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‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ at Cumming Playhouse Runs through Nov. 9 By CRYSTAL LEDFORD news@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — What has been described by many theater critics as one of the best American musicals in history began a three-week run at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., on Oct. 17. BK Productions presents “Gypsy: A Musical Fable,” based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous burlesque performer, actress and author in the 1940s and ‘50s. The musical is based loosely on the book and focuses on Lee’s childhood and teen years, growing up on the vaudeville stage in the 1920s under the direction of her mother, Mama Rose.

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Tornado touches down with little warning NWS, local officials confirm Alpharetta not included in tornado warning zone BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@Northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As a tornado touched down early Oct. 14 in North Fulton, traveling along a 7.5-mile path that would take it through Alpharetta and into East Cobb County, many Alpharetta residents were awakened not by

sirens, but generally by howling winds and flying debris. Social media lit up with reports of people finding trees down, backyards destroyed, broken fencing and in one case, a trampoline resting in a neighbor’s tree several hundred feet away. “Woah! Nothing like being awakened to hubs saying ‘we

need to go downstairs now!’” wrote Donna Savas, a resident of Greemont Walk in the area along Rucker Road hit hardest by the storm. “Winds horrible and branches hitting house – now the power’s out, basketball hoop is down, neighbor trees down. And where were those alarms that they test every month?” Turns out, Alpharetta never fell under a tornado watch by

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Damage reported at the Mayfield Place subdivision, which is off Mayfield Road in Alpharetta. This area was hit by a tornado.

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Deputies arrest bathroom flasher Not first run-in with law By ALDO NAHED aldo@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested in Forsyth County Oct. 10 and charged with two counts of indecent exposure. Justin Glen Rhoads, 21, was arrested after he was accused of entering women’s restrooms at a department store and a supermarket and exposing himself to women under the stalls. The sheriff’s office posted images of RHOADS Rhoads from an earlier arrest on its Facebook page, and tips about his whereabouts were shared within hours with law enforcement. Rhoads was arrested at a gas station on Pilgrim Mill Road near Cumming later in the day. Rhoads allegedly entered into women’s restrooms and exposed himself under the bathroom stalls at a Publix supermarket and then later at a TJ Maxx. Both stores are in Cumming. According to one sheriff’s incident report, a woman said she was horrified to see a man’s genitals while she was using a public bathroom about 8 p.m. on Oct. 8. A woman said a man “with no clothes on thrust his pelvic

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Burglar steals church generator CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a church under construction and stole a $700 generator, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Merit Construction told deputies he was the last person to leave the job site at Grace Fellowship Church, 2750 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, at about 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4. When the employee returned for work Oct. 6, he said he unlocked the back door and walked in a room where the building diagrams are kept. He looked around the room and saw the generator, which had been chained to a large toolbox, was gone. He saw the chain in pieces on the floor next to a new pair of bolt cutters. He checked windows and doors, but they were all locked. He later found pry

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Armed suspect robs gas station FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man in a red jumpsuit held up a gas station Oct. 7 and took $600 in cash before fleeing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 10 p.m., deputies responded to the armed robbery that occurred at the RaceTrac, 915 McFarland Parkway. When deputies arrived, they talked to a witness in the parking lot who said he heard a security guard yell that the place was being robbed and that the suspect had a gun. The witness saw the suspect run out the front door and down the road toward Ridgeland Parkway. The store manager said the suspect shoved $600 in cash in his pockets and took off. Deputies reviewed the surveillance footage and saw the suspect wearing a red two-piece jumpsuit with the Nike emblem on it along with a black knit or

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Copper, doors stolen from homes CUMMING, Ga. — Someone trespassed into two subdivision developments and stole copper pipes and construction materials from unfinished homes, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident reports. The property manager of Ryland Homes told deputies the thefts occurred overnight on Oct. 11 in two homes off Weatherby Lane and three homes in Market Place Commons. The suspect stole $750 in copper pipe from a home in the 600 block of Weatherby Lane. The neighboring home had the piping pulled out from the walls, but it was not stolen. The property manager said the homes in the 600 block of Leland Parkway in Market Place Commons subdivision had the copper line running from the air conditioner unit stolen. In one home, the suspect stole all the interior doors, totaling $2,100.

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Cumming man faces vehicular homicide JCPD arrests man in death of elderly pedestrian JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Police arrested Tuesday, Oct. 14, a 38-year-old Cumming man in connection with an accident on Aug. 11 in which an elderly pedestrian was fatally struck at McGinnis Ferry and Medlock Bridge roads. After consulting with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, police charged Kristian Lee Hardy with first degree vehicular homicide, DUI less safe and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the death of Rafael Diaz Soto, 88, of Johns Creek. At about 7:45 a.m., Hardy

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of Woodstock was arrested Oct. 13 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Joshua William Cash, 23, of Woodstock was arrested Oct. 12 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Rosemary Moser, 54, of Canton was arrested Oct. 11

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on Highway 9 in Cumming for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Valerie Westfall, 21, of Athens was arrested Oct. 11 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI, possession of methamphetamines, obstruction of an officer, suspended license, failure to dim lights and open container. ►► Eligio Gerardo Duque, 45, of Acanthite Court, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 10 on Old Alpharetta Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Jeffrey Scott Chesser, 50, of Sawnee Meadow Lane, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 4 on Sawnee ►► Meadow Lane in Cumming

for DUI. ►► James Franklin Russell, 22, of Glasco Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 5 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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SHARON SPRINGS:

Debate for new city intensifies Town hall draws 200 interested citizens By ALDO NAHED aldo@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — There’s a lack of local government representation, a growing number of south Forsyth residents are saying. But what are the alternatives? A grassroots effort, the Sharon Springs Alliance, continues to gain traction for the formation of a new city, and a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-25th District) was just the latest in the efforts to inform county residents. About 200 people participated in the town hall debate held Oct. 14 at Lambert High School. Dudgeon organized the event and led the back-andforth discussions and crowd polling. “I wanted to do it because over the last several years, I have been thinking about the changes in Forsyth County with all the growth and the number of new people that we have,” Dudgeon said afterward. “It made made sense to look at whether we have the right

model for government in the county.” Discussion revolved around county commissioners, the number of cities in the county and what type of representation residents are getting. Dudgeon, who published an editorial in the Forsyth County News, said because the subject has reached a critical mass with lots of people very fired up, it needs to become a public conversation. Other representatives will also hold town hall meetings on the same topic, including Rep. Geoff Duncan (R-26th District) and newly elected District 27 state Sen. Michael Williams, who takes office in January. Dudgeon said this will allow county residents to voice their opinion, and a poll of constituents will see if there is enough support to make changes. One of the ideas is the formation of the city of Sharon Springs. A nonprofit group called the Sharon Springs Alliance is leading this effort and looking at getting a feasibility study of a new city of Sharon Springs in the southern part of Forsyth County.

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Proposed boundaries for the city of Sharon Springs; East: Chattahoochee Rivern South: Fulton County West: Ga. 400 (From Fulton County line to Cumming city limits) North: Bordering Cumming city limits to Ga. 20 down to Samples Road and then Haw Creek toward the Chattahoochee River. The Georgia General Assembly requires an official feasibility study be performed by the independent Carl Vinson Institute of the University of Georgia. The group is seeking funding through online donations for the study and currently needs about $5,000 more. The idea is to incorporate into a “city light” model, unlike Johns Creek or Milton, which have full service with police, fire and roads departments. The proposed “city light” government model would be similar to Peachtree Corners. It would include services like zoning, code enforcement and sanitation, but still rely on the county for general services such as police, fire and parks and recreation. Proponents of Sharon Springs say the move would help manage growth and zoning issues in the southern part of the county as well as establish and maintain a community identity. Other ideas floated at the town hall include countywide voting for commissioners, instead of district wide, which was changed in 2008. “Some people would want to go all countywide voting,” Dudgeon said, “but there’s a compromise position where you have some district commissioners and at a minimum a countywide chairman.” Some at the town hall meeting said a new city would simply add another layer of

government and they are happy with the status quo. Others even suggested consolidating the city of Cumming with Forsyth County to further minimize government. Why do you need more government, which will inevitably lead to more taxes, they asked. But Phillip Barlag, one of the founders of the Sharon Springs Alliance, said property taxes of the cities incorporated in the last decade are the same as before incorporation. “Your property taxes will end up the same,” Barlag said. “It sounds too good to be true, but it’s correct when you get to know how the cities are financed and how this would work.” During the meeting, Dungeon held text messaging polling of the audience. One question was, “Do you think we should change in some way how Forsyth County is governed?” Of the 85 people who voted, 84 percent (or 72 individuals) voted “yes.” There were six “no” votes and seven “maybe” votes. In another poll question, Dudgeon asked, “Do you support a serious feasibility study for a city of Sharon Springs?” Of 91 respondents, 72 voted “yes,” while 15 voted “no” and four voted “maybe.” After seeing the results, Barlag said, “I think we’re on the right track.” “People in this area deserve better.” For more information, visit www.sharonspringsga.org.

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and unlisted numbers are not included unless the owner of the line registers the line. Wright said the city has used the Code Red alert system 13 times since it launched in 2013, primarily for weather events. “We’re extremely pleased with the way Code Red operated in this The Forsyth Milton sends severe weather out ‘Code Red’ County Roads situation,” alert said Wright, and Bridges Awakened director of at 5:30 a.m. on Department Innovation Oct. 14, Milton and Engagereceived 12 spokesman ment for the Jason Wright city of Milton. reports of was asked by “Of course, it city emergency downed trees and takes time to management experienced some activate Code officials to send Red and for flooding in the Big the system to out a Code Red warning run, but those Creek area. to residents of time crunches an impending are a reality tornado. when you’re Within 10 minutes, Wright looking for tornadic activity, said the message was drafted which is difficult to predict and more than 11,000 phones exactly.” began ringing throughout Milton’s protocol for Code Milton urging residents to take Red starts with Fire Marshal protective actions. Calls were and Emergency Manager Matt completed within 10 minutes, Marietta or Deputy Fire Chief with a success rate of 75 perMark Stephens, who coordicent of numbers in the system nate information from the Naaccepting the calls. tional Weather Service and the Known generically as a Atlanta-Fulton County Emer“reverse 911,” Code Red uses gency Management Agency, software to call all known before the system is launched. landline numbers in the 911 “We have no way of knowdatabase, although cellphones ing a total damage assessment

in dollars,” said Stephens. “Many homeowners did not even call 911 for trees down or property damage and handled cleanup independently or through their homeowner’s insurance.” Community urged to use weather radios, alerts Nelson, the NWS meteorologist, has good advice for the public on how they receive emergency information and how to stay on top of dangerous weather conditions. He said that while government plays a big role in alert and warning, every resident should have a NOAA weather radio in their home or sign up for the numerous alert and warning systems delivered to their smartphones, home phones or other devices. As evidenced by the storms on Oct. 14, tornados can develop without warning, and city sirens may not be heard indoors, or even activated. Weather radios can be purchased for as little as $15, and there are applications for smartphones that are free of charge. Residents should also explore if their local communities have alert systems that can deliver messages to them through their phones. For more information on disaster preparedness, check out the FEMA website at ready.gov.

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“I am proud of the continued work of our students and staff,” said Superintendent Jeff Bearden. “Though we had slight decreases in the school and district scores, this is reflective of what has occurred across the state this year. I am pleased that we increased our number of test takers by 158 additional students, bringing the total number of test takers to 1,946. Our district is committed to preparing students for college and the workforce; and by having more students take the SAT, we are creating greater opportunities for them.” –Rachael Dier

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person, it’s fun and a challenge all at the same time,” she said. Continued from Page 1 The show also offers some of the best songs BK Productions’ Bob and from the American theKathy Russell, who have previater, said Bob Russell, ously brought to the Cumming who will be directing Playhouse such favorites as all of the music in the “Annie,” “42nd Street,” “White local production. Christmas,” and “The Georgia “There are so many Senior Follies,” said “Gypsy” great songs that people is one of the best scripts in probably know, but Broadway’s history. most people probably “It’s a drama with a lot of aren’t aware that those emotion, but there’s also a lot songs are from this of comedy,” Kathy Russell said. show,” he said, noting “It’s one of those great shows some of the musical where you’ll be laughing one performances include minute and then crying.” “Everything’s Coming She said the show primarUp Roses,” “You Gotta ily tackles the relationship Get a Gimmick” and between Mama Rose and her “Rose’s Turn.” COLLEEN BELL/STAFF two daughters – Louise, based The local producon Lee, and June, based on tion of “Gypsy” features John Marino, director of “Gypsy: A Musical Fable.” Lee’s real-life sister, actress a cast of 35, as well June Havoc – as she attempts as music from a live to make them stars. seven-piece band. Bob “Mama Rose is often Russell said in order to accomas well as we think it will, we’ll described as one of the most modate the live music in the be able to bring in larger bands complex characters in Broadintimate venue, which doesn’t for future productions.” way’s history,” she said. “She have an orchestra pit, someThe Russells are excited to is the quintessential ‘stage thing that has never been done bring “Gypsy,” which is being mom’ but there’s also a lot at the Cumming Playhouse directed by John Marino, to more to her.” will be used for this show. For the Cumming Playhouse stage. Kathy Russell will be rethe first time, the band will be “Audiences will enjoy this prising the lead role of Mama located in another room. one because it combines a Rose in the local production “The music will be broadwonderful, moving script with after having portrayed her in cast in and the band will be great music and great choreanother rendition of the show able to see and hear the show ography,” Kathy Russell said. about 15 years ago in Califorfrom a large television screen “People should come to see nia. that will be connected via ‘Gypsy’ because it truly is a “I love this role because, closed-circuit television,” he Broadway classic.” since she is based on a real-life said. “Hopefully if this works Tickets to “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” are $27.50 each, or $25 for seniors 60 and over, veterans, students 18 and under and groups of 25 or more. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. The show runs from Oct. 17 HATTAHOOCHEE IGH CHOOL XC through Nov. 9. For more information or to COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENT purchase tickets, go to www. th playhousecumming.com or call 770-781-9178.

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Forsyth cat of the week: Rambo CUMMING, Ga. – Rambo was living outside until he was brought to the Humane Society of Forsyth County. He’s happy to be indoors, but would be thrilled to be in a forever home. Rambo is a sweet, affectionate and gentle cat. He gets along with the other cats in the cat room and would be a wonderful pet for any home. You can come meet him at 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming. New hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Humane Society’s no-kill shelter holds adoption events for cats and dogs

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One World Forsyth program kicks off with Diwali celebration FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Public Library will launch “One World Forsyth,” a global cultural studies series, with a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The celebration will be held on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.at the Sharon Forks Library. “We are so excited about bringing aspects of global cultures to our local library. Our new One World Forsyth series offers a fun and entertaining way for children, teens and adults to widen their worldview by learning about geography, plant and animal life, different cultural traditions, celebrations, games and different foods from all around the world,” said Laura Bradley, program manager. One World Forsyth programs, sponsored by the FCPL Friends and Advocates, will be hosted each month at one of the four library branches on a rotating basis. These programs are free and are intended for all ages. Advance registration is not required to attend. The Diwali celebration will include a dance performance presented by Sudakshina Mukherjee of Atlanta Nritya Academy, samples of traditional foods and treats served during Diwali and diyas to paint and decorate. A diya is a small lamp made of clay that holds a bit of oil and a cotton wick. These lamps are used as a part of Diwali celebrations to symbolize the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil and hope over despair. The One World Forsyth event in November will be a presentation for Native American Heritage Month at the

We are so excited about bringing aspects of global cultures to our local library.” LAURA BRADLEY Program manager

Hampton Park Library. Acclaimed storyteller Barry Stewart Mann will present “Peace Pipes and Talking Leaves: Cherokee Leaders and Lore” on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Through the voices of three historical figures – Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee syllabary; Beloved Woman Nancy Ward; and Dragging Canoe, brave warrior – Mann will share Cherokee folklore, customs and history. On Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m., the Cumming Library will welcome the North Georgia Zoo’s Wildlife Wonders as they present “Animals Around the World” for the One World Forsyth series. The audience will travel around the world visiting a vast array of animals from the tropics to the desert and from reptiles to insects, mammals and birds. The library is continuing to plan One World Forsyth programs for 2015 as the popularity of this series grows among patrons. For more information, visit www.forsythpl.org. –Vallari Bhave

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Game’s goal: ‘Score for the Cure’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School will hold Friday night’s “Pink Out” football game against South Forsyth High School on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at AHS, 3595 Webb Bridge Road. Cheerleaders, trainers, the football team and the Raider band along with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute are sponsoring the game and partnering with A Crucial Catch

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Consultants bring Alpharetta City Center into focus Finalists for reshaping downtown narrowed to 3 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s consultants for its Downtown City Center updated the City Council last week, and the news was good. The fact that the city has now narrowed down the list of developers for the City Center to three finalists may be even better. Eric Bosman of the city’s consulting firm Kimley-Horn said the plans for the City Center dovetail nicely with what the citizen surveys say they would like the downtown to look like. There is also the X Factor. It's that emotional relationship between people and the architectural environment. Bosman said it starts with a coherent plan that has three main characteristics: A cohesive mix of retail and restaurants. There has to be a critical mass of shops and places to eat that gives shoppers an appealing variety of options. Enhanced pedestrian connectivity. There needs to be a plan for shoppers to move about freely with easy access to storefronts. Streetscapes and landscaping must be appealing. The visual attractiveness of the shopping area is important. “What the citizen surveys tell us is that people want Alpharetta’s City Center to have that small-town image. It needs to be on a human scale with no buildings more than four stories. The new retail must have compatibility with the old architecture,” said Bosman. This is what the shopper is looking for today. The massive shopping mall is losing its appeal. Visitors want the charm of storefronts and individuality. That is not to say they don’t want their favorite brand name stores. Many of those brand names will be just up the road, as Avalon prepares to come online with a host of “A list” retailers and restaurants. “Avalon will be a huge retail attraction to the city. Alpharetta’s City Center must focus

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on complementing Avalon because it can’t compete with it,” Bosman said. “But the City Center doesn’t have to. There will be a place for both.” The big loser could be North Point Mall. There will be a secondary tier of brand stores building around Avalon that either could not afford the rents or were too late to get the space needed. Many of them may well be migrating stores from North Point. “North Point will have to reinvest in itself or watch it decline. It most likely will reinvest,” Bosman said. North Point has already shown a willingness to adapt when the mall brought in the first IMAX theater in North Fulton – although one is also planned for Avalon. Nevertheless, the consultants say there will be some “defections” of North Point stores to retail that may be near, if not in, Avalon. Meanwhile Robert J. Gibbs of Gibbs Planning Group said the greater Alpharetta downtown district has 600,000 square feet of retail space. The problem has been it’s “the wrong mix.” He sees more townhomes coming to Alpharetta’s center as well as the first condos in the Alpharetta area – 800 to 900 units in the next five years. These will serve mostly the Millennials who will come here to work in the “fastest growing office market in Atlanta.” These 20- and 30-somethings are not interested in a threebedroom house or even a car. They want to walk or bike where they go. “Time is the new luxury,” Gibbs said. “People will pay to live near work and play. Alpharetta’s City Center should be well-placed.”

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce will welcome U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss Tuesday, Oct. 28, as the keynote speaker for its October Eggs and Enterprise breakfast meeting. Georgia’s senior senator

Chambliss also serves on the Subcommittee of Emerging Threats and Capabilities, among others. The 7:30 a.m. breakfast will be at the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1939 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek, off Medlock Bridge Parkway. Tickets are $25 for members, $50 for nonmembers. For information contact Debbie Ryals at dryals@gnfcc. com.

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North Fulton home prices up 6% Based on data from the multiple listing service, the average sales price for homes in North Fulton have risen 6 percent, comparing the thrid quarter of this year to last year. The increases are consistent with the first quarter of this year and continue a trend of slower but steady improvement in our local housing market. The number of transactions are only down 4 percent from last year but this is a dramatic improvement over the start of this year. In Februaray the number of sales in North Fulton were down 14 percent year-over-year. Inventory levels are not reflected in the chart below but have a lot to do with the increase in sales. Compared to last year housing inventory is up approximately 25%. Inven-

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tory increases are a result of more sellers who have gained positive equity as well as a big jump in new construction inventory. The benefit of having more homes on the market to choose from is resulting in an increase of buyers being pulled off the fence. Average sales prices are up 6%. The jump isn’t as high as we saw last year but still moving at a brisk pace. Median sales prices are up a bit higher which is due to the number of lower priced homes disappearing.

While home prices are still off from their peak by approximately 7 percent; as new construction prices continue to rise we could be back into that territory of peak sales prices in another 18 months. Finally, total days on market, the amount of time on average until a seller gets a contract, continues to drop. This figure varies greatly based on property type and price point but in general, this is where it should be. We seem to be finishing the year on a stronger note than we started. This level of activity and price improvement should carry into next year and the market should see further improvement as the employment numbers gain ground. Higher interest rates could have some impact but I don’t anticipate them moving in a dramatic fashion.

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morning or after work to get some exercise is very important. This doesn’t have to be hours of exercise, but doing something to get your heart rate up and body in motion. Eating well may require packing your own lunch and staying away from the vending machines with all the packaged snacks. Getting a good night’s sleep is also critical to maintaining your health. I advocate putting sleep as a calendar event, just like a client meeting. No matter how great your business is, you’re not going to be able to sustain the growth if your health is compromised. Good health leads to a healthy business!

Join us Nov. 6, 5:30pm at Atlanta Nat’l Golf Club Join the Alpharetta Chamber for a can’t miss after hours at the Atlanta National Golf Club. Bring business cards, network, and have a great time!

JOIN TODAY!

LOCATION: 350 Tournament Players Drive, Milton, GA 30004 (770) 442-8801 AtlantaNationalGolfClub.com

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BusinessBriefs

Moxie Burger opens in Roswell

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IBM Southeast Employees Credit Union 1009 Mansell Road in Roswell

North Fulton Smiles 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 121 in Alpharetta

Business: Moxie Burger Opened: September Owner: Chas D’Huyvetter What: Burger boutique. Pet friendly. Where: 555 S. Atlanta St. in Roswell Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call: 678-878-4411 Web: www.moxieburger. net

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Massey Services acquires Baco Exterminating NORCROSS, Ga. — Harvey L. Massey, chairman and chief executive officer of Massey Services, announced the purchase of Baco Exterminating Services, a pest management company headquartered in Norcross. “We are pleased to welcome the Baco Exterminating Services team members and customers to the Massey Services family,” Massey said. “We look for companies who have a reputation for exceptional customer service and Baco has done an outstanding job in their commitment to total customer satisfaction.”

Immucor acquires Sentilus NORCROSS, Ga. — Immucor Inc., a transfusion and transplantation diagnostics company, has acquired Sentilus Inc., a privately held company developing an inkjet-printed antibody microarraybased technology, Femtoarrays. Sentilus has been developing Femtoarrays and underlying technology for use in a variety of in vitro diagnostics areas, including transfusion diagnostics.

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROBLEMS? “Carmichael manages our IT. I have never worked with a more client-centric business before – ever. They return calls fast. They listen exceedingly well. They know what they are doing. They are honest, professional, and local. They are partners with Appen Newspapers / Appen Media Group in the truest sense of the word.” – Ray Appen, Publisher Appen Media Group Appen Newspapers

“We are very impressed with Sentilus’ Femtoarrays technology, which we think will be a great fit with our transfusion business as a potential next generation technology platform,” said William A. Hawkins, Immucor’s president and CEO. Sentilus, based in Durham, North Carolina, is led by Dr. Ashutosh Chilkoti, Duke University chair of biomedical engineering, and co-founder and CEO Angus Hucknall. “We are excited to be teaming up with Immucor to advance the development of our proprietary technology,” Chilkoti said. “With Immucor’s focus on ensuring transfusion and transplantation safety, we are excited to join forces with them to bring our novel microarray-based technology to the market.”

REAL ESTATE »

Harry Norman adds digital marketing specialist ATLANTA – Harry Norman Realtors is pleased to welcome Umah Papachan-Hewitt to the corporate marketing team in the position of digital Web marketing specialist. Papachan-Hewitt comes to Harry Norman with a wealth of journalism experience from working in Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Before joining Harry Norman, PapachanHewitt worked in Malaysia for over 10 years at The Sun Daily and The New Straits Times newspapers and the All-Asian Broadcast Centre, a privately owned radio station. To learn more, visit www.HarryNorman.com.

Providence Group has final opportunities at Highlands NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Providence Group of Georgia’s popular community, Highlands of Sandy Springs, is down to 10 luxury townhomes remaining. With condos and single-family homes sold out at the award-winning master-planned community, construction is well underway on the final phase of townhomes, and interested buyers must act quickly to call this community home. For more information, call 770-522-0291 or visit www.TheProvidenceGroup.com.

EDUCATION »

Gwinnett Tech horticulture students ace certification Call today for your free IT assesment.

– Tyler Jones, Principal

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GWINNETT/NORTH FULTON, Ga. — A group of Gwinnett Tech horticulture students earned a 100 percent pass rate on a national certification exam for the second consecutive year. The Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager designation is offered through the Profes-

sional Landcare Network (PLANET) with the University of Georgia. Seven students in instructor Tony Gobert’s turf grass management class earned the designation. For more information, visit www.GwinnettTech. edu.

Georgia PTA announces historical agreement ATLANTA – The Georgia Parent Teacher Association has signed an agreement with the Alpharetta Beverage Company whereby the company has pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold of Tenacious Tea in the state of Georgia to the Georgia PTA. “The Alpharetta Beverage Company has agreed to donate a portion of every bottle of Tenacious Tea sold in the state of Georgia to the Georgia PTA in support of the 1.6 million school children attending public schools,” said Georgia PTA President Rita Erves. “We are excited to work together to educate our communities on healthy lifestyles.” For more, visit www.gapta.org.

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta joins GaHIN ATLANTA — Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has joined the Georgia Health Information Network, the statewide health information exchange network designed to electronically connect Georgia hospitals, physicians and clinicians to safely exchange patient health information. Children’s has integrated GaHIN’s ConnectedCare product into its health information exchange application – Care Everywhere – to help improve patient safety and reduce potential medication and medical errors. “Up until recently, patient health information has been difficult to share and access across varying care settings in disparate locations,” said Denise Hines, executive director of GaHIN. Children’s launched its Care Everywhere application in early 2014 using the Epic platform, which enables Children’s providers to access patient records from health care facilities that also use Epic. Now, through GaHIN’s Georgia ConnectedCare integration, “Children’s participation in the statewide health information exchange network will allow us to further improve quality and patient safety as we lead improvements in pediatric medicine,” said Donna Hyland, Children’s president and CEO. “When I showed the triage nurse how to pull in the records from my daughter’s pediatrician in Florida, she loved it,” said Heather Marney, optimization and support manager for Children’s. “For patients moving or visiting from out of state, access to this information is invaluable.”

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EVENTS:

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Performing Arts North and Ouroboros Theatre Productions present ‘The Woman in Black’ at the Performing Arts North at Dancing Goat Theatre, 10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit performingartsnorth.org for more info.

FALL FESTIVAL

What: A Fall Festival hosted by Alpharetta First Baptist Church Where: Alpharetta First Baptist Church, 44 Academy St., Alpharetta When: Sunday, Oct. 26 Hours: 4-7 p.m. Cost: Free Online: fbca.com

SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY HALLOWSCREAM FESTIVAL

A Halloween festival at Wills Park, 11925 Wills Rd., Alpharetta. Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3-7 p.m. $5 for pony rides. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.

TOPGOLF KIDZONE HALLOWEEN PARTY

What: Topgolf hosts a Kidzone Halloween Party Where: Topgolf Alpharetta, 10900 Westside Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Monday, Oct. 27 Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per ticket Online: topgolf.com/us/alpharetta Info: Costumes encouraged. Ticket price includes Build-your-own-hotdog bar, 2 hours of topgolf play and Halloween games and treats.

COUGAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND BAZAAR

What: First Annual Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar Where: The Cottage School, 700 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell When: Saturday, Oct. 25 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Car show requires a $15 entry fee Online: cottageschool.org Info: Bazaar includes arts & crafts and a garage sale.

The last day for Food Truck Alley in Historic Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St., Alpharetta. Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5-8 p.m. Free admission Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.

MUSIC:

MAYOR’S BBQ BALL

Mayor Jere Wood’s Annual Mayor’s BBQ Ball at Mayor Jere Wood’s House, 10850 Stroup Rd., Roswell. Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-10 p.m. $25 for adults, free for children under 12. Buy tickets online. Parking for the event is on Stroup Rd. A bus will run between parking and the mayor’s house. Visit ssnorthfulton.org for more info.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY LECTURE

What: Lecture and forum about the Greek myth of “Narcissus and Echo” Where: Alpharetta Public Library meeting room, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Oct. 25 Hours: 2-4 p.m. Cost: Free and open to the public Online: afplweb.com Phone: 404-895-1241

FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

JUSTIN CHESAREK AT THE VELVET NOTE

What: Drummer Justin Chesarek performs swing and jazz Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Oct. 25 Hours: Showtimes are at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Cost: $20 admission Online: the velvetnote.com

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BIKE ALPHARETTA MEETING

What: Bike Alpharetta community gathering and meeting Where: Whole Foods - Avalon (at The Main), 2800 Old Milton Parkway meet outside The Main at the Fire Pit When: Thursday, Oct. 23 Hours: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Online: bikealpharetta.org

TOUR DE PINK

What: A bike race for breast cancer Where: ADP campus, 5800 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Saturday, October 25 Hours: Race begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $40 for individual riders Online: ysctourdepink.org Info: Register online at ysctourdepink. org

What: Northview High School presents One Act Play ‘Of Mice and Men’ Where: Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Rd., Johns Creek When: Thursday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 26 Hours: Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $10 for students and seniors, $12 for adults Online: northviewhigh.com Info: All performances will be held in the Northview Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

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