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Centennial Learning Commons ‘world class’ Takes H.S. media centers to entirely new level By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Remember when students would file into their old high school library and the only thing the librarian would say to them was, “Shhh!” Those days are a thing of the past at high school media centers today, but none more so than in Centennial High’s Learning Commons, the new name for its media center. It had long been an idea for media and education tech spe-
Learning Commons Statistics In the short time the Learning Commons has been in effect this year, student use of the media center has increased 40 percent. In a school of around 1,900 students, the Learning Commons has seen: • 8,766 student visits to Learning Commons before, during and after school • 249 classes met in and used the Learning Commons • 737 books checked out • 5,006 electronic retrievals from CHS databases cialist Maria Yelvington and English teacher Scott Kent. They had a lot of ideas about what “could be” at the school, but nothing came of it until they were encouraged to apply for and received a $189,000 Fulton County Schools seed grant. The grant, funded through the Georgia
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Drugs and alcohol are a frequent hassle for parents of teenage children. Recently, they have become more of a problem for county, school and legal professionals, and action is being taken. “Drug abuse is behind most of the crime in Fulton County,” said State Court Judge Christopher Brasher. “That is the reality. Most of the defendants I see are under 25 years old. When kids come to me, things have gone horribly wrong.”
Don’t run, call 911! Georgia is the 17th state to get a law passed offering amnesty for drug users who call 911 to help a friend. Anyone can call 911 if they are in the presence of someone overdosing on drugs. Neither they nor the victim can be arrested or charged. This also applies to underage drinking and alcohol poisoning. Members from Fulton County government and nonprofits held a town hall meet-
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Fast track zoning OK’d for economic development Zoning Task Force makes recommendations By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Zoning Task Force, created by the City Council to review the zoning process, had recommendations adopted including the fast-tracking of development projects that would be economically beneficial to the city when time is of the essence. This had been requested
by the Johns Creek Advantage, the public-private economic development arm of the city. Four other recommendations were also ZAPROWSKI accepted for adoption at the Nov. 3 workshop session of the City Council. That does not mean they go into effect. “It is more like the council has accepted the task force recommendations,” said
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Mom arrested for DUI with kids in car MILTON, Ga. – A Milton mother was arrested Oct. 21 at 3:49 p.m. and charged with DUI after she was involved in an accident with another vehicle. Her two children were in the car with her at the time. She told police that she was a newly divorced mother and that she had been celebrating her new marital status. According to police, Jacqueline Y.
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Suspect arrested hours after jail release ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A young man allegedly attempted to steal hundreds of dollars in food from a local store only hours after he was released from jail. According to police, an officer was in the parking lot of Sam’s Club off Windward Parkway Oct. 24 when he saw employees chasing and shouting at another man with a shopping cart. The employees told the officer the man had just stolen the goods in the cart. The officer drove through the parking lot and cut off the suspect and arrested him. He was Elijah Alfafara, 22, a homeless man, who said he was hungry and had no money. Police recognized Alfafara, who had been arrested in Sandy Springs for shoplifting and released earlier that day. He was arrested this time also on shoplifting charges for the $277 worth of merchandise he allegedly took.
‘Here officer, hold my drugs’ MILTON, Ga. – An accident victim alleg-
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Luciana, 46, was driving on Redd Road when she came upon the intersection of Hopewell Road. She allegedly pulled out in front of another vehicle, striking it. The other driver was taken to North Fulton Hospital to be treated for his injuries. The man told police Luciana did not stop at the intersection. According to police, Luciana told them she “was a good mother and that edly kept hold of his drugs as he tried to get out of his damaged car, Oct. 23. An officer on patrol arrived at the accident scene on Arnold Mill Road near Sweet Apple Road and saw Jeremy Ferguson, 27, attempting to get out of his car. It was so damaged, he had to exit through the passenger side door. The officer noted Ferguson was having trouble, in part because he was holding something in his hands. When the officer went to help, Ferguson handed the officer a water bottle filled with an unknown substance, a baggie containing suspected heroin and another bag containing a Brillo pad, cotton swab and syringe. Ferguson was arrested for possession of schedule I drugs, DUI-drugs and failure to maintain lane.
she only had three or four glasses of wine to celebrate her divorce.” Luciana was put through sobriety tests. She allegedly failed them and was placed under arrest. The children in the car with Luciana were unharmed. Luciana was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child, failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to carry a license.
Supermarkets are not snack bars ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A mother and her young daughter were asked to leave a local supermarket Oct. 24 after allegedly eating food in the store. Employees of the Publix supermarket on Haynes Bridge Road told police they saw the suspect take packaged food from shelves, eat it and then replace the empty package back on the shelves. When the woman tried to leave the store without paying for her meal, store employees stopped her. She allegedly told them she was in the area, hungry and did not have any money for food. She was barred from the store.
Alleged theft ‘family affair’
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Duluth family was arrested Oct. 25 after they allegedly tried to steal dozens of clothing items from a local store. According to employees of the Macy’s store at North Point Mall, Omar Morales, 31, Lidia Morales, 41, and their 14-year-old daughter, all of Duluth, were seen on surveillance cameras selecting items from the store and placing them in a stroller. The women then entered the fitting rooms and, when they left, had no clothing with them. A search of the rooms also turned up no merchandise. While the women were changing, Omar was allegedly keeping watch outside the fitting rooms. The family then tried to leave the store. They were stopped by employees and the missing merchandise – valued at $667 in clothing – was found hidden in the stroller in a bag. All three were arrested for shoplifting.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Roswell woman was arrested Oct. 21 after allegedly trying to steal $50 in groceries. The suspect allegedly walked through the Publix supermarket on Haynes Bridge Road, placing items in her basket, but allegedly placed other items in her handbag. When it came time to check out, she paid for many of the items, nearly $100 worth. However the items in the handbag were worth a further $50. She then allegedly walked out of the store without paying for the extra items. She was stopped at the door and charged with shoplifting.
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Johns Creek Police select Dimitri Caldwell as Officer of Quarter JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Citing his outreach to the community, the Johns Creek Police Department has named Officer Dimitri Caldwell its Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2014 – the second time he has received the honor. Caldwell was selected by his peers for his outreach to the Rivermont community, said Police Chief Ed Densmore. “He exemplifies what a community-oriented police officer should be,” Densmore said. “He’s also talking to neighbors about issues and hearing their concerns. He goes door-to-door to pass on information or get information. He knows the homeowners, and they know him. He makes the department approachable.” Caldwell, a native of New York, is a uniform patrol officer with the department’s D Squad, which patrols the city at night. Caldwell first received Of-
ing Johns Creek in early 2011. Caldwell is a graduate of the Atlanta Police Academy. “I believe the time to develop relationships with the public is before a crisis, not during and not after,” Caldwell said. “It’s a part of police work that I enjoy, and I think it pays dividends for us and for the public. It’s nice that my colleagues appreciate what we’re doing in Rivermont.” – Staff
Officer Dimitri Caldwell of the Johns Creek Police takes a second bow as the JCPD Officer of the Quarter. He patrols while the city sleeps. ficer of the Quarter honors in 2011. He began his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Atlanta Police Department. He served with that department for seven years until join-
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21, of Summer Breeze Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 8 on Executive Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, stop sign violation and brake light requirements. ►► Michael D. Rucker, 53, of Fairburn, Georgia, was arrested Oct. 7 on North
Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Ashley Brooke Bearden, 28, of Sweetwater Trace, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 18 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Erin Nichole Ramsdell, 34, of Hiram was arrested Oct. 18 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and improper left turn. ►► Antoinette Ginieve Hutt, 51, of Smyrna was arrested Oct. 12 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, no license, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.
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From left, Lynn McInytre, Centennial HS Principal Kibbey Crumbley and Fulton School Board member Julia Bernath attend a fundraiser for the CHS Learning Commons.
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retical to actual. It has transformed how our media center is used.” Kent said the grant has allowed Centennial teachers to put into action a new way of using the media center. “Schools can no longer think about education as a commodity. We have to look at the application,” Kent said. “So this allows us to create a space where the students can approach their learning in many different ways. “They can do it individually or in small groups,” he said. “They can be creative and use technology that uses industrystandard programs. They have the opportunity to use all these tools and have multiple entry points into their education.” The Learning Commons has been so cutting-edge it has already attracted interest statewide and around the nation. One of the most respected school districts is Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina, which sent a delegation to look at what is being done at Centennial. “They have traveled all over the country and said what we have is ‘world class.’ And that was hearing a lot, coming from them,” Yelvington said. The Learning Commons is a great place for collaborative and personalized learning incorporating the technology in it. “It is more like a college library,” Yelvington said. “I went to a presentation by Georgia State [University] and Georgia Tech, and what we have works a lot the same way as what they were presenting. “But our goal is to make the students more college- and career-ready by providing the tools they will be using in the future,” she said. That includes the 3-D printer, iPads and a digitizer – which allows students to draw on the computer and then print the results. Teachers use the Learning Commons to bring in whole classes in ways that allow them to break up into small groups or work on individual
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Centennial students work on a project together using white board walls in one of the individual computer rooms.
projects. It lowers the threshold of entry to try new things and to bring in new and innovative ways for the teachers and the students to broaden and deepen their understanding, Kent said. The school would HATCHER HURD/STAFF like to raise an adSpeaking at a fundraiser for Centenditional $50,000 to nial Learning Commons are the “brain do even more. parents” of the Commons, media and Yelvington and ed tech specialist Maria Yelvington and Kent say two major English teacher Scott Kent. additions that new fundraising by the Centennial Governance Council could bring to have them Skype in at their school would be a distance desk instead of taking a day to learning lab and an advanced come to the school,” Kent said. projects lab. The second addition would The distance learning lab be the advanced projects lab. allows students to have virtual That would have the seminars with business leadindustry-standard comers and experts in their fields. puter programs that could be They could also participate in joined with the 3-D printer virtual classrooms on subjects for advanced study in graphic that Centennial does not offer. design, multimedia production “For example, my AP comand CAD and architectural puter science students have drawing. virtual mentors who come in That would allow students and work with the students. to work on classwork or indeUsing virtual space, you can pendent study.
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Fulton County takes steps to keep Ebola out of schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fear and concern about the Ebola outbreak is at a fevered pitch across the United States, despite the fact no one in the U.S. has contracted the deadly illness outside a health care setting. But that hasn’t stopped school systems from implementing new protocols designed to mitigate even the most remote chance of spreading the virus. Schools in Texas and Ohio were temporarily closed for deep cleaning when a patient and two nurses in those states came down with Ebola, and directives have been issued to all schools from top health officials. Here in Fulton County, school leaders are working closely with local and state health agencies to stay informed and prepared to keep Ebola out of the classrooms. “Even though official projections on the spread of Ebola tell us that it is contained, it is always good to run your own ‘what if’ situations and projected next steps if such an event hits our school community,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. In October, Fulton Schools implemented changes to its registration process for students who are coming from, or traveling through, countries in West Africa, which has been hardest hit by the Ebola epidemic. Those countries include Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, which have had reported nearly 14,000 cases
of Ebola; resulting in nearly 5,000 deaths. New students traveling from Ebola-affected countries, as well as affected areas in the United States, will not be enrolled in a Fulton County School without proper medical documentation, and after an appropriate time frame, approval by Avossa or his designee. Victims of Ebola begin showing symptoms from two to 21 days after exposure, so anyone asymptomatic after 21 days is likely free of the virus. “In addition, we are taking the same precautions for current students who have recently traveled to and from these [impacted] areas,” said Avossa. “These students will not be allowed to return to school, or other school functions, without proper medical documentation and approval.” In Georgia, the Department of Health is the lead agency on the Ebola response, but a spokesman for the Georgia Department of Education said they are working collaboratively with health officials to pass information directly to the school systems. Recently, the GDOE sent out information from the state health department outlining response protocol in the event a student presents with Ebola symptoms, and encouraging systems to make sure all staff are familiar with infection control procedures. Avossa said Fulton Schools has been highly proactive in dealing with the Ebola situation through its Student Health Services Department. Some of the actions taken thus
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... It is always good to run your own ‘what if’ situations and projected next steps if such an event hits our school community.” ROBERT AVOSSA, Fulton Superintendent far include: Continuously monitoring, tracking and keeping abreast of updates and recommendations from local and state health authorities as well as
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The Veterans Association volunteered to do the project for the city and raise all the money. The city of Johns Creek provided 4 acres in Newtown Park for the handicappedBy HATCHER HURD accessible park, which will hatcher@appenmediagroup.com consist of black granite memorial plazas spaced throughout JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The the meandering park. Johns Creek Veterans Asso“We’ll just about make it,” ciation will unveil Nov. 7 its said JCVA President Wayne $300,000 project to build the Kidd. “Phase II will start next Johns Creek Veterans Memoyear, but that is just landscaprial Walk to honor all military ing.” personnel participating in The $300,000 memorial America’s wars from World War was built entirely through I to the present. public donations. The JCVA members were adamant no tax dollars would be used. The dedication will be attended by Republic of Korea Consul General the Honorable Seong-jin Kim, Mayor Mike Bodker and City Council. The Korean War Plaza was donated by the Republic of Korea. The HATCHER HURD/STAFF 1,800-pound Paul Via, left, and JC Veterans Association monuments President Wayne Kidd discuss Via’s donation of a bench like the one in front of them feature engraved photographs and for a friend.
colored service medals specific to each conflict. Granite benches are planned for each memorial plaza. Each monument plaza is floored with donated brick pavers, some of which are engraved with the names of the donors’ loved ones who served, rank, branch of service and years served. The JCVA is still accepting donations for engraved pavers. At the entrance plaza will be a brick facade and five flags for each branch of service, the U.S. flag, the Georgia flag and the Johns Creek flag. A gazebo will sit amid the walking paths were visitors can rest and reflect. Home Depot donated the materials for the gazebo, and it was built by the St. Brigid Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus. Team Depot, the Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force from Roswell, showed up for a service project to landscape the Memorial Walk with plants and materials provided by Home Depot. Many individuals made donations as well. Paul Via decided he would donate a bench to honor friend and member of the JC Veterans Association John Timpe.
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Contractors Mark Loveless, left, and Sammy Robinson finish sealing the seventh of the war memorials that they installed. “I was stunned, amazed and thrilled by what’s being done here,” said Via. “When I think about people who have done so much for this coun-
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Christmas heritage on display Community event honors holidays By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With the holiday season fast approaching, Vesta Smith is filled to the brim with a generous spirit. In fact, she has so much spirit, she wants to share it with the entire community. Smith heads the American Heritage Society of Georgia, a group that dedicates itself to preserving the spirit and intent of the country’s founding fathers while educating the communities of North Fulton, Forsyth and beyond about America’s original melting pot of Christmas traditions that helped build the nation. To kick off the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, Smith and her group are hosting a Christmas Traditions Bazaar and Fair and the North Georgia Live Singing Christmas Tree Nov. 15 and 16 at the historic Old Milton High School in downtown Alpharetta. “This all evolved from the mission of the American Heritage Society of Georgia,” Smith said. She said the bazaar and singing tree are an opportunity to bring the communities together to have fun network-
ing and enjoy each other’s company while making new memories. “We anticipate it being an annual event where families and the community can come together for two days of oldtime camp meetings like our ancestors did and get more people involved,” she said. Touted as one of the most unique shopping experiences in the South, some of the vendors in the bazaar are coming from as far away as Alabama and South Carolina. They will be arranged in “villages.” Santa’s Village will have artisans and craftsmen; Frosty’s Snow Village will feature nonprofits; Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Bakery and Candy Shoppe; and North Pole Village will have commercial retail and resell vendors. So far, Smith said there are more than 45 vendors offering hundreds of unique items for sale. Along with the sales, live Christmas music provided by local dulcimer bands the Hilltop Strummers of Canton and an Alpharetta group will fill the air, adding to the Christmas spirit. Christmas movie matinees are both days, as well as a visit from characters from the movie “Frozen” and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Toy Shoppe. The Little Red Barn Christmas petting farm will provide
Drugs: Continued from Page 1 ing Oct. 29 at Northview High School in Johns Creek to inform parents of what is being done to tackle drug issues. The forum was one of several held by Fulton County Chairman John Eaves. “When our children make poor decisions, sometimes they will meet the Fulton criminal justice system,” Eaves said. “We are arming parents with information to protect our children.” A panel of state and local experts as well community activists fielded questions from an admittedly meager attendance by local parents. “Something is terribly wrong when our kids have been to multiple funerals for their peers before they even go to one wedding of their peers,” said one concerned mother. Kate Boccia, a parent whose son is serving a prison sentence after he became addicted to heroin, said dealers would stop by her home and put her son’s drugs in their mailbox. This is common. “You might not get pizza delivered to your house, but you can get heroin delivered and they don’t ask if you are 18,” said Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. Matt Meyer, with “Insight,” a drug program in Roswell that helps teens,
animals for children’s entertainment. Pony rides and a Polar Express trackless train will run through the event. Children’s arts and crafts will be provided by Scoop-Itz. Bring a big appetite for barbecue, German food, Yule log cakes, German truffles, funnel cakes, crepes, chicken, fish, candy and cakes, roasted corn and potatoes and plenty more. Hot chocolate, apple cider and coffee are also available. For the North Georgia Live Singing Christmas Tree celebration, Smith said families are encouraged to bring flashlights, lawn chairs and blankets to sit in the school stadium to hear “Christmas under the stars.” “It’s an interactive fun celebration like never before bringing families and communities together,” Smith said. This annual celebration is one of America’s melting pot
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said he had the ideal upbringing but it did not matter. “I got high for an entire year before my parents caught me one time,” he said. “This is the dirty secret no one wants to talk about, and no one believes it’s their kids. But once you realize it, it’s too late.” Often, “too late” means when they are arrested after a violent or drugrelated crime. “We have a problem, a really big problem,” said Howard. “For the first time, I am having conversations with middle class North Fulton parents whose children are charged with ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ crimes.” These crimes are those that carry heavy prison sentences largely regardless of age of the offender, such as murder, rape, child molestation and armed robbery. They have a mandatory minimum sentence. Howard said as much as 39 percent of all crimes prosecuted in the county (about 10,000 a year) are drug-related.
of Christmas traditions that contributed in building communities and strengthening American families. “I hope this will be an inspiration to other people,” Smith said. “This is an opportunity to get away from the cares of the world for a few hours. We want to make it a lot of fun full of blessings for everyone.” Harvesting Hope Ministries will join the American Heritage Society of Georgia this year with such sponsors as the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Appen Media Group, PNC Bank, St. Nicholas Anglican Church and the Good Neighbor Project for this foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing, historical educational celebration reminiscent of the way life used to be when communities came together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company sharing and exchanging wisdom, ideas and knowledge. In lieu of a $5 donation at the door, families and communities are asked to consider as an option to bring a new unwrapped toy, game, book, truck, doll or puzzle for “Christmas Care Packets of Hope,” which is for children and families of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House who are not able to be home with their families at Christmas this year. Additionally, canned goods and gently used coats, scarves,
You might not get pizza delivered to your house, but you can get heroin delivered and they don’t ask if you are 18.” PAUL HOWARD, Fulton County District Attorney. While the county has a drug court to allow offenders a chance to get clean without prison sentences, he said there are only 175 people currently enrolled – and only eight graduated the last class. The court does not even have treatment for heroin or opiate addiction. Mandatory minimum sentences have reduced crime significantly, Howard said. However there are changes that can be made. “This is a real problem,” he said. “It is hurting our children and our community.” Many parents in the audience expressed exasperation at their children given harsh sentences when they may not have had an active role in a crime. Deana Holiday Ingraham, director of Fulton County Schools student discipline, said some rules have to be harsh. “If a student has a real gun in
If you go What: Christmas Traditions Bazaar and Fair When: Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. What: Live Singing Christmas Tree When: Nov. 15 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Milton Center, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta Tickets: Suggested $5 donation or a gift sweaters, gloves, blankets or hats may also be brought for the North Fulton Community Charities. The American Heritage Society of Georgia’s mission and motto is “United we stand to repair, rebuild, restore and preserve the foundation of America as one for all, all for one nation under God . . . living the golden rule of our american ancestors’ faith, life and family values, ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’” Both the Heritage Christmas Bazaar and the Live Christmas Tree will be at the historic Old Milton High School, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta, just off Ga. 400. For more information, visit www.americanheritagesocietyofgeorgia.com, email Christmas@americanheritagesocietyofgeorgia.com or call 770-653-6821 or 678-5805800.
school, the law requires them to be suspended for at least a calendar year. No intent is needed, they just have to have it. What if they drop it and someone takes it? Weapons are serious,” she said. “If they cause bodily harm to a school employee, they can face mandatory permanent expulsion. If they are caught bullying twice, they can be forced into an alternative school.” She said the rules and consequences at schools are detailed in papers handed out each year to students. It is a parent’s responsibility – as well as the students’ – to become familiar with these rules. However, drugs in schools is a tricky issue, said the panel. In private schools, requiring students to take part in drug testing is often written into the contract signed. In public schools, that cannot be required. The law forbids it. Instead, the schools must rely on drugsniffing dogs, which can find drugs inside the school but cannot tell if a student is high. Howard said the public meetings have amassed stories from plenty of concerned parents. The next step is to collect hard data. Once there is data, he said, policy and laws can change. He hopes to collect the number of users, how many deaths are related to drug use and what facilities or programs are available to help those addicted.
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Ocee Orioles raise money for team trip to Cooperstown JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Ocee Park Orioles 12U travel baseball team has not only been hard at work on the ball field but has also been working hard to raise money to fund their trip to the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament in Cooperstown, New York next summer. There, 104 teams from all over the country will compete in a weeklong
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Fulton graduation rate rises to nearly 79 percent Goal is 90 percent grad rate by 2017 BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Graduation rates for Fulton’s 19 high schools ticked higher in 2014, placing the system among the best in the state, but still well below the goal of 90 percent by the year 2017 set by Superintendent Robert Avossa. With three years to go to reach the goal, the gradua-
tion rate for the class of 2014 was 78.7 percent for Fulton Schools; up 3.2 percent from the class of 2013. In comparison, the state average for all schools was 72.5, up 0.7 from 2013. “I was thrilled at our increase [in 2014] and said that if we are to reach our 90 percent goal by 2017, we will need to see gains of 3-5 percent each year,” said Avossa. “This growth is due to the hard work of our teachers and school leaders. They are rising to the challenge, and we’re seeing such progress because
they are doing the right things to engage students and keep them on the path toward graduation.” Among area schools, Cambridge High School had the top graduation rate of 96.6 percent, followed closely by Fulton Science Academy (96.3) and Northview High School (96.2). Since 2011 when Avossa set the 90 percent graduation rate as part of five-year strategic plan, the graduation rate has climbed 8.6 percent – more than any other metro Atlanta school system over the same period.
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When ranked among all 179 county and city school systems in Georgia, Fulton Schools ranks 62nd for its graduation rate. However, when ranked only among systems with more than two high schools, Fulton is bested by only eight systems. But challenges remain in achieving a 90 percent graduation rate in Fulton, since schools with the highest graduation rates – those primarily in North Fulton – have reached a point where significant increases may be unlikely. Of the 10 high schools in North Fulton, seven have already
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SCHOOL NAME All Schools North Fulton Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Fulton Science Academy Independence Johns Creek Milton Northview Roswell North Fulton Average
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Avalon opens on time Oct. 30 with the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and NAP Managing Partner Mark Toro wielding the scissors.
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Avalon celebrates opening – with further ado Much-ballyhooed ‘Next Big Thing’ debuts with live concerts, chef tastings, fashion shows in four-day event blitz By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga – The wait is over. The buzz is over. It is here. Avalon, the “Next Big Thing,” has flung open its doors, and within are the beckoning calls of its 54 Aladdinlike stores, restaurants, upscale houses and apartments, entertainment and more. And just in time for Christmas, too. Another 18 stores will open after the first of the year for a full complement of 72. The Oct. 30 VIP breakfast kicked off the grand opening of the $300 million Phase I of the 86-acre mixed-use development from North American Properties at Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. There were smiles all around as the grand opening went off as scheduled and on a bright sunny morning for good measure. From the time residents and visitors drive onto the property, they can expect an experience unlike any other shopping and dining foray, said North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro. “Their experience will be effortless, meaningful and memorable,” Toro told the
gathered dignitaries. “When people come here, they will find that there are stores here, but it is not a shopping mall,” he said. “They will find apartments here, but it is not an apartment complex. They will find homes here, but it not a subdivision.” Avalon, Toro said, “is an experience.” When the property was first assembled by its former owners, it was called Prospect Park. In terms of design, Prospect Park would have looked much like what had come before it – retail here, Class A office there and some residential attached. When that project was swallowed up in the Great Recession, the property sat for several years while the banks dithered about what to do with it. Then, the property came under the scrutiny of North American Properties. NAP had recently acquired the troubled Atlantic Station mixed-use development and was in the midst of turning it around, when the company became aware that Wells Fargo owned Prospect Park and would listen to a serious offer for it. NAP President and Chief
Executive Officer Tom Williams saw the potential it had as the economy emerged from the doldrums of 2008-11. “We came here and saw the opportunity the property presented. We saw how strong the demographics were,” Williams said. “We had become involved with Atlantic Station, so we were here; we had learned a lot about the Atlanta market. We saw it was a very unique property. So we decided to take on the challenge.” Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach said when NAP first presented the Avalon plan that it was “iconic, transformational and a game-changer” for the entire region. At the grand opening, he said he sees nothing that would make him change that statement. “I mean how many $600 million projects [with Phase II] are getting built in the United States today?” Beach said. “Not only will this be the first gigabyte community in Georgia – streaming data 100 times faster than anything today – it offers company CEOs and regional directors a place to
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Hotel, conference center OK’d for Avalon By JONATHAN COPSEY
Shoppers take a stroll around Avalon.
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Shoppers eagerly await stores to open at Avalon.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Just days before the 86-acre Avalon mixed-use project by North American Properties opened to rave reviews in Alpharetta, the city approved NAP’s Phase II, including an additional 250 apartments. With a 6-1 vote, Avalon’s second phase was approved by the Alpharetta City Council Oct. 27, paving the way for a 4-star hotel and conference center, along with the new apartments. Mark Toro, of North American Properties, Avalon’s developer, asked council to approve 276 additional luxury rent apartments as well as increase building heights for a parking deck, Class A office building and hotel. Phase II for Avalon will also feature a proposed conference center if the city and NAP can agree to terms for a public-private partnership. There are already 250 for-rent apartments in the first phase of Avalon, along with 101 single-family homes. Rather than add more park space, Toro offered $1 million to the city to put toward any public spaces within 3 miles of Avalon. That covers much of downtown Alpharetta. As well as the office space and hotel, the plan will include plenty of apartments above retail space. “There is an overwhelming demand for all three aspects [of Avalon] – convention, retail and office,” said Peter Tokar, Alpharetta’s economic development director. “There is also an absolute need for Class
A office space. Alpharetta has 10 percent vacancy now, which is the lowest in metro Atlanta.” BELLE ISLE The city and Avalon are still discussing details of a public-private partnership on the convention center. As such, Councilmember Jim Gilvin suggested it was premature to come to council with plans for one if the deal could never materialize. His fellow members of council disagreed. “It’s very different from what we have done in Alpharetta,” said Councilmember Mike Kennedy. “This is a great project for Alpharetta and is exciting.” Kennedy said Avalon has met the city’s requirements for public spaces, which do not have to be green spaces – plazas, fountains and other gathering spaces count. Councilmember D.C. Aiken said homeownership across the nation is falling continuously, as baby boomers and millennials are shifting priorities away from owning homes. “I don’t like the idea [of apartments],” he said, “but perhaps we have found a mix where it makes sense.” Mayor David Belle Isle, in his comment of approval, said Avalon and Alpharetta are in a close partnership. “Our future is inextricably linked to Avalon,” Belle Isle said. “Whether you like it or not, it just is. We need Avalon to be a home run.”
Avalon: Continued from Page 14 live and enjoy the lifestyle they want to have.” Beach has returned from a recent tour of Google headquarters. He said they interviewed all of their employees under 30. The survey showed: 100 percent of them no longer owned a landline phone. 80 percent did not want to own a home. 50 percent didn’t own a car. “They don’t want the hassles of insurance and maintenance of car. They bike or take local transit. They don’t want to be tied down by a mortgage, and they live, breathe and sleep with their mobile phone in their hand,” Beach said. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said Avalon is a perfect fit for Alpharetta. With its
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600 technology companies encamped in greater Alpharetta, the new $25 million Gwinnett Technical College campus going up across the street, the lifestyle and the great public and private schools in the city, it is easy to see why Avalon wanted to be here as well, the
mayor said. “This will be a springboard for future development as well,” Belle Isle said. He pointed to the Alpharetta City Center already under construction downtown with the new City Hall rising as just one example of more things on
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the City Center project. On opening day, no one was happier than Toro, who has nurtured the project from the neighborhood meetings through rezoning and construction. “I’m elated,” Toro said. “Avalon has exceeded all of my expectations. Now, I will start
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‘Girls night out’ for a cause Event helps ailing child By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. – Kate Service, 6, is a soft-spoken first-grader at Kelly Mill Elementary School. You wouldn’t know it to look at her, but she battled with liver failure almost a year ago. Last November, family and friends launched a holiday bazaar to keep up with the costs of a liver transplant that saved her life. On Nov. 7, the second annual Team Kate Holiday Bazaar will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cog-
If you go What: Team Kate Holiday Bazaar Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta When: Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10 admission burn Road in Alpharetta from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. “We hold a kickoff to the holiday season,” said Kate’s mother, Lisa Service. “At the same time, we get to raise money for Kate.” With admission at $10, the event will have raffles and other prizes, and all of the proceeds go toward Kate’s medical
expenses. “It’s a ‘girls’ night out,’ so we’re making it a night out party with hors d’oeuvres and mocktails,” said Michelle Hall, a family friend and volunteer at Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) for Kate S., Kate’s fundraising organization. Last month, Kate celebrated a second birthday, the anniversary of her liver transplant, with her class at Kelly Mill Elementary and with her family in Cumming. “If you didn’t know Kate got sick, you wouldn’t know anything about it,” said Owen, 9, her brother. In the beginning of 2013, her parents noticed unusual symptoms in Kate and took her to Children’s Hospital of
Kate Service with her family. Atlanta at Egleston. “A couple of times she got sick with normal viruses, and her liver just shut down,” Lisa said. “The doctors told us that for whatever reason, her liver was working as hard as it could regularly, and when she got sick there was nothing left for it to give. He said, ‘You’re dodging bullets at this point.’” It was recommended that she get a new liver. “Most people aren’t aware,” said William Service, Kate’s father. “They don’t associate transplants with children. It’s something that happens to older people, not to kids.” Kate’s parents waited for a donor. It was four months and a few more hospital visits later before they received one. She was in the hospital preparing
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Small businesses find home among giant retailers By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Along the avenues of Avalon, amid the stately, chic retail shops, Vanessa Schepis surveys the passing crowds. The giant fountain in front of her small outdoor kiosk reflects the morning sunlight, forcing her to squint sometimes. But she never misses a chance to greet a customer. Schepis’ store, The Red Hound Gifts, is one of eight kiosks sprinkled strategically on the upscale sidewalks of Avalon. “We knew Avalon would bring a lot of people to the area, and we just wanted to say we’re a local store that supports the community,” Schepis said. “We’re a ‘mom-and-pop’ operation.” Schepis’ main store on Jones Bridge Road in Alpharetta carries an array of home and personal items, from dinnerware to body lotions to clothing. No way could she represent everything from her large store within the confines of the Avalon unit, but she does make use of every inch. Seven other businesses are doing the same thing. North American Properties, which operates Avalon, decided to add the kiosks to its upscale development as a gesture to the community that it supports local businesses, spokeswoman Suong Nguyen said. “It provides local merchants the opportunity to enter into a world-class retail environment and sell products alongside national and international brands,” she said. Larger tenants appear to have accepted the idea, Nguyen said, because the small shops offer merchandise that supplements the retail mix and further enhances guests’ shopping experience. While large tenants pay from the high $20s-$60 per square foot for their retail space, each kiosk, or “merchandise unit,” rents for between $2,000-$4,000 per month. Tenants may not duplicate products or services offered at other kiosks, and they must adhere to guide-
Nancy McMinn cuts the ribbon at her new Avalon merchandising unit. lines to ensure their display is consistent with the surrounding environment. There are also guidelines in place regarding dress code and employee conduct to maintain a professional environment. Avalon has a “visual merchandiser” available to guide the process, Nguyen said. The restrictions are no problem for Holly Jones, studio director for New York-based Exhale Spa, which operates a facility in Midtown Atlanta. Jones said Avalon management has assisted every step of the way in the set-up leading to the opening. “I think it’s a great opportunity to experience the growth here,” she said. Owner, Starla Pellegrino and man“We’re having a ager Elizabeth Gauldoni of Pooch good time.” 'N' Paws and Bakery.
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How much time are you spending coaching your sales team? Has your coaching been effective in helping them generate more business? Are you facilitating this process by telling your sales professionals what to do, and also showing and demonstrating how to do it? Coaching your sales team the right way can help them help you by generating more sales. Coaching your sales team starts with motivating them. Let them know that what you are telling, showing and demonstrating will actually help them to increase their sales. In other words, if they listen to you and follow your guidance, they will actually close more business.
... If they listen to you and follow your guidance, they will actually close more business. Once you have them motivated, you have to engage them in a conversation about the current approach they are using to identify opportunities, build relationships and close business. Understanding their current process will allow you to make improvement suggestions, or recommend something they aren’t doing that will be helpful. Coaching your sales team to be more effective is important. Equally important is getting them to be more efficient. Join your sales reps during client meetings so you can observe their behavior and offer feedback right after the meeting. Help them to develop a business development plan and teach them how to use the technology you’ve provided them more effectively.Spending time coaching your sales team will help you to do more business, and your sales team will like that because they will make more money!
Home prices have slowed the dramatic rise we’ve seen over the past 18 months, but the good news is that they are still going up, just at a more reasonable pace. We have seen a drop in buyer demand this year due to the rise in prices and low inventory, but the good news is that inventory is rising as well. While this is all basically good news, there are still homeowners who purchased at the peak of the market and aren’t quite where they need to be in order to sell comfortably. There are zip codes in
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know where they ultimately want to be so they are opting to rent for a year or more. However, becoming a landlord – especially a long distance landlord – could be risky if you don’t cover all the bases. I recommend using a rental management company that will perform all the necessary financial and background checks. They will help you determine the most you can ask for rent, find the right and reputable tenants, collect rent for you, manage repairs and, in the worst cases, handle evictions.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Institute of Medicine and Research has moved its offices to Alpharetta from Sandy Springs and will change its name to the Institute for Advanced Medical Research. The Institute for Advanced Medical Research conducts neurological research, including studies in the area of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, adult and adolescent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia and anxiety. Medical Director Dr. Angelo Sambunaris of IAMR explained the move and name change. “We wanted our offices to be more convenient for people who want to participate in our research studies,” said Sambunaris. “The name selection better describes what we do. Not only do we conduct research, but we also provide educational resources to those who need more information about these diseases.” IAMR is a leading clinical research facility and was founded in 1998. It is the only neuroscience facility of its kind in the area. Sambunaris is the founder and has more than 20 years of psychiatric clinical experience, including a fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health. For more information, visit iamresearch.org or call 770-817-9200.
NetSecure launches check deposit service ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mobile technology company NetSecure Payments has unveiled a mobile check deposit service for iOS and Android phones and tablets. The company’s system allows merchants to deposit checks by snapping a picture of a check using a mobile phone or tablet, eliminating the need for trips to the bank. The check is processed immediately, so a merchant knows whether the check is good before the customer leaves. “We want to eliminate the hassle of bounced checks,” said NetSecure President Daniel McCann. The service can deposit checks without requiring access to a bank or other personal information, and, for a nominal fee, merchants can choose to guarantee their check deposits.
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Lift Yoga opens in Alpharetta
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Business: Lift Yoga Studio Opened: August 2014 Owners: Kim Saunders, Irina Burlack What: “A full-service yoga and barre studio offering a variety of empowering classes.” Where: 501 S. Main St., Alpharetta Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week Call: 470-268-4362 Web: liftyogastudiol.com
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Alpharetta lawyer joins family law practice ATLANTA — Ashley Sawyer of Alpharetta has joined the family law firm of Hedgepeth, Heredia, Crumrine & Morrison as an associate. Sawyer, a Marietta native, currently serves on the board of directors for the Family Law section of the Atlanta Bar Association. in Atlanta. She is a member of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, the GeorSAWYER gia Association of Women Lawyers and the Family Law Council of Younger Lawyers and Women in the Profession sections of the Atlanta Bar Association. Before joining HHCM, she was an associate at Waggoner Hastings LLC and Levine Smith Snider & Wilson. She received her juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Area schools employ career-mapping service ROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Christian School in Roswell and Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw are partnering with ed-tech start-up YouScience to help students forge a clearer career path. The company’s College Success Profile uses research from The Ball Foundation, HumRRO and government organizations to create a scientific online profile directed to individual students’ strengths and interests. It is designed to help students graduate on time and improve career readiness. Fellowship Christian has distributed the
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Results Realty raises funds to benefit Easter Seals College Success Profile to approximately 75 juniors and seniors and will require it as part of its 20142015 junior class curriculum. “In addition to helping students understand their aptitudes and interests for a potential college major, the profile offers our students a leg up – an advantage – in the competitive application process, because they better know who they are and can speak about themselves in an intelligent way,” said Fellowship Christian School counselor Beth Buchweitz. “We are using it to teach students to see themselves in their best light and to ultimately sell themselves when applying for college or a job.”
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SouthCrest Bank adds three vice presidents FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Kenneth H. Maloy, president and chief executive officer of SouthCrest Bank, announced that the bank has added three vice presidents to its staff in Georgia. Deidre (Dee Dee) McIntyre has joined the company as vice president, SBA lending. Claudia Wilson has joined as vice president, SBA lending, and Dottie Williams has joined as vice president, commercial relationship manager. Williams will work out of the bank’s Cumming
CUMMING, Ga. — Century 21 Results Realty Services raised more than $17,000 to benefit Easter Seals at a recent charity fundraiser at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College in Cumming. The Party with a Purpose was a benefit for Easter Seals North Georgia, a local charity that helps disabled children, as well as children with other challenges, and their families. The organization’s primary goal is to help them have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. The themed event was called “Denim and Diamonds,” and organizers said the fundraiser will become an annual tradition. Guests of honor included McKenzie Fishback, her parents Clint and Christina and younger sister Meadow. McKenzie was born prematurely at 24 weeks. Speaking to a crowd of more than 150 attendees, Christina applauded the assistance that her daughter and family have received from Easter Seals. Results Realty managing broker Terry Swanson said the testimonial from the Fishback family strengthened the general impression of the difference Easter Seals makes in the lives of families. “To be a part of such a wonderful organization is important to us as individuals and as a company as we strive to give back to our community,” he said.
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: THE BLOCK BETWEEN HWY. 9 AND OLD ROSWELL ST. WILL BE CLOSED FROM 5:30 TO 10:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, NOV. 8 FOR THE RACE TO RALLY HOPE 5K. EVENTS: 2ND ANNUAL TEAM KATE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
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Johns Creek High School Theatre Department presents Done to Death at Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Visit johnscreektheatre. com for more info.
Where: Lift Yoga, 501 S Main St. #101, Alpharetta When: Thursday, Nov. 6 Hours: Begins at 6 p.m. Cost: $10 Info: Bring two or more canned or non-perishable food items in support of the North Fulton Charities Food Bank. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. Must RSVP online prior to the event. Online: ww.liftyogastudio.com/
What: A fundraiser in support of six year old, Kate Service, who had a lifesaving liver transplant. Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta When: Friday, Nov. 7 Hours: 6-10 p.m. Cost: Admission is $10 Info: More than 20 vendors will be featured. Admission includes refreshments and a ticket to win door prizes. Online: facebook.com/COTAforKateS
YOGA BLOCK PARTY
What: Yoga exercises and a canned food drive for the North Fulton Charities Food Bank
FALL STUDENT SHOW & HOLIDAY SALE OPENING RECEPTION
Johns Creek Arts Center students showcase their artwork at the Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd. #700, Johns Creek. Saturday, Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Free. This is the opening reception for the Holiday Sale and Show which will run from Nov. 10 to Dec. 15. Visit johnscreekarts.org for more info.
4th annual Chili Cook-off hosted by the Art Center West at the Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Rd., Roswell. Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. $20 gets you a ceramic bowl, all the chili you can eat, and $5 worth of tickets for drinks, hot dogs, hay rides, inflatables and more. Visit roswellgov.com/chili for more info.
a.m. Cost: Free Info: Reservations are required. Call 770-360-8820 to make reservations. Online: afpls.org
RACES & BENEFITS: RACE TO RALLY HOPE
What: A 5k race fundraiser in support of Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation Where: Historic Downtown Alpharetta, corner of Academy St. and Roswell St., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Nov. 8 Hours: 6:30-10 p.m. Cost: Kid’s Fun Run is $10, 5k is $30, and phantom runner is $25 Info: Kid’s Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. and the 5k race begins at 7:30 p.m. Event includes a post-race block party with food trucks, a mobile video game truck, inflatables and more. Online: racetorallyhope.com
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Book sale at Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 2 - 5:30 p.m. Free admission, book costs vary. Visit afpls.org/ roswell-branch6 for more info. Hours: Showtimes vary. Cost: Varies from $20 to $22 per ticket Online: get.org
THEATER: CREEKSIDE UMC’S KICKIN’ CHICKEN BBQ
What: A barbecue and holiday showcase hosted by the Creekside United Methodist Church Where: Creekside campus, 673 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming When: Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Cost: $8 per ticket Info: Over 70 vendors will be there. The event raises money for the Women’s Ministry. Online: creekside.net
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, Nov. 6 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
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What: A fall concert by the Atlanta Flute Ensemble directed by Kathy Farmer Where: Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek When: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Hours: 10:30-11
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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: Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 16
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What: Roswell High School Chorus performing music from Broadway. Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Rd., Roswell When: Thursday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 8 Hours: Show begins at 7 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $8 Phone: 770-552-4500
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Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra to perform Nov. 22 at Centennial High School ROSWELL, Ga. – The Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra, a competitive, full orchestra for high school students, will give a concert Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at Centennial High School in Roswell. This is the second season for this talented group who will perform under the baton of Maestro Rolando Salazar, one of the area’s most celebrated conductors. Many of the best string, woodwind, brass and percussion students from around Fulton County will come together to play. Featured selections include: • “Night On Bald Mountain” by Mussorgsky • The Overture to Nabucco by Verdi • The Enigma Variations by Elgar (Nimrod) • The Finale to Dvorak’s 8th Symphony It will be an appealing concert for both adults and children. All members of the public are welcome. As always, students and children are free. Adult tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.
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GET’s ‘Elephant Man’ probes pressures of society Director David Crowe says 19th century story has message for today By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Robert Farley said he has waited 10 years for the theater to grow in stature and professionalism to the point where it is up to the challenge to produce Bernard Pomerance’s “The Elephant Man.” It is the true story of David Merrick who is cruelly treated by nature and society as a man who is horribly deformed by disease and equally deformed by society. “It is a story that has relevance today, and a story I have wanted to put onstage very badly, so I think it says a lot when I chose David Crowe to direct it instead of myself,” Farley said. It is safe to say Farley and Crowe see eye-to-eye about this play of a 19th century Englishman who was rescued from being a circus freak to enter “society” but could never become “of society.” It is a play that works on many levels. Crowe has been a freelance Atlanta theater director for more than 20 years and has a reputation as a great theatrical storyteller. He has done “Equus” at Actor’s Express and “Venus in Fur,” which he calls a sexy comedy. “I came to the theater as a visual artist. I also did some acting, but what I love is storytelling. The best part of theater is reading the play and figuring out what it is all about. It’s
almost like being a detective,” Crowe said. “So I like all kinds of plays that are inherently theatrical and demand a visual idea. If it would make a great TV movie, then it is not for me,” Crowe said. Theater is a collaborative art form, he says. So it is all about finding what is best for the play. “You have to weed out the ‘what I want,’ and find out what the play wants. So you start not from a place of ego, but from the point of view of the play,” Crowe said. “You take the same approach with the cast.” With the “Elephant Man,” Crowe’s first read was just skin deep; it was an historical play about this man Merrick and the mores of Victorian England. “Then I began to look at it another way. It is a play about Merrick, but also how society shapes people in ways that are against human nature. Victorian England was an oppressive society,” he said. Victorian England was not only a class society, but a caste society. One could fall down but no one was expected – or allowed – to rise above his station. A man may rise “in trade” but he must not aspire to “society.” He would be “getting above himself.” The same was true if a shoemaker aspired to become a clerk. And the lower the class, the more fixed the social barriers became.
“So the question becomes, did we shape society or did it shape us?” Crowe said. “The carney man, the bishop and the doctor in the play all know this, but the doctor has a conscience – and it bothers him after meeting Merrick and rescuing him from [the freak show]. “But Merrick is not saved,” he said “He is ultimately crushed because he does not fit in.” So the play asks, are we so different from those Victorians a little more than a century ago? What do we do with the mentally ill? Many of them were turned out into the streets when President Ronald Regan closed the mental hospitals. Today, we call them “the homeless.” Drugs, alcoholism, mental illness, these are things we see in society but pretend they don’t concern us, he said. “It is like somehow these people asked for what they got,” Crowe said. That is why this play has much relevance today. “The politicians who could really help do not because it would be unpopular. So who does try to do something? The artists who draw attention to these problems,” he said. “People who see this may not put a finger on the question I ask, but if they look deeper for themselves, who knows? “The main view is, are we letting society control us or condition us in ways that go against our own moral code?” he said. “The Elephant Man” asks many questions, but does not answer them.
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JC Baptist Church has annual Trunk or Treat Hundreds of kids enjoy fun, candy at community outreach mission JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Who said it’s not fun to go to church? Certainly it was fun at the annual Trunk or Treat at Johns Creek Baptist Church Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the church parking lot. Parishioners decorated their trunks for the little trickor-tricksters to come by and giggle and of course, get a treat. Admission was a bag of chewy, gummy, runny, highcaloric, sugar-enslaved candy,
and a new pair of warm socks. The candy is for the little kids, and the socks are for those who need socks more than candy. Hundreds of children and older people were decked out in their Halloween best to see and be seen. A hot-air balloon was on hand, but unfortunately it could not produce enough hot air to get airborne – where were all those campaigning politicians when you need them? – Hatcher Hurd
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Local students compete in 2014 TriMathlon JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local elementary school students recently put their math skills to the test to earn prizes and money for their schools in the Mathnasium of Johns Creek and South Forsyth 2014 TriMathlon contest, earning money for local schools and winning prizes. In the U.S. and Canada, Mathnasium TriMathlon participants raised about $40,000 for local schools. Participants earned money for local schools just by participating in TriMathlon. “[The TriMathlon] was a big success with students and parents alike this year, demonstrating clearly that math can be fun. The fact that the children raised money for local schools just for participating added a level of community service to the contest,” said Chris Lee, Mathnasium of Johns Creek and South Forsyth franchisee. “Everyone who participated should be proud of what they’ve accomplished for their schools, their community and themselves.” The TriMathlon winners were: Grade 5: Wilson Fisher, Medlock Bridge Elementary, first place; Neel Sarkar, Creekview Elementary, first place; Aubrey Lee, Bridgeway
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ALPHARETTA 17, NORTHVIEW 0:
Raiders blank Titans to take region title Northview still has shot at playoffs By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – On a wet, cold and blustery Halloween night, the Alpharetta and Northview offenses wore invisible ghost costumes while the respective defenses came disguised as impenetrable walls. Alpharetta, which averaged nearly 40 points a game in seven straight Region 6-AAAAAA victories, managed a paltry 90 yards of offense against the Titans, but came away with a 17-0 victory and a championship, capitalizing on a struggling Northview punting game. It’s the third region title in four years for the Raiders, who have lost just one region game in that span. Alpharetta, 8-0 in the region and 8-1 overall, closes out the regular season Friday at home against North Forsyth, and will host a state playoff game next Friday against Cherokee. Northview (5-3, 6-3) plays Friday at Centennial (5-3, 5-4) and will make the state playoffs as a No. 4 seed with a victory. Centennial must win and have Lambert lose to South Forsyth to make the playoffs. If West Forsyth is upset by Johns
Creek, the Northview-Centennial winner is in regardless of the South Forsyth-Lambert outcome. The Raiders have continued the success they’ve enjoyed the previous three seasons under first year head coach Jacob Nichols, who took over for Jason Dukes. “It’s the same philosophy and work ethic from top to bottom,” Nichols said of the transition. “The biggest thing is that the kids have bought in. There hasn’t been a lot of change.” Among the differences is that the current Alpharetta team is more defense-oriented than recent Raider squads. “Championship-caliber teams are usually known for the quality of their defenses,” Nichols said. All 17 points by the Raiders came off mistakes by the Northview punt
team, as each explosive offense was shut down by the opposing defense, with the aid of weather not conducive to teams that rely primarily on their passing games. Both quarterbacks, who have scholarship commitments from Division I teams, suffered through miserable nights statistically. Northview’s D.J. Pearson (Arkansas State) was four of 24 passing for 37 yards with one costly interception. Alpharetta’s Austin King (North Carolina State) was three of 12 for 24 yards and an interception, with a 68-yard touchdown pass nullified by a penalty. The Raiders scored less than 90 seconds into the game after Northview gave the ball to Alpharetta on the 15 after a high snap forced the Titans’ punter into a 3-yard loss. King hit Myles Smith for 7 yards on
the first play and Smith went the final 8 for the score to account for the only points of the first half. Behind the running of Josh Moran, filling in for the injured Nathan Phillips, and Pearson, the Titans mounted the only sustained drive by either team, marching from their 17 to the Alpharetta 7 midway through the second period. But on second and goal, Pearson threw an ill-advised pass into coverage in the end zone, and the ball was intercepted by Dejon Rowe. That was it offensively for the Titans, who managed just one first down and 27 yards of offense in the second half. The Raiders were no better offensively, with two first downs and 43 yards after halftime. Their only touchdown came when Darryl Bivens blocked a punt and Michael Kolesar recovered in the end zone in the third quarter. Northview had apparently picked up a first down on third-and-8 from the 30, but a penalty nullified the play. After two more penalties and a loss, the Titans were forced to punt from inside their 10, and the play turned into an Alpharetta touchdown. The Raiders closed out the scoring on a 27-yard field goal in the fourth period by Ryan Kopec, who was the receiver on the long completion that was wiped out by a penalty. A 3-yard North-
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MILTON 35, POPE 7:
Eagles on verge of rare region title By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton took over first place in Region 5-AAAAAA with a 35-7 victory at home Friday, Oct. 31 over Pope. The Eagles broke a first place tie with Roswell, which lost at Etowah. The state-ranked Eagles can lock up a region title with a victory Friday night at Wheeler, which upset Roswell earlier this season. The Wildcats are 3-4 in the region and 4-5 overall. A region championship would be Milton’s first in more than 60 years. “I’d love to win the region,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro said. “The kids know what’s on the line Friday.” With the exception of their one loss to Roswell, the Eagles have played exceptionally well on defense all season, and the Pope game was the latest example. Pope was averaging 30 points a game before the Eagles almost completely shut down the Greyhounds’ offense. Along with linebacker Quarte Sapp, one of the state’s top defensive prospects, the Eagles have gotten major contributions from a deep and productive line that DeCristofaro says may be short on Division I prospects, but has “a lot of pretty good high school football players.” The Eagles have been strong in the defensive line in recent seasons, but this is likely the best secondary the
team has fielded. A.J. Beach, Devyn Wilkins and Obe Fortune have played well at cornerback, enabling Lucas Nedza, the best tackler in the defensive backfield, to move to safety. Offensively, the Eagles have sported a more balanced attack than in recent seasons, with quarterback Austin McLeod teaming with Fortune to give the Eagles a productive passing game, along with a solid ground game led by Micco Brisker and Chris Turner. Milton (7-1, 8-1) jumped out to a 14-0 lead against Pope after one quarter, scoring first after blocking a punt. McLeod passed 17 yards to Nathan Cranor to give the Eagles an early lead, and Fortune sped 49 yards on a reverse to make it 14-0. Brisker’s 30-yard run capped an 88-yard drive to give the Eagles a 21-0 halftime lead. Pope, which did not cross midfield in the first half, drove 62 yards to a touchdown to start the third quarter, but the Greyhounds did not make it past the 50 the rest of the game. A 36-yard pass from McLeod to Fortune following a Nedza interception made it 28-7, and the Eagles closed out the scoring on a 9-yard run by backup quarterback David Moore. McLeod completed six of 12 passes for 137 yards, four to Fortune for 112 yards. Brisker carried 13 times for 92 yards, with the Eagles gaining 220 yards rushing.
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WEST FORSYTH 42, CENTENNIAL 32
Centennial’s playoff hopes on hold after loss to West Forsyth By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Centennial’s playoff hopes were dealt a serious blow Oct. 31, as the Knights lost to West Forsyth 42-32, dropping them out of a tie for second in Region 6-AAAAAA. The Knights go into the final game of the regular season at home Friday night against Northview in a three-way tie for fourth in the region at 5-3 with West Forsyth and Northview. Barring an upset loss by West Forsyth to Johns Creek, the Northview-Centennial winner will finish in a three-way tie for third with West Forsyth and the Lambert-South Forsyth loser. To make the playoffs, Centennial must beat Northview and Lambert must beat South Forsyth. The Knights are out if South Forsyth wins, barring a Johns Creek upset victory over West Forsyth. Northview is
in the playoffs with a win over Centennial. Despite adverse weather conditions, the offenses were largely unaffected in last Friday’s game. Centennial quarterback Casen Conway passed for 255 yards and three touchdowns, two to Caden Herring, while West Forsyth QB Hampton McConnell rushed for 161 yards and five TDs and had almost 300 yards total offense. The Knights started their first series on the West Forsyth 34 after a short punt, but a high center snap on the first
play cost them 17 yards. The Wolverines got the ball back at their 27 and drove to a touchdown, with McConnell scoring on a 15-yard run. Centennial overcame two holding penalties to drive 87 yards to take a 7-6 lead on a 19-yard pass from Conway to Herring. Conway ran for 21 yards on third-and-20 from the 3 after the first of the holding infractions, and much of a 46yard Conway to James Kelley connection was wiped out by the second holding call. After the Wolverines scored
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
to go ahead 14-7, Kelley returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, but another penalty nullified the score. Conway and Kelley teamed up for another long completion, but the drive stalled in West Forsyth territory. The Wolverines fumbled the punt at their 10, but the Knights had to settle for a field goal. Centennial took the lead 17-14 on a 13-yard pass from Conway to Luther Martinez, with Conway teaming up with Aaron Turk, Herring and Jeremy Sartin for key completions on a 69-yard drive. West Forsyth quickly went 78 yards to regain the lead on a 32-yard run by McConnell and took a 28-17 halftime lead after getting the ball back in Centennial territory. The Wolverines increased the lead to 35-17 in the first minute of the fourth quarter and recovered a short kickoff, but the Centennial defense held and West Forsyth missed a field goal. The Knights scored when Herring took a short pass 77 yards to the end zone and Centennial cut the lead to 35-32 with 4:15 to play after a defensive three-and-out. Conway led the Knights to the West Forsyth 2 and Herring scored from there, with Conway run-
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on October 25, 2014 for Consumption on Premises of Wine and Malt Beverages. BUSINESS NAME Regal Cinemas, Inc. d/b/a Medlock Crossing Stadium 18 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Ste 170 Johns Creek, GA 30097 OWNER/OFFICERS Regal Cinemas, Inc. d/b/a Medlock Crossing Stadium 18 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Ste 170 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Manager Brent Alan Zeppenfeld
Scoreboard Last week’s scores • Alpharetta 17, Northview 0 • West Forsyth 42, Centennial 32 • Lambert 20, Chattahoochee 9 • South Forsyth 49, Johns Creek 10 • Milton 35, Pope 7 • Etowah 28, Roswell 18 • Cambridge 35, Forsyth Central 21 • Blessed Trinity 31, Decatur 0 • Fellowship Christian 26, St. Francis 21 • Mount Pisgah 47, Whitefield Academy 6 • Pinecrest Academy 35, King’s Ridge 7 This week’s games • Northview at Centennial • North Forsyth at Alpharetta • West Forsyth at Johns Creek • Chattahoochee at Habersham Central • Lassiter at Roswell • Milton at Wheeler • Creekview at Cambridge • Cedar Grove at Blessed Trinity • Mount Pisgah at Mount Paran • Fellowship Christian at Christian Heritage • St. Francis at Trion • King’s Ridge at Strong Rock Christian ning for the two points. Centennial got the ball back after another three-andout at the Wolverines’ 47, but an errant center snap on the first play doomed the series. McConnell broke loose for 38 yards and a touchdown with 1:11 to play to seal the West Forsyth victory.
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SOUTH FORSYTH 49, JOHNS CREEK 10:
Long TD run by Nalecz lone Gladiator highlight CUMMING, Ga. – Johns Creek quarterback Kevin Nalecz scored on an 80-yard run and had another run of more than 60 yards, but it wasn’t nearly enough for the Johns Creek Gladiators, who lost 49-10 at South Forsyth Friday night, Oct. 31. The Gladiators trailed 28-3 at the half, with Nalecz scoring early in the third quarter. But the War Eagles responded with three touchdowns later in the period to remain in a tie for second in Region 6-AAAAAA with Lambert at 6-2. The Gladiators close out the season at home Friday night against West Forsyth, which needs a win to have a chance at making the playoffs. The Wolverines are 5-3 in region play, with Johns Creek 1-7 in the region and 1-8 overall. – Mike Blum
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LAMBERT 20, CHATTAHOOCHEE 9:
Cougars lose after leading at half CUMMING, Ga. – Chattahoochee led 9-7 at the half, but Lambert came back in the second half behind the running of Trevor O’Brien to defeat the Cougars 20-9 last Friday night. Oct. 31. The Cougars scored on a 2-yard run by Blake Hundley and a 31-yard field goal by Andrew Gray, but were shut out in the second half. O’Brien rushed for 300 yards for the Longhorns, who scored late in the third period to
take the lead and clinched the victory with another score late in the final quarter. The win kept Lambert in a tie for second in Region 6-AAAAAA at 6-2. The Cougars, 2-6 in the region and 2-7 overall, close out their season Friday at Habersham Central, which scored its first victory of the season last Friday, defeating North Forsyth 42-7. – Mike Blum
ETOWAH 28, ROSWELL 18:
Evans’ big night not enough Hornets fall out of region lead WOODSTOCK, Ga. – The Roswell Hornets dropped out of a tie for first place in Region 5-AAAAAA with a 28-18 loss at Etowah last Friday night. The Hornets (6-2 in the region, 6-3 overall) dropped into a tie with Etowah for second, and likely will get the third seed from the region in the state playoffs, which begin next week. Roswell needs Walton, which fell out of playoff contention after a 30-0 loss last week to Cherokee, to defeat Etowah to give the Hornets the region’s second seed and a home game in the first round of the playoffs. The Hornets trailed 14-3 at the half, making one field goal from 38 yards and missing another from the same
distance. Etowah running back Tyray Devezin, subbing for his injured older brother, scored on a 62-yard run to put the Eagles on top 14-3 and finished with 210 yards on 26
carries. Etowah capitalized on a Roswell turnover to take a 21-3 lead in the third quarter, but
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Bears playing for state playoff berth Moore leads victory for 7-2 Cambridge By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears have a shot at their first state playoff berth in football after just three seasons, after defeating Forsyth Central 35-21 Friday night, Oct. 31. The Bears finished the season third in their subregion with a 4-2 record and are 7-2 coming into Friday’s Region 7-AAAAA playoff game against Creekview, which is 5-4 after starting the season 0-3. The winner of that game advances to the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs against unbeaten Lanier, the No. 1 team from Region 8. “That was a big win for us,” Cambridge coach Craig Bennett said.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ARTS and CULTURE BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2014 An Arts and Culture Board has been established by the Mayor and Council and is comprised of members of the Johns Creek Community and Businesses. The Arts and Culture Board will have their organizational meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Taylor Farms Conference Room which is located at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Please contact the city clerk’s office at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions. Joan Jones, City Clerk
The Bears played well on both sides of the ball, although Bennett felt his team “left some points out there,” after twice recovering squib kickoffs but failing to score. The Cambridge defense limited Forsyth Central’s wishbone offense to less than 200 yards rushing, much of that coming on two big plays. Cambridge quarterback Brian Moore had another productive game, passing for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 84 yards on 22 carries with two TDs. J.D. White was his favorite target, catching seven passes for 151 yards and both TDs. Moore, who completed 18 of 24 passes, hit White for 81 yards and a score on
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Monday, November 17, 2014 In conformance with the Georgia Open Meetings Law, please note a quorum of the City of Johns Creek Council may be in attendance at an Economic Development Overview Workshop facilitated by Craig Lesser and Bill Floyd. This Workshop will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (or until finished) at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions or need assistance. Joan Jones City Clerk
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Take time out to remember job law officers do for us In recent days I had the opportunity to edit three stories in our newspapers that involved local law enforcement officers. I think their stories dramatically point out a simple truth many people – myself included – often take for granted. That is simply that the job they do is not only difficult and dangerous but is a job that largely goes unnoticed by us in this community. We often take it for granted that our streets are patrolled night and day, that accidents get investigated promptly and should we ever have to dial 911 help is on the way. Within the space of about 12 days we learned here at the newspaper that it takes a special kind of person to “protect and serve,” as the peace officer’s motto states. Recently a Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy was struck at a school crossing at Coal Mountain Elementary School while directing traffic. The name of the officer has not been released, but according to authorities he will have to have surgery for the injuries. The accident occurred on an early morning when
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students are arriving in the dark. Despite wearing reflective clothing and police cruiser parked with lights flashing nearby, the driver reported he didn’t see the officer. While we pass school crossings every day and may mutter about having to slow down for the crossing guard, it is obvious by that day’s event there is an ever-present need for that officer. This one took injury instead of a child because someone has to step into the road first to signal drivers to stop. They don’t always stop. Later in the week, we saw the report of a Roswell police officer cruising an apartment area that had experienced a shooting last month. He saw two men acting suspiciously, and alone he got out of his car to question the men. They assaulted him slashing him on the arm and face
while trying to wrest his gun away. He fought them off and the perpetrators fled. That is part of a day’s work when you have to wear a sidearm as a tool of your trade. The most tragic news came when it was reported Roswell officer Scott Walters died of a heart attack at 41. I do not know the details of his medical condition, but I do know that the occupation of police officer is often in the Top Ten or even Top Five of stressful jobs, and stress can be a factor in causing heart attacks. No doubt all of these officers chose the job because it is what they felt called to do. But having made that choice they see world differently because when they don that uniform, we see them differently. Now I have a reflex action no matter where I am when I see an officer, especially if the officer is behind the wheel of a cruiser. I immediately take my foot off the gas. That is a guilty conscience on my part. No doubt many have the same reaction. “Am I doing anything that might result in a ticket?”
Roswell Officer Scott Walters died of a heart attack.
Roswell Officer John Lathem was assaulted last week.
is often the knee-jerk reaction because most of us have stretched the letter of the law while driving either consciously or unconsciously. Yes, they do give out tickets, but almost certainly with due cause. Now we may have a quite valid excuse, but that is usually for the judge to decide. But in my book, anyone who has to wear a gun to work because part of the job description includes the possibility of using it has earned the right to err on the side of caution — no matter what the
circumstance. There has been a lot of publicity across the country of officers abusing their authority, but those are few. That is why it is news when they do it. I think we should all give our police officers a special nod and even a thank-you when we meet one in the street. Trust me, they get plenty of extra-curricular criticism just for wearing a badge. But we should all think about how it would be if those badges weren’t there.
Zoning: Task force makes few recommendations
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Planning and Zoning Director Justin Kirouac. “We will wait until next year to enact these recommendations. For now, they are just on the horizon.” Any amendments to the zoning procedures will go through city’s process for doing so and come before the public. The city will want as much community involvement as possible in a fair process, Kirouac said.
Fast-tracking would entail expediting the time frame for that particular application for presentation to staff and City Council. “The truth is, there wasn’t much to fix once it got into the [zoning] ordinances,” said Councilman Lenny Zaprowski. “Our system isn’t broken.” The task force also wanted the applicant to be “encouraged,” but not required, to meet with affected neighbor-
hoods before submitting any plans for development. “The public would see it and give input that may help the developer shape the plan before filing it,” Kirouac said. Staff recommended that it only be a “suggestion” rather than a requirement because to present the plan would require it to be a “filing,” and thus harder to make changes that might be suggested. “You should get feedback
before you make the filing,” said John DePietro, chairman of the task force. To make sure residents know of plans for development in their area, Kirouac would have the Planning Department send out “e-blasts” to notify residents with emails about pending plans. The city would also put development filings on the city’s website. The task force also recommended that a developer not be allowed to alter the plan after the Planning Commission has heard it. The public has often complained that they have not had a chance to hear the revised plan or study it to see if it satisfies any objections. Finally, the task force
recommended that the length of a deferral be extended. The current ordinance allows only a 30-day deferral. That might not always allow the developer enough time. This would allow a request for a longer extension. Council created a Zoning Task Force to do for zoning ordinances what the Sign Ordinance Task Force did for the business community. Kirouac said the city cannot undertake a “full-blown” redo of the zoning ordinances because state law would require a complete revamping of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), complete with public meetings and submission to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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Raiders: Continued from Page 29 view punt after a low snap from center gave the Raiders the ball at the Titans’ 35. Lem Cobbs carried three times for 33 yards before three straight losses pushed the
Roswell: Continued from Page 31 the Hornets rallied on another 38-yard field goal and a touchdown run by Sheldon Evans, who finished with 199 yards rushing.
Kate: Continued from Page 16 tious goal in the first year of $50,000, which they exceeded, and reached $54,761 (as of Oct. 30). They haven’t stopped since the liver transplant, and donations continue to arrive.
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 delivered to a home under construction, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee working on homes in the Bridleton subdivision told deputies 35 windows were delivered at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 to a site in the 5000 block of Pasture Court. At 8 a.m. the next morn-
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Raiders back from the 2-yard line to the 10. The Alpharetta defense played without standout linebacker Jake Behrend, but got big performances from linemen Jake Butcher and Ralph Johnson, linebacker Devon Johnson and Rowe and Kolesar in the secondary. The Titans lost for the second time in three weeks
despite outstanding defensive efforts, and have lost three of their last four games, failing to score an offensive touchdown in all three defeats. Devan Johnson, Turner Fortin, Tyler Cross, Malcolm Conn and Connor Owens led the defensive effort against Alpharetta, but other than Moran (29 carries, 108 yards), the Titans’ offense was ineffective.
Evans has gained 778 yards the last four games and has almost 1,200 yards this season. After the Eagles scored to increase their lead to 28-12, the Hornets came back with a 15-yard TD pass from James Whitaker to Shakur Jackson, but the two-point attempt failed, preventing Roswell from
closing within eight points. Whitaker was limited to 92 yards passing in difficult weather conditions. The Hornets close out the regular season Friday night at home against defending region champion Lassiter, which is winless this season other than a victory by forfeit over Walton. – Mike Blum
“We don’t want her to have to struggle if she doesn’t have to just to pay her medical bills,” Lisa said. Lisa and Kate’s grandmother have an ongoing craft project, which will be featured at the bazaar. William said that their efforts have brought out support from family and friends, and
even strangers. One woman saw their Team Kate sticker on the car in a parking lot and reached out to them. “She looked at [Kate], and – this was someone we didn’t know – and she said, ‘Is that Kate that I follow on Facebook?’ And she sat and talked to us for a couple of minutes,” he said. “We must be having
ing, the employee said he saw someone had taken all 35 windows. The employee said he has no idea who could have taken them.
The owner of PPF Crossfit, 4415 Front Nine Drive, told deputies she came into work on Oct. 24 and saw three row machines missing. She said the last employee left the gym at about 7 p.m. the night before. Deputies said they saw no sign of forced entry, but the owner said the back door can be easily opened even when locked. Deputies are checking a neighboring business’s video surveillance for suspects.
Machines stolen from gym FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone broke into a gym and stole $3,000 in equipment, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.
DEATH NOTICES Randall G. Bledsoe, 81, of Cumming, passed away October 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Dr. Virginia Hughes, 98, of Athens, passed away October 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Betty Reid Martin, 80, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Lawrence Ciulla, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 25, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Little Johnson, 85, of Cumming, passed away October 28, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Juanita McGinnis, 83, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Madeline Cox, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 22, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Almon William Garner, 82, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Barry Andrew Harness, 58, of Dawsonville, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Mark William Johnson, 43, of Suwanee, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Melvin Earl Lard, 58, of Tucker, passed away October 27, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Danny Cecil Lummus, 67, of Powder Springs, passed away October 25, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Lou Ella Popham, 90, of Cumming, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. William G. Stevens II, 67 of Alpharetta, passed away October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Southcare Cremation & Funeral Society Carl Eugene Swafford, 70, of Cumming, passed away October 28, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Willis M. Thrasher, 86, of Dawsonville, passed away, October 21, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Bears: Continued from Page 31 the Bears’ first series. Brock Nielsen scored on a 3-yard run after the Bulldogs tied the game, and Moore keyed an 80-yard drive to make it 21-7 at the half, scoring on an 11-yard run. The two teams matched touchdowns in the second half, with the Bears scoring on a 21-yard reception by White and a 10-yard run by Moore. Moore came into the game leading all quarterbacks in AAAAA in passing yardage, and went over the 2,000-yard mark Friday. Through nine games, Moore has passed for some kind of an impact if other people know about her.” “It restores your faith in humanity,” Lisa said. “There really are good people in the world.” In the meantime, the family is still adjusting to what Lisa called “a new normal.” “It’s still a big change in our lives,” Lisa said. “You put on a
2,020 yards and 22 touchdowns, and has rushed for 576 yards and 13 TDs. Hunter Smith and John Hurst have been among the leading receivers in AAAAA and White has also had some big nights, with the Bears scoring at least 27 points in eight of their nine games. End Josh Kania has led a Cambridge defense that has been solid this season, getting plenty of help from linebackers Charles Mills and Trey Wolfe and Craig Carter in the secondary. Cambridge and Creekview played in the regular season last year, with the Grizzlies pulling out a 27-24 victory with a late field goal. Creekview is coached by former Chattahoochee head coach Terry Crowder. good front and a strong front, but it’s still there. The scariness is still there.” “We feel very blessed to have come through it,” William said. For more information, visit www.cotaforkates.com. To follow Kate’s story on Facebook, visit www.facebook. com/COTAforKateS.
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