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Milton Theater wins state title ►►PAGE 12

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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 car, 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

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.

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.

The teen said he last smoked pot four hours earlier. The deputy found

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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.

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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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Peyton Jamison (left) ran uncontested for District 1, Post 1 while incumbent Mayor Joe Lockwood retained his seat.

Laura Bentley earned 71 percent of the vote over incumbent Bill Lusk for District 2, Post 1 seat.

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Mayor Lockwood retains seat, Bentley ousts Lusk

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Nov. 7 general election pitted two long-standing Milton political figures against two newcomers.

In the race for mayor, voters stood with the old guard while electing the political greenhorn to the council seat of District 2, Post 1.

Mayor Joe Lockwood garnered 66 percent of the vote over challenger Laura Rencher. Laura Bentley captured her seat on the City Council with 71 percent of the votes over Bill Lusk, who was seeking his final term on the City Council.

In all, 4,507 residents cast votes in the election, about 22 percent of the city’s registered voters.

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Lockwood will now continue his role as the only mayor of Milton since the city’s incorporation in 2006. This election marked his first contested race since 2006 when he defeated George Ragsdale.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the citizens of Milton for a final term,” he said. “I also appreciate and respect those that did not vote for me. I still take representing them just as seriously and I want to work hard for them. I am still open to communication and I take all their concerns seriously.”

Lockwood said the focus on his final term will be the continuation of some of the issues the City Council has been working on recently, including land preservation.

“Some ideas have come to fruition and others we are working on,” he said. “We will continue to push those to make sure that Milton stays different and follows the vision that I believe our citizens want,” he said.

Rencher won three precincts — 6A, 6B and 1B — over Lockwood, but earned just 173 votes in those three areas.

While the incumbent mayor retained his seat, the District 2, Post 1 race saw the ousting of long-standing Councilman Bill Lusk by challenger Laura Bentley. Lusk has held the seat since the city’s incorporation.

Bentley took 3,164 votes over Lusk’s 1,278. Lusk took just one precinct, 1B,

See ELECTION, Page 18

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Cities to finalize long-term transportation plan Residents invited to provide views on future spending

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.

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Details of the plan, including opportunities for comment can be found at: http://www.northfultonctp.com/ 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.

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.

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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10th annual Best of North Atlanta easily best ever Appen Media awards draw 400 at banquet

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com 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

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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.

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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.”

Best of the Best, we salute you all.

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HomeStretch: Putting homeless families on path to success Nonprofit helps families escape cycle of poverty

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. –HomeStretch, the Roswell-based nonprofit, knows why people say the organization gives them the ability to thrive.

It simply means this self-help program not only takes families out of financial freefall and homelessness, it gives them the social tools and skills they need to change their lives.

“What HomeStretch does is guide working yet homeless families with minor children in north Metro Atlanta to reach increased self-reliance and stability they might not otherwise achieve,”

said HomeStretch Executive Director Rose Burton.

“It does this with a proven track record of providing what we call LifeSkills education, mentoring and temporary supportive housing. We call it tools for life.”

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Next, parents are introduced to their mentors, usually two volunteers who will lead them down a thorough and proven road to employment and financial stability.

It is a tough-love project that the mentors exact, but everything is done with a purpose.

“We provide them shelter and financial respite. But that does not mean these families are on holiday,” Burton said. “What it means is they will have a roof over their heads and all of the support we can bring to bear while they get out of debt – many are homeless because they have been evicted.”

One typical client is Peggy Hughes, a single mom raising a teenage boy when her mother died. They were evicted from her apartment. She had been working as a paraprofessional with DeKalb County Schools for 11 years.

“You only have to fall behind a little bit, and then you’re late with the rent and you are evicted,” Hughes said.

She was fortunate, a friend took them in. It was a temporary arrangement, but it was long enough for Hughes to learn about HomeStretch.

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Milton Theatre Company won the region and state titles for its production of “Ripcord.”

Milton Theatre Company deemed best in state ‘Ripcord’ wins one-act play state championship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theatre will have to make some room in its already expansive trophy case. A week after winning a region title for their production of “Ripcord,” Milton captured the GHSA one-act play state championship on Nov. 4.

The comedy follows the story of Abby, played by Laura Sidwell, a crabby elderly woman who resides in a sought-after room on the upper floor of an assisted-living facility. When Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, played by Mary Caroline Owens, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary.

Jackson Fuchs plays the residential aid who attempts to mediate the conflict, but an agreement is made at a haunted house between the women that makes his job even more difficult.

Abby and Marilyn agree that whoever can scare the other will earn the prime room all to themselves.

That bet quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that

reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden.

The production beat out seven other 7A schools at the state championships, held at Houston County High in Warner Robins.

In addition to the state title, Mary Caroline Owens was named best leading actress. She also earned the distinction at the region competition.

Fuchs was named best supporting actor and Sidwell and Autumn Bristow were given “All-Star” awards at region.

The state championship delivered what director Larry Smith described as a special production.

“This was an extra-ordinary cast with which to work,” he said. “We have never laughed so much as a group during a rehearsal process. The cast of newcomers and seasoned actors gelled quickly, and I think this was apparent in how their character relationships played out on stage.”

Sidwell shared that same sentiment.

“It was a really fun performance,” Sidwell said. “The whole process was fantastic. We had a lot of new people in the production but we developed into a tight-knit cast.”

Owens said she was happy to see the troupe’s hard work pay off with the state title.

And everyone agreed that credit goes to Smith for his direction.

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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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Election: Continued from Page 4 by a single vote. Bentley garnered 81 percent of the vote in precinct 22 that runs along Ga. 372 and Wood Road.

Bentley said the win was “very humbling.”

“I had so many members of the community that helped me tirelessly, and I am so grateful for their dedication,” she said. “All the supporters of the campaign, it was really their win.”

Between Lusk’s deep ties to the community, his volunteer work and his level of support, Bentley said he was a very worthy opponent. But she felt that residents were ready for new ideas and fresh leadership.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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.â€? “We aren’t necessarily known as a manufacturing powerhouse,â€? Long said. “But we have some fabulous companies that contribute not only financially

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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Help stock trout in the Chattahoochee JOHNS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPUS

What: With water activities, see what happens to water before and after use.

Find out where all the water goes once it’s cleaned up. Presented by Cheryl McClellan of the Fulton Environmental Education Center.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: aaron. brown@fultoncountyga.gov or 770-3608897

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

What: In this workshop, children will get hands-on experience with garment engineering, circuitry and computer programming with Generation inFocus.

Space is limited.

When: Saturday, Nov. 18, 1-2:15 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

Thanksgiving is a great time for doing things with the family. But are you looking for something a little different to do this year? Then mark Tuesday, Nov. 21 on your calendar.

STEVE HUDSON That’s the day that Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net the folks over at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be giving you an opportunity to help stock trout in the Chattahoochee River!

This volunteer-assisted trout stocking will take place on the Delayed Harvest portion of the Chattahoochee at the Whitewater access point (1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs) off U.S. 41 near Cumberland Mall.

Delayed Harvest, as you’ll recall, is a special program under which certain streams in Georgia are managed for catch-and-release trout fishing during the colder months from Nov. 1 through May 14. Only artificial lures can be used, and all trout caught must be immediately released.

Why the call for volunteers? Georgia DNR does a great job of stocking our streams, but sometimes even they need a little help. At the Whitewater location, the challenge is that the stocking truck can’t get to the river.

That’s where you and I come in as part of the “bucket brigade,” which totes the fish from the stocking truck to the water. It’s a lot of fun!

Here’s how it works. Volunteers arrive at the Whitewater parking area that morning with waders and five-gallon buckets. Parking space can be tight, and if you park along the road, be careful not to block the way in.

Once parked, put on your waders and visit for a while with the many other like-minded volunteers who will also be there to help.

Then comes what one young stocking volunteer once called “the splashy fun part.”

About 10 a.m., plus or minus, the truck from the Buford Trout Hatchery will arrive. It’ll park at the far corner of the parking lot, close to the river.

Then everybody gathers at the truck, five-gallon buckets in hand. The DNR folks quickly transfer trout from the truck to those buckets, and the volunteers (that’s you and me) then transport the trout from the truck to the river.

After putting that first bucket of trout into the river, it’s back to the truck for another load, and then an-

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Volunteers line up near the stocking truck to help stock the Chattahoochee. other, until all of the fish have been relocated to their new home in the river.

Where should you put the trout once you have carried ‘em to the water? That’s up to you, and that’s part of the fun too. You’ll see folks releasing the fish in many different areas, and it’s great fun to imagine the trout that are then holding unseen in the flow, waiting to make some lucky fisherman’s day.

“Helping stock the Chattahoochee is a good way for the community to become involved in the river,” said Pat Snellings, fisheries biologist in charge of this part of the Chattahoochee.

And it really is a great family activity, he adds.

“We encourage parents to bring their kids to help put the fish in the river and then stay and fish afterwards,” he said.

How many trout will be stocked?

“We have allocated about 1,000 fish for this stocking,” Snellings said, adding that the fish will be a mix of rainbow and brown trout.

The stocking itself is usually finished within a half hour or so. What happens then? Some, of course, have to pack up their waders and go back to work. But others get to stay and do a little catch-and-release trout fishing.

Right after one of these stocking events, in fact, is a great time to introduce new anglers (especially young people) to the fun that trout fishing can bring – and don’t worry if you’re new to trout fishing. There are usually plenty of experienced trout anglers there who will be glad to show you how it’s done.

In fact, that’s the part of volunteer

stocking that I like best – just hanging around for a while and helping folks catch what is often their very first trout.

After one of the volunteer stockings last year, for instance, I remember visiting with a dad and his two young daughters and helping the kids catch their first trout. I’d hook the fish on my fly rod and then let one of the kids bring the fish in, always accompanied by much laughter and huge grins.

It doesn’t get any better than that. I don’t know who had more fun that day – the little kids (them) or the big kid (me)!

Nov. 21 at Whitewater – mark your calendar. I hope to see you there!

If you’d like to participate in the Nov. 21 stocking event, you’ll need to sign a release form. You should be able to register online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, and there will be release forms available onsite too. If you plan to fish afterwards, remember that Delayed Harvest regulations (including catch-and-release, artificials-only, and singke-hook-lures only) apply.

Learn more about each of Georgia’s great Delayed Harvest trout streams in Steve Hudson’s comprehensive 84-page book entitled “GEORGIA DELAYED HARVEST TROUT GUIDE.” Packed with info on access and tactics for each of Georgia’s DH streams, it’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Milton overpowers Collins Hill to advance

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton head coach Adam Clack has dubbed it “the climb.”

That is the team’s focus on preparation, on “winning” each practice and understanding that every day and every bit of work is vital to success.

On Friday night, the climb culminated with a lopsided, 44-15 win over Collins Hill in the first round of the state football playoffs. It was the Eagles’ fourth playoff win in 68 seasons.

“I’m just so thankful to a great group of kids and a great community,” Clack said following the win. “We have great energy heading into this second season, the playoffs, and we’re extremely happy that Eagle Nation gets another week.”

Milton’s defense had an impressive showing Friday night, limiting Collins Hill to a single, late touchdown. Clack again stated preparation was key with Milton facing a Wing-T offense for the first time this season.

“All week we were very specific about coaching our guys up and how to take away their bread-and-butter plays,” Clack said. “The boys are so coachable, and the defensive staff did such a great job with the scheme.”

Milton’s defense allowed just three first downs entering the fourth quarter, and safety Joseph Charleston returned an interception for a touchdown.

“The defense played disciplined and inspired the whole game,” Clack said.

After an inauspicious start, Milton’s offense racked up 44 unanswered points.

On the opening drive of the game, a Milton fumble was recovered and returned 15 yards for a touchdown to give Collins Hill the early lead.

Just three plays later, Milton was on the board with a 71-yard rushing touchdown from Solomon Vanhorse. It was the first of his two touchdowns.

Quarterback Jordan Yates had another big performance coming off a five-touchdown outing last week.

Yates had three scores on the night.

He connected with Dash Hairston and Jordan Cox for touchdowns and added

The way [Yates] works, he just gets stronger. In the last three or four weeks you’ve seen him separate from the pack versus tiring out.”

ADAM CLACK Milton head coach a rushing score.

“You get down to this time of year and guys are tired,” Clack said. “The way [Yates] works, he just gets stronger.

In the last three or four weeks you’ve seen him separate from the pack versus tiring out.”

Clack was also impressed with his offensive line’s performance against a sizeable and talented opposing line.

“I thought our offensive line really controlled the game,” Clack said. “(Offensive line coach) Steven Stromie is doing a fantastic job with those guys.

They are a true unit.”

Milton will travel to take on Region 7 champions Brookwood (9-2) in the second round. The Broncos will enter the game on a nine-game win streak.

Entering such a tough contest, Clack said “the climb” is crucial.

“We are just trying to go 1-0 each day,” he said. “That’s something we’ve rallied behind the last three weeks.

We’ll be back on Monday buying in and that is going to be the difference.”

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

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

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 7A 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 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.

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 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

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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. 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.

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.

Class 6A

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 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.

Alpharetta 40, Gainesville 24 Alpharetta punched its ticket to the second round with its second win over the Red Elephants this season.

Nolan Edmonds scored on a run, a reception and a kickoff return. Kevin Watkins scored on the ground, Dylan Schorr made a field goal, and Matthew Downing connected with Robbie Ruppel in the win.

Alpharetta opened a 31-3 lead, but Gainesville charged back with touchdowns on the final play of the second quarter and early in the third.

The Raiders responded quickly with Edmonds’ 98-yard kickoff return to go up 38-17.

Alpharetta will host Douglas Co. (10-1) in the second round Friday.

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

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.

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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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 that helps a blind person see what’s

PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

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

Blind long jumper, Lex Gillette talks to students at Otwell Middle School about the importance of perseverance.

“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.“

Invitation to Bid Spray Injection Asphalt Patching ITB NUMBER 18-PW02 Sealed Bids Due Date: December 5, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Council Chambers The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Not Just Funerals,

Celebrations of Life.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for the Spray Injection Asphalt Patching will be posted on the following websites the week of November 16, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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HomeStretch: Continued from Page 10 The program has 39 housing units in Roswell, with 22 on Millbrook Circle off Norcross Street.

Once aboard, she was immersed in the HomeStretch method. Its real focus is to put parents into the workforce or on a career track, Burton said.

“One of the great things about HomeStretch is our clients get to meet other clients in the program and hear where they started from and where they are today,” Burton said.

HomeStretch Board Chairman Kurt Hilbert said HomeStretch works.

“We see to it that they get the mentoring and counseling they need to learn how to budget and manage their money – many had never been shown that,” Hilbert said. “And our mentors and counselors are tough.”

Hughes said she can attest to that.

She had always continued to work, but then she was able to get better jobs, finally she landed a job at Georgia Tech.

Now she makes more money than she ever had, plus benefits.

She and Khalik, now 19, (he is a welder) share an apartment. Her dream to buy a home is now within reach, Hughes said.

The biggest thing the mentors did, she said, was to teach her to budget and save.

“I would fight them on that. I earn my money, it’s mine. But they would not budge,” Hughes said.

Ultimately, what Hughes got was her “own space.”

“I was in a devastating situation

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Tucked away in this quiet Millcreek Circle community are most of the HomeStretch units. There clients are provided the support they need in what is a life-changing program. with a son and no place to go,” she said. “But if you work hard enough and smart enough – there are no quick solutions – you can do things you never thought you could,” she said.

Hilbert, a Roswell attorney, said HomeStretch has taught him plenty also.

“Teaching people LifeSkills, how to budget – how to get what you want out of life, really – that is what we do here,” Hilbert said.

His goal is to create permanent office space to house the LifeSkills courses and expand the programs to more families.

“You shouldn’t wait until people hit rock-bottom before giving them the

tools to stand on their own,” he said.

“There are too many homeless children in this state.”

Next year HomeStretch will celebrate its 25th year in Roswell. Hilbert

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Peggy Hughes and her son, Khalik, are living on their own today with great prospects for the future after 2 years in the HomeStretch program.

and Burton agree this is a program that could help families all across north metro Atlanta.

“And we will,” Hilbert said.

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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.

770-605-0399 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $15 each.

770-888-2790 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

(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.

770-753-4367

*Some Restrictions

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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SERVICE DIRECTORY continued from page 30 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.

770-490-6425 ROSWELL HISTORICAL CEMETERY 20x20 family plot. Email serious offers only to: sentdrab@comcast.net Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots. Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $9000 each. 404-379-0220

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Instruction Classes ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES $15-$45/class. Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc.

Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http://www.roswellalc.org/ rscalendar.htm

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.

Hourly, daily, weekly. For quality care, call Sarah & her staff of CNA’s, 678-431-6233 YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/ hour.Verifiable references.

20+ years experience.

Transportation.

Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking.

No pets.

4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910

Have A Great Day!

Cleaning Services

Flooring

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

Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris clean-up, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing. Loving Hands

by JW and Company Inc. 678-463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

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

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Concrete/Asphalt RETAINING WALLS & CONCRETE WORK We build retaining walls.

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

WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS

$150 OFF any job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete CompanyAsk for Dave McKemey.

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

Professional, competitive, many local references.

Driveway DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753 REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500.

Residential or Commercial.

For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 6 7 8 - 9 1 4 - 2 5 7 6 .

Competitive pricing. Many local references.

Drywall NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates!

I can remove carpet wrinkles.

Restretches start $35/ room. 706-429-4453

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.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows.

Excellent References.

404-895-0260

RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job.

25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237

RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates!

770-605-0340

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

Licensed/insured.

References. Since 1999.

678-508-5990

RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498

Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner.

Free estimates and insured.

770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006

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Lawn Care

Autos Wanted

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Weekly/ Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/ landscape.

Mulch & Pine-straw Installation.

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

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Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

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A hallmark equestrian property with the most sought-after riding trails

15535 Wood Road M I LTO N , G EO R G I A 3 0 0 0 4

on Milton’s scenic Wood Road.

Your Milton Resident Expert.

MICHELE GALLAGHER

3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, FMLS 5929971

Offered for $1,995,000

c. 678.910.4310 o. 770.442.7300 michele@atlantafinehomes.com atlantafinehomes.com | sothebysrealty.com

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