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Participants from Cambridge HS, Northwestern MS, Hopewell MS, Mill Springs Academy and Cogburn Woods ES joined Forsyth residents and Milton Grows Green volunteers to help in the beautification of local waterways. Together, they collected more than 2,000 pounds of trash.
Milton’s rivers come alive Volunteers clean up city MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s Rivers Alive annual water and roadways clean-up was held Saturday, Oct. 18 at Bailey Farm and Gardens on Hickory Flat
Road. Nearly 60 volunteers from the Cambridge High School Beta Club, Rotary Club of Milton-Windward, the Northwestern Middle School and Hopewell Middle School Jr. Beta Clubs and Milton Grows Green participated to pull out more than 2,000 pounds of debris from area streams,
creeks and roadways at 17 sites across the city. The Milton Grows Green Committee co-sponsored the event with Bailey Farm and Gardens Inc., which has been involved with the project for 17 years. —Jonathan Copsey
Crabapple remains historic district in name only City Council votes to withdraw official designation By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton City Council moved to withdraw a consideration to make the Crabapple Historic District an official historic district for the
city. The proposal recommended 23 parcels in the Crabapple Crossroads area be designated as historic with recommendations for approval by both the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Milton Historic Preservation Commission. City Manager Chris Lagerbloom informed the council at their Oct. 20 meeting that two property owners were not informed of the meetings, and
he recommended not voting for or against. He said council could withdraw the consideration, which would allow it to be brought up again only by council suggestion, or defer the vote to a later date. Council chose to withdraw. Current changes to properties within the Crabapple Historic District must be approved by the Milton Design Review Board.
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If the area was officially designated a historic district, approval for changes would be required by the Historic Preservation Commission. Travis Allen of the Historic Preservation Commission believes maintaining the historic integrity of the area is important to the city’s vision statement. “The vision statement says that Milton is a distinctive community embracing small-
town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing our rural character,” he said. “What better way to embrace small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing our rural character is there?” Three residents left their request to deny the historic designation but did not stay for the meeting.
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Thief withdraws $14K from woman’s account MILTON, Ga. — A woman is out $14,428 after a crook got access to her bank account. The local victim contacted Milton Police in relation to the “aggravated identity theft” that occurred sometime Oct. 11. According to the incident report, someone entered a Chase Bank in Fort Myers, Florida, and withdrew $3,200 from the woman’s savings account. Soon after, the perpetrator requested a cashier’s check in the amount of $5,564. That same fraudster then deposited the check into the account and withdrew it as cash. In all, the victim has lost $14,428. The victim has alerted credit bureaus and the bank about the fraudulent activity.
TVs target of home invasion JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Northwater Way homeowner reported several televisions stolen from their home Oct. 18 after someone broke in. The victim reported coming home after a week away to find their home ransacked. A door to the garage was found kicked in and all the TVs in the home – seven flat screens – were taken. The house was last seen OK Oct. 6.
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The male grabbed her from behind, forced her to the woods and threatened her with a gun. The suspect fled from the scene on foot. The victim did not see her attacker’s face and only could provide a vague description of the suspect. Police are asking anyone with information or who was in the area of the intersection of Holcomb Bridge
Road and Warsaw Road around 6:15 a.m. Oct. 21 to contact Detective Dana DeWeese at 770-640-4100. Information, no matter how small, may be useful in tracking down the suspect, who is described as a possible Hispanic male, wearing a gray hoodie covering his face, 5-foot-9-inches to 5-foot-11-inches tall and weighing between 170-200 pounds.
time and that means pumpkins in yards. That also means pumpkins stolen from yards. Two pumpkins were reported stolen Oct. 15 from a home on North Clublands Drive. Sometime over night, someone stole the gourds from the victim’s porch. They were valued at $50.
Three juvenile suspects, two boys and a girl, told police they were filming an admission film for Florida State University. The officer gave the students information on how they can get permission to be at the park, and they were told to pack up their film equipment and leave the park because they were trespassing.
Shoplifter runs, leaves goods in parking lot MILTON, Ga. — A suspect made off with $742 in stolen merchandise from Walmart on Windward Parkway in Milton, but left the items in the parking lot. About 8 p.m. Oct. 13, a suspect stuffed a shopping cart full of items, including a laptop computer, dog food, detergent, iced tea and a pet bed. The suspect, described as a bald man wearing jeans and a red and blue striped T-shirt, pushed the shopping cart with the items out of the store and after realizing he was being followed by a loss prevention officer, left the shopping cart and ran toward Ga. 9. Police attempted to locate the suspect, but were unable to find him. Police have a security footage picture of the suspect.
MILTON, Ga. — A shoplifter got away with $530 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s. On Oct. 6, a woman entered the changing area and placed several items of clothing, socks, perfume and jewelry into a bag and fled the store, 13097 Ga. 9. The store’s security chased after the woman, who got inside a black fourdoor Lincoln. The suspect was described as a woman between the ages of 28-31, about 5-foot-6-inches tall with shoulder length dark hair and multiple tattoos on her left arm. Photos of the perpetrator and the getaway car were submitted to police.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police were dispatched to Providence Park about 4 p.m. on Oct. 13 on a report of suspicious activity. When police arrived, there were three cars parked at the park’s gate, 13440 Providence Park Drive. The officer heard a generator running and spotted an extension cord that led into the building. The officer turned the generator off and announced himself.
MILTON, Ga. — A 55-year-old man was spotted “extremely intoxicated” and in need of attention. The man admitted “he had been drinking large quantities of mouthwash to get drunk,” according to a Milton Police arrest report. The man was seen sitting on the curb with his bicycle and an empty
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bottle of mouthwash by his side about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the 13000 block of Ga. 9. The man’s knees were bleeding and there was a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.” After consenting to a search, police found a box cutter and a bag of marijuana in the man’s front pocket. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment and once there, he “projectile vomited all over the entire hospital room.”
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Flexible shoulder lanes ease Ga. 400 commute ATLANTA – More of the popular rush-hour flexible shoulder lanes have been implemented on Ga. 400, Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Transportation announced. The lanes allow rush-hour commuters to drive on reinforced outside (right) roadway shoulders for limited time periods. Currently, such lanes are in morning use southbound between Holcomb Bridge Road and Northridge Road and between Northridge and the North Springs MARTA Station exit. Beginning this week, afternoon flexible shoulder lanes will be available northbound as well between the MARTA station and Northridge and far-
ther north between State Route 120/Old Milton Parkway and Windward Parkway, officials said. “Access to an additional lane during the busiest hours on Ga. 400 is not only beneficial to commuters, but it will maximize the use of our existing infrastructure,” said Deal. “We will continue our efforts – big and small – to improve travel conditions on Ga. 400 and all of the freeways serving metro Atlanta.” GDOT began allowing travel in the current southbound shoulder lanes in 2012 after Deal asked the department to examine and pursue easy-toimplement and inexpensive
steps that could offer immediate relief to commuters. The lanes were wellreceived and provided some congestion relief during Ga. 400’s most heavy southbound traffic periods; thus, Georgia DOT is expanding the program to other Ga. 400 segments. Driving on the new northbound flexible shoulder lanes will be permissible between the hours of 4 – 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. As with the current southbound shoulder lanes, a 45 mph advisory speed limit will be posted for shoulder lane traffic. Accident or disabled vehicle pull-off sites will be available adjacent to each of the new shoulder
lanes. GDOT will open an additional southbound shoulder lane between North Springs MARTA and Abernathy Road later this month or in early November and expects to open another southbound lane between Mansell Road and Holcomb Bridge and a northbound lane between Abernathy and North Springs MARTA in the months to come.Driving in southbound flexible shoulder lanes is permissible only between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays. GDOT urges motorists on this busy corridor – and all Georgia roads – to always drive cautiously, courteously, undistracted and unimpaired.
First draft of school attendance zones released Nov. 5 Maps should be online several hours prior to meeting By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The first draft of revised attendance zone maps for North Fulton schools should be available for review by noon on Nov. 5; sev-
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p.m. on Nov. 5 at Alpharetta High School. Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the Fulton County School System, said she anticipates the draft maps will be available mid-morning on Nov. 5 on the school system website, www. fultonschools.org. For people unable to attend the meeting, online comments will be accepted through Sunday of that week. Huff’s team will review all comments gathered during the second round and make additional revisions as needed prior to the final redistricting meeting on Dec. 10 at Centennial High at 7 p.m. Historically, the maps presented during the third meeting are close to the version sent to the Fulton School Board for final approval, although minor tweaks and revisions may still be forthcoming. Huff said attendance at the first meeting was in line with expectations, noting there were 435 participants at the meeting who generated about 681 comments. The online forum collected another 479 comments, which were all considered as the draft maps were
being developed. The current redistricting is primarily to draw attendance zones for the new elementary school in west Roswell opening in August, and additions at three area middle schools. The new elementary lines will go into effect in 2016, with the new middle school lines taking effect August 2015. In addition to filling the new school and additions, planners will look at balancing enrollment numbers in some schools that are seriously overcrowded (or under), and to fix some quirks in feeder patterns. For example, while some elementary schools have a 100 percent feed into a middle school, there are others where the vast majority of kids head to one middle school, while small groups are directed elsewhere. At Hembree Springs Elementary in Roswell, 94 percent of their students go on to Elkins Pointe, while 6 percent feed into Northwestern. Similar patterns occur in other elementary schools, as well as a handful of middle schools, primarily River Trail MS. There, 84 percent head to Northview HS, while 5 percent are zoned to Johns Creek HS and 11 percent to Chattahoochee.
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Public safety staff to compete at Alpharetta Chili Cook-Off Come for chili, stay for UGA-Florida football Nov. 1 By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police officers, firefighters and other public safety staff will swap out their uniforms for aprons on Nov. 1 for the Alpharetta Chili Cook-Off. Guests are invited to join the fun starting at 2:30 p.m. by sampling the chili and watching the University of Georgia versus the University of Florida football game. In its fifth year, the cookoff will offer a different way of
awarding a winner, said Battalion Chief Scott Hefner. “This year, each team will present their chili to guest judges for scoring,” Hefner said. “Awards will be presented to first, second and third places and people’s choice award.” Tickets are being sold for $10 for adults and $5 for children. All funds will go toward the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation. “The foundation helps public safety employees in their time of need,” Hefner said. “The foundation also purchases public safety equipment that the city’s budget would not allow for purchase.” Visit http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/ for more information on the event.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Originally started as a way to get people interested in the Roswell Arts Center West, the Roswell Chili Cook-Off has been spicing up the community for four years now, and not just with chili. A.J. Argentina, the facility supervisor for Roswell Arts Center West, said the chili cook-off, which takes place this year on Nov. 8, began with a movement within the ceramics community called Empty Bowls. “Empty Bowls is a simple, grassroots concept of potters making bowls and donating the work to a host group that offers a meal to patrons for a donation,” Argentina said. “The patrons are then allowed to keep the bowl as a memory of their experience, and the donations are used to help feed the hungry.” Argentina said the cook-off was also built around the idea of getting a group of locals involved in outdoor cooking and family-friendly activities that would create a buzz about the bowls, the clay programs offered on the property and the competitive spirit of the cook-off. The Empty Bowls con-
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At the Peace Pole dedication, Mayor Joe Lockwood, City Manager Chris Lagerbloom, Presidents Cindy Ringwall and Karen Nolan of the Rotary Clubs of Milton and Alpharetta, respectively, are surrounded by other Rotarians and members of the Georgia National Guard.
Rotary Clubs unite for Peace Pole dedication in Milton MILTON, Ga. — The city of Milton has its own Peace Pole due to the efforts of two local Rotary Clubs. In 2013, during design and planning for Milton’s Freedom Park, the Rotary Club of Alpharetta met with the city to seek inclusion of this internationally recognized symbol. Peace Poles appear as a reminder for peace in our daily lives. The Rotary Club of Windward recently relocated to Milton to become the MiltonWindward Club, and it joined
the Rotary Club of Alpharetta in the Peace Pole dedication. “It was a great honor to be part of the creation of this park that is a constant reminder of the brave men and women who serve in our military,” said Alpharetta Rotary Club President Karen Nolan. Always inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” what makes Milton’s Peace Pole unique is that each of its six sides reflects the distinct heritage of those living within the young city.
This message of peace is written in the English, Spanish, Cherokee, Irish, Gaelic and Hindi languages of those who make up this growing community. Milton’s Freedom Park also encompasses the flags of the U.S. Armed Forces, the state and nation. The Peace Pole includes a plaque at its base with this quote from President Ronald Reagan, “There are some who’ve forgotten why we have a military. It’s not to promote war, it’s to be prepared for peace.”
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Rotary International president honored by Roswell club ROSWELL, Ga. – At the Rotary Club of Atlanta International Prayer Breakfast Oct. 22, the Roswell Rotary Club, acting on behalf of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, presented a letter and an Honorary Georgian certificate to Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang. Huang is visiting the United States and was one of the keynote speakers for this event. Pictured are Roswell Rotarians joined by District Governor Alicia Michael. Huang and his wife assured the group that they had not been received in such a special way before. They said they were pleased to be designated “honorary Georgia citizens.” —Jonathan Copsey
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Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate falls to 7.3% in September ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced Oct. 23 that metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate for September was 7.3 percent, down seven-tenths of a percentage point from 8.0 percent in August. The rate in September of last year was 7.6 percent. The rate dropped because there were 19,374 fewer unemployed people in the Atlanta area in September, according to the federal government’s monthly household survey, and there were fewer new layoffs. While the rate decreased, metro Atlanta lost 4,000 jobs in September, as the total number of jobs declined to 2,468,600, down from 2,472,600, or 0.2 percent, from August. Much of the job loss came in professional and business services, as well as in leisure and hospitality, as students who worked during the summer returned to school. However, four sectors gained jobs during the month: government, education and health services, construction, which has increased for the third straight month, and trade and transportation. There was an over-theyear gain of 51,900 jobs, or 2.2 percent, from September 2013’s 2,416,700. This was the second largest Septemberto-September growth since 2007. The job gains were in
trade, transportation and warehousing, 14,400; professional and business services, 13,200; leisure and hospitality, 8,600; manufacturing, 4,600; construction, 3,900; financial services, 3,500; education and health services, 2,700; government, 2,000; and information services, 1,300. Other services, including repair and maintenance and personal and laundry services, lost 2,300 jobs. Also, there were 14,232 new claims for unemployment insurance filed in September, a decrease of 630, or 4.2 percent, from 14,862 in August. Most of the decrease in claims came in retail trade, accommodations and food services and manufacturing and construction. Over the year, claims were down 14.9 percent from the 16,717 filed in September 2013. Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.7 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 9.5 percent. Meanwhile, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 7.9 percent, down from 8.1 percent in August. It was 8.0 percent in September 2013. Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. Georgia labor market data are available at www.gdol.ga.gov. —Jonathan Copsey
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Bob Ellis at Milton City Hall Nov. 6 Fulton CommissionerElect to meet community MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s Better Together volunteer organization will host a meet and greet and town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 6 with Fulton County Commissioner-elect Bob Ellis at Milton’s City Hall. Ellis will discuss important issues facing the Fulton County Commission and topics important to Milton residents. He will then take questions from the audience. This meeting will take place in Milton’s City Hall, 13000
Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107. It begins at 7 p.m. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to improve county government,” said Ellis. “Citizen ELLIS input and open communication are critical keys to good government, and I look forward to a great exchange on Nov. 6.” A Milton resident, Ellis won the new Fulton County Commission District 2 seat in May. An executive with The Chubb
Corp., a Fortune 250 company and Warren, New Jersey-based international insurance industry, Ellis will use his 20-plus years of business experience to help create solutions for Fulton County. Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique
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David Cochran named 2014 Volunteer of Year MILTON, Ga. — David Cochran of Milton will receive the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year award for his service at the Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta Family YMCA. He will be honored at the annual volunteer recognition dinner Nov. 10. “The Y is a place where I can be myself and always find a space to contribute,” Cochran said. “I experience camaraderie, education, community involvement and a sense of belonging by volunteering.” Cochran is an 18-year volunteer at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. He was
a recreational soccer coach and actively serves on the board and various committees. He is the senior vice president of business development with SOAR Performance Group. “I am often asked what my Y story is, and I tell people I do not have one Y story, because I have a Y life,” Cochran said. “As a child, I went to day camp and was a Y Guide with my dad. My children became part of the Y family, and today I remain involved in my community through the YMCA.” Call 770-664-1220 or visit http://www.ymcaatlanta.org for more information.
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Event raises awareness of STEM education ATLANTA — The Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative held its sixth annual Vine Event Auction fundraiser on Oct. 9. The wine tasting and auction benefits science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Georgia. The education fundraiser took place at Summerour Studios in Midtown Atlanta and included an exclusive wine tasting and auction that raised funds to support summer internships and college scholarships for Georgia students pursuing STEM education and careers. The technology sector contributes 17 percent of Georgia’s $117 billion economy; by
2018, Georgia will need to fill 211,000 technology jobs. TAG-Ed, a nonprofit organization, promotes STEM education by establishing programs that include STEM Day, WEB Challenge and Health IT Awards held throughout the year. The 2014 intern program received over 1,400 student applications, however, there were only 150 intern placements at 57 companies. TAG-Ed needs more companies to apply and participate in its internship program. Contact Michael Robertson at mrobertson@tagonline.org or www.tagedonline.org for more information. —Aldo Nahed
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Penelope looking for new home NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fulton County Animal Services’ Pet of the Week is Penelope, a gorgeous and friendly Siamese cat. She is the perfect example of the kind of beautiful pets you can find at your local shelter. Penelope is about 2 years old, loves people and gets along well with other cats. With her piercing blue eyes and her beautiful coat, this girl is simply stunning. And through the end of October, you can adopt Penelope for free under the shelter’s “Fall in Love” promotion. Penelope will be spayed, vaccinated, micro-chipped and more for no charge, so come meet her today. All applicants will be screened to ensure she goes to a good, loving home. To meet Penelope, drop by the shelter or contact Kerry at 404-613-9157 or kmoyershorton@fultonanimalservices.
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North Fulton finally gets International Baccalaureate program Alpharetta, Centennial could have IB in place by 2017 By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com
curriculum with final examinations that prepare students, aged 16 to 19, for success at the university level and beyond. The program is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and an IB diploma is recognized at universities around the world. Elementary and middle school components are also a part of the program. The IB curriculum in Fulton Schools is now offered only at Ridgeview Charter Middle
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Academic options for North Fulton high school students will expand in the coming years with the decision by the Fulton County Board of Education to offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate program at Centennial and Alpharetta high schools. The IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging
School and Riverwood Charter High School in Sandy Springs. Alpharetta and Centennial were selected for the IB program because of their central location in their learning areas. Superintendent Robert Avossa admitted it was a process that should have been put in place a decade ago, incorporating all grade levels. “The K-12 continuum is a long-term model of success, beginning with a couple of elementary schools that feed
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Centennial or offered to the entire district is a discussion for a later date, as the system determines how to manage the demands of the program. “It’s a question of how you open and close the nozzle to allow ebb and flow of students,” said Avossa. “Could we guarantee space for 50 or 100 ninth-graders who want to transfer in, yet still be smart about zoning?” The goal, said Avossa, is to offer a wide range of choice for students across the spectrum from traditional schools to magnet and charters to IB and technical schools. The dearth of options is most prevalent in North Fulton where there are no IB or magnet school options among the area’s nine traditional high schools. In contrast, five magnet programs are in place in other parts of the system: Sandy Springs – International Studies (Riverwood HS), and Visual and Performing Arts and Math Science (North Springs Charter HS); and in South Fulton – Math and Science (Westlake HS), and Visual and Performing Arts (Tri-Cities HS).
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Milton junior golfer to compete at Augusta National Jake Peacock, 11, earns spot in Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship
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ing with plastic balls and clubs in his backyard. Since he began competing at age 7, Peacock has accumulated 87 trophies in competitive golf, including finishing 17th in the world this year at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina, coming in second at the Future Masters in Dothan, Alabama last year, and winning the title “Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in North America” when he was 8. Terry Peacock remembers watching a PGA event on television a few years ago with his
son. “Jake asked if Tiger Woods had another job. I answered no,” he said. “He then said, ‘So all he does for work is play golf and practice golf? Would it be okay if I did golf for my work?’ I said yes!” Peacock is well on the way to making that dream come true. Those wishing to cheer him on can tune in to the Golf Channel on Sunday morning, April 5, for live coverage of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Alpharetta makes beautiful music at city's songfest Concert goers come from all over By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival filled downtown Alpharetta with music, people and good times. Local and nationally touring songwriters combined with
a glorious Georgia October afternoon and evening to create a magical event that drew visitors from near and far. John Barranca lives just steps away from the main stage on Milton Avenue. As he sat at a table with friends, he said the day had been a success. “It’s awesome. The music is great, and the venue doesn’t get any better than this,” Barranca said.
His buddy, John Revell of Roswell, agreed. “The festival is just great. Sit back, listen to good music, eat some food and drink beer,” Revell said. Nicole and Duane Schuler from Canton said they were going to the airport to catch a 10 p.m. flight, but they had to stop for the festival. “We were driving by, and just had to stop,” Nicole Schuler said. “My husband said,
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Through October 31, 2014 Weekdays 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, October 25 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 26 – Noon - 5 p.m. • Johns Creek Environmental Campus 8100 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022 • Chastain Park Gymnasium 140 West Wieuca Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 • Ocee Library 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30005
• College Park Historical Building 3675 Auditorium Way, College Park, GA 30337 • Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30022 • Roswell Library 115 Norcross St., Roswell, GA 30075 • The Milton Center 86 School Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004
• North Fulton Service Center 7741 Roswell Rd., Room 232, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
• Sandy Springs Library 395 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
• South Fulton Service Center 5600 Stonewall Tell Rd., Room 108, College Park, GA 30349
• Northside Library 3295 Northside Pkwy. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
• Adamsville Recreation Center 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., SW., Atlanta, GA 30311 • Fulton County Government Center 130 Peachtree St. SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Washington Park Library 1116 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 • Welcome All Recreation Center 4255 Will Lee Rd., College Park, GA 30349 • East Point Library 2757 Main St., East Point, GA 30344 • Fairburn Library 60 Valley View Dr., Fairburn, GA 30213 • Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
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Performers on the South Main stage entertain the crowds ‘We’re going to hang around here tonight.’ So that’s what we’re doing.” But if you really want to give a prize for “Traveled the Farthest,” it would have to go to Tracy McClain who came all the way from Seattle just to hear Michael Tolcher perform. “Michael has a national following, and he’s releasing an album soon,” McClain said. “He’s really cool. I just love to
listen – and watch him sing.” All in all, it was a laid-back atmosphere. Mini-concerts nearby at SmokeJack, Hop Alley Brew Pub and South Main Kitchen contributed to the ambience. People relaxed around tables or sat back in groups in the chairs they brought from home and just went with the flow as the sky darkened and the music played on.
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Students from Cambridge High School make a quick stop to enjoy the music on their way to the Homecoming dance and a quick photo with the Statuary Cowboy. Left to right, Sterling Hines, Cathryn Gold, Claire Xaio, Emma Todd, and Tim Voin. SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF
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Best of the Best Awards Gala to be bigger, better 2014 event Nov. 20, awards businesses By JADE RODGERS jade@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In a time when the economy has been so unpredictable, it means a lot to a hometown news hub like Appen Media Group to support local businesses. November 2013 marked the first Best of the Best Gala for Appen Media Group. Local businesses from all over North Fulton and South Forsyth gathered at The Metropolitan Club on Windward Parkway to be honored as the Best of the Best that the area has to offer. As with many of the projects at Appen, Best of the Best started in print. Appen readers go online each year to vote for the very best businesses in all of North Fulton and South Forsyth. Now, readers and residents can see the results not just in print, but also in person at The Best of the Best Awards Gala, where there will be food, live music and a myriad of welldeserved recognition. “We look forward to recognizing the very best businesses that our community has to offer at this year’s gala,” said Hans Appen, general manager of Appen Media Group. “Appen is anticipating quite the turn out, including a seven piece band from Atlanta Plays it Forward. Best of the Best is about to have its biggest year yet.” The Best of the Best Gala not only honors current,
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established businesses, but also sheds light on blossoming businesses that are new to the area. “As a new business, we looked for many ways to get in front of the community,” said Melissa Rudd, owner of DaVinci’s Donuts. “Being involved in the gala last year was great exposure for us. We feel it helped us launch a successful business in Alpharetta. “DaVinci’s being named Runner Up in the Best Bakery category this year, considering we have only been officially open for six months, is icing on the donut.” The first Best of the Best Gala kicked off with a bang; there were over 250 attendees. This year promises to be even bigger and better. “It’s an honor to win a Best of the Best Award from one of
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Caitlyn Blizzard of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau emphasizes the important roles played by local businesses. the most respected newspapers in the North Fulton area,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We appreciate Appen for initiating a contest that allows the
Business owners and representatives gathered from North Fulton/South Forsyth to be honored at The Metropolitan Club. community to vote on who they think are the Best of the Best. We thank the community for voting us Best Information Services for two years running.” Sponsorships and tickets are still available for this much anticipated event. Please
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Humble Pie now open in Alpharetta Tropical Joes now open in Johns Creek Business: Humble Pie Pizza Company Opened: August 2014 Owner: Andrew Adams What: “Local neighborhood pizza joint” Where: 869 N. Main St. in Alpharetta Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday Call: 678-867-6773 Web: www.humblepiepizzaco.net
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Has the pendulum swung too far? Is it me or does it seem like there is a new subdivision being built around every corner? Travel nearly any road in Forsyth County and if you don’t see homes sprouting up, it’s probably because you’re stuck in traffic behind the trucks carrying the lumber, moving the dirt or turning the load of concrete on the way to one of those communities. I had a client comment that it seemed like we are building more homes now than we did in the heat of the market before the housing bubble burst. My client asked me if that were the case. It’s hard for me to answer that question because not all new homes get entered in the MLS (multiple listing system).
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Many new homes are presold, or contracts get put on new homes while they are at a stage prior to being “listed.” These factors make it hard to find accurate numbers of new versus resale transactions. So I decided to look at lot permits for Forsyth County. As you can see by the trend, not only are permits up, but they have surpassed pre-re-
cession levels — significantly. This is truly a doubleedged sword of growth. The more we build, the more the tax base increases for the county. The more durable goods are sold, the more money we put into the community for goods and services. But along with that growth comes traffic congestions, school overcrowding and more load on county resources. I’m inclined to think the good outweighs the bad – certainly, if that growth is managed and planned for. The question is, can the county keep up with the fast pace that builders and developers are capable of maintaining?
Closing out the year on a high note We are officially into the fourth quarter of the year, a time when most small business owners have a lot on their plate. Achieving revenue and growth goals for this year, planning and preparing for next year and dozens of other activities consume a small business owner’s time. With all this going on, how do you close out the year on a high note? First and foremost, make sure you allocate enough time to making things happen this year. While planning for next year is certainly important, making sure you achieve your revenue, growth and profit objectives comes first. A close second is thanking your customers for doing business with you. With the upcoming holiday season, it’s a perfect opportunity to thank them for their business. Additionally, make sure your employees know how important they are to your small business. Recognizing top performers, hosting holiday
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New orthopedic trauma surgeon joins North Fulton Hospital ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Quackenbush to its medical staff. Quackenbush is board certified in orthopedic surgery with areas of interest in orthopedic trauma surgery, fracture and fracture reconstructive surgery and repair of slow healing/non-healing fractures. He QUACKENBUSH is also an AO International Fellow through Charité, Humboldt Universität in Berlin, Germany. Quackenbush received his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at University of California – Davis in Sacramento, California. For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital. com.
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CUMMING, Ga. — The Georgia Division of Renasant Bank announced that Donna Wade has joined Renasant Bank as a senior commercial relationship manager in Renasant’s Forsyth locations. Wade will serve the Forsyth County locations based at 500 Canton Road and 5395 Atlanta Highway in Cumming. WADE She has over 30 years of banking experience in diverse roles that include extensive experience in business development, credit administration, management and leadership. Wade is a graduate of Georgia Southern University. She contributes to her community through leadership roles such as Rotary Club of Forsyth County, Cumming/Forsyth Chamber of Commerce and North Forsyth Local School Council. She and her husband, Jim, have two children, Morgan and Blake. The Wades attend Browns Bridge Church in Cumming. For more information, contact Wade by calling 678-513-5357 or 770-827-9470, or email dwade@ renasant.com.
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Harry Norman, Forsyth honors two agents CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors congratulated Pete Clay and Christina Abunassar for achieving senior marketing consultant status. The SMC designation is awarded to Harry Norman sales associates who distinguish themselves through exemplary achievements in the field of real estate. Senior marketing consultants must maintain outstanding production levels and command a thorough knowledge of marketing, contract negotiations and finance. In awarding the SMC designation, Harry Norman considers such factors as personal integrity, tireless commitment and enthusiastic effort on behalf of clients. “Christina and Pete are both exemplary agents in the Forsyth/Lake Lanier office,” said Robert Aiken, senior vice president and managing broker. “It takes a special type of agent to not only excel in their field, but to also possess the type of personal integrity to be considered a role model to other agents in the company.” For more, call 770-497-2000 or visit www.harrynormanforsyth.com.
Loving Hands’ Judi Bailey earns CVPM accreditation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Loving Hands Animal Clinic
and Pet Resort congratulated Judi Bailey on achieving the national accreditation of certified veterinary practice manager. In addition to passing a rigorous examination, the CVPM program requires a minimum of three years of practice management experience, 18 college semester hours of business management courses, BAILEY a yearly fulfillment of approved continuing education courses and a minimum of four professional recommendation letters. It is accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. Bailey is now one of only nine CVPMs in the state of Georgia. Bailey is the founder and president of BG Southeast, a veterinary management consulting company, and the Georgia Veterinary Managers Association, where she mentors veterinary managers all over the state. She joined Loving Hands Animal Clinic in 2011.
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Bank of North Georgia partners with Action Ministries ATLANTA — Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank, has chosen to partner with Action Ministries for a second year in support of the nonprofit’s Feed the Hungry Food Box program. Now through Nov. 7, customers and supporters can visit any of Bank of North Georgia’s 41 locations and donate $5 for a food box that will feed a family for up to five days. Last year, Bank of North Georgia raised $28,000 to provide 100,000 meals to hungry families. This year’s goal is $35,000, or 120,000 meals for families in need. “At Bank of North Georgia, we don’t just work in the communities we serve, we strive to be active participants,” said Rob Garcia, president and CEO of Bank of North Georgia. “We live here. We raise our children here. And we work hard to make our communities better. We encourage our team members to be hands-on with the organizations that they support.” Georgia has the third highest poverty rate in the country, said John R. Moeller Jr., president and CEO of Action Ministries. “The need for our services continues to grow at a rapid pace,” Moeller said. “By meeting the basic needs of hunger relief, housing and education, Action Ministries removes barriers that prevent thousands of Georgians from breaking the cycle of poverty and realizing their potential.” Anyone can participate in the program by visiting a Bank of North Georgia branch or by donating online at www.actionministries.net/donate or www. bankofnorthgeorgia.com or texting FOODBOX to 41444. For more information, visit www.actionministries.net.
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ALPHARETTA CHILI COOK-OFF
A fall book sale hosted by the Alpharetta Library, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta. Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, books cost anywhere from $0.25 to $1. Visit fotal.org for more info.
Where: PRISM at Willow Springs, 2500 Old Alabama Rd., Roswell When: Saturday, Nov. 1 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free Online: prismga.org
Chili cook-off featuring the Georgia vs. Florida football game in Downtown Alpharetta, 2 South Main St. Saturday, Nov. 1 begining at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Visit apsfoundation. org/Events.html for more info.
mile run Info: The cap on the number of participants is 375 people. Online: dirtyspokes.com/battle-atbig-creek/
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EVENTS: KIDGITS HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION What: A mall-wide trick or treat for kids Where: Sugarloaf Mills Mall, 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville When: Thursday, Oct. 30 Hours: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Online: simon.com/mall/sugarloafmills
PRISMARKET FIRST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
What: A fall festival sponsored by PRISM, Where Special People Thrive, celebrating the flea market’s one year anniversary.
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What: A meeting with Angela Thomas, a best-selling author and teacher of Bible studies. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell When: Saturday, Nov. 1 Hours: Meeting begins at 1 p.m. Cost: Admission is $15 Info: Tickets can be purchased in the church office in the “B” Chapel building, Sundays in the main lobby of the “A” Sanctuary building or by calling 770-261-1705. Online: rumc.com/women
MUSIC: MUSIC AND MAGIC
What: A musical event for families and kids presented by Jason’s Music Party and Opus One Music. Where: Off Broadway Theater, 12315 Crabapple Rd. #122, Alpharetta. When: Saturday, Nov. 1 Hours: Begins at 10 a.m. Cost: Admission is $7 Info: Free admission for children three years old or younger. Online: jasonsmusicparty.com
RACES & BENEFITS: XTERRA GEORGIA BATTLE AT BIG CREEK 5.5 OR 10 MILE TRAIL RUN
What: The 6th annual XTERRA Georgia Battle at Big Creek 5.5 or 10 mile trail run Where: Big Creek Trails, 1600 Old Alabama Rd., Roswell When: Saturday, Nov. 1 Hours: Races begin at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for 5.5 mile run, $40 for 10
A narrated walking tour through Historic Alpharetta in Downtown Alpharetta, exact meeting locations are given at purchase of tickets. Saturday, Nov. 1. Tour begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Tickets must be bought in advance online at zerve. com/AlphaTours/Howl. Visit alpharettatours.com for more info.
LUDWIG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
A concert by the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra opening their 18th season at the Gwinnett Center - Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. Sunday, Nov. 2. Concert begins at 4 p.m. $22 for adult tickets, $19 for seniors and $12 for student tickets. The concert will be featuring local composer Andrew Wang, who is 12 years old and from Johns Creek. Visit ludwigsymphony.org for more info
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FORSYTH COUNTY FALL BACK DECADE DASH
What: A 5K/fun run hosted by Special Olympics Forsyth County Where: Lanier Tech-Forsyth Campus, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming When: Saturday, Nov. 1 Hours: Begins at 7 a.m. Cost: 5K is $30 per person on race day, fun run is $15 per person on race day Info: Register online at active.com Online: rungeorgia.com/soforsyth5k. html
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What: A musical theatre play presented by The Cumming Playhouse loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist and focuses on her mother Rose. Where: The Cumming PLayhouse, 101 School St., Cumming When: Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 9 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: $27.50 for adult tickets, $25 for seniors, veterans and anyone 18 years old or younger Online: playhousecumming.com
THE ELEPHANT MAN
What: A theatre play presented by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre about the struggles of a deformed man in London during the later part of the 19th century. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell When: Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 16 Hours: Showtimes vary. Cost: Varies from $20 to $22 per ticket Online: get.org
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Avalon getting ready for the big dance Red carpet rolls out Oct. 30 for $600M retail development By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com Steppin’ out with my baby Can’t go wrong ’cause I’m in right Ask me when will the day be The big day may be tonight “Steppin’ Out with my Baby” ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tony Bennett’s hit song just about matches the way North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro feels about stepping out with his “baby.” The long-awaited Avalon grand opening is drawing nigh. While Toro might not put on his white tie and tails, he has been wearing HATCHER HURD/STAFF an ear-to-ear smile as 1 million square The finishing touches are being done at the Avalon, getting ready for the grand feet of Avalon Phase I get the finishunveiling on Thursday, Oct. 30. ing touches for the big day. Taking a tour of the broad boulevards lined with shops, stores and restaurants of all kinds, Toro talks about Phase II that is not so far behind. ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Four days of events and fanfare in late October will mark There is the new 4-star hotel from the grand opening of Avalon, the unique $600 million mixed-use developthe Autograph Collection by Marriott ment in Alpharetta. and the Alpharetta Conference Center There will be music and concerts headlined by Kellie Pickler and Von that will be a public-private partnerGrey. But that is only the beginning. There will be family entertainment, ship. The $100 million development will chef demonstrations, a surprise headliner and more to introduce a carefully be a full-service, 325-room hotel the curated collection of shops and restaurants. likes of which has not been seen north The four-day celebration will be the culmination of a journey that began in of the Chattahoochee. June 2011, said Mark Toro, North American Properties managing partner. Phase II will see 276 additional “There have been so many reasons to cheer during this journey, but apartments going before Alpharetta the grand opening will be the ultimate celebration,” said Toro “We invite City Council. Toro is so sure this will be the community to help us celebrate, whether with yoga, trick-or-treating, a destination address for Millennials, fireworks or an indie concert. There is something for everyone at the grand executives and empty-nesters that he opening and at Avalon.” can hardly wait. There will music and concerts, food demonstrations and tastings. VisiHe points to the ultra-chic aparttors can take in retailer open houses and store-to-store trick or treating. ments above retail. The two-bedrooms Dad can even see the Georgia-Florida football game on the big screen. start at $1,750 per month and dependIt truly must be seen to be believed, a weekend to remember. ing on the extras, well … the top of For a full list of events, go to www.experienceavalon.com the line unit just leased for $5,000 a month. “It is all about size and location,” lanta that includes St. Cecilia in Buck“In fact, our trash collection and Toro said. head, Oyster Bar in Atlanta’s Westside recycling is now a profit center,” Toro The apartments will overlook streets and No. 246 in Decatur. said. abuzz with action. The boulevards have “This will be his first suburban locaEveryone has heard about the outwine and tequila bars, so if you are tion,” Tor said. “We are seeing the best door skating rink that is bigger than tired of walking, you can sit and refresh of the in-town restaurants who never go the one at Rockefeller Center, but it will yourself. OTP want to come here.” also be a fountain in warmer months. Cru Wine Bar will there with just Other restaurants include Kono And since this is Avalon, it won’t be the right vintage for that Grill Sushi, Ted’s Monjust a fountain. It will be a FOUNTAIN. time and that day. tana Grill, Brian Willis’ Toro says every hour it will be a But who can sit when Bocado Burger and the “show” choreographed by computer to there is so much to see list just goes on. flow in concert with music. So the muand do? Avalon is 98 Giovanni Di Palma, sic flows in rhythm to the music. percent leased and 90 who started Antico Pizza There is landscaping, and then percent occupied, and and Caffe Gio, is the pizthere is Avalon landscaping. everyone is rushing to be za guru of Atlanta, Toro Avalon wants some nice shade ready for Opening Day. said. And he is coming to trees, so it has imported five 40-year“No one wants to Avalon, too. old live oaks. miss the party,” Toro “He puts his heart That is instant shade, and at said. and soul into everything $40,000 each, one would think they Then he goes on a he does.” should fan the visitors too. riff about the restauRetailers are all top “We wanted to have an immediate MARK TORO North American Properties rants that will be open. echelon as well. Many impact,” Toro said. Managing Partner He starts with the top are top local brands Understatement is Toro’s gift. Atlanta area chefs opensuch as Fabrik, Sage and If there is something that says what ing here and then moves American Threads. KinAvalon is about, it just might be Dryon to nationally known nucan’s Specialty Outfitbar. No, it doesn’t serve martinis, but restaurateurs – all of the crème de la ter has become the regional store for all it is a place of refreshment for women. crème to be sure. things outdoors. Their gig is to give a girl a good blowout “There are 12 restaurants in the Avalon is dedicated to being a green and leave refreshed and ready to be first phase and seven of them are local. leader. Its onsite recycling center (they devastating. Their mantra is “No cuts. Ford Fry, the dean of Atlanta restauracall it the “Trash Mahal”) separates and No color. Just blowouts.” The salon is teurs, is opening a Tex-Mex place called composts wet trash, collects irrigation appointment only. The El Felix,” Toro said. water from rain barrels and recycles If you feel the need for more than It is his seventh eatery in greater At- cooking oil on the premises. a blowout, there is Van Michael Salon
Avalon opening ceremonies a feast of events
There are 12 restaurants in the first phase and seven of them are local.
Avalon grand opening schedule Thursday, Oct. 30 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Avalon Open House featuring special events within retailers and restaurants Noon – 6 p.m.: Singer-songwriter entertainment from Christopher Alan Yates, Kurt Scobie, Sabrina, Roxie Randle and Abe Parker 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Chef demonstrations, featuring Avalon’s renowned local chefs 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Singer-songwriter entertainment with HOME BY DARK Songwriters Show Friday, Oct. 31 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Avalon Open House featuring special events within retailers and restaurants 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: “Mommies and Strollers” store-to-store trick-ortreating 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Fall fashion previews, fashion shows at the top of each hour 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Chef demonstrations, featuring Avalon’s renowned local chefs 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Rock show presented by Guitar Center 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Trick-or-Drink 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Entertainment with Von Grey, an Atlanta-based indie-altfolk group Saturday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Avalon Open House featuring special events within retailers and restaurants 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Matilda’s Music Under the Pines featuring Mike “Swami” Schulman, Tommy Dean, Mike Ewbank and J.R. Hawkins Noon – 4 p.m.: Fall Festival, an afternoon of culinary delights, DIY crafts, demonstrations by local artists and innovative activities 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Chef demonstrations, featuring Avalon’s renowned local chefs 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Georgia/Florida football game viewing party 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Kellie Pickler concert 10 p.m.: Fireworks Sunday, Nov. 2 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Children’s play area opening ceremonies 11 a.m. – noon: Exhale Core Fusion Yoga in the Plaza Noon – 6 p.m.: Sunday Funday lawn games in the Plaza Noon – 6 p.m.: Avalon Open House featuring special events within retailers and restaurants Noon – 6 p.m.: Jazz entertainment provided by The Velvet Note featuring Atlanta’s best jazz musicians 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Chef demonstrations, featuring Avalon’s renowned local chefs 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Evening entertainment in the Plaza with Joe Gransdens’ 16-Piece Big Band Follow along with all the Avalon Grand Opening activities on social media with #AvalonGO. ready to do whatever it takes – be it a wedding, clubbing or simply to be spoiled. Shopping, entertainment, fine dining and good eating abound at Avalon. The doors open Oct. 30 and there is a four-day party waiting.
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Eagles rally for region win over Raiders
Defense, Suda’s kick keep team tied at top By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com
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Cambridge players, cheerleaders and coaches acknowledge the crowd after their blow-out victory over North Springs.
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Huge Homecoming win ‘bear’able for Cambridge MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears had a lot to celebrate during their Homecoming blow-out 64-7 over the North Springs Spartans, Oct. 17. Scott Gustafson got the scoring started for the Bears with a 17-yard rushing touchdown. Brian Moore joined in the fun with about two minutes to go in the first quarter, completing a pass to Hunter Smith for another score. Cambridge completed a two-point conversion to go up 15-0 at the end of the first quarter. Cambridge scored twice in the second, including a 1-yard
rushing TD by Moore to go into the half 29-0. North Springs’ lone score came in the third quarter, on a 30-yard pass from Rees Viersen to Berrien Wright. However, the game was all but over at this point, with the score already 50-7. Homecoming King Chad Thimsen and Homecoming Queen Ellie Laney were present for the Bears’ crushing victory. Cambridge (5-2) took on Riverwood High School (4-4) at home on Friday, Oct 24. —A.J. McNaughton
Homecoming King Chad Thimsen and Homecoming Queen Ellie Laney.
MARIETTA, Ga. – Trailing 17-3 midway through the third quarter, the Milton Eagles rallied for a 20-17 victory last Friday night at Walton to remain tied for first with Roswell in Region 5-AAAAAA. After driving to a field goal on their first possession of the game, the Eagles struggled offensively for the remainder of the first half and the early stages of the third quarter. But the offense came alive and produced two touchdown drives to pull the Eagles even, with Ethan Suda’s game winning 36-yard field goal following an interception by Milton cornerback Obe Fortune. The Milton defense turned in an outstanding performance against a talented Walton offense, with all 17 of the Raiders’ points coming after Milton mistakes. Walton recovered a muffed punt at the Milton 4 early in the second quarter and scored to take a 7-3 halftime lead. A Milton fumble led to a Walton field goal in the third quarter, and the Raiders returned a blocked punt for a score to make it 17-3 with five minutes to play in the period. Milton responded with an 83-yard scoring drive, beginning with an 18-yard pass from Austin McLeod to Jake English on the first play. Chris Turner picked up some key yardage on the drive and McLeod connected with Will Bond to put the Eagles in scoring position. Micco Brisker barreled into the end zone from 9 yards out to cut
Walton’s lead to 17-10. The Raiders drove into Milton territory, but the threat ended when Milton defensive lineman Michael Collins hit the Walton quarterback as he was attempting a pass and linebacker Quarte Sapp made a diving interception. The Eagles put together another promising drive, but McLeod was sacked and Suda just missed a 53-yard field goal. After a defensive stop, the Eagles drove 59 yards to the tying touchdown, with Brisker scoring from the 4. McLeod and Brisker ran for first downs and the Eagles caught a break when a Walton defender dropped an interception. McLeod came right back to connect with Fortune on a strike down the middle to put the Eagles at the Walton 4, and Brisker scored on the next play to tie the game 17-17. Fortune picked off a pass along the sideline at the Walton 27, and Suda made the game-winning kick with 1:15 to play. Collins, Nick Steinhaus and Marty Horan led a pass rush that kept constant pressure on Walton’s two quarterbacks, with the Raiders unable to sustain a scoring drive. The Eagles held the Raiders to 164 yards total offense, and Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro called the play of the defense “phenomenal.” Brisker rushed
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The Cambridge Lady Bears volleyball team are, bottom row left to right are Madison Kepano, Emma Todd, Sterling Hines, Anna Youngs, Madison Ulman and Eileen Hardy; top row are Manager Kez Fitzgerald, Lexi Paganelli, Shelby Luxton, Olivia Hansen, Lauren Swift, Regan Swift, Allie deCatalogne, Alex Wright, Head Coach Katie Johnson and Manager Sam Ferguson.
Cambridge volleyball continues to state championship MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge High School varsity volleyball Lady Bears have advanced into the third round of action after Oct. 21’s threegame sweep at Allatoona High School, winning 26-24, 25-19, 25-22. The No. 6 seed Bears
moved into the Elite 8 on Saturday, Oct. 25, as they traveled to Columbus, Georgia to take on No. 3 seed Columbus High School. Check www.northfulton.com for results. —Jonathan Copsey
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Milton students excel at academics MILTON, Ga. – Several Milton High School students were recognized recently for their academic achievement. The following students were named semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship program: Allison Albright, Kevin Berry, Patricia Chang, Tyler Curl, Akshay Easwaran, Sean Flanagan, Brandon Kim, Christian Kirkup, Harrison
Lee, Sean Lu, Sibley Lyndgaard, Coleman Maberry, Ryan Salmon and Andia Shamsaie. Christina Lucas and Danielle Stagger were named semifinalists in the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship program. Finally, Cole Berenguer was recognized by the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition program.
Bridgeway prepares for New Media Center ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In January 2015, Bridgeway Christian Academy will open a new, state-of-theart Media Center. The Alpharetta school decided to expand its library last year. The PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) designated funds for the project, and a plan was developed. As they researched their options, it became clear they needed to think beyond a simple expansion, and commit to building a new media center that meets their students’ needs today — and tomorrow. The new Media Center will include a media scape collaboration area that will allow for large groups of students to share ideas across multiple monitors with just a click of a button. Dozens of laptops and tablets will be available for students and class use. Web based media center software will enable students to browse the library inventory and reserve books from home. The new Media Center will benefit the entire Bridgeway community providing:
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Seeing the world through married eyes I am now a married man. Going on three weeks now, I think I have it down. Kellie and I were married Oct. 11 at Roswell’s historic Barrington Hall. It rained early that day – I’m glad I wasn’t anywhere near Kellie that morning. I can just imagine the fury that woman hath wrought at Mother Nature when she woke to the sound of rainfall. Thankfully, the day turned
out to be spectacular. Sunny and warm, perfect for an evening wedding outdoors. We exchanged rings in a quick ceremony on the impressive front steps and then had a great party in the backyard. The ring still feels clunky and I cannot stop playing with it. I’m sure I will get used to it as much as the ball and chain it came with. All of our friends and family
City of Milton PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Friday, November 14, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Monday, November 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Full property descriptions, as well as the bidding process, will be available through the city’s website’s home page at www.cityofmiltonga.us by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com. Vehicle: 2007 Ford F250 Crew Cab 2005 Sunray 30’ Travel Trailer (30SBH XL) The buyer will have up to 5 business days to pay with cash, money order, or cashier’s check and 10 business days to remove the vehicle. All vehicles will be available for inspection, by appointment only, at 750 Hickory Flat Rd, Milton, Georgia 30004. Please direct all inquiries to mark.stephens@cityofmiltonga.us. City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Variances Public Hearing:
Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Location:
City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Suite E Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500
Consideration of Primary Variances: a. V14-020, 12632 Lecoma Trace, Crabapple Crossroads, Eric Taylor Requests(s): • To allow a pool, pool deck, and pool equipment to be closer than 10 feet from the north property line (Section 64-1609,b,i,a) b. V14-021, 683 Dunbrody Drive, Crabapple Station, Kris Elliott Requests(s): • To allow a subdivision pool, pool deck, and pool equipment to be closer than 100 feet from the west, south and east property lines (Section 64-1069,b,2,b) • To allow a subdivision recreation area to be constructed without the required parking (Section 64-1410)
JONATHAN COPSEY
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were there. I assume. I didn’t really get a chance to speak or see half of them. As soon as I would stop and talk to someone, I was whisked away for something or someone. It was all a blur really. It was quite a frenetic event. But it went off with nary a hitch. Whatever hitches there were, I don’t know about them. And I’m OK with that. As some of you, dear readers, might know, I have spent the last week and a bit away. We went to England, the Ancestral Homeland, to visit and see members of my family who were not able to come to the Land of the Free for the wedding. Kellie had also never been to England. We also did plenty of tourist things – Big Ben, cathedrals, Stratford, the Tower and Hampton Court. Even the Making of Harry Potter. The studio where they filmed the movies still has all the sets and props. Kellie was in heaven, I can assure you. In fact, I think she was more moved by seeing Dumbledore’s office than by our wedding, I’m not sure. The antebellum mansion in Roswell
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Jonathan and Kellie Copsey made it official Oct. 11. is simply a mansion; Diagon Alley is magic. We took a day-long bus trip (including walking tours) through Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle. We traipsed through one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, then on to the home of the Bard, Shake-
City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Variances Public Hearing:
Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Location:
City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Suite E Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500
Consideration of Primary Variances: a. V14-020, 12632 Lecoma Trace, Crabapple Crossroads, Eric Taylor Requests(s): • To allow a pool, pool deck, and pool equipment to be closer than 10 feet from the north property line (Section 64-1609,b,i,a) b. V14-021, 683 Dunbrody Drive, Crabapple Station, Kris Elliott Requests(s): • To allow a subdivision pool, pool deck, and pool equipment to be closer than 100 feet from the west, south and east property lines (Section 64-1069,b,2,b) • To allow a subdivision recreation area to be constructed without the required parking (Section 64-1410)
speare. Daunting stuff. Ten hours on a bus should have made it easy to catch up on sleep, right? Wrong. We slept through our alarm the following morning and missed our tour of Stonehenge. Blast! We took in an aging Tudorera mansion. For those who don’t know, this was built in the age of Elizabeth I, who reigned in the late 1500s. The first words to describe Morton Hall are “it shouldn’t exist!” Just looking at it seems like a strong wind would knock it down. But thick timbers and original Tudor cement floors have kept it standing (albeit on shaky foundations) for 400 years. It was here we learned Tudors called their dining table “the board.” They did everything around it – played games (board games), did business (board of directors) or fed guests (room and board). I have to give credit to Janet Russell, possibly the only member of Roswell’s citizenry with a better attendance record at Roswell City Council meetings than the councilmembers. She organized the trip, being a travel advisor, and it went off without a problem and under budget. I highly recommend her. Her tips and advice saved us many headaches. But, as with many vacations, it was over too soon. I’m back at work now, as you can see, ready for a vacation from the vacation. How much paid time off do I have left? Now, if only I could get the ring to stop bothering me.
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Chili: Continued from Page 6 Affairs Department. “We love the idea of donating the proceeds to the hungry, but in the past have chosen to donate to North Fulton Charities and to the city of Roswell’s Play It Forward program to keep our humble donation more local,” Argentina said. Making people aware of all that goes on in Arts Center West is one of the major reasons for having the cook-off, said Allison Comer, a student at the arts center.
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“People don’t realize what goes on in that white house on the hill, and we want people to know there is a great art center here that is actually part of the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department,” she said. Comer said that the bowls at the event are made by a variety of people. “The bowls are made by students, apprentices and teachers at Arts Center West,” Comer said. “We need many bowls for the cook-off so we welcome anyone in our studio who is willing to make a bowl, or multiple bowls, for this event. Usually the bowls for this event are left unsigned, and it’s fun if you have
favorite artists to guess which bowl they might have made.” After taking a year off, Argentina said they hope to have more of the same competitive community spirit at this year’s event. “We have an incredible variety of talented people, in many aspects of life and art, who participate in our programs at Arts Center West,” Argentina said. “We love the opportunity to share those talents with those who know little about what we do here and to have a good time doing so.” For more information, visit http://roswellgov.com/forms. aspx?fid=59.
Eagles: Continued from Page 25 for 85 yards and Turner added 78 yards for the Eagles, with McLeod adding 98 yards passing. “We really came alive offensively in the third quarter,” DeCristofaro said. “We changed a couple of things at halftime and that helped.” Milton (4-1 in the region, 6-1 overall) has shut down every offense it has faced this season other than Roswell, which handed the Eagles their only loss. The Eagles played Friday at Woodstock (3-3, 5-3), which has lost its last three games and has yielded at least 35 points in each of its last five games.
DEATH NOTICES Zena Belousova, 93, of Cumming, passed away October 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Albert Golden Dege, Jr., 87, of Cumming, passed away October 19, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Gareth Bevard, 64, of Roswell, passed away October 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Patricia Dickerson, 56, of Cumming, passed away October 11, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Anthony Blackwell, 54, of Snellville, passed away October 17, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
David Brooks, 66, of Cumming passed away October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ruby Brooks, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away October 13, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Myra Sorrells Busbey, 72, passed away on September 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edwin Couch, 65, of Cumming, passed away October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ralph Cowart, 86, of Atlanta, passed away October 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Queenie Dayton, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away October 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Jacob Haan, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away October 11, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Betty McVary, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mary Hagan, 84, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Mary Myers, 54, of Dawsonville, passed away October 11, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Francis M. Dodys, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away October 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mable Alice Harley, 89, of Cumming, passed away October 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Curtis S. Elliott, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away September 25, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Annie Mae Haygood, 69, of Canton, passed away September 25, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Barry Ferguson, 49, of Roswell, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Robert P. Haley, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away September 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
John Fisher, 88, of Blairsville, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Eileen Griffin, 67, of Roswell, passed away October 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Wilma Griffin, 92, of Marietta, passed away October 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Kristina Grimes, 45, of Suwanee, passed away October 12, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
David Edward Holcomb, 63, of Forsyth County, passed away October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Virginia Jones, 92, of Dunwoody, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. John William Klingner, 94, of Roswell, passed away September 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Thomas Richard Laymac, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Genevieve May Lockwood, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away October 3, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Charles Edward Lord, Sr., 77, of Woodstock, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
James Allen Neisler, 75, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Wallace Pence, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away October 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Peter Thompson, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away October 13, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mary Frances Burgess Turner, 93, of Atlanta, passed away October 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Ann Urian, 78, of Roswell, passed away October 10, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mark Waldrop, 51, of Mareitta, passed away October 18, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Margaret Ramsay, 82, of Sandy Springs, passed away September 28, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Margaret M. Rose, 77, of Cumming, passed away October 15, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Shannon, 78, of Cumming, passed away October 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Marvin Strickland, 68, of Roswell, passed away October 20, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Marlena Stults, 89, of Peachtree City, passed away October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Hazel Wilson, 92, of Roswell, passed away October 7, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Rustien Yeh, 26, of Johns Creek, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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