responsible for the enhanced costs of repair, maintenance and upkeep based upon the tightness of the package,” Jarrard said. “If we get in there and begin moving around dirt, there are a lot more costs associated with moving that when your space is tighter.” To combat that, Jarrard said he and his team have come up with an easement. This would allow the county to have the right to go in and disturb the land, but the costs to put everything back together would be on Halcyon. This would avoid passing costs along to taxpayers. Halcyon, owned by real estate groups RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Company, is a $370 million

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What: For a unique Halloween adventure, take your child on a well-lit hike through the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear about their lives. When: Oct. 21-22, 7-9:45 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 per person. More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

RIVERS ALIVE FALL CLEANUP

What: This annual cleanup, education and protection program will be held at locations across the city. Volunteers will help keep streams, roadways and school sites clean and beautiful. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bailey Farm and Gardens, 255 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us or mgg@ cityofmiltonga.us

HAY DAY

What: Save the Horses is raising funds to feed rescued horses and other animals throughout the winter months. The event includes games, cake walk, pony rides, raffles, food, music and more. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org/hay-day. html

COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

What: Keep the environment clean by recycling unwanted electronics. Items such as phones, cables, calculators and printers are accepted with no charge. Full list of items online. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Department of Public Safety parking lot, 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta

What: Learn about bicycle safety from the local group, “Bike Roswell,” in Georgia’s very first “Bicycle Friendly Community.” When: Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-3 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

CARVIN’ IN CRABAPPLE

What: Bring a pumpkin and join in a communal pumpkin carving event. Carving kits and painting supplies will be available to help make the perfect spooky or silly pumpkin. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavillion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us or 678242-2533

FALL FESTIVAL AND SIDEWALK SALE

What: North Point Village is putting on a free festival with live DJs, food trucks, raffles and a chance to meet Peppa the Pig. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: North Point Village Shopping Center, 7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpointvillage.info

ILANA WILES BOOK SIGNING

What: The creator of the blog Mommy Shorts will be signing and answering questions about her new book, “The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting.” When: Monday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Where: Mansell Crossings Barnes & Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: mommyshorts.com

RACE TO NOWHERE

What: Centennial High School is hosting a two-part series on the impact of the educational system and creating

positive change. The first event features the documentary, “Race to Nowhere.” When: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell More info: bit.ly/2eev2Aq

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: cytatlanta.com

TRUNK OR TREAT

What: The 2016-2017 season opens with a concert featuring music composed for British Royalty - pieces written for coronations, weddings, funerals, and other royal occasions. When: Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814, Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $22 for adults, $17 for students and seniors More info and tickets: rumc.com

What: Join the Johns Creek Police Department for its annual free Trunk or Treat event, featuring candy, treats, activities for kids and refreshments. When: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-474-1587

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FOREIGN FILMS AT THE ALPHARETTA LIBRARY

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What: The Alpharetta Library will present a series of foreign films each month for free. This month, they will show the Czech film “Kolya,” rated PG-13. When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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

What: Banks and Shane is a high-energy, hard-kicking, blow-the-roof off band that has had capacity crowds reminiscing with memorable ballads. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 and 8 p.m. Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: $20 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com What: Enjoy a sneak preview of this original work by Beverly Trader Austin, which depicts the 1923 interview between Margaret Mitchell and Catherine Evelyn “Eva” King Baker. When: Oct. 22-23, 2 and 4 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $8 More info and tickets: 770-640-3855

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN JR.

What: Perimeter School presents “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.,” a light-hearted romantic comedy centered on the early days of sound film in the roaring 1920s in Hollywood. When: Oct. 27, 2 and 4 p.m.; Oct. 28, 4 and 7 p.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 at the door More info: perimeterschool.org

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What: Join the Milton Library in watching a fun and educational film each month. All ages are welcome. When: Friday, Oct. 21, 4-5:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

THE LITTLE MERMAID MUSICAL

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

What: CYT Atlanta invites everyone to explore life under the sea with the Broadway Musical version of Disney’s classic “The Little Mermaid.” When: Oct. 20-22, 7-9 p.m.

What: Children, ages 8-12, can learn hands-on the techniques and methods used by forensic scientists, crime scene technicians and detectives to solve crimes. Content will be age-appropriate.

When: Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

What: Children, ages 5-8, are invited to put together some easy Halloween-themed recipes to take home and learn some basic kitchen skills. When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 4-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

SAT OR ACT?

What: Learn the differences of both exams to find the right fit. Applerouth Tutoring Services will also discuss the ins and outs of the college admissions process. When: Monday, Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

What: Learn how to help out at a local library with multiple volunteer opportunities available. Attendance at one volunteer orientation is mandatory to start. When: Monday, Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org/volunteer

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Roswell library is hosting a book sale, including fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children, cookbooks, art books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl. Proceeds go to the library for new materials and programs. When: Oct. 27-29, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Oct. 30 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell 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

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

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Little Rock Creek Falls “How far do you have to hike to find a great waterfall?” The young person asking me this question was enthusiastic and focused, and about 15 years old, I’d STEVE HUDSON guess. Those are Get Outside Georgia, all good traits in a Chattahoochee Media Group waterfall hunter. Enthusiasm and focus will keep you going and keep you safe, and being 15 means that the joints won’t hurt too bad when you get back home later on. “Hmm,” I said as I thought about my answer. Sometimes you don’t have to hike far at all. Sometimes the waterfall is right there in front of you, almost by the side of the road. Those are fun. Other times you have to go a long ways. I’ve hiked miles and miles to view a waterfall that’s some distance off the beaten track. Those are fun too. But my favorites may be those falls in that pleasant in-between, not too far but far enough, to keep the crowd down, you know. That old adage that most folks won’t hike 100 feet from the pavement is probably truer than we’d like to acknowledge, and I have to admit that I’m kind of okay with that idea. It keeps the crowds down at all my secret places. Okay, I know that there are no real secret places left. But I can pretend, can’t I? Of course I can. Anyway, all of that flashed across the screen of my mind as I thought how to answer the young fellow’s question. “Hmmmm” I said again, this time adding two extra “m’s.” And then I told him about Little Rock Creek Falls. Little Rock Creek Falls, sometimes known as High Falls, but not to be confused with the middle-Georgia cascade of the same name, lies in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Fannin County. It’s not far from Georgia 60 off Rock Creek Road. Getting to the trailhead is easy too; turn onto Rock Creek Road from Georgia 60 (a sign for a fish hatchery marks the turn) and drive just over three miles to a point where a bridge crosses a creek in a hairpin turn. The creek is Little Rock Creek, and the falls is a little ways upstream. A little ways… As far as waterfall hikes go, the distance is pretty reasonable. It’s only about four-tenths of a mile from the trailhead to the falls. But, there’s more

to most waterfall hikes than distance alone. Things start sedately. You start by entering the undergrowth at the near side of the bridge. Then you follow the a few yards of more or less level trail which leads in an upstream direction. Just 0.4 miles to go! Simple? Well… As any hiker will tell you, some four-tenths-of-a-mile are more challenging that other four-tenths-ofa-mile. This one’s definitely in the “other” category. It’s not that the trail is terribly hard to follow. Rather, it’s that it does a lot of moving up and down along what in places is a decidedly steep slope. In one place I think of, for example, the trail zigs suddenly upslope to go around a fallen tree, only to zag downslope again once you’ve passed the obstruction. It’s steep in there. Yes it is, and more than enough to leave you - okay, me - huffing and puffing. There’s no doubt about it. As trails go, this one is in the “potentially tricky” category. There are roots and rocks and more of those slopes, and they’ll get you if you get careless or hurry too much. I recommend shoes with soles suitable for maintaining

your footing under challenging conditions, and a walking stick is not at all out of the question either. I really appreciate the extra bit of stability it can provide on tricky terrain, and I’ll bet you will too. Challenges notwithstanding, though, the trail is definitely taking you upstream. The pathway is usually within earshot and sometimes within sight of the creek, and the creek is a reminder that there really is something worth finding at trail’s end. Eventually - somewhere between about 45 minutes and five years later, depending on how many helpings of dessert you’ve had recently - you’ll start to sense a low rumble mixed with the sound of wind in trees. That’s the sign that you’re nearing the falls at last. And then there it is – Little Rock Creek Falls. You’ll see it before you reach it. The last few yards of trail to the base of the falls can be tricky, so be careful and remember that your safety is your responsibility, not mine. What will you see when you get there? Rising in front of you will be a 50-foot-high waterfall which drops over a rock edge far above. The flow splits and tumbles as it stairsteps down the jagged rock face, and the result is a waterfall that’s as captivating as it is secluded. It’s definitely worth the effort. After enjoying the falls, return to the trail and then make the hike back to your car. What about climbing the falls? No. NEVER. Climbing waterfalls is a dangerous activity that kills people. Don’t do it. Instead, appreciate it from the base of the falls. And yes, take your camera. The photo from the bottom is one for the wall. 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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Synthesis of 100 school choice studies finds positive outcomes (NAPSI)—As school choice programs in the states continue to grow, researchers look to empirical evidence to find out whether they are working. The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice published a report last week that analyzes more than 20 years’ worth of rigorous, empirical studies on the effects of school choice programs. The report—“A Win-Win Solution: The Empirical Evidence on School Choice”—found that results from those studies were overwhelmingly in favor of school choice policies in five key areas: • How does school choice affect the academic outcomes of program participants? • How does educational choice affect nearby public schools? • Do school choice programs cost or save taxpayers money? • What is the effect of school choice on racial segregation in public and private schools? • How do private schools affect school choice participants’ civic values? The author, Dr. Greg Forster, senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation, discovered that of the 100 school choice studies examined, 87 found positive effects for students, schools and taxpayers. Ten studies showed no statistically significant effect, and only three studies found that choice had a negative effect. “Our first edition of the Win-Win report included 19 studies; this time around, we were able to look at 100,” said Robert Enlow, president and CEO of the Friedman Foundation. “Every year, we see more and more empirical research that points to the same conclusion: If well designed, school choice programs work.” Though the scoreboard is overwhelmingly in favor of educational

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Being a member of the League of Innovative Schools allows us to dialogue with other school systems about instructional technology practices that are unique, engaging, and will lead to higher student achievement.” JEFF ROSE Fulton Superintendent outlines the steps the district needs to take to create learning environments that are customized to student needs, skills and interests.” Today, students in Fulton have a personal “roadmap” to allow each to achieve at his or her highest level, she noted. The system is also on track to put personalized devices – iPad, Microsoft Surface, Chromebook, or Dell laptop – in the hands of most district students allowing them to also work at their own pace. “To date, over 17,000 devices have been successfully deployed in schools, and the district is on track to meet our goal of 65,000 devices in the hands of students and teachers by September 2017,” Hale said. The League of Innovative Schools launched in 2011, and is organized by Digital Promise, an independent organization authorized by the U.S. Congress to accelerate innovation in education. The League includes 87 school districts in 33 states, representing nearly 3.3 million students.

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Water testing underway in Fulton schools Woodward North Monitoring follows reports of water issues in Atlanta schools and across the country By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. –Recent events involving water quality issues have raised the alarm for water systems across the country, including school systems where the most vulnerable populations spend hours each day. In Georgia, school systems are not required to test their water systems for unwanted toxins, but that is not stopping Fulton County School officials from ensuring the district’s water safety. Last month, the system began testing the water safety at its 119 campuses and facilities, and expects to conclude the testing in October. “The Fulton County School System is working to ensure the district’s water is safe for consumption through a rigorous testing schedule for schools and administrative facilities,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “While there is no

mandate to conduct this testing, the district believes testing all sites is the right thing to do.” The testing comes on the heels of reports from the Atlanta City School System this summer which found more than half of its school buildings had unsafe levels of lead in the water. That follows a spate of reports from school systems across the country including Chicago, Baltimore and Portland, Ore., of water safety issues. In Fulton County, testing began in facilities with plumbing systems that were installed prior to 1986. Lead pipes were phased out in the late 1920’s, but lead was still used in some pipe components through 1986. All schools will eventually be tested. Results of the testing will be provided to the schools which will then share the information with their school communities. “We want our parents, employ-

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ees, students, and the community to know that results of our testing will be provided immediately,” Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose said. “Any water sources with results indicating limits exceeding 15 ppb (parts per billion) will be disconnected and will remain so until the issues have been corrected.” Lead is known to cause developmental delays in young children, so Fulton is using a lower ppb threshold than recommended for schools to ensure the highest level of safety. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Fulton County School System has chosen to test water using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) level of 15 ppb for public water systems, rather than the recommendation of 20 ppb for local schools,” Hale noted. Fulton School will update the community through the district’s website and messages via schools and facilities. A Question and Answer document is provided on the district’s website at www.fultonschools. org. The cost of the testing is estimated at $200,000 which will be paid to a third-party contractor.

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Alpharetta delays decision on parking deck Update in the works for one proposed site By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Word had already spread of a postponement, so when the gavel fell for Monday’s City Council meeting, there were few people in the audience expecting action on where the city will build a proposed $5 million parking deck. The issue of where to place the deck on the west side of Main Street in downtown has been kicked around for two months, dividing residents and much of the business community. The city has narrowed its choices to two sites with three different plans: • Site A, the location originally chosen in August by the City Council. The site lies between Old Roswell and Roswell streets • Site D, located on Milton Avenue just east of Rest Haven Cemetery. • Site E, a newly conceived plan, which places a deck at Site A, but with a rooftop park. “There are new dimensions that need to be figured into the deck on Site

D,” said James Drinkard, assistant city administrator. The mix-up occurred when the consultant for the project included in the design a 12-foot strip of property belonging to a neighboring business owner. The property owner had agreed to allow use of the strip for construction but never ceded the property for permanent use. “So the counts on the number of spaces in the deck are off,” Drinkard said. Sentiment among residents, as expressed in public meetings and workshops, has generally favored the Milton Avenue site. One of the chief reasons is that Site A, the Roswell Street site, would occupy a space that has become a major pedestrian gathering spot for outdoor festivities. Residents have circulated a petition – already carrying close to 500 signatures – opposed to building on the site. At the same time, many businesses along Main Street favor the Roswell Street site, although many have refused to comment publicly. John Adams, who plans to build a four-story office and restaurant building near the proposed Roswell Street parking deck, said downtown business

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• “Deck across the street is already too far away.” • “If customers can’t easily get to our stores, it won’t matter where you put the parking, because there will be no businesses to go to.” • “It is critical that the parking be right behind us.” • “Putting the deck down the road (referring to Site D) will potentially hurt our business I believe, but I am not sure.” Tokar said he spoke to 11 businesses on both sides of Main Street from Smokejack at the south end, north to Milton Avenue. He also spoke with several businesses on Milton Avenue. Many of the businesses were hesitant to speak out publicly, he said. “They didn’t want to go on record with which option they favored,” Tokar said. “They certainly had an opinion about where they would like to see the parking deck. But unfortunately, they’re facing a situation where their support for whichever site could potentially negatively affect their customer base.” The city has not speculated when a final plan for the sites will be rendered and when the issue will be brought back before the council.

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Roswell has dispute over chickens, again HOA says couple can’t keep hens as pets By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A disagreement over the right to keep chickens on personal property has once again come to Roswell. An elderly couple living in Willow Springs had been keeping two hens as house pets since March. Over the past six months, the owners got involved in a disagreement with their homeowners association, which informed them that the chickens could not be kept as house pets. The HOA cited its Design Standards regarding pets, which says: “No animals, including birds, insects, and reptiles, may be bred or kept on any lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial or benevolent rescue purposes.” The couple, along with immigration attorney Joseph Rosen who is representing the couple pro bono, argue that since the chickens are being kept as house pets, they can stay. That’s the bottom line, said Rosen, can chickens be house pets? The recent disagreement echoes the 2012 public battle between Andrew Wordes, known as the “Chicken Man,” and Roswell. That battle ended with Wordes’ death after he allegedly blew up his own

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North Atlanta Football League “pinks out” Children’s Charities sell ALPHARETTA, Ga. — This October,the North Atlanta Football League put aside rivalries and came together to create awareness and raise funds to fight a more important battle: the one against breast cancer. On Oct. 1, NAFL held a special “PINK OUT” game day at Alpharetta North Park, where all teams and fans were encouraged to sport pink. NAFL sold pink spirit wear, and a portion of the proceeds were directed to the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as Georgia’s voice in the fight against breast cancer. As NAFL works in collaboration with Amy Upchurch, executive director of GABCC, the funds raised for GABCC will help support public education and advocacy statewide. NAFL will “pink out” throughThe North Atlanta Football League supports out the month of October, and pink spirit wear shirts and socks the fight against breast cancer. will be available for purchase during NAFL football games. For information on NAFL, visit nafl.club or facebook.com/TeamNAFL, and for information on GABCC, visit gabcc.org.

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Hopewell raises $10K for CURE Childhood Cancer

Middle school surpasses goal, celebrates by sliming administration By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. — In honor of Cure Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the students, parents and staff at Hopewell Middle School spent the month of September fundraising to fight pediatric cancer. All of the proceeds were donated to CURE Childhood Cancer. This year, Hopewell surpassed its goal of $9,000 by raising more than $10,000. The school was inspired to start a fundraiser last year for one their own classmates, Mary Elizabeth Paris, who had Acute Myeloid Leukemida. After an extensive battle, she passed away in 2015. “A lot of her friends were here, obviously. We decided to do the fundraiser as a school in support of the students and in recognition that we had a student in our school battling cancer,” said Stephanie Sosebee, the sixth grade assistant principal. “We didn’t know that she was going to pass away right at the start of the September drive last year.” Paris was a seventh grader and only 12 years old. The school decided to continue the fundraiser in honor of Paris, whose sibling still attends Hopewell, as well as all of the other families affected by cancer. This year, the fight once again hit home as the school has another student battling childhood cancer. “We decided to keep doing the fundraiser, because it’s important and a cause that directly affects our school,” Sosebee said. To raise the funds, the school held several events and sold spirit wear throughout the month, including T-shirts, locker bows and keychains. The fundraisers are a valuable way for students to give back, support one another and grow closer together as a community, Sosebee said. The homerooms also held a competition called “Coins4CURE” to see which class could raise the most money. As a reward, the grade level that raised the

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From left are Stephanie Sosebee, sixth grade assistant principal, Rebecca Lichliter, seventh grade assistant principal, Michael LeMoyne, Hopewell Middle School Principal, and Joel Peterson, eighth grade assistant principal.

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Michael LeMoyne gets slimed in front of his entire school.

most money would get to see their assistant principal get slimed. The school also set an overall goal of $9,000, the amount raised last year. As an incentive, if collections met that goal, all of the administrators, including the principal, would all get slimed. In honor of surpassing their fundraiser goal, the three assistant principals and the principal were slimed outside in front of the entire school Oct. 14. Paris’ family was invited to sit in front-row seats to see the sliming and celebrate the fundraiser’s success. Because the sixth graders raised the most money, Sosebee was slimed first, followed by the seventh grade Assistant Principal Rebecca Lichliter and the eighth grade Assistant Principal Joel Peterson. Hopewell’s Principal Michael LeMoyne was last and got a second sliming when his fellow administrators dumped the leftover slime on him. Hopewell also thanked local companies that helped them in the fundraiser, including World Logo, Georgia’s Own Credit Union and Subway.

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Joel Peterson lets himself get slimed in honor of Hopewell Middle School surpassing their $9,000 fundraising goal.

LeMoyne said that Hopewell plans to continue having these fundraisers each year and that next year’s goal prize is

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salads including a quinoa bowl, Greek salad and, of course, a kale salad, as well as six varieties of wraps with choices including smoked salmon, chicken pesto, tuna and vegan. Wahl opened the Roswell location off Holcomb Bridge in April after carefully researching the demographics and business mix in the area. From day one, he knew he had hit upon a concept that was welcomed enthusiastically in the area. “We are surrounded by a healthy lifestyle [here] and were inundated with customers from the first day,” said Wahl, who noted his son, Brendan, works alongside him as a manager at the cafe. He was confident the superfood concept would draw millennials, but he was surprised at the wide range of ages and customers who are simply seeking a better alternative to the food they eat. “Eating clean is not for everyone, but I see more and more people interested and aware of what is in their food,” said Wahl.

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Beet Salad; Spinach, arugula, tomato, raw beets, walnuts, cucumber, sunflower sprouts, goat cheese, hemp seeds with honey dijon balsamic vinaigrette.

A conversation with Wahl is a lesson on how he believes the food industry in general has let profits rule over health and sustainability, pointing to the documentaries and science behind the scene. At Kale Me Crazy, Wahl said everything is organic, GMO-free, made fresh that day, never fried and rarely frozen. In fact, the one small freezer in the back is filled only with items which must remain frozen per health code. For those who wish to take a health-

Vegan-wrap sandwich; Kale, quinoa, cabbage, red onion, avacado and hummus wrapped in a spinach tortilla and served with tahini.

ier lifestyle home with them, Kale Me Crazy has one- and three-day juice cleanse programs to kick start your health routine. Wahl invested thousands on a coldpress juicer, as opposed to those which use heat which can kill off important nutrients and enzymes. Cold pressing fruits and vegetables also avoids adding oxygen which quickly breaks down the fruit and starts decomposition. Wahl describes Kale Me Crazy as his “sunset career,” and laughs when he starts adding up all the hours his new post-retirement venture requires. “I don’t think I’ve ever worked this hard in my life... and enjoyed it even more,” said Wahl.

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Johns Creek wins last-minute thriller over Alpharetta Gladiators stop Alpharetta inside 10-yard line with seconds left By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Just two weeks after losing a heartbreaker to Cambridge on a last-second field goal, it was Johns Creek’s turn to celebrate a thrilling win last Friday. Johns Creek head coach Matt Kemper said his team committed a bevy of mistakes, yet the Gladiators (6-2, 5-1) were still able to get a 20-14 win over Alpharetta (4-3, 3-2) — thanks to late-game heroics from the defense — in a game with huge implications in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings. “We had just about every mistake that you can have, but they kept fighting and kept believing,” Kemper said. The mistakes Johns Creek made included having a punt blocked, a missed field goal, two personal foul calls that kept Alpharetta drives alive and two turnovers, including an interception in the end zone. However, Johns Creek showed resilience and walked away with a crucial win, Kemper said. With just under three minutes remaining in the game, Johns Creek led 20-14 when Alpharetta took over offensively from the Gladiators’ 40 yard line. With just over a minute remaining, Alpharetta had driven to the Johns Creek 12 yard line, but the Gladiator defense stepped up for a crucial stand with their backs against the wall. Three straight rushes with just eight yards to show for it set up the Raiders with a fourth-and-2 from the 5 yard line. Alpharetta stopped the clock with a timeout with 10 seconds left. On the ensuing fourth down play, with each team having the chance to earn the victory deciding the outcome, Johns Creek’s Cole Neuber stepped up to earn his right to be the big man on campus this week. Neuber blitzed through the Alpharetta line and batted down Downing’s pass, sealing the win for Johns Creek with just four ticks left on the clock. “Our strength of our program is our defense,” said Kemper. “They fly around, make plays, are very stringent, and it’s a lot of fun to watch them. We said in pregame the thing that this team does well is to focus on us, not our opponent. They’ll go out and we will do what we do best.” Johns Creek’s defense held Alpharetta to 250 total yards, forced three sacks and held Alpharetta to 3-18 on third down conversions. Alpharetta’s Downing was 19-31 passing for 149 yards, with Ellis Merriweather leading rushers with 60 yards on 18 carries. Johns Creek’s offense compiled 362 total yards, 253 passing and 99 rushing, on 50 plays. Quarterback Zach Gibson was 13-19 for 201 yards. Matt Kriteman’s lone pass went for 62 yards and a touchdown on a trick play. Matthew Taylor added 113 yards rushing and a touchdown.

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Johns Creek’s Nick Lancaster (26) and Alex Rockas (63) make a tackle. Johns Creek’s defense held Alpharetta to 250 total yards. Johns Creek was first on the scoreboard halfway through the first quarter when Jack Friant made a 34-yard field goal after a fantastic one-handed catch by Thomas Tremble kept the drive alive. After Johns Creek’s defense forced a quick threeand-out, the offense extended the lead to 10-0 on a 29-yard touchdown rush from Taylor on the ensuing drive. Midway through the second quarter, a trick play from Johns Creek allowed the Gladiators to open a 17-0 lead. On a jet sweep, Gibson pitched the ball to Matt Kriteman who passed to a wide-open Zach Williams who hauled in the pass and waltzed into the end zone on the 62-yard touchdown. Alpharetta would cut the lead to 17-14 with a 22-yard scramble for a touchdown by Downing and a two-yard Merriweather rushing touchdown on fourth and goal. Another Jack Friant field goal, this time from 48 yards, with 17 seconds left in the third quarter would be the final score of the game. Johns Creek remained atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings with the win, and will face North Atlanta and Dunwoody, two teams at the bottom of the region standings, in its final two games. Johns Creek will be seeking a region championship just two years removed from a 1-19 record from 2013-14. Alpharetta has three games remaining, including Cambridge this week, followed by Dunwoody and Chattahoochee.

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Alpharetta quarterback Matthew Downing was 1930 passing in a 20-14 loss to Johns Creek.

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North Fulton and Forsyth County residents, from left Dan Studenic, Dean Barnard, John Hanrahan, Eric Cluck and Ed Paladino competed at the UWW World Championships.

Alpharetta’s John Hanrahan: World champion

Local wrestler wins international title in Poland By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- In 1976, 16-yearold John Hanrahan visited Poland for the first time as a junior national wrestler to compete in an international wrestling tournament. The country, then called the Polish People’s Republic, was under the grip of Soviet communism, and the young Hanrahan received his first taste of international competition as he and his fellow American teammates were instructed on how to conduct themselves in the communist country. Forty years later, Hanrahan returns from another trip to Poland, now a democratic nation, with the title of world champion. Alpharetta’s Hanrahan won gold in the 85 Kg division at the United Word Wrestling (UWW) Freestyle Veterans World Championships held in Walbrych, Poland on Oct. 7-9, completing a four match sweep and outscoring his opponents 27-0, including two wins over former world champions. Hanrahan said the title of world champion is the “culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication.” “It allows me to inspire others, es-

pecially given the fact that I work in the health and wellness industry, to reach their dreams.” With veteran wrestlers, all over the age of 35 representing 35 countries, the competition level was high at the tournament, and Hanrahan said his accomplishment of a world championship makes the title that much more meaningful. “It’s the highest level in the sport,” he said. “Getting through the competition without being scored on with this level of competition is something I’m very proud of.” After opening the tournament with a win in his first match, Hanrahan defeated a former Hungarian world champion in his second match, but was nearly disqualified before the match began. Hanrahan said he was taking in fresh air and fluids after his first match when he heard his name called over the loudspeakers being called for the next match. Hanrahan said he had to hustle down to the stage and change his singlet to the proper color. In the melee, Hanrahan was just seconds away from being disqualified. “Because I wasn’t able to prepare for the match like I normally would have,

Alpharetta’s John Hanrahan captured gold in the UWW World Championships in Poland Oct. 7-9. it kept me loose and that remained for the rest of the tournament.” After defeating one former world champion, Hanrahan faced the 10time world champion Willem Putter of South Africa in the gold medal match, a match he’d trained six months to enter. “I had a sense that it would come down to Putter and me,” Hanrahan said. “I had been game-planning my

match against him for six months.” “I’ve competed internationally for a while, and a lot of us have never seen him lose. He’s always the talk of the tournament and people talk about him as if he walks on water, so it made it just that much more of a challenge and that much more exciting to compete against him in a gold medal match.” Hanrahan’s strategy was to open up Putter’s strong, defensive-minded style. He did so through the match, earning himself the title of world champion with a 2-0 victory over the 10-time champion. Hanrahan said he hopes to use his title to help inspire the next generation of wrestlers through his Alpharetta-based company, www.privatetraining.com, and to continue to maintain a high-level of training to defend his title at the world championships in Bulgaria next year. Along with Hanrahan, three other local wrestlers from North Fulton and Forsyth County, dubbed the “Atlanta Five,” competed in the event. Alpharetta’s Ed Paladino took silver in the 69 Kg division, Dan Studenic placed fourth in the 69 Kg division and Dean Barnard of Cumming took fourth in the 85 Kg division. Eric Cluck was unable to compete due to medical reasons.

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Local softball teams advance to second round of playoffs Lambert, Cambridge advance with blowout wins By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- Last week saw the first round of the state softball playoffs with nine schools from North Fulton and Forsyth County competing in four classifications. Lambert, Cambridge and South Forsyth all advanced to the second round, which begin this week, with blowout wins. In Class 7A, all four Forsyth teams of Region 5-AAAAAAA made playoff appearances, and after the first round, three advanced. Lambert entered the playoffs 21-3 overall and claimed the Region 5-AAAAAAA championship with a 15-0 record in region play. The Longhorns hosted Lakeside DeKalb and dominated both games to win their first playoff series since 2013. Kassidy Krupit and Marissa Guimbarda both pitched complete games for the Longhorns who gave up just two hits throughout the two mercy -rule shortened games. Krupit threw a no-hitter in four innings in Game 1 and Guimbarda allowed just two hits in Game 2. The Longhorns offense had 29 hits, three home-runs over the two games, including an 11-run second inning in Game 2. Lambert will host Hillgrove this Wednesday in the second round. After a trip to the Elite 8 last season, South Forsyth also advanced to

the second round after not allowing Norcross a single hit in two games. The War Eagles outscored Norcross 24-0 as Katherine Huey threw a no-hitter in Game 1, and Huey and Emily Harris had a combined no-hitter in Game 2 as South’s bats cracked all night. South will take on the Region 3-AAAAAAA champions Kennesaw Mountain in the second round. West Forsyth needed three games to take down Brookwood in the first round, shutting out the Broncos in the final game to keep its season alive. West will take on Region 1 champions Lowndes in the second round. In 27 games, Region 7-AAAAAA champion Cambridge has outscored opponents 225-32. The Bears kept this dominance rolling in the first round with two mercy-rule wins over Douglas County. The Bears allowed a single hit over seven innings and scored 28 runs against Douglas County to advance to the second round where they will face Grovetown. Also in Class 6A, Chattahoochee compiled its first winning season and first playoff appearance under first year head coach Jeff Aiken. However, Hooch fell in three games to Northgate to end its season. Blessed Trinity, who advanced to the Elite 8 last season, saw its season come to an end with two losses to Central Carroll.

From Left to right Anna Allen, Jensen Cheshire, Taylor Greene, Lindsey Smith, Cailey Hart and Daisy Valeo.

Softball playoff scores (first round) Game 1- L ambert 14, Lakeside Dekalb 0 Game 2- L ambert 13, Lakeside Dekalb 0

Game 1- P arkview 7, North Forsyth 3 Game 2- Parkview 13, North Forsyth 1

Game 1- C ambridge 15, Douglas Co. 0 Game 2- C ambridge 13, Douglas Co. 0

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Game 1- N orthgate 1, Chattahoochee 0 Game 2- C hattahoochee 5, Northgate 4 Game 3- N orthgate 6, Chattahoochee 1 Game 1- C entral Carroll 3, Blessed Trinity 1 Game 2- C entral Carroll 10, Blessed Trinity 0

Cambridge bears varsity softball wins back-to-back Bears are hungry for a state title

The Cambridge varsity softball team claims another win.

MILTON, Ga. — The Bears needed to win two out of three games against the Pope Greyhounds in the Regional Championship, and they did just that. In the first game, the Bears would take a win with a final score of 7-0. Game 2 was more of a battle, but the Bears fought hard and took away the win with a final score of 10-8. Head coach Anna McDaniels said, “ I am so proud of our team for winning the Region 7- AAAAAA Championship. I truly believe that we have a special group of girls that work hard

and never give up in the game that they all love and last night was a true example of that. Every girl on our team has a huge part in our success and I am looking forward to playing in the first round of state playoffs.” The Bears are 26-1 and are currently ranked as number one in the region, eighth in the state and 24th in the nation. Over 200 runs have been scored this season. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bears played Douglas County and won the first game 15-0 and the second game 13-0. They will take on Grovetown High School in the second round of the playoffs and look to move onto the State finals in Columbus Oct. 27.

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MILTON, Ga. — A hint of fall was in the air Friday Oct. 14 at Cambridge High School, and, along with it, the hint of the playoffs loomed for the Bears. Cambridge inched its way closer to that goal with a resounding victory over rival Northview. On Breast Cancer Awareness night, pink filled the stands and the field as students and fans winessed a mostly dominant showing by the Bears. The home team came out on top 28-7. Led by another strong outing by Kaelin Byrd, who eclipsed 1,000 yards on the ground for the season, the offense generated 233 yards rushing, 166 by Byrd. On its opening series, the Cambridge offense swiftly moved its way down the field, finishing the drive on a 29-yard throw from quarterback Reid Martin tipped into the hands of receiver Cameron Moore. Martin kept his squad moving into the second quarter as sophomore receiver Ridge Polk nabbed a 34-yard strike before barreling into the end zone to give the Bears a 14-0 lead. From there, Byrd and Moore started a ground attack that proved hard to stop. The Bears next score before the

half came on a 20-yard touchdown run from Martin. “We still want more balance, but we also try to take what is given through the course of the game,” said Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett. “We still have to work on some things and clean some things up.” The Northview offense was stuffed throughout the game as the Titans collected 164 yards of total offense. The run defense was most dominant, allowing the Titans only 48 yards on the ground. “Our defensive line did a tremendous job getting pressure on the quarterback all night, so that helps the guys in the back,” Bennett said. “Our defensive backs did a better job with only one major breakdown in coverage.” Both offenses mostly stalled up until the fourth quarter when Byrd put the game away for good with a 15-yard touchdown run, his 18th score on the season. The Bears (5-3) will take a short bus ride across Georgia 400 Oct. 21 to face-off against Alpharetta High School (4-3) for the first time. The game will have playoff ramifications as the Bears and Raiders will be vying for potential positioning should they qualify. “We have our work cut out for us this week,” Bennett said. “Alpharetta has some really good players and are well coached. It should be a great environment.”

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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 8, 2016, an election will be held in all of the election districts of the City of Milton, Georgia (the “City”), at which election there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the City the question for their determination of whether the City should issue general obligation bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of financing the projects listed in the form of the ballot below, the costs of issuing the Bonds and capitalized interest on the Bonds. The Bonds, if so authorized, may be issued in whole or in part and in one or more series. The Bonds shall be dated the first day of the calendar month in which the Bonds are issued or the day the Bonds are issued and shall bear interest at rates not exceeding 6.95% per year (based upon a 360-day year comprised of twelve thirty-day months). The principal shall mature (by scheduled maturity or by mandatory redemption) in the years and amounts, as follows: Year 2019

Amount $

Year

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945,000

2024

1,125,000

2029

1,340,000

2034

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The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at a bank or banks to be designated later. Voters desiring to vote for the issuance of the Bonds shall do so by voting “YES” and voters desiring to vote against the issuance of the Bonds shall do so by voting “NO” as to the questions propounded substantially as follows: “Shall general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal of up to twenty-five million dollars be issued by the City of Milton, Georgia to acquire conservation land and interests in conservation land for the purposes of providing recreational trails, protecting natural areas and wildlife habitat, preserving agricultural land, protecting the water quality of rivers and streams and providing parks and park improvements?” The several places for holding said election shall be in the regular and established election districts of the City, and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on the said date fixed for the election. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia. The last day to register to vote in this election shall be October 11, 2016. Those residents qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with election laws of the State of Georgia. Any brochures, listings or other advertisements issued by the City or by any other person, firm, corporation or association with the knowledge and consent of the City, shall be deemed to be a statement of intention of the City concerning the use of the proceeds of the Bonds; and such statement of intention shall be binding on the City in the expenditure of any such Bond funds or interest received from such Bond funds which have been invested. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36 82 100, the City notifies all interested parties that no independent performance audit or performance review (the “Bond Audit”) will be conducted with respect to the Bonds. However the City will continue to ensure that Bond proceeds are expended efficiently and economically, as intended by the Bond Audit. This notice is given pursuant to joint action of the City Council and the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration. CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA By:_______________________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION By:_______________________________________ Richard Barron

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FCS remains unbeaten, Johns Creek denies Alpharetta late comeback By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

Roswell 55 Walton 10 Roswell remained unbeaten this season and improved to 2-0 in region play with a blowout win over Walton. Roswell quarterback Malik Willis was 15-20 passing with 210 yards and three touchdowns, while Sheldon Evans rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns. Roswell’s defense had another strong showing, limiting the Raiders to just 10 points. Roswell’s defense has given up an average of just six points per game through seven games.

West Forsyth 24 Forsyth Central 7 For a second straight week, Forsyth Central standout running back Sabrian Howard was held to under 60 yards rushing as West held the Bulldogs to just over 150 total yards of offense. Though West compiled over 500 yards of offense, three interceptions and 12 penalties against the Wolverines kept the game close. West improved to 2-0 in region play with the win.

down in the Knights’ blowout win.

Region 7-AAAAAA standings Johns Creek Centennial Cambridge Alpharetta Chattahoochee Pope Northview Dunwoody N. Atlanta

(6-2, 5-1) (6-2, 5-1) (5-3, 5-1) (4-3, 3-2) (3-4. 2-3) (2-5, 2-3) (1-6, 1-4) (2-5, 1-4) (1-6, 0-5)

Blessed Trinity 42 Chestatee 6

Region 6-A subregion B standings Fellowship Chr.(7-0, 5-0) Mt. Paran (6-1, 4-1) Mt. Pisgah (5-1, 4-1) Pinecrest (4-3, 3-2) King’s Ridge (4-3, 2-3) Whitefield (2-5, 1-4) Walker (1-6, 1-4) St. Francis (1-6, 0-5) JOE PARKER/HERALD

tying drive with two minutes remaining but failed to convert a fourth-and-15 on its own 15 yard line.

Johns Creek intercepts the ball to seal the win. 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.

South Forsyth 35 Milton 14

South Forsyth used big plays from Davis Shanley and Ryan Pontrelli to improve to 1-1 in region play with a win over Milton. South quarterback Shanley scored on a 46-yard rush, connected with Ryan Pontrelli on a 38-yard touchdown pass, and Pontrelli returned a Milton onside kick for a touchdown. Jared Honey added two touchdowns on rushes of one and four yards for South.

Lambert 48 North Forsyth 40

Johns Creek 20, Alpharetta 14

Lambert trailed by 13 at the half and by 6 entering the final quarter but would outscore North 14-0 in the fourth to improve to 2-0 in region play. A 13-yard pass from Richie Kenney to Tyler Gillis put the Longhorns ahead 41-40 in the fourth before a Justin Bruno touchdown extended the lead to 48-40 with eight minutes left. North took over the ball for a potential game-

Trailing 20-14 with 10 seconds left, Alpharetta had a chance to win the game as they set up for a fourth and two on Johns Creek’s five yard line. However, the Gladiators’ Cole Neuber batted down Matthew Downing’s pass to seal the win for Johns Creek with just four seconds remaining. Zach Gibson passed for 201 yards and Johns Creek’s defense held Alpharetta to 250 total yards in the win.

Cambridge 28 Northview 7 Cambridge won its third straight game and improved to 5-1 in Region 7-AAAAAA competition with a win over Northview, which lost its sixth game of the season. Kaelin Byrd rushed for 166 of the Bears’ 233 ground yards. Bears’ quarterback Reed Martin was 8-15 passing for 135 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Reed also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown.

BT dominated Chestatee to improve to 2-0 in region play as the Titans compiled 269 yards rushing, while its defense forced three turnovers and held Chestatee to 2-14 on third-down conversions. Steele Chambers rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, and Drew Nichols and Elijah Green combined for 113 yards and two touchdowns. BT led 42-0 before Chestatee’s lone, fourth-quarter touchdown.

Fellowship Christian 42 Pinecrest 28 FCS remained unbeaten (7-0) with a win over last year’s Region 6-A champions, Pinecrest Academy. FCS broke a 14-14 tie in the final minute of the second half and never relinquished the lead. Pinecrest cut the lead to 35-28 early in the fourth, but FCS responded with another touchdown less than two minutes later and would go on to win by 14, and remain atop the Region 6-A subregion B standings.

King’s Ridge 22 St. Francis 6 Centennial 55 North Atlanta 7 Centennial dominated lowly North Atlanta to remain tied atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings. Cal Dickie scored three touchdowns, Tyreke Smith scored two rushing touchdowns and Austin Williams returned a kickoff for a touch-

King’s Ridge used two second-half touchdowns to secure its win over St. Francis in Region 6-A subregion B play. King’s Ridge held a 7-6 lead after the first quarter, and that score would hold until scores from the Tigers’ Lawson Hill and Dwight Allen put the game out of reach for the Knights in the second half. King’s Ridge improved to 2-3 in region play, while St. Francis is 0-5 and will take on the two talented teams of Mt. Paran and Pinecrest Academy in its next two games.

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