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ROSWELL, Ga. — A man recently contacted police about a computer scam by someone posing as a Microsoft employee.

The man told police that someone calling himself “Peter Thomas” contacted him in October. Thomas said that his Microsoft company was going out of business and they were issuing refunds to their recent customers.

After obtaining the man’s bank account information, Thomas said he would put $300 in the account, but instead, he put what looked like $3,000 in the account.

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Car stolen at gym after locker raided JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported Nov. 3 that her car keys were stolen from here gym locker and her car was missing.

The woman was at the LA Fitness on Medlock Bridge Road until almost 9 p.m., when she noticed that her keys were missing. None of her other items, including a laptop and wallet, were missing, and her locker did not have a lock on it.

Outside, the woman was unable to locate her car.

When police began searching for the 2012 gray Toyota Camry, they found it parked crookedly and locked in a nearby parking lot. Two purses, worth $125 total, were taken from the trunk. The woman said nothing of value was in the purses.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man said Oct. 30 that he received a fake bill from a self-checkout machine after he attempted to use the cash in another store.

The man had gone through the self-checkout aisle a few days earlier

Thomas then told the man that the extra zero was a mistake and that he needed to send the difference to Thomas through a MoneyGram.

The man did so, but Thomas said the transaction did not work and the man should send the money again.

A few days later, the man realized that the transaction was a scam. His bank told him he was missing $3,000 from his checking account and $2,400 in cash advance was taken from his credit card. All of the associated bank accounts are now closed.

at the State Bridge Road Kroger and received $20 in cash from the machine.

When he later tried to use the cash at a Wendy’s, the transaction was denied. Store employees told him that the bill was fake when they used a pen to check its legitimacy.

Teen hits sheriff’s car during traffic stop FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After getting pulled over Oct. 29 for speeding, a 19-year-old hit a sheriff’s patrol car twice.

The deputy was using his dash radar unit along Dahlonega Highway when he saw two cars speeding. He pursued one along Oak Grove Circle when the second car stopped to possibly get the deputy’s attention. The deputy drove around that car and continued to follow the first car with lights on. The second car followed.

The first car pulled into the Oak Grove Church parking lot, and the deputy pulled in behind him. The deputy was about to put his car in park when the teenager put his car in reverse and hit the patrol vehicle.

The deputy said the teen was slow to react and engage with him. When he said he hit the patrol car, the teen reportedly looked confused and said the deputy hit his car. The deputy said he smelled burnt marijuana and told the teen to get out of the car. The car then rolled back and hit the patrol car again.

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marijuana paraphernalia in the car.

The second driver said he noticed the erratic driving and saw the teen hit another car, but that hit and run went unreported, along with another crash.

The teen was arrested for possession of drug-related objects, DUI, possession of marijuana, speeding and improper backing.

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DUI arrests ►► Benjamin Robert Blizzard, 22,

of Kilgarron Court, Milton, was arrested Nov. 8 on Kilgarron Court, Milton, for DUI-marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. ►► Nicole Jean Mazzuca, 23, of Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, was arrested Nov. 4 on Ga. 120, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cesar N Urena-Hernandez, 36, of Hurt Road, Marietta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Hembree Road, Alpharetta, for DUI, possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and having an open container. ►► Joseph William Ambrosetti, 46, of Red Oak Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Ga. 120, Alpharetta for DUI.

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Diabetes and the eye

By Kate Lohman, O.D. Milan Eye Center

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body is unable to process and store glucose (sugar). This leads to glucose building up in the body tissues and damaging small blood vessels making them “leaky.” There are two forms of diabetes mellitus: type 1 and type 2.

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Type 1 diabetes is usually an autoimmune disease in which the beta cells of the pancreas that normally produce insulin are destroyed. Insulin is a hormone that signals cells in the body to absorb glucose from food and provide energy. Without insulin circulating in our bloodstream, sugar levels rise and the buildup of glucose in the blood stream eventually damages the small blood vessels in our kidneys, hands, feet, and eyes.

Type 1 diabetics must inject the missing hormone daily to survive. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.

The second form of diabetes is type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a variation of the disease in which either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells become resistant to circulating insulin. Ultimately this leads to the same consequences of type 1 diabetes, causing damage to internal organs and blood vessels. This form is more common than type 1 and is more likely to develop in overweight individuals. When left untreated, both types of diabetes can lead to heart attacks, kidney failure, extremity amputation, and severe vision loss or even blindness.

How does diabetes cause vision loss?

Just as diabetes can damage blood vessels and cause them to leak throughout the body, it can also occur in the eyes. More specifically, blood and fluid can leak from vessels in the retina, the neurological tissue in the back of the eye that captures light and allows us to see. When this occurs, it is referred to as diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy can either be blurred vision or no symptoms at all. According to the National Institute of Health, “between 40 and 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, although only about half are aware of it.” Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working aged adults across the globe, and it has been estimated that 93 million Americans have some stage of retinopathy. It is important to note that the risk of diabetic retinopathy increases the longer an individual has had diabetes (i.e. someone who has had diabetes for twenty years is at higher risk for retinopathy and vision loss than someone who developed diabetes one year ago). The risk of vision loss also increases for those individuals who have poor glycemic control and/or high blood pressure.

How do we prevent vision loss from diabetes?

Early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of blindness by 95%.

Because diabetic retinopathy often presents without symptoms, yearly eye examinations are crucial. Regularly checking blood sugar is a great way for patients to monitor their disease between doctor’s visits. Exercising, dieting, and maintaining a healthy weight are other ways that one can improve his or her overall health and ultimately prevent vision loss.

Key numbers to know (ABC’s): • A1C – Normal A1C is less than 5.7 This reading measures long term blood sugar control – Diabetes is typically diagnosed when someone’s A1C exceeds 6.5 • Blood pressure – Normal blood pressure is below or equal to 120/80 • Cholesterol levels – Normal level is below 200 ■

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Local officials are reviewing a blueprint that will assign hundreds of millions of dollars to address regional transportation needs across North Fulton County.

The North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan maps a project list more than 10 years into the future. It is an effort by the six cities in North Fulton and the Atlanta Regional Commission to coordinate spending in a way that provides regional relief.

The plan, now in its final stages, will be turned over to the ARC in December for review. The public has until Nov. 29 to post comments and recommendations.

At a meeting with Alpharetta city officials earlier this month, consutlants from Kimley Horn, a design engineering firm, presented the plan for review and asked for recommendations from elected officials.

They will return Dec. 4 with revisions and a final draft that includes recommendations from each city and the public.

The plan splits projects into three levels, each with its own share of funding.

Level 1 projects: Concentrate primarily on capacity improvements along major arteries.

As it stands now, these efforts call for major capacity improvements in the coming years along: • Old Milton Parkway/State Bridge Road east of Ga. 400 • North Point Parkway north of Old Milton to Webb Bridge Road • Ga. 9 north of Windward Parkway • McGinnis Ferry Road east of Ga. 400 • Medlock Bridge Road north from Gwinnett County to the Forsyth County line.

• Sections of Old Alabama Road, Jones Bridge Road, Haynes Bridge and Kimball Bridge roads The consultants estimate Alpharetta will have about $116 million to help fund a share of these Level 1 projects.

Funds will come from city bond projects approved by local voters in May of 2016 and regular annual funding for capital projects.

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Review the plan The public is invited to review and comment on the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan through Nov. 29. Details of the plan, including opportunities for comment can be found at: http://www.northfultonctp.com/ They will also draw on the city’s share of the .75-cent transportation sales tax (TSPLOST) also passed by voters last year.

Those TSPLOST funds represent more than $200 million transportation dollars between the six North Fulton cities.

Alpharetta alone is expected to receive upward of $53 million over the 5-year term of the sales tax.

Roswell and Johns Creek are each expected to receive around $82 million, and Milton estimates it will draw about $31 million.

Level 2 projects, programmed at about half the funding, deal primarily with the area’s trail system, including the Alpha Loop.

Level 3 funding would apply primarily to “complete street” projects featuring bicycle and pedestrian paths.

Alpharetta City Councilman Chris Owens said he would like to see some of the Level 1 funding go toward interchange improvements at Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400.

Right now the project outlined for TSPLOST funding includes capacity improvements for Old Milton Parkway just east of Ga. 400, Owens said.

The city is in talks with the Georgia DOT about partnering on that project.

The interchange itself is not addressed in the current project, he said.

“Even if we don’t know exactly what that is, I would say in my book it’s a priority for us, and that’s a regional issue of getting on and off of [Ga.] 400,” Owens said. “I’d like to see if we couldn’t work that into the plan.”

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 105 schools in the of us.”

Fulton County School Each level of Fulton schools saw System earned a “C+” increases on the 2017 CCRPI. Elemenaverage on the state’s tary schools’ scores rose 4.3 points to annual report card in 77.6, middle schools increased 2 points 2017, but progress to 72.8, and high schools improved by is being made in the 2.9 points to 82.4. number of schools Comparatively, the state scores deemed “chronically were 72.9 for elementary schools, 73 ROSE failing” and subject to for middle schools, and 77 for high state intervention. schools.

Last week, the Georgia Department Among North Fulton schools, the of Education released results for the nine area high schools had the greatCollege and Career Ready Performance est performance averaging nearly 93 Index (CCRPI), the annual evaluation points. The region’s 29 elementary tool for public schools across the state. school were close behind at just First implemented in 2012, the under 90 points, with the 11 middle CCRPI is designed to provide a broader schools posting a solid “B” rating at view of school achievement and prog86 points. ress than the assessTwo North Fulton ment it replaced — the schools – Lake WindAdequate Yearly Progress ward Elementary and (AYP) measurement Northview High – scored mandated by No Child over 100 points for a Left Behind. second consecutive year, Schools are evaluated with the extra points on a 100 point scale given for “exceeding the based on a number of bar.” factors, and they have Three other areas the ability to earn addischools had near perfect tional points for “exceedscores – Findley Oaks ing the bar” progress.

Elementary (99.9), River Overall, Fulton Trail Middle (99.5), and increased its average Cambridge High School to 78; more than three (99.0). points higher than last Other high achievers year, and above the state in North Fulton included average of 75. schools with double-digit Fulton Superintengains from last year, indent Jeff Rose noted he cluding Hillside Elemenwas particularly pleased tary (+24.7), Mountain with the achievement Park Elementary (+18.1), JEFF ROSE Fulton Superintendent of the district’s lowRoswell North (+15.2). est-performing schools.

Changes will likely The number of Fulton be coming to the CCRPI schools scoring below the passing score next year under the new education of 60 dropped from 14 schools in 2016, mandates now in effect under the U.S. to eight schools this year.

Department of Education.

Plans on how to help the 104 A draft of the Georgia plan submitschools considered “chronically failing” ted to the federal government for apwill be made public in January by the proval includes revisions to the current newly-appointed State Turnaround calculations.

Officer, Eric Thomas.

Those include placing more empha“We are encouraged by the progress sis on year-to-year progress, student that was made last year,” said Rose, attendance, “closing the gap” between noting Fulton has directed significant low and high performing students, and efforts to underperforming schools. customized performance improvement “[But] there is much more work ahead targets.

We are encouraged by the progress that was made last year.

[But] there is much more work ahead of us.”

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OPINION

I don’t understand politics Maybe I’m ignorant, or optimistically naive.

Maybe I never listened enough in social studies or political science classes.

Or maybe I’m KATHLEEN STURGEON just flat out wrong.

But I do not unEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com derstand politics.

I don’t mean the basic understanding of government, how we elect a president or how a bill becomes a law.

I do understand the fundamentals of our nation.

No, I mean name calling, one-upping, just genuinely nasty trying to outdo each other.

I know I’m young, but it seems like our country has never been this cruel and divisive.

Politics are normally such a taboo topic, but all of a sudden it seems like it’s the “cool thing to do” to belittle and berate someone who doesn’t see the world in exactly the same way you do.

When did it become an insult to call

someone a “liberal” or “conservative”?

Isn’t that just a label?

I’m not sure when it became a way of life or death for some people, but it’s a bit frightening.

I receive emails, phone calls and social media comments all the time calling me and our paper, the media as a whole, “too liberal.”

But when I saw a comment last week calling me the “Republican mouthpiece,” I had to laugh to myself.

How can I be “pushing my liberal-biased agenda” on my readers while also being a mouthpiece for the opposing party?

And when did it become OK for people to just assume political affiliation of a person based on their life views and morals?

Frankly, I’m fed up and sick of it.

I don’t agree completely with one side or another. I feel strongly about certain issues, and they are almost evenly divided for Republican or Democrat viewpoints.

But what gets me is that unlike most people I’ve heard from, I won’t back down on my viewpoints just to fit a certain party’s typecasting.

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When a crisis occurs, we almost automatically jump into our “Republican/Democrat way of mind” and start spouting off why the other side caused the tragedy to occur.

I heard at a debate a few weeks ago that in order for candidates to win a seat, they have to promise when they go to the Capitol or Washington that they will completely vote, support and talk in the way their chosen party wants.

Because they are now in this position of power, they must forfeit their own beliefs and only further the agenda of a political party.

For the most part, I understand that, but I just can’t comprehend giving up your morals just to go along with what’s always been the way politics are run.

This way of thinking will just keep

us at a standstill and encourage us to be more at odds and divisive in order to further our party. But at the end of the day, the power will just flip flop from one to the other, and nothing will change.

When a crisis occurs, we almost automatically jump into our “Republican/Democrat way of mind” and start spouting off why the other side caused the tragedy to occur.

How does that solve anything?

Even when we voted for president last year, it was tough to choose a side because both had made mistakes and both took stances that I didn’t agree with.

It makes me wonder if the politicians also waffle internally about having to be completely gung-ho supportive with their party, even if they are questioning what they think of a certain topic, or God forbid, disagree with their affiliation’s decision.

Maybe politics has always been this way.

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Incumbents prevail in Johns Creek elections Bradberry, Horton in Dec. 5 Post 3 runoff

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Incumbent City Council members Stephanie Endres, Lennie Zaprowski and Mayor Mike Bodker were returned to office in the Nov. 7 city elections but there is still one seat to be decided in a Dec. 5 runoff election.

Post 3 will feature the top two vote-getters, John Bradberry and Vicki Horton, facing off again to fill BRADBERRY the final council seat.

An anemic 6,395 votes were cast (13.8 percent) out of 46,277 registered voters in Johns Creek.

Bodker got a free ride after his opponent dropped out of the race a few weeks ago. Incumbent Endres had little trouble topping her opponent Chris Jackson.

Endres got 71.4 percent of ballots cast in her election and waltzed to HORTON her first full term in office. Challenger Chris Jackson garnered just 28.6 percent of the votes cast for Post 5.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski, Post 1, had a little

Johns Creek election results Post 1: Issure C. Yang 45.9% 2,844 Leonard Zaprowski 54.1% 3,531

Nevertheless, I remain concerned the 46,000 registered voters allowed around roughly 6,000 people who actually voted to decide who will guide the future of 83,000 residents of our city.”

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registered voters allowed around roughly 6,000 people who actually voted to decide who will guide the future of 83,000 residents of our city.”

This continued low-voter in city elections is worrisome Bodker said, because fewer voters means it is less likely the true feelings of the majority are accurately represented.

“We need a more representative sample of voters.

People who are upset are going to vote no matter what. But those who are unhappy can be over-represented when a large number of voters stay home,” Bodker said.

The mayor was quick to say he did not think this was the case in the Nov.7 election. But he said it could easily come to that if “contented” voters continue to be no-shows on Election Day.

more trouble fending off newcomer Issure C. Yang. But Zaprowski will return for a second term and what he has said is his last after securing 53 percent of the vote.

Mayor Bodker put a positive spin on the poor turnout. He said it is a sign that the majority of the residents are happy with the direction the city is going.

“I say that because all three incumbents won.

Obviously my path was the easiest because I wound up with no opponent. But when people are really angry or concerned, they usually vote incumbents out,” Bodker said.

“Nevertheless, I remain concerned the 46,000

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Alcon announces $97M expansion in Johns Creek Project is part of lens maker’s plan for production growth

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Gov. Nathan Deal was on hand to cut the ribbon Nov. 9 for a $97 million expansion of Alcon, Johns Creek’s leading eye care manufacturing company and a division of Novartis.

This is the third phase of a multiyear project to expand Alcon’s production capacity. “Since beginning our growth project four years ago, Alcon has invested nearly $600 million, created several hundred new jobs,� said Shay Foley, general manager of Alcon Johns Creek Manufacturing and Technology Operations. “This expansion will increase our production of contact lenses. Johns Creek is the home for Alcon’s DAILIES line of contact lenses,� Alcon Communications Director Amy Leger said.

These ultra-thin contacts are used once and then disposed of – hence the

name DAILIES. This expansion will increase the production capacity for this particular line and is in response to the growing global demand for the lenses.  “Alcon’s expansion in Johns Creek reflects Georgia’s commitment to providing industry leaders with the best resources to compete worldwide,�

Deal said in an announcement for the project. “Alcon already has a significant economic footprint in Johns Creek, and with this expansion, the company is deepening its investment in our topranked business climate,� he said.

The company has created 550 jobs in the city since 2013. With the expansion of the facility, Alcon will phase in between 50 and 100 new high-tech manufacturing jobs. “We are proud of Alcon’s success and appreciate the company’s commitment to creating jobs and investing in the Johns Creek community,� Deal said.

Alcon has expanded the size of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by more than 70,000 square feet and added new production lines that leverage cutting-edge technology. “This next phase of our investment

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Gov. Nathan Deal, center left, gathers with Alcon and elected city, county and state officials for the announcement of Alcon’s most recent expansion. reflects the increased demand for our DAILIES brand of contact lenses, as well as the strong partnerships we have built with the Johns Creek community, Fulton County and Georgia officials,�

Foley said.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said he and the City Council are pleased that Alcon has once again decided to expand its operations in the city. “We are especially impressed that they chose Johns Creek for this expansion over locations in two countries

outside the U.S.,� the mayor said.

Fulton County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Bob Ellis also weighed in on the expansion news. “Alcon’s continuous commitment to add state-of-the-art technology and related jobs to the city is a testament to the partnership we have developed over the past decade,� Ellis said.

The reinvestment in Fulton County by an internationally recognized company like Alcon speaks to Fulton County’s pro-business climate, Ellis said.

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Johns Creek Christian Church minister back in USA After 10 years abroad, the Rev. David Kenley enjoys pastoring again

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the Rev. David Kenley, 30 years an ordained Disciples of Christ minister, it has been a long road to pastoring Johns Creek Christian Church on Bell Road.

The last 10 years Kenley and his wife lived in the United Kingdom – which most of us on this side of the pond call Great Britain – because of his wife’s career.

“We were committed to stay only a year, but it turned into 10 years.

Finally, we realized it was time to come home,” Kenley said. “I spent many years pastoring to the elderly at the Christian Church Home of the Elderly, a nonprofit operating retirement communities.”

In the UK, they lived in the village of Datchet within walking distance of

Windsor Castle. The village dates back to the 10th century, but signs of habitation go back to the Ice Age more than 6,000 years ago.

Now they live in a city that is just 10 years old.

When an opportunity arose for his wife to return home, they took it. Her family is from Tennessee, but when she found a position in Atlanta, they decided that was close enough.

“It still feels new after three and half years in Atlanta,” he said.

Kenley sees the new position as something of a challenge. This is his first congregational position. He had ministered at churches in England, but this is the first church where he is not only the senior pastor but the pastor.

“I told [the search committee] that if they would put up with me, I would put up with you,” Kenley said.

That was in July, so everyone appears to be settling in with the arrangement.

For Kenley and his wife, the real change is living in such a cosmopolitan community. The Atlanta area moves at a much faster pace than Datchet or even Frankfurt, Kentucky, where the

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The Rev. David Kenley enjoys walking the grounds of his new church. He is the senior minister at Johns Creek Christian Church. couple spent much of their married life.

“But it is a positive change for us.

We like the cosmopolitan atmosphere.

That’s a plus.”

As for his goals, Kenley said he picks that up from his congregation.

“This church has a long history of being involved in the community. They would like do more,” he said. “Especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.”

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Church members are also involved with the Impact Group working on transitional housing for the homeless.

“We would like to find another outreach ministry to be involved in at a number of levels,” Kenley said. “When we say ministry, we mean significantly more involved than just sending money.”

Kenley said practicing Christianity sometimes means getting your hands dirty and your soul shiny.

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Roswell Rotary sponsors basketball tourney ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell High School and Roswell Rotary Honor Air are pleased to announce the “Roswell High School and Roswell Rotary Honor Air Invitational” basketball tournament to be held at Roswell High School, Saturday, Nov. 18, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20 and 21.

Boys and girls teams will play.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Fifteen teams from the southeast will be participating. Representing the boys teams are: Roswell High, Blessed Trinity, Westminster, Alpharetta High, West Ashley High (Charleston SC), Gray Collegiate Prep (Columbia SC) and KIPP Collegiate Academy.

Girl’s teams include: Roswell High, Blessed Trinity, Westminster, Alpharetta High, KIPP Collegiate Academy, Pebblebrook High, Locust Grove High and Chapel Hill High.

It is estimated that several hundred students, coaches and players will be traveling here for the weekend to enjoy the tournament in addition to local restaurants, retailers and area attractions.

This event will honor our military veterans from all branches of service from World War I and II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The event is also to raise awareness and support in the metro Atlanta community for the Roswell Rotary Honor Air Flight.

These flights send local World War II veterans to fly to Washington, D.C., so that they may see first-hand their World War II Memorial.

Ticket sales proceeds will be donated to Honor Air, as they plan for their 10th straight flight, April 24, 2018.

“We are pleased to work with Roswell High School in the first invitational and honored that they have chosen Honor Air as the beneficiary of proceeds,” said Rotary’s Gene Beckman.

Ticket\ are Adults $10 per day, students $5 per day or you may purchase an all-tournament pass for $25.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Games will be played in the Roswell High School J. Tom Zachary Court in the school’s “Hornet’s Nest”.

The Hornet’s Nest has been ranked as one of the 20 best on campus high school gyms in the nation.

Roswell High School is at 11595 King Road, Roswell, GA. Additional information is available at www.roswellrotary.club/honor-air .

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Johns Creek Chamber CEO stepping down Davies to assume post in spring of 2018

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce has grown tremendously in the last six years of its short life, due in no small part to its CEO during that term, John Bemont. He is stepping down in the spring, but his replacement is already waiting in the wings.

Kent Davies of World Financial Group/Transamerica has agreed to take over as CEO in 2018.

Johns Creek Chamber Chairwoman Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital, said Bemont was one of the most professional, caring and kind individuals she has met through the chamber.

“When I first came to Johns Creek, he really helped me learn the city and understand the importance of the community and the hospital partnership,” Margolis said. “So I am crazy about him.”

As far as the chamber, his work has strengthened it to be a “player” in shaping the community.

“The success of the chamber today rests on his shoulders,” Margolis said. “He is so much more than the CEO of the chamber. He is the voice of reason when it comes to affairs of the city, the chamber and economic development.

“His presence really transcends just the chamber.

People look to him as their True North because he is always willing to talk with people and help them get to where they want to be.”

Bemont said the chamber has a number of successful events that enhance the organization’s ability to help its members. The Chamber Expo he began five years ago and its business-to-business relationships it promotes may be the crown jewel in services the chamber provides.

“It does allow local businesses and organizations the chance to showcase their wares to the community and one another,” Bemont said. “But other events such as the Chamber Gala and its annual golf tour-

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John Bemont will step down next spring as CEO of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a much stronger organization than when he took the reins six years ago.

nament are not only good fundraisers, they provide business people the opportunity to meet and become involved socially in ways that they otherwise would not have.”

But Bemont says the chamber helps members in many ways including being part of the city’s branding effort along with City Hall, the Johns Creek Community Association and the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Together we lead the city’s branding efforts” he said. “We try to bring a unified portrait of the city to those who would like to live, work or start a business in the community.

“We like to think we are real voice for the business community,” he said.

The chamber played a big role in branding Johns Creek and has participated in important task force

groups including the Sign Ordinance Committee and recruitment for the health care community to name two.

“We have a lot of health care providers in Johns Creek. Not only the hospital and doctors but Alcon, the contact lens manufacturer and any number of senior care facilities. All have made Johns Creek their home,” Bemont said.

The Small Business Resource Center helps small businesses get started and grow, providing them guidance in many areas including getting insurance and finance, he said.

“And we work with the Johns Creek Advantage, the public-private economic development arm of the city,” Bemont said.

Attorney Susan Grissom, a chamber board member, said Bemont has brought many skills to bear at the chamber.

“I really appreciate his skill in working with our different leaders in the community,” Grissom said.

“I remember when John was asked to come aboard to lead the chamber, it was so he could work with the city to forge a good working relationship with the city leaders. I believe he has done an excellent job in that.”

Bemont has also done a good job in growing chamber membership. “A big piece of that” was Bemont’s tireless willingness to meet with business people to understand their needs and help them, she said.

“John was always looking for new ways to grow the chamber and one of the big things was to add the Expo,” Grissom said.

The Johns Creek Chamber Expo outgrew its first two venues, and since its location at The Bricks at Northpoint Community Church it has continued to sell out every year.

The Chamber Gala has grown in its appeal doubling in size under his leadership.

“He’s just a good person to know,” Grissom said.

“I say that as a personal friend. He makes a point of really getting to know those folks who are interested in growing the chamber. He has been a great leader for us.”

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Woodstock now feeding off gravity Making the most City leaders in Woodstock have worked hard over the last 20 years crafting what has become one of the metro area’s most successful suburban downtown areas. And GEOFF SMITH as the saying goes, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com success breeds success.

When I was at Chattahoochee High School back in the early 1990s and we traveled to Cherokee High School to play football, it seems like we made it west clear to Alabama. The country started pretty much right after Crabapple Road on 92 in west Roswell and went on for what seemed liked forever.

If you grew up in the metro area and have not been to, or heard what’s going on in Woodstock lately, then you are probably wondering why in the world I’m writing about it.

A real estate agent friend of mine was driving around a family who wanted a house in Roswell for under $350,000. They could not find what they were looking for. She kept telling them about Woodstock, but they just turned up their nose – would not entertain the thought. So my friend headed up Arnold Mill, pretended to get lost, and wound up in downtown Woodstock. That family now lives in Woodstock.

Woodstock had some decent bones to start off with. The town, like many, grew up around a small rail stop. The old town spread along Main Street and one side of the railroad tracks. The other side of the tracks was mostly woods.

City leaders back in the early 2000s got aggressive and saw what many at the time did not. They partnered with some local developers and coordinated a town center that consists of several city blocks, some five-story buildings filled with condos,

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The Woodstock train depot at Main and West Mill streets offers a quaint counterpoint to a bustling downtown. apartments, and retail and restaurants on the bottom, and an entire neighborhood of detached and attached homes, all around a very wooded neighborhood park.

The downturn in 2008 halted the project for a spell. But it got back up and going and is at this point running full-steam ahead.

The new buildings are all leased up. The old town on the other side of the tracks is leased up, and restaurants seem to be clamoring to get in. A fantastic concert venue called MadLife opened up. It’s a venue that looks like an old jazz club with a huge stage, high-top table seating and a bar on the lower level, and an upper level with a bar. Quality music acts play there almost every night.

And they love their beer in Woodstock. Reformation Brewery is about a mile down Arnold Mill road, and they are planning a new location in downtown. Reformation has expanded, and it’s hard to find a grocery store locally that does not carry their product.

They also had a great growler shop that grew into a bar/restaurant. The shop’s owner had a great idea to open a bar focusing on carrying a wide variety of micro-brews, with space behind the bar for a different food truck to pull up every night.

The idea was so new that the city

was not sure how to approve it. It was a restaurant without a kitchen. It was a bar that technically did not sell food.

It went against their existing guidelines.

But what did Woodstock do? It said “hey, this is a great concept. This would make our downtown better.

Let’s figure out how to make it work.”

And it did. The second location is going up in Alpharetta’s downtown.

That attitude has created a downtown so successful that city leaders are now getting inquiries from developers who want to build Class A office space nearby. Businesses want to be where the action is. And if Woodstock’s attitude toward those projects is similar to how it took on development of its downtown, Woodstock will soon be a true live, work and play community.

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Inaugural manufacturer’s awards honor local businesses

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three local businesses were honored Nov. 8 at the inaugural Manufacturers of Distinction and Leadership, or MODL, Awards.

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the South Forsyth Rotary Club, hosted the event at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center.

The event recognized local companies involved in the manufacturing, processing or distribution of tangible products industry.

Winners were: • Small Manufacturer of the Year: Metcam, Inc. • Medium Manufacturer of the Year: Solvay Specialty Polymers • Large Manufacturer of the Year: Siemens Industry Chamber Vice President of Economic Development Robert Long said there are “fabulous manufacturers in Forsyth County.”

“We aren’t necessarily known as a manufacturing powerhouse,” Long said.

“But we have some fabulous companies that contribute not only financially

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The finalists, winners of this year’s awards Small Manufacturer of the Year • Metcam, Inc., winner • Motovario, Inc. Medium Manufacturer of the Year • Solvay Specialty Polymers, winner • Hansgrohe, Inc. Large Manufacturer of the Year • Siemens Industry, winner • Scientific Games Corporation to our tax base, but they are involved with the school system and charities in Forsyth County. They could not do that without the support of our manufacturers.”

In the county, there are about 265 manufacturers, with 95 being supply chain and logistics companies. There are over 14,000 companies tied to the manufacturing sector in Forsyth County, he said. They constitute almost 20 percent of the county’s labor force.

“A lot of times our manufacturers unfortunately get overlooked,” Long said. “They do so much in our community, much of which I’m not aware of because they don’t call me before they

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The inaugural Manufacturers of Distinction and Leadership Awards, or MODL, hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, honored businesses in the community. support things. They just do it, and it’s often an employee-driven initiative.”

Siemens Director of Programs for Large Drives Ranjani Balasubramaniam said they are honored.

“We’ve been part of Forsyth County for a while,” Balasubramaniam said, “There will be a lack of people ready to

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SANTA AT AVALON

ATLANTA BALALAIKA SOCIETY

Enjoy a night of Russian music, dance and song with special guest artists Valentina Kvasova, Vladimir Nikitin and Marla Feeney.

Traditional Russian Folk instruments, including balalaika and domra, will be used in the performances. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $8 for children. The concert will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit atlantabalalaika.com.

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EVENTS:

BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY

What: Get rid of old and unwanted items like tires, sofas, tables, toilets, refrigerators and mattresses. Proof of residency in Roswell or Milton is required. Full list of accepted and unaccepted items is online.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Public Works Division, 19810 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

HONORING OUR VETERANS CELEBRATION

What: Join the City of Johns Creek in honoring veterans and their service.

The celebration includes music from the Mount Pisgah School Chorus, recognition of local veterans, and the introduction of new Johns Creek Veterans Association board members.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING

What: Shred sensitive documents and recycle cooking fats, oils, grease, fluorescent bulbs, and gently-used clothes and shoes. All paper will be recycled and clothing will be donated to the American Kidney Services.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Panera Bread Company, 11715 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

TRYPTOPHAN HALF-MARATHON

What: Before digging into your Thanksgiving feast, work up an appetite by running one of three distances: halfmarathon, 10K or 5K. No dogs, baby strollers or skates. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

When: Thursday, Nov. 23, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $35 More info and registration: runsignup. com/Race/GA/Cumming/ TryptophanHalfMarathon10k5k

TURKEY TROT

What: Representatives from Lambert High School’s Blessings in a Backpack student organization will be on hand at the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot to collect donations for feeding children in need.

When: Thursday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m.

Where: 3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: Registration is $17 More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov

What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos. There will also be special events throughout the week, including story time, pet photos and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: THE LIFE AND WORK OF SADAO WATANABE

What: Still Point will feature an exhibit with the works of Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe, with a free lecture by art historian and collector Sandra Bowden.

Watanabe is known for colorful mingei art.

When: Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Still Point, 3755 Mansell Road, Alpharetta More info: stillpointarts.org

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of Roswell Library sale of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and more will be held throughout the weekend. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Roswell Library and its programs.

When: Nov. 16-18, times vary Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

DECLAWING TEST-ANXIETY

What: Learn practical strategies to help anxious test-takers. Explore potential confounding factors such as learning differences, expectations, metacognition and generalized anxiety disorders.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

JOURNEY TO LITERACY JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

What: Children will hear a story, complete a fun craft and take home a copy of the book presented in the program. This free program is presented by the Junior League of Atlanta. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force. In 2012, a random puppy with butterfly wings made its way into Miles’s imagination.

When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NOONDAY NOSH

What: Join to discuss “My Name is Lucy Barton” by Elizabeth Strout, This free program is suggested for collegeage students, adults and elders.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 21, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

BOOKS WITH PUPS

What: Children ages 5 and up can read to canine assistants Hesston and Ash. Reading to the pups can help reluctant readers and improve both fluency and confidence.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North Atlanta’s best did truly gather Nov. 9 at the Metropolitan Club for the 2017 Best of North Atlanta awards presented by Appen Media Group.

For a decade now, Appen Media has been celebrating the people’s choices for the best businesses that bring a unique quality of life here in North Fulton and Forsyth County. This year featured the largest celebration yet as Appen threw its biggest party to date to celebrate100 categories of businesses the engendered more than 10,000 votes cast (our politicians should do so well).

“It’s always an honor every year to host this gala and showcase the award winning businesses in our community,” said Appen Media Group General Manager Hans Appen.

The difficulty was in limiting the categories as North Atlanta residents seem willing to vote for their favorites, he said.

“We received 30 percent more votes this year than last year. I think it also speaks to the quality of the award and the honor it bestows on those who receive it,” Appen said. “We are happy that Appen Media is able to show our readers how lucky we are to live in such diverse and vibrant local economy.”

There was another new wrinkle in the awards. This marked the first year Best of North Atlanta presented its Pillar Award.

“This award will honor a multi-time past winner who continues to exert a strong impact on the North Atlanta business community” Appen said.

“Winners will exhibit the drive to exceed expectations, and by doing so have become a pillar of the community.”

The inaugural Pillar Award was presented to Dr. Jeffrey Jordan of Jordan Orthodontics. Jordan strategically chose to root his business in Alpharetta originally where Avalon sits today. Jordan grew up in North Fulton and has made it his home and the home of his business.

“It makes sense to present the very first Pillar Award to a person who was the first of his kind in our business community. As the first orthodontist in Alpharetta, Jordan has provided care for over 20,000 of our local residents and their families, some of them for more than one generation,” Appen said.

Jordan said he was “totally surprised” when he received the inaugural award.

“It’s humbling really. I just think of myself as Alpharetta’s orthodontist, not a pillar or anything,” Jordan said. “I’m just thankful to have so many patients and a wonderful staff who have worked with me all this time. It’s been a great ride, 30 years in Alpharetta.”

The Best of the Best introduced another new award, the “One to Watch Award.”

This award is to honor a newer business in the North Atlanta market – one striving for excellence both in their place of business as well as taking on the role of a growing leader in the community.

The inaugural “One to Watch” Award went to Gloria Mattei and her Nothing Bundt Cake franchise. Mattei, a 20-year resident of North Fulton, said it was an honor to serve the community.

She also uses her business as a way to instill a sense of community in her autistic son.

“I wanted to do something that was part of the community. And I was able to give my autistic son valuable work to do so he can be a part of society also,” Mattei said. “That is what I love most about this job.”

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, December 7, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 18, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Appen Media Group’s Mike Dorman, third from left, and the staff from Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek make a stop on the red carpet.

a. Z-17-13/V-17-29 East of Main Phase II/Cricket Lane Consideration of a request to rezone 3.44 acres from R-15 (Dwelling, ‘ForSale’, Residential) to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to develop Phase II of East of Main subdivision, including 20 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes. Variances are requested to increase the building height from 35’ to 40’ and to reduce stream buffers from 150’ to 75’. The property is located on the west side of Cricket Lane between Cumming Street and the East of Main subdivision and is legally described as Land Lot 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-17-15/V-17-30 Rothman/10 & 37 Roswell Street Consideration of a request to rezone 0.89 acres from SU (Special Use) and C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) to allow a three-story office building. A variance is requested to reduce parking requirements. The property is located at 10 & 37 Roswell Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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Dr. Jeffrey Jordan,left, of Jordan Orthodontics and Dr. Burke Robinson mingle during cocktail hour.

Johns Creek mayor Mike Bodker still has time to take a call while attending the 2017 Best of North Atlanta awards gala.

c. CU-17-15/V-17-37 Natural Body Spa/City Center Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow “Spa Services’ for Natural Body Spa within City Center. A variance is requested to reduce the minimum distance requirement between comparable ‘Spa Services’ uses and to allow the spa to occupy a space larger than 4,000 square feet. The property is located at 575 Commerce Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-29 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/Heritage Design Areas Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code to add Heritage Design Areas, amend streetscape standards, amend the parking requirement for office use and add maximum building footprints in the DT-C and DT-MU zoning districts. A text amendment is proposed to UDC Section 2.5 Parking and Loading to clarify the locational criteria for required parking in ‘For-Sale’ residential districts. e. PH-17-32 Northwinds Summit/Pope and Land (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to allow for the relocation of the Alpha Loop through the mixed-use development and site plan modifications related to a proposed surface parking lot. The property is located at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 752, 753, 798 and 799, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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After the awards presentation, guests enjoy dancing the night away.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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World champion blind long jumper talks to local students

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three-time long jump world champion Lex Gillette lives by the motto “no need for sight when you have vision.” Gillette is blind.

But with the help of that inner vision, Gillette won gold in the long jump at the 2017 Para Athletics World Championships, his third consecutive world champion title in the event.

With a best jump of 22 feet, 9 inches, Gillette spoke about his experiences to students at Otwell Middle School Nov. 9 His athletic story started years ago when he first met coach Brian Whitmer in North Carolina. Whitmer, who now works at Otwell, was the person who

introduced Gillette to Paralympic sports and inspired him.

“He helped me get into my awesome opportunities,” Gillette said. “Even though the athletic piece is flourishing and I’m able to succeed on the track, a lot of that success has spun off the academic side.

I’m able to use that in a manner that can help me on down the road.”

When he got to high school, he met Whitmer who told him about opportunities to travel the world representing the United States.

“That became my vision,” Gillette said. “I began to train and work hard at track and field, specifically long jump.”

Gillette focused on showing the students how they can use technology in ways they may not have realized. He spoke about an app on his cell phone

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 11445 JOHNS CREEK PKWY JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following two Land Use Petitions located within the City of Johns Creek and one Text Amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance are scheduled for a Public Hearing as stated above.

LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

RZ-17-013 Johns Creek LLC, 206 10800 Block of Bell Road CUP Conditional (Community Unit Plan) CUP Conditional Change in conditions to add a new lot type for age-restricted courtyard style homes for Pods A and B located in the Bellmoore Park subdivision.

LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

RZ-17-014, VC-17-014-01, AND VC-17-014-02 Parada and Associates State Farm Agency 3585 Old Alabama Road AG-1 (Agricultural) O-I (Office Institutional) Change in zoning district from AG-1, Agricultural to O-I, Office-Institutional to allow an existing residential home to be use as an office. Concurrent variances to allow the driveway and parking to encroach into the 25-foot zoning buffer and the 10foot improvement setback.

TEXT AMENDMENT:

A-17-001 To amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance Article Three: Definitions section to modify the definition of the term, “Brewpub”.

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Lex Gillette, left, credits Otwell Middle School coach Brian Whitmer as the person who initiated his athletic career.

that helps a blind person see what’s in front of them through the use of a camera and operator.

“The students have the power right in front of them,” Gillette said. “They have ideas to get out and impact the world.”

He was around age 8 when he began

losing his sight from retina detachments.

After having 13 surgeries, doctors determined there wasn’t anything else they could do. He would become blind.

“It was a tough time, but I had my family there to inspire me,” Gillette said. “They told me I’d still be able to do some awesome things.”

To perform in long jump events, he relies heavily on sound. One person will stand at the jumping point, clap and yell so Gillette knows how far he has to run before jumping.

“I remember how many strides I take, and then I run as straight and fast as possible,” Gillette said.

He said being able to talk to students is one way for him to repay the people who helped him.

“As human beings, we all will have a vision,” Gillette said. “You see that within yourself before you’re able to turn it into a reality as long as you work hard, set goals and do everything you can. You have the power to bring that into fruition.“

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 4, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-17-21 55 and 61 Roswell Street Parking Variance (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to reduce parking requirements and to increase the building height in order to construct a 56,000 square foot mixeduse building. The properties are located at 55 and 61 Roswell Street and are legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-17-36 Perling/South Main & Devore (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning to reduce the density, change residential product and site plan modifications. The property is located at 13 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 693, 694, 695 & 696, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-17-34 360 Tech Village (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning to increase the size of a food hall, reduce the number of ‘For-Sale’ stacked flats, reduce the percentage of ‘For-Sale’ product and to modify concurrency requirements.

The property is located at the southwest corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Lakeview Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 744, 745, 752 & 753, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee struggles to click against Bulldogs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com WINDER, Ga. — Chattahoochee head coach Vince Strine said his Cougars’ matched up well with Winder-Barrow for their first-round playoff matchup.

However, he said his team never “clicked” Friday night in their first playoff appearance since 2012.

“On the second play of the game we threw a pick-six, and we just weren’t able to recover,” Strine said. “We had some opportunities but we couldn’t put it all together. It felt like nothing was really going our way, and I felt like Winder didn’t make mistakes all night.”

The loss ended Chattahoochee’s winningest season (7-4) in six years.

Though his team took an early exit from the playoffs, Strine said the progress of the Chattahoochee program in recent years has been impressive. He attributes this year’s winning season to the close-knit, family atmosphere among his team.

“It comes down to all the little things done off the field that the kids would create for themselves,” he said.

“Coaches provide the Xs and Os, but the players create the culture. This team was a much closer unit and I think that really led to our successes this season.”

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Chattahoochee head coach Vince Strine addresses the Cougars after their first round playoff loss last Friday.

Failure does breed success, and his senior class certainly experienced both, Strine said.

During their freshman and sophomore season, Hooch went 4-16. Those

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seasons served as motivation.

“Our senior class recognized our downfalls the past couple of years, and

they took it upon themselves to not be a victim of those kinds of things,” he said. “To have those seasons is an uncomfortable feeling, but being uncomfortable is a part of growth. The seniors saw the process and what it was really going to take. They have gone through the worst and the best and I feel blessed to be a part of this senior class.”

Part of that growth was his team stepping up from a bitter end to their 2016 campaign.

Hooch was locked out of the playoffs with a loss to Alpharetta in the final game of the regular season. They led by two scores entering the fourth quarter.

“We used last year’s Alpharetta loss as a stepping stone to ensure we didn’t feel the same way at the end of this season,” Strine said. “We accomplished that, and now we will have new goals ahead of us.”

Looking ahead to next year, Strine remains confident the Cougars’ program is once again on the rise.

“I certainly see Hooch football being very competitive the next few years,” he said. “We will take the lessons of this year and let those build into the maturity of next year’s team.”

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The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, November 9, 2017, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents and submit any specific bid related questions.

Proposals will be due on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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Centennial wins first playoff game in 15 years Round 1 football playoff recap

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 6A Centennial 48, Lanier 14 After a 15-year wait, Centennial has advanced to the second round of the state playoffs.

The Knights extended their winning streak to eight games with the lopsided win that saw their its offense score over 45 points for the sixth straight game.

Max Brosmer threw two touchdown passes, and Cal Dickie rushed for two scores. Blane Mason found the end zone on both sides of the ball with a touchdown reception and a pick-six.

Nicky Solomon added field goals of 45 and 22 yards.

Centennial will face Region 5 champion Mays (10-1) on the road in the second round.

Second round games • Milton vs. Brookwood • Douglas County vs. Alpharetta • Centennial vs. Mays • Blessed Trinity vs. Cartersville • Fellowship Christian vs.

Stratford Academy • Savannah Country Day vs.

Mount Pisgah rushing touchdown cut the lead, but multiple turnovers on downs ended Hooch drives throughout the game.

Chattahoochee’s defense struggled to contain the Bulldogs’ rushing attack, which accounted for three of their offensive touchdowns.

Big plays were also costly. The Cougars gave up a 73-yard touchdown pass and two rushing scores of over 25 yards.

Hooch compiled a 7-4 overall record this season, their winningest season since 2012.

Class 7A

Winder-Barrow 36, Chattahoochee 7 Chattahoochee came up short in their first trip to the playoffs in six seasons.

The Bulldogs opened the scoring with a pick-six on Hooch’s second play from scrimmage and opened a 27-0 lead at the half. Max Webb’s 13-yard

Hillgrove 49, Roswell 7 Roswell’s season came to an end Friday night when they were beaten in decisive fashion by Region 3 champions Hillgrove.

The Hornet’s got off to an inauspicious start when their first play from scrimmage resulted in a fumble

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recovery and touchdown return by the Hawks. Hillgrove built its lead to 28-0 before Roswell got its sole touchdown of the game late in the second quarter.

The Hornets season ended with a 3-8 overall record in head coach Matt Kemper’s debut season.

Milton 44, Collins Hill 15 Milton captured its first playoff win in three years under first-year head coach Adam Clack.

Milton got off to a rough start, with Collins Hill returning a fumble for a touchdown, but Solomon Vanhorse tied the game just three plays later on a 71yard rushing score.

Vanhorse added another touchdown rush, and quarterback Jordan Yates threw a touchdown to Jordan Cox to put Milton up 27-7 at the half. Yates had three total touchdowns in the win.

Milton continued its scoring onslaught in the second half, putting up 44 unanswered points following Collins Hill’s early touchdown.

Mountain View 31, South Forsyth 13 South Forsyth’s dominant season ended Friday night with an early exit from the state playoffs.

Facing a highly charged No. 4 seeded team, South couldn’t contain Mountain View late in the contest.

Jared Honey rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, and a South field goal knotted the game at 10-10 at halftime.

The Bears scored a touchdown on their opening possession of the first half, but another South field goal kept

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the lead at 17-13. However, two interceptions in the fourth, including one returned for a touchdown, doomed the War Eagles.

South finished the year with a 9-2 overall record.

Mill Creek 29, West Forsyth 14 West’s debut season under head coach Shawn Cahill concluded with a first-round loss to Mill Creek on the road.

After a defensive struggle in the first half, Mill Creek led 10-0 at the break.

Both offenses got going in the third quarter, but West trailed 20-0 before a Zachary Burns touchdown pass got the Wolverines on the board.

After forcing a Mill Creek punt, West’s offense looked to cut the lead further, but a pick-six returned 35 yards put the Hawks up 27-7 early in the fourth.

Burns added another touchdown pass, but a failed onside kick and a safety by Mill Creek ended West’s hopes of its first playoff win since 2012.

West compiled a 7-4 overall record this season.

North Gwinnett 55, North Forsyth 7 North Gwinnett scored on a 79-yard pass to open the game and never let off the gas in a rout of North Forsyth Friday night.

Making their first postseason appearance in four years, the Raiders gave up 27 points in the first quarter to the Bulldogs.

North’s only score came on a Ben Bales touchdown pass in the final minute of the first quarter.

The Bulldogs added 28 points following their fast start to cruise to the win.

North Forsyth’s 5-6 record marks their fourth-straight sub-.500 season.

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 35, Oconee County 0 Blessed Trinity won its sixth straight opening round game Friday with an impressive performance over Oconee County.

BT started its lopsided victory with two touchdowns in the opening three minutes. Steele Chambers rushed in from 15 yards out to put BT up 7-0. On the Warriors’ opening offensive play, Jake Rudolph recovered a fumble to set up a 24-yard touchdown pass from Jake Smith to Ryan Davis.

Smith added three more touchdowns, one rushing and two passes to Davis and James Bryant, as the Titans opened a 35-0 lead.

BT’s defense recorded five sacks in the first half.

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Recap: Continued from Page 24 The Titans will take on Region 5 champions Cartersville (11-0) in the second round.

Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 41, George Walton 35 (OT) It took overtime to settle it, but Fellowship Christian advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the second straight year.

After a back-and-forth game, George Walton took a 35-27 lead with just under five minutes remaining. Fellowship responded a minute later with a touchdown to force overtime.

Fellowship went on offense first in the overtime period, and Merrick Haigler scored on a 2-yard rush. The Paladins’ attempt for a 2-point conversion failed as Brooks Bryant came up short on a quarterback-keeper.

The Bulldogs rushed the ball fourstraight times during their possession, but Fellowship stopped them all for short gains to force a turnover on downs and end the thrilling contest.

With the win, Fellowship takes on Stratford Academy (9-1) on the road next Friday. Stratford is ranked sixth in the power ratings.

Mount Pisgah (BYE) Mount Pisgah earned a bye in the first round by placing seventh in the final power ratings. The Patriots will take on Savannah Country Day (9-2) at home in the second round.

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Raiders down Gainesville after strong first half

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta rode a dominant first half to beat Gainesville for a second time this season and advance to the next round of the state playoffs.

The Raiders opened a 28-point lead in the second quarter and fended off the Red Elephants for the eventual 4124 victory.

“It’s always special to win in the playoffs,” head coach Jacob Nichols said. “They have now tied a school record for number of wins in a season at 10. We’re building off our goals and hopefully are setting a new standard.”

The win was Alpharetta’s 10thstraight and earned the Raiders a second-round berth for the first time in three seasons.

Nolan Edmonds’ scored three touchdowns for the Raiders Friday night. He had a 39-yard rushing touchdown, a 36-yard reception for a score and returned a kickoff 98-yards for a touchdown. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry on 17 rushes. “[Edmonds] definitely had the hot hands last night,” Nichols said.

“He’s built for playoff football and was definitely a key to our success [Friday] night.”

Both of Edmonds’ offensive scores came in the first half when the Raiders built a 31-3 lead and looked firmly in control. However, a 68-touchdown

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Alpharetta won its second game against Gainesville this season last Friday. Nolan Edmonds and Kevin Watkins (2) led the Raiders’ rushing attack.

pass from Gainesville on the last play of the second quarter breathed new life

into the Red Elephants’ sideline.

“I thought we had a great first half and were in a position to put it away,” Nichols said. “I think we took for granted the clock was running, and in hindsight, we probably should have called a timeout to make sure we were all on the same page.”

After cutting the lead before the half, Gainesville scored on their opening possession of the third quarter to cut Alpharetta’s lead to 31-17.

But Edmonds’ returned the ensuing kickoff for a score to put the momentum back with the Raiders.

Gainesville was held to a single, late touchdown and surrendered a safety midway through the fourth quarter.

Alpharetta’s defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions from Jake Tice. Gainesville was held to 3-14 on third-down conversions and sacked four times.

The Raiders will have home-field advantage again Friday when they host Douglas County (10-1) in the second round. It will be the first meeting between the two programs.

Nichols said the Tigers look similar to Gainesville in that they have a sizeable, athletic team.

“They’re definitely going to present a challenge so we’re going to have to be prepared to play four quarters,” Nichols said. “I think we have a chance next week to go out and build toward our ultimate goal and make some noise.”

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Help Wanted Full-time LEAD MECHANIC Organizing, scheduling, prioritizing, delegating maintenance work and carrying out of assignments.

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678-506-0011. Call to speak with a manager.

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Professional growth opportunity. BALANCED lifestyle, non-traditional environment.

Direct contact with diverse client base routinely. Prepare individual & business income tax (including multi-state) returns .

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Full-time

Part-time

Moving Sale

Furniture

Software Support Engineer. Alpharetta, BS in Com Sc, Elec/Mech/ Ind/Chem/Aero Eng. Product implementation and debug subsystems, participate in test systems modif. : $64,890-$69,890.

Resumes: ProfitSword, LLC at jobs@profitsword. com. EOE.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT; Alpharetta CPA firm.

Front line client communications, scanning/filing, general office administration and assistance. Email resume: jobsacct1@gmail.com

MILTON 310 White Columns Court, Friday 11/17, Saturday 11/18, 8am-3pm.

Downsizing! Furniture/ kitchen accessories, decor’, like new clothing, lawn equipment, shoes and jewelry, and more!

TWIN BEDS (2), mattresses included, solid maple frames $75/each.

678-232-5654

Yard Sale

BABY CO-SLEEPER. NEW In-box.

Arms Reach 8200-N. $250.

678-867-7165.

Systems Analyst (Multiple Positions): Associate Degree or equiv. + 1 Year Application Development experience utilizing Java, Applets, SQL, Servlets, JSP, Tomcat, XML, HTML, Hibernate, Struts. Mail resume to Northstar Technologies, 3650 Mansell Rd., #225, Alpharetta, GA 30022

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), located in Roswell, GA has an immediate FULL TIME position available in our Education Center. The bilingual administrative support position will be in daily contact with new and established customers, clients, and students.

Candidates should have a history of excellent customer care and administrative support skills. Bilingual in Spanish. NFCC is an equal opportunity employer.

We e-verify. Please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and references to info@ nfcchelp.org .

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Pleasant team player. Positive attitude.

Alpharetta/ Roswell.

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Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA GOLF WAREHOUSE SALE: 1060 Union Center Drive Suite D, 30004. Saturday 11/18, 10am-3pm.

Men’s and Women’s Blem Golf Shoes from $4.99, New Apparel from $9.99 and some accessories.

MILTON White Columns-Golf; 905 Treyburn Run. Thursday 11/16, 9am-4pm. (Side basement door.) Home decor’, art, accessories, mirrors, furnishings, lighting.....

ROSWELL Crabapple Walk/Creek Subdivisions off Houze Road near Rucker Road.

Saturday, 11/18, 8am-2pm.

Bargains Antiques ANTIQUE BED: Full size including all bedding, plus antique lamp. $400.

770-241-3273

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $250/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Furniture DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

STUDY LOFT BED. Beechwood. EXCELLENT condition.

McKenzie 51043023. $375.

678-867-7165

BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

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(3) $300.

BABY CO-SLEEPER. LIKE NEW! Arms Reach 8200-N. $210.

678-867-7165.

FURNITURE GROUPING: Wicker sofas, end & coffee tables, 2 chairs. $200.

678-234-2987 SHIPS DOOR COFFEE TABLE: $100.

678-234-2987 END TABLES: 2, $40 each. 770-312-4209

M A P L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367

Antique Queen Anne Sofa - over 100 years old.

Excellent condition. Ask $1500 obo. 678-463-8421

Moving Sale

CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233

CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233

ALPHARETTA Transprint Solutions Inc; 1258 Old Alpharetta Road 30005. Saturday 11/18, 9am-2pm. Company moving sale. Office furniture, computers, monitors, phone systems, warehouse equipment, racking, copiers.

Everything must go!

CHAIRS: 2 upholstered Country French, good condition! $400/both.

404-290-4198

GLASS TV STAND: $50.

770-312-4209

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OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

770-753-4367 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650. 770-380-6646 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

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Household GE GAS STOVE, $225.

678-513-9985 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 GE DISHWASHER, $100.

678-513-9985 GE MICROWAVE $100.

678-513-9985

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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY continued from page 26 MAIN CLASSIFIEDS Miscellaneous STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. Singer 9340.

NEW plus accessories. $220. 678-867-7165 DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233 MENS’ SIZE 52 shorts, bathing suits, pants, XXL shirts & Bayberry topcoat. $3 & up. 678-807-8716 POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $100. 404-889-3233 AC UNITS: 2 LG 8000 BTU Portable. Used one week – still in boxes.... both $300. 678-852-8725 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $100.

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654 PIANO, BG, Yamaha.

Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo.

404-455-8845 ALTO SAXAPHONE: Armstrong brand, includes case, need repair $100.

678-232-5654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

Recreation SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233 StarMaster FreeClimber vertical climbing machines with an independent step action, excellent condition! $799/OBO. 404-455-8845

Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-8838216 (local number)

Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 3 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2500/lot negotiable, list price $5000/lot.

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Personal Services Eldercare 15 years reliable, affordable home-care services.

We love animals & can provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for your parent or relative.

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20+ years experience.

Transportation.

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No pets.

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Flooring

DEATH IN THE FAMILY? Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care?

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PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes.

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Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237

WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS

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6 7 8 - 6 4 8 - 2 0 1 0 .

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Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike.

404-647-1406

Home Improvement

PATIOS-DECKS DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS & WALLS: $150 OFF any job over $1500.

Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

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Landscaping

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Excellent References.

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RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

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Free estimates!

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LANDSCAPING CONCEPTS INC: Concrete driveways, retaining walls, Bobcat grading, sod, topsoil, mulches, lawn maintenance.

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Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

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