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Council candidates answer the important questions ►►PAGES 4, 6, 9, 10

Regions look for champs Friday football has playoff implications ►►PAGE 26

Local teen gets national recognition Evan Barnard named Eco-Hero ►►PAGE 32

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Council turns focus to economic development Consultants give city strategies for economic development plan By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek is in a war – a war for economic prosperity –and the City Council has made it a “high priority” for the city to

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Elena Araoz as Peter Pan gets some instructions from technical director Andrew Howard. Araoz is filmed digitally on the white backdrop. The scenery is added digitally later, and she will appear to fly.

Christian Youth Theater brings ‘Peter Pan’ To Johns Creek You will see children fly By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Do your children really believe kids can fly? Well, they will after the Christian Youth Theater’s production of “Peter Pan” coming in November to Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. Yes, Peter, Wendy Darling and her brothers Michael and John will soar – with a little digital help. And young and old will be amazed.

That’s right. Peter and the Darling children will fly digitally with the help of 21st century special-effects magic. After nine years of appearing at the Milton Center in Alpharetta, CYT could not even get a return call about using the theater this year. But it all turned out for the best, said Artistic Director Pat Valleroy. “I guess it was a God thing,” Valleroy said. “We are doing something incredible with the help of Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. We’ve waited 11 years to fly, and now we’re going to do it.” Lacking a stage with the space to allow “traditional”

stage flying, the CYT group is using 21st century technology to tell the 20th century story of the boy who refused to grow up. CYT Atlanta produces five productions a year but this the first that will use digital special effects to make the actors fly. They stand and act before a white screen to be filmed. Then they are digitally placed in front of the digitized scenery and viola: they fly. “It is a huge cast – we have 74. But we have lots of Lost Boys and lots of Indians,” Valleroy said. “And Pirates

See PAN, Page 30

be competitive. That is why the council enlisted the services of the Strategic Planning Group to help formulate a strategy for economic growth. What the

See COUNCIL, Page 22

Parsons Rd. Bridge open at last GDOT gives final OK for delayed project By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The sun didn’t come out Monday, Oct. 26, but commuters were

singing a happy tune after Johns Creek Public Works employees removed the barriers and opened thru-traffic on Parsons Road again after nine months. The road had been closed after it was deemed the 50-year-old bridge had served its usefulness and a total replacement was required. The

See OPEN, Page 12

Monday, Johns Creek Public Works employees take down the barriers to open up Parsons Road again.

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Friends robbed at knifepoint JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two Johns Creek men were held at knife point by a couple of “friends” they met at a bar following a dispute Oct. 13. The victims told police they were at Utopia Bar until 2:30 a.m. when they accepted a ride home from a couple of men they met that night – “D-Love” and “JP.” In exchange for the lift, the victims said they would offer a few beers at their apartment. Once at the apartment, on Medlock Bridge Road, D-Love said his phone was missing and blamed

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DUI arrests ►► John Paul Deltoro, 46, of Jefferson,

Georgia, was arrested Oct. 10 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Whitney Yvonne Peebles, 28, of Temple City, California, was arrested Oct. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for

the victims. The victims denied taking the phone. D-Love became upset and attacked one of the victims, punching him in the face and forcing him to sit down, facing a wall, while D-Love ransacked the home. He found some knives and gave one to JP, who held the victims during this time. The victims’ wallets, computers, credit card, two knives and $20 in change were taken.

Felon hits girlfriend, firearm means jail JOHNS CREEK, GA. – A domestic violence call led to the arrest of a felon for possessing a firearm Oct. 8. According to police, Darril Martin, 48, of Colony Club Drive, was recently

See BLOTTER, Page 35 DUI and improper stopping. ►► Sarah Vanhorn McGehee, 50, of Merrimont Way, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 2 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Imer Perez Maroquin, 39, of Greenhouse Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 28 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired license. ►► Latasha Patrice McLean, 25, of Jonesboro, was arrested Sept. 29 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI and following too close.

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Cataracts By Cameron Johnson, MD

Cameron Johnson, MD. Laser Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgeon

What is a cataract? The eye has a lens similar in function to a camera lens, focusing light on the retina, the part of the eye that receives images and transmits them to the brain. This lens is made of proteins that are aligned in a precise manner, making the lens clear. As we age, the proteins can begin to clump together, making the lens cloudy. When the lens becomes cloudy it is a cataract.

What causes cataracts? All people develop cataracts if they live long enough, due to natural wear and tear on the proteins making up the lens. There are, however, factors thought to accelerate this process. These include exposure to UV light, smoking, and diabetes. To slow the progression of cataracts, do not smoke and wear UV blocking sunglasses when outside.

What are the symptoms of cataracts? People with cataracts often note a gradually increasing cloudiness of the vision as well as poor night vision. Other symptoms include glare when driving at night, and haloes around lights. Patients may note that colors look faded due to the yellowing of the lens. Sometimes these changes happen so slowly that someone may not realize how much their vision has been affected. How are cataracts diagnosed? Your eye doctor will be able to diagnose whether you have a cataract by performing an eye exam that includes dilating your eyes to get a good look at the lens. Your vision will be tested to determine if the cataract is affecting your vision. You may also have glare testing to determine if your vision is decreased in situations such as driving at night. What is the treatment for cataracts? With early cataracts, vision can often be improved with a new glasses prescription, or using increased lighting when reading. As cataracts progress, the only treatment available is surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens. Cataract surgery is recommended when the cataract has become advanced enough to affect your daily

activities such as reading, watching television, or driving. Cataract surgery very successful, but like all surgeries has risks. Your eye doctor will discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of cataract surgery with you. What are some of the new technologies available to cataract patients? Some of the most exciting progress in cataract surgery recently has been the development of advanced technology intraocular lenses which help patients minimize dependence on glasses. Approximately 1/3 of the population has astigmatism that blurs the vision, requiring glasses for correction. Advanced technology lenses can often correct astigmatism inside the eye, enabling patients to have clear distance vision. Another type of advanced technology lens, called a multifocal lens can often help cataract patients see more clearly both at near and at distance after surgery. Your eye doctor can discuss if you would be a candidate for these technologies. Dr. Cameron Johnson is a board-certified ophthalmologist with Milan Eye Center, located in Canton. (678)381-2020, MilanEyeCenter.com

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Council candidates respond to Herald questions Nov. 3 Johns Creek City Council elections feature 13 candidates in five elections. However, Post 4 features incumbent Bob Gray running unopposed. Barring a huge write-in campaign, he is assured of reelection.

Post 2 has two elections – one a special election for the unexpired term that ends Dec. 31 of this year, and a second election for the full term. The unexpired term (see Page 10) features four candidates (Chris Coughlin and Todd Burkhalter are also running for the full

term of Post 2). Also running for the unexpired term are Patty Hansen and Arun Misra. The Post 2 election for the four-year term features Jay Lin along with Burkhalter and Coughlin. The Post 5 (see Page 9) is also a special election to

fill the unexpired term that runs through Dec. 31, 2017. The three candidates for that post are Carlos Carbonell, Stephanie Endres and Nazeera Dawood. The candidates are responding to three questions regarding issues before the city.

POST 2 REGULAR ELECTION CANDIDATES:

Todd Burkhalter

Chris Coughlin

Jay Lin

There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should BURKHALTER tackle? The city should be a vocal advocate for such projects as long as The District remains fully private developments. Johns Creek also has an opportunity to establish its own identity and city center through this project which is beneficial to all residents of Johns Creek.

There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city COUGLIN should tackle? I oppose development or subsidies for the Central Business District. Adding thousands of residents in high-density housing (which would be required to make The District sustainable) will only compound traffic problems, overcrowd schools and increase expenditures required to support this development (e.g., additional police officers). We do not need The District to be sustainable as has been claimed. That is illustrated by the $54.4 million surplus (over a year’s worth of expenditures) accrued since incorporation and our city withstanding the Great Recession. The District was also proposed to attract more businesses to a specific location. I believe we should focus on fostering a better business environment by reducing burdensome occupational taxes and regulations for all businesses within Johns Creek. Johns Creek taxes businesses on their profit margins and gross revenues (the top-line), which negatively impacts growth, is detrimental to small and startup businesses, creates “tax pyramiding,” and unfairly taxes certain industries over others. I propose reducing occupational taxes by up to 40 percent (or transition to a net income tax), eliminate the “per employee” tax and remove the administration fees. Government needs to make it easier to do business in Johns Creek. That’s how you attract and keep businesses. The District was also proposed to

There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should LIN tackle? We have studied the concept of The District at length. Given all of the traffic problems facing Johns Creek, this is simply not the right time for this type of project. Congestion and traffic have significant impacts on quality of life for residents in Johns Creek. And there are many related projects we should concentrate on before adding high density, dubious projects to our overburdened infrastructure. The issues of traffic and recreation and parks are uppermost in the public’s eye. Would you support a bond referendum for the public to vote on that would accelerate roads projects and provide dollars for parkland acquisition and development? Why or why not? No. The city already has significant reserves and is bringing in more tax revenue than ever with the increase in property values. Also, the new gas tax has brought increased revenue to the state to fund projects in Johns Creek. We need to be looking at lowering the millage rate before taking on additional debt. What do you think of the “parks without borders” idea in which the city enters a reciprocal agreement to waive nonresident fees with neighboring communities to allow greater access to facilities to all residents? The parks are already open to the general public, with Newtown Park hosting many free events. I don’t think we need additional agreements relating to our parks.

The issues of traffic and recreation and parks are uppermost in the public’s eye. Would you support a bond referendum for the public to vote on that would accelerate roads projects and provide dollars for parkland acquisition and development? Why or why not? No, I do not believe we should borrow money to pay for projects. If we properly manage the taxpayers’ monies by not spending everything we have, we can complete these various projects without going into debt. What do you think of the “parks without borders” idea in which the city enters a reciprocal agreement to waive nonresident fees with neighboring communities to allow greater access to facilities to all residents? I believe nonresidents should pay a fee to play sports in our top-notch facilities. I commit to working closely with our parks and recreational department to ensure that we continue to provide excellent parks and programs. If we allow thousands of people outside of our city to use our facilities it will add enormous wear and tear to our facilities which our citizens are responsible for maintaining.

See COUGHLIN, Page 34

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PROMISES MADE. PROMISES KEPT. “As Mayor Pro Tem, I have made representing your priorities my TOP priority. With your support on November 3rd, I will continue the ﬁght to make Johns Creek the best place to live in Georgia.”

- Steve

All too often politicians make promises they can’t deliver. Steve Broadbent made promises to us when he was first elected, and he’s made sure to keep those promises. Prevented any increase in the millage rate Provided additional funding for first responders Improved government efficiency and transparency Passed a responsible budget that represents your needs

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Council candidates respond to Herald questions: Post 6 Regular Election Steve Broadbent There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? The original concepts for The District presented earlier this year were based on a scale that was far too large for Johns Creek. The negative feedback from the residents was quite clear and the plans presented last spring are dead. I am against the high-density housing that was included in these plans and am also against any new high-density housing elsewhere in Johns Creek. However, the fundamental issues remain: We have a tax base disproportionately skewed to residential property and our business community could be much stronger. One of the underlying challenges in growing the business community is the design of Technology Park. It’s a 1980s design that does not meet the needs of today’s emerging and growing companies. The City of Johns Creek needs to work with the owner and developer of Tech Park to create a vision for a revitalized office park with appropriate amenities which can compete with established office complexes in north Fulton. These amenities could include some limited retail and restaurants, along with a full-service hotel.

The issues of traffic and recreation and parks are uppermost in the public’s eye. Would you support a bond referendum for the public to vote on that would accelerate roads projects BROADBENT and provide dollars for parkland acquisition and development? Why or why not? If a bond were to be considered, the priority for bond financing should be park acquisition and development. Multiple sources of funds at the state and federal level are available for road projects. The state and federal dollars for road projects represent tax dollars that our residents have already paid through gasoline and other taxes. These tax dollars should first be used for road projects ahead of a bond. City Council has allocated $20 million of reserve funds for acquisition of parkland, but these funds will not be sufficient to fully develop a large park. A bond referendum would be ideally suited as a financing source for this development. What do you think of the “parks without borders” idea in which the city enters a reciprocal agreement to waive nonresident fees with

See BROADBENT, Page 28

Thomas Radford There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? Government should not impose or fund a city re-characterization without citizen approval (or a vote). The 725 acre “District” is neither feasible nor sustainable, especially with its inclusion of high-density apartments. I support a co-op city center initiative by engaging citizens with the private sector in a mutual effort to accommodate an entertainment/recreation setting for the community. Handled responsibly, a co-op city enter will allow for indirect funding to support arts and music through revenue generation via the free market. It will also allow for ethnically diversified small business and restaurants to flourish. A center, as described, will not require taxpayer funding, will not include apartments, and will not burden infrastructure. This idea will increase quality of life, invigorate new business, increase commercial tax base and create civic identity. The center will pose little threat of cannibalizing existing businesses. This concept is an example of win for citizens, win for businesses, win for economic development, and win for nonprofit entities.

C o m i n g

RADFORD

Would you support a bond referendum for the public to vote on that would accelerate roads projects and provide dollars for parkland acquisition and development? Why or why not?

I would support a referendum to accelerate infrastructure improvements and parkland acquisition for the citizens to vote on. Our city is accepting federal grants with multiple earmarks for projects that provide little material benefit to our citizens, i.e., sidewalks to nowhere. Citizens are fed up with encumbrances imposed by federal, state and Fulton County for accepting restricted funding. We should demonstrate fiscal stewardship and be self-sustaining. I will unite with our North Fulton neighbors and forge the way for Milton County. My opponent is a board member of the Development Authority of Fulton County, which is a conflict of interest that strengthens Fulton County’s grip and promotion of highdestiny apartments. Johns Creek will suffer consequences if my opponent is re-elected. Mature equipped stewards like me can navigate and overcome wasteful government bureaucracy and retain the majority of our taxes currently

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VOTE TUESDAY NOV. 3 VOTE FOR

TOM RADFORD’S PRIORITIES INCLUDE:

✔ SAFETY- Keeping Johns Creek SAFE. We must support Police and Fire department. ✔ TRAFFIC -Understanding & solving traffic. “We must fix Traffic.” Oppose apartments. ✔ INFRASTRUCTURE- Maintaining, improving and protecting our infrastructure, including subdivision roads. ✔ TRANSPARENCY - Engage, communicate, understand and SERVE our citizens selflessly. ✔ REDUCE TAX - Reverse incumbent's property tax increase, while managing within our means. ✔ UNITED - Unite our community and forge alliance with neighbors to re-ignite MILTON COUNTY initiative.

INCUMBENT’S POSITION:

Mission: To protect and preserve Johns Creek family-oriented Community.

� RAISE TAXES - Incumbent campaigned to “oppose all tax increases”, then raised taxes. � DISREGARD OF CITY CHARTER - Incumbent voted against Charter requirement to fill vacant seats. � POOR STEWARDSHIP - Incumbent awarded Right of Way contract for nearly 1.3 million dollars more than another qualified bidder. � SUPPORTS HIGH DENSITY APARTMENTS - Incumbent voted against facility for Alzheimer patients within close proximity of Emory Hospital. Reason stated was, “it was not in line with the CUP” high density plan. Facility was approved despite Incumbent’s attempt to block it. � CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Incumbent is a board member of Development Authority of Fulton County (DAFC), which is undoubtably a deterrent to our quest to form Milton County. SEE MY WEBSITE FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. www.thomasradford.com. THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR! THE CHOICE IS YOURS! THE TIME IS NOW!

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Coping with my iPhone addiction I am reining in a thief – a time thief: my cell phone. I have made progress the last few days. It feels like every day, every hour that passes, I am on my phone less and the Publisher easier it is becoming to be on ray@appen my phone less. mediagroup.com Use of my cell phone is a bad habit – a bad habit because it occupies too much of my limited time – and it never delete emails and use is work to break bad habthat as sort of a way to archive its. Right now it feels like I information that I can search am going thru the AA 12-step through when I need someprocess of breaking an addicthing. tion. Only, instead of alcohol, The rational move is to it is an iPhone. limit checking email to perOf course, the problem haps twice per day and then is not really the actual cell limit that to a specific amount phone. The problem is that of time – which is what I shall the phone is a gateway to the do. Internet. And it is the Internet I also am reclaiming a ton that in reality is the time thief. of time by opting out of all So the first step was simthe things that I almost never ple: I deactivated my Facebook. read, such as blogs, Google The impact was instant and news and other feeds. clear. It reduced my cell phone Additionally, I will block use by 80 percent instantly. I and aggressively report as just hope that I can stay off it spam everything else that is as I have tried this many times not a meaningful email. The and have always reactivated it. alternative is to create a new After eliminating 80 peremail address and just start cent of my reason to pick up over from scratch, but that my phone, the remaining 20 would probably be too much. percent of my use consisted of Most of my work contacts will email, news (CNN and Northbe using my current address. fulton.com), and texts. My news use of the Internet The email should be fairly basically consists of CNN, as easy to harness using a series I mentioned. However, I have of small steps. Right now I about had it with CNN. They check it all increasingly are using video, day long which I generally do not use until I go on any site. An increasing to sleep percentage of their content is at night. I “native advertising,” which is simply advertising masquerading as legitimate news. So, increasingly, when I invest my time in going to CNN’s site, I am getting less and less in return for my time investment. I am becoming less tolerant of anything or anyone that consumes my time without giving me a corresponding and appropriate benefit or value. I am not sure what if anything I will replace CNN with, although I may try The Economist. I subscribe to the Wall Street Journal and Sunday New York Times print editions, but I have never been able to enjoy or use their digital editions. I think it may just be that I find the digital format distracting. I don’t do sites like Huffington Post,

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Phone, deactivate Facebook.

Buzzfeed, Quartz or other sites of their ilk because they don’t give me enough value. I don’t need or want more trivia or minutiae. If I am not learning something or if the site is not making me smarter, wiser or a better person in some way, it does not get my time. That’s also the reason I don’t watch reality TV or talent shows (or any TV, actually). I don’t play video games or look forward to a new season of “The Walking Dead.” I also avoid information sources that cater to conservative or liberal points of view at the expense of objectivity, truth and clarity. I don’t have time for noise. And, finally, I try to limit the amount of time I spend patronizing sites or information sources where the investment of my time on their site primarily benefits them and not me – where I am the product and not the consumer. Google is probably the biggest example of this and I am working on finding an acceptable alternative to them as well. Texting is the last digital activity that causes me to spend my time on my phone, although I really don’t text that much. So I may continue my limited use. I don’t really pay much attention to Twitter although I used to follow one person who tweeted out only links to really good technology stories and news. He was so consistent and so good at screening what he put out there that he won my time. But I eventually stopped following this guy because of the sheer volume of tweets he posted. It was just too much. Ultimately I think I stand a chance of taking back most of my personal time that I have lost to the Internet. I want to use my time more wisely and I have come to realize that much of the time I burned up on the Internet is time that has displaced activities that fostered my true connectivity – real personal interaction with other people. As one of my old favorites sang, “We’re only on this earth for a short while.” I really would like to spend that short while doing stuff that is important to me. And that needs to include being an active member of the human race and not hiding behind my phone, or any other screen. So, need to get off this screen now. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

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Council candidates respond to Herald questions: Post 5 Special Election Carlos Carbonell

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There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? The District is something that I believe we’re overthinking. Let’s break it down into what it really CARBONELL is. The presentations I have seen include a massive body of water running through the middle of it and a high-density development atop. And while that is just a proposal, everybody got hung onto it. I will answer this simply. I like the idea of a town center, I think we all want it. I don’t care for adding high-density developments and I certainly do not believe in the city playing the role of developer. Our role as a city is to foster the proper investment environment that is attractive to bring in private capital to develop.

There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? The District is an ambitious initiative that was proposed to diversify our tax digest. The city DAWOOD council has suspended planning on The District for now. The city realizes that economic development efforts must not threaten the quality of life for the residents of Johns Creek. Out of the thousands of residents I have talked with, the residents are not ready for a large-scale, high-density district. We need to focus on developing the infrastructure first. Residents are more interested in a small city center. It is about getting back to basics and the foundation on which the city was formed. I believe in smart, controlled growth enhancing quality of life in Johns Creek. The city recently presented the Strategic Economic Development Plan. It provides the city with a plan and platform to a sustainable economic development.

There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the state purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? Revitalizing business and creating a civic identity are [two] distinct activities. ENDERS 1. Is it the purpose of the city to revitalize business in the city? It is the government’s job to create a businessfriendly environment to be competitive with businesses in surrounding counties and municipalities. We want businesses to come to Johns Creek that will meet the needs of the Johns Creek residents. 2. Is it the purpose of the city to create a civic identity for Johns Creek? City identities are created through the community itself. Most people moved to Johns Creek for the residential look and feel, green space and excellent schools. That is Johns Creek’s identity. I do not believe it is the government’s job to change this identity – the community has already determined what it is. Johns Creek is a great residential community!

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Council candidates respond to Herald questions: Post 2 Special Election Patty Hansen There has been much attention paid to the city’s plan for The District, the stated purpose of which is to revitalize business in the city and create a civic identity for Johns Creek. Is this a job the city should tackle? Let me begin by saying that both the Parks & Recreation and the Economic Development Strategy drafts are currently in front of the council. This makes my answers to each of these questions ones that would be relevant to the seven-week term that I would serve in the Post 2 Special Election. The District is not the answer. Since 2006 our citizens have asked for an accessible and lively downtown area with some useful passive green space. I do not however know anyone who moved to Johns Creek in search of a “Buckhead” lifestyle. A hard look at the finances tells us that we do need to responsibly build up the professional/commercial tax base. We should be using the tools that have proven successful throughout the metro area — community improvement districts, tax incentives,

etc. Throwing tax dollars at a design plan for a private landowner won’t work. We also cannot continue to ignore the overbuilt HANSEN retail space that surrounds us. A proactive look at the city’s business fees would be a great start toward filling those empty storefronts. We need to get back to what the residents actually are asking. Johns Creek is on the top of every “Best Place” list for our schools, safety, diversity and cultural offerings, among other things. Aggressive overdevelopment and density threatens all of that. The issues of traffic and recreation and parks are uppermost in the public’s eye. Would you support a bond referendum for the public to vote on that would accelerate roads projects and provide dollars for parkland acquisition and development? Why or why not? The city has accelerated road improvements and the Public Works Department has brought in over $30 million in state and federal fund-

ing for infrastructure improvements. We need to strategically deploy those projects and prioritize regional cooperation to address traffic. If we can work to slow the growth of high-density housing, we should start to see some improvements in the coming years. I would prefer to see leveraging of reserves to address these maintenance issues. A recreation and parks bond would address the taxpayers’ desire for a robust program and have the positive secondary effect of potentially taking remaining land out of the housing development market. Although it is not a referendum, the overwhelming response of the citizens who participated in the 10-year strategy supported a small per household financial commitment toward recreation and parks. I would support the placement of a bond referendum that included a comprehensive strategy, considering all the avenues through which our residents receive programming, and a conservative approach to land acquisition.

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Kimball Bridge residents get first look at road improvements Concept plans suggest more lanes, paths, beautification By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – While many residents would say traffic is one of their primary issues with the city of Alpharetta, it can get especially difficult on Kimball Bridge Road. The city wants to improve the road and is seeking resident input. The first of what is bound to be a series of community meetings on the issue was

held Oct. 14 at New Prospect Elementary School. More than 100 residents of Kimball Bridge Road turned out to hear what the city plans for the area. Five detailed maps were laid out for attendees. Each map represented different options for improvements to the road, from North Point Parkway east to Waters Road, arranged by the most amount of work needed to the least amount. The possible improvements range from making

the road five lanes in portions of the stretch along with wide, multiuse sidewalks and beautification, to adding a center turn lane and smaller sidewalks. Medians may be put in place as well as bike lanes. “Or it could be a little of everything,” said Pete Sewczwicz, the city’s director of Public Works. All plans are purely conceptual at this point, he said. While comments varied, no

residents at the meeting suggested doing nothing. “We want to show some options that we could do,” said City Councilmember Chris Owens. “No decisions have been made. We are looking for input and comments.” And comments he got. Residents said they were eager something be done. A reversible center lane was suggested, to add capacity during rush hours. Should there be traffic circles or more signals at intersections? Should there be additional turn lanes? Adding additional lanes on either side of the existing road could be an issue, residents said. The north side of the road is more populated than the south side, but plans call for taking right-of-way and green space from both sides for the lanes and sidewalks. The corner parcel of Kimball Bridge and North Point Parkway is slated to have a new residential development built on it. City officials said it is not a done deal yet and that anything built there would be made sure to fit into plans for Kimball Bridge. The bridge was recently redone by Fulton County and some residents voiced concern about replacing it. However, officials said it was built in such a way that future improvements could be added on without replacing it.

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to the bridge were not grooved properly. The approaches should have grooves that help with the water runoff when it Continued from Page 1 rains. Georgia Department of Trans“It keeps vehicles from portation scheduled the $1.3 hydroplaning when they apmillion project to be completed proach the bridge. There was by September, but problems something wrong with the dogged the project. machine that cuts First, a natural those grooves apgas line that had parently. GDOT The bridge not been identiwould not accept fied along the right was ready to the bridge [from of way delayed be opened two the contractor] the project until until they were weeks ago, the line could be re-grooved,” Black moved safely out of said. then it was the way of conThe bridge now struction. discovered the has a left-turn But the big delane to allow traffic approaches lay came when the coming from Medvertical piles that to the bridge lock Bridge Road support the bridge to turn left into the were not were not aligned subdivision just properly. Each conbeyond. That will grooved crete pile is yoked help guard against to another one, and properly...” cars getting rearwhen the pilings ended on the bridge did not align propas they wait to TOM BLACK erly because they turn left and allow Public Works Director were at the wrong thru-traffic to flow elevation, GDOT unimpeded by the demanded they be cars turning left. taken up and re-poured. The project was totally fund“The bridge was ready to be ed by GDOT, so no city funds opened two weeks ago, then it were involved. But the waiting was discovered the approaches was all done by Johns Creek.

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Windward, Ga. 400 plans unveiled New lanes to help traffic By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone driving on Windward Parkway will likely see construction before too long as new lanes may be added to the road. Called “Windward Phase 2,” the project, by the North Fulton Community Improvement District and GDOT, aims to improve traffic flow both on the road between Ga. 400 and Deerfield Parkway as well as traffic exiting Ga. 400 onto Windward. The proposed project includes a triple left-turn lane on the Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp to Windward Parkway and widens Windward Parkway from Ga. 400 to Westside Parkway/Deerfield Parkway. The additional lane on Windward Parkway will be a rightturn lane that will end at Westside Parkway/Deerfield Parkway along with a second left-turn lane on Windward Parkway at Westside Parkway. The project also includes improvements to the existing bicycle lane on Windward Parkway.

GDOT and local government groups have plans to add additional lanes to Windward Parkway and a section of Ga. 400 to improve traffic flow. “The proposed project will also construct an outside shoulder on Georgia 400 northbound next to the exiting flex shoulder lane. Motorists will be able to use the new shoulder as another exit lane,” said Carleton Fisher, GDOT project manager. “The improvements at the Windward Parkway exit are expected to help traffic flow better during the morning and afternoon commute. We encourage residents who are interested in learning more about the proposed project to attend the open house and give their input.”

One issue to be resolved is traffic on the exit ramp of Ga. 400 backing up into the highway during peak times. The project will have a 1,900-foot-long new left-turn lane and shoulder on Ga. 400 northbound at the Windward exit. A bike lane will be added to Windward Parkway between the highway and Deerfield Parkway. All told, the project is expected to cost about $3.8 million. Taylor Wright, with Atkins Global, the design and engineering firm for the project, said he expects the project to

take two years to build once a contractor is approved, which may be by the end of the year. Phase 1 of this project was adding a second rightturn lane from the off-ramp to Windward Parkway and an additional lane to North Point Parkway. Phase 2 is still in the design and input process. “This is a concept and we are soliciting feedback to possibly incorporate into design,” said Wright. GDOT will accept criticism and suggestions about the project until Oct. 30.

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Early voting in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents will be able to vote early ahead of the Nov. 4 general election through Oct. 31. All locations are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Residents may vote at the following locations: • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022 • North Fulton Annex/Service Center, Room 232, 7741 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 • Robert E. Fulton Library at Ocee, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30005

• Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30022 No voting will take place Nov. 3 and all Fulton County precincts will open on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the general election. The runoff date for state and local general election is set for Dec. 2 while any federal runoff election would be held on Jan. 6, 2015. The Fulton County Voter Registration Office handles voter registration for all Fulton County residents regardless of the city or unincorporated area where they reside. For information, contact the Fulton County Voter Registration Office at 404-730-7072 or visit the agency’s website.

Congress dithers as $123M GDOT projects delayed ATLANTA – Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the agency is unable to release federally funded projects for bids in December due to federal funding uncertainty. The 34 delayed projects, valued at $123 million, were previously scheduled to go out for bids during that month. Repeated shortfalls in the Federal Highway Trust Fund account have led to a series of brief funding extensions. The latest patch by Congress – the 34th short-term transportation funding extension since 2009 (and the third one in 10 months) – extends the federal government’s authority to

process aid payments to states through Oct. 29. “It has been 10 years since Congress has been able to pass a transportation funding bill of more than a two-year duration,”said Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry. “Temporary fixes do not create the certainty state DOTs require in order to plan major transportation projects. We can’t do long-term transportation planning with short-term funding fixes.” Key delayed December projects include: • A $45 million resurfacing and maintenance project on Interstate 75 in Catoosa

County from State Route 3/U.S. 41 to the Tennessee state line • A $2.5 million bridge maintenance project involving 10 Fulton County bridges. • A $20 million resurfacing and maintenance project in Tift County on I-75 from south of County Road 204/Southwell Road in Tift County to south of SR 32 in Turner County. • A $3 million operational improvement on SR 3 at Windy Hill Road in Cobb County “While Congress looks for solutions, the clock ticks down to next Thursday’s Oct. 29 deadline,” McMurry said.

Fire strikes Johns Creek home Damage at least 50%, fire marshal says

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McGibbony estimated the house was at least a 50-percent loss. Houses in the neighborhood are $500,000 and up. go off, McGibbony said. McGibbony estimated the house was at least a 50-percent loss. Houses in the neighborhood are $500,000 and up. Again, authorities have not been able to get into the area where the fire started because the flooring in the living room above is not safe. “We are waiting for the insurance company to come in and shore up the place so we can get down there and determine the cause of the fire. But the house took some heavy damage,” McGibbony said. “Fortunately there were no injuries.”

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UNG holds first StartItUp conference Offers guidance to young entrepreneurs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The University of North Georgia is trying to create an entrepreneur ecosystem. “It’s vital for us to be competitive and successful long term and have joy within our lives that way,” said Ruben Boling, director for the Center for the Future of North Georgia. That’s why Boling, along with his department, decided to initiate a program at UNG called StartUp UNG. “We had a couple of students come to us with business ideas but they didn’t know what to do,” Boling said.

“That was an ah-ha moment for us to say we really need to get going on this and make it happen. So we got started on StartUp UNG. It is a student group that meets on a regular basis and talks about startups and brings in successful entrepreneurs and patent folks to talk with to see what they need to do from that standpoint.” From there, Boling said the next phase was to get that idea out into the community and involve them. So he created the first StartItUp conference Oct. 20 at the Lanier Technical College Conference Center. Attendees included students from the University of North Georgia and high school students from both Forsyth and Lumpkin counties listen to entrepreneurs. “We want our students to start talking with the high school students to encourage

and support them,” Boling said. “If you look at the economic growth in our area, which is the foundation of a good lifestyle because we all want a job and provide for our families, the more businesses we start, the more opportunities we have to provide those kind of things. A lot of economic development is about attracting companies that are already established into the area. We want a good mixture of large companies providing that type of job, but also those made on their own kind of jobs.” The lineup for the event included speeches from Johnny “Cupcakes” Earle, an apparel designer, Tom Chernetsky, CTO for social app Yik Yak, Katie Dicke and Marcus Hollinger, with Reach Records, and Beau Shell, also known as the Lil’ Ice Cream Dude. Shell, the youngest speaker at age 11, discussed how he created his successful ice

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Students from the University of North Georgia and high school students both Forsyth and Lumpkin counties listen to entrepreneurs. cream business. This is his fourth year as an entrepreneur and he said his love of the sweet treat fueled his passion. “My vision is to inspire and help other small businesses as I build my own successful ice cream empire, brand and private line of ice cream,” Shell said. In 2014, Shell’s business’

income project was at $19,000. This year he hopes to earn $25,000. He donates portions of his earnings to the Children’s Miracle Network and his church. “Always think big, remain humble, give back,” he said, “and prepare to change the world with your dreams.”

Thanking your customers during the holiday season KATHLEEN STURGEON/STAFF

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Beau Shell, 11, speaks about his own business, Lil’ Ice Cream Dude.

Ruben Boling is the director for the Center for the Future of North Georgia. He organized this first StartItUp Conference.

What are you going to do to thank your customers for their business during the holiday season? Are you planning a holiday event or sending out thank-you notes to express your thanks for the business your customers have done with you this year? Thanking your customers during the holiday season is not only a nice gesture, but it will also help you to retain a customer’s business next year. Let’s face it. Everyone has customers and your customers have a choice of where they do business. Letting them know that you appreciate their business, especially at the end

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of the year during the holiday season, is just good business sense. You don’t have to go overboard and buy lavish gifts. A simple “thank you” email will go a long way in maintaining a solid relationship with your customers. Some small-business owners forget this important gesture, and scratch their

head and wonder why when a current customer starts doing business with a competitor. There should be no excuses that prevent you from thanking your customers during the holiday season. Hosting an event, sending gift cards, or even picking up the phone and thanking them verbally is viewed by all customers as a positive action. Start your planning now for what you are going to do between Thankgiving and the New Year. Thanking your customers for their business during the holiday season will go a long way toward retaining business with them.

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Primera Foot and Ankle Centers Delightful Donuts opens in Milton opens Johns Creek office Business: Delightful Donuts Opened: Sept. 4, 2015 Owner: Sydnie Lim What: All of our donuts are made fresh every morning from scratch with

quality ingredients and priced right. Address: 12872 Hwy. 9, Suite 110, Milton Phone: 404-784-4830 Website: delightfuldonuts4u.com

Internal Medicine Associates of Roswell opens Business: Internal Medicine Associates of Roswell Opened: Jan. 5, 2015 Owner: Dr. Jason Hayes, affiliated with Northside Hospital What: A physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for health care professional services for ages 18 and up. Dr. Hayes manages chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD and much more. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays Address: 1265 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 205, Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: 770-521-1587 Email: lona.tate@northside.com Website: internalmedicineassociateso-

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Business: Primera Foot and Ankle Centers Opened: September 2014 About: Primera Foot and Ankle Centers is Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total foot center. We have a full line of cosmetic and restorative services, taking podiatry to a true, state-of-the-art level with cuttingedge laser therapies, elite aesthetic treatments and our exclusive medical foot spa, all part of Primera Laser & Foot Spa.

At Primera, we employ certified medical technicians who are statelicensed nail technicians or cosmetologists who have completed the advanced nail technician certification. All services are physician-designed for the highest level of medically safe procedures. Address: 6610 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200, Duluth Phone: 770-497-1017 Website: www.primerahealth.com

Moctezuma opens second location in Alpharetta Business: Moctezuma Mexican Grill Opened: September 2015 Owner: Jesus Ruelas What: Moctezuma Mexican Grill is a fun, festive and casual restaurant that offers authentic fresh-Mex. Both establishments are family and locally owned. Moctezuma also offers catering for parties of 10 and more. Stop by either location for a fresh, authentic dining experience. Address: 5950 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, and 13020 Morris Road, Suite A, Alpharetta Phone: 770-751-3974

Style Interiors selling furniture, consignment in Alpharetta The Fireplace Place opens in Roswell Business: The Fireplace Place Opened: Sept. 1, 2015 Owner: Klayton Tapley What: Two locations, our Roswell location serves North Atlanta with the finest products for fireplace, hearth and outdoor cooking needs. We offer fireplaces, gas logs, fireplace inserts, fireplace glass doors, wood stoves, pellet stoves, gas grills, charcoal grills, outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplac-

es to enhance the atmosphere of any home. We also offer services such as installations, chimney sweep, fireplace inspection, annual maintenance and repairs. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Address: 1110 Alpharetta Street, Roswell Phone: 770-507-1529 Website: FireplaceOfAtlanta.com

Business: Style Interiors Opened: September 2015 Owner: Mona Adham What: We sell furniture, accessories, jewelry and holiday gifts. We also accept goodcondition consignment. Our prices are very affordable and we have different styles of furniture to satisfy all tastes. We also offer full interior-design serves. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Address: 9945 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Phone: 470-719-9505 Website: www.styleinteriorsatl. com

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BETHELVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PUMPKIN PATCH

A pumpkin patch to help capture family memories. Familyfriendly activities each Saturday from Oct. 17-31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 4525 Bethelview Road, Cumming. visit bethel view.net for more info.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

ROSWELL GHOST TOUR

What: Enjoy a ghost tour of Roswell’s historic mill district. When: Nightly in October Where: Roswell Town Square More info: roswellghosttour. com

34TH ANNUAL HOUSE ON HORROR HILL

What: The longest-running haunted house in Georgia. When: Through Oct. 31 Where: 11950 Alpharetta St., Alpharetta More info: gahouseonhorrorhill.com

RESTAURANT WEEK AT AVALON

Taste the experience of culinary excellence during the inaugural Avalon Restaurant Week, featuring delicious dining at some of Avalon’s finest restaurants. Through Sunday, Nov. 1. 2200 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta. Visit experienceavalon.com for more info.

creatures and hear about their lives. It’s the perfect non-scary alternative to traditional Halloween events and a fundraiser for Chattahoochee Nature Center. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $9 per person, ages 2-and-under free; More info: chattnaturecenter. org

HOWL ON THE GREEN

What: Trick-or-treating, live entertainment and costume contests for kids, adults and dogs. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6-10 p.m. Where: Duluth Town Green, 3167 Main St., Duluth More info: duluthga.net

EVENTS:

MOTHER/SON HALLOWEEN DANCE

What: Dancing, music, games, prizes, refreshments, picture opportunities and lots of fun! Costumes are not required. All boys and their mothers, grandmothers or mother figures are welcome. Each person entering the dance must be registered prior to the dance to attend. All ages. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: www.roswellgov. com

30TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HIKES

What: For a unique Halloween adventure, take your child on a well-lit hike through the forest to meet woodland

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESSFUL EMAIL MARKETING

What: The Enterprising-Moms is sponsoring a workshop for moms in business on the do’s and dont’s of successful email marketing. When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Milton Public Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: www.enterprisingmoms.com

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed

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FREE PET ADOPTIONS DURING OCTOBER

LifeLine Animal Project is offering free adoptions on all pets during the entire month of October. This includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value. Fulton and DeKalb County Animal Services. Visit fultonanimalservices. com/ for more info.

LAMBERT PRESENTS ‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ The creepy and kooky Addams family comes to life in this hilarious musical comedy. Oct. 29-Oct. 31; shows nightly at 7 p.m., Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Lambert High School Auditorium, 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee. Visit atldrama.org for more info.

meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, jellies, cookies, artisan bath products and more. A typical Saturday includes live music, miniworkshops, children’s programs and chef demonstrations. A bistro area allows shoppers to relax, eat and enjoy. When: Each Saturday through Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-noon Where: 38 Hill St., Roswell (behind Roswell City Hall) More info: roswellfam.com

an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident animals as they’re being fed. When: Tuesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter. org

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Local farmers and vendors with organic and/ or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., until Oct. 31 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods. When: Saturdays through October, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Children’s story time When: Generally Tuesdays, though some locations offer Saturdays, as well Where: Barnes & Noble (check website for location and hours) Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble. com

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Children’s story time When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble. com

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ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Enjoy a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early! When: Every Thursday through October, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME

What: Join a naturalist for

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When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info: www.vzwamp.com

“AWESOME ART, 2015”

What: A juried event featuring over 50 pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. When: Through Oct. 30, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek Cost: Free More info: johnscreekarts.org

ROSWELL CLAY COLLECTIVE

What: Participants of all ages can engage in fun and playful workshops involving ceramic activities. When: Through Nov. 6 Where: Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

BOWIE NICHOLS ART EXHIBIT

MODEST MOUSE IN CONCERT

What: Experimental indie rock band Modest Mouse in concert.

What: Photographs and abstract paintings by local artist Bowie Nichols. When: Through Nov. 30, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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CELEBRATE ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH

ADULT WRITING CLASS: WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS What: Mary Ann Rodman, award-winning children’s book author and writing instructor for both children and adults, will teach adults to write books that children want to read. When: Thursday evenings, Oct. 8 through Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: ga-roswell. civicplus.com

What: The Roswell Visitors Center is hosting a special exhibit of artwork by Barry Etris: The Great American Poets and Faces & Songs. When: Through Oct. 31, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. noon- 3 p.m. Where: The Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com

19TH ANNUAL RPS OPEN JURIED EXHIBIT 2015

What: An open juried exhibit, open to all photographers, judged by Sarah Durning, director, Jackson Fine Art. When: Oct. 9-Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery, Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: gittelp@bellsouth. net

What: In partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, the Post Road Library will host a monthlong art exhibit called “Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II.” When: Oct. 1-31 Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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PETCO, JOHNS CREEK

What: Dog adoptions, working with a greyhound rescue group and Furkids Small Dog Rescue. When: 1-3 p.m. 3rd Sunday of the month for greyhounds; last Sunday of the month features small dogs Where: Petco, 10980 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 678-489-1203 What: Full-time cat room in conjunction with Furkids, weekly cat adoptions with Angels Among Us Cat Rescue. When: Daily as well as 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays Where: Petco, 2340 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 770-649-6533

PETSMART, ROSWELL OPEN MIC NIGHTS

What: Open Mic Night When: Mondays Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 200, Cumming More info: myrosatis.com What: Open Mic Night When: Wednesdays Where: Abbotts Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: abbottsbar.com

What: Dog and cat adoptions, working Small Pets Rescue, Releashed Rescue and Winging Cat Rescue. When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 625 W Crossville Road, Roswell More info: 678-352-8138

What: Open Mic Night When: Thursdays Where: Suwanee Pizza Tavern 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite 150, Suwanee More info: sptavern.com

HALLOWEEN SCIENCE WORKSHOP

What: Kids will experiment with potions, create slimy concoctions and learn the science behind our creations. Ages 6-11. Registration required. When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

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PETSMART, ALPHARETTA

What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids. When: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 770 343-8511

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What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with the Humane Society of Forsyth County. When: Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., and Sundays 12-4 p.m. Where: Petco, 2345 Market Place Blvd, Cumming More info: 678-769-5119

PETSMART, CUMMING

What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Feral Cat Program of Georgia, Dawson County Humane Society, Angels Among Us, Humane League of Lake Lanier, as well as a greyhound rescue.

What: Cat and kitten adoptions, working with Planned PEThood of Georgia. When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Petco, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suwanee More info: 770-814-8723

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

What: Registration for Spring Boys Milton and Cambridge Youth Lacrosse programs is now open. Programs are open to second- through eighth-grade boys zoned to feed into Milton High School or Cambridge High School. Youth players from neighboring cities accepted. When: Registration closes Oct. 30 More info: Milton Feeder Lacrosse: www. miltonfeederlax.com; Cambridge Youth Lacrosse: www.cambridgeyouthlax.com

CHATTAHOOCHEE’S TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT

What: The Chattahoochee High School football program will be honoring Chattahoochee’s teachers during the game against Lambert. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee High School, More info: hoochfootball.net

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NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS

What: Marvel at 14 largerthan-life installations built from nearly 400,000 Lego bricks, including a giant praying mantis, butterfly, hummingbird, flowers and more. When: Through Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville More info: atlantabg.org/visit/ gainesville

PETCO, SUWANEE

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

BOYS YOUTH LACROSSE REGISTRATION OPEN

What: Experts from Georgia Watch will show you how to recognize consumer fraud schemes, detect and prevent identity theft and report scams. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS:

PETCO, CUMMING

BEYOND ROSIE: WWII ART EXHIBIT

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 1020 Market Place Blvd., Cumming More info: 678-513-1689

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BEST OF THE BEST PHOTOS

What: Images on exhibit represent the first-place photo review images from 2012-15, and the past 10 years of the member-voted Best Image of the Year. When: Through Oct. 31, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety.org

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HALLOWEEN NIGHT ON CALLANWOLDE MOUNTAIN TRMS COAT DRIVE

What: Taylor Road Middle School will be holding a coat drive to benefit those in need through North Fulton Community Charities. When: Community residents can drop off coats, gloves and scarves at TRMS through Tuesday, Nov. 3 Where: TRMS, 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: school. fultonschools.org/ms/ taylorroad/Pages/default.aspx

What: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will celebrate Halloween for the whole family by filling the 12-acre historic estate with a live Halloween concert, door-todoor trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed building activities from Legoland Discovery Center. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta More info: callanwolde.org

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Council: City enlists help of Strategic Planning Group Continued from Page 1 council is looking for are the tools and a plan to secure the long-term economic stability of the community. At the Oct. 12 work session, the City Council received a report from Strategic Planning Group’s Mary Jane Stanley, a senior economic development associate. Stanley began by pointing out the city’s obvious strengths: • High quality of life • Superior housing stock with high home values • Excellent schools • Large parks with recreation • Highest median incomes in the region • Well-educated population That all goes on the plus side. Yet there are serious deficiencies that, if not addressed, will not allow Johns Creek to grow and prosper in ways similar to surrounding communities. Johns Creek will have to swim with the big fishes. “Standing still is not an option. If the city does not strive to be a more dynamic, vibrant community, it will get left behind,” Stanley said. Economic development is first and foremost a competition, and Johns Creek’s biggest competitors for economic growth are Sandy Springs,

Roswell and Alpharetta. They all have a better mix of businesses in their community and something Johns Creek will never have – access to Ga. 400 or an interstate highway. Johns Creek’s business community is primarily service businesses – restaurants, gyms, retail stores, clothing stores – not the sort that promote a thriving business community. “Johns Creek has some manufacturing, but not enough. Also there is very limited space for a company to come into the city,” Stanley said. Johns Creek is home to only 3 percent of North Fulton’s office space. Technology Park, the largest source of that space, is aging and outdated – it was built in the 1980s – and is not wired for broadband. The city’s market rates for office space are among the lowest in the area. “Johns Creek has the workforce that most cities of this size would love to attract. Sixty percent of the adult population has a college degree. The problem is there are not enough jobs for the workforce,” Stanley said. She pointed out that only 2,200 people live and work in Johns Creek. But tens of thousands leave Johns Creek daily for employment else-

where. While most are commuting to high-paying jobs, as many as 17,000 are heading into Atlanta to fill lower-paying positions. That is what the city must reverse, Stanley said. “That is the opposite of what most communities have. Johns Creek has the workforce it wants. It needs to find ways to keep them here,” she said. Johns Creek also finds itself centrally located in the primary or secondary major retail sectors. In Alpharetta, home to Avalon, a new high-end retail mall will be opening on property zoned for 500,000 square feet of Class A office space. North Fulton alone has 15.5 million square feet of Class A office space running at about a 16 percent vacancy rate. So high-rise office buildings are not in Johns Creek’s future. Strategic Planning Group recommends the city play to its strengths. In recruiting businesses, look at six major fields: • Information technology • Professional services • Software development • Financial services • Medical technology All of these fields need highly educated and highly trained personnel. Johns Creek has the quality of life that attracts such employees and has the executive housing

stock they look for. Strategic Planning Group has suggestions where Johns Creek should begin its work laying out some goals. However, the city’s consultants stress any economic development efforts must not jeopardize the quality of life Johns Creek possesses. That is the “hallmark of the community and its greatest strength,” Strategic Planning stated in its report. Johns Creek’s challenges include lacking the tools and inventory the other North Fulton cities possess to compete for business development. However, there are strategies with which the city can improve. A five-year plan would take the form of a matrix to prepare the way for economic development. That matrix includes: • Promote the city image that enhances the business climate and a brand for economic development. • Develop the infrastructure for a balanced growth. • Position the city for economic growth. • Develop product: Land and buildings. • Maintain the quality of life: Community development. In other words, do not forget what the city’s strengths are while pursuing other goals.

Stanley said it is not the city government’s job alone to do the economic development. Indeed, most of it should be done through the business community. But where government can help is crucial. “The city must develop a brand that identifies itself as a business community and not just a great residential community,” she said. “The city’s first commitment should be to existing businesses in the city. Around 80 percent of all business growth in a community comes from existing business growth.” While that kind of success is not likely given the city’s starting point, it must be intrinsic as businesses are attracted. That means a regulatory fast track for new businesses and some acceptable forms of incentives. The City Council received some hard truths. The city has an enormous upside when looking at quality of life and housing, good schools and intelligent workforce. But there are still obstacles to overcome to reach the right mix that makes a community sustainable over the long haul. Creating a workable strategic development plan is the first step.

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Junior golfer prevails to capture season title JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Erica Scutt of Johns Creek won the final tournament of the season Oct. 5 in the Club Corp Junior Golf Tour. With a nine-hole score of 38 at Bentwater Golf Club in Acworth, the 12-yearold golfer overcame demanding rainy and windy conditions to win first place for the fourth time this season. She is on her way to securing her position as points leader for the year among 12- and 13-year-old girls. A seventh grader at River Trail Middle School, Scutt plays at the Olde Atlanta Club in Forsyth County. Finishing in second place at Bentwater and securing runner-up in overall points for the season in that age bracket was Rachel Burrell of Forsyth County. She is an eighth grader at River Watch Middle School. —Isabelle Nguyen

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Multiple teams look for region championships Second-to-last week pits region leaders against each other By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With just two regular-season games remaining for all local teams, many have found themselves in must-win situations, either for region championships or for playoff hopes. In Region 6-AAAAAA, Lambert (7-1, 7-0) retained their position atop the region standings after defeating West Forsyth 35-31. Lambert now controls their own destiny in region play. The Longhorns will take on a winless Chattahoochee team this week before what could be the region champion-deciding game against South Forsyth next Friday. South Forsyth (7-1, 6-1) sits a game behind Lambert and will likely have to beat Johns Creek to keep their hopes of a region title alive. West Forsyth, Centennial and Johns Creek, third through fifth in region standings respectively, are in the chase to earn one of four playoff berths in Region 6-AAAAAA. In Region 7-AAAAA Division B, Cambridge (6-2, 4-1) was

handed their first loss in region play this season when they fell to Riverwood Oct. 23. Riverwood (7-2, 5-1) leapfrogged Cambridge at the top of the standings with the win, forcing Cambridge to win out for the possibility of securing their first region title. Blessed Trinity (8-0, 4-0) can clinch the Region 6-AAA Division B title with a win over Decatur. Pinecrest Academy will also have the chance to clinch their subregion title, Region 6-A Division B, with a win over King’s Ridge.

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ball this season. Quarterback Conor Davis completed 60 percent of his passes and averaged 134 yards per game through seven games. However, most of the offensive production for the Titans has come on the ground. The Titans are averaging 233 rushing yards per game, led by running back Milton Shelton. Shelton had 896 yards on 103 carries with 15 touchdowns for the Titans in seven games. Garrett Dupuis had 320 yards and two touchdowns in the same span. The Titans defense is allowing just eight points per game and have held all but one opponent to just one touchdown.

Other notable games: Decatur (5-3, 2-2) vs. Blessed Trinity (8-0, 4-0) If Blessed Trinity defeats Decatur on Friday, the Titans will clinch their third consecutive region title with one game remaining. The Titans have been stellar on both sides of the

Centennial (5-3, 5-2) vs. West Forsyth (5-3, 5-2) After dropping their game

against Lambert, West Forsyth has an extremely slim chance of taking the region title. However, they are still very much in the hunt for a playoff berth. They will take on a Centennial team that is looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. Both teams are currently tied for third place in the region. The losing team will be in jeopardy of missing out on the playoffs. Centennial opened the season with three losses but has since won five straight, all in region play. West’s five-game win streak was snapped by Lambert last week.

Johns Creek (4-4, 4-3) vs. South Forsyth (6-1, 7-1) Both the Gladiators and War Eagles will be in must-win mode when they face off Friday, but for different reasons. For South, they must win in order to force a region-champion deciding game against Lambert next week. If South loses this week and Lambert defeats Chatta-

hoochee, Lambert will secure the region title. Meanwhile, Johns Creek is seeking a playoff berth after winning just one game in their prior two seasons. Under the helm of first-year head coach Matt Kemper, the Gladiators have turned things around and currently sit fifth in the region standings, just one game outside of a playoff spot. Last week, the Gladiators were upset by a Habersham Central team that was winless heading into the game.

Lambert (7-1, 7-0) vs Chattahoochee (0-8, 0-7) The Lambert Longhorns now control their own destiny in their region championship pursuit. With two wins, they can secure their first-ever region championship. They will face a Chattahoochee team that is winless this season on Friday. The Cougars’ offensive production has kept many of their

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Region: Continued from Page 26 losses somewhat close. However, the offense has been unable to overcome the 42 points per game their defense is allowing. The Longhorns are averaging 30 points per game on offense.

Forsyth Central (3-5, 1-4) vs. Cambridge (6-2, 1-4) Cambridge now must win out to have a chance at winning the Region 7-AAAAA Division B title after being defeated by Riverwood 49-26 last week. Riverwood (7-2, 5-1) leapfrogged Cambridge at the top of the standings with the win. The Bears will take on a Forsyth Central team fresh off their first region win of the season. The Bulldogs defeated North Springs 56-14 last week.

Pinecrest Academy (7-1, 4-0) vs. King’s Ridge (1-7, 1-3) Pinecrest’s only loss so far came at the hands of defending

state champions Mount Paran in a non-region game. In region play, Pinecrest is 4-0 and can clinch a subregion championship with a win over a struggling King’s Ridge team. Pinecrest is coming off of a 34-21 victory over Fellowship Christian. King’s Ridge only win this season came against Whitefield Academy on Oct. 9.

Roswell (8-0, 7-0) vs. Cherokee (4-4, 2-4) In what will likely be a season full of team records, Roswell is coming off a 69-7 win over Woodstock that set team records for points scored in a game and margin of victory. This Friday, the Hornets will travel back to Cherokee County to take on the Cherokee Warriors, who have lost three straight games. With a win and an Etowah loss, Roswell will secure the Region 6-AAAAAA championship. If Roswell is upset by the Warriors, they would still win the region title with a win over Etowah next week. Roswell’s average margin of victory this year is a staggering 44 points per game.

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More than 150 fencers expected at Pinecrest tournament CUMMING, Ga. — The Pinecrest Academy fencing team will host the school’s second Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) Tournament Oct. 31 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The Pinecrest Paladins will welcome the following area high schools to the event: Cambridge, Chattahoochee, Dunwoody, Lassiter, Milton, North Springs, Northview, Roswell and South Forsyth. These schools, including Pinecrest, represent half of the member schools of the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL). Last fall, 138 fencers from area schools participated in the Pinecrest tournament. This year, Pinecrest expects to welcome between 150 and 175 fencers and their families to the Oct. 31 Tournament. Admission to the event is free and the community is welcome to attend. While Pinecrest Academy has fielded a fencing team for four years, the team debuts in 2015 as an official varsity sport at the private PreK3-12 Catholic school. The Paladins team is comprised of 15 fencers and is coached by Dr. Chad Morris.

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Johns Creek Arts Center has new honcho Stuart Miller in as executive director to replace retiring Gail Hisle By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Arts Center can never replace retiring Executive Director Gail Hisle for all she has done up to and including keeping the doors open when the center was in danger of closing. Nevertheless, a new era for the JCAC has begun with the hiring of D. Stuart Miller as the new executive director. Miller is a career arts administrator with 25 years in harness in Kansas, Alabama and Georgia. Just settling into his fifth week, Miller was also presiding over the Art Center’s fall pastel art show, which featured top works from the prestigious Southeastern Pastel Society. Miller said that was fine with him; he likes working with artists, visitors and everything that gets people excited about art. He had previously worked at the Athens-Clarke County arts program with six arts facilities and a nature center. Those facilities included a Victorian museum, dance center and the Morton Theatre, which

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New Johns Creek Arts Center Executive Director Stuart Miller plans to reach out to the community to make them aware of the opportunities for them at JCAC. outreach programs. Involving the community in art is the backbone of what an arts center does, he said. “Most museums are insular. But an arts center is important to the life of a community. It inspires and motivates would-be artists, especially people who never had picked up a paint brush before or a piece of clay, only to discover

Coughlin: Continued from Page 4 attract millennials. I do not believe it is the city’s responsibility to socially engineer our citizens. As a millennial, I want to keep the single-residential home community that we’ve established. We’ve already spent $400,000 just studying The District without any substantial evidence that our citizens want it or is sustain-

their creativity,” he said. It is the creation of art and not its quality that is important. The Arts Center should be about getting people comfortable with expressing themselves in new ways, he said. “It opens up the creative process. Regardless of what it looks like, it provides that spark to take a vision and make it into something real,”

Miller said. “I see people who say they can’t draw a straight line. But they were happy with the art they were creating.” That’s why Miller wants to do more outreach to area hospitals, senior centers, schools and libraries. “We want to meet the needs of the community, so we need to be where they are,” Miller said.

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I would support a bond referendum for traffic projects and parks and recreation to determine if that is what the citizens want. However, if we properly allocated our massive $54 million surplus toward traffic and parks and then balanced our budget properly, these additional bonds would not be required. So, I’d challenge the government to employ budgeting best practices first before we over-tax further.

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Blotter: released from jail and returned to the home he shared with his girlfriend and infant child. A cousin of his girlfriend’s came over to pick up items and Martin allegedly believed the cousin was conspiring against him. He yelled at his girlfriend

and hit her over the head as she was carrying the baby. When police were investigating the incident, they found a handgun belonging to Martin in the home. A convicted felon, Martin is prohibited from having weapons. He was arrested for simple battery, being a felon in possession of a firearm and cruelty to children in the third degree.

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and found “Jeana” on Oct. 11. He said Jeana began sending him text messages saying she worked at AT&T and was able to get all the victim’s personal information. She was also able to get the number of a friend of the victim and began calling the friend, as well.

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Alpharetta High School hosts 21 French exchange students ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Twentyone French exchange students from the Lycée Saint-Jean

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exchange organized by AHS French teacher, Katherine Rozei and Saint-Jean Hulst English teacher Bénédicte Applegate. The French students are staying Oct. 19-29 with AHS host families and shadowing their host brother or sister’s class schedules. In addition to interacting with AHS French classes and

taking other academic classes with their host student, the French high schoolers have made an appearance on the AHS Morning Show, attended their first football game, compared their systems of student government with the AHS Student Government. They also learned how to trick-or-treat at an after-school French Club

Halloween party. On two different days, the French exchange students took field trips to Atlanta to visit the Martin Luther King Center, the World of Coke, the Atlanta History Center and CNN. Alpharetta students will be going to Lycée Saint-Jean Hulst in April to learn about French culture and schools.

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Hansen: Continued from Page 10 What do you think of the “parks without borders” idea in which the city enters a reciprocal agreement to waive nonresident fees with neighboring communities to allow greater access to facilities to all residents?

I think parks without borders is a great idea, in its very early stages. What many are ignoring is that it is the delayed registration, and the lack of stability it causes each year for families, that most negatively impacts many programs. Minimum residency requirements for teams also have coaches jumping through hoops in order to have upward of 50 percent

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 ►► Maria Lyn Durrwachter, 22, of

Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 29 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic-control device. ►► Jeremiah Lee Wright, 40, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was arrested Sept. 30 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Richard Thomas Gordon, 58, of Crosshaven Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 25 on Crabapple Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, hit and run and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Stephen McClure Lowry, 29, of Crossbridge Way, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 22 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Corban Obadiah Irby, 28, of Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 18 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and driving on a divided highway.

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of the team from the selected municipality. If a family has to wait every year to find out if their player has a spot on last year’s team, eventually they will walk away and find a more reliable program. Young athletes want to play with their friends no matter what side of the street they live on. We need to adopt that ideal into our decision making in this process.

►► Joshua Keith Vandroff, 23, of

Tucker, was arrested Sept. 19 on Eves Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rachael B. Goldberg, 46, of Marietta, was arrested Sept. 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Carlos Espino Barriga, 34, of Tucker, was arrested Sept. 20 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Shannon Edgil Pugh Zegarelli, 45, of Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 19 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI, open container, failure to yield, improper U-turn, suspended license and hindrance of a police officer. ►► Ashton Nicole Morrison, 27, of Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 18 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Janet Holman Murray, 53, of Pottingham Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 17 on Ga. 9 in Roswell

Enders: Continued from Page 9 money in reserves and, until it is fully determined how it will be spent, I would not support a bond referendum. However, in the future if the citizens come to the city council requesting a bond referendum, I would support it. The bond referendum

for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cesar Roux Castillo, 33, was arrested Sept. 18 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired license and taillight violation. ►► Stefani Marie Snapp, 35, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was arrested Sept. 17 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving, suspended license, failure to maintain lane, disorderly conduct and open container.

Drug arrests ►► Shayne Kurtis Mitchell, 27, of Ann

Arbor, Michigan, was arrested Oct. 7 on Ga. 9 in Milton for possession of a scheduled I controlled substance and possession of drug-related items. ►► Mario Alfredo Perez-Pineda, 31, of Lawrenceville, was arrested Sept. 29 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of a scheduled II controlled substance, expired tag, suspended license and brake-light violation.

should specifically identify how that money would be spent. What do you think of the “parks without borders” idea in which the city enters a reciprocal agreement to waive nonresident fees with neighboring communities to allow greater access to facilities to all residents? I agree with the “parks without borders” idea.

►► Samuel Alexander Jackson, 29, of

Norcross, was arrested Sept. 24 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jarquez Antwan Arnold, 26, of Lithonia, was arrested Sept. 24 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Caprice Tyler, 26, of Germantown, Maryland, was arrested Sept. 23 on Roswell Farms Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Idis Brown Jr., 47, of Saratoga Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 24 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, no insurance and suspended license. ►► Darius Kayvan Abraham, 25, of Indian Village Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license and failure to yield. ►► Jared Michel Burke, 29, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 16 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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