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Experts: Drugs a growing teen issue Widely available in schools, homes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com 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.” Members from Fulton County government and nonprofits held a town hall meeting 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
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Ellis outlines county future Cub Scouts from Pack 841 at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton mark storm drains in the Traymore neighborhood. This is part of a project to raise awareness of storm runoff.
Pack 841’s ‘storm troopers’ leave mark Cub Scouts raise storm runoff awareness MILTON, Ga. – Every time it rains, that water and everything that goes with it has to go somewhere. The boys of Milton’s Cub Scout Pack 841 have joined with other packs to begin a service project to mark storm drains in the city to draw awareness to runoff pollution. The Scouts search for storm drains in neighborhoods and apply decals to them. These decals warn residents against allowing chemicals, debris and waste to get swept away into the sewers. While some storm drains are connected to
sewers and water treatment plants, many are not. Water enters the sewers and then local streams and lakes, where animals, plants and residents downstream depend on it. “Any fertilizers, oil, soap, pesticides, yard waste and trash that might run off your property or the roadways after a rain event or when overwatering your yard is going down those storm drains into the creeks and streams that feed our major waterways like the Chattahoochee
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Gives Milton town hall meeting By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s newest politician is Bob Ellis, a resident who will take his place in January on the Fulton County Commission. He was elected earlier in the year to the newly created position covering western North Fulton, a seat created by splitting one position into two. Ellis fielded questions from residents Nov. 6 at Milton City Hall about the upcoming year. “There were a lot of questions,” Ellis said. “We covered everything from county finances to mental health. It was a good town hall meeting.” Of significant concern to
Fulton County residents was the oncoming millage rate tax increase. The County Commission approved a budget this year that called ELLIS for a 17 percent increase in taxes to cover a funding shortfall. This flew in the face of the state legislature, which earlier in the year had decreed the county cannot raise taxes until 2015. The legality of the increase has yet to be played out in court. “My first order of business is to make sure a final budget is approved, one which will hopefully allow us to run a balanced budget without the
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Homeless man suspected in fraud MILTON, Ga. – A homeless man is suspected of cashing several fake checks, getting away with at least $400 from a local resident’s account. The victim was contacted Nov. 1 by her bank, which informed her that several checks from her personal business were cashed. The suspect, Brandon Robert Kling, 24, a homeless man, had already presented two checks before the bank realized
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‘Toys R Mine’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An employee of the Toys R Us on North Point Parkway allegedly stole more than $2,600 from the registers. Store loss prevention officers told police Oct. 27 they suspected Erica Tremaine Ayala, 25, of Lithonia, of taking money from the till. Ayala allegedly admitted to the thefts, saying that, since December 2013, she would make fake returns and place the money on gift cards, which she would then use. She claimed to have stolen $2,650 from the store. Ayala was arrested for felony theft.
Handgun stolen from home JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Someone stole a handgun from a Sheringham Lane home Oct. 29. According to the victim, he returned home about 4:30 p.m. to find a rear door forced open. Every room in the home was ransacked. A Samsung, 60inch flat screen TV was stolen along with a .380 Ruger gun and a Betsy Johnson gold watch. A neighbor said they saw an unknown black pickup truck parked in the driveway that day. It was all black with dark tinted windows and black wheels of an unknown make and model. No suspect was seen.
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they may be fake. The account was frozen. Later that day, Kling allegedly tried to cash another check for $735. The bank stopped it and Kling fled. But not before he had given his ID to the bank to copy, identifying him. The victim said her son knew Kling as homeless and, one night a few days prior, had driven Kling to their home for a shower and to spend the night under a roof. The next morning Kling left, thanking the victim for her hospitality.
was arrested Nov. 1 after she allegedly tried to steal hundreds of dollars of clothing with her young son from a store in North Point Mall. According to J.C. Penney store employees, they saw Tiffany Nicole White, 32, of Marietta, and her young son, 11, pick out several shirts and enter a fitting room. When they came out of the room without any items, the fitting room was searched and found empty of clothing. White left the store, where she was promptly stopped. In her purse were the stolen items. White was arrested for shoplifting and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Shoplifter attacks employees ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspected shoplifter attacked a store employee rather than be arrested Nov. 1. According to police, employees of the Macy’s store at North Point Mall saw Mony Pagan, 36, of Cumming, walk around the store and place dozens of items in a baby stroller. She then went into a fitting room. When she left the fitting room, she had three plastic bags filled with items and none left in the room. She left the store. When employees tried to stop her, she allegedly punched one of them before she was stopped. In her possession were nearly $1,500 in clothing and jewelry items allegedly stolen. She was arrested for felony shoplifting and simple battery.
Was he driving a ‘dodge’? MILTON, Ga. – A driver who may have attempted to dodge a police officer Oct. 29 was found to be driving illegally. According to police, an officer was on patrol on Morris Road when he got
behind a black Buick car. As soon as the officer did so, the driver pulled a U-turn. The officer followed as it turned onto nearby Webb Road and, stopping in the middle of the road, seemed to think about turning into a gas station. Instead, the driver pulled forward and turned onto Deerfield Parkway. Again, as soon as the officer pulled behind the vehicle, the driver performed a U-turn. At this point, the officer discovered the tag had been expired since March. Pulling over the driver, Justin Leon Washington, 20, of Atlanta, it was found Washington’s license was suspended for failure to appear. A search of the car turned up alleged marijuana. Washington was arrested for expired tag, driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana.
Employee suspected in theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An employee is suspected in stealing more than $800 in cash from a local store. When the manager of the Dollar Tree on State Bridge Road came in to work Saturday, Nov. 1, she opened the safe and found money from the previous day missing. She checked surveillance footage and saw what appeared to be an employee, Tarra Ross, 44, of Johns Creek, approach the front doors at midnight, use a key to enter the building and then head for the office where he opened the safe and took the cash. In total, Ross is accused of taking $821 from the store.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 ting outside his property and begging for money, according to a Cumming Police incident report. At about 4 p.m. Oct. 27, officers were dispatched to Jax Package Store, 928 Market Place Blvd., where they found a married couple with their three grandchildren in lawn chairs holding up a sign and begging for money. Officers said they are “very familiar” with this family as they are “notorious for asking for money at various businesses throughout the city.” Officers said they have been cited for criminally trespassing at multiple places already. The children were wearing nice clothing, and officers said the children did not appear to be going without meals. There was a lot of trash
surrounding the family, which the man said was his. Officers issued a citation for littering along with criminal trespass. Officers warned the family if they are to return, they will be arrested.
Multiple cars broken into in neighborhood FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone went from home to home in a subdivision and broke into the cars parked in driveways, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident reports. At about 7 a.m. Oct 27, deputies were dispatched to the St. Claire’s Townhomes subdivision after nine victims reported their cars had been entered. One man in the 400 block of Grayson Way told deputies he found the passenger side door to his 2007 Honda Accord slightly open.
He looked in his car and saw the glove box and center console open with the contents thrown about inside. He said he was only missing his $200 iPod. A woman in the 300 block of St. Claire Drive told deputies she left her 2013 Nissan Rogue unlocked. When she looked inside, her glove box was flung open and the contents thrown on the floor. She said the theft only took an extra house key. Deputies said the other victims found their cars were rummaged through but were unable to account for any missing items.
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arrested Oct. 21 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, disorderly conduct and suspended license. ►► Michael Tucker Doherty, 42, of Summerfield Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 20 on Old Alabama Road in
Johns Creek for DUI and following too closely. ►► Justin Cain West, 25, of Snellville was arrested Oct. 25 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, speeding and tire requirements. ►► Jacqueline Y. Lucania, 46, was arrested Oct. 21 on Hopewell Road in Milton for DUI, child endangerment, no license and failure to stop at stop sign. ►► Jeremy Alan Ferguson, 27, was arrested Oct. 23 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of a schedule I controlled substance.
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School board approves calendars for next two years First day of school near beginning of August By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton School Board unanimously approved school calendars for the next two years, which inches the start of the school year closer to the first week of August but also closes the gap between the lengths of each semester. In presenting the recommendations to the school board, Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa acknowledged there is no calendar that will make everyone happy. “We’ve seen too many school boards and groups arguing and fussing over [calendars],” said Avossa. “We have provided two of the best options we see and hope the [community] can come to terms with the fact we are never going to make it perfect for everybody.” For next year, school will start Aug. 10 for students and end on May 26, 2016. For the
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Continued from Page 1 tax increase or dipping into reserves, so we can claw back that millage rate,” Ellis said. When he is sworn into office, Ellis and his fellow commissioners will immediately have to tackle a new budget
2016-17 school year, the start of school moves up to Aug. 8, with an end date of May 25, 2017. Both calendars continue to allow the full week off for Thanksgiving and a spring break the first full week of April. The calendars have three inclement weather days in the event school is closed for weather reasons. Last year, Fulton Schools scrambled to make up instructional days after seven days of canceled school because of snow. Balanced semesters have also been a challenge for the school system as officials work to have the first semester end before the winter break, provide a full week for Thanksgiving and avoid starting school in very early August. Next year, the semester imbalance will be five days, but it drops to only one day in 2015-16. Students will attend school for 179 days. While many parents have long lobbied for a later start to the school year, school leaders say ending the semester at the break is most beneficial for high school students and the final exam schedules. Some attempts have been
made by the school board to start school later. In the 201011 school year, the start of school was Aug. 22. However,
scheduling challenges have forced the board to follow the metro area lead with an early August start.
that must be approved by the end of the month. “It is potentially feasible to roll back that millage rate,” Ellis said. “There is an opportunity there.” If the tax digest continues to rise as it has been, the county may not need the increase, he said. There will still likely need to be cuts made in the budget.
Ellis said he is hopeful cuts can be found that he and his fellow commissioners can agree upon. Three of the seven seats are filled with new members. “There was a lot of polarization in the past,” Ellis said. “But now there is a good opportunity to change all that going forward.” He said the commission
elections followed state and national election trends. “At all levels of government – federal, state and local – there is a desire from citizens that they elected their representatives to work together and get things done,” he said. “Fulton is no different than that.” Ellis takes office in January 2015.
School Calendar 2015-16 Start of first semester Aug. 10 Students off Oct. 9, 12 Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27 Last day of first semester Dec. 18 Winter break Dec. 21-Jan. 5 Start of second semester Jan. 6 Student/teacher holiday Feb. 12-15 Students off March 10-11 Spring break April 4-8 Last day of school May 26
School Calendar 2016-17 Start of first semester Aug. 8 Students off Oct. 10-11 Election Day (students off) Nov. 8 Thanksgiving break Nov. 21-25 Last day of first semester Dec. 22 Winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 8 Start of second semester Jan. 9 Student/teacher holiday Feb. 17-20 Students off March 10, 13 Spring break April 3-7 Last day of school May 25 *For full details of the calendars, visit the Fulton Schools website at www.fultonschools.org.
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Alpharetta bans new apartments Moratorium on new ‘for-rent’ plans By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In a unanimous decision Nov. 3, the Alpharetta City Council voted to place a temporary ban on new apartments within the city. The moratorium, which goes into effect immediately, will last until March 2, 2015 and will cover all rezonings or proposals that encompass new apartments. Proposals that have already been approved or have started the approval process can proceed. The measure comes one week after the city approved 276 new apartments as part of the second phase of the Avalon mixed-use develop-
ment. “Now is a good time to evaluate how to proceed forward,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. Until recently, the city had a rule dictating a ratio of single-family homes to apartments at 85:15. Since the recovery from the recession, many builders have pushed to get only apartments built, saying people now do not want to live in homes, but are content with either apartments, townhomes or renting. The city has to decide if that ratio is worth maintaining or if another – or any – should replace it. “We haven’t approved any new apartments for some time. If approved, they should be in a mixed-use, like Avalon,” Belle Isle said. He said the last apartments approved in the city were on Mansell Road and were built in 2008. City Attorney Sam Thomas said the council has the ability to extend or reduce the moratorium time limit.
MILTON, Ga. — At their Nov. 3 meeting, the Milton City Council approved a request to authorize the bid process and subsequent sale of four transfer of development rights (TDR) credits from land acquired for the expansion of Bell Memorial Park. Transfer of development rights programs are designed to preserve landowners’ asset values by moving the right to build from a location where development is prohibited to a location where development is encouraged. “The TDR credits will be put up for bid and if we have a buyer, we’ll ask council to approve the sale during the December meeting,” said Community Development Director Kathleen Field. She said the exact acreage and location at the park was not specified in the motion but that the TDR would include a conservation easement.
This move was made to spur development and use of the credits. “We had a request to assess additional living space for an assisted living facility being developed in the Deerfield and Ga. 9 corridor,” Field said. “The corridor allows for TDRs, but we had no land owners who could qualify for the transaction, so the city decided to take the lead and use the opportunity as a way to mentor community members through the process.” The assisted living facility in question is Brickmont Assisted Living on Webb Road. Not everyone is sold on the city’s plans. Milton property owner Jim Bell said he qualified to sell his TDR but didn’t. “The amount the developer wanted to pay for the rights wasn’t worth it,” he said. “If the city sells for what the developer offered me, it will set a precedent for future TDR sales and no one will sell theirs for such a low price, so the program will be worthless.” Field said the city needed
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The wait is over, AVALON has arrived After months of waiting, Avalon opened its doors on Oct. 30. Not only did the experiential mixed use community bring a world class collection of specialty retailers, but it brought with it core family values, innovative technology and some big name musical acts. This is just a preview of what's to come at Avalon. See pages 7 – 15 for more on Avalon.
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A letter from Mark Toro N
ot long after we first conceived the idea for Avalon, our team realized we had the opportunity to go above and beyond building the typical “lifestyle center,” and Alpharetta was the perfect location to do just that. It was critical to us that Avalon provide the North Fulton community with more than just another place to go...there were already plenty of those. We wanted Avalon to become the place to “be.” At Avalon, we’ve not only curated a world-class collection of specialty retailers, entertainment venues and chefdriven restaurants, we have also carefully
layered uses that will bring energy to the experience. Residents of the single-family and luxury rental homes, office workers and hotel guests will occupy our gathering spaces and enliven our streets to create a buzz that can’t be found anywhere else. To further differentiate the Avalon Experience, we’ve infused resort-inspired hospitality, with a Ritz-Carlton trained concierge team that is charged with consistently delivering 5-Star service to Avalon guests and residents. It is Avalon’s urban feel, its walkability, connectivity and energy that has attracted
several first-to-market retailers and restaurants – operators who are confident that the Avalon Experience will delight their guests and keep them coming back. That urban feel has been cited as the key differentiator for prospective residents of Avalon (who we affectionately call “The Lucky Ones”) as they seek their own place to “be.” Thank you for your support. We look forward to bringing more top retailers and restaurants to the community in the upcoming months. We invite you to bring your friends and family to experience the timeless art of living well.
Mark Toro, managing partner of North American Properties.
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Avalon opens with weekend of fun Days of opening events fill new development By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Parties, concerts and ribbon cuttings brought the new, mixed-use shopping experience that is Avalon into life Oct. 30, as the region’s newest hot spot opened for business and opened for fun in Alpharetta. Four days of events were packed into the 86-acre development, which drew guests from throughout the region to the official grand opening. Country singer and “American Idol” alumna Kellie Pickler took to the main stage Saturday night to wow audiences before they were wowed further by a grand fireworks display. Local musicians got into the act as well, with James Casto, Von Grey, Joe Gransden’s 16-Piece Big Band and plenty of others making the opening weekend a toe-tapping event to remember. Group events such as bocce ball and cornhole tournaments encouraged people to play around Avalon’s “living room” area, designed by Site Solutions. Some of these, such as a fire pit, swings and a children’s play area are daily activities for the entire family. “It’s pretty cool and modern,” said Ryan McGreggor, who visited Avalon opening night. He was engaged in a battle of checkers with Leah Voulopos at one of the outdoor game boards. After concerts on the main square, the grass was replaced to make way for an ice skating rink to rival New York’s
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Kellie Pickler performs during the grand opening of Avalon. Rockefeller Plaza. It’s all part of what Mark Toro, managing partner of Avalon’s owner North American Properties, calls “experiential shopping.” Traditional retail outlets have failed to compete with the convenience of online retailers. Something more has to be done to lure those shoppers away from their computers. Avalon does this by making shopping more than simply shopping; it’s an experience that cannot be found anywhere else. “Their experience will be effortless, meaningful and memorable,” Toro told the
gathered dignitaries at the official ribbon cutting. Weekly, even daily events held by both North American Properties and individual stores will attract visitors to the location and keep them there. Like a 5-Star hotel, visitors can expect valet parking, concierge services, interactive display boards and even subtle music playing throughout from hidden speakers. “I am really impressed,” said one resident watching the Kellie Pickler concert Saturday, Nov. 1. “It’s unbelievably nice. It’s going to do really well.”
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The Regal Cinema movie theater and fountain light up the Avalon night.
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Avalon places service on pedestal Visitors should feel like VIPs at a resort By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Avalon is the $600 million must-see shoppers’ paradise in Alpharetta, but North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro says one of the five senses is not nearly enough. Avalon should also be felt, touched, smelled, heard and tasted. In short, Avalon must be experienced because Avalon is like no other place, Toro said. Toro added that the experience must be “effortless, meaningful and memorable.” To that end, North American Properties has spared no expense to ensure each guest who visits the property has that memorable experience. So it should come as no surprise that the most important person on the Avalon property is Wayne Rigsby, manger of guest experience at Avalon. Rigsby and his expertly trained staff are committed to making sure every guest who visits the property understands just what the Avalon Experience is. Rigsby was lured away from Florida’s Golden Oak Club at Walt Disney World, Disney’s only luxury residential community, where he managed multiple facets of the guest experience. His staff at Avalon have all graduated from the RitzCarlton Leadership Center. What the Cordon Bleu is to cooking, Ritz-Carlton is to hospitality and service. Visitors can expect resortlevel services from every member of the staff, Rigsby said. So when and where does this service start? “From the moment they set foot on the property,” Rigsby said. “Our hospitality program is 5 Star-plus from start to finish. It is all about the visitors’ experience from the time they set foot here. “That begins with a clean parking deck and friendly parking staff who will greet you,” he said. “They immediately create the experience of warmth and community.” Visitors will soon discover they can find anything they need at the Concierge Clubhouse at the center of Avalon’s crossroads. Drive up and a valet will greet you – valet parking is only $7 – and the open-air Concierge Clubhouse can quickly guide you to where you want to go or explain any number of activities planned for that day or that week.
These may include chef cooking lessons, wine tastings, a concert on the green or specials offered by shops or any of the chef-driven restaurants on the property. “We can take care of your needs from transportation, reservations, event planning – we can handle 50 people or 1,500,” Rigsby said. “Fifty is not uncommon.” And of course, there are around 13 hand-selected restaurants from which to choose. If you want to shop for a while, they can arrange for you to leave your packages with them and go to your reserved table at your favorite restaurant, where your favorite beverage will be on the table. Anywhere you go, music is playing. The smells of the season are incorporated. For instance, this fall you will find hanging pine cones scented with cinnamon. Next to the Concierge Clubhouse is an outdoor fireplace to warm guests and comfy chairs where they can enjoy one another’s company. “It should be like home,” he said. Also, there is an energy about the place in the way everyone moves to be attentive. The grounds are kept spotless. Everyone is always smiling. “Daniel Easton, who is our Director of Marketing at Avalon’s sister property, Atlantic Station, has a way of putting it,” Rigsby said. Everything should be ‘Crisp. Clean. Creased.’” For those who want more personalized service, there is Club Avalon’s Black Card. That is where Cayley Mullen, assistant manager of guest experience, steps in. For an annual fee and with the permission of the guests, cardholders are recognized as soon as they are on the property. “We use a microchip in the card for RFID – radio frequency identification.” Mullen said. “A computer recognizes the individual chip, and the valet will greet you by name. If you have notified us of your itinerary, we will have everything prepared for your arrival. And of course, valet parking is complimentary.” If it is your anniversary that may mean flowers for your wife when she steps out of the car. If the children are visiting Santa, he will know them by name and know what they want for Christmas. Reservations are no problem either. “We want people to come to us and feel like they have come home,” Mullen said. “Any special occasion, we want to
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Guests can expect 5-Star hospitality at Avalon. Manager of Guest Experience Wayne Rigsby and Assistant Manager of Guest Experience Cayley Mullen devote all of their time to ensure each visitor has a unique and memorable experience when they visit Avalon. know about it. The RFID will register it. Our guests will leave feeling good because we will have established a personal relationship.” They do a good job of collecting data from visitors to help them customize and improve their service to the individual – like noting when a favorite retailer or restaurant has something special on. It is what Rigsby and Mullen call “Surprise and Delight.” There is special seating for cardholders at concerts and even special times to reserve ice skating at Avalon’s signature fountain. Cardholders are entitled to receive the Avalon Insider, which tells about special events and the priority seating that comes with them and notifies members about afterhours shopping previews. “We will know their favorite restaurant and when cardholder specials are being offered,” she said. Membership is not a discount card, but is a way to enhance the Avalon Experience, Mullen said. Ultimately, Rigsby wants visitors to come away “amazed.” “We want to exceed expectations. I want to make sure we create the most remarkable and incredible memories for each guest,” he said. “It’s all about hospitality and service. And that extends to
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A six passenager electric cart provides above and beyond service to customers. everyone – valet, housekeeper and security. We all create that experience.” But you do not have to be a Black Card member to be treated in a special way. Rigsby said true service is not a job, but a state of mind. On the second day, Rigsby was driving up to the Concierge Clubhouse in Avalon’s sixpassenger electric cart and saw a man, his wife and three children looking a little tired and forlorn.
He pulled over and asked if he could help. “Where’s the parking lot?” asked the exasperated father. “No problem, I’ll take you to your car,” Rigsby replied. He explained that hospitality is all about how you listen. “He asked where the parking lot was,” Rigsby said. “But I gave him the answer he wanted.” For more information on how to become an Avalon Insider and register for a Black Card, go to clubavalon. com.
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Community:
Rooted – the Oak and Squirrel make Avalon Home By LIZ GILLESPIE Avalon Avalon has some very special residents that moved here all the way from Florida, the Oak family. “Mother Oak”, a 40-yearold oak tree, can be found near the fountain watching over all of Avalon’s guests while her three “daughter” oaks are along Avalon Boulevard enjoying the hustle and bustle. They bring with them their dear friends, the Squirrel family; a very special family of 12 squirrels with unique gifts and personalities that reflect the core values of Avalon. The squirrels will have some help moving to Avalon from Santa himself who will deliver one per night on the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Each member of the family will arrive in a special package and be carefully placed throughout Avalon, we encourage children to come out each day and help us find them to welcome them to Avalon! Also we need help naming our curious friends, after you meet them and hear their story, go to Avalon’s Facebook page and tell us what you think would be the perfect name for each. Their story is below. The Oak and the Squirrel One sunny day, a squirrel met a tree and they became friends. Each brought unique gifts to the friendship and they spent many days growing exploring, sharing stories and making plans for the future. The tree provided shelter and food for the squirrel, and the squirrel brought back stories from beyond where the tree could see. One day, the tree and the squirrel decided to expand their families. The tree coaxed suitable playmates for her friend to her branches, and the squirrel selected and planted three of the most beautiful acorns under the watchful eye of the mother tree... and together they grew. The three sapling sisters grew up side by side with their mom looking on. As they reached maturity, their mom helped the girls establish a solid foundation, cultivated their unique attributes and encouraged an
appreciation for their heritage and purpose. The young trees were sturdy girls each with distinct personalities but with also a heritage that is deeply rooted. The mother tree was ready to let her girls experience life beyond her shadow but she still wanted them close by. She, too, longed for a new view, water, entertainment and a whole new group of kids for whom she could provide shade, shelter and keep a watchful eye. Having heard so much about life beyond the forest from her squirrel friend, the mother tree packed up her girls – and her squirrels – and established roots in Avalon – a place where the mother could experience the good life, a life filled with music and laughter, new sights and sounds and expand the horizons for her girls and her squirrels. Feeling loved and protected by the mother tree, the squirrels welcomed and nurtured babies in the tree’s branches. Each baby squirrel has its own personality, which reflects the core values of their magical home of Avalon – health, wellness, community, kids and families, technology, walkability, hospitality, cultural encounters and sense of place. Fit Squirrel loves yoga in the plaza perfected the downward squirrel- stops in Lululemon and Athleta - can spin like nobody’s business at Flywheel and meditates at Exhale. She loves scampering along the greenway and encouraging her siblings to Move! Located in the plaza practicing her
tumbling Cultural Squirrel takes found objects (like acorns!) and carefully crafts them in to artful sculptures and occasionally dances by and with the fountain to one of the many local musicians strumming guitars there. Welcome Squirrel gravitates to concierge and is a huge advocate of the acorn serving as Avalon’s symbol of hospitality - especially since it took an acorn 40 years to produce the Mother Tree and the Mother Tree 40 years to produce her first acorn -acorns symbolize perseverance - he occasionally drops acorns on the heads of unsuspecting guests to say “Welcome” and rests at concierge perched above holding an acorn just waiting for that next guest. Shopping Squirrel never tires of weaving in and out of the shops, checking on and reporting trends back to the sister trees and siblings. She occasionally serves as a guest blogger on Experience Avalon on all things current. She is often seen with her paws and nose pressed on the glass of her favorites shops, looking for what’s new and what’s next. Foodie Squirrel helps choose the seasonal veggies and fruits for restaurants. He loves Whole Foods Market, hobnobbing with the local chefs and bringing tasty treats back to his siblings. He can be spotted at Concerige helping guests choose the perfect for a perfect meal and also serves as a guest blogger on Experience Avalon. Hide and Seek Squirrel will always be a kid at heart and loves Avalon’s kids and
families. He seeks out and finds beauty and inspiration in all things- creates whimsy - and somehow believes when he covers his eyes and can’t see others then others can no longer see him and he becomes invisible. Bocce Squirrel loves bringing new experiences to Avalon and showing off his playground. His favorite spot is near the bocce court, gathering bocce balls, swinging and roasting acorns in the fire pit in Avalon’s Living Room along the Boulevard. Giving Squirrel loves finding ways to give back and is thinking about her wish for this day before tossing her coin in the fountain-she is a huge advocate of leveraging her playground for the benefit of her extended human family and encourages others to do the same as coins in the fountain come with wishes and in return make others’ wishes come true. Techy Squirrel tries every day to beat gigabit. He loves the latest and greatest technology and scampers from one interactive touchscreen directory to the next checking in on each day’s events and movies and likes to test concierge with his never ending questions for tips about his quest to beat gigabit. Avalon's Insider Squirrel has learned to leverage all of the amenities associated with Club Avalon. He’s a Black Card carrying member and enjoys the Good Life. He is so happy and fulfilled he raises his paws, looks to the sky and just soaks it all in - he is forever grateful. Mom and Dad Squirrel enjoy spending afternoons with the Mother Tree in the plaza swapping stories about their kids and sharing stories with new kids they’ve met in Avalon. Together at Avalon, the tree family dances in the wind and the squirrel family frolics amongst the shops, restaurants, homes and parks. Given room to grow, they know they will prosper and flourish in their new home with their new friends, the guests and residents of Avalon.
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Cosmetic Market syncs well with Avalon Creating experiences for their clients By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Avalon opened with more than 50 stores in its borders, all boutique stores that shoppers will be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. One tenant, The Cosmetic Market, fits snugly into this box. Sitting in a brightly colored store – akin to a candy store – The Cosmetic Market provides quality skin care, hair care, makeup and bath and body products. “A lot of our customers come in and say they have walked into
a candy store or a toy store,” said Mary Kathryn Yeiser, regional sales manager for The Cosmetic Market. “It’s definitely a fun and happy place, somewhere you want to sit and look at all the things we have to offer.” At 5,500 square feet, the store is part of fast-growing national chain. With eight stores currently, Avalon’s Cosmetic Market is the first store outside of Tennessee. So what attracted them to Alpharetta and Avalon? “We are like-minded with Avalon,” said Yeiser. “We are both more than just places
to come and shop. We want to create an experience for our clients and want them to come in and grab a Coke, get their eyebrows waxed and buy shampoo and conditioner.” In short, the complete experience, she said. Yeiser said the customers have reacted well to Avalon and its new stores. “We are so excited,” she said. “Opening weekend, we had such a warm welcome from everyone. Sales were great and we were super busy.” For the opening weekend events and festivities, The Cosmetic Market took part in the action.
“We did makeup for a fashion show here and did face painting during a fall festival,” she said. “We are one of the originals in Avalon and, when you start something from the ground up, it creates a great team and unity and camaraderie. Everyone is here to make this a success. We are all in it at the same time.” Even though the store has only been open for a few days, Yeiser said she is already seeing return customers. “I definitely think there is a sense of excitement and curiosity about what Avalon is and what it looks like and what is offered,” she said. “We’re all excited.”
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Mary Kathryn Yeiser, left, and Nori Blagg of The Cosmetic Market say they are pleased with the response Avalon has had with customers.
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Technology:
Welcome to the ‘fiberhood’ – Technology creates personalized experience By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In the Technology City of the South, North American Properties’ (NAP) Avalon is emphasizing new technology as an important part of its brand. Avalon brings to Georgia the first fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network with gigabit Internet speeds, called a “fiberhood.” NAP with Hotwire Communications will offer up to one gigabit per second (gbps) to Avalon employees, businesses, residents and hotel guests, which is estimated at 100 times faster than other networks in the metro Atlanta area. “Gigabit service is a catalyst for economic development, and it’s crucial future-proofing for developments in metro Atlanta,” said Mark Toro, NAP’s managing partner. “This advanced technology is a way for Alpharetta to get ahead and stay ahead.” FTTP is growing in popularity. When Google Fiber announced it was moving to Kansas City, businesses flocked to the area, nicknaming it the “Silicon Prairie.” Since then, companies such as AT&T have begun exploring FTTP programs, including in Atlanta. “Speeds of one gigabit per second with virtually unlimited capacity will provide office workers the opportunity to compete in this milliseconds response time economy,” Toro said. “Residents will
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Mark Toro addresses the crowd during the Avalon grand opening. have a flexibility in their use of Internet that they’ve never seen before.” With the ultra-high-speed Internet, guests and residents can upload or download large files, download movies and music instantly and stream video without buffering. Interactive directories are another tech-driven feature of Avalon. “If guests are looking for directions, they can pull up the map option and select which retail store or restaurant they’d like to visit,” said Wayne Rigsby, the manager of guest experience. “Guests can follow the path provided on the screen to guide them to their destination.” In addition to getting directions, guests can use the directories to make reservations, view movie times and get
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“Utilizing the RFID technology will create a one-on-one personal connection between Santa and a child. When that child walks through the door, Santa will know him or her personally, and that’s going to be a magical moment.” Liz Gillespie, partner and vice president of marketing
information about upcoming Avalon events. Members of Club Avalon, the mixeduse development’s concierge service, will have an experience made easier by radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology. Club Avalon can keep records of residents’ favorite restaurants, birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions and more so that employees can remind them of sales they may be interested in or deliver packages to their homes from valet parking. “RFID will help us get to know our Club Avalon members and their preferences so we can better serve
them,” Rigsby said. The RFID component will also help parents create an interactive Santa House throughout the holidays. Members can meet a Santa who knows their child’s name, holiday wishes and any other desired information for a personalized experience. “Utilizing the RFID technology will create a one-on-one personal connection between Santa and a child,” said Liz Gillespie, partner and vice president of marketing. “When that child walks through the door, Santa will know him or her personally, and that’s going to be a magical moment.”
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Holidays:
Ice skating and Santhropologie make a holiday to remember By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Holidays are about to get bigger thanks to Avalon, the massive new mixed- use development that just opened off of Ga. 400 in Alpharetta. Each holiday season, Avalon will transform into a winter wonderland creating a signature experience that’s unparalleled in the area. “Avalon is unique — there’s nothing else quite like it in the Southeast,” said Wayne Rigsby, manager of guest experience at Avalon. “World-class hospitality and resort-level service experiences are paramount in regards to Avalon events. Every facet of the events will be components only Avalon can execute.” Liz Gillespie, a partner and vice president of marketing for North American Properties, said it will offer an immersive holiday experience. “Wherever you are on the property, there’s a holiday celebration happening,” said Gillespie. “Whether sitting near the fire pit by the giant Christmas tree, skating on the Rockefellersized ice skating rink or visiting the ‘Santhropologie’ Workshop by Oak Steakhouse.”
Gillespie said the holiday experience will be in every detail visitors see. “The way we’re bringing it all together with lights and holiday music, the holiday experience is woven throughout the fabric of Avalon,” said Gillespie. “The retailers of Avalon are like the ornaments; they are the decoration on our holiday stage.” One of the highlights of the seasonal events and activities will be an outdoor, holiday ice skating experience similar in size to the rink at Rockefeller Center in New York. The ice skating rink opens to the public on Nov. 22. Dazzling lights, festive décor and hot cocoa will have skaters dreaming of a white Christmas as they glide across the ice. “Ice skating is a timeless activity that brings friends and family together,” said Gillespie. “We are excited to establish a new holiday tradition for the surrounding communities.” On Nov. 23, the lighting of Avalon will kick off the holiday season. The family-friendly event will feature music and entertainment throughout the day and free activities for kids.
A gigantic decorated tree will light up the night just after dark, and the evening will culminate with Santa’s arrival and fireworks. “Our guests can expect an exciting, family-friendly environment with activities to help get them into the holiday spirit,” said Gillespie, “whether they’re ice skating, shopping for gifts for loved ones or visiting Santa at the ‘Santhropologie’ Workshop.” Boys and girls will race to visit Santa at Avalon’s Santhropologie Workshop, an eclectic and whimsical place. The beautifully handcrafted workshop will surprise and excite guests, and Club Avalon members will enjoy an enhanced experience. Using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the workshop will customize and tailor each experience for Santa’s visitors. As soon as children arrive, Santa will greet them by name, know their holiday wishes and, of course, who’s been a good boy or girl all year. The Santhropologie Workshop is expected to become a yearly tradition and create truly memorable moments for families to treasure for years to come.
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Holiday Calendar:
November Columbia OmniFreeze Zero Tour Saturday 11.15: 10am9pm Sunday 11.16: 12pm-6pm Ice Skating Opens Saturday 11.22 through middle of February M-F: 3:30pm-10pm Sat: 10am-10pmSkate School 9am Sun: 12pm-8pmSkate School 11am School Holidays: 10am-10pm
Tree Lighting Sunday 11.23: 4pm-9pm, Family activities beginning at 1pm Unleashed Pup Social- Avalon Dog Park Cookies with Santa Monday 11.24: - 6pm-7pm, ticketed event Story time with Santa Tuesday 11.25: -6pm-7pm, ticketed event Santa Photos Wednesday 11.26: 11am-7pm THANKSGIVING Thursday 11.27 Santa Photos Friday 11.28: 11am-7pm Black Friday Survival Kits- 1st 250 guests Santa Photos, Saturday 11.29: 10am-8pm Santa Photos, Sunday 11.30: 12pm-6pm
December Cookies with Santa Monday 12.1: - 6pm-7pm, ticketed event Storytime with Santa Tuesday 12.2: -6pm-7pm, ticketed event Santa Photos Wednesday 12.3 – Friday 12.5 11am-7pm Saturday 12.6 Breakfast with Santa- 8am, ticketed event Santa Photos: 11am-8pm Mommy and Me Skate: 10am-12pm Sunday 12.7 Santa Photos: 10am-8pm Santa Cares 10am-12pm with LionHeart School for Autisim PAWtraits with Santa: 6-8pm Santa Photos Monday 12.8 – Friday 12.12: 11am-7pm Twelve Days of The Perfect Holiday at Avalon: Enjoy storytelling and help us find Santa’s special delivery each day. Friday 12.12 – Wednesday 12.24 10am daily
Saturday 12.13: Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 10am-8pm Mommy and Me Skate: 10am-12pm Sunday 12.14 Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 12pm-8pm PAWtraits with Santa: 6-8pm Unleashed Pup Social- Avalon Dog Park Monday 12.15 – Friday 12.19 Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 11am-7pm Saturday 12.20 Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 10am-8pm Mommy and Me Skate: 10am-12pm Sunday 12.21 Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 10am-8pm PAWtraits with Santa: 7-9pm Monday 12.22 – Tuesday 12.23 Santa’s special delivery- 10am Santa Photos: 11am-8pm Christmas Eve, Tuesday 12.24 Santa Photos: 9am-6pm
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THE Perfect HOLIDAY Celebrate Avalon’s first Holiday with our tree lighting November 23rd! Entertainment / Holiday Crafts / Fireworks & more
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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
... 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 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 far include: Continuously monitoring, tracking and keeping abreast
of updates and recommendations from local and state health authorities as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Meetings with district school nurses to provide updates and review current guidelines and recommendations. Provided an Ebola Fact Sheet to share with parents and school communities; created a website to update information on a constant basis. Training on the new processes and guidelines are being conducted with school health teams. Meetings with all principals to provide an update and share information on district preparation and planning. Purchasing additional safety equipment and supplies for school clinics and school health teams.
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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 graduation 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. 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 met the graduation goal of 90 percent, and two are in the 80th
SCHOOLS SCHOOL NAME All Schools North Fulton Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Fulton Science Academy Independence Johns Creek Milton Northview Roswell North Fulton Average SCHOOL NAME Central/South Fulton Banneker Creekside Hapeville Career Acad. Langston Hughes McClarin North Springs Riverwood Tri-Cities Westlake Central/South Average percentile. Only Independence High School, the area’s alternative high school, falls far behind with a graduation rate of just under 44 percent. If the 90 percent rate is to
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be reached by 2017, it will take the efforts of students in the system’s remaining nine high schools in Sandy Springs and South Fulton to reach the goal. There is considerable room to
grow; only two schools have a graduation rate above 80 percent, with five falling below the 75th percentile.
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Veterans honored at Old Roswell Cemetery ROSWELL, Ga. – Saturday, Nov. 1 was cold and gray. The wind was blustery and biting. Nevertheless, the Roswell Historical Society hosted the Roswell VFW Post and the Roswell American Legion in placing American flags at the gravesites of 125 veterans buried at Old Roswell Cemetery at the intersection of Ga. 9 and Woodstock Road. Joining the RHS were Roswell Councilmembers Betty Price and Rich Dippolito. Commander Eugene Donley represented the VFW and Commander David Keefer represented the American Legion.
For Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the City of Milton will hold its first Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony features a “thank you” to local veterans by Debbie Davidoff, founder of the Milton Veteran’s Project. Friends and families are then invited to reflect upon the markers created to remember the legacy of fallen veterans and placed along Deerfield Parkway and in Crabapple by Councilman Bill Lusk. The ceremony will be Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton. Joining them were veterans Dewitt Wycoff, Walt Strother and Adrian Guest. Johanna Harned, president of the Ro-
swell Historical Society, Mickey Ramsey, Forest and Cheryl Buchanan and Gary and Janet Johnson represented the RHS.
Cmdr. Eugene Donley installs a commemorative flag at Old Roswell Cemetery as Roswell Historical Society President Johanna Harned, Councilmember Betty Price and veteran Dewitt Wycoff look on.
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Veterans buried at Old Roswell Cemetery represented the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force and Air Corps. Many had served in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. At each gravesite, the soldier’s
name was read, the American flag was placed and a slow salute was given by the VFW and American Legion while civilians placed their hands on their hearts. Reflecting on their service, somehow the wind lost its bite.
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Roswell Historical Society President Johanna Harned stands next to an example of some of the heirloom fashions being preserved at the Roswell City Archives.
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Jennifer Todd, Sherron Lawson and Janice Metzler view one of the oldest fashions being stored at the Roswell Archives.
Roswell City Archivist Elaine DeNiro conducted tours of the archives facility and gave an overview on how the archives functions.
Night at the Archives showcases Roswell’s past ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Historical Society recently sponsored a Night at the Archives event to showcase the facility they maintain for the city of Roswell and to allow guests to view a small portion of some of the collections the archives preserves and stores. The archives is a research library and repository for historical material and collections of the Roswell
Historical Society and the city of Roswell. Resources housed there include information about the history of the city and its environs, early settlers, the area’s textile mills, the Civil War, the Cherokee Indians, local African-American heritage, historical properties, genealogies and local businesses, social and civil organizations. The archives are open to the public on Mondays
and Thursdays from 1-4:30 p.m. and are located on the second floor of the Roswell Cultural Arts Building, 950 Forrest St. The archives relies on donations and nominal fees for support. It also accepts donations of books, photos and artifacts related to Roswell’s history. —Rachael Dier
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N. Fulton’s UGA Bulldog connection Seniors Bennett, Andrews lead team with championship goals By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As usual, the University of Georgia Bulldogs began the season with designs on championships – the much ballyhooed Southeastern Conference and the ever elusive National Championship. Two senior leaders on that Bulldog team not named Gurley who are playing major roles in that quest have deep North Fulton connections. Michael Bennett (Alpharetta High School) and David Andrews (Wesleyan School) are four-year lettermen who still have their eyes on the National Championship despite their current No. 8 ranking in the polls. They point out their future is still in their hands. Four of the teams ranked ahead of the Dawgs are in the SEC. If the Bulldogs keep winning, they will come out of the SEC championship with one of the four coveted bids for this new NCAA playoff system. Meanwhile, Andrews and Bennett still have their eyes on the prize, and are working to
stay focused on those University of Florida Gators in their annual set-to in Jacksonville. The two players took time out from their books and practice to talk about their careers and plans for after college. David Andrews – Dream season at dream school Among the prep school rating services, center David Andrews was highly touted coming out of Wesleyan School in 2010. He was the No. 6 or the No. 9 player in the country at his position, depending which recruiting service you looked at. And he was the 2010 Gwinnett County Offensive Lineman of the Year. After a redshirt year, he has played a key part in the Bulldog offense, anchoring as the starter the last two years. As he looks back in his final season, he says it has been a good decision to come to UGA. “Georgia was my dream school. It’s where I always wanted to go. It felt like home to me,” Andrews said. “There was no thinking when it came to me to decide. Georgia was the place for me.” Looking back at playing in
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the SEC in nationally important games with the likes of Aaron Murray (last year) and Todd Gurley, Andrews says he’s “been blessed.” “I’ve got to experience a lot, and done a lot in my career,” he said. “I’ve played a lot on some highly touted teams with a lot of talent. These are good teammates I’ve shared a lot with and will never forget.” Teams lose players to injuries and sometimes when they neglect their grades, but the Bulldogs were blindsided when Gurley was suspended. Many sports pundits wondered if the team would fold without their star halfback. Of course in the two games that followed, the team showed they were not just the Todd Gurley show and won twice on the road against SEC opponents – never an easy task. Andrews said he was not surprised at the team’s resilience. “We’re a very close team, and we all care and love Todd,” he said. “And when we found out, we were upset about it. But it is what it is. And there’s 11 other people playing out on that football field, not just one. “We just rallied around each other and did it for him, and did it for each other,” he said. Georgia has been a great experience, said the agribusiness major. He’s found lifelong friends here and experienced things most college students don’t have a chance to do. “I’ve been very blessed with my time here,” Andrews said. Andrews’ dad grew up on a farm, and he likes to do a lot of hunting and the outdoors. He said majoring in agribusiness would give him the chance to be outdoors a lot and be successful in the business world too. Andrews said a pro football career has always been in the back of his mind, but coming to Georgia has been everything he wanted. Running out of the tunnel into Sanford Stadium to the cheers of 90,000 fans is an indescribable feeling. “Playing at Georgia has been an unforgettable experience. Everything now is just extra,” he said. “But at the end of the day, I’ve lived out my dream.”
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David Andrews surveys the defense against Troy State before calling the blocking signals. Michael Bennett – He wants to play against the best Michael Bennett came out of Alpharetta High School with a lot of accolades – he played in the North – South All-Star Game as a senior, he made the SuperPrep All-Dixie Team and got offers to schools to play football. But Georgia was the only SEC team to offer him a scholarship. His sister had gone to Georgia so he knew a lot about the university. He also wanted to play with the best, and to Bennett, that meant playing in the SEC. He said he thought it was the right decision for him. Coach Mark Richt would tell you it was definitely the right decision for UGA. Bennett is a sure-handed receiver who always appears to make catches when the team really needs one. He’s a go-to guy who makes a play in traffic. Injured last year, Bennett is keen to make this year a great one, with or without Gurley. “I think we can go all the way. I think we can win the National Championship if we continue to play at a high level,” Bennett said. “We can do it if we continue to play at a high level, continue to trust one another and the coaches and just play together. “I know that sounds cliché, but that’s what it is really all about,” he said. Asked if he gives any thought to professional football, Bennett says playing in the NFL has been a dream of his. “I hope I get blessed with that opportunity. I really have to just focus on what I’m doing right now. You really just have to trust in God that whatever
happens, happens. I can be OK with that as long as I’m giving my best effort,” Bennett said. “Football has been rough on my body my whole career, so hopefully it can pay me down the road,” he said. “If it doesn’t happen, it’s no big deal.” Bennett is majoring in sports management, so he won’t be far from the sports world. “I just want to be around sports; it’s my passion,” he said. Looking ahead to playing Florida this week, Bennett said he is expecting a tough game because Florida always plays hard against the Bulldogs. “It will take a lot of focus,” he said. “Jacksonville is always an awesome stage. This is my favorite game to play in, it really is. No matter what their record is, no matter what our record is, it is always a dogfight.” If Georgia continues to win, Bennett says he doesn’t care who they play in SEC championship. He knows whatever team comes out of the West will be tough. As a senior, he looks back on his time at UGA fondly. “It’s been great experience at Georgia. There’s a great social life here, and I met my girlfriend here,” he said. “It’s awesome here. You’ve got to love it here. You have to love the community and their passion for football. “It’s been a great experience here, but I am working on my fifth year here,” he said. “It’s going to be hard to leave, but it is time for a new season in life.”
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Continued from Page 1 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, 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 drug-related 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. 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
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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
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 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 drug-sniffing 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.
What are the 7 Deadly Sin crimes in Georgia? • Murder • Rape • Aggravated sodomy • Aggravated child molestation • Aggravated sexual battery • Armed robbery • Kidnapping
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Students complete study on the Ebola virus ROSWELL, Ga. – Students at Holcomb Bridge Middle School concluded an integrative study of the Ebola virus with a field trip to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The field trip was the final step in a study that aimed to show the implications and impacts surrounding the Ebola virus. Students were able to try on hazmat suits, learned steps to prevent contamination and were informed on the history of the CDC and the role it plays in disease control and prevention. The curriculum for the study included the areas of language arts, social studies, science and math. Students read “The Hot Zone” by Richard Preston, a non-fiction work covering the origins of the Ebola virus. In social studies, the students wrote a paper on
the history of health issues and government within Africa. Science instruction on the virus included simulating how the virus can spread and how to trace its origin. Mathematics compared variances between viruses and bacteria and their impact of living cells. Language arts teacher Pam Wright said that by incorporating the topic of Ebola into core areas of curriculum the students were provided “a learning opportunity that will have a lasting impact on our students.” Principal Chris Shearer said he was “impressed with the passion, creativity and enthusiasm” of the teachers who, “from ideation to execution,” led a successful cross-curricular study. “I look forward to seeing what they come up with next.” —Joe Parker
HBMS students visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention museum.
Cambridge Chorus sings at District V honors event ROSWELL, Ga. – Ten members of the Cambridge High School chorus participated in the Georgia Music Educators Association District V Honor Chorus on Nov. 1. The Cambridge High School singers were among nearly 100 musicians selected from 17 high schools in Fulton County. The guest conductor was Dr. William Caldwell. Caldwell has over 30 years of experience teaching choral music at the middle school
and high school level, in addition to teaching at Belmont University, the University of Michigan, Shorter College and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The choir’s repertoire included the premier performance of “I Loved You First,” a choral work by Earlene Rentz, as a birthday gift to Caldwell. The Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) has over 2,700 members and is focused on promoting mu-
sic education in the state of Georgia. GMEA sponsors regional honor ensembles and all-state events in order to provide young musicians with opportunities to learn from renowned instructors as members of high-level performance groups. Now in its third year, the Cambridge High School choral program has placed students in the District V Honor Choir and GMEA All State Chorus in each of the past two years. —Joe Parker
Holiday bazaar to benefit PTSA scholarship Cambridge High Schools singers perform at the District Honor Choir concert Nov. 1. Front row, left to right: Shreya Visvanathan, Caitlin Boyle, Becca Waldorf, Sakshie Rao, Courtney Bartlone, and Adowa Walo. Back, from left to right: Gavin Lamb, Matthew Martin, Matthew Wynne and Kendall Warner.
MILTON, Ga. — Shop the Milton High School PTSA’s sixth annual Milton Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milton High School cafeteria, 13025 Birmingham Highway. Proceeds benefit the Milton PTSA Scholar-
ship Fund. More than 65 unique vendors will offer a wide variety of gifts for sale including fashion jewelry, clothes and artwork. For more info, contact MiltonBazaar@ gmail.com. —Shannon Weaver
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Milton Jr. Eagles win tournament MILTON, Ga. — After going 11-0 in the regular season, the fourth-and fifth-grade Milton Jr. Eagles lacrosse
team finished their season with a win in the region tournament.
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7th grade undefeated regional champs MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Feeder Football 7th grade team went undefeated to claim the regional championship. All three grades made the playoffs.
MILTON, Ga. — Celebrate the changing of the season with the Georgia Philharmonic on Saturday, Nov. 15 in their concert hall at Cambridge High School at 7 p.m. The magical evening begins with Snow Maiden Suite by Rimsky-Korsakov, followed by Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The program concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, Op. 74, otherwise known as “the
Pathetique” (passionate and emotional). This concert is made possible through the generous support of the Home Depot. Visit www.georgiaphilharmonic.org for tickets or more information. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Cambridge High School is located at 2845 Bethany Bend. —Shannon Weaver
Milton Junior Eagles finish season undefeated
MILTON, Ga. – The seventh-grade Milton Junior Eagles football team wrapped up an 8-0 undefeated 2014 regular season Oct. 29. The team is 16-0 regular season since entering the Milton Football program last season in sixth grade. Team members are Jake Walter, Chase Davis, Troy Artis, Jake McCool, Bennett Spooner, Evan Hurst, Grant Wilson, Jack Rhodes, Cole
Monette, Jackson Weaver, Graham Olmsted, Anderson Jackson, Seth Robinson, Kyle Brown, Alex McNeillie, Stephen Michaels, Mandeep Sethi, Brandon Albright, Clayton Keene, Justin Williams, Carter Taylor, Dorian Weston, Jack Guiney, Jeffrey Williams, Jared Moore, Paul Tchio, Zander Barnett, Chase Daniels, Joshua Golloher, Matthew Malkowski, Wilson Dubois, Anthony Minella,
Aaron Boehler, Alec Hutchinson, Holden Canouse, Matthew Sander, Max Woodcock, Michael Gumbel, Gabe Gumbel, Noah Braswell and William Stax. The team is coached by head coach Jeff Brown and assistant coaches Michael Olmsted, Bill Weaver, Craig Tootle, Mark Artis, Joe Sander, Chris Guiney and Asesola Badon. —Jonathan Copsey
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the interest on which may be taxable or tax-exempt from income taxes, facilitate financing for a company or institution in order for it to buy land, build or expand facilities, upgrade equipment or otherwise make investments that enhance the tax base and create jobs within Fulton County, Shaw said. In the case of Avalon, DAFC provided the funding, then sold the debt to Avalon. Because the Authority holds the property, the arrangement grants Avalon a tax abatement over the next 10 years. “We issued the bonds, but it’s up to the borrower to pay it back,” said Al Nash, DAFC executive director. The tax abatement was one element of the deal that rankled Alpharetta city officials, who say the city estimates it will lose more than $3.5 million in anticipated property tax revenues over the 10-year term. Under the agreement, Avalon will pay 50 percent of the property taxes the first year. The percentage increases 5 percent each year until the 10th year, when the full assessment kicks in. Members of the Alpharetta City Council said the financing deal was arranged without their knowledge. The city had long been searching for a buyer for the property, which had gone into foreclosure during the 2007-2008 real estate crash. While the property was in
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tional sales tax revenues for all of Fulton County and its cities. In addition, the vacant property adjacent to the development will also climb in value, further adding to the property tax digest. “This project is a spark plug,” he said. “There is great interest in development all around the site.”
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New chiropractic practice comes to Roswell Gluten-free bakery opens in Alpharetta
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How to survive a home inspection It can be very stressful to have an inspector come in and tell you everything that is wrong with your home. A good inspector will set expectations with the buyers, pointing out that every item on the list isn’t necessarily a major point of concern. Cosmetic items should not show up on an inspection report. The report should identify broken items and safety concerns. Inspectors will often recommend further inspections by licensed HVAC contractors or roofers because home inspectors are taking a general look at a home. But prior to getting the inspection report, there are several things a seller can do to help “survive” the ordeal: Have your home pre-inspected It may seem like double the work, but having it preinspected and repairing those items in advance will prevent anything of concern showing up on the buyer’s inspection report and may save a lot of heartache down the road.
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Set your expectations in advance It’s the inspector’s job to find things wrong. If your home is more than a few years old, there WILL be items wrong with your home. It’s no big deal, no matter a 10-item or 50-item list. Inspection items are negotiable. It is rare that a buyer and seller can’t agree on which items will be addressed. Preventative maintenance Perform all of your normal maintenance before you list your home, if you haven’t already. Change air filters, clean vents, check for wood rot and fix doors that don’t latch properly. Walk the entire interior and exterior and be critical. Hire it out
Once you have the needed list of repairs agreed upon, hire a handyman or contractor to do the punch out. Selling your home and moving can be a stressful and timeconsuming thing. Don’t add to your stress by thinking you’re going to replace
Compensation plans for your employees Are you paying your employees based on the contributions they are making to help you grow your small business? Is one of your employees who goes the extra mile for your business getting paid the same as everyone else? With the ever changing landscape of the millennial generation starting to dominate the workforce, having a compensation plan that “pays for performance” is far better in attracting and retaining great talent. Most small business owners have different positions in their business. Each position has a starting salary and may have annual pay increases based on time in the job. So an employee who has worked for you for five years may be making more money than one who has been working for one year but who has helped you double your sales. Does that sound fair? Guess what? It’s not. The employee that helped you double your sales probably has sent their resume out to look for a new job. Why?
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Northside Hospital announces revolutionary robotics procedures First Magellan procedure in state performed at Forsyth campus By KATHLEEN WATSON news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Northside Hospital Healthcare System is introducing three advanced robotic surgery technologies: the Magellan Robotic System, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and the MAKOplasty surgical arm. Northside Hospital is the first health care institution in the state of Georgia to utilize the groundbreaking Magellan Robotic System, which is designed to perform a myriad of minimally invasive endovascular procedures. The procedures will be available at both the Atlanta and Forsyth County campuses. The first live procedure to
be performed in Georgia took place on Oct. 21 at Northside Hospital-Forsyth. “This technology will grant an unprecedented level of precision to Northside vascular surgeons navigating the extremely complex anatomy of peripheral blood vessels,” said Dr. Joseph Ricotta, chair of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at Northside and medical director of vascular services. Ricotta is also the lead Northside physician for the procedure. Ricotta said the Magellan Robotic System builds upon Northside’s longstanding expertise in surgical robotics and enables Northside Hospital to offer “the broadest set of options with the most cutting-
edge technologies for treatment of patients with vascular disease.” The Magellan Robotic System is able to robotically shape endovascular catheters during the procedure, so that a single catheter may be used instead of exchanging for various pre-shaped catheters during the procedure. This may lead to fewer catheter exchanges during the procedure, more predictable procedure times and may help facilitate navigation through very complex anatomy, potentially leading to less radiation and contrast exposure, making the procedure safer for the patient. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System, the latest version of the da Vinci robot, is already
being utilized for complex procedures like partial nephrectomy (kidney removal). Dr. Scott Miller performed the first surgery with this device in Georgia on Oct. 1. The Xi is the newest iteration of the robotic system and comes with a whole suite of improved patient outcomes. The MAKOplasty procedure at Northside Hospital-Forsyth has helped to improve the surgical outcomes of patients requiring hip and partial knee replacements. Through threedimensional models, motion capture and real-time virtual views of the patient’s anatomy, doctors are able to provide more accurate fittings and ensure that post-procedure pain is reduced significantly for patients. For more information, visit www.northside.com.
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Emory Eye Center opens clinic in Johns Creek ATLANTA – Emory Eye Center has opened a new clinic in the Johns Creek/Cumming area. Comprehensive ophthalmologist Rabeea Janjua, MD, and optometrist Petra Jo, OD, will see patients at the Emory Johns Creek Physician’s Plaza, Suite 115, at 6335 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. Janjua joined the Emory Eye Center in November, relocating from Maryland. She provides educational efforts at Grady Memorial Hospital as well as her clinics at Emory Johns Creek. A graduate of George Washington University, Janjua received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and interned at the University of Maryland. She completed her ophthal-
mology residency there as well, serving as co-chief resident. Optometrist Petra Jo has served at Emory Eye Center for the past year within the vision and optical services section of comprehensive ophthalmology. She earned her doctor of optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in South Carolina. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, South Carolina Optometric Physician Association, American Optometric Association and the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. Her areas of clinical interest are primary eye care, comprehensive eye care and ocular disease. For appointments, please call Emory Eye Center at 404-778-2020.
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Research firm changes name, relocates to Alpharetta 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 conducts neurological research, including studies in the area of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adult and adolescent attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fibromyalgia and anxiety. “We wanted our offices to be more convenient for people who want to participate in our research studies,” said Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, IAMR medical director and founder. “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.” The Institute for Advanced Medical Research was founded in 1998 and is the only neuroscience facility of its kind in the area. For more information, visit iamresearch.org or call 770-817-9200.
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HoopsN’Sand sports facility holds grand opening CUMMING, Ga. – HoopsN’Sand, an 8,800-squarefoot sports and recreation facility at 1710 Redi Road, Suite 100, in Cumming held its grand opening recently. The complex features a full-size basketball/volleyball court, a half basketball court and an indoor sand volleyball court. Through Up With Kids Sports Inc., a youth training program operated by former pro basketball player Samuel Hines, the facility offers a variety of year-round training opportunities. It also provides facilities for parties and corporate events and sand fitness training. More information can be found at www.HoopsNSand.com or by calling 470-297-5620.
ATLANTA – Thomas Musgrave, executive vice president and chief information officer for Americold, has been named a finalist for the CIO of the Year by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. The annual award honors chief information officers and those in equivalent positions who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership at Georgia’s top MUSGRAVE organizations. Established in 1998, the award is the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind in the state. Musgrave joined Americold in 2011 and has been instrumental in the integration of systems of Americold’s largest acquisition after the company purchased Versacold in 2010. Headquartered at 10 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Americold is a global leader in temperaturecontrolled warehousing and logistics to the food industry.
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BOOK AUTHOR RICK BRAGG STORYTELLING
A storytelling and talk with book author, Rick Bragg along with music performed by Kurt Scobie at Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. Thursday, Nov. 13. Begins at 7 p.m. $5 at the door Vist gwinnettpl.org for more info.
ST. BENEDICT 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
What: St. Benedict hosts their 10th annual holiday bazaar, which will feature over 40 different regional artisans. Where: St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Rd., Johns Creek When: Saturday, Nov. 15 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Cost: Free admission Online: stbenedict.net Info: Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. All money raised through breakfast and lunch sales will support mission trips throughout the year.
Milton High School hosts their 6th annual Holiday Bazaar which features over 45 vendors at Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Hwy., Milton. Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, Email miltonbazaar@ gmail.com for more info.
FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
What: Book sale Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell When: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Hours: 2-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission, book costs vary Online: afpls.org/roswell-branch6
ATLANTA FLUTE ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT
What: An arts & crafts festival hosted by Sawnee Artist Association Where: Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming When: Saturday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 16 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday Cost: Free admission Online: sawneeart.org
AUTUMN OWL PROWL
What: An evening of stories, songs and sounds of the park and get to see an owl up close. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Rd., Johns Creek Hours: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Online: nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/ events.htm Info: Reservations are required. Please call 678-538-1200 to make reservations. Dress for the weather, wear shoes for walking on a forest trail. Bring a flashlight.
SCOTTSDALE FARMS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
What: An annual Christmas Open House by Scottsdale Farms with live music, door prizes, book signings and more. Where: Scottsdale Farms Garden
GEORGIA PHILHARMONIC “SEASON’S TURN” CONCERT
Georgia Philharmonic presents “Season’s Turn” concert at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton. Saturday, Nov. 15. Concert begins at 7 p.m. $26 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for students.
Center, 15639 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta When: Thursday, Nov. 13 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free Online: socttsdalefarms.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 a.m. Cost: Free Info: Reservations are required. Call 770-360-8820 to make reservations. Online: afpls.org
ANNUAL NORTHBROOK HOLIDAY SALE
A holiday sale and silent auction hosted by Northbrook United Methodist Church at Northbrook United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 11225 Crabapple Rd., Roswell. Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Visit northbrookumc.com for more info. Hours: Race begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $30 for an individual, $25 for a team member Online: reapingnature.org/FivePoints-Challenge-5K.html
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RACES & BENEFITS: FIVE POINTS CHALLENGE 5K
What: a 5K run/walk that benefits Friends of Tony & Reaping Nature, charities focused on childhood cancer and environmental awareness Where: Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Dr., Cumming
THE ELEPHANT MAN
What: A theatre play presented by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre about the struggles of a deformed man in London during the later part of the 19th century. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell When: Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 16 Hours: Showtimes vary. Cost: Varies from $20 to $22 per ticket Online: get.org
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Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the
concierge or subscription model of primary care. In this type of medical practice, patients pay an annual fee that guarantees them more time with their physician. This fee, about the cost of a daily Starbucks coffee, allows the physician to have a smaller patient pool for their practice, giving them the ability to see fewer patients in the day and spend more time with those patients. Joining a concierge medical practice restores the strong doctor-patient relationship that many of us can still remember. Becoming a patient of Bianco Primary Care means same day or next day appointments that start on-time, having access to your doctor by phone or email 24/7, and developing a personal relationship with your doctor. Additionally, Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco offer nutrition counseling, coordination with specialists and house-calls. Bianco Primary Care is accepting new patients, call for a 30 day no cost trial with Bianco Primary Care.
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Tonsils...Liability or Asset? By Bryant T. Conger, M.D. The tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense as part of the immune system. They sample bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth and nose, but they sometimes become infected and at times, they become more of a liability than an asset. The two most common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids are recurrent infections of the nose and throat and significant enlargement that causes nasal obstruction and/or breathing, swallowing, and sleep problems. Chronic tonsillitis and infections within the tonsils that produce foulsmelling white deposits can also affect the tonsils and adenoids, making them sore and swollen. Cancers of the tonsil require early diagnosis and aggressive treatment. You should see your doctor when you or your child experiences the common symptoms of infected or enlarged tonsils or adenoids, including: • Swelling of the tonsils
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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:
ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).
1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities. 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities. 3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly. 4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities. 6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg. School assignments, pencils, keys) 7. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli. PAID ADVERTORIAL
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Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards. Treatment is very rewarding. The first medications to be approved by the FDA belonged to a non-stimulant group of medications: Atomoxetine. The FDA later approved stimulants such as methylphenidate and mixed amphetamine salts. Group delivered cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended in some cases as a supportive treatment. If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.
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Could Your Thyroid Be Why You Are Not Feeling Well? By DR. SEAN SAVEDOFF – REVOLUTION HEALTH Perhaps you are one of the 13 million people in this country that go to your doctor with sudden weight gain, fatigue, hot flashes, infertility, depression, or some other unexplained symptom and ask about your thyroid. They send you out for blood work that comes back normal. The truth is you can go 20-30 years with symptoms before your blood work is abnormal. Finally, when it becomes abnormal, your doctor will put you on thyroid replacement hormones for the rest of your life. Is there another answer? Read on! Why Your Blood Work Looks Normal, But You Do Noy Feel Well Most doctors think the problem is just in the thyroid when most of the time it is not. The reason for this is because thyroid conditions most often occur because of a problem somewhere other than the thyroid gland itself. Thyroid hormone levels of TSH, T3, and T4 can appear normal. I give my patients 3 reasons for this phenomenon. Let’s start with the first reason. T4 hormone must be converted to T3 active hormone. If this conversion does
not take place, then the message to the cell will never get through. Only active T3 can be used in the cell. T4 is the stored hormone and SAVEDOFF not active in the cell and therefore, must be converted to T3. The hormone most doctors give as a replacement hormone is T4. Therefore, if you are not making the conversion your blood work will look normal and you still don’t feel well. The conversion takes place in the liver. If your liver is stressed, by toxic overload for instance, then the conversion may not take place. Has your doctor ever considered your liver in your thyroid program? Normal TSH levels do not mean your body is normal and healthy. The Second Reason, and Perhaps the Most Common Reason, for Your Blood Work Being Normal but Still Not Feeling Well: Active T3 cannot be used in the cell because the receptors to the T3 on the cell are blunted. An important point that I teach is that hormone
problems are not necessarily problems with hormones themselves, but rather the receptor to the hormone. Similar to Type II Diabetes, where the diabetic has plenty of insulin but the receptors to the insulin are blunted and unable to “hear” the message in order to allow the glucose in the cell, and therefore the glucose cannot get into the cell to produce energy. That condition is referred to as insulin resistance. T3 resistance works the same way. It is like having plenty of gasoline but not being able to get it into your car. Your cells are literally starving for T3, however, due to the feedback
mechanism, the pituitary gland in the brain gets a message that there is adequate T3 and signals the thyroid that everything is ok and therefore your blood work will be normal. If your doctor is not addressing the 3 main causes of cellular inflammation, and therefore hormone resistance, you will spend the rest of your life on medication and chasing symptoms. The Third Reason, Why the Gold Standard TSH Levels Miss the Autoimmune Condition Hashimoto’s: Finally, the 3rd reason is that the problem could potentially be you are suffering with Hashimoto’s, which is an autoimmune condition where the body is attacking itself. The fact is that most doctors give T4 replacement hormone, which does very little if anything, for the autoimmune type of hypothyroid. The success of treatment will be deceiving because the T4 hormone will make your blood work ap-
pear normal. TSH levels are considered the “gold standard” for thyroid testing. The truth is there is not one study that shows that normal TSH levels have ANYTHING to do with normal thyroid function. Before 1971, we treated the patient; today, sadly, we treat the lab results. Food Intolerance, Autoimmune Hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s Food intolerances can drive inflammation and therefore, your own immune system to attack itself (autoimmune). A massive number of people in this country, enough to constitute an epidemic, have gastrointestinal issues from IBS, Crohn’s, Celiac, and leaky gut, which allow foreign proteins to cross through the gut and cause the immune system to start the attack. Hashimoto’s can be the downstream result of this preventable condition. Has your doctor considered your gastrointestinal system as the cause of your thyroid problem? The proper tests must be done for success. Contact Revolution Health today to schedule your free consultation, or come out to our upcoming dinner talk to learn more (see our ad for details) 770-731-9410, WWW.THYROIDHELPGA.COM
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Help your waistline survive the holidays Courtesy of Northside Hospital Diabetes & Nutrition Services The average Thanksgiving meal adds up to nearly 1900 calories—almost as much as what the average person should consume in a typical day. Between the turkey, stuffing and pecan pie, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time to resist temptation, but with a little will power and the right knowledge, you CAN avoid packing on those pesky holiday pounds. Remember – weight gain
prevention is much easier than trying to diet after the holidays. Northside Hospital offers these healthy eating guidelines to help: Don’t skip meals to “save room” for a holiday feast. You just end up bingeing later. Eat a light, low calorie, high-fiber meal before going to a holiday party or dinner to keep you in control of your appetite and make it harder to overeat. Drink lots of water – at least eight cups a day. Don’t waste calories on other beverages.
Bring your own healthy dish and you can be guaranteed that it is good for you. Look for ways to “skinny down” your favorite holiday fare. Study health-conscious cookbooks and magazines for clever substitutes. Survey all the food available first, then pick only what you really want. Turkey is lean and healthy, especially the white meat. Avoid the skin and trimmings. Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Skip the cheese and sauces. Choose just one starchy food – either stuffing,
bread OR potatoes… not all of them. Eat in moderation. Practice portion control. Stop when you no longer feel hungry, not when you are stuffed. Set premeal goals to help you keep control of your eating. Make plans to skip seconds or to have just one indulgence. Eat dessert a few hours after dinner to allow time to digest your meal. Indulge on the things you only get during the holidays and eat only partial servings of each. Sit down to eat. Emphasize conversation and socializing instead of the food. We don’t realize how much we have
eaten when we pick at food while standing. After a big dinner, go for a walk and then try to eat lighter the next couple of days. To watch videos with Northside Hospital experts and learn more about healthy eating this holiday season, visit www. northside.com/healthcast.
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Were you born between 1945 and 1965? If you were born between 1945 and1965, you could be among the 800,000 people living with the potentially fatal Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection and not know it! While anyone can get hep C, more than 75 percent of infected adults are baby boomers. Other people at risk include those with a history of needle sharing or needle stick injuries, and blood transfusion recipients. Infected individuals with hep C often have no symptoms and can go decades without feeling sick. However, over time the virus can cause serious health problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. The CDC recommends a one-time Hepatitis C screening for all baby boomers. “A new generation of treatments is available that make treatment simpler, and with fewer side effects—resulting in successful outcomes of up to 95 percent in certain groups of patients. Screening requires a simple blood test, called a Hepatitis
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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract. The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation. The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%. What is laser cataract surgery? With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld
instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens. Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? • A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery? Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in
surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches as part of the procedure. What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery. Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms. Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and
even drive themselves to their post-op day one appointment! How long does the procedure take? You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes. Please call 678-688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.
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Toys for Tots tournament to benefit multiple charities MILTON, Ga. — The seventh annual Metropolitan Golf Association Toys for Tots holiday charity golf tournament will be held Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Alpharetta Athletic Club’s East Course. The tournament is the largest charity event of the year at AAC and will benefit both Toys for Tots and Turning Point Women’s Health Care with a goal of raising more than 200 toys and $20,000 for these charities. MGA is looking for its AAC
members to participate in one of four ways. A corporate sponsorship will cost $500, and the company will receive signage at the entrance to clubhouse among other benefits. A tee sign sponsorship costs $50 and sponsors will have a personalized sign prominently displayed on the golf course. Business or personal sponsorships welcomed. The tournament is currently accepting donations for prizes for a raffle that
will be held the day of the event. Guests are also invited to sign-up and play in the tournament. Detail sheets and sponsorships forms will be available in both the East and West golf shops, or email Blake Atchley, East Course head golf professional, at blake.atchley@ alpharettaac.com. Drop off completed sponsorship forms and checks at the East Course Golf Shop. Please make checks payable to Alpharetta Athletic Club.
If you go What: Metropolitan Golf Association and Alpharetta Athletic Club Toys for Tots charity golf tournament When: Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Where: East Course at Alpharetta Athletic Club Information: Blake Atchley, East Course head golf professional, at blake.atchley@alpharettaac.com
Better Together holds free writer’s workshop Author of the Year leads Nov. 16 event MILTON, Ga. – Always eavesdropping for realistic dialogue? Have the itch to write the great American novel? Better Together will host a free writer’s workshop at the Bethwell Community Center Nov. 16 with 2103 Georgia Author of the Year Kimberly Brock, a Milton
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a blog, learning to read and listen with mindfulness requires courage. It is the mastery of vulnerability and authenticity that will determine a writer’s success in life and on the page. Brock’s reputation as a teacher is characterized by her focus on getting the writer out of his or her own way by creating an environment of awareness. In the workshop, writers are encouraged to come out of hiding and to take risks, embracing the habits of a satisfying creative life. Writers will learn the habits of: • paying attention and developing material from their own lives. • identifying writing goals so they can write
through their fears. • brainstorming ideas and stretching creative problem solving skills. • reading as a writer and digging deep with critical thinking skills. In this two-hour creative writing workshop, participants will be challenged to engage in mindfulness through prompts and exercises put to use in their original work. In-class critiques as well as feedback from the instructor will help students further develop the potential in their own writing. Brock is the award-winning author of the No. 1 Amazon bestseller “The River Witch.” A former actor and special needs educator, her writing has appeared in anthologies,
blogs and magazines, including Writer Unboxed and Psychology Today. She lectures and leads workshops on the inherent power in telling stories and is founder of Tinderbox Writer’s Workshop. To learn more, visit kimberlybrockbooks.com. Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors. For more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga. us. —Jonathan Copsey
Photo contest seeks pictures of Milton’s trees MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton has announced a tree photo contest open to anyone with an eye for natural beauty. Photos must be of trees within the city of Milton and submitted before the deadline of April 1, 2015. A panel of judges will
choose the winners, who will have their photos displayed in Milton City Hall. Winners will be announced during the city’s Arbor Day ceremony on April 24, 2015. To enter the contest, submit a photo to info@cityofmiltonga.us.
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Everyone is eligible to participate. Photos can be of any number or aspect of trees. Trees must be located within the city of Milton. Photos should not have any recognizable faces. Files must be a .jpg and at least 300 dpi. Include name, contact information and where photo was taken with entry. • Photo credit will be given using photographer’s first and last name. • Contestants grant the city of Milton permission to use the photo in any city of Milton media and/or promotional material.
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The Cottage School hosts car show and bazaar ROSWELL, Ga. – The Cottage School held its first annual Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar to benefit the school’s tuition assistance program. There was an artist’s market that featured pottery, photography, paintings and clothing. The Cottage School’s horticulture class hosted a farmers market, and the car show featured cars of all eras, from Model T’s to modern Mustangs. The event was emceed by Moby of “Moby in the Morning.” “This event was not only fun for everyone, but it also brought together a great crosssection of [our] community,” said Cottage School Executive Director Jacque Digieso. Founded in 1985, The Cottage School provides academics and experimental programming for students with special learning needs. For more information on the school, visit www.cottageschool.org. —Joe Parker
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Youth football raises breast cancer awareness MILTON, Ga. – Tim “The Bus Driver” Lester, who led the way for Jerome “The Bus” Bettis and Emmitt Smith, played 10 years in the NFL as a full back with the Rams, Steelers and the Cowboys. Now, Lester is the commissioner of NFL Youth Football League and the head coach of the Milton Steelers. He and his coaching staff believe that building character and responsible young people is so much more important than football itself. For this reason, the NFL Youth Football League showed support and helped increase
cancer awareness both to the public and to their players by having them wear pink jerseys the entire month of October. “It is important that we teach our players at a young age that through action, hard work and hope anything is possible,” Lester said. The goal of breast cancer awareness campaigns is to raise the public’s awareness and to show support for breast cancer, its detection, its treatment, the families who have suffered and the need for a reliable permanent cure. — Rachel Dier
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UNG Research Conference Several students were recognized for their outstanding performance at the University of North Georgia’s 19th annual Research Conference, held on the university’s Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses. Those recognized included: Catherine Basel of Cumming, Award of Top Honor in Nursing Group 5 (Dahlonega campus); Chandler Dean of Duluth, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Andrew Smitherman of Alpharetta, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Sarah Smudde of Cumming, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Erin Collins of Cumming, Second Place in Oral Presentation (Gainesville campus); and Lori Brennan of Suwanee, Award of Top Honor in Nursing Group 3 (Dahlonega campus).
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Where’s the Beef? When you pick up that plastic-wrapped container of beef, do you really know what’s in there? I’ve written in previous articles about knowing your farmer, and that would apply to your meat as well as your produce. Did you know you can easily get top quality, 100 percent grass-fed beef while at the same time supporting local farmers and the ethical treatment of animals? But first, let’s talk about why you would want to. One hundred percent grass-raised beef – or it may also be called grass-finished – is different than what you would normally find in the store. What it means is the cow is allowed to roam in the pasture eating grasses its entire life. It is never sent to a feed lot where it is fattened up quickly with grains and soy. This becomes an issue because cows are grazing animals by nature and cannot easily digest grains, so they tend to develop illnesses and issues. This in turn requires the use of antibiotics; this widespread use of antibiotics is creating super bacteria that may one day become untreatable – both in humans and animals. There are also the sanitation issues of thousands of cows squeezed together for an extended length of time and environmental issues with so much manure being in one place. I’ll spare you all the gory details, but if you’d like to know more about how these feed lots work, I would recommend watching the documentary “Frankensteer.”
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Here in North Georgia, we are fortunate to have smaller, independently owned farms that can provide us with top quality meats at a competitive price. So when you hear, “Where’s the beef,” the answer is right here, at home, in our own wonderful state of Georgia. Go to www.eatwild.com to find farms near you that sell pastured quality meats.
Indian Creek Angus Farm. you are getting is good, healthy fat. Our cattle at Indian Creek are never given antibiotics, hormones or steroids like feed lot cattle. What type of cattle do you raise? McCook: We started with a herd of Black Angus, but over the last several years, we have shifted to Murray Grey. They are an Australian breed that gains weight well on grass alone. That is because they are a heritage breed that hasn’t changed over the years like other breeds that are used for feed lot beef. They are still bred to live like the healthy cattle did 100 years ago. How are the cattle raised? McCook: Our cattle are raised on our farm. They are born here, and we treat them humanely their whole lives. We are very hands-on with our cattle and are out in the pastures checking them daily. They are moved from pasture to pasture daily so that they eat fresh grass and minerals
Q&A with Laura McCook from Indian Creek Angus Why is 100 percent grassfed better then conventionally raised beef? McCook: In the U.S., the majority of conventionally raised cattle live the last several months of their lives on feed lots and are exclusively fed grain to fatten them up faster; that is when their nutritional value plummets. Cattle are not designed to eat grain, therefore they get sick and are given antibiotics to stay alive. It completely changes the nutritional makeup of the beef, and this is why red meat has been considered unhealthy. Cattle raised on grass alone produce beef that is higher in vitamins, minerals and omegas. It is also four to six times lower in fat, and the fat that
and water all the time. They eat grass that has never been treated with fertilizers or pesticides of any kind. Does 100 percent grass-fed beef taste different? McCook: Yes, it has a flavor to it unlike grocery store beef, which is very bland. It is very robust and once you taste the difference, I believe you will never be able to eat conventional beef again. Can the meat be bought in bulk? McCook: Yes, we sell wholes, halves and quarters. This gives you the biggest bang for your buck. A lot of our customers buy wholes and/ or halves and they do what’s called cow-pooling. They split a half-cow between several families, so they all get the discounted price. Where can your meat be purchased? McCook: Our beef is sold through our website at www. indiancreekangus.com and at several retail locations. You can buy individual cuts or bulk orders. Once you have placed
your order, we will contact you to arrange pick-up. You may pick up at the farm or we meet customers off Exit 14 in Cumming. You can purchase our beef through Cumming Harvest, which is a fabulous online farmers market that is located in Cumming. Please visit their website at cumming.locallygrow.net for more information. Our beef is also sold at Roswell Farmers Market, which is a GMO-free grocery store and organic café in Roswell. Their website is roswellfarmersmarket.com. Can people visit your farm? McCook: Absolutely! We love for our customers to come to the farm. You are family to us and we know that once you become a customer, you will keep coming back. We do farm tours by appointment. We also do a lot of field trips. So if you would like to see the farm or are part of a school or homeschool organization, call us at 706-384-2648 to book a tour today.
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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
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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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
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Bell: Continued from Page 6 to make the first step. “This is a new program in
Milton,” Field said. “And we’ve decided to step up and be the guinea pig for it because it’s complicated and there’s some confusion surrounding how value is determined.” She said transfer of development rights programs place
Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of Milton, Georgia may be present on November 18, 2014 beginning at 11:30 AM attending a City of Milton Staff Meeting to be held at City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F, Executive Conference Room, Milton, Georgia 30004. There is no agenda and no official city business will be conducted. This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A. §50-14-1. No final action or other official business will be transacted. This the 30th day of October 2014. ________________________ Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton Public Building and Facilities Authority will hold a Special Called meeting on November 17, 2014 beginning at 5:30PM in the Executive Conference Room at City of Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, 107F, Milton, Georgia 30004.
Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper the value on the individual TDR, which is equal to about 1 acre of land, not the land itself. Bell and Preserve Rural Milton Initiative member Laura Rencher want the value determined by a conservation easement and are concerned that selling rights of land not at risk of development – such as city parks – will impact the future of the program. “The limited risk factor could certainly play a role in the sale price,” Bell said. But Field said that’s not an accurate comparison. “Depending on the size of the land, a property could
Scouts: Continued from Page 1 River or Etowah River,” said Cindy Eade, Milton’s sustainability coordinator. “Tons of debris that flows down storm drains now litters our oceans,
yield many TDRs,” she said. “But a developer might only need a small amount of TDRs and the landowner would be left holding a residual amount until there was an additional demand.” She said TDR values for the property at Bell Memorial Park were determined by a valuation appraisal of the receiving site, the assisted living land, not the sending site, the park. “This determined value will serve as the minimum bid price,” she said. Bell said he’s also concerned for the future of the park.
“I’ve lived in the area for 28 years and watched it change and grow,” he said. “Placing a conservation easement on park land impacts future use of land the city may eventually need.” Field said the city twice deferred the vote to authorize a public bid on these TDRs because three private landowners expressed interest in selling their development rights. “Unfortunately, for various reasons, none of these offers proved to be viable,” she said. “So as a result, the city has moved forward with its offer to sell their own TDRs through the public bidding process.”
and much of the water pollution is bacteria that is very harmful but not visible.” The Scouts have a goal of marking 100 storm drains in Milton. Residents who wish to learn more can contact Eade at Cindy.eade@cityofmiltonga.us or call 678-242-2509. —Jonathan Copsey
Do your part to protect water quality in Milton as well as downstream by doing the following: Use fertilizers and yard chemicals sparingly and properly. Make sure you pick up after your pet and throw the waste in your trash can.
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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF SEALED BIDS CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA The City of Milton, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for the City’s sale of certain transferable development rights (“TDRs”) in real property owned by the City within the Deerfield/Highway 9 Regulating Plan Area, in accordance with Milton City Code Ch. 64, Art. XX, Sec. 1.7. The City is offering for sale a total off our (4) TDRs. Each TDR is transferable for up to four (4) building units, as further described in Milton City Code Ch. 64, Art. XX, Art. 1. The appraised fair market value of each TDR is eighty thousand dollars ($80,000). Interested parties are invited to submit sealed bids to the City’s Community Development Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F, Milton, GA 30004 until 2:00 p.m., December 2, 2014, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly read. Required bid forms and other written materials connected with the proposed sale are available at the above address or by contacting Honor Motes, Procurement Manager at honor. motes@cityofmiltonga.us or by fax at 678-242-2499. Such TDRs shall be sold ”as-is”. The City of Milton reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities, to sell less than the total number of TDRs offered, and to otherwise make award(s) in the best interest of the City of Milton. Bids may be submitted for all TDRs being offered or for less than all TDRs, including for fractions thereof. A minimum bid of $80,000.00 per TDR (pro rata for fractional bids) is required in order for such bid to be considered for acceptance. Sealed bids shall include bid security in an amount equal to at least 10% of the bid amount (payable by surety bond or certified check to the City of Milton).
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GA Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – Lindsey Fetner of Johns Creek was one of 21 students inducted into Georgia Southwestern State University’s chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for first-year students.
Auburn University AUBURN, Ala. – Samantha Jordan Pike of Milton gradu-
ated summa cum laude from Auburn University on May 3. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education after just three years of study. In addition, Kristen Marie Marcela of Milton graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University on May 3. She received a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and wellness.
Tennessee Wesleyan College ATHENS, Tenn. – Emily Bobbitt of Alpharetta graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing science from Tennessee Wesleyan College at the college’s 157th spring commencement.
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Graduation: But Avossa is confident his focus on ensuring schools have the best leaders in place will allow schools to succeed. Since taking office in 2010, Avossa has directed his efforts on moving out low-performing principals and assistant principals, and replacing them with leaders focused on academic achievement. He believes the results have been reflected in the rising graduation rates over the past three years. “It was exciting to learn that our graduation rate had again increased,” Avossa said. “We believe that by empower-
ing our schools to address the needs of our unique communities, we will continue to see growth.” Along with growth for all students, Fulton is seeing graduation gains among subgroups. Over the past three years, the graduation rate for multi-racial students has risen 19.3 percent, for English learners by 17.5 percent and for black students by 9.5 percent. This is the fourth year the Georgia Department of Education has calculated the graduation rate using the adjusted cohort rate formula. The new formula is based on when a student first becomes a freshman and is calculated using the number of students who graduate within four years,
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taking into account student transfers. Previously, Georgia’s graduation rates included students who took more than four years to graduate from high school. While the recalculated rates dropped Georgia’s numbers significantly, the numbers have been increasing over the past three years.
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DEATH NOTICES Geneva B. Allen, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Hans Dambach, 82, of Cumming, passed away October 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Ruth E. Hasinus, 89, of Buford, passed away October 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
John W. Lipscomb, Jr., 91, of Alpharetta, passed away October 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Willie Ruth Anglin, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away October 8,2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Charles Davis, 79, of Ball Ground, passed away October 26, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Wanda J. Haynie, 98 of Cumming, passed away October 3 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Linda McCarthy, 50, of Woodstock, passed away October 9 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
William F. Hooten, 88, of Duluth, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Ahmad K.H. Mohajer, 94, passed away October 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Evelyn Henrietta Howington, 88, of Greenwood, MS, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Thomas F. Nelson, 80, of Marietta, passed away October 1 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Twyla Austin, 80, of Milton, passed away October 26, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mark E. Beeninga, 58, of Roswell, passed away October 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Douglas Bennett, 65 of Conyers, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
DeForrest Burnett, Jr., 77, of Cumming, passed away October 31, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charlie W. Butterworth, Sr., 82, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Lillian Connors, 88 of Alpharetta, passed away October 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Alvaro Corredor, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 21, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Sandra Davis, 71, of Lake City, passed away October 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Deborah Jean Donaldson, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away November 4, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James William Dotson, Sr., 80, of Cumming, passed away October 31, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Eugene Evans, 86, of Cumming, passed away November 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Basil Fowlin, 57, of Alpharetta, passed away October 8 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Worthy Coe Hamling, 96, of Roswell, passed away October 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Evelyn Handley, 72, of Atlanta, passed away November 4, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Philip Charles Hughes, 74, of Cumming, passed away October 26, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Beverly Lucille Jones, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away October 30, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Nicholas Kniat, 36, of Alpharetta, passed away October 28, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Ruth Lautz, 90, of Atlanta, passed away October 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Thomas Richard Laymac, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Raymond Sigwalt Olson, 75, of Cumming, passed away November 2, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Nannette Park, 86, of Jasper, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Oscar Eugene Pittman, 80, of Roswell, passed away October 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Eunice Risberg, 83, of Milton, passed away October 7 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. David Rupp, 54, of Alpharetta, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Jeanette R. Shedd, 83, of Canton, passed away October 3 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Wendy Sheffield, 56, of Canton, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Carl Smallwood, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away October 28, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Randolph Smith, 87, of Atlanta, passed away October 22, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Adam LeRoy Strausner, 73, of Casper, WY, passed away October 23, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Linda Weatherly, 71, of Johns Creek, passed away October 24, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Deborah Williams, 56, of Cumming, passed away November 2, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. David R. Woods, 70, of Roswell, passed away October 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Bargains Building Supplies TOOL CART: Craftsman with stack-on toolbox $75. 770-650-7965 Extension Ladder: 28’ Werner fiberglass $160. 770-650-7965
Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 5 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2100/lot, list price $4295/ lot. 770-475-5479 Roswell Cemetery, Garden On Pine Hill 2 lots $3000 each, goes for $4200 each through Cemetery. 404-403-2838
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Greenlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Roswell. 2 side by side mausoleum crypts, great location! Home: 239-263-7373. Cell: 239-213-8048 ARLINGTON, Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065 Arlington Cemetery; 2 adjoining lots, Garden of The Roses. $8000 for both. Call before 8pm, 404-310-5237
Furniture SOFA: 3 cushion, 88” ivory with mauve/blue details. $170. 678-835-7458 MARBLE TABLES, 2, iron legs, glass needs replacement, $75/both. 678-835-7458 Entertainment Cabinet, cherry, handmade, 93”Tx37”w. $500. 770-205-7828 BABY CHANGING DRESSER, hutch, 3 drawers, side door, $210. 678-835-7458. E N T E RTA I N M E N T SET, drawers, door for tv, antique white $225. 678-835-7458 BAR STOOLS, (3) wooden, rush seats, $250. 651-252-8985 CHAIR, cushioned, brown taupe with wooden arms. $150. 678-835-7458 MEDIA CENTER: Hardwood, electrical connections, excellent condition! $1200 firm! 770-630-9670 BEDROOM Stanley Young American: Bunk Beds with ladder and side rails, under the bed drawers, night stand, 5 Drawer Dresser, 3 Drawer Hutch with Bookcase. Great Condition. $750.00 404-786-4630
Medical Equipment STEELE COOLING VEST for M.S. patients, gel inserts $75. 404-345-2372 TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 VEHICLE LIFT, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372
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Medical Equipment VITAL WRAP SYSTEM: Portable heating, cooling and compression therapy $150. 404-345-2372 Invacare Mobile Chair: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. used 4 months. $8000. 404-345-2372
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Miscellaneous HATS: Fantastic collection, assorted prices plus Knights Templar, belt and books, Shriners Amara & 32nd degree plus 3 cases, great condition! $300 obo. 678-392-2717 PIANO, beautiful Knabe console, full keyboard, walnut finish, one owner $800. Oreck vacuum cleaner $50. Card table, 4 chairs $25. Cedar chest $100. 770-664-9195
Musical Instruments PIANO, Balwin Upright, excellent condition $300. 770-355-2052 Conn Cornet: Vintage 1896. Original case and accessories. Excellent condition! $1200/obo. 404-281-8677
Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 WORKOUT GYM, Powertec. 4 sides, weights & bench $900. 770-205-7828
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Real Estate Home for Sale 19102 Harvest Ridge Lane, Johns Creek. Move-in ready 3 BR / 2 BA immaculate ranch in the Orchards at Jones Bridge. $234,900 Christina Abunassar 919-389-8317 Harry Norman Realtors 770-497-2000 JOHNS CREEK Completely remodeled. 5BR/4BA. 135 River Point Court. Master on main. In-law suite. Open Saturday, Sunday. reduced from $358,000 to $325,000 to move quickly! 678-362-2474 or 678-358-1211
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CONTROL CENTER MANAGER Sawnee EMC is seeking a Control Center Manager to manage dispatchers, construction & service personnel activities. Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer a minimum of ten years’ experience in electric utility work, including seven years’ experience in distribution system line operations. Must have: Strong computer skills, map reading knowledge of line feed direction, communication and management skills. Requires frequent contact with the public and deadline pressures. Requires flexibilty for overtime, irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends. Applicants must present resume or complete an application prior to 5pm, November 21, 2014. Apply online: www.sawnee. com or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040 or email: HumanResources@ sawnee.com. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace
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