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A prayer for the nation The Forsyth County Republican Party and community gathered Nov. 6 to pray for the presidential election and future of the country. This was not a political event, but rather a somber time to reflect on the country. See story page 6.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office recently took home three first-place wins in the annual Governor’s Challenge Awards. The event, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, recognizes law enforcement statewide in several different categories of highway safety enforcement and education based on department size. This year, Forsyth took home first in impaired driving and motorcycle safety. Additionally the agency took first in the Governor’s Challenge for achievements in highway safety enforcement and education, according to sheriff’s office spokesman Cpl. Peter Sabella. The impaired driving award went
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Reported thieves steal money at Chevron FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A group of thieves reportedly broke in and stole money Oct. 31 from the Chevron gas station off Antioch Road. The group of men apparently pried open the door then took money from the registers. One of the men then went to a back office and took a safe with an unknown amount of money. They left in a silver Ford Explorer. Surveillance cameras were rolling, but the men left and drove toward Ga. 400.
to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for its efforts in the past year to help reduce incidents of impaired driving within the community, Sabella said. “This was done by increased education programs, many with our county’s young drivers as well as additional enforcement at key times and locations that were determined by evaluating vehicle crash times and locations,” The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office recently won first Sabella said. place in three categories at the annual Governor’s The motorcycle Challenge Awards. safety award was won for the agency’s commitment to safety and education. riding, continued rider training and “By hosting our annual Motorcycle free safety inspections for our citizens’ Safety Day, we have encouraged safe motorcycles,” Sabella said.
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DUI arrests ►► Zeboim Christopher Chastain, 56,
of Shady Oak Lane, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 16 on Dahlonega Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► George Christopher Powell, 59, of Ridgebrook Bend, Cumming, was arrested Oct 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Roy Zachary Foster, 36, of Nature View Place, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 16 on Majors Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, too fast
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New commission will decide in January By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission voted to defer a decision until a new board takes office in January on whether to allow apartments to be built at the county’s outdoor shopping mall, The Collection. Ultimately, a motion to deny the overlay was a tie, with Commissioners Pete Amos and Cindy Jones Mills against the denial. Since District 2 Commissioner Brian Tam was recused, the board decided to wait until January when the new District 2 and District 5 commissioners will take office. The proposed expansion would include a town center with a town green where concerts, plays and special events could be held. A mixed-use area with a 24-hour customer base for residents living on-site, additional offices, retail area and park space is also being considered. One of the most notable changes is the addition of 309 housing units, all one- to two-bedroom apartments. At a public hearing Nov. 3 the board heard over 20 public comments on the topic. Many opposed to the overlay said that because Tam was unable to vote on the topic and The Collection is in his district, those citizens were unrepresented. Others said the change would set a precedent that would be hard to overcome later, that it would cause more traffic and overcrowd South Forsyth High School which is right down the road. Ethan Underwood, an attorney with Miles, Hansford and Tallant who has
been working on the project said this is a watershed moment. He said there is currently no moratorium on apartments for the county. Rather there is a moratorium on the type of zoning that allows for any multi-family residential districts. “People are coming and asking for mixed-use developments all the time and they’re bringing This rendering shows what the potential expansion of The good products,” Un- Collection could look like with apartments built. derwood said. “We are dealing with a product that is not on an even playing member of the Forsyth County Planfield.” ning Commission who voted against He said if the apartments were apthis overlay, said the planning commisproved, it would create an “atmosphere sion suggested adding office space to of electricity.” Comparing this project the overlay and it was ignored. Addito Alpharetta’s Avalon, he said it’s what tionally, he said the fact that this overthe people want. lay is legal doesn’t make it advisable. “In our comprehensive plan we say Thomas Tropea is the managing dito give us a mixed-use development,” rector for Core Property Capital, which Underwood said. “We’re just doing what is in charge of the expansion. Since we said we would 10 years ago. We are members of the company’s manageasking to do something no one else has ment team live and work in the comdone yet.” munity, Tropea said in December 2015, Opponents disagreed and said their goal is to create a legacy and bring Avalon attracts homeowners and large the best in class to Forsyth County. property taxes rather than transient “This has been something near and people. dear to our hearts and we take this A few business owners at The personally,” Tropea said. “Please be Collection spoke in favor of the overassured that we will bring all the relay saying it would put them on an sources and creativity to bear down on even playing field with Avalon and the this. We have worked tirelessly to work upcoming Halcyon development off Exit with all the stakeholders and constitu12 on Ga. 400. Others said it will give ents in this community. We will take a their customers the whole experience moment to meet with the homeowner of being able to partake in a live, work, associations to make sure everything play environment. we are doing is consistent with the deHowever, Greg Dolezal, a former sires of the Forsyth community.”
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Forsyth Republicans hold prayer for nation Group takes a moment of silence before election By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A group gathered silently Nov. 6 at the old Forsyth County Courthouse - not in mourning, but in hope. The Forsyth County Republican Party organized “A Prayer for our Nation” for the community to solemnly come together a few days prior to the presidential election to pray for the future of the country, according to the Chairman Carolyn Fisher. Moreover, the event should not be seen as a rally, she said. Instead it’s a somber event. That sentiment even carried over to the program of the event when the crowd recited the Pledge of Allegiance, read the Bill of Rights, sang “God Bless America” and of course, prayed. Lisa Kinnemore gave the prayer at the event and hoped the event will have a ripple effect across the nation. “It’s important we all be in prayer for this nation and the path we are
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Special election set for Igleheart seat Roswell Council announces special election in March By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - It will be four months before residents of Roswell will have the opportunity to fill the Post 4 City Council seat vacated last month by Kent Igleheart. Igleheart was arrested on Oct. 20 and faces charges of enticing a child, sexual exploitation of children and furnishing alcohol to a person under 21. He formally announced his resignation Oct. 31, the day he bonded out of jail. The resignation changes the dynamic of a City Council that has had more than its share of divisiveness over the past year. It also creates an unusual situation in which freshmen members hold a 3-2 majority. Those new council members swept into office last November on a platform of limited growth and a vow to protect established neighborhoods from encroachment of high-density housing. And, they have wasted little time moving on the issue by revamping the city’s Unified Development Code. At a Nov. 1 City Council meeting, elected officials appointed first-year Councilman Donald Horton as mayor pro tem. Horton presided at the meeting, filling in for Mayor Jere Wood, who was absent. City spokeswoman Julie Brechbill said the next step will be for the city attorney to bring a resolution before the council Nov. 14 calling for the special election in March. “That is the quickest we can schedule a special election,” Brechbill said. “The state of Georgia dictates when and what time of year municipalities and local governments can have a special elections. March is as quick as we can get it.” Until then, Roswell will operate with five council members, with the mayor presiding. By city charter, the mayor is not afforded a vote on city business except in cases of a tie. “We’ve done this before, if you recall,” Brechbill said. Indeed, the city operated with a five-member council for six months last year when Betty Price resigned her council seat in June to run for the Georgia House. Nevertheless, that 2015 council
bears little resemblance to the current panel. Two of the current freshmen, Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata, unseated incumbents by campaigning on a platform to restrict high-density residential developIGLEHEART ment. Their efforts have often been accompanied by a large group of residents who have cheered them on at meetings. Palermo has been unapologetic, saying his constituents expressed deep concern about the growth of high-density housing encroaching on established neighborhoods. For his part, Horton has reiterated his commitment to protect established neighborhoods, and he often sides with his fellow freshmen council members. But, he has also shown a willingness to entertain the views of others who warn that such restrictive zoning could leave Roswell without affordable housing. At a recent meeting to decide the fate of a 4-acre tract the city owns on Alpharetta Street, Horton came under attack from Zapata for suggesting that the Roswell Development Authority be granted limited autonomy to market the property for development. Zapata and Palermo expressed concern that the development authority might allow an overabundance of high-density housing on the site. In that Sept. 13 meeting, Horton voted with veteran councilmembers Nancy Diamond and Jerry Orlans to allow the authority to proceed with its plans to market the property, but allowing elected officials the final say on the site plan. Igleheart, Palermo and Zapata voted for a provision to require more City Council control over all aspects of the development. Mayor Jere Wood broke the 3-3 tie, siding with Horton and the veteran council members. Igleheart, 53, remains free on $30,000 bond. He did not appear at a preliminary hearing Nov. 3 in DeKalb County Superior Court, and Judge Tracy Dorfman ordered the case to proceed. Igleheart’s resignation from the City Council came in the form of an email to the mayor. “I hereby resign from Roswell City Council Post 4,” the email stated. Wood responded: “Kent: Your resignation is hereby accepted on behalf of the City of Roswell. Regards, Jere.”
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It’s not too late to repair the damage Ga. 400: The river that My sense is that the drives North Fulton “It has become abundantly clear that our technology has surpassed our humanity.” – attributed to Albert Einstein. I might suggest that lots of things have surpassed our huRAY APPEN manity including Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com technology. By the time this column goes to press the actual election will be over and, my guess, we will be in the “contested” phase which, I suspect, will continue in some form like a slow growing cancer. I don’t know anyone who is not absolutely fed up and frustrated with our system in its current condition. I don’t know anyone who has not been negatively impacted in some way by the process. The damage caused by this election may ultimately be irreparable. The credibility and veracity of our democratic process and our institutions have taken a huge hit. What has historically “brought us to the table” as the greatest and most successful country on the planet by many measures has been the simple concept of “rule of law” which was created by our founding fathers and which has been sustained and nurtured by our processes and institutions. We are a country of laws – of checks and balances – not one where personal absolute power is held by kings, dictators, tyrants, or ruling families or houses, and because of this we are the world’s safe harbor of political, social and financial stability – or at least we were that safe harbor. This election has edged us closer to the tipping point where we become so polarized, so closed to opinions or ideas that are not congruent with our own that our democracy and our core institutions cease to function at a level necessary to sustain stability or viability. Frankly, it terrifies me. The bad weather has been building for many years. The ability and willingness of both our political parties to effectively function and govern is at a nadir. Many politicians and elected officials from both parties have ceased to govern and mindlessly focus only on partisan posturing. A big part of the collateral damage of these phenomena is the corresponding diminishing credibility of the institutions and processes that sustain our “rule of law”. Manifestations of this system-wide failure abound. The debacle with the FBI has now created a huge fissure in our trust in that institution. The seeming unending sequence of deaths
“change” required ultimately is going to have to come down to personal change...
involving law enforcement has shaken our confidence in municipal law enforcement to the core. Recent near shutdowns of the government over budget impasses nationally are viewed as just another unacceptable failure of Congress to do its job – at our expense. The damage caused by Republican refusal to facilitate the filling of the open spot on the Supreme Court has caused unimaginable damage to the public’s confidence in our process and the fundamental viability of the land’s highest court, which, arguably has been the bedrock of “rule of law” now for over 200 years. Politicization of the Supreme Court in any form is a terminal cancer and poses a fundamental threat to the viability of our country. Yet the politicians continue to play that dangerous card today at great risk to our entire system – and in near complete disregard to the welfare of the country. I am at a loss to imagine what can change to correct our broken system. We cannot expect to continue forward with our institutions under siege, a debilitating polarized population, and an impotent Congress. This is not a Republican or a Democratic problem; it is an American problem and somehow we have to figure out how to fix it before it’s too late. My sense is that the “change” required ultimately is going to have to come down to personal change – change in you and me – and the realization that it’s not all about “me” and how everything is working for “me.” It’s not just about “me;” it’s about “us,” and the sooner we somehow begin to put our opinions and points of view in a broader context and actively and deliberately make the decision to be more tolerant, more willing to listen to others’ opinions and be more respectful of them, the sooner the healing may begin. Lincoln said that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” The division is real and is destroying the very foundation of our great country. The good news though is that it’s not too late to reverse this course and repair the damage. We still have the opportunity to do this. Let’s not squander it.
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Ga. 400 is a ribbon of highway that flows through North Fulton like a river only instead of water, it brings cars and people. It has also brought prosperity, the good schools we enjoy, great residential communities and high-pay-
ing jobs. Some say enough is enough, and we must now find ways to stop the growth from penetrating further into our communities. That is the one thing we are powerless to do. Once the dam was broken at I-285 and Ga. 400 and it punched through to connect North Fulton to HartsfieldJackson International Airport and Atlanta, the die was cast. Ga. 400 would be a developmental highway of the first order. Everything the road was predicted to be has come to pass. It has become a corridor that opened the untapped land that lies between I-75 and I-85 for development. It became a place where people wanted to live – at Country Club of the South, Windward, Park Brooke, Falls of Autrey Mill, and The Manor. The list goes on. It also has become the home to Fortune 500 businesses, start-up tech business and countless jobs from school teacher to insurance executive to small business owner. It has also changed the landscape of North Fulton-Forsyth forever. If you are one of the half-million residents who have come to North Fulton-Forsyth in the last 25 years, you are most likely here because of Ga. 400. You came for the jobs, the great housing and great schools. It is all those intangibles they call quality of life. But since I first arrived here 23 years ago, I have heard this steady buzz. We have to stop the growth. We don’t want or need more people up here. There’s too much traffic. They call it the raise-the-drawbridge mentality. It comes loudest now in Roswell because three city councilmen ran and won on the stop-growth ticket. But then every Roswell council person I ever met first ran on that “don’t change Roswell” ticket. Stop the growth, they say. Stop
the traffic to stop the traffic, they say. Ga. 400 is a river of cars and people. You can adapt to it, make those people work for you as a city. But what you can’t do is dam the river. That attitude also ignores the eastwest traffic that has grown as Greater Atlanta stretches OTP (Outside the Perimeter). Roswell has not addressed its traffic in any significant way in 20 years, save for a few timely roundabouts on side streets. But they try to keep Roswell “the same.” Guess what? Roswell is changing anyway and not for the better. No place in North Fulton is in greater need of the redevelopment. Its downtown is shabby and under-used. Drive up Ga. 9 from the river and count the pawn shops, storage units and car lots. Yet this is the city’s main commercial district. Drive down Holcombe Bridge Road. How many empty storefronts do you see? In Alpharetta you find Northpoint Mall and Avalon with high-end restaurants, chic shops and department stores. Alpharetta’s downtown (yes, you can say it has a downtown now) is fast becoming a destination for evening entertainment and events in its own right. South Forsyth has The Collection and Vickery Village. Halcyon (an Avalon clone) is going up there as well. And this is before some 35 subdivision plats are out of the ground. In Roswell, its only mall of consequence, Roswell Town Center, is anchored by Big Lots and Hobby Lobby. Its dining experience is the Chic-fil-A. Keep in mind this intersection of Atlanta Street (Ga. 9) and Holcomb Bridge Road has 60,000 cars a day go by. But they have no reason to stop. Ask anyone in Roswell where they will take a guest for the weekend on Friday night, they will likely say Canton Street. It’s vibrant, trendy and alive. But ask that same person where will they go the second night in Roswell? Nothing leaps to mind. In a city of 95,000, Roswell residents will likely take visitors to another city for entertainment. There is just that one 900-foot strip of street frontage to show off. Why is Roswell decaying from within? There has not been the political will to embrace the reality of growth and capitalize on it to be all it can be. Without that leadership, we are witnessing the slow urban blight
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Humane Society holds adoption event Rescue raises over $500 for spay/neuter program By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — So long, dog days of summer. Hello, cat days of autumn. It was a “cats only” event Oct. 29 at an adoption event held by the Humane Society of Forsyth County at Rucker Horse and Pet. The event was a success said Humane Society Animal Team Manager Angie Boudreau. Not only did one adult cat and three kittens find homes, but over $500 was raised for the rescue’s spay/neuter program. The program helps struggling owners care for their pets with a low-cost spay or neuter, Boudreau said. “The Forsyth community came together to support Forsyth Humane, and the rescue could not continue to do its important work without their help,” Boudreau said. Forsyth Humane rescues and rehomes dogs and cats in the community and, at this point in 2016, has already exceeded adoption numbers for all of 2015, she said. “With the loyal support of rescue partners like Rucker Pet and the generosity of the Forsyth community they will continue to save more until they all find a home,” Boudreau said. That is no light task, as the humane society rescues animals from local animal control facilities and also accepts animals who are surrendered by their owners. Common reasons for surrender include illness or death of an
owner, moving from a home to a rental that doesn’t allow pets or pet allergies of family members. Boudreau recommends reaching out to friends and family before surrendering the pet. “Surrender of a pet should be the last resort if all else fails,” she said. “The humane society tries to help as many people as possible and to reassure these owners that the animals will be well cared for, and every effort will be made to find loving, forever homes for them. The Humane Society is a no-kill facility, so it continues to be a popular choice for those who find themselves in the situation of needing to surrender their pet.” The type of animals getting adopted appears to be seasonal, she said, as more dogs are adopted in warmer months and cats in the colder months. “There are more people looking for dogs than cats in Forsyth County and we are not sure why,” Boudreau said. Young animals like puppies and kittens are adopted faster than adults from March to November or December. “There are currently fewer puppies available to adopt than kittens, but we will be adopting out both right up until Christmas,” she said. “Many will be adopted by moms and dads before Christmas and will be kept by their foster parents until Christmas Eve as a special Christmas present for their children.” For those in the market for a new furry friend, the Humane Society will hold its annual 100 Wreaths of Love from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10 at Rucker Pet, 3540 Keith Bridge Road. For information on the group, visit forsythpets.org.
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Atlanta Cricket Fields breaks ground Location will have seven cricket grounds By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — North Forsyth County residents interested in the sport of cricket will soon have a venue in their backyard. The Atlanta Cricket Fields broke ground in October on a 55-acre development off Keith Bridge Road, said Sriram Velicheti, who represents the group behind the effort. They are anticipating having seven cricket grounds with international standards for cricket pitch, grounds maintenance and facilities including a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse. Cricket fields are typically large, grassy oval grounds that usually have a diameter anywhere from 450 to 500 feet. The fields will also accommodate other sports like lacrosse and soccer
and will have a one-mile peripheral jogging track. The fields can accommodate professional league games and regional tournaments to host a large number of teams across the Southeast. “There is a significant demand and a shortage of cricket fields,” Velicheti said. “There are no cricket fields in metro Atlanta. This is to cater to the professional and recreational leagues and will provide for a wide variety of audiences.” He said a lot of players and members of the cricket community live north of Atlanta, so it was only fitting to build fields there. “Any part of metro Atlanta should be able to reach this place in 45-50 minutes,” Velicheti said, adding this will draw lots of business to the county. “We are expecting in the peak season anywhere from 800 to 1,000 people in the league,” he said. “If you add the families using the clubhouse, it’s a lot of people and business coming into the area. It doesn’t happen overnight. But this area is growing at a phenomenal rate, and we will see significant traffic
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LHS Acting Troupe wins second place in regional competition FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Performing their one-act version of James and the Giant Peach, the Acting Troupe of LHS claimed honors for Best in Ensemble and Best in Technical Execution. Under direction from Lambert teachers Carly Berg and Ryan Wason, the Acting Troupe won second place recognition in the Georgia High School Association’s 5-AAAAAAA Regional One Act Competition. LHS students Dani Heslin and
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Tim Welch was honored at the October meeting accompanied by, from left, District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff; Commission Chairman R.J. Amos; Tim Welch; District 2 Commissioner Brian R. Tam; and District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills.
Forsyth County employee recognized for 25 years of service FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County government employee Tim Welch was recognized by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners during their Oct. 20 meeting for his 25 years of service with the county’s Water & Sewer Department. Mr. Welch was presented a plaque in appreciation of his many years of service.
Library launches Spanish collection with an event FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Post Road Library debuted a new Spanish collection to its patrons on Nov. 1. The Spanish collection includes about 450 works, encompassing Spanish translations of American titles as well as books by popular authors from Hispanic countries. Works from Latin American authors such as Isabelle Allende and Claudia Pineiro are available. The library also offers print magazine titles in Spanish including People en Espanol and Siempre Mujer. There are also eMagazine subscriptions available through FCPL’s eLibrary service,
Zinio. “We are delighted to offer this new collection to our current patrons and hope it brings new visitors to the branch. It not only allows our Spanish speaking patrons an opportunity to experience literature in their language, but it also is a valuable learning tool for anyone who wants to explore works from another culture,” said Ann Decherd, Post Road Library Branch Manager. Visit www.forsythpl.org for information on the Post Road Library events.
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Where we live dictates spending habits Purchasing styles differ among ITP/OTP residents By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Buying habits for metro-area residents differ markedly depending on where you live, according to new research released by analysts at Atlanta-based Cardlytics. The financial research firm used its analytic tools to investigate the purchasing differences between those who live inside the perimeter and those who live outside. The findings show there is a major difference between the purchasing style of the two Atlantas. Cardlytics operates the bank loyalty programs for some 1,500 financial institutions across the country, said Dawn Brun, director of communications for the company. These programs, such as purchase rewards for banks and credit card companies, help the company track about one in every five card swipes in the United States, representing $1.5 trillion in consumer spending each year. “Basically, everything that is non-cash tender we see across about 120 million different bank accounts,” Brun said. “Based on our ability to see all that purchasing data, we’re able to draw insights into consumer spending.” This sort of consumer information helps businesses formulate marketing strategies to target customers, Brun said. “If you’re Delta and you’re looking at travel, this will help you identify where you may have more opportunity,” she said. The data can help direct businesses where to ex-
Top Golf is the ideal recreation stop for North Fulton families. It combines golf, food and drink and entertainment for the kids. pand or where to concentrate their efforts, she said. Cardlytics looked at these categories: apparel, auto, online shopping, grocery/restaurant and recreation. Here’s a breakdown of what the data shows: Travel - ITP residents spend a lot more on travel and hotels than OTP. • ITP residents spend nearly twice as much on air travel than their OTP counterparts. This trend is consistent over the past three years. • ITP dwellers devote 1 percent more of their total spending on hotels and lodging, and where they’re spending their dollars is changing. Home sharing services like airbnb and vrbo are starting to displace hotel spend with these city lovers. Apparel - ITP residents spend a lot more on cloth-
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Halcyon names first tenant Upscale dine-in movie theater comes to Forsyth By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The first of its kind in Georgia and the third in the nation, CMX, a state-of-the-art cinema venue will soon call Halcyon home. This is the first tenant named for the mixed-use development off Exit 12 on Ga. 400. Real estate group RocaPoint Partners, which co-owns Halcyon, announced Oct. 31 that CMX will anchor the development. The theater will have 10 screens, 500 seats, 38,000 square feet and is slated to open April 2018. This marks CMX’s first metro Atlanta location and its third in the country after Chicago and Miami. The group is choosing its locations at “select high-end retail venues across the country.” “Our Atlanta theater positions CMX in one of the fastest growing cities in the
U.S.,” said Jaime Rionda, CMX’s CEO. “The CMX experience sets a new standard in premium movie-going, and we look forward to being a part of the exciting Halcyon village.” Additionally the theater will offer fullservice gourmet in-seat dining, an assortment of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Oversized recliners, swivel tables, service push buttons and storage compartments are also offered at each seat. This will be Forsyth County’s only dinein movie theater. The design is intended to “seamlessly weave” into Halcyon’s walkable community. “CMX perfectly weaves into the magnetic tenant mix we are looking to bring to Halcyon,” said Patrick Leonard, principal of RocaPoint Partners. “This particular chain gives us the entertainment venue we wanted: The plush viewing rooms offer moviegoers the cozy feeling of watching a film with friends, the luxury of having a full wait staff and gourmet dining options.” Halcyon is set to include more than 480,000 square feet of office and retail, two hotels and 690 residential units once completed.
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Emerson donates to FAST to further STEM education ROSWELL, Ga. — Emerson’s Electronics and Solutions recently donated $20,000 for a new coding program at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology. The donation will help fund new equipment in the course, which will teach the fundamentals of computer and web programming. “STEM education is shaping the next generation of engineers, innovators and all of our students who are coming of age in an increasingly technical and software driven world,” said Mark Dunson, group vice president of Emerson’s Electronics and Solutions business. “We see this dynamic not only in our business and across the
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Economic Development recently announced that Hi-Rez Studios will expand, creating 75 additional jobs at its headquarters in Alpharetta. Throughout the next twelve months, Hi-Rez Studios will lease an additional 9,000 square feet to expand its Alpharetta headquarters. The company currently employs 275 employees and last year added offices in the UK and China. “Our business growth requires exceptional talent both technical and artistic”, said Todd Harris, chief operating officer of Hi-Rez Studios. “Metro Atlanta continues to be a great source for programmers and digital artists with a much more affordable cost of living compared to alternate game development hubs like California.” The new Alpharetta jobs will include software developers, digital artists, web developers, customer service and marketing personnel.
Northside Cancer Institute receives national achievement ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has recently granted its Outstanding Achievement Award to the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Northside has received the recognition for every survey performed since the award’s inception in 2004.
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients and raises the bar on quality cancer care, with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness about quality care choices among cancer patients and their loved ones. “This award exemplifies Northside’s ongoing commitment to providing high quality, multidisciplinary cancer care as a comprehensive, community hospital Cancer Institute,” said Patti Owen, director of the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. “We are so pleased to have received it for a fifth consecutive survey; it is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and staff.”
Georgia CALLS appoints Mathew Wojteczko ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia CALLS, an organization that helps to rebuild and reestablish families facing homelessness, has recently appointed Mathew Wojteczko as the Director of Community Engagement. Wojteczko will focus on building support in the community, fundraising and promotion of WOJTECZKO Georgia CALLS. His responsibilities include business development, marketing, branding and management of the nonprofit’s events. For information about Georgia CALLS, visit gacalls.org.
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CALENDAR Where: King’s Ridge Student Center Stage, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta Cost: $5 for students, $10 for adults More info and tickets: kingsridgecs.org
MILTON LITERARY FESTIVAL Celebrate local authors and the importance of literacy with the second annual Milton Literary Festival. This 2016 event will feature 40 participants, including award-winning writers and illustrators. Wine tastings, workshops, book club conventions, and kids’ activities make this event a fun opportunity for all ages. The festival will be held all day Nov. 11-12 across multiple venues in Milton. For more information and a full lineup, visit miltonliteraryfestival.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.
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What: The city of Alpharetta invites everyone to join them in honoring America’s veterans. The tribute will include a speech by Mayor David Belle Isle, a laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute, live music and keynote speaker. When: Friday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall’s Brooke Street Park. 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. More info: alpharetta.ga.us
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What: This free workshop is an opportunity for Alpharetta residents to improve their photography skills with Alpharetta’s Wild Side. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: tporter@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6200
BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY
What: Residents of Roswell and Milton are invited to clean out their garages, basements and attics and dispose of unwanted items at no charge. A full list of accepted items can be found online. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com
HOLIDAY MARKET
What: Kickstart the holiday shopping at this multi-vendor event benefiting Meals by Grace, a fill ministry feeding the hungry of Forsyth County. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Midway Methodist Church, 5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta More info: mmkelley@forsythco.com
MINI JOB FAIR
What: The Rotary Club of Roswell will be hosting a mini job fair. Meet with
prospective employees, participate in workshops and network with other jobseekers. When: Monday, Nov. 14, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
What: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will host its 6th annual Alpharetta Community Thanksgiving Service with music and offerings for local charities and hurricane relief. When: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta More info: staidans.org
BREATHE BETTER FORSYTH
What: Get a free lung function test administered by health care professionals with a one-on-one consultation. Appointments are required. When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3-7 p.m. Where: Northside Hospital, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming More info and registration: 404-8455555
HIGHLAND MANOR HOLIDAY MARKET What: Get holiday shopping done early with 20 artists and other vendors who will have a wide variety of beautiful gift ideas. Guests can fill out a ballot for a chance to win one of six door prizes. When: Nov. 11-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Highland Manor Club House, 1700 Windsor Cove, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ events/1752746164987683/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GUYS AND DOLLS
What: King’s Ridge Christian High School will be performing their award-winning production of “Guys and Dolls.” Enjoy a musical world of gamblers and gangsters. When: Nov. 11-12, times vary
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
What: The Georgia Ensemble Theatre for Youth will present the story of Junie B. Jones’ first day of first grade. Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses, and all of Junie’s friends are changing. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org
ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
What: The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra will perform their fall concert, featuring music from Schubert’s Rosamunde performed by local talent. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 3-5p.m. Where: Chambers in Roswell Brookdale, 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell More info: alpharettasymphony.com
JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL
What: JC Poetry festival includes featured poets Rupert Fike, leading a workshop on “Poems and the Spoken Word,” and Ginger Murchison, conducting a workshop on “Grammar: the Way to Intensity in Poems.” When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov
HARP CONCERT
What: Harpist Lisa Handman, a nationally-renowned professional, will present a free concert in honor of The Friends of the NE/Spruill Oaks Library. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING
What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents “On The Verge, or the Geography of Yearning.” Part “Twilight Zone”, part “Back to the Future,” don’t miss this witty and whimsical safari through place and time. When: Nov. 3-20, times vary Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: get.org
SYNERGY
What: Thirteen artists from the Brushwork Society of Atlanta will present their artwork in the 2016
exhibition. Enjoy a variety of paintings, including landscape, still life and figurative work. All are for sale. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 30 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: thebrushworksociety.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Milton Library Barn will be hosting a book sale for all community members to attend. Proceeds will go toward supporting the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: comments@co.fulton.ga.us
READ TO A PUPPY
What: Come and read to Shadow from Humane Hearts of Forsyth County. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud to a friendly pup. Each child gets 15 minutes to read one-onone with Shadow. Ages 5 - 11. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: liane.wagner@ fultoncountyga.gov
HAPPY TAILS/READING PAWS
What: The Happy Tails/READing Paws program helps improve children’s reading and communication skills by reading to a trained therapy dog and its handler. When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or 770-640-3075
SPEECH CRAFT
What: Build poise and confidence for speaking in front of all kinds of audiences, big and small. Master the art of public speaking without feeling terrified or embarrassed. Adult and teen classes will be held simultaneously. When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735
FALL LEAVES
What: Students will create an art piece using watercolors and pastels with Out of the Box Art Studio. May get messy, so please dress children accordingly. Ages 6-11. Reservation required. When: Monday, Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: comments@ co.fulton.ga.us
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
What: Join the community on the second Monday of each month for Family Game Night. The library provides multiple board games that will lead to hours of fun. No registration needed. When: Monday, Nov. 14, 5-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: rebecca.doom@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735
BUDDING ARTIST COLLECTIVE
What: Join the community for fun and easy arts and crafts led by Ms. Libby with My Clayground. Space is limited. Ages 5-10. When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: VIOLET
What: Act3 Productions will perform “Violet,” a musical about a young woman in search of a miracle. The story of healing will resonate with anyone trying to find his or her place in the world. When: Nov. 4-19, times vary Where: Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: act3productions.org
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Chattahooche Delayed Harvest trout fishing off to a great start Delayed Harvest trout fishing in northern Georgia is getting off to a great start this year. Running from Nov. 1 through May 14 on sections STEVE HUDSON of five Georgia Get Outside Georgia, streams, the Chattahoochee Media Group Delayed Harvest season gives trout fishing enthusiasts a unique opportunity to enjoy fishing for trout during the colder months of late fall, winter and early spring. Special artificial-only and catchand-release regulations help ensure that there will be plenty of fish in the river, and anglers are enjoying some great fishing on Georgia’s five Delayed Harvest streams, including Atlanta’s own Chattahoochee. The “DH” section of the Chattahoochee extends from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to U.S. 41. Several units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – including Paces Mill and Whitewater – provide access to the Delayed Harvest water. What’s been working? Fly fishers I spoke with report good catch rates on a variety of different flies, including orange and yellow Y2Ks, pink or chartreuse San Juan Worms, and small midges such as the Copper John or Blue Assassin. These should be fished deep with plenty of weight to get them down toward the bottom where the fish tend to hang out. Bright or flashy streamer patterns, which imitate minnows, have also been effective. Spinning enthusiasts are also reporting some great days, using single-hook Mepps Spinner or Roostertails in bright colors. A simple leadheaded jig with a curly-tailed white grub has been working too, especially when fished through the deeper areas. The generally low water levels in the Chattahoochee right now have actually made Delayed Harvest trout fishing easier compared to how it was during the higher-water periods that were so common in the river last year. Lower water makes wading easier, allowing anglers to access more water, and that often translates into great days of fishing. Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources has done a great job of stocking each of the state’s DH streams, and the fishermen I’ve talked
The Delayed Harvest trout season is now open at Amicalola Creek as well as other places around Georgia. to have reported good numbers of fish as well as some surprisingly sizeable fish. My personal best so far is a rainbow of about 18 inches, with several brown trout in the 15-16 inch range. Thank you, Georgia DNR, for a job well done! Want to learn more about Delayed Harvest fishing in Georgia? This Thursday evening, Nov. 10, I’ll be at Alpharetta Outfitters, 79 South Main St., presenting a special program on DH fishing in Georgia. We’ll be taking a look at what it takes to successfully fish these streams, with a special focus on flies and tactics that are proven to work for DH fish. In addition, we’ll profile each of the state’s five Delayed Harvest streams. The program starts at 7 p.m., and it’s free. Contact Alpharetta Outfitters at alpharettaoutfitters.com to reserve a seat. I hope to
see you there! You can find complete info on the Delayed Harvest waters, including applicable regulations and maps of the state’s DH streams, at georgiawildlife. com Learn more about each of Georgia’s great Delayed Harvest trout streams in Steve Hudson’s comprehensive 84-page book entitled “Georgia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.” Packed with info on access and tactics for each of Georgia’s DH streams, it’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com
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Old age can be a time of discovery, joy and CELEBRATION! By Brooke Walls Sales Manager, Celebration Village What does it mean to celebrate life as we age? Most commonly people fear growing old, or think of it as a time when life’s possibilities will be limited. All too often people think that life will end at the retirement home door—that it is loveless and lonely, with death hovering close by. But there is a way to successfully age. It can be a time of self-recreation, of nurturing interests, of discovering new lifestyles—to grow, achieve, learn, share, educate, create, invent and celebrate what’s to come. It begins with the choice of where to spend your precious golden years, and whether or not the lifestyle it offers empowers you to remain independent, active and engaged in life—allowing you to retain purpose for as long as possible. This lifestyle is one that celebrates life and is the core principle of Masterpiece Living’s Successful Aging. Masterpiece Living is a unique, research-based initiative, developed in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic, and offers a whole-person wellness lifestyle. Findings from a 10-year study by the MacArthur Foundation revealed that 70% of the way you age physically and 50% of how you age mentally is dependent on lifestyle and the choices you make, rather than genetics. This means everything from your activities to your social connections to your stress level can be major factors in how quickly you age. Further, the Successful Aging study determined the best practices to help seniors live longer, healthier, and happier lives. It all comes down to celebrating life to the fullest, and providing
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Jingle Jog supports foster children FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Jingle Jog, a charity run sponsored by the Forsyth County Community Connection, raises funds for the organization’s Foster Family Initiative and is seeking participants. The mission of Forsyth County Community Connection is to connect the needs of children to agencies to create pathways so that every family is
healthy, engaged and self-sufficient. “This is a great event for the Forsyth County Community Connection and our community,” said Niki Colella, Executive Director. “The run raises funds to recruit and support foster families for children in our county. We encourage everyone to get involved and help us support this program that is so vital to our community. It is a fun event, but
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Roswell wins region title in nail-biter against Cherokee Hornets thwart late Warrior comeback attempt, win 20-14 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga.- With Roswell and Cherokee both entering Friday’s matchup with 4-0 region records, the Region 5-AAAAAAA title would be awarded to the winner. Roswell (10-0, 5-0) held off three late Cherokee (6-4, 4-1) comeback attempts to claim its second straight region title with a 2014 win. It certainly was not the most fundamentally sound win for the Hornets as Roswell lost two fumbles, threw two interceptions, had a field goal blocked and had what would have likely been a game-sealing touchdown called back on penalties. However, Roswell’s defense managed to fend off three potential game-tying Cherokee drives in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, sealing the win for the Hornets in thrilling fashion. Roswell led 20-14 with under five minutes remaining with the ball deep in
its own territory when a Sheldon Evans fumble was recovered by the Warriors. Cherokee took over on Roswell’s 11yard line and looked poised to takes its first lead of the game in the final minutes. But just two plays later, Xavier McKinney intercepted a pass and streaked down the sideline 94-yards for a touchdown, which would have likely put the game out of reach for the Warriors. However, a block in the back, as well as an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, negated the touchdown. Due to the penalties, Roswell was forced to start its drive from its own 39-yard line. Roswell was forced three-andout, and Turner Barckhoff’s punt put Cherokee at its own 14-yard line with 1:45 left in the game. Thirty seconds later, Max Boyd would recover a fumble caused by a swarm of Hornets pressuring Cherokee’s quarterback. Roswell took over on the Cherokee 29-yard line with 1:15 remaining. After two kneels and a short run, Turner Barckhoff lined up for a 17yard field goal that gave the Hornets another chance to put the game away. Cherokee, looking to keep its hopes for the region championship alive, blocked the kick, giving the Warriors another
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Milton Literary Festival Festival returns with author events, art, children’s activities By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. - The second annual Milton Literary Festival Nov. 11-12 promises a bounty of book-related activities for readers, writers and residents looking to interact with their favorite local and regional authors. Building on its inaugural year, the 2016 event will feature 40 participants – from award-winning writers and illustrators to an Athens-based publisher – celebrating the written and spoken word in a range of forums. Readings, book signings, panel discussions and workshops will join a wine tasting, lunch with chefs and a wrap-up at an Irish pub, treating book lovers to a host of new offerings, including an art exhibit and a full day of children’s activities. Wayne Boston, Milton’s community builder and one of the festival’s organizers, planned this year’s schedule with the help of a committee that included local authors Kimberly Brock and Rona Simmons, who led the effort to secure participants. Boston said the goal of the ongoing event is to “bring well-known, Georgia area authors to Milton to interact with the reading public through panel discussions, workshops and other learning opportu-
nities.” This year’s festivities will kick off Nov. 11 at Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable, 850 Hickory Flat Road, with readings, a wine tasting and appearances by Ellen Malphrus and Cassandra King, the festival’s honorary guest author and widow of the best-selling novelist Pat Conroy. Saturday, Nov. 12, will feature a full day of panel discussions, workshops and children’s events – all free. Keynote speaker Lynn Cullen will be followed by authors discussing nonfiction, writing for teens, fiction, suspense, writing for children, poetry and memoir writing. A publishing workshop, “It’s Up to You: Traditional vs DIY,” is also scheduled. All panel discussions and workshops will be held at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta. “Plus, this year we are involving the Milton Library in many of our activities with a particular focus on children and young readers,” Boston said. Children’s events will be held throughout the day and will include readings, face painting and opportunities to read to a CAREing Paws therapy dog. “Something very new is the Book Trail we are building outside behind the library,” Boston said. “It will be a walking tour for children featuring pages from the book ‘Because of an Acorn’ by Lola Schaefer. Plans are for this to be a permanent feature in our community.” Also new to the festival lineup this year will be a one-day venue for emerging artists and an exhibition of fine arts. Planned in partnership with Alpha Arts
Guild, Boston said, “We hope to expand this aspect of our festival in future years.” At 3 p.m., the festival’s focus will shift to a retrothemed book club “hookup” hosted by six featured authors: Kimberly Belle, Amber Brock, Kimberly Brock, Valerie Joan Connors, Colleen Oakley and George Weinstein. Entertainment will be provided by music and cast members from “Ruby and the Bookmarks,” an original work by local playwright Bill Purdie. Activities will conclude with Bourbon & Bards, an open mic poetry reading and closing “mingle” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the patio of Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, 12650 Crabapple Road. For a full list of participants as well as the festival’s schedule and registration information, go to miltonliteraryfestival.com. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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This year at the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the board brought in Dr. Jeremy Bennett as Director of MBA programs and added in specialization in technology leadership as a program option to meet the growing workforce needs.
UNG MBA program incorporates technology leadership FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The University of North Georgia has produced generations of business leaders who have helped the northeast region of Georgia succeed, and is making advancements to continue this. “Beginning this fall, students are provided a new required course in professional development and may now seek an additional certificate in technology leadership. We are continuing to monitor the region’s needs,” said Dr. Donna Mayo, Dean of the Cottrell College. The technology leadership specialization will provide essential managerial skills for technology- sector professionals. There is also an option to get a graduate certificate in technology leadership over the course of the summer semester. The programs were developed in consultation with technology companies to ensure a curriculum with immediate benefits. “In a region with well over 1,000 technology companies, this is a high
demand addition to our offerings,” said Dr. Jeremy Bennett, Director of the Cottrell MBA program. “As a part-time program, the technology leadership certificate is an excellent option for students seeking to further their careers while maintaining full-time employment.” The certificate may be completed as part of the MBA program, or as a non-degree seeking graduate student. In addition to new programming, the Cottrell MBA has built new networking partnerships to benefit students. “We believe community involvement and communication is a critical component to success for our students,” said Bennett. “Cottrell MBA students now have access to over 170 networking events throughout the region at no additional cost.” For information on the Cottrell MBA, individuals can register for an information session at ung.edu or call 470-239-3030.
SFHS teacher granted Dwight Love award FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School’s Carol Sikes was awarded the Dwight Love Award by the Georgia Council of Teacher of Mathematics. Fellow math teachers from across the state of Georgia nominated and voted Ms. Sikes for this prestigious award. This award is presented to a teacher in Georgia who models excellence in the profession and in life; gives much to others beyond the classroom as a mentor, teacher, leader and is a member of the GCTM. Ms. Sikes has been teaching for 14
years, the last 10 years at South Forsyth High School. Her experiences range from teaching AP Calculus and AP Statistics to coaching the Georgia ARML team comprised of math students across the state of Georgia competing in nationwide competitions. She has also been a Georgia Governor’s Honors Program math teacher for 10 years. South Forsyth High School considers her to be an incredibly valuable asset to the math department and congratulates her on an award well-deserved.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than 100 bowlers participated in the Bowl for Kids charity outing, held at the Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center. Corporate sponsors participated to help recruit mentors and support mentoring. “Bowl for Kids raises funds to help us match boys and girls with caring mentors. Thank you to everyone who joined us to support our children. This is such a great community, but there is a gap in many families that don’t have the benefit of two adults. Mentor Me is about providing positive role models for those children. It changes their lives, and at the same time, makes our community stronger and an even better place to live,” said Jayne Iglesias, Board Chair of Mentor Me. Mentor Me matches volunteer adults with children ages 6-17, who need and want mentors. Men are matched with boys, and women are matched with girls. They share everyday activities such as sports, movies and other events. Children involved in the Forsyth County program have demonstrated increased self-con-
Ga 400: Continued from Page 8 creeping in. With A-level developments leapfrogging over Roswell, second- and now third-tier development fill the vacuum. There is no redevelopment of older commercial property because city government strips commercial property owners of any incentives to do so. A case study is the Roswell project called River Walk. They brought the city a wonderful $500 million project ready to redevelop the southwest corner of Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400. That is the most underused commercial property in North Fulton. It finally died from the unwillingness of the City Council to bring it forward. Too much traffic, you say? The traffic is already here. There are no projects that Roswell could approve that would significantly affect the daily traffic that is already here. What the city needs would be a destination where people stop in the city, spend money in the city. Better still are projects that allow people to live in the city. Downtowns thrive when people live there. Without residents they are dead and lifeless. Redevelopment also provides a wealth of property and business taxes
Mentor Me volunteer Hugh Humphrey was matched with Trey. “I was fortunate to grow up with my father and mother,” Hugh said. “But I had a great experience with mentors outside my family, so I know the influence mentors can have on a young person.” fidence and self-esteem. Also, they show measured improvement in academic performance and behavior. To make a donation to the organization, contact Sylvia Cardona at sylvia@mentormenorthga.org. that would ease the burden on homeowners. The tide is still rising up Ga.400. So you can plan for the growth and make the very best of the opportunities that river presents. Or you can sit back and do nothing – and Roswell has had 20 years of nothing – and watch the city’s pre-eminence in the region disappear. What you can’t do is stop the clock. Alpharetta had a plan in the 1980s to make the coming growth work for it. South Forsyth is poised to do the same. There is no holding back the tide. The time has come for Roswell to get off the sidelines. Look inside the perimeter. Two DeKalb cities had the same wave come over it. Chamblee is today a shadow. Decatur said no, we are going to use the tools we have to adapt and be a vibrant city. And it did. Look what the other OTP cities of Duluth, Suwannee, Woodstock and Norcross have done. These are all cities that have reinvested in themselves to retain their identities while being proactive in handling growth. Roswell will have to face the reality Ga. 400 presents. What will become of those empty storefronts without a plan? More pawn shops? Title loan offices? Roswell must shape its destiny or it is destined to be shaped by others.
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Region titles and playoff berths decided in final week Five local teams claim region titles in final games of regular season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com
vailed in a close contest against West. South’s defense held West to just over 100 yards of total offense, while backup quarterback Drew Morris, who replaced injured Davis Shanley, compiled over 150 yards and two touchdowns. Julian Mingo added a rushing touchdown for South, the eventual game-winning score, in the third quarter. South will host Parkview this week, while West will travel to take on Brookwood.
ROSWELL 20, CHEROKEE 14
In the de-facto Region 4-AAAAAAA championship game, Roswell claimed the region title with a close win over Cherokee. Leading 20-14 in the final minutes, Roswell’s defense stopped three late comeback attempts by the Warriors with an interception by Xavier McKinney, a fumble recovery by Max Boyd and a Boyd sack to run out the clock, all in the final five minutes of the game with Roswell leading by six. Roswell quarterback Malik Willis hit Kentrell Barber for a touchdown pass, Sheldon Evans scored on a six yard rush, and Turner Barckhoff hit field goals of 40 and 21 yards in the win. Roswell will host Pebblebrook in the first round of the playoffs.
Lambert had the opportunity to capture the Region 5-AAAAAAA title against Milton on Oct. 28 but fell to the Eagles after a fourth-quarter comeback. Last week, Lambert left no doubt, earning the school its first football region championship with a dominant victory over Forsyth Central. Lambert quarterback Richie Kenney threw for over 230 yards in the win with three touchdowns. The Longhorns led 46-0 at the half. Lambert will host Central Gwinnett in the first round of the playoffs.
MILTON 38, NORTH FORSYTH 15
Milton earned a playoff berth with a big win over North Forsyth last Friday in a game that would earn the winner a playoff berth and end the loser’s season. Milton’s offense accumulated 390 yards of total offense, while its defense held North to under 250 yards. Milton’s Soloman Vanhorse rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Milton ended the regular season at 5-5 and is back in the playoffs after missing out on a playoff berth last season.
Just two years removed from a 1-19 slump, Johns Creek is region champion. The Gladiators entered the game in control of their own destiny, and with the win, they secured their first-ever region title with a lopsided win over Dunwoody. Quarterback Zach Gibson threw two touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in the win. Matthew Taylor, who surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season in the win, also scored on a 9-yard run. Johns Creek will host Hughes in the first round of the playoffs this Friday.
Cambridge blew out North Atlanta in its season finale, opening a 25-point lead at halftime and shutting out North Atlanta in the second half to finish the regular season at 6-4 overall. Cambridge will travel to face Mays this Friday.
POPE 34, NORTHVIEW 27
A frustrating season for the Northview Titans came to an end with a close loss to Pope in the season finale. After making the playoffs for the past two years, Northview finished this year with a 2-8 overall record. The Titans were 2-6 in region play.
In a game deciding who would earn home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs, South Forsyth pre-
Alpharetta and Chattahoochee were both seeking playoff berths with a win, and it was the Raiders who came out on top to earn the No. 3 seed in the region. Chattahoochee, looking to earn its first playoff appearance since 2012, led the Raiders 35-28 entering the fourth
TRION 57, MT. PISGAH 39
Mt. Pisgah was on the wrong end of an offensive shootout in which a combined 96 points were scored. The Patriots racked up 425 total yards, 406 of which came from quarterback Jacob Cendoya. Cendoya threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns and had 95 yards rushing with two touchdowns. However, Pisgah’s defense struggled to contain the high-powered Trion offense who put up 641 total yards.
KING’S RIDGE 27, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 17
BLESSED TRINITY 34, WEST HALL 13
Blessed Trinity captured its second consecutive region title behind a quick start against West Hall. BT led 24-7 at the half and cruised to a 34-13 victory to earn the No. 1 Seed from Region 4-AAAA in the playoffs. Steele Chambers scored two rushing touchdowns, Jake Smith threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another, and kicker Brooks Hosea added field goals of 34 and 26 yards in the win. The Titans will host Chapel Hill this Friday.
ALPHARETTA 42, CHATTAHOOCHEE 35
SOUTH FORSYTH 21, WEST FORSYTH 17
touchdown and recovered a fumble with just over a minute remaining to end its regular season at 7-3 overall. Michael Birozes scored a rushing touchdown with three minutes remaining and Daniel Duke recovered a Bowdon fumble with a minute remaining to secure the win for the Paladins. Pinecrest was ranked No. 11 in last week’s power ranking and will await its final seeding and its opponent for the first round of the playoffs this Friday.
CAMBRIDGE 50, NORTH ATLANTA 25
JOHNS CREEK 35, DUNWOODY 7
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quarter, but Alpharetta scored on a 61-yard pass from Matthew Downing to Marcus Hill and a 1-yard touchdown scamper from Ellis Merriweather to take a 42-35 lead. Hooch punted with four minutes remaining and the Raiders put together a sustained drive to run out the clock and secure a playoff berth. Alpharetta plays Alexander on the road this Friday.
PINECREST 20, BOWDON 14
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King’s Ridge defeated Christian Heritage on the road in a 6-A crossover game. King’s Ridge got two touchdowns from Hayden Milling, a score from Austin Campbell and two field goals from Nico Hoyos. King’s Ridge will await the final power ratings but will likely miss out on a playoff berth for the third consecutive year.
ST. FRANCIS 27, OGLETHORPE CO. 13
St. Francis wrapped up its season with a win over winless Oglethorpe County. The Knights trailed late but scored two touchdowns in the final minutes to earn the win. St. Francis finished the season at 2-8 overall.
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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 for conditions and failure to report striking a fixed object. ►► Austin Jordan Smith, 22, of Brookline Court, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 14 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI and tag light violation. ►► Mark Harley Andrews, 54, of Thrasher Circle, Decatur, was arrested Oct. 24 on Tidwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Priscilla Anne Salinas, 42, of Longmont Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 25 on Hurt Bridge Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► David Joseph Pleck, 47, of Aventide Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 22 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, speeding and open container. ►► Jenny Rackham, 31, of Continental Trail, Gainesville, was arrested Oct. 23 on Freedom Parkway in Cumming for DUI and improper passing. ►► Carlos H Leon, 54, of Cumberley Way, Gainesville, was arrested Oct. 23 on Mayfield Circle in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Janie Rebecca Welteroth, 45, of Merry Lane, Gainesville, was arrested Oct. 21 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Michael Sostaric, 23, of Columns Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 22 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended license.
Adrian Gardea, 45, of Old Jones Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 23 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Santana Camacho, 45, of Hurt Bridge Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 23 on Bridgeshaw Drive in Cumming for DUI. ►► Carlton David Scarborough, 30, of Castleberry Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 31 on Lakeland Plaza in Cumming for DUI. ►► Charles Lewis Smith, 35, of Shady Oak Lane, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 30 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
DRUG arrests ►► Rachel Ann Cooper, 39, of Aspen
Lake Drive, Newnan, was arrested Oct. 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jimmy Rogers Ray Jr., 47, of Paradise Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested Oct. 16 on Highway 20 in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug-related items. ►► Sean Connor Hand, 25, of Nuggett Trail, Gainesville, was arrested Oct. 13 on Highway 306 in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, failure to maintain lane and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. ►► Jessica Mahaley Dover, 32, of Hummingbird Lane, Dahlonega, was arrested Oct. 27 on Habersham Gate Drive in Cumming for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines, and no license.
Share your opinions northfulton.com DEATH NOTICES Billy Gene Callahan, 65, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Greeta M. Clines, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 31, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Frank Jr Collett, 76, of Cumming, passed away November 1, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Betty Davis, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away October 18, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Christine Dooley, of Alpharetta, passed away October 27, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Henry Lesser, Lucas Bekele, Colin Chapman, Grady O’Neal, Adam, Shane O’Neal and Cooper Bocko of South Forsyth Middle School accept first place at the championship.
Middle schools claim honors in cross country championship FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two middle school cross country teams beat competitors from across Georgia to collect top honors. Despite competition from across the state, the county won top honors at the Georgia Middle School Cross Country Championship held in Cochrane. Rac-
Wolfgang Hilmer, 60, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
ing two miles and scoring as a team, boys from South Forsyth Middle School placed first out of 25 schools classified in the 7A category. As previous winners, the Piney Grove Middle School boys’ team came in third place overall. The South Forsyth Middle School team won state with a score of 96 points.
Park Sutton, of Alpharetta, passed away November 1, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Warren C. Mackay, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away October 23, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Karen Erwin, of Johns Creek, passed away October 29, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Steve O’Loughlin, of Alpharetta, passed away October 27, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Annabel Thomae, 97, of Roswell, passed away October 24, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Shirley Wagner, of Milton, passed away October 28, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Bernard Thomas Wood, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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