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Attendance zones draft due Nov. 5 School maps online before meeting By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com
Art, family fun in Johns Creek J. Weeks takes his son J. Weeks Jr. for a stroll through the booths at the Johns Creek Arts Festival. See more, Page 26. RAY APPEN/STAFF
Fire guts Johns Creek home Family escapes after smoke detector warning By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A fire gutted a house on Waters Bend Way in Johns Creek, but the family was awakened by smoke detectors and es-
caped unharmed. Shortly after midnight, Oct. 22, Johns Creek Fire Department received the call for a structure fire and arrived on the scene to find the home fully engaged in flames. “There was heavy smoke and fire on the left side of the building near the garage and it got up into the second floor and into the attic,” said Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. The chief said he could
not say where the fire started because the investigation was not completed yet, but it appeared to have started in the garage or the basement. “We had a good bit of fire in the basement also,” Hogan said. Talking to the homeowner that night, the man told the chief he thought he had smelled smoke a couple of
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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; several hours prior to the second redistricting meeting. The draft maps were developed based on feedback from the first round of redistricting meetings held Oct. 8 at Centennial High School. The second meeting will start at 7 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
The current redistricting is primarily to draw attendance zones for the new elementary school in west Roswell opening in August... 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
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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.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It’s Halloween 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.
Shoplifter runs, leaves goods in parking lot MILTON, Ga. — A suspect made off
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.
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.
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.
Aspiring filmmakers told to pack it up 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. 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 takes off with perfume, clothes 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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Treeridge Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lucille D. Strickland, 30, of Saratoga Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 8 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment and no license. ►► Jordan Blake Eich, 29, of Holly Cove Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 3 on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, expired license and headlight violation. ►► William Richard Locke, 59, of Loganville was arrested Oct. 2 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mark William Weyhausen, 25, of Fayetteville was arrested Oct. 4 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, suspended license, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Madeleine Mary Carlier, 52, of Westchester Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 9 on Highway 9 in Alpharetta for DUI, hit and run, following too closely and expired tag. ►► Alejandro Gregorio Oyola, 27, of Bristol, Penn., was arrested Oct. 17 on
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Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Elizabeth Anne D’Errico, 34, of North Pond Trail in Roswell, was arrested Oct. 18 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Jeremy Brad McGee, 35, of Ashewoode Downs Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 16 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming for DUI and speeding. ►► Crystal Lynn Smyrnios, 48, of Buford was arrested Oct. 15 on Highway 20 in Cumming for DUI. ►► Justin Erickson Graves, 24, of Dawsonville was arrested Oct. 14 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and speeding. ►► Jeremy Brad McGee, 35, of Ashewoode Downs Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 16 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming for DUI and speeding.
Drug arrests ►► Fiorella A. Quiroz-Mendoza, 26,
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Board extends school superintendent Avossa’s contract through 2017 Compensation nearly $400K annually from pay, benefits By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Fulton School Superintendent Robert Avossa will head the state’s fourth largest school system until at least 2017, following action by the Fulton School Board to extend his contract an additional year. Avossa’s annual AVOSSA base salary of $275,000 remains unchanged, but the board did increase its annual contribution to his 401(a) retirement fund from 10 to 15 percent of the base salary. This bump will increase the annual contribution to $41,250. “I came to Fulton County Schools because I saw great opportunity to make a real difference in the way we reach and teach students. We have made incredible strides over the past three years, and we have a lot of data and individual success stories that tell the story of how we’ve improved opportunities for many children,” said Avossa. The one-year extension for Avossa has become the norm for the Fulton School Board, allowing the superintendent to
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Base salary: $275,000 Auto allowance: $9,600 Expense allowance: $15,000 Medical coverage: $7,235 TRS contribution: $13,750 Sick leave: $11,703 Vacation leave: $11,703 Total annual compensation: $343,990 In addition to the annual compensation, the school system pays for a term life insurance policy ($500 annually), and contributes 10 percent of his salary to a 401(a) account (currently $27,500 annually). Under the new contract, the 401(a) contribution will rise to 15 percent of the base salary, which will increase the contribution to $41,250 each year. remain under contract for the maximum time allowed under Georgia law. “By state law, the Board of Education can only offer a three-year contract,” explained Samantha Evans, communications director for Fulton Schools. “It is 2014, so the superintendent’s contract can only run to 2017. The Board extended the contract as long as they could.” She added the Fulton School Board first offered a three-year contract to Avossa in 2011 when he came to work for Fulton; then have added one year to the end of the contract as the years expire.
Should Avossa choose to end the contract before the end date, he will be subject to an early termination penalty of $100,000. “Dr. Avossa’s contract is one of few in Georgia that has a penalty clause for prematurely leaving the school district, showing his commitment to staying in Fulton and getting the job done,” said Evans. If Avossa remains on board through 2017, he will become the longest serving Fulton superintendent in more than two decades and the second most tenured school chief in metro Atlanta. On the pay scale, his base salary ranks below only Gwinnett County Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks ($500K) and Atlanta Public Schools Chief Meria Carstarphen ($375K). His leadership style over the past three years has focused heavily on ensuring the best leaders are in place at the central office, but most importantly at the local school level. More than half of the principals in place at the start of his tenure are no longer in those same positions. While there may be staff grumblings about his strict accountability expectations, Avossa retains unprecedented support among the seven-member Board of Education. “Dr. Avossa’s work as superintendent has infused new energy and focus into our district,” said School Board President Linda Schultz. “Dr. Avossa is leading a highly effective team that is focused on the right things, and as a governance board, we’re extremely pleased with the results we’re seeing.”
Roswell’s Joe Arnold receives YMCA’s highest honor ROSWELL, Ga. – Joe Arnold of Roswell will receive the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s 2014 Bransby Christian Leadership Award, the Y’s highest volunteer honor. He will be honored at the annual volunteer recognition
dinner Monday, Nov. 10, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. A native Atlantan, Arnold’s first connection with the Y was when his children began playing soccer at age 6. He began his volunteer
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Y service in 2001 when he was elected to the board. Over the past 13 years, Arnold has served as treasurer, finance and ARNOLD audit committee chairman and executive committee member. He was appointed YMCA of Metro Atlanta Board chair for the 2011-2012 term. “To be part of something that so many people embrace for different reasons makes me
Zones: Continued from Page 1 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 else-
really appreciate this community,” said Arnold. The community benefits from Arnold’s investment in many organizations. He is the board chairman of the Atlanta Mission and serves on the boards of KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative charter schools, Boy Scouts of America Atlanta Area Council, Greater Atlanta Christian School and the Greater Atlanta Christian School Foundation. Arnold also serves on the advisory boards of Lifework Leadership, Foundation Center and GOAL Student Scholarship Organization. where. 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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the garage. “The smoke detectors did what they were designed to,” he said. “The key thing for the family is the detectors were working. The outcome definitely could have been a lot worse had that system not been armed or in use that night.” The house, in a $700,000 home subdivision, appeared to be a total loss. Hogan said damage was extensive. There were no indications that the fire was not accidental. No injuries were reported in the fire. Two pet cats were in the house; one was recovered that night. “That was one angry cat,”
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Eaves faces newcomer Cooper for Fulton chairman By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com
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ATLANTA – Fulton County Chairman John Eaves, a Democrat, will have a Republican challenge by Earl Cooper, a businessman with no political experience. The Nov. 4 election will settle who will lead a vastly different County Commission, which now has three new faces due mostly to redistricting. Eaves
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has staved off one challenger already by a razor thin margin, Democratic Commissioner Robb Pitts. Cooper, 50, says he EAVES is a progressive businessman and clergyman who has worked with and mentored youths in a program called “Everyone Can Achieve.” Despite the divisiveness that has plagued economically, racially and politically diverse Fulton County, Eaves says he has a three-point plan for the next term to put Fulton County on a much better footing. Eaves wants first to strengthen the health care delivery system in Fulton County, with Grady Health Care System as its anchor. “Eight years ago, Grady was on the point of going under. We think next year Grady will close the year in the black while treating 600,000 patients,” Eaves said. Goal No. 1 there is to increase Grady’s profitability so that it maintains stability, he said. The second area is public safety. Eaves wants to create what he calls a smart justice coordinating council that will better unify law enforcement and criminal justice strategies to increase public safety. It would be made up of a cross section of law enforcement representatives within the county, members of the judiciary including the chief judges of the Superior Court and State Court, the district attorney and police chiefs. The goal would be to reduce recidivism in the Fulton County Jail, which now runs at 70 percent. Thirdly, Eaves says a thorough audit by KPMG, an audit, tax and advisory services firm, will identify areas of waste and needed improvements so the county can deliver services more efficiently and at a lower cost. Cooper says he will use his business experience and community work with seniors to improve the quality of life in the county while at the same time balancing the Fulton budget. “We need to be spending the budget on things that are benefitting the constituents,” Cooper said. Constitutionally, that is managing the jail, Grady and animal control. “The county is $90 million in the hole. [Eaves] adminis-
tration is headed for another tax increase. Where else are the dollars coming from? What we need to do is make sure services are provided, that we do workforce development and put people back to work,” Cooper said. “The No. 1 way to reduce crime is put people back to work,” he said. Cooper wants assessors to re-evaluate new development on properties that are undertaxed. The county has not put its resources into tracking down newly developed properties that are still assessed as unimproved property. Next, he would update county software that is outdated and antiquated so that intra-county departments could communicate with one another and use new technology that would bring more efficiencies and revenue. “Right now, we can’t even take someone’s debit card or Visa to pay a bill. That costs the county money,” Cooper said. Evidence of a lack of leadership is everywhere, Cooper said. “We are building more libraries with our library referendum money. But we are cutting the things we need most – our librarians,” he said. Eaves says the KPMG audit and an improving economy will combine to improve Fulton County revenues as the county heads into a new budget. “I feel we are in a much better position going into 2015 that we will have adequate revenue coming into county coffers to support services provided to 1 million residents we serve,” Eaves said. Eaves said there will still be cost-cutting measures introduced in the 2015 budget, but he said he would push for full restoration of public library hours for all libraries throughout Fulton. Asked how he will address the leadership drain in the county starting with the fired county manager, Eaves said that will come when the county manager position is filled. “With a new county manager aboard, he will be able to build his own team,” Eaves said. “While there may be some interim [department heads] that give some of us heartburn in what appears to be a lack of stability,” said Eaves. “The good news is with a new county manager aboard in 2015, he or she will bring a team on board that is in lockstep with
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HOUSE DISTRICT 56:
Albers, Sadiq face off Nov. 4 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – For State House District 56, which covers much of Roswell and Alpharetta, incumbent Sen. John Albers (R) is facing off against businessman Akhtar Sadiq, running as a Democrat. The two paired off at the annual Voter Information Night Oct. 23 at Johns Creek High School, hosted by the Johns Creek PTSA. Albers has served for four years in the post. He serves as vice chairman of the Senate Finance, Public Safety and Science and Technology committees as well as serving as deputy whip. He attended the University of Louisville and is a graduate of the Carl Vinson School of Government Legislative Leadership Institute at the University of Georgia. He is an executive, firefighter and business owner.
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Albers lives in Roswell with his wife, Kari, and two sons. Sadiq has 45 years of experience with multi-national industries, making him a sought-after and respected business consultant. He owns a consulting firm specializing in auditing, tax planning and tax services. A naturalized citizen, he is director of the United States Navy League. Sadiq is married and has two children, both Harvard graduates, and a grandson. Education is near the top of concerns this year, with everything from Common Core standards to school funding
debated. When asked how he would help raise the state’s overall grades, Sadiq advocated restoring the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding. This mechanism is a formula the state uses to determine the cost-per-student in schools. Each year for more than a decade, the funding has been reduced. “The government has slashed millions from education,” Sadiq said. “Local dis-
tricts are forced to raise taxes to make up for the cuts. We should restore the QBE.” Also high on the election priorities this year is what to do about the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” Albers advocated dismantling it. “It would be wonderful to repeal it,” Albers said. “It is a mandate to purchase health care and is a broken program.” Instead, he suggested the
federal government give the states a block of funding for the state to do with as it saw fit in health care. Sadiq opposed this. “The ACA is in operation. To dismantle it would be a disaster. If we repeal it, people would lose their insurance and Georgia would suffer,” he said. “We need to work together and continue with the plan.” Albers suggested ways to
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Riley, Troop in showdown for 50th House District Incumbent Riley faces challenge from public relations expert By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Rep. Lynne Riley, R-Johns Creek, who is seeking her third term for State House District 50, faces Democratic challenger Paul Troop, a retired business and public relations journalist, in the Nov. 4 election. As their election race heads
into its final week, both candidates discussed their stance on the big issues of their campaigns. On education, Troop noted Johns Creek schools are among the best anywhere. But he said Georgia education in general is suffering from Gov. Nathan Deal’s austerity cuts, which he said are devastating the state’s schools.
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first she wants to hear from the people. “We need to hear from the public and have them tell us how to go forward,” she said. Meanwhile, education remains the big challenge in Georgia. As the economy continues to grow, the legislature will continue to invest more in education. Troop said transportation is the major issue on which he hears from the people, and he would make the commitment to address that. With transportation accomplished, more jobs will come to Johns Creek, he said. “We need to revive the technology industry in North Fulton. We need to bring Georgia Tech here to build relationships with technology companies and train the employees they will need,” Troop said. In addition, Troop called for an overhaul of Technology Park in Johns Creek. State loans to update its buildings with fiber-optic cable would pay off in high-paying technology jobs, Troop said. But he said it is hard to see how anything will progress with a governor (Deal) who “has a perpetual ethics cloud over his head.” Riley acknowledged the austerity cuts in education have hurt. But she said Georgia is climbing out. “I support the governor’s plan to increase funding as we have in the last four years,” Riley said. “The state was struggling not to raise taxes. But we had to live within our means. Now we are seeing our revenues grow,” she said. She also pointed to Johns Creek Advantage, a public private partnership between Johns Creek and the business community to increase economic opportunities in the city, as an example of how the economy is progressing. the Fair Tax. “Tennessee and Florida have proved it effective,” he said. He also said he supports a cap on income tax, going so far as co-sponsoring legislation. “[Georgia] has the lowest cost of government in all 50 states,” Albers said. “We don’t need any more money. We need to spend wiser.”
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Montigel seeks to turn 6th Rep. Tom Price seeks Congressional seat Blue 5th congressional term Democrat Montigel says new kind of conservatism needed By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Robert “Bob” Montigel is the owner of Biggs Building Products in Suwanee. He says a new kind of fiscal conservative is needed in Washington, and he is the man for the job. Before becoming a small business owner, he had various jobs in the corporate world, including nine years as chief financial officer for an Atlantabased manufacturing company. A New Jersey native, he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics at Lehigh University in 1968. After an interruption for basic training in the U.S. Army Reserves, he received his MBA in finance from Columbia University in New York. Working in the corporate world gave Montigel and his family the opportunity to live in many places, including a two-year assignment in Germany. He said living abroad gave him a new perspective on the various cultures and points of view. It also instilled in him a deep appreciation for his country as well as respect for the people he encountered.
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Montigel’s first experience serving in government was as a volunteer on the Washington Township (New Jersey) Environmental Commission and the Municipal Utilities Authority. He believes in the need to be environmentally
conscious. He was recycling in the 1970s when people had to sort and clean the recyclables and drive them to the recycling center. Three years ago, he installed solar panels at his business. How will you make a difference in Washington? MONTIGEL: I will make a difference in Washington by getting elected without special interest money. It will send a message to everyone there that conventional wisdom no longer applies; that like Eric Cantor, you can be defeated by a candidate without a lot of money. The other way I will make a difference is by avoiding partisan politics. I will try to build relationships with all members of Congress. I will not criticize anyone publicly. You are running as a Democrat in a Red State and in perhaps its red-
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ROSWELL, Ga. – U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., is running for his fifth term in Congress representing Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, having previously served as a state senator from PRICE Roswell in the General Assembly where he rose to be Senate majority leader. Price worked for 20 years in private practice as an orthopedic surgeon before entering politics. In Congress, Price serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is vice chairman of the House Committee on the Budget. He also serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. He agreed to answer questions about his positions in the race.
under disastrous Washington policies like Obamacare. With a rising national debt here at home and violence and instability abroad, citizens of the 6th District are looking for honest and energetic leadership that will empower families and job creators while holding Washington accountable. Your opponent says the current inaction and divisiveness in Congress has led to uncertainty and is bad for the economy. How do you respond to this? PRICE: There are over 300 pieces of legislation that have passed the House of Representatives, most with bipartisan support, currently sitting in the Senate – over 40-plus bills specifically aimed at helping our economy grow, create jobs and opportunity for more Americans. Inaction in the Senate coupled with disastrous policies like Obamacare, deficit spending and unnecessary regulatory oppression are indeed causing uncertainty and disappointing economic growth. It’s why I have been focused on common sense solutions like patient-centered health care reform, a balanced budget, a simpler, fairer tax code, an all-of-the-above energy strategy and education reforms that empower students and parents.
What do you see as the key issues in this race? PRICE: When I listen to folks all across our community, I hear a lot of concern about the real challenges facing our nation. First and foremost, too many of our fellow Americans are struggling to make ends meet because economic growth and job creation are not where they ought to be six years after a recession. Paychecks are not keeping up with the growing cost of living – particularly
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secutive time. South Forsyth is perhaps the strongest team the Gladiators have faced all year, and they have won every time. The Lady Gladiators advanced to the Final Four with style and dominance. Freshman libero Erin Williamson started off strong in the first set with incredible ball control, setting up JCHS to a convincing first set score of 25-12. Johns Creek continued to dominate in the second set, when junior Madeline Savage had a timely ace. Senior teammates Olivia Durrence and Madi Harty continued to pound the ball hard for the Lady Gladiators while freshman Crystal Childs was an intimidating threat at the net. The team continued their momentum and won the second set 25-12. JCHS controlled the net throughout the match with junior Mikaela Gauthreaux having four block assists and leading the team in kills. In the third set, South Forsyth fought their way back, changing the momentum temporarily with a 25-21 win. Not to be denied, JCHS started
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Santa makes surprise visit to Roswell’s Slope’s BBQ Top-rated Santa turns out to be Roswell-bred By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com
Santa photo-op Where: Slopes Barbecue 34 Crossville Road Roswell, Ga. 30075 When: Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5-8 p.m. More info: Free photo session, but bring your own camera or phone.
ROSWELL, Ga. – An early sighting of Roswell’s own Santa, Thomas Tolbert, will be at Slope’s Barbecue on or Cinderella and drawing a Crossville Road Nov. 1 for free larger crowd. portraits with Santa to kick off It caused quite a news flap the holiday season. at the time, but Tolbert said it Bob White, founder of the was really blown out of proporSlope’s franchise and chief tion by the media. (Can you cook and bottle washer at imagine?) He explained he was the Roswell location, said he a guest there, and would tell wanted to say thank you to all the children, “Hey, Santa goes of his loyal customers. on vacation too.” “But I thought it would be Disney were apologetic and a treat for folks here to bring invited him to come back for their kids and see Santa and another visit on Walt – but get their picture made. And I without the red shirt. have one of the best Santas in Tolbert didn’t start out to the country. What’s more, he be a professional Santa. He grew up right here in Roswell,” had the job thrust upon him. White said. Tolbert always had a bent Tolbert was happy to oblige. toward the performing arts and “This to me, this place is attended the Northside School Old Roswell. I remember back of Performing Arts. Among his in the day when the stores matriculating classmates were would really decorate. I miss Jasmine Guy and Ru-Paul. that when I go to New York,” When he was about 16, he Tolbert said. “I like to come got a desperate call from his here for one of Mr. Bob’s dad, Ben Tolbert, who with his cheese biscuits.” partner Joe Mansell operated Tolbert, a fourth-generation the Roswell Department Store. Roswellian, has been rated by Their Santa was a no-show, Time magazine as one of the and he was to report forthwith Top 10 Santas in the United to don the red suit and beard. States. Judging by the number “So they wigged me, of department stores, malls bearded me and pillowed me, and Christmas parades, that’s and after that, it was just my a big field of Santas from job every year to be Santa,” which to choose. Tolbert said. But one look at his curly (Today, he needs none of white beard and hair, chubby these applications.) red face and Tolbert soft-spoken took to the role demeanor emits hand-in-glove. an aura that is He enjoyed it. pure Santa. He Other opportudoesn’t say how nities around old he is. InRoswell prestead, he steals sented themthe line from selves, and he “Miracle on 34th would ask his Street.” friends to be “I’m as old the elves. as my tongue When he but younger went off to colthan my teeth,” lege, he took his he likes to say. Santa accouEach holitrements with day season, he him. BOB WHITE goes to BridgeAnd that’s water, New Jer- Founder of the Slope’s Barbecue where Santa sey, just across the college the river from student strayed the Big Apple, where he reigns a little from the path. He lived supreme in a Santa fantasy off campus and would invite land in a huge mall there. friends to his apartment for a Of course his springboard cocktail party. Then he got the to stardom came when he idea of sending out invitations and his family visited Disney for cocktails with Santa, where World. He is the guy who made he would host his parties in national news when Disney full regalia. security accosted him for lookThe college authorities got ing Santa-ish (he was wearing wind of it and said no more a red shirt). He was creating Santa cocktail parties. more of a stir than Mickey It was some years later, and
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Thomas Tolbert, aka Santa Claus, truly is a Jolly Old Elf. Santa was always a seasonal bit of fun and extra money, until he experienced his “Christmas miracle.” About five years ago, he was invited to visit a family as Santa, and they had a child with disabilities. The child was 21 years old, but was only the size of a 6-month-old baby. “He was in his mother’s arms and was pulled up tight as a drum. I asked if I could hold him, and the mother said, ‘He won’t let you.’ I said let me try,” Tolbert said. As Santa held the young man, he became calm and more relaxed. “Then his color changed, and relaxed some more. Then he looked up at me and smiled,” he said. The mother looked at him and said, “You’re blessed.” He went home to his family in Johns Creek that night, and they asked what was wrong, because he was so moved. “I can’t explain it, but I knew something had happened. Then I asked God if this was what he wanted,” he said. “And I believe being Santa can be a ministry.” The family he visited that night in South Carolina may think so. They make the journey to New Jersey every year so their son can once again see the man who is for them Santa Claus.
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Chili cook-off showcases local artists By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com 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 cookoff 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 concept
was a great fit for their cookoff, he said, because Leita Thompson Park houses the Arts Center West, a facility dedicated entirely to the ceramic arts and managed by the city of Roswell’s Recreation, Parks and Cultural 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. “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
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the new manager.” Cooper said for him, Job 1 will be
Montigel: Continued from Page 11 dest congressional district. How will you convince people to cross over? MONTIGEL: Georgia is moving rapidly from a Red state to a Purple one. Of 180,000 newly registered voters, only a third identified themselves as white. With the redistricting in 2012, District 6 became more competitive. North DeKalb is now part of the district. But I still must convince independent and Republican-leaning voters to vote for me. Since I am a small business owner (14 years) and have 28 years of corporate experience, most Republicans are at least willing to listen to what I have to say.
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the budget. He castigated the County Commission for hiring lobbyists to go to the General Assembly to lobby for county needs. “We don’t need lobbyists. The Capitol is 300 yards up the street. We can
Remember to vote Nov. 4 The people I meet are generally well-educated and thoughtful. Congress has a very low approval rating and for the first time, the approval rating for voters’ own representatives has dropped below 50 percent. Many people are voting against incumbents. I tell people I am not looking for a job. I am running out of a sense of duty to my country and my family. I believe I am the kind of person that people want to see in Washington.
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do that,” Cooper said. “That would save $500,000 and we would have a more personal relationship with our state representatives,” he said. “And we have the makeup on the commission to work both sides of the
district are the economy and the deficit, education, jobs and affordable health care. How does your brand of conservatism differ from your opponent’s? MONTIGEL: I am fiscally conservative. I want the smallest possible government, one that efficiently carries out its mission as defined by Congress. The budget should be bal-
aisle up there.” In the end, Cooper says he wants to restore confidence in the County Commission. He wants to work to have a better working relationship with the city governments in Fulton.
anced over time. I support the Simpson-Bowles deficit reduction plan, in particular the portion that addresses tax spending. Tom Price supports the Paul Ryan budget. To me, as a businessman, I cannot call this set of general ideas a budget. And as someone who understands economics, the additional tax cuts proposed make no sense.
A true fiscal conservative would not shut down the government since this only hurts economic growth and further increases the deficit. I would never vote to shut down the government or threaten to default on obligations authorized by Congress. Tom Price did just that and even voted against the compromise that ended the shutdown.
What do you see as the key issues in this race? MONTIGEL: The key issues for the people in my
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Best of the Best Awards Gala to be bigger, better Event Nov. 20 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, established businesses, but
Appen Media Group staff gathers for a group photo at last year’s gala. From left: AJ McNaughton, Suzanne Pacey, Jonathan Copsey, Aldo Nahed, Ray Appen, Jade Rodgers, Linda Cohen, Abby Breaux, Christina Appen, Mike Dorman, Wendy Goddard, Hans Appen and Becky Nelson. 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, consider-
ing 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 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 initiat-
ing a contest that allows the 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 contact Jade Rodgers at 770-442-3278 ext. 126 or Jade@appenmediagroup. com for more information. Voting is still going on for Best Restaurants and Best Retail.
If you go What: Best of the Best Awards Gala When: Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta Ga. 30005 More Info: Call Jade Rodgers to purchase tickets 770-442-3278 ext. 126 Visit www.northfulton.com to vote.
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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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Wade joins Renasant Bank’s Forsyth lending team 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
Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com 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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EVENTS:
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.
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.
Info: The cap on the number of participants is 375 people. Online: dirtyspokes.com/battle-atbig-creek/
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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. Where: PRISM at Willow Springs, 2500 Old Alabama Rd., Roswell
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
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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 mile run
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FORSYTH COUNTY FALL BACK DECADE DASH
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
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
THEATER:
GYPSY THE MUSICAL
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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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 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
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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
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antebellum mansion in Roswell 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, Shakespeare. 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
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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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McLeod, Fortune lead Eagles Defense also stars in victory WOODSTOCK, Ga. – Austin McLeod and Obe Fortune teamed up on a pair of long touchdown passes as the Milton Eagles defeated Woodstock 30-13 last Friday night to retain a share of first place in Region 5-AAAAAA. Both Milton and Roswell are 5-1 in region play, with the Hornets holding the tiebreaker advantage. The Eagles have a more favorable schedule the next two weeks, as they play two of the teams near the bottom of the region standings. The Hornets have to play Friday at Etowah, the region’s third place team. The Eagles drove 64 yards to an early touchdown on a 4-yard run by Chris Turner, and went on to 14-0 when McLeod hit Fortune for 86 yards and a score. A touchdown run by Micco Brisker capped a 56-yard drive and made it 20-0 at the half. The Wolverines scored twice in the third quarter following an 83-yard punt return to the Milton 2 and a long kickoff
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Chris Turner (7) lowers his head and runs towards the end zone. return. The Eagles countered with 10 points in the second half, including a 43-yard pass from McLeod to Fortune and a 35-yard field goal by Ethan Suda. McLeod completed eight of 13 passes for 217 yards, with Fortune having four receptions for 123 yards. Brisker carried 18 times for 74 yards. The Milton defense kept Woodstock’s explosive offense in check, recording seven
quarterback sacks and limiting the Wolverines to minus-8 yards rushing and 125 yards total offense. Woodstock had a 19-play drive that did not produce any points in the second quarter, with the Milton defense also holding after the Eagles fumbled at their 10 in the third period. The Eagles are at home Friday against Pope, which is 2-4 in region play. – Mike Blum
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ALPHARETTA 24, SOUTH FORSYTH 14:
Raiders closing in on region title By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders are on the verge of a third Region 6-AAAAAA championship in the last four years after a 24-14 victory Friday night, Oct. 24, over South Forsyth. The Raiders are 7-0 in the region (7-1 overall) and need wins in their last two games to complete a third unbeaten region schedule since 2011. Alpharetta plays Friday at Northview, one of three teams tied for second in the region at 5-2. South Forsyth, which has lost its last two region games, is also 5-2. The Raiders, who won their first six region games by at least 18 points, trailed twice in the first half. South Forsyth scored a safety on an Alpharetta punt in the opening minute, and added a touchdown early in the second quarter to take an 8-7 lead. Alpharetta scored its first touchdown on an 82-yard pass from Austin King to Rustin Suter, and took a 10-8 lead on a 34-yard Ryan Kopec field goal midway through the second period. King and Suter teamed up for a 13-yard TD in the final minute of the first half to give the Raiders a 17-8 lead. King completed 13 of 28 passes for 258 yards, with Suter catching four for 143 yards. Kopec also caught four passes for 54 yards.
The Raiders’ offense did not score in the second half. The team’s points came on a 55-yard interception return by Matt Moore midway through the final period. South Forsyth scored a late touchdown. No team has scored more than 17 points against the Raiders this season, and Alpharetta limited the War Eagles and Tyler LaFlamme to just 61 yards rushing. South Forsyth passed for 243 yards, but completed less than half its attempts and threw two interceptions. Safety William Downing led the Alpharetta defense with nine solo tackles. Andrew Butcher had two sacks, and Ralph Johnson had a sack and an interception. Alpharetta coach Jacob Nichols said the Raiders are looking forward to Friday’s game with Northview, one of the few teams in the region that runs a similar offense to Alpharetta’s. The Titans are also the closest team in the region to the Raiders in terms of overall talent, and Nichols pointed out that “both defenses are pretty stout.” With 1-7 North Forsyth as the Raiders’ opponent in the final game, Friday’s game doesn’t mean much to Alpharetta from a standings standpoint. But Nichols says the Raiders are playing to win against the Titans. “We’ve been in this situation before and this game is no different,” he said. “It’s another step in preparing for what we’re going to see in the postseason.”
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NORTHVIEW 37, CHATTAHOOCHEE 7
Offense returns for Titans in victory over Cougars ‘Biggest game in school history’ Friday vs. Raiders
Scoreboard Last week’s scores • Northview 37, Chattahoochee 7 • Johns Creek 42, Habersham Central 14 • Centennial 27, North Forsyth 3 • Alpharetta 24, South Forsyth 14 • Milton 30, Woodstock 13 • Roswell 31, Cherokee 21 • Cambridge 35, Riverwood 17 • Blessed Trinity 36, Washington 6 • Mount Pisgah 64, King’s Ridge 22 • St. Francis 14, Whitefield Academy 7 • Pinecrest Academy 14, Fellowship Christian 7
By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – After going two games without scoring an offensive touchdown, the Northview Titans returned to form last Friday night, winning 37-7 at Chattahoochee to move into a tie for second in Region 6-AAAAAA. The Titans averaged 42 points in winning their first five games, but their offense sputtered in consecutive defeats the previous two weeks, including a 3-0 loss. Northview gained 482 yards against the Cougars, with quarterback D.J. Pearson passing for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Ricci Nuckles had eight receptions for 188 yards, including a 34-yard TD reception, and Jair Anderson had touchdown catches of 21 and 42 yards. “It was just a matter of getting back to what we do,” Northview coach Chad Davenport said. “D.J. got back on track and the receivers caught
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ROSWELL 31, CHEROKEE 21:
Hornets still atop region standings Evans’ 3 TDs power win over Warriors ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell remained on top in Region 5-AAAAAA, defeating Cherokee 31-21 on the Hornets’ home field Friday, Oct. 24. The Hornets are 5-1 in the region and 6-2 overall, and are tied with Milton for first place. Roswell holds the tiebreaker over the Eagles, but faces a critical game Friday night at Etowah, which is third in the region at 4-2. A loss to Etowah could drop the Hornets to the third seed in the region and cost them at least one home game in the playoffs. Roswell jumped out to an early lead against the Warriors on a 54-yard run by Sheldon Evans, who scored the Hornets’ next two touchdowns on short runs. Evans finished with 137 yards on 23 carries. An interception by Shakur Jackson set up Evans’ second rushing TD. Roswell took a 24-7 lead at the half when Cherokee’s punter went to a knee to field a low snap at the Warriors’ 1-yard line with less than a minute to play in the second quarter. Roswell also put together a 60-yard drive
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MOUNT PISGAH 64, KING’S RIDGE 22:
Patriots rush for 425 yards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Mount Pisgah Patriots piled up 545 yards total offense and rolled to a 64-22 victory last Friday night at King’s Ridge to retain a share of first place in Region 7-A East. The Patriots are tied with Pinecrest at 3-1 for the subregion lead, and own the tiebreaker over the Paladins. Mount Pisgah, 6-2 overall, closes out the regular season Friday at Whitefield Academy, and will play in a region crossover game the following week. Whitefield is 2-2 in the region and 4-4 overall. Aaron Winchester passed for 120 yards and rushed for 110 for the Patriots, throwing two touchdown passes and
that ended with Jack Pigott’s 37yard field goal after the Warriors scored on a 79-yard pass from Spencer Ashley to Andrew Harris. Ashley passed for 345 yards, but the Hornets intercepted two of his attempts. After the Warriors closed within 24-14 on a TD pass by Ashley, the Hornets drove 70 yards to score on a 4-yard pass from Whitaker to Jacari Harris. Cherokee drove to a touchdown to close within 31-21 with nine minutes to play, but Xavier McKinney came up with the Hornets’ second interception. “The defense did an outstanding job,” Roswell coach John Ford said, citing the secondary in particular, which came up with the two interceptions and a touchdown-saving tackle. Whitaker was 14 of 18 for 185 yards, with the Hornets playing without leading receiver Mechane Slade, who was sidelined with a calf injury. Cherokee is 4-3 in 5-AAAAAA and in position to get the region’s fourth playoff berth. – Mike Blum
rushing for two. Mount Pisgah rushed for 425 yards, with Oz Dixon adding 89 yards on 11 carries and scoring twice. Winchester tossed a pair of 46-yard touchdown passes, one to Ben Miller and one to Jacob Green. Miller had five receptions for 73 yards. Also scoring for the Patriots were Nicky Piccapietra, Michael Provost and Michael Garrison, whose scoring run covered 56 yards. Blake Smith had two tackles and a fumble recovery for Mount Pisgah, and Max Miller intercepted a pass. The Tigers (0-8) play Friday at Pinecrest.
ST. FRANCIS 14, WHITEFIELD ACADEMY 7
Knights win defensive struggle MABLETON, Ga. – The St. Francis Knights won 14-7 in a defensive struggle Friday night, Oct. 24 at Whitefield Academy to remain in contention for a spot in the Class A private school playoffs. The top 16 teams in the Power Ratings qualify for the Class A playoffs, and St. Francis was ranked 16th coming into last week’s game. The Knights are 2-2 in the region and 6-2 overall and close out the regular season at home Friday night against Fellowship Christian. All the teams in Region 7-A
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JOHNS CREEK 42, HABERSHAM CENTRAL 14:
Nalecz leads Gladiators to first victory of season JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Gladiators scored their first win of the season Friday night, Oct. 24, rolling to a 42-14 victory over Habersham Central behind a fivetouchdown performance from quarterback Kevin Nalecz. The Johns Creek quarterback carried 15 times for 167 yards and four touchdowns. He completed six of 10 passes for 106 yards and a TD, giving him 273 of the team’s 378 yards of offense. Tailback Matt Kriteman had 92 yards rushing and scored the other Johns Creek touchdown. Habersham drove to a touchdown on its first series, but the Gladiators tied the game on the next play, a 57yard run by Kriteman. Johns Creek took a 14-7 halftime lead, driving to a touchdown on a short run by Nalecz. The Gladiators hit two more big plays in the second half, scoring on an 85-yard run by Nalecz and a 55-yard pass
from Nalecz to Chase Campbell. Nalecz also scored his third and fourth touchdowns of the game. “This is great for the kids, the school and the coaches,” said Johns Creek coach Mike Cloy. His team had lost 17 straight since the start of last year after going 17-3 the two previous seasons, just the second and third for the Gladiators at the varsity level. Cloy said the Johns Creek defense “gave up some yards, but no big plays.” Mark Lancaster led the Johns Creek defensive effort with two tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and one interception. The Gladiators forced four turnovers in the game. The Gladiators will look for an upset the last two weeks against playoff contenders. They play at South Forsyth Friday night and close out the season at home against West Forsyth. – Mike Blum
City of Johns Creek Public Meeting for SR 141/Medlock Bridge Road Corridor Study P.I. No. 0012632 On Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, 3rd floor Council Chambers, Johns Creek, GA 30097, the City of Johns Creek will hold a Public Meeting for the SR 141/Medlock Bridge Road Corridor Study. The purpose of this study is to develop viable and cost-effective transportation solutions that will improve the efficiency, operations and safety of the SR 141/Medlock Bridge Road corridor from the Chattahoochee River on the south to SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road on the north. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with information on the study and its schedule, an overview of existing conditions and to solicit feedback from citizens and stakeholders on what they believe to be the most important transportation issues, opportunities and needs in the corridor. Information gathered during this meeting will be used in the development of potential transportation solutions. The meeting will be conducted between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30 PM. The meeting will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling Chris Haggard, Transportation Engineer – 678.512.3253. Questions and comments concerning this study should be submitted to: Tom Black, P.E. Director of Public Works Attn: Chris Haggard City of Johns Creek 12000 Findley Rd., Ste. 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Email: info@johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200
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Spot in state playoffs on line Friday for Bears Team clinches winning record in third season MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears tuned up for their playoff-qualifying showdown with Forsyth Central, defeating Riverwood 35-17 at home Friday, Oct. 24. The Bears play Friday at Forsyth Central, with the winner playing the No. 2 team from the opposite sub-region next week. The winner of that game will qualify for the state playoffs. With the win against the Raiders, the Bears clinched a winning record in just their third season. Cambridge is 3-2 in Region 7-AAAAA South and 6-2 overall. Riverwood has lost five straight after starting the season 4-0. Forsyth Central is 3-2 in the subregion and 5-3 overall, and the Bulldogs’ game against the Bears will offer
a contrast in styles. Forsyth Central runs the wishbone, while the Bears run a more wide open attack led by quarterback Brian Moore, who ran for one touchdown and passed for two against Riverwood. Moore completed 10 of 19 passes for 106 yards and a 5-yard touchdown to Hunter Smith. Kaelin Byrd carried 15 times for 133 yards and two TDs, with Moore gaining 72 yards on 10 attempts. Riverwood led 14-7 in the second quarter, but the Bears scored three times in the period to take a 28-14 halftime lead. Josh Kania and Will Britain led the Cambridge defensive effort, with Kania blocking a punt.
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N. Fulton’s UGA Bulldog connection Seniors Bennett, Andrews lead team with championship goals By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As usual, the University of Georgia Bulldogs began the season with designs on championships – the much ballyhooed Southeastern Conference and the ever elusive National Championship. Two senior leaders on that Bulldog team not named Gurley who are playing major roles in that quest have deep North Fulton connections. Michael Bennett (Alpharetta High School) and David Andrews (Wesleyan School) are four-year lettermen who still have their eyes on the National Championship despite their current No. 8 ranking in the polls. They point out their future is still in their hands. Four of the teams ranked ahead of the Dawgs are in the SEC. If the Bulldogs keep winning, they will come out of the SEC championship with one of the four coveted bids for this new NCAA playoff system. Meanwhile, Andrews and Bennett still have their eyes on the prize, and are working to stay focused on those University of Florida Gators in their annual set-to in Jacksonville. The two players took time out from their books and practice to talk about their careers and plans for after college. David Andrews – Dream season at dream school Among the prep school rating services, center David Andrews was highly touted coming out of Wesleyan School in 2010. He was the No. 6 or the No. 9 player in the country at his position, depending which recruiting service you looked at. And he was the 2010 Gwinnett County Offensive Lineman of the Year. After a redshirt year, he has played a key part in the Bulldog offense, anchoring as the starter the last two years. As he looks back in his final season, he says it has been a good decision to come to UGA. “Georgia was my dream school. It’s where I always wanted to go. It felt like home to me,” Andrews said. “There was no thinking when it came to me to decide. Georgia was the place for me.” Looking back at playing in the SEC in nationally important games with the likes of Aaron Murray (last year) and Todd Gurley, Andrews says he’s “been blessed.” “I’ve got to experience a lot,
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and done a lot in my career,” he said. “I’ve played a lot on some highly touted teams with a lot of talent. These are good teammates I’ve shared a lot with and will never forget.” Teams lose players to injuries and sometimes when they neglect their grades, but the Bulldogs were blindsided when Gurley was suspended. Many sports pundits wondered if the team would fold without their star halfback. Of course in the two games that followed, the team showed they were not just the Todd Gurley show and won twice on the road against SEC opponents – never an easy task. Andrews said he was not surprised at the team’s resilience. “We’re a very close team, and we all care and love Todd,” he said. “And when we found out, we were upset about it. But it is what it is. And there’s 11 other people playing out on that football field, not just one. “We just rallied around each other and did it for him, and did it for each other,” he said. Georgia has been a great experience, said the agribusiness major. He’s found lifelong friends here and experienced things most college students don’t have a chance to do. “I’ve been very blessed with my time here,” Andrews said. Andrews’ dad grew up on a farm, and he likes to do a lot of hunting and the outdoors. He said majoring in agribusiness would give him the chance to be outdoors a lot and be successful in the business world too. Andrews said a pro football career has always been in the back of his mind, but coming to Georgia has been everything he wanted. Running out of the tunnel into Sanford Stadium to the cheers of 90,000 fans is an indescribable feeling. “Playing at Georgia has been an unforgettable experience. Everything now is just extra,” he said. “But at the end of the day, I’ve lived out my dream.” Michael Bennett – He wants to play against the best Michael Bennett came out
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David Andrews surveys the defense against Troy State before calling the blocking signals.
Michael Bennett has been a go-to-guy for Georgia QBs, with steady hands and a knack for getting open.
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David Andrews prepares to snap the ball against Missouri.
Michael Bennett leaps high to catch a touchdown pass against Clemson in the Bulldogs’ season opener.
of Alpharetta High School with a lot of accolades – he played in the North – South All-Star Game as a senior, he made the SuperPrep All-Dixie Team and got offers to schools to play football. But Georgia was the only SEC team to offer him a scholarship. His sister had gone to Georgia so he knew a lot about the university. He also wanted to play with the best, and to Bennett, that meant playing in the SEC. He said he thought it was the right decision for him. Coach Mark Richt would tell you it was definitely the right decision for UGA. Bennett is a sure-handed receiver who always appears to make catches when the team really needs one. He’s a go-to guy who makes a play in traffic. Injured last year, Bennett is keen to make this year a great one, with or without Gurley. “I think we can go all the way. I think we can win the National Championship if we continue to play at a high level,” Bennett said. “We can
Florida this week, Bennett said he is expecting a tough game because Florida always plays hard against the Bulldogs. “It will take a lot of focus,” he said. “Jacksonville is always an awesome stage. This is my favorite game to play in, it really is. No matter what their record is, no matter what our record is, it is always a dogfight.” If Georgia continues to win, Bennett says he doesn’t care who they play in SEC championship. He knows whatever team comes out of the West will be tough. As a senior, he looks back on his time at UGA fondly. “It’s been great experience at Georgia. There’s a great social life here, and I met my girlfriend here,” he said. “It’s awesome here. You’ve got to love it here. You have to love the community and their passion for football. “It’s been a great experience here, but I am working on my fifth year here,” he said. “It’s going to be hard to leave, but it is time for a new season in life.”
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do it if we continue to play at a high level, continue to trust one another and the coaches and just play together. “I know that sounds cliché, but that’s what it is really all about,” he said. Asked if he gives any thought to professional football, Bennett says playing in the NFL has been a dream of his. “I hope I get blessed with that opportunity. I really have to just focus on what I’m doing right now. You really just have to trust in God that whatever happens, happens. I can be OK with that as long as I’m giving my best effort,” Bennett said. “Football has been rough on my body my whole career, so hopefully it can pay me down the road,” he said. “If it doesn’t happen, it’s no big deal.” Bennett is majoring in sports management, so he won’t be far from the sports world. “I just want to be around sports; it’s my passion,” he said. Looking ahead to playing
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The Johns Creek High School Dance Club performs their routine for the crowd.
Johns Creek Arts Festival delights JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Live entertainment, a large food court and a creative kids’ zone brought families from Johns Creek and surrounding areas out to the Atlanta Athletic Club Oct. 25-26 for the Johns Creek Arts Festival. More than 100 artists and vendors had booths set up, and there were many differ-
ent performances for guests to watch. One of the highlights of the weekend included the pet parade on Sunday. The Johns Creek Arts Festival is part of the Splash Festivals, which also produce the Dunwoody Art Festival, Norcross Art Fest and Acworth Art Fest. – Kathleen Sturgeon
Over 100 vendors kept crowds entertained between performances.
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There were many different costumes from Elvis to a horse jockey at the pet parade.
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Alan Alig brought his dog Sparkie for the pet parade.
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A booth was set up to showcase student art from local high schools including Johns Creek, Chattahoochee and Northview.
Elizabeth and Adam Edwards brought their dog Pepper out to the Atlanta Athletic Club to enjoy the art and entertainment at the Johns Creek Arts Festival.
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Ludwig Orchestra debuts 12-year-old’s music River Trail seventhgrader shows rare musical talent By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Maestro Thomas Ludwig has played with and conducted many great musical talents of all ages, but 12-year-old Andrew “Panda” Wang has won his absolute admiration. The remarkable young student was brought to Ludwig’s attention by Johns Creek piano teacher Hwee Boon Ng. “He had been a piano student since he was about 6, and then he took up the cello as well,” Ludwig said. “Next, he asked his teacher if he could learn composition and conducting.” Ludwig agreed to meet the young man and was immediately impressed. “He came with notebooks full of scored music. We sat down and looked at them, and I could see right away Panda had some really good ideas,” he said. “We began to go over pages of music and as we talked, I saw that he has that tenacity to learn more.” Panda’s mother Linda Wang started him taking piano lessons because in the Chinese community all children learn to play a musical instrument. Panda wasn’t so enthusiastic at first. He took lessons from two piano teachers, but it wasn’t until he was around the age of 8 or 9 that he had a change of heart about the piano. He suddenly became more interested in music. “I can’t explain why,” he said. He also wanted to learn to play the cello. Then he found these musical themes came in his head and began to write them down. “I started off by writing small themes. My first pieces were repetitive. Then I began writing larger pieces that were longer. So I went looking for someone to teach me composing and conducting,” Panda said. Panda is a young man who is not afraid to stretch his wings. He began to use orchestration charts that allowed him to turn sketches of his themes composed on the piano into fully orchestrated music blending each of the instruments to create a richer, more complex piece of music. Asked how he does this, Panda said it is about understanding how each instrument sounds. “With all instruments, some pitches are better for certain instruments, and
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Maestro Thomas Ludwig and his Ludwig Symphony Orchestra present “A Fall Fiesta Concert” for the opening of the orchestra’s 18th season Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Gwinnett Center-Performing Arts Center. The afternoon’s performance features internationally acclaimed German pianist Claire Huangci, whose repertoire will include Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 4 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, called the “Pathetique.” Tenor-Wesley Morgan will sing Verdi’s “La donna e mobile” from That’s a bit steeper than a Batman comic book to be sure. “I like the classics because they make me think. The sentences aren’t so straightforward,” Panda said. Linda Wang apologizes and says she also makes him read “fun books.” He also likes to make 3-D models on his computer. He recently won a competition for modeling at a technology fair as well.
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City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chamber 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:
V-14-021 & V-14-022 (Reconsidered) Brian and Suzy MacInnes AG-1 10600 Block of Nellie Brook Court - Encroach 15 feet into the 25-foot side yard setback to allow for the construction of an accessory structure (detached garage) - Allow for the construction of an accessory structure in a front yard
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V-14-026 Sue & Steven Black CUP (Community Unit Plan) 9300 Block of Heatherton Walk To encroach 50 feet into the 50-foot undisturbed stream buffer and additional 25-foot impervious surface setback in order to construct a pool and deck.
City of Johns Creek Public Meeting for Barnwell Road (Enhanced Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements) From SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road to Redcoat Way P.I. No. 0012880 On Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Newtown Park Pavilion, Johns Creek, GA 30022, the City of Johns Creek will hold a Public Meeting concerning Barnwell Road (Enhanced Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements), Project in the northern part of Fulton County. Barnwell Road (Enhanced Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements) proposes to construct a 10-foot wide enhanced sidewalk and bike lanes along Barnwell Road from SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road (city limits) to Redcoat Way and will evaluate traffic at side road locations along Barnwell Road in order to propose improvements such as turn lanes or roundabouts to improve operations. The project will also look at extending pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along Rivermont Parkway and Brumbelow Road. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions and comment on the project. The meeting will be conducted between the hours of 4:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. The meeting will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling (Chris Haggard, Transportation Engineer – 678-512-3253). Comments concerning this project will be accepted until Thursday, November 20, 2014. Please submit your comments to: Tom Black, P.E. Director of Public Works Attn: Chris Haggard City of Johns Creek 12000 Findley Rd., Ste. 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Email: info@johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-26 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers October 31, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT The MADE Group, LLC. d/b/a MADE Kitchen & Cocktails 45B Roswell Street Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner The MADE Group, LLC Registered Agent Christopher Alan Sedgwick
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 to get drunk,” according to a Milton Police arrest report. The man was seen sitting on the curb with his bicycle and an empty 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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CITY OF ALPHARETTA - PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENTS TO CITY CHARTER Please be advised that the City of Alpharetta intends to adopt amendments to the City’s Charter. These amendments provide for the removal of certain provisions pertaining to contracting and bidding procedures so as to allow for the adoption by ordinance of Procurement Policies and Procedures to include comprehensive contracting and bidding procedures. The City Council proposes to accomplish these amendments through the adoption of an ordinance which will be read at two City Council meetings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on October 20, 2014 and November 3, 2014. A copy of the proposed amendments is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County.
ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Jonathan Bulau with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jbulau@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Roundup: Continued from Page 23 will play the following week against opponents from the opposite sub-region. Whitefield led 7-0 at the half, scoring after intercepting a pass. The Knights tied the game when Jordan Ferguson recovered an errant option pitchout at the Whitefield 6 and took it into the end zone. The Knights scored the winning points on a 9-yard
run by Knox Edenfield midway through the fourth quarter, capping a 40-yard drive. St. Francis fumbled the ball to Whitefield late in the game, but the Knights’ defense held. The Knights allowed just 127 yards, but managed only 140 yards of offense and suffered three turnovers. The Knights’ best drive came on their first series, but after moving 66 yards, St. Francis had a field goal blocked. Whitefield fumbled at the St. Francis 25 and missed a
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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Fellowship Christian Paladins suffered a second straight late-game defeat, falling to Pinecrest Academy 14-7 at home last Friday night, Oct. 24. An attempted go-ahead
field goal by Fellowship in the fourth quarter was blocked and led to the winning touchdown by Pinecrest. The Paladins’ Jake Williamson, who gave his team the lead in the fourth quarter the previous week before Whitefield Academy scored a touchdown with less than 1:30 to play, attempted a 40-yard field goal with about five minutes to play. The kick was blocked and returned to the FCS 8-yard line, with Pinecrest scoring on third down from the 5.
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.
PINECREST ACADEMY 14, FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 7:
Paladins drop second straight
Fellowship had tied the game earlier in the fourth quarter on a 65-yard run by Andrew Minkert, who finished with 123 yards rushing. Shane Young added 81 yards rushing for the Paladins, who had 241 yards on the ground and 56 in the air. FCS is 2-2 in Region 7-A East, 3-5 overall. Jack Hardin led the Fellowship defense with four solo tackles and 10 assists. The Paladins close out the regular season Friday at St. Francis.
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.
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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This is to give notice that Wells Fargo Bank, NA will be submitting an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for mortgage insurance under the 221(d)(4) program. This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management and by Section 2(b) of Executive Order 11990 for the Protection of Wetlands and is implement by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for the HUD action that is within and/or affects a floodplain or wetland. Walton Bluegrass Apartments a proposed multifamily development will be located within the floodplain/wetland. The address of the proposed development is as follows: Walton Bluegrass Apartments 1535 McFarland Parkway Alpharetta, Forsyth County, Georgia 30005 Additional information about the property may be obtained by contacting the below representative. Written comments must be received by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the following address: Linda Preston, Director Project Management U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development 40 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 All comments must be received no later than 15th day from the date of this publication.
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