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the wheel went over the dividing wall and struck a southbound Nissan. The driver of the car, Julianna Shedrawy of Alpharetta, died on scene. The accident temporarily blocked multiple lanes in both directions while police and emergency crews responded. No charges have been filed in connection with the incident.
Roswell Police, civic groups plan Drug Take Back Day ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs during the National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 28. People can drop off drugs and needles from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Roswell Recycling Center, 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta. The Roswell Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration, WellStar North Fulton Hospital and Keep Roswell Beautiful for the event. The service is free and anonymous.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs, according to Roswell police. Numerous people do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards. For more information, call the Roswell Police Department at 770-6404422 or visit the DEA’s website at dea. gov.
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Milton woman becomes victim of identity theft MILTON, Ga. — Thousands of dollars in gift cards were purchased by an identity fraud suspect using a Milton woman’s identity. The victim received an email on Oct. 14 from Macy’s thanking her for purchasing $2,000 in gift cards with her store account. The woman had not made the purchases and still had her store credit card in her possession. The woman contacted Macy’s to report that she had not made the purchase. The company confirmed the shipping address given for the gift cards did not match the victim’s address. Shortly after, the woman was contacted by Nordstrom asking if she was in the store attempting to purchase a large amount of gift cards. A female suspect had successfully purchased $2,400 of gift cards at the store using the woman’s information. When she returned later and attempted to make another purchase, store employees became suspicious. When they advised the suspect they would need to call the number listed to the account before authorizing the second purchase, she “became spooked” and left the store. A purchase of $1,500 was also made on the victim’s Kohls account and $500 on her Toys R’ Us account. The victim said it appeared the suspect gained access to her accounts by using her name, Social Security number and birth date.
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Halloween Eye Safety: A guide to the safe use of costume contact lenses. By Claire Marsh, Milan Eye Center
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As Halloween approaches, people are beginning to plan their costumes. For the most dedicated Halloween revelers, that costume might include decorative contact lenses that change the appearance of the eye. At Milan Eye Center, we strive not only to treat eye maladies but to prevent them from the start. In recognition of Halloween Eye Safety Month, we have compiled some tips on how to safely go about purchasing and wearing costume contact lenses. All Contact Lenses are Medical Devices There is nothing wrong with wanting to get your Halloween costume just right, down to the perfect eye color. However, there are factors you should consider before purchasing your decorative contact lenses. First and foremost, you should know that contact lenses, even decorative ones, are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is illegal to sell contact lenses without a prescription in the United States. If somebody tries to sell you decorative contact lenses without a prescription, they are breaking the law, and you should steer clear of their products. Dangers of Non-Prescription Lenses Corneal Abrasion: There are good reasons for this law. Non-prescription contact lenses can have some frightening consequences. If your contact lenses are not professionally fitted to your eye, they can scratch your cornea, leaving you with what is called a corneal abrasion. These scratches are not only painful but can also lead to permanent damage and even blindness. There is no such thing as a “one size fits all” contact lens and so if you see contact lenses advertised in this way, don’t buy them. Even if you have perfect vision, you still need to get an eye exam and a prescription from an eye-care professional before you get your decorative contact lenses. Your prescription will include a measurement of your eyes to ensure that your new contact lenses fit. Infection: In addition to the risk of corneal abrasion, non-prescription contact lenses are also significantly more likely to lead to infection. An eye infection from non-prescription, costume contact lenses can haunt you long after October 31st. Bacterial eye infections can cause damage quickly and can result in blindness, sometimes within as little as 24 hours, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Dangers of “Borrowed Lenses” When we say that you should only wear prescription contact lenses, we mean lenses that were prescribed to you specifically, not to a friend or family member. Somebody else’s contacts will not fit your eyes, which means an increased risk of corneal abrasion. Additionally, sharing contacts can spread germs, leading to infection or highly contagious conditions, such as pink eye. The Right Way to Get Your Decorative Contact Lenses The good news is that you can get decorative contact lenses that are safe. You just need to go through a legitimate avenue to get them. First, you need to get an eye exam from a licensed eye doctor. Your doctor will give you a prescription that includes a brand name, lens measurements, and an expiration date. Then when you go to buy your lenses, make sure you go to a seller that requires you to provide a prescription, whether you purchase your contacts in-person or online. Once you have your contact lenses, be sure to follow all directions for cleaning, disinfecting, and wearing the lenses. At Milan Eye Center, we do not dispense contact lenses or glasses, but if you need help finding somebody who does, we can refer you to a local optometrist. Stay safe and have a happy Halloween!
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disclosure laws. Her controversial remark was posed as a question during a state epidemiologist’s presentation. “What would you advise, or are there any methods legally that we could do that PRICE would curtail the spread? I don’t want to say the ‘quarantine’ word, but I guess I just said it,” Price was quoted as saying. That quote elicited immediate condemnation from representatives in the LGBT community, HIV-AIDS service organizations and medical professionals. The cries of outrage included condemnation from Elton John, founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, who called the remarks “horrific, discriminatory and astonishingly ill-informed.” But Price says one only has to look at the statistics to understand her frustration. She also insists her legislative record demonstrates her commitment to helping the LGBT community in fighting the spread of AIDS. “For the past two years, I have introduced in the Legislature bills to legalize needle exchange programs in Georgia,”
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example of our commitment each and every day to the fight against child sex trafficking.” FBI agents and task force officers staged operations in hotels, casinos and truck stops, as well as on street corners and on the internet. “We at the FBI have no greater mission than to protect our nation’s children from harm,” Wray said. “Unfortunately, the number of traffickers arrested — and the number of children recovered — reinforces why we need to continue to do this important work.” All minors recovered during Cross Country operations are offered assistance from state protective services and the FBI’s Victim Services Division. Depending on the level of need, victims are also offered medical help, mental health counseling and other services. “Child sex trafficking is happening in every community across America,” said John Clark, president and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. “We hope OCC generates more awareness about this crisis impacting our nation’s children.” This is the 11th iteration of the operation, which netted 239 suspects last October – including five in Alpharetta. Twenty four Georgia agencies assisted in the efforts this year, including Atlanta FBI’s Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation Task Force, Alpharetta police, Johns Creek police, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, iCare and Savepath Children’s Advocacy. Operation Cross Country XI is the latest chapter of the FBI’s broader Innocence Lost Initiative. Since its inception in 2003, the initiative has rescued over 6,500 children. begging them. I kept saying we’ve got no recommendation,” Price said. The fallout from the incident has left Price bewildered. She said she has received death threats, and her social media pages have been flooded with insults. “I’m just sorry folks have made me the issue and not this terrible situation we find ourselves in, whereby we are not curtailing the new cases,” she said. “It’s preventable, so preventable. But suddenly, I’m the witch. What about the people who are spreading the disease?”
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — When Rep. Karen Handel was growing up, she aspired to be the first female professional football player. While that dream didn’t come true, she jokes she is now involved in a different contact sport — politics. Handel was elected this June as the first female Republican Congresswoman from Georgia. On Oct. 18 she spoke about her own experiences navigating the business and political ladder at the annual Women Who Walk the Walk event hosted by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. “As women, sometimes when we embark on our careers and life we get caught up in the fear of failure,” Handel said. “Every one of us has had that moment where we were afraid of what’s next, where we’re going and if it doesn’t turn out.” But in times like that, she said it’s important to be brave. “Every single woman in this room needs to be audacious about what it is you want to achieve as a person and woman,” Handel said. “Not just in your careers, but in your lives. One thing I learned early on for myself is that where you’ve been does not get to define where you can or will go.” Failure is a part of life, she said, and because they may experience it early on, it’s crucial to get comfortable with it. “That’s the only way to really get out of your comfort zone,” Handel said. She left home at the age of 17 from a tough environment including abuse in the household. Some of her friends let her move in with them, and she said she didn’t get into too much trouble even as a teen on her own. “I’m a pretty unlikely congressman given the path I’ve taken to be where I am,” Handel said. “I have been told I’m a little too audacious. But I wear that as a badge of complete and total courage because no one is ever going to tell me I can’t. That is the spirit you have to embrace.” She worked her way up from her first full-time job as a clerk typist with AARP, to serving in the White House and as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Sonny Perdue. “I was able to recognize the opportunity that was in front of me,” Handel said. She eventually became the CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, which she said was a pivotal point in her career. Not long after she was named the CEO, she found the organization was on the brink of bankruptcy because the finance director had been embezzling money. “I’ll never forget that meeting because several folks wanted to be quiet and not tell the membership the full extent of what was going on,” Handel said. “I had to make
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Social media and politics: Is public trust in Internet makes it possible to reach mass audience, but can we trust the messenger? By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the ease of communication that social media and the internet have brought, we face an increasing need for vigilance when browsing websites for information. Just as the naJENSEN tional media is plagued with fake news on the internet, users should take care to know the websites and bloggers who operate sites aimed at smaller communities. Citizen journalists and grassroots organizations can be of enorBODKER mous benefit to the communities. The internet and social media give communities the ability to contact large (or small) groups of people easily and cheaply. But certain caveats come with the ease of mass communication. It is as easy to pass on disinformation as information, and to do it anonymously. Social media is a growing phenomenon in local politics that has given more people a platform on which they can add their voice in decision-making. Cities such as Johns Creek have gone to great lengths to give residents the opportunity for input. In addition to conducting public neighborhood meetings the city streams online meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission and many other ad hoc meetings – all in the name of transparency. Yet, there are citizens who insist they do not get all the information. Who fills the gap? This is a gap traditionally filled by local news affiliates and now another group – citizen journalists, who usually toil alone and take pains to ensure local governments don’t sweep unpleasant items under the carpet. But who holds citizen journalists accountable? Professional journalism ethics dictate a code of conduct regarding unnamed sources and verifying facts. Editors hold reporters accountable for what they
Sourcing The Society of Professional Journalists, the news industry’s most widely recognized fraternal organization, addresses the issue of citing sources for information in this way: • Identify sources clearly – The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivation of sources. • Granting anonymity – Consider sources’ motives before promising anonymity. Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm and who possess information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why anonymity was granted. a different perspective especially on important issues that affect how the city will look and feel in the future.” JOHNSCREEKPOST.COM
Johns Creek resident Jennifer Jensen began The Johns Creek Post whose website’s mission statement states they “cover the issues concerning the residents of Johns Creek in order to protect and improve the quality of life in our wonderful community.” write. When warranted, they make retractions, corrections or clarifications. There are also special interest groups who take up the mantle of representing the public’s desires. They band together for or against policies or projects local governments are instituting or considering. Yet these special interest groups may or may not be all they purport. The leaders may speak for dozens or hundreds of supporters, but it is difficult to pin down how many they represent when they don’t have scheduled meetings or membership rolls. In Johns Creek, residents have alternatives to the city’s website for information. One is the Johns Creek Herald, a newspaper launched by Appen Media Group in 1997. Another is a more recent phenomenon, The Johns Creek Post, a blog begun by resident Jennifer Jensen. In it, she editorializes against policies and actions taken by the city, and she posts responses to her blogs, many from anonymous authors, who share her beliefs. Filling a community need Jensen says she is filling a vital role, looking deeper into issues no one else is probing. We requested an interview with Jen-
sen who agreed only if she were emailed the questions. We asked her what is the role of the Johns Creek Post in the community? “Johns Creek does not have a dedicated source of news to inform the residents of the important information,” Jensen replied. “Over the years we have noticed that the [Johns Creek] Herald omits or does not fairly represent local issues and events that we have seen occur at City Council meetings. We feel it is important to provide another perspective for the residents.” Jensen said she considers the Johns Creek Post to be “the sole source of information” regarding the city. “JCP is the only site that posts videos, contracts, zoning cases etc. Most other news outlets repeat the press releases of the city verbatim,” Jensen said. “The City of Johns Creek has four full-time staff [ers] dedicated to informing the residents of what they want and how they want the residents to perceive things,” Jensen said. “As long-term invested homeowners, it is our duty and privilege to inform residents of potential issues and goings-on that would impact our quality of life and home values,” she said. “We provide
Mayor defends city’s openness Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, the frequent subject of the Post’s attacks, said the city does an “excellent job” of keeping citizens informed. “But when we see things that are just not true posted on the Johns Creek Post we send [Jensen] the real facts but she refuses to acknowledge them,” Bodker said. Jensen defends the job her blog does. She said she took on the job because no news source, particularly the Johns Creek Herald, was doing the job. “Over the years we have noticed that the JC Herald omits or does not fairly represent local issues and events that we have seen occur at City Council meetings. We feel it is important to provide another perspective for the residents,” Jensen wrote. Critics question the integrity of the Johns Creek Post because it does not post submissions of contrary views or those defending people who have been attacked. Anonymous messages critical of the city or that have what appear to be phony names (Michaela Badker, for example) are common. Jensen was asked if she knows the real identities of the people who make these comments and what journalistic standards she uses in allowing them. According to Jensen, the Post, like many websites, allows anonymous responses to her posts. “We allow anonymous comments, as do most websites on the net. I don’t recall a commenter on the JCP website
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the system being undermined? with that name [Michaela Badker],” Jensen said. Jensen added, “The City of Johns Creek allows Michaela Badker (whoever that is) to comment on the city’s Facebook page. You should direct that question at the city staff.” “Ironically, those that have been complaining the most in the public arena have used aliases to post attacks not only against the [Johns Creek Post} but other council members as well on the Johns Creek Post. We find the hypocrisy rather disturbing and unprofessional, especially from an elected official,” Jensen said in response. But Mayor Bodker calls this subterfuge. The posts have attacked him personally as well as his family. Asked why he hasn’t sued for libel, Bodker said it is something he has considered. (Jensen says she too is considering “several lawsuits” concerning damage to her reputation.) “But to launch a lawsuit in the middle of a campaign would draw attention away from the issues,” Bodker said. “And it would play into the narrative that I was a bully. But I don’t think protecting one’s good name is bullying.” Asked for specifics, Bodker said there have been a number of posts that said he was involved in corruption – charges he says that are patently false. He has been accused of taking payoffs and making payoffs, he said. “Neither of which could possibly be true,” Bodker said. “Further, the Johns Creek Post purports itself to be a news source as opposed to honestly portraying itself as a biased blog.” Offering opposing viewpoints Bodker accuses The Johns Creek Post of publishing only those posts that “support the narrative Jensen wishes to convey.” A common complaint is one voiced by businessman Wayne Carrel. “A friend was telling me about a post that just was not true,” Carrel said. “He tried to rebut it, but it never got on. Then another friend told me the same thing. It’s like only certain people get to comment.” Bodker echoed that account. He said he’s been told of several cases where comments were edited to change their meaning to further the Post’s narrative. Jensen denied that in her response. “First, you are assuming the JCP takes down people’s rebuttals. We do not,” she said. “We would also like to point out that the Johns Creek Herald is under no obligation to post Letters to the Editor. It is safe to say, that both the Johns Creek
Community activists, organizations shape the future of Milton By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com This article is part of the Black Box series Journalism Under Attack: Georgia. In this series, we analyze the state of trends of news in Georgia, its role in our communities and why we should care about a free and independent press. This week, we also took a look at how organizations led by community activists in Milton are involved in shaping their community and influencing public opinion. In Milton, two political camps are vying for the hearts and minds of residents this election season. Both advocate against runaway development, but they split over growth strategies, and each has its own message. Debate between the two factions has increased to the point where each has filed ethics complaints. Those cases are still pending. Both factions have proven they can summon large crowds of like-minded residents to sign petitions or speak out on issues before the City Council. The wedge issue is the city’s proposed Conservation Subdivision Ordinance, which would allow smaller residential lots in certain cases where adjoining land is set aside for green space. In general, conservation subdivisions allow developers to congregate housing into one or several areas of a site and commit the other acreage to green space. The density of the housing allowed on the site can vary, but the overall development would still conform to agricultural zoning limits. Milton resident Francia Lindon has been involved in landuse issues since the city’s early days. She favors conservation subdivisions as a means of preserving large swaths of green space. A co-founder of Milton Grows Green which launched in 2008, her organization has since more or less merged with another group, Preserve Rural Milton. As a purveyor of information, she says, Preserve Rural
Post and Johns Creek Herald do not post libelous and defamatory content.” Some have accused the Johns Creek Post of cyber bullying as a way to stem critical posts on her site. “That is why we allow anonymous comments,” Jensen said. “It is the residents who are afraid of retaliation from the city for speaking out.” Irene Sanders is one who does speak out. Sanders is the former Thornhill HOA president and a current member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the update on the city’s comprehensive plan. She says she has been “almost relentlessly attacked” in Jensen’s blog for supporting the redevelopment plan for Dean Gardens on Old Alabama Road. “One of her fake posters harassed me on my Facebook page. I turned it over to the police,” Sanders said. “If they were real people I could sue for libel.” Musical chairs at City Hall Sanders said the harassment has not stopped.
Milton has cited its sources for information disseminated on their web pages. The websites, now fairly inactive, have used sources, such as articles gathered from the Land Trust Alliance, different environmental groups or newspaper accounts of land preservation initiatives underway in other cities. But, Lindon said, sometimes the posts on the site grew so nasty, some were removed. She also said she does not endorse anonymous posts. “Anonymous ‘flame throwers’ have zero credibility,” she said. “The public has no way of knowing whether the comment comes from someone with an axe to grind or a vested interest. Anonymity is neither transparent nor courageous.” On the opposing side of the issue, the Milton Coalition stands firmly against the ordinance in its current form. Tim Becker, who identifies as Milton Coalition’s sole member, blogs regularly and has generated a sizeable following. He opines that the Conservation Subdivision Ordinance would provide for cluster housing, provide a foothold for high-density housing and accelerate development of marginal land. He says he backs up his blogs by providing video from City Council meetings and excerpts from meeting minutes. He said he sometimes performs his own research, collecting data on traffic analysis, for example. “I have attended nearly every City Council meeting over the last two years and many dozens of other government meetings, so I am conversant in the issues facing our city,” he said. He said his blog includes contact information for readers to respond, though the responses are not posted. “I often hear from supporters, but do not recall anyone contacting me that had an opposing view,” he said. “I read every email sent to me and often respond.” Becker said he takes accuracy seriously. “I rely mostly on primary source materials for my blog posts,” he said. “My readers tell me that my posts are well-reasoned and well-written. My readers know that I have invested a lot of time and effort in understanding the issues and developing an informed perspective on those issues.”
At the Sept. 23 City Council meeting, both Sanders and Jensen got up during public comment. Sanders complained about a community blog (she later confirmed she meant the Johns Creek Post) that was “grossly misleading” about actions taken by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Comprehensive Plan. Jensen accused the CAC of “blowing through” zoning plans without giving the public proper consideration. “We have met 15 times over the last year,” Sanders said. “And we have more work to do.” Jensen spoke at public comment also, accusing an unnamed council member of “invading her site.” She promised legal action against the unnamed council member. Then she sat down directly behind Sanders. Sanders moved, and Jensen moved again to sit directly behind her. Sanders moved a third time and Jensen did the same. Sanders said later she felt threatened and asked a John Creek Police
officer to escort her to her car. Sanders said Jensen is “tricky.” She says her cyber abuse happened because of the Dean Gardens rezoning. The law behind that rezoning was clear, she said, and the property owner (entertainment mogul Tyler Perry) had every right to develop it. “[Jensen] insinuated I was on the take for supporting the rezoning. She continues to blame me,” Sanders said. Like it or not, bloggers and internet newsletters will continue to play a part in local politics. For some, it may be the only opportunity they have to see their concerns addressed. But, the responsibility for accuracy and fairness lies just as much with the readers as it does with the online publishers. Jenifer Jensen agreed to be interviewed in question & answer form for this article. In turn she requested we answer her questions. To see the Post and Herald’s responses go to NorthFulton. com/blackbox.
Cherry Street is about so much more than just beer...It’s about bringing people together and being a part of the community. NICK TANNER, owner Cherry Street Brewery 16 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | October 26, 2017
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Cherry Street to open second location at Halcyon By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s own Cherry Street Brewing is expanding in a big way. The business announced recently it will open a second location at Halcyon, which is expected to open in 2018. Cherry Street opened its first location in 2012 at Vickery Village. “Cherry Street is about so much more than just beer,” said owner Nick Tanner. “It’s about bringing people together and being a part of the community.” The new shop will be nearly
8,000-square-feet, including a brewpub and a beer garden. As a brewpub, Cherry Street will brew beer on-site, have 16 of its beers on tap and have an upscale pub food menu at its new site. The beer garden will feature communal tables, ample bar space and a stage for special events. Tanner and his sister, Alisa, will own and operate the new brewpub. “Cherry Street is a perfect fit for Halcyon, not only for its local background, but because of the value it places on community,” said Patrick Leonard, principal of RocaPoint Partners which is constructing Halcyon. “With its abundant green space and
outdoor areas, it will be a perfect gathering space for the community to eat, drink and come together.” Once completed, Halcyon will include more than 480,000-square-feet of office and retail space, a luxury movie theater, two hotels and 690 residential units. It’s been a big year for Cherry Street. In July, the brew pub took home the title of Grand National Champion while competing in the 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Ohio. More than 6,000 beers in over 100 different categories were entered for taste testing from breweries around the
world. Cherry Street took the top prize after winning three gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals. In April, the brewery expanded its Vickery Village taproom, doubling its brewing capabilities and seating. “Right now we are in a growth state,” Tanner said in July. “We’re now ramping up our production and it’s increasing as we speak. This is our final expansion out of this location, but we’re beginning to utilize our space, so we will have more beer in the market.” On December 12, the business will celebrate its five year anniversary and will releasse more barrel-aged beer.
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Everyone networks No matter what you do, you are a networker. Home and auto insurance salespeople network with mortgage people. Mortgage people network with real estate agents. GEOFF SMITH Real estate agents Assurance Financial, network with anygsmith@lendtheway.com one who might buy a house, or anyone who talks to a lot of people who do. Nonprofit workers network with philanthropists. Engineers should network with other engineers. Stay-at-home mothers network with parents in the PTA. Elon Musk and Bill Gates, well, honestly, I’m not sure exactly who they network with, but I’m sure it’s an interesting group of fine folks. I started networking 18 years ago when I was a community newspaper reporter (not all news stories are sent to you in the form of a press release). Reporters are an awkward bunch in a networking environment. Most people show up ready to talk. Reporters are there to listen. A networker’s first instinct is to pump his or her fellow networkers up. A reporter’s is to keep a good distance and understand what’s going on. It didn’t take me long to realize I was a bit of a wet blanket in those environments, so to spruce things up I started wearing a fedora hat, like an old-timey reporter. It helped a lot. These days I network as a mortgage banker. My uniform is nice slacks, a nice button-down and a jacket. While I’m still a pretty good listener, I’m a much better talker than I used to be. When I first went all in as a mortgage banker five years ago, I went on sites like Meetup.com and attended every meeting I could find. From chamber of commerce events to nine people in a Bagel Boys, all acting like millionaires wanting me
to sign me up for insurance policies. You may not know this, but almost every minute of every weekday, there is a networking event going on somewhere in the metro area. I spent a lot of time trying to find them, until I found Joel’s List. This is a weekly e-mail sent out by Joel Peskin, who owns Joel’s Carpet Service. It compiles almost every networking event in the north metro area into one place. I then learned that Peskin also hosted his own events, which he calls The Big Event. I figured this guy was the networking guru, so, with my reporter’s instincts, I sought him out. I expected a slick-talker in a suit. I got a thick New York-accent in jeans and a T-shirt. Five years later, I’ve narrowed my networking to a few consistent groups and I’ve become friends with Joel Peskin. His Big Events, which started with about 12 people in 2011, now host several hundred people at a time. And Joel’s List goes out to about 10,000 people. So in writing about networking, I asked Joel to offer some advice. “Live networking is so much better than cold-calling,” he said. “When you are networking, you can hear and feel if they have any interest in what you are doing. And you can learn what they are doing. You just get a much better sense of the person.” If you have networked for a while, you know it is about consistency. You are not going to win the room in one visit and walk away with referrals. It takes time to win people over. They want to trust you first. Joel gave me five good tips to pass on: 1. NEVER come with “commission breath” (this term is used for someone who is always in a selling mode). 2. Attend with a smile and be polite. 3. Have a name tag and business cards.
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Almost every minute of every weekday, there is a networking event going on somewhere in the metro area. 4. Be a good listener. It’s not all about you. 5. Make friends. People do business with friends.
So if you’re nervous about networking, you don’t have to win over the room. Just make a few friends. If you want to get on Joel’s List, go to www. joelslist.com. Or you can also learn about one of his new ventures at www. metroatlantabusinessassociation.com. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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$35M boutique hotel planned for Alpharetta Mayfair Street Partners plans five-story downtown building By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta still has room to grow. Plans have been announced for yet another hotel, but this one is slated for downtown where the Byers family owned The Cotton House for many years. The developer Mayfair Street Partners will go before the Alpharetta Planning Commission in November to seek approval to build a five-story boutique hotel at 21 Milton Ave. Mayfair partner Jason Joseph said The Cotton House will contain 120 rooms and 23,000 square feet of retail space that will include a restaurant, and exercise/spa facility. Parking will be on-site with a 122-space underground valet parking deck. Although it is one level underground, there is a lift that will stack two cars one on top of the other. The roof of the parking deck will be level with Milton Avenue and be a courtyard for the hotel. The company is in discussions now to flag the hotel with the Curio by Hilton or the Indigo by Intercontinental Hotel Group. The developers are targeting an early 2019 opening date. The partners will be able to watch the project rise because they plan to put their Atlanta office across the street from the Cotton House at 26 Milton Ave.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION 5K
The North Georgia Suicide Prevention Awareness 5K Walk/Run is an event created to advocate, educate and bring awareness to the crisis of suicide, as well as to offer support to the survivors that are left behind. Registration costs $25 for adults, $15 for students, and includes a t-shirt. The 5K begins 9 a.m. at West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Road, Cumming and ends with a dove release ceremony. For more information and registration, visit span-ga.org or call 404-660-0907. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.
NATIONAL DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: The Drug Take-Back Day event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
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When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Target parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-474-1607
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When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Roswell Recycling Center, 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com or 770-640-4422
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What: Join for a free group exercise class with the Fitness in the Park series. All classes are free, weather-permitting, and are open to the public. See the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for cancellations. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 9-10 a.m. Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: The free “Fall Family Festival” at Newtown Park features music, games and carnival activities, arts & crafts, food, and fun for the entire family. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
OPEN HEARTH COOKING
What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House using trade recipes and traditional methods. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
THE BEAUTY OF HAND BLOWN GLASS
What: Watch and learn as expert glass blowers, Janke Studios, demonstrate the art of glass blowing in their mobile studio. Questions are encouraged. This free event is part of the Makers in the Afternoon series. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT
What: Join for a family-friendly Spooky Tour of Historic Smith Plantation, with Smith family spirits both young and old. Wander around a candlelit house, trick-or-treat, hear ghost tales, roast marshmallows and more. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell Cost: $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com or 770-641-3978
MUNCHKIN MASQUERADE
What: Children ages 5-10 are invited to a night of games, activities and pizza. Costumes are encouraged. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: $5 for residents, $7.50 for nonresidents More info: alpharetta.ga.us or 678-2976130
What: Celebrate fall while helping a good cause at PRISM’s annual fundraiser and festival. There will be prizes, games, truck or treating, a petting zoo and more. All proceeds go directly into helping adults with developmental disabilities. When: Sunday, Oct. 29, noon-5 p.m. Where: PRISM, 2500 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info: prismga.org
GARDENING WITH BULBS
What: November and December are the best times to plant daffodils in Georgia. Learn how to prepare beds, the importance of drainage, planting and maintenance. When: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
SCHOOLSCULPTURES WITH KEVIN REESE
What: Students of Vickery Mill Elementary School worked under the guidance of SchoolSculptures founder, Kevin Reese, in creating a one-of-akind mobile for their school in this exhibit. When: Through Oct. 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
“MORNINGSIDE”
What: This shrewd new comedy takes place during a sunny spring afternoon in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where different generations are thrown together to battle it out. Imagine: a baby shower, nine women with secrets, and a case of champagne. When: Through Nov. 12, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: get.com
“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”
“MISS NELSON IS MISSING!”
What: Miss Nelson’s class is the worst-behaved in the whole school. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson turns up missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a scary substitute teacher. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org
JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
What: Hear Maestro and Friends: A Musical Conversation featuring JCSO String Quartet, J. Wayne Baughman and John Lemley with special guest and radio personality, John Lemley. When: Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $35 More info and tickets: johnscreeksymphony.org
THE DREAM KEEPERS CONCERT
What: The Johns Creek Chorale 2017 season kicks off with a concert dedicated to the dreamers and their dreams. Come hear the struggle and triumph through the works of Copland, Forrest, Bernstein and Whitacre. When: Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com
What: “Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical set in Imperial Russia in 1905, following Tevye and his attempt to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives. When: Through Nov. 5, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: PAINT LIKE O’KEEFFE AND VAN GOGH What: Art instructor Barbara Freiberg will give two workshops on how to paint like two of the most celebrated artists while learning about their lives and works. Supplies will be provided When: Friday, Oct. 27
AUTHOR VISIT: NANDITA GODBOLE
What: Meet author Nandita Godbole as she reads from and answers questions about her latest book “Not for You.” Refreshments will be available along with books for purchase. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
POTIONS AND SLIME
What: Join Discover Science Center for a gross STEAM activity for ages 7-12. The event is free, but registration is recommended. When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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caregivers you can see that they bring their hearts to work every day and make a beautiful difference in our clients’ lives. Their positive spirits are a joy to be around and work with, and are at the core of what drives GREG ELDRIDGE Home Helpers as we honor our vision and commitment to provide the best quality of life for our clients and their loved ones. As everyday life becomes more challenging, we are there when and where you need us, from a few hours HILLARY ELDRIDGE several days a week to 24/7 care. We have a wide range of services, from day to day assistance to help with the full range of personal care needs. Recovering from surgery or just getting home from a rehabilitation center can be the perfect time to call Home Helpers, with a scalable level of service that can change as you recuperate. Our free in home consultation can help you discover the services that are right for you. We service communities north of Atlanta, and would be happy to discuss the personalized plan that remembers your youthful spirit! Contact us by phone at 770-681-0323, by email at Alpharretta@HomeHelpersHomeCare. com or online at: www.HomeHelpersHomeCare.com/Alpharetta .
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Class 6A Cambridge defeats Dalton (8-6, 9-2) Cambridge earned its second trip in three years to Columbus and the Elite 8 by sweeping Dalton last week in the second round of the state playoffs. The Lady Bears erased a four-run deficit in Game 1 and scored nine runs in Game 2 to take the best-of-three series. Dalton scored four runs in the top of the third inning to take a 5-1 lead in Game 1, but Cambridge later cut that lead to 5-3. Cambridge loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth on a single and two walks. Another walk on the next batter put Cambridge within one run. With one out, Audrey Smith hit a three RBI double to give Cambridge its first lead of the game. Cambridge added another run on a Dalton error in the bottom of the sixth. Dalton loaded the bases in their final at bat and scored on a fielder’s choice. However, starter Genevienve Dumas recorded a strikeout to end the game with Dalton stranding the gametying run on first. Dumas threw a complete game for the Lady Bears, allowing nine hits and striking out three. After stranding three runners in the opening two innings of Game 2, Cambridge plated four runs in the top of the third on two doubles. The Lady Bears added five runs in the sixth and seventh innings, two coming from Dalton errors, to end the series with a 9-2 win. Dumas pitched another complete game, allowing eight hits and striking out two. The Lady Bears will take on Greenbrier this Thursday to open championship bracket play.
Class 7A Lambert defeats Brookwood (4-0, 5-3) Lambert advanced to the Elite 8 for the second straight year after taking down Brookwood in two games last Wednesday night. Lambert’s Kassidy Krupit and Alexis
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The Lady Bears swept Dalton in the second round of the playoffs and will play Greenville to open the championship bracket play. Sewell each allowed just one hit in Game 1 and combined for a shutout in the Lady Longhorns’ 4-0 win. Krupit went 5.1 innings and struck out seven, while Sewell needed just 22 pitches in 1.2 innings to strike out four. Lambert managed only four hits in the game but was able to score four runs on four Brookwood errors. Two errors in the top of the fifth brought in two runners, and two more crossed the plate in the top of the sixth on an error on a fly ball. Krupit got the start again in Game 2 and threw a complete game in Lambert’s 5-3 win. Krupit allowed four hits and struck out 10. Krupit also got the scoring started for the Lady Longhorns with a solo home run in the bottom of the first. Lambert extended its lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the third on a fielder’s choice and an RBI single from Ansley Dean. Sewell hit an RBI single and Catherine Harper drove in a run with a double in the top of the fifth, putting the Lady Longhorns up 5-0. Brookwood hit a three-run home run off Krupit in the top of the sixth, but stranded a runner in the top of the seventh to end their hopes of a comeback. Lambert will take on Kennesaw Mountain this Thursday in Columbus in the Elite 8. Parkview defeats South Forsyth (7-1, 5-4) South Forsyth was eliminated by Parkview last Wednesday, ending South’s two-year streak of advancing to the Elite 8. Parkview lit up South’s pitchers in Game 1 with seven runs on 13 hits with two home runs. Starter Lauren Baccari was pulled after the sixth inning, but Hannah Marchan gave up two earned runs in 0.2 innings in the seventh. Jordyn Harris’ RBI in the bottom of the third would be South’s sole run of the game. Game 2 featured a closer contest and back-and-forth scoring, but it
ended in another loss for South. Parkview scored three runs in the bottom of the first before South tied the game in the top of the third. Parkview scored a run in the fourth and fifth inning to take a 5-3 lead. With their season on the line, South plated one runner in the top of the seventh, but failed to force extra innings.
Class A-Private Mount de Sales defeats Mount Pisgah (6-2, 4-2) Mount de Sales denied Mount Pisgah its second straight trip to Columbus by sweeping the Lady Patriots last Wednesday. The Lady Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third in Game 1 and held the lead the remainder of the game. Mount Pisgah scored on an RBI from Angelina Biele, but the Lady Cavaliers’ three-run sixth inning put them firmly in the lead. Mount Pisgah outhit Mount de Sales in Game 2, but mistakes proved costly in the 4-2 Pisgah loss. The Lady Patriots took a 1-0 lead on a wild pitch in the first inning, but an error on a fly ball allowed Mount de Sales to tie the game in the bottom half of the inning. Mount Pisgah reclaimed the lead with a Callie Jordan RBI single in the second, but the Lady Cavaliers took the lead for good off a wild pitch and single in the bottom of the third. Another Mount Pisgah error put a runner on for Mount de Sales in the fourth. That runner later scored on a sacrifice fly to put the Lady Cavaliers up 4-2. Still trailing by two runs, Mount Pisgah looked poised for a potential comeback in the top of the seventh, but fell short. Singles from Lucie Raley and Allie Eith and a walk loaded the bases with two outs for Mount Pisgah, but a pop out from the next batter ended their comeback hopes and their season.
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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — If the first two meetings between Alpharetta and Cambridge are any indication, their rivalry could become one of the most entertaining in North Fulton. On Friday night, the second contest between the two teams featured another close, hard-fought game from both squads with Alpharetta coming up on top, 14-6. The game was a rematch of last year’s contest which ended in a 21-19 win for Alpharetta that was decided on the final play of the game. “We have to realize every time we line up against a Cambridge football team they are going to give us everything they’ve got,” Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said. “I told (Cambridge head coach) Craig Bennett his team is salty, they’re tough and I look forward to the future of this series.” It wasn’t a pretty win for Alpharetta. The Raiders committed seven penalties, including a personal foul that negated a run that would have set them up with first-and-goal late in the third quarter. Their offense was also held to just 58 yards before the final three minutes of the first half and never found much of a rhythm beyond their two scoring drives. But it was still a win. “We just had some breakdowns and didn’t execute in the first half,” Nichols said. “Even though it still wasn’t pretty, we executed much better in the second half.” That effort included picking up Cambridge’s relentless pressure on quarterback Matthew Downing and managing 162 yards rushing. Cambridge’s Victor Valentine hit two field goals of 42 and 23 yards in the first half to give the Bears a 6-0 lead. Both drives began in Alpharetta territory, and Cambridge’s offense struggled to move the ball. Cambridge was held to just 36 yards in the first half and just 102 offensive yards in the game. “The defense was outstanding again,” Nichols said.
Cambridge’s Evan Kuykendall (14) hands the ball off to Ridge Polk (5). “They’re playing out of their minds.” After failing to move the ball most of the first half, Alpharetta needed just over two minutes to drive 80 yards and take a 7-6 lead in the final minute of the second quarter. On the first play of the drive, Cambridge’s pressure forced Downing to scramble and change directions, but he found Nolan Edmonds alone in the flat. Edmonds brought in the pass and scampered 42 yards into Bears’ territory. Five plays later, Edmonds found the end zone on a 6-yard rush up the middle. Midway through the third quarter, another big pass from Downing began a scoring drive. Marcus Hill came down with a 40-yard diving catch inside the Bears’ 10-yard line to set up another Edmonds touchdown rush. The Bears couldn’t get past midfield in the second half, but an Alpharetta punt with just 16 seconds left gave them some hope of a miracle comeback from their own 14-yard line. Cambridge’s Evan Kuykendall came down with a catch near midfield as time expired. His lateral was picked up by Alpharetta to seemingly end the game, but a roughing the passer call gave Cambridge an untimed down and one more shot.
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Alpharetta wins close contest; BT falls to Marist in final seconds By JOE PARKER joe@Appenmediagroup.com
Class 7A Etowah 28, Roswell 21 — Roswell fell to 1-2 in region play with their fourth loss of one score or less this season in Friday’s tilt against Etowah. Etowah scored a touchdown on its opening drive and opened their lead to two scores after stopping a long Roswell drive with a fumble recovery. Roswell quarterback Cordel Littlejohn scored on a 37-yard touchdown rush early in the second, and the team posted another score to tie the game at 14-14 before the half. Midway through the fourth, Etowah regained a two-score lead, but the Hornets gave themselves a chance with a touchdown with three minutes remaining. Roswell got the ball back with under a minute remaining, but an Etowah interception dashed the Hornets’ hopes of forcing overtime. Milton 17, Forsyth Central 0 — It took nearly three full quarters, but Milton was finally able to break out for 17 points and their sixth straight win over
the Bulldogs. Though Milton put up 508 yards of total offense, it wasn’t until a field goal in the final three minutes of the third quarter that the Eagles struck paydirt. Jordan Yates and Solomon Vanhorse scored rushing touchdowns in the fourth to power the Eagles to 2-1 in region play. Milton’s defense held Central to 135 yards of total offense and 1-12 on third down. West Forsyth 28, Lambert 24 — After four straight losses to Lambert, West finally got over the Longhorn hurdle with an electrifying win over their cross-town rivals Friday night. Lambert led 24-21 with under three minutes remaining before West drove over 90 yards to take a 28-21 lead. The Longhorns still had 50 seconds to work with and drove inside West territory with just a few ticks remaining. A penalty against the Wolverines as
time expired put Lambert inside West’s 30-yard line for one final chance in an untimed down. However, the subsequent pass was knocked down in the end zone, securing West’s first win over Lambert since 2012. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 2-1 in region play while Lambert fell to 0-3. South Forsyth 47, North Forsyth 10 — North vs. South featured one of the top offenses in 7A from North and one of the state’s best defenses in South. In the end, it was South’s defense powering them to their fourth straight win over the Raiders. South forced four interceptions and ran back three for scores while limiting North quarterback Ben Bales, one of the top quarterbacks in the state, to 246 yards on 22 completions. South running back Jared Honey had three touchdowns for the War Eagles.
With the win, South remained unbeaten (3-0) in Region 5-AAAAAAA. North’s loss was its first in region play this year (2-1).
Class 6A Chattahoochee 46, Pope 41 — Chattahoochee looked well in control against Pope Friday night, leading 3913 at the half, but the Greyhounds battled back in the second half to nearly complete an improbable comeback. Pope scored three unanswered touchdowns to cut Hooch’s lead to just 39-34 midway through the fourth. The Cougars’ Max Webb, who rushed for nearly 200 yards in the game, responded with Hooch’s sole score of the second half. Pope scored once again with under four minutes remaining and forced a Chattahoochee punt to have one more shot at the comeback. However, Hooch’s Andrew Thomas, who also had the team’s first touchdown reception of the game, intercepted Pope to ice the victory. Chattahoochee improved to 5-1
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Hooch survives Pope rally, but lose offensive weapon By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After opening a three-score lead in the first half, Chattahoochee had to stave off a Pope comeback to improve to 5-1 in region play and secure its first playoff trip in five years with a 46-41 win over the Greyhounds. Though their win was cause for celebration, a gruesome injury to Hooch quarterback Jack Corrigan late in the second quarter cast a pall over the remainder of the game. Corrigan, who had already compiled 117 yards rushing and 126 yards passing, was tackled inside Pope’s 5-yard line while attempting to rush in for a score. When he was brought down, he suffered a compound break in his leg. “It was a gruesome injury,” Hooch head coach Vince Strine said. But in the face off such a terrible injury, Strine said Corrigan’s reaction showed just what kind of player he is. “He was on the field with his leg laying off to the side and he was joking, saying ‘Sorry I didn’t score, coach,’” Strine said. “He’s been in great spirits given what happened. He’s just a phenomenal kid.” After being transported to the hospital, Corrigan was in surgery that night repairing the damage to his leg. Only a day later on Saturday, Strine said he was amazed that Corrigan had already been moving about and had started physical therapy. While Corrigan was in the hospital, the Cougars had to refocus without their vocal leader in the second half. “Sometimes you take a key player out of the mix and it shows just how important they are to the team,”
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Strine said. “He’s the guy who keeps everyone rolling and motivated. Everyone feeds off his energy.” Corrigan’s injury changed the dynamic of the game and forced Hooch to bring in a JV quarterback that was battling back from a minor injury the week before. After dominating the first half, Hooch was outscored 28-7 in the second with Pope pulling to within one score. An interception from Hooch’s defense, however, quashed the comeback in the final two minutes. Max Webb carried Hooch’s offense in the second half, compiling 197 yards rushing and four touchdowns in the game. With Corrigan out indefinitely, Strine said he and his coaching staff will draw up their game plan for their remaining regular season games against Northview and Alpharetta. The Cougars will need to find a replacement for their kicking game, too. Corrigan, a state champion in soccer, handled kicking duties for the Cougars as well. “We have a great core of players,” he said. “We just have to find that next spark plug and band this thing together.”
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Recap: Continued from Page 35 in region play and sits third in the region standings with games against Northview and Alpharetta remaining. Centennial 45, Dunwoody 7 — Centennial added to its winning streak, now at six games, with a dominant win over Dunwoody Friday night. Quarterback Max Brosmer, who led the state in passing yards entering the game, went 11-12 for 284 yards and two touchdowns. Centennial’s offense added 233 yards rushing with Emeka Nwanze leading the team with 115 and a touchdown. For the second straight week, the Knights’ defense allowed a single touchdown or less. Centennial’s offense has scored 45 or more points in four straight games. Centennial has won six straight contests since their region opening loss to Alpharetta. The Knights sit in second in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings with one game remaining. The Knights have a bye this week before taking on Pope Nov. 3. Northview 28, North Atlanta 3 — Northview and North Atlanta were both desperate for a win entering their tilt Friday night. Both teams had lost four of their past five games. And for the second straight year, Northview wound up on top, downing the Warriors to improve to 2-4 in region play. Northview led 9-0 after the first quarter and scored 19 points in the second half while holding North Atlanta to a sole field goal in the second quarter. Northview will host Chattahoochee this Friday before closing out their regular season against Pope on Nov. 3.
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Mount Pisgah 45, Fellowship Christian 37 — Mount Pisgah remained perfect in region play with a thrilling win over defending region champs Fellowship Christian Friday night. Mount Pisgah’s Jacob Cendoya hit Connor Pursell for a 5-yard touchdown to give the Patriots a 38-31 lead early in the fourth quarter. Fellowship responded with a long drive capped off by a 1-yard touchdown rush from Brooks Bryant, but the PAT was blocked to keep Pisgah in the lead at 38-37. Fellowship was back on the ball late in the final quarter and once again drove deep inside Pisgah territory. However, their go-ahead field goal was blocked with 49 seconds remaining. Cendoya then secured the win with a 72-yard touchdown rush just 20 seconds later. Mount Pisgah faces Mount Paran next Friday in a game that will
Football Player of the Week: Tyler Wald Congratulations to Cambridge’s Tyler Wald, Appen Media Group’s Player of the Week for Oct. 13. Wald compiled five tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and a fumble WALD recovery in Cambridge’s 17-10 win over Northview on Oct. 13. Follow us on social media to see the Player of the Week nominees from this Friday’s game. Winners will be announced each Friday afternoon. decide the Region 6-A sub-region champion. Fellowship Christian will host King’s Ridge. Walker 42, King’s Ridge 7 — King’s Ridge lost its fifth straight to Walker Friday night and fell to 1-5 in region play. Walker scored on its opening three possessions and cruised to the lopsided victory. The Tigers’ only score came off a 48-yard rush from Hayden Milling in the second quarter. King’s Ridge will travel to play Fellowship Christian Friday. Whitefield Academy 25, Pinecrest Academy 7 — Pinecrest was credited with a win against South Forsyth after the War Eagles forfeited the game earlier this week, but once again, the Paladins couldn’t get it done on the field. Whitefield led throughout the game, which saw Pinecrest score its sole touchdown on a 75-yard pass from Micky Mangan to Tripp Hochmann in the second quarter to cut Whitefield’s lead to 9-7. Whitefield added two touchdowns and a safety in the second half. Pinecrest’s loss was its first all-time to Whitefield (4-1). Pinecrest hosts St. Francis Friday in the final game before region play-in games on Nov. 3. Mount Paran 42, St. Francis 6 — Mount Paran forced three turnovers on downs early against St. Francis, keeping the Knights at bay and powering them to a lopsided win. St. Francis drove deep into Mount Paran territory three times in the first half, but their drives stalled out and the Eagles turned two of those turnovers into touchdowns. Sean Paradise scored from 32-yards out on a rush with under two minutes remaining in the game. The matchup was the second alltime meeting between the schools. Mt. Paran won 42-7 last year.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Commuters and residents along Rucker Road will soon notice the first stages of a two-year construction project to rebuild the corridor. Survey crews have been working along the road and will soon be followed by erosion-control measures. Road closures and delays will be announced in advance through digital information signs near Rucker Road. Although construction is expected to run through August 2019, Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz said the biggest impact for motorists will come summer 2018. During the summer school break, portions of Rucker Road will be closed to all through traffic while bridges along the roadway are replaced. “We know that the road closure will be a significant inconvenience to motorists,” Sewczwicz said. “Construction crews will be able to complete the work much more quickly and safely than could be achieved if we kept the road open. The best way I can explain it is comparing it to removing a Band-Aid. Sometimes the best way to do it is to just pull as fast as you can. There will
still be pain, but it passes more quickly and the bad part is over.” The road closure is expected to save at least six months of construction for the project’s schedule. The $18.5 million roadway improvement project is funded primarily by a bond Alpharetta voters approved May 2016. Improvements will stretch from just west of Wills Road to the Alpharetta city limits. Two roundabouts will be added – one at the Charlotte Drive intersection and one at the entrance of the Fairfax and Northfield Neighborhoods. There will also be “significant” pedestrian, streetscape and aesthetic enhancements to improve safety and traffic flow, according to Sewczwicz. The announcement came days after Roswell broke ground on the Hardscrabble Green Loop project, which encompasses portions of Hardscrabble Road frequently used by motorists traveling to and from Rucker Road. During the 18-month project, portions of the road, from Etris to King Road, will experience closures and delays as well. For information on the Rucker Road project, including maps and schedules, visit alpharetta.ga.us.
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Milton’s Harvest of Homes a huge delight Annual home tour helps support friends of library By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON Ga. – For the second year, the Milton Tour of Homes has had a sell -out for its tour to benefit the Friends of Milton Library. Dubbed Harvest of Homes, this year’s tour came in October and was a beautiful time to see the homes in their fall colors. This year the tour doubled the number of tickets (and tour buses) for 700 lucky people. Last year the inaugural tour took less than an hour to sell out. This year with twice the tickets to sell it took all of 2 hours. The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Milton Library bring more programs and better service to the community. This year’s Tour featured five incredibly and delightfully designed homes. Urban Farmhouse and Scottsdale Farms were two of the title sponsors and responsible for the interior designs for some of the houses. The homes: Six Hills Community – Industrial Farmhouse: With acreage, farmhouse style, designed by Tim Bryan, built by Capstone Building Group. Design team: Urban Farmhouse. Large open living, dining and kitchen area. Built to entertain large and lavishly. Original art by
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local artist Brooke Lowe. Neese Road – Equestrian Chic: 8 bedrooms, 6,500 s.f. of space. Scottsdale Farms design. Amazing outdoor living area (including kitchen). Enchanting children’s “fairy house” would make a Hobbit blush. A home built for living large. Freemanville Road – Historic 1859: They don’t build them like this anymore. Joel and Kay Felner keep the 158-year-old home much like it has always been. Kay Felner cooks on
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Homeowner Kristen Yonson, left, stands with a portrait of her farmhouse on Providence Road. At right is the artist, Paula Sadler. appliances that date between 1908 and 1929. The cabin in back is made from materials of the first cabin on the property. The barn/garage houses the bar room. No man cave, both sexes are welcome. Providence Road – Modern Farmhouse: This award-winning contemporary farmhouse was given the American Institute of Architects (Atlanta Chapter) 2016 Residential Award of Honor. It is often seen in print ads for Home Depot and others. Eye-catching is the roll-
up glass wall (think clear garage door) uniting kitchen, veranda and pool. Hopewell Plantation – Renewed and repurposed: Owner-builder Steve Powell took the ground where the original 1864 farmhouse stood and used its beams as accents in this large home on 2.5 acres. With high ceilings and large rooms it is spacious as well as gracious. Its convertible indoor-outdoor eating area makes entertaining a yearround opportunity.
The 2017 Milton Tour of Homes Committee Chairwoman: Marsha Spear Sponsorships: Lara Dolan, Tracey Craft Homes: Kevin Spear, Pat Miller, Kim Hirsch Logistics & Transportation: Judy Buds Public Relations: Pat Check VIP Event: Lara Dolan Web/social media, et al.: Donna Savas
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Local author chronicles Roswell Library history Branch to undergo extensive renovations By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One Roswell resident has released a book on the history of the Roswell Library, just in time for the branch’s major renovations this winter. Janice Tedford, who has served on the board of the Friends of the Roswell Library for 12 years, said she was inspired to preserve the stories of one of Fulton County’s oldest libraries. “The library and the Friends have such a unique history in the area,” Tedford said. “Their history needs to be recorded. It helps the volunteers know what’s gone before them and explains why it’s so important to provide a library for a city.” The book, “The History of the Roswell Library and Its Volunteers,” covers everything from the beginnings of the Roswell Library in 1946, its book collections and programs to the possible future and how it has adapted to meet changing needs. Located at 115 Norcross St., the Roswell Library is the third busiest library in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System based on book circulation. It was one of the first libraries in the area to have book sales, start a bookstore and create a Friends of the Library group.
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The profits from these sales all go toward the library and its programs. According to Tedford, the Roswell Library’s programs are some of the most robust in the area and have paved the way for similar programs throughout the Fulton library system. The Roswell Library, for example, started the Roswell Reads program, which is designed to bring the commu-
nity together by reading and discussing a common book. Similar programs have since become popularized not just locally, but nationally. Most of these programs, however, involve an entire county or system, Tedford said. Roswell is unique because it encompasses just one city and library. Similarly, the Roswell Library also started Atlanta Reads to invite local authors to share and discuss their works. Both Atlanta and Roswell Reads were both created through the profits of the bookstore and with help from the Friends of the Roswell Library. The current Roswell Library building has not been renovated since its in-
ception in 1989, but thanks to a library bond referendum approved by Fulton County voters in 2008, that’s about to change. Three companies spearheading the effort – Hogan Construction, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Chasm Architecture – will update and redesign the building. The renovations will concentrate on brick-and-mortar improvements, such as new roofing, heating and air conditioning, safety equipment, carpeting, furniture, Wi-Fi and technology. It will not include any operational changes, such as altering the book catalogue, and it will not expand the 20,000 square-foot building. Project teams have already met with residents to discuss their needs and vision for the library. They are expected to unveil their designs for community input this winter. After a final design is selected, the library is expected to close early 2018 for 3-6 months during construction. Tedford said she is excited about these much-needed changes. “Libraries throughout the country are changing because of the kinds of books and content that are coming out,” Tedford said. “We need a different kind of building to accommodate these changes. It’s very important for the library’s future.” Copies of Tedford’s book can be picked up at the Roswell Library bookstore or can be borrowed through the library.
Ga. Ensemble Theatre presents ‘Morningside’ They’re catty, witty and all female, let the claws be sharpened ROSWELL, Ga. –The Georgia Ensemble Theatre is now bringing audiences the fifth installment of its collaboration with Atlanta playwright Topher Payne and his newest work commissioned by the theater. It’s called “Morningside,” an outrageous comedy that fills the stage with nine women, as they wend their way through most feminine of relationships – the baby shower. Nine women. Each has a secret and a surprise that will push the bonds of family and friendship. Payne said it is a tip of the hat to “The Women” and “Steel Magnolias” two classic plays with women and about women that he loved for a long time. “But ‘The Women’ is 80 years old and ‘Steel Magnolias’ turns 30 this year. So I had a lot of curiosity about exploring a story of women, Southern women in particular, in 2017,” Payne said. “I wanted to look at the demands and challenges women face currently and something that speaks to these times as the other plays spoke of theirs.” But the catalyst for writing the play was actually
If you go What: ‘Morningside’, The new comedy by Topher Payne When: Oct. 26-Nov. 12 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre More Info: Tickets start at $29 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday nights start at $37; Saturday night from $38. (Senior/Student discounts available for select performances). Tickets are available now online at www.get.org, or by calling the Box Office at 770-641-1260.
“12 Angry Men.” 12 male jurors left alone in a jury room must sort out reality with each man bringing his own background, his own values and his own demons. “I’ve never seen a story like that or ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ where a whole bunch of men are locked up with their own sets of competing ideas and then duke it out,” he said.
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It’s the baby shower to end all baby showers. Meowrrrr. From left are Kelly Criss, Ann Wilson, Keena Redding Hunt, Gina Rickicki, Shelly McCook, Ellen McQueen, Kate Donadio, Stacy Melich and Lala Cochran.
“I had never seen a story like that with women. So that’s where I started.” So Payne began to play with idea but the challenge what would be the backdrop for the story? He tried to explore in his mind what places where would only
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Georgia schools struggle to keep staff past 5 years By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — People need to start thinking differently about the teaching profession if they want to see schools hire and retain more teachers. It’s not news that there have been teacher shortages, not just in Georgia but nationally. Each year, stretching back to 1990, the U.S. Department of Education has been continuously cataloguing teacher shortage areas by state, grade and subject. But for Georgia and the Atlanta area, the issue may have more to do with retention than acquiring. The Fulton County Schools system manages to fill most of its vacant positions – nearly 93-97 percent by the beginning of the school year, according to Fulton County Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Ronnie Wade. Over 6,800 teachers were employed by Fulton County Schools last year. In the past three years, the system has averaged 750 vacancies and filled 90 percent of them, Wade said. But five years after their hiring date, an average of one third of Georgia teachers retire or move on to a different position, according to studies by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. That number drops down nearly to 50 percent by year eight. The conversations around the profession need to change to reverse this trend, Wade said. “We’re just not preparing enough graduates from departments of education and colleges of education around the state,” said Craig Harper, director of communications for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. “If Georgia wasn’t enough of a draw compared to the surrounding states, we would have a much worse shortage.” Fewer teachers means school systems can’t be as selective in hiring and can’t pull from the best candidates. And if teachers can’t be staffed, students may find themselves in larger classes or learning from substitutes. “You can have students going through potentially a significant part of the school year with a person in the classroom who doesn’t really know the content they’re trying to teach the kids,” Harper said. Math, science and special education positions especially feel the brunt of this struggle, according Wade. “If there’s something that you can truly use the term ‘shortage’ for, its special education,” Wade said. “Nationally, there’s just not a lot of people are going into it.”
We’re just not preparing enough graduates from departments of education and colleges of education around the state. CRAIG HARPER Director of communications for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Because of the smaller supply of teachers in such subjects, those who currently teach in those areas become highly sought after and competitive in the market. And the competition isn’t coming just from other school systems, whether public, private or parochial. Many of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions face competition from private sectors as well. “Particularly in higher level subjects, like calculus or physics,” Wade said. “Those skillsets are viable in a number of different positions, not just teaching.” One of the issues keeping people from teaching as a viable career choice is the lack of public support. There has been a growing trend to view teachers as scapegoats for all of the problems in the education system. “Educators take a lot of hits, a lot of the blame, for things that aren’t really under their control when they don’t go well,” Harper said. “The lack of public support, how discipline is handled in schools, regulations, testing – these things keep teachers away from what they do, from teaching and helping kids.” The scapegoating not only weighs heavily on teachers. It can also discourage kids from choosing education as a field, because they can see a lot of the frustrations teachers have to deal with. The retention and shortage issues may not be easy to solve, but changing the conversation is a good place to start, Wade said. Fulton County Schools, for example, has already started working with schools like Georgia Tech to attract more graduates to the field. The district also keeps in touch with retired teachers in case they need quality substitutes to bridge vacant positions. “We need to elevate teaching as a career choice again,” Harper said. “Get back to the joys of teaching: the relationship with kids, teaching students great content, encouraging their curiosity and helping them grow into their full potential.”
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Alpharetta raises concerns over downtown school parking New STEM school expected to draw 1,500 students By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City officials are worried a new school planned for downtown Alpharetta may all but gobble up space at a $6.9 million parking deck the city is building nearby. Three months after committing funds to build the four-level deck on Milton Avenue, the City Council learned that plans for a new science and technology school across the street include parking for fewer than a third of the anticipated enrollment. The Fulton County Schools’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics center will begin construction this winter at the site of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue. Initial drawings for the campus show 440 parking spaces for students and another 200 spaces for staff. School district officials anticipate an enrollment of 1,500 students. Those numbers left City Council
Morningside: Continued from Page 42 women gather in 2017 – as bridesmaids? As Mary Kay reps? Then it hit him – at a baby shower. “With all the women in my life, I’ve never heard one say, ‘I’m going to a baby shower and I’m so excited.’ That just doesn’t happen. “And when can the stakes possibly be higher than when we’re coming together to celebrate a new life coming into the world? All of those ideas you have about career and family and personal goals come into play,” Payne said. You have the plans for that future life. You have the women there who do not have children by choice – and perhaps the women who don’t have children and didn’t have a choice. Then you throw in generational conflict and that leaves a playwright with a heady brew of plot possibilities. So with about a dozen or so plot lines developing, Payne takes great joy in setting them all in motion with those nine women on stage. “You can have a scene playing out on one corner of the set while you watch in another corner the fallout from the last two scenes before,” he
members with questions at their Oct. 16 meeting where school officials presented the plans. Mayor David Belle Isle said the deficiency in student parking is greater than the number of spaces that will be available in the city’s new parking deck across the street. The parking deck will provide 263 total stalls and is expected to take nine months to build once final specs are approved. “We just wrote a check for $6 million for roughly the same number of spaces you‘re short,” Belle Isle said. “That’s a bit of a bitter pill to swallow.” The new parking deck is the city’s first step in addressing commercial and residential needs for parking in downtown Alpharetta. In the Downtown District alone, private interests are in the early stages of adding dozens of retail shops and restaurants, hundreds of apartments and homes and thousands of square feet of office space. School Board member Katie Reeves told the City Council that the school’s parking plan conforms to that of other schools, and that traditionally about half the student population will take buses or be dropped off. She said the district has not yet settled on a bus plan whereby students would be trans-
said. Realizing he was on a journey where no man has gone before, Payne said he began quizzing his friends, his sister and his cousins. “I would go to each of them and open with, ‘Tell me your favorite baby shower story.” It was never a “good” story. It was always one of pure drama – or melodrama as the case may have been. It didn’t end there. Sitting down with 20 women involved in the play was a revelation as the sidebars about their personal experiences floated out. As rehearsals and rewrites began, Payne said the best thing he could do was keep his mouth shut and just listen to these ladies would talk about their experiences. “As I did my rewrites some form of those tidbits would appear.” Having reunited veteran director Shannon Eubanks again at GET was another big plus, Payne said. “It is a demanding play for a director and I can’t think of anyone I would rather have tackle this than her,” he said. He asks us to imagine a spring afternoon in Atlanta’s trendy Morningside neighborhood. The bonds of friendship, family and intergenerational differences are about to hit the blender.
All I can tell you is that from our experience, with our parking lots, this is more than the typical [allotment].” KATIE REEVES Fulton County School Board
ported to the new school. “All I can tell you is that from our experience, with our parking lots, this is more than the typical [allotment],” Reeves said. But, the mayor was not assured. If this were a zoning application, he said, the City Council would not approve it. “Even if it’s 700 students that have cars, plus 150 staff, that’s 850, you’ve got 640 spaces – that’s 200 spaces short,” he said. “We just spent $6 million on 263 spaces.” Councilman Chris Owens said
another complication is that the school district charges students to park on the campus. Nearby city parking is free, he said. As presented, the campus plan calls for keeping the existing baseball and football fields, although Reeves has said there are no plans for an official STEM sports team. Councilman Jim Gilvin had his own concerns about the project. Tearing down the old school is certain to generate a sizeable amount of debris, he said. He asked school officials to work with the city to map out truck routes so the area could be cleared without adding to the downtown traffic load. City officials stressed that they were gratified to see Fulton County Schools embark on a project that focuses on setting students on career paths for the future. They also said they appreciate the new building follows the traditional architecture the city is trying to enforce in its downtown. Council members expressed the hope that discussions would continue to make the school compatible with the goals the city has established for downtown Alpharetta.
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DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233
M A P L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER, $300. 770-753-4367
POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $100. 404-889-3233
LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)
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CHAIRS: 2 light navy Ethan Allen Giles/great shape! $400/each. 702-501-5952
ROSWELL Brookfield CC, 755 Fairbrook Lane. Thursday 10/26-Saturday 10/28 , 9am-4pm. Scholastic K-5 books & teaching materials. Paver bricks-2 pallets, under-counter fridge, bath vanity w/sink, walk-behind lawnmower, 2-burner Camp Chef stove w/BB-100L BBQ grill box, Safety 1st stroller, Calvin Klein backpack purse, women’s clothing, household MILTON Crabapple North Subdivision; 175 Northern Oaks Court. Saturday 10/28, 9am-2pm. Miscellaneous household items Milton/Alpharetta 915 Hopewell Place Drive. Friday 10/27, Saturday 10/28, 8am-2pm. Household items, clothing, hardware, plus-sized womens’ clothing and many miscellaneous items!
Horses HORSE AND TACK AUCTION Saturday October 28th, 5pm at Pony Express Stockyard, 1852 Highway 11 South, Covington GA. For info 704-434-6389 or 704473-8715. GA. LIC. 4198
Bargains Antiques ANTIQUE BED: Full size including all bedding, plus antique lamp. $400. 770-241-3273
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Furniture CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233
Antique Queen Anne Sofa - over 100 years old. Excellent condition. Ask $1500 obo. 678-463-8421 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650. 770-380-6646 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $15 each. 770-888-2790 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900. 770-753-4367
STUDY LOFT BED. Beechwood. EXCELLENT condition. McKenzie 51043023. $375. 678-867-7165 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400. 770-753-4367 BABY CO-SLEEPER. LIKE NEW! Arms Reach 8200-N. $210. 678-867-7165. END TABLES: 2, $40 each. 770-3112-4209 BABY CO-SLEEPER. NEW In-box. Arms Reach 8200-N. $250. 678-867-7165. GLASS TV STAND: $50. 770-312-4209
STROLLERS 404-889-3233
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SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233 AC UNITS: 2 LG 8000 BTU Portable. Used one week – still in boxes.... both $300. 678-852-8725 PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. Singer 9340. NEW plus accessories. $220. 678-867-7165 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
kids’ $100.
Musical Instruments
Household
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233
PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034
BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233
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Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 3 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2500/lot negotiable, list price $5000/lot. 770-490-6425 ROSWELL HISTORICAL CEMETERY 20x20 family plot. Email serious offers only to: sentdrab@comcast.net Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots. Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $9000 each. 404-379-0220
Transportation Cars FORD ESCAPE SE 2014: Mint! New motor, 4 new tires, LOW mileage. $14,000. 404-205-1453
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Help Wanted Full-time TA X SENIOR ASSOCIATE, established Alpharetta CPA firm. Professional growth opportunity. BALANCED lifestyle, non-traditional environment. Direct contact with diverse client base routinely. Prepare individual & business income tax (including multi-state) returns . Highly motivated, licensed CPA or enrolled agent, recent public accounting experience (3-10 years). Excellent written & verbal communication skills, experience in representation & communication with taxing authorities a plus. Full/ part-time Competitive pay, bonus, benefits. Resume: jobsacct1@gmail.com CNA, PCA, HHA’S: $300 sign-on bonus! Must be able to work every or every other weekend (no exceptions) and have reliable transportation. Please apply: www. goldenhomeservices.com
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GENERAL CLERK IIICUSTOMER SERVICE Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk III – Customer Service to assist in a high volume call center. Requires high school diploma or equivalency, computer, communication and general office skills. Two years of related experience preferred. Position is full-time; must be flexible to work irregular hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, November 1, 2017. Apply online: w w w. s a w n e e . c o m or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. DrugFree Workplace.
Cloud Soft Inc seeking applications from IT professionals. Duties: Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage and work processes. Details@ http://www. cloudsoft-inc.com/Careers.html.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT; Alpharetta CPA firm. Front line client communications, scanning/filing, general office administration and assistance. Email resume: jobsacct1@gmail.com
1. Sr. Software Developer: Req: Bachelor’s Degree or Foreign Eqiv. In Com. Science/Com. Apps/ Engg/ Business Admin & 60 Months Exp. Salary: $125500/Yr.
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LEAD MECHANIC Organizing, scheduling, prioritizing, delegating maintenance work and carrying out of assignments. ASE certified, MV report in good standing, formal technical industry schooling, adherence to DOT regulations, pass drug test, Spanish-speaking a plus. 770-740-9739 Auto Detail
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Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time and full time work positions for responsible, hard-working young men and women who are looking for a great workplace experience. 678-506-0011. Call to speak with a manager. Note: $50 on-call shifts for part-time workers. www.mammothdetail.com
2. Software Developer: Req: Master’s Degree or Foreign Eqiv. In Com.Science/ Com.Apps/Engg/ Business Admin & 12 Months Exp. Salary: $82100/Yr. Resume to: Cloud Soft Inc 5490 McGinnis Vill. PL Ste 237 Alpharetta GA 30005.
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), located in Roswell, GA has an immediate FULL TIME position available in our Education Center. The bilingual administrative support position will be in daily contact with new and established customers, clients, and students. Candidates should have a history of excellent customer care and administrative support skills. Bilingual in Spanish. NFCC is an equal opportunity employer. We e-verify. Please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and references to info@ nfcchelp.org . PIZZA/LINE COOKS/ SERVERS FT-PT. Experience necessary. Bring resume: 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton 30004. 585-755-5575
Part-time FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience. Pleasant team player. Positive attitude. Alpharetta/ Roswell. Resume: medoffice123@gmail.com
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Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time and full time work positions for responsible, hard-working young men and women who are looking for a great workplace experience. 678-506-0011. Call to speak with a manager. Note: $50 on-call shifts for part-time workers. www.mammothdetail.com
North Fulton Community Charities, located in Roswell Georgia is seeking a part time receptionist / administrative assistant. Qualified candidates must be bi-lingual Spanish, have excellent customer service skills, and have computer experience working with MS Word and Excel. The hours are 9:00am-2:00pm, Monday – Friday. Send resume to Info@nfcchelp.org .
Personal Services Eldercare 15 years reliable, affordable home-care services. We love animals & can provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for your parent or relative. Hourly, daily, weekly. For quality care, call Sarah & her staff of CNA’s, 678-431-6233 YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/ hour.Verifiable references. 20+ years experience. Transportation. Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910
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AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance
800-481-7894
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