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Retired Navy Veteran receives new flags ROSWELL, Ga. — Retired U.S. Naval Commander Frank Coleman flies the American and Navy flags at his house in Roswell every day. However, the flags have become tattered over time. That’s when retired judge Maurice Hilliard stepped in and gave Coleman two brand-new flags. Boy Scout Troop 430 from St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell had scouts lower and remove the worn flags to replace them with the
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LILBURN, Ga. – Alpharetta resident Wesley Baylock Williams, 53, was arrested the night of Nov. 20 at a Lilburn city park where police say he thought he was going to pick up a 14-year-old girl he met online. Instead, Williams was the one picked up by Lilburn police as part of an operation by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. There was no 14-year-old girl. Under Georgia law, simply communicating with someone for sexual activity whom the perpetrator believes is a minor is a felony, said Lilburn Police Capt. Tom Bardugon. According to Bardugon, Williams was using the web to make contact with juveniles. At one point Williams allegedly sent the purported 14-year-old a photo of a naked woman. Bardugon said he was not sure what sort of response Williams hoped to elicit with that. The rest of the contacts were written messages. “We received a tip that Mr. Williams had advertised he was seeking to
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contact minor children for sexual purposes,” Bardugon said. Lilburn Police Lt. Chris Dusik posed as a young girl online and reached out to respond to Williams. So instead of snagging a minor child, WILLIAMS Williams allegedly responded to a police officer in what was a sting operation. “Our officer made it clear in his postings that he was supposed to be a14-year-old girl. The two continued to have contact over the internet that included sexual phrases from Williams that were designed to elicit a sexual response from what he assumed was a 14-year-old girl,” Bardugon said. At one point Williams sent the purported 14-year-old a photo of a naked woman. Bardugon said he was not sure what sort of response Williams hoped to elicit with that. The rest of the contacts were written messages. Eventually, Williams allegedly arranged to pick up the “girl” at a Lilburn park after dark. When he showed up he was arrested by police. Bardugon said actual contact with
a minor was not necessary for the arrest. Under Georgia’s internet law, if a suspect has reason to believe he is only communicating with a minor about sexual activity it is a violation of the law. “When Williams showed up for his date, he was arrested for crimes he had already committed via the internet,”Bardugon said. “He did not have to have actual contact with someone.” Williams was arrested in 2003 and accused of sexually assaulting his 18-year-old babysitter. Williams was acquitted at trial. However, he did lose the civil case for damages that arose out of the incident. He is in jail in lieu of bond of $33,400 for one count of using a computer service to seduce, solicit or entice a child to commit an illegal act and for obscene internet contact with a child. Bardugon said Lilburn police were involved in the case because of its involvement with the Crimes Against Children Task Force. “Any law enforcement agency in Georgia can participate in the task force,” Bardugon said. “We do have one investigator specifically trained in how to handle these types of investigations. The chief [Lilburn Chief of Police Bruce Hedley] said that he wanted this sort of thing investigated if it occurred in the city of Lilburn.”
light and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lea Kristen Rosenberg, 49, of Oakmont Hill, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 19 on Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the road. ►► Robert Ashley Britt, 40, of Grove Meadows Lane, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 19 on Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, for DUI and driving with no headlights. ►► Zachary Woodhouse Coleman, 42, of Rose Creek Trace, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 10 on Ga. 120, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Megan M Strub, 42, of Northridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 16
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Corneal Transplant: Penetrating Keratoplasty (Part 2 of 2)
By Priyal Gadani, O.D., F.A.A.O. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outermost tissue of the eye, which is sometimes referred to as the window to the eye. The cornea focuses light through the lens onto the retina. A diseased or injured cornea can cause significant decreased vision, pain, or discomfort. Oftentimes, these issues may be remedied by medication eye drops, contact lenses, or other more conservative procedures, but if the cornea still Priyal Gadani, does not respond, a corneal transplant may O.D., F.A.A.O. be required. A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft). It may restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the appearance of the damaged or diseased tissue. Post Op Care: Initially, a protective shield is worn to protect the eye following the procedure, and in the following week and months, patients are asked to not rub the eye and avoid activities which may cause trauma to the eye such as playing sports. Corneal transplant is a relatively safe procedure, but it does carry a small risk of serious complications including infection, bleeding, retinal detachment, cataract, glaucoma, issues with the stitches used to secure the donor tissue, rejection of the donor cornea, and swelling of the cornea. Risks: Risks of PK are similar to those of other intraocular procedures including infection, inflammation, glaucoma, bleeding, retinal detachment, but additionally include graft rejection, and detachment or displacement of the graft. Corneal rejection occurs in about 20% of cases. Graft failure can occur at any time after the cornea has been transplanted, even years or decades later. Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection: The body’s immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea in some cases. This is called rejection, and it requires further medical treatment or another corneal transplant. Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection include loss of vision, pain, redness, or sensitivity to light. Rejection occurs in 20 percent of cornea transplants. If the first transplant is rejected, certain patients may need a second transplant. A repeat transplant carries a higher rate of rejection than the first. Vision expectations after cornea transplant: The corneal transplant may be technically performed perfectly, and the transplant may be working as well as it can be, but other eye problems may limit the quality of a person’s vision post-operatively. The new cornea may have a significant amount of astigmatism and glasses or special contacts may be required to improve vision. Other eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma may also limit the patient’s quality of vision and prevent the patient from seeing 20/20. If you have a damaged cornea, corneal transplant may be a good option for improving and restoring clearer vision.
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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The City Council took a big step Monday to fill in a missing link to the wildly popular Big Creek Greenway. The council unanimously approved a $407,000 contract with Pond & Co. for design work on a 2.5-mile extension that will bring the path north from its present terminus at Marconi Drive to the Forsyth County line. The work includes design of bridges to span creeks, tunnels under roadways and elevated structures to traverse wetlands. The design phase is expected to take from eight months to a year. The Greenway, a linear park featuring a 12-foot wide path along Big Creek, runs about eight miles from Roswell north to Alpharetta. Plans have been in the works for more than five years to extend the concrete trail farther north up to the county line where it will connect with a trail – yet to be completed – in Forsyth. “There will be some coordination with Forsyth in how we line it up,” Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said. Even with design work underway, however, Alpharetta must still acquire rights to property where the trail is proposed to run, which includes a stretch near or within the Golf Club of Georgia. Those property rights are still pending, according to Alpharetta City Attorney Sam Thomas. “We want to build it,” Thomas said. City Councilman Chris Owens said the Big Creek Greenway extension has been incorporated into plans for the widening of McGinnis Ferry Road at the border with Forsyth County. “We’re talking about a temporary wide sidewalk along the road to connect the two (trails), and once that road widening is done, people will be able to go underneath McGinnis Ferry Road,” Owens said. “It’s being designed and accommodated in the McGinnis Ferry Road project.” The extension is being funded
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City Parks Department honored Alpharetta officials took possession of a gold plaque Monday as a Gold Medal Awards Finalist for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The award was presented by Detrick Stanford representing the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration. The academy is a national group of distinguished practitioners and educators in the field of parks and recreation. Alpharetta Recreation and Parks was one of four national finalists to compete for the award in cities with a population of 30,001 – 75,000. The ceremony took place at the beginning of the Nov. 27 City Council meeting and included, pictured from left, Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Dennis Mitchell, Stanford, Mayor David Belle Isle, Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers and City Councilman Jason Binder.
There will be some coordination with Forsyth in how we line it up.” DAVID BELLE ISLE Alpharetta Mayor through a portion of a $52 million bond passed by Alpharetta voters in 2016. The list of projects on that bond referendum included $6.5 million for the extension.
Owens said the design work on the extension will give the city the details it needs to have discussions with property owners along the route and complete negotiations for land use.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2018 mid-year budget amendment Monday night. Although the amendment included several adjustment to both the operating and capital budgets, one of the most discussed items focused on the Roswell River Parks Masterplan. Councilmember Nancy Diamond initially requested a $500,000 amendment from the unfunded capital requests be set aside for schematic design for the masterplan. But other council members did not want the funds to be used solely for schematics. “I support the parks and river, but I don’t think we should spend $500,000 on schematics,” Mayor Jere Wood said. “It’s a lot of money for design work on a project we don’t have funding for.” Wood added that he supported the new, incoming council to take a hard look at the plans before making a decision. Councilman Marcelo Zapata said he agreed with the mayor, for once, that there needed to be more discussion before spending half a million dollars on a project. Diamond responded that the river plan is “an opportunity we can’t afford to waste” and said she was concerned that the plan would get shelved if money was not set aside. Councilman Mike Palermo amended the motion to set aside $500,000 earmarked for the River Parks Masterplan, without specifying it go solely for schematics. The new amendment was unanimously approved.
I support the parks and river, but I don’t think we should spend $500,000 on schematics.” JERE WOOD Roswell mayor The other general fund requests totaled $1,442,000 out of a total estimated available funding of $2,406,000 from fund balance over reserve and surplus revenue. Requests included a one-time citywide compensation for employees, both full and part time, that would total $977,000 and $28,000 in repairs for Fire Station No. 5. Capital requests included $250,000 for design of Sun Valley Phase II, $61,000 for portable radio maintenance and $65,000 for the purchase of a new river rescue boat. In other action, the council also unanimously approved a $178,000 contract with Environmental Products of Georgia to purchase replacement Closed Circuit Television Pipeline camera equipment and a van. The current equipment is over 10 years old. The council also unanimously voted to sign a contract not to exceed $452,000 for Phase III of the Old Mill Park Trail Extension Project. Likewise, the council unanimously passed an intergovernmental agreement with Alpharetta for a construction project along the Roswell portion of Rucker Road.
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‘Take a hike’ and ‘get lost’ I was under the impression that when I quit working in the food industry, it would do wonders for my waistline. What I failed to realize is that while I was eating this fatty, rich restauJOE PARKER rant food each day, I Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com was also constantly on my feet, walking with a rapid pace and actually using those calories for energy. My work here at Appen is still physical, but maybe a little less calorie burning when you consider the most rigorous thing I do is mark an “X” next to a player’s name when he misses a free throw. And seeing as my diet mostly consists of butter, sugar and beer, my gut has not retreated at all since I began working here full time a year ago. I decided I need an active hobby and after considerations, I settled on hiking. After all, hiking is a way to get outdoors and burn off some of my 12-ounce curls. And as my heavy cream complexion and heavy cream gut shows, I desperately need both. My decision was also based on the
fact that my father-in-law makes his living off hiking, authoring two books on the subject. His first “Recipes for Adventure,” is a cookbook for homemade dehydrated foods that can be easily consumed on the trail. His most recent, “1,001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail,” is filled with journal entries taken as he traversed a large portion of the trail. So with the notion that hiking could provide the exercise I need, and perhaps if I enjoyed it enough, some father-in-law bonding time in the future, I set out for my first hike. And then I got very, very lost. Some people are naturally born with a good sense of direction, but apparently that portion of my brain puts much more emphasis on who scored the game-winning goal between the Atlanta Thrashers and New Jersey Devils on March 23, 2006. It was Peter Bondra if you were wondering. My sense of direction is so unfortunate, I have to plug in every address in my GPS, even if I have visited the location many times before. But at least in a car on the road you’re never far from civilization and not truly lost in the sense of the word. And alone, deep in the woods on my first hike, I found out what it is to truly be lost. At that point I figured if I were
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Piano students shine at music festival ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta residents Emily Minchew,12, and Jace Neeb, 9, won their intermediate and elementary divisions for piano performance Oct. 28 at the Fall Festival, sponsored by North Fulton Music Teachers Association. Emily and Jace, students of Arlene Martinides in Alpharetta, also received the highest Superior rating from their judges. The North Fulton Music Teachers Association, is an 80-member music teacher association and is an affiliate of Georgia Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. The festival, held at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, saw four other students of Martinides receive Superior ratings from Fall Festival judges – Ian Sergile, 11, Mallory Chamblee, 8, Jake Chamblee, 8, and Harry
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MARTA Expands Bus Service in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — MARTA will begin a new bus route, Route 142, in Roswell on Monday, Dec. 11. The MARTA Board of Directors recently voted to add bus service to the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor east of Ga. 400. Route 142 starts at the Mansell Road Park & Ride Lot and travels south on Ga. 400 to Holcomb Bridge Road. The route then travels east on Holcomb Bridge Road to Spalding Drive and River Exchange Drive in Sandy Springs, before returning to the Mansell Park & Ride Lot. There, passengers can transfer to other bus routes that serve north Fulton County or to the North Springs Station for rail service. “This is one of the more heavily traveled areas of north Fulton County,” said MARTA Assistant General Manger Ben Limmer. “An additional bus route will provide a transportation option and reduce the number of cars on the road in an already congested area.” The new route will run on weekdays only, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Service will be every 30 minutes during morning and evening peak times and every 40 minutes during midday.
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The new MARTA bus route – Route 142 – will go into effect starting Dec. 11. MARTA is installing new bus stop signs along the route to direct riders. Visit itsmarta.com for a bus timetable of the new route.
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Volunteers from Colonial Pipeline wade into Rottenwood Creek to pick up bottles, Styrofoam and other trash along the waterway during the company’s second annual Colonial Cares Day.
Colonial Pipeline Company cleans up Chattahoochee River ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Colonial Pipeline Company recently celebrated its second annual Colonial Cares Day by partnering with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper on a conservation project. More than 30 volunteers from Colonial participated in removing over 2,100 pounds of trash in polluted waterways near Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Colonial’s partnership with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is part of a larger company effort to support environmental organizations in the 13 states where it has pipeline operations, from Texas to New Jersey.
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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District
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Pictured from top left are new Eagle Scouts William Jones, James Killian, Noland Deas III and Bryce Reynolds. From bottom left are Ryan Schuster, Evan Hunter Dean and Andrew Reilly.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Sept. 21. The scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, include: • William Jones, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and constructing an irrigation system for the memorial garden at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. • James Killian, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. For his project, he designed and constructed five standing planters for the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. • Noland Deas III, of Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and creating 20 two-cubic foot duck houses for the Department of Natural Resources for the state of Georgia. These duck houses were placed at various state parks.
• Bryce Reynolds, of Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. He designed and constructed a patio that connected the concrete pad and doorway that leads in the main event facility at Cross of Life Lutheran Church. • Ryan Schuster, of Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was designing and constructing a cart that holds two big mirrors for self-portraits and a Cabinet with 12 storage boxes for the Cambridge High School Art Department. • Evan Hunter Dean, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed a new front gate for Providence Park. This gate was a 16 foot double swinging wooden gate with a supporting fence. • Andrew Reilly, of Troop 143, was sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. His project was organizing a food drive that resulted in the creation of 10,000 meals to help stop hunger for the Stop Hunger Now Organization.
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You’ve got Alpharetta but also Georgia, the number one state to do business in. You have universities – about 40 colleges in Georgia. They provide educational resources, commercialization of ideas, talent. DALE SIZEMORE, Tech Alpharetta Technology incubator 16 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | November 30, 2017
Tech Alpharetta director takes world stage Sizemore to speak at Beijing conference By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tech Alpharetta has scored a major coup in the world of international commerce. The locally based incubator for tech entrepreneurs will be on the world stage this week when its director speaks before a group of government and business leaders at the China International Technology Transfer Convention in Beijing. “To be asked to do this at this international conference is – they’re expecting 4,000 to be at the whole convention – it’s a little scary,” said Dale Sizemore. “This is a real feather in the cap for Tech Alpharetta.” Sizemore is the only representative from the United States speaking on a panel focused on global incubation and partnerships. The convention, which began in 2011, drew representatives from 40 countries last year. This year’s convention will involve innovation strategy, cutting-edge trends and elements integration in the fields of biomedical science, medical devices, science and agriculture. “The part where I’m speaking on is a panel about international incubation and partnerships,” Sizemore said. The list of attendees include representatives from large Chinese corporations, business and government representatives from around the world. Sizemore said the invitation was spurred by a recent visit by represen-
tatives from China’s Consulate General’s Office to Tech Alpharetta’s Innovation Center. The group toured the facility and learned about how innovation centers and technology parks work to help young SIZEMORE start-ups. The visit was also arranged in association with the Association of Chinese Professionals whose president is in Atlanta. “All four of them came along,” Sizemore said. “We met and talked to them about what we do and how the companies are looking for expansion. Some will be global, and also opportunities for Chinese companies to come to America and establish themselves.” The tour included resources for relocation and expansion. The Georgia Department of Economic Development lists 63 Chinese-based companies operating in the state, specializing in fields from agriculture to technology. China is by far the state’s largest trade partner, with $18.5 billion in imports and $2.5 billion exported last year, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tech Alpharetta has piqued interest among the Chinese because of its connection with the public and private sectors, Sizemore said. The nonprofit also has financial support from the City of Alpharetta. “Many of the programs, like the Beijing incubator, will be launched while I’m there, the day after we’re speaking,” Sizemore said. “(The Beijing
incubator) is affiliated obviously with government, so, ways of blending the government and the community and the private sector startup community are the formula they’re looking to find successful.” Sizemore brings decades of business experience to the table. He has been involved in seven startups, including a company of his own. He’s been involved with a venture capital organization and has been with the Tech Alpharetta incubator since its inception about two years ago. “So you’ve got a combination of an entrepreneur, somebody that knows investment and somebody who is actively involved in running an incubator,” he said. “And if they’re opening up an incubator, they might want to have someone like that with that perspective.” Sizemore said advice and perspective are not the only things he’s bringing to the conference. He plans to tout his home market. “You’ve got Alpharetta but also Georgia, the number one state to do business in,” he said. “You have universities – about 40 colleges in Georgia. They provide educational resources, commercialization of ideas, talent.” In addition, businesses have an array of resources for capital, from investment angels all the way up to venture capital investors. “All of those are important. And I’m going to be taking our contribution to each one of those areas and our message about Alpharetta in particular, the state of Georgia in general and the United States and go from there,” he said.
Developers break ground on new shopping center ATLANTA – Randolph Williamson and Parke Day Properties recently broke ground on phase one of the Crossroads Shoppes at Coal Mountain shopping center, located at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Georgia 400 in Cumming. The center is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2018. Phase one of the development totals 23,100 square feet of retail space, with a patio joining two buildings adjacent to a new Walmart Supercenter. Project leaders announced that Verizon, Domino’s Pizza, Palapas Mexican Restaurant and Hibachi Express recently inked a lease agreement for a new location at Crossroads Shoppes at Coal Mountain, with other deals pending. For information and the latest news on Randolph Williamson, visit RWCRE. net.
Sports medicine center adds new office, 2 doctors NORTH FULTON — The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center of Atlanta is expanding its North Fulton reach. The full-service orthopedic practice that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders has announced the addition of two new doctors - Dr. Stephanie Hsu and Dr. Stephen Fisher. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center is also opening a new office in Roswell, located at 11685 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 150B. Visit AtlSportsMed.com for more information.
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Cumming welcomes Expedia CruiseShipCenter
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Business name: Expedia CruiseShipCenter, Lakeland Owners: Sharon and Eric Hickman About: Expedia CruiseShipCenters provides value and advice for travelers booking cruises and vacations.Their Vacation Consultants offer a personalized booking experience designed to give our customers the vacation of their dreams as online booking continues to become more overwhelming. Opened: Nov. 6, 2017 Address: 521 Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, Ga. 30040 Phone: 470-588-0007 Website: www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-us/ lakeland
Caliber Collision opens in Roswell Business name: Caliber Collision is one of the nation’s leading collision repair providers, dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. Their goal is to do everything they can to restore the rhythm of their customer’s life. Lifetime warranty. Online estimates. Opened: Oct. 6, 2017 Address: 1380 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Phone: 678-393-9289 Website: www.calibercollision. com
Lefko Construction opens in Roswell Business name: Lefko Construction Owners: Marc and Tomas Lefkovits About: Lefko Construction is a family-owned business by Marc Lefkovits and his father Tomas Lefkovits. The Lefko Group was established in 2004, and Lefko Construction began offering general contracting services in 2013. Their services include pre-construction, general contracting, construction management and design build partnerships. Opened: Oct. 13, 2017 Address: 105 Mansell Circle, Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 404-836-6372 Website: www.lefkoconstruction.com
Collaboration raises all ships Do you have a collaborative environment and culture in your small business? Do you and your employees like to mutually explore options on challenges you are facing? Are you encouraging your team to make collaboration DICK JONES a priority for solving Founder & President Jones Simply Sales problems? Collaboration in your small business can be helpful to everyone, and it will help you achieve better business results. Collaboration rises all ships! Collaboration is defined as working with another person or group to achieve a shared goal. Collaboration is encouraged in many small businesses; however, the sought-out synergies and results are rarely realized. A culture for collaboration needs to be developed, typically by having the small business owner lead the way by collaborating with their employees. Collaboration allows leadership and management to engage employees who are “closer to the action” when it comes to business processes, customer interactions, or the daily routines they execute. Employees who are more familiar with the specific aspects of how things currently work can provide some great insight for improving the business. Collaboration can either be done formally or informally. While formal collaborative planning sessions are typically very productive, don’t discourage informal collaboration by your employees. Sometimes it takes a group to develop new ideas, and the shared rewards of improving the business go a long way to improving morale. If you don’t have a collaborative environment today, it’s pretty easy to start one. Just let your employees know that problem-solving is a team sport and that no one should be trying to row the boat by themselves to improve your small business.
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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2017”
CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE & MILTON TREE LIGHTING
This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun. Join the fun Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2-6 p.m. at the Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton. For more information, visit cityofmiltonga.us. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.
“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES:
HOLIDAY EVENTS:
ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE
When: Through Dec. 3, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: roswellnutcracker.com
ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $8 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet. org
What: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children all evening in the gazebo during the lighting of the 45-foot live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights in the Corner Park of downtown. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. Where: 2 South Main St., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE
JINGLE JOG IN CUMMING
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE
When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org
METROPOLITAN BALLET
When: Through Dec. 3 Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org
ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE
When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com/thenutcracker
ATLANTA BALLET
When: Dec.8- 28, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org
What: Get a running start to your day by participating in the Jingle Jog 5K. All preregistered runners are guaranteed to receive a technical, long sleeve T-Shirt. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. Where: Cumming Town Center, 2085 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $25 More info and registration: active.com
FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA
What: The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green clothing. One photo print per family, maximum two photo poses per family. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE
What: This holiday tradition includes Santa photos from Blencoe and Co., photographic arts, caroling, s’mores, hot cocoa and fun. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-6 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY PARADE
What: The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is a celebration of the city’s incorporation. Some of the parade highlights include musical groups, local neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, civic clubs and businesses. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. Where: State Bridge Road, between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads in Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
ROSWELL’S ANNUAL LIGHTING OF TOWN SQUARE
What: This annual family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of the Town Square, a reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and Santa Claus. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-11 p.m. Where: Historic Roswell Town Square, intersection of Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 120 More info: roswellgov.com
DECK THE STALLS AT SAVE-THEHORSES
What: This annual fundraising event to provide feed and care for over 100 horses and other animals at this horse rescue facility. Activities will include hay rides, photos with the horses and more. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org
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
SANTA AT AVALON
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
What: The sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders of the Sanders Family Singers. When: Nov. 24-Dec. 10, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com
JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE
What: Features original, hand-crafted, 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
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS
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: FREE CITIZENSHIP TEST PREP
What: Participants will learn about the naturalization process and will receive free study materials and flash cards. Registration is required. When: Friday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Browse a wide selection of titles and genres in this book sale by the Friends of the Alpharetta Library. Proceeds go toward the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 4040-613-6735
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: HOW TO LOWER THE RISK
What: Learn immediate steps to help stop and reverse cognitive decline. This free discussion will be presented by Dr. Daniela Sozanski, PhD, PSc.D. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org
GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:
Delayed Harvest Trout Season off to a great start
ATLANTA AUTHOR SERIES 2017: CHRISTOPHER SWANN
What: Meet Christopher Swann and learn about his debut novel, “Shadow of the Lions,” a novel about friendship, redemption and what it means to lay the past to rest. He will discuss and sign copies. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
“BOUNCING BABY” SONGS AND STORIES
What: Join Mr. Austin as he leads children and their caregivers in songs, rhymes, movement and more. When: Monday, Dec. 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION
What: Join Atlanta Astronomy Club member Phil Danneman as he presents a series of Astronomy programs through Feb. 5, 2018. When: Monday, Dec. 4, 7-8 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
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
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STEVE HUDSON Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net
Wednesday, Nov. 1, was a great day for Georgia trout anglers. It marked the beginning of Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout season, and judging from what I’m hearing this year’s Delayed Harvest fishing is
off to a great start! “Delayed Harvest” (or “DH,” as it’s often called) is a special fisheries program under which selected sections of five Georgia streams are managed under a special set of regulations through the DH season. DH waters are too warm for trout in the summertime. But during the DH season those same waters become cool enough to provide good trout habitat – and some potentially memorable trout fishing too. Georgia’s DH season runs from Nov. 1 through May 14. During that time, designated Delayed Harvest waters are managed under a set of special regulations designed to provide good trout fishing through late fall, winter and early spring. You can find complete info at georgiawildlife. com, but here’s a summary of what the DH regs require: Catch and release only (all fish must be returned to the water immediately) Artificials only (no live or digestible bait of any form is permitted) Single-hook lures only (every fly or lure can only have a single hook; treble hooks are not permitted) The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries folks have done an outstanding job of getting the DH waters ready for the opening of this year’s DH season, and you’ll find several great fishing opportunities across the state. Here’s where they are: Amicalola Creek from Steele Bridge Road (County Road 192) downstream to the Georgia Highway 53 bridge Chattahoochee River from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to U.S. 41 Chattooga River (Rabun County) from the mouth of Reed Creek downstream to the Georgia 28 bridge Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park from below the Unicoi Lake dam downstream to the park boundary Toccoa River from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge upstream
to a point 450 feet upstream of the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access. What’s working on the DH streams right now? If you’re using a spinning rod, try a Roostertail, a Mepps Spinner, or a white curly-tailed grub-and-jig. Use a light or ultralight spinning rig with 4or 6-lb. line. Cast to deeper areas or to holes or other holding water near rocks, logs, or the bank. Flashy lures are working very well right now, though as the fish wise up you may need to go with something a little more subtle. If you’re fly fishing, you should have success with egg imitations such as Y2Ks or pink 3-D Sucker Spawn flies, with San Juan Worms, and with bright and flashy streamers (minnow imitations) such as a Rolex fly, Hudson Streamer or Woolly Bugger. In fact, if you can find one (or if you tie flies) you can sometimes do really well with a hot-pink or all-orange Woolly Bugger fished deep and then stripped at the end of the drift. Yes, I said hot pink or all-orange. Those colors suggest the color of eggs, and when you’re fishing for recently-stocked DH fish a little “eggy-ness” in the fly can be all it takes! DH waters offer a great opportunity
to hone your trout fishing skills. They’re also excellent places to take young anglers and introduce them to trout fishing. Kids like to catch fish, and DH offers plenty of good opportunities. Set the kids up with a spinning rod and a trout-patterned Roostertail, and you just might make some memories! In fact, if you’ve got kids in your fishing party, you’ll want to be sure to take note of the “stocking days” on several DH streams. As in years past, there will be opportunities for you and your family to become personally involved in supporting the DH program by being a part of one of the “volunteer-assisted” stocking days. On these days, volunteers help DNR fisheries personnel stock trout in some of the less-accessible parts of several DH streams. The first volunteer-assisted stocking event is held during the week of Thanksgiving (when the kids are out of school!) and it’s a blast. I’ll be letting you know more about this and other volunteer-assisted stocking days as they come up on the calendar. Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing you on the water. Be sure to say hello – I’ll be the one in the hat!
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Couple receives Suzi Bass Lifetime Achievement Award Farleys’ 50-years in stage includes past 25 years with Georgia Ensemble Theatre Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell not only is celebrating its 25th year of operation, but Artistic Director Robert Farley (who is retiring) and Managing Director Anita Allen-Farley SCENE & HURD (who isn’t retiring) Hatcher Hurd hatcher@appenmediagroup.com received the most special honor at the 2017 Suzie Bass Awards – the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Suzi Awards are Atlanta’s special night for the region’s theater community but this night belonged to the Farleys. Topher Payne, perhaps Atlanta’s most gifted playwright – and who has premiered five of his plays on the GET stage in the last seven years – said it best introducing the couple at the Nov. 6 Suzi Bass gala. “Bob and Anita Farley had formed a partnership long ago. And based on the strength and durability of that partnership Bob and Anita were willing to bet their future on us,” Payne said in his introduction of their award. Anita Allen was a young student in the 1968 when she walked into the Pasadena Playhouse cafeteria and saw this young shaggy haired “hotshot director” across the room. “I told my friend standing next to me, I think that is the man I’m going to marry,” Allen-Farley said sitting in the GET offices 50 years later. “My friend said no, he’s married to the theater.” They were probably both right. It took eight years before it dawned on Farley, but they have always been a team. “Anything we have accomplished it has been because Anita was right by my side. She’s a force of nature,” Farley said. But half-way through their run together they were at a crossroads. Farley had a fairly successful beginning as a young director, making contacts, working as a stage manager. But he was working in the theater in New York. He even got the chance to direct “Hair” on the road when it was still fresh and shocking. “John Lindsey got this flatbed truck and we were driving around doing street theater. But when ‘Hair’ came along I was blown away. It was the best music I ever heard,” Farley said. But he was desperate to get out of New York and back to L.A. where Anita was. Then he got a call to come to L.A. to direct “Hair” out there. So he was
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Robert and Anita Farley hold their Suzi Bass awards. Robert holds the Best Ensemble Award for “Million Dollar Quartet,” and Anita holds the Suzi Bass lifetime Achievement Award.
touring and based out of San Francisco. He began to get other directing gigs and then he was a resident director at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta. He kept making contacts. That is when he met Claudette Colbert and she asked him to direct her. Then at the age of only 28 he and his new wife were offered the chance to start the Alaska Repertory Theatre in 1976. The state wanted culture in the Great North soon he was on a ferry crossing over to Anchorage. “It was the best gig I ever had,” said Farley. “We lived in log house in the middle of a birch forest with our two girls. By the third year we were the eighth largest theater nationally in the League of Resident Theaters (nonprofit).” They had a budget of $1.7 million. The gig lasted 12 seasons until the energy crisis and there went the state funding. That was 1987, but the Alliance Theater had kept tabs on Farley, and offered him the job of artistic director. You may remember a play he directed during that time, called “Driving Miss Daisy.” They took it to Russia. There were other great shows – “Candide,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Amadeus” and a personal favorite, “Noises Off.” But by 1990, the Farleys had parted company with Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. With 25 years in the business,
Georgia Ensemble Theatre earns Suzi Bass Awards ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre co-founders Robert J. Farley and Anita Allen-Farley were honored with the Suzi Bass Lifetime Achievement Award for their careers of distinction in theater, but they were not the only members of the GET family to reap honors. The Ensemble Theatre took home another three awards from this year’s gala. Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Musical: Went to the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet,” a recreation of one fantastic recording session at Sun Records featuring Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. The cast featured Chase Peacock, Allison Wilhoit, Chris Damiano, Christopher Kent, Justin D. Thompson, Ethan Ray Parker, Andrew Patton and Kroy Presley. Gene Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award: Went to playwright and longtime GET collaborator Topher Payne for his screwball comedy “Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance Is Required.” Payne has premiered five plays now at GET while garnering a national reputation. Call Board Award: This non-performing award went to GET prop master MacLare “MC” Park. She has worked the entire 25-year run (to date) of the Ensemble Theatre. they were starting over from scratch. They were looking for a space that might work for a repertory theater they were contemplating. “We were actually looking for the farmers market in Roswell when I caught a glimpse of something through the trees,” Allen-Farley said. “We were looking for an old church maybe that had been outgrown by its congregation.” The doors were wide open for some reason and in they walked. The Roswell City Council liked the idea of a theater in residence. It was what was then-called the Roswell Auditorium. It was 1991, but the Farley’s had found what would be their new home, this time OTP. Today it is the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and booked two years in advance with shows, events and entertainment. Topher Payne said it was a great day for theater in Atlanta when the Farleys walked into that building with little more than an idea. “Because of the strength and durability of that partnership of Bob and
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The Suzi Bass Awards recognized “Million Dollar Quartet” with its Best Ensemble Musical Award. From left are Ethan Ray Parker (Jerry Lee Lewis), Allison Wilhoit (Dyanne, Elvis’s girlfriend), Chase Peacock (Elvis), Christopher Kent (Carl Perkins) and Chris Damiano (Johnny Cash).
The Suzi Bass Awards have been Atlanta’s coveted theater awards since 2003. The purpose of the Suzi Awards is to celebrate and promote professional theater in the Atlanta area through the recognition of excellence in the theater arts. Some 20 professional theaters toil in the Atlanta area bringing the art of live performances to their communities. Anita were willing to bet their future on us. They created a space where artists could explore, create and communicate. And they have maintained that for 25 years,” Payne said. The Farleys said they could not have done anything without sponsors and a loyal customer base. There were many great supporters such as Coe and Betty Hamlin and Mary Smith. “Nobody moved and shook this theater like Mary,” Allen-Farley said. Other great friends included Barbara Ramos, Louise DeLong, Jacque Cox, Gary Waddell and Tom Stark. In the early days it was great to have the support of Mayor “Pug” Mabry, Steve Dorvee and Don White. “I’ve spent half my career – 25 years – here at Georgia Ensemble. And it seems like the shortest time I’ve spent anywhere,” Farley said. While Allen-Farley will continue to work at GET with incoming Artistic Director Alan Kilpatrick, Bob Farley said he may stop to smell a few roses but he is not done yet. There is always another project.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Items 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. a. 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, to increase the height of the hotel, to reduce the number of hotel rooms, 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. 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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Titans roll to third semifinals Alpharetta’s historic run ends in quarterfinals appearance in four years By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com THOMSON, Ga. — A week after dispatching the two-time defending state champions, Blessed Trinity downed last year’s state runner up, Thomson, with a lopsided, 43-13 win on the road Friday night. With the victory, the Titans (11-2) will make their third appearance in the state semifinals in the last four years this week. BT’s win was powered by its running game which accounted for 353 yards. The Titans’ rushing duo of Steele Chambers and Elijah Green accounted for nearly all of that production. Green led with 179 yards to Chambers’ 135. Both accounted for two touchdowns in what head coach Tim McFarlin called exceptional performances. “Offensively we felt like we would need to run the ball well to keep their offense off the field,” McFarlin said. “We weren’t sure we were going to be able the run the ball as well as we did, but it worked for us and we kept with it.” The rushing attack allowed the Titans to score on their first five possessions of the game and build a 33-7 lead early in the third quarter. Chambers added to his huge rushing performance with a 16-yard touchdown catch and a 9-yard touchdown toss to Jake Smith on a halfback pass for four total touchdowns.
Meanwhile, BT’s defense had another impressive performance. Thomson (10-2) entered Friday night averaging 37 points per game, but they were held to two touchdowns. McFarlin said there was concern about his defense after the Bulldogs opened the game with a long scoring drive, running two plays they hadn’t seen before. However, the defensive coaching staff made solid adjustments that held Thomson’s offensive success to a minimum the remainder of the game. “The defense just continued to build on their great performance against Cartersville last week,” McFarlin said. “It was another great night for them.” After downing two of the top teams in Class 4A, BT is playing perhaps its best football this season deep in the postseason. “That’s what you want to do in the playoffs, get on a roll,” McFarlin said. And BT is hoping their road warrior status will continue this week as the Titans travel again to take on Mary Persons (11-2). The Bulldogs eliminated BT in the quarterfinals last year with a dramatic 28-27 win captured on the final play of the game in Forsyth. But for McFarlin and BT, Friday’s matchup is business as usual. “We just need to keep doing what we’re doing,” he said. “I’m not into seeing revenge as a motivating factor. We’ll just draw up our game plan and go to work.”
Football Player of the Week: Max Brosmer ROSWELL, Ga. - Congratulations to Centennial’s Max Brosmer, Appen Media Group’s Player of the Week for Nov. 17. Bromser went 36-45 passing for 450 yards with six touchdowns. He also had 10 carries for 45 yards. Follow us on social media to see the Player of the Week nominees from this Friday’s game. Winners will be announced each Friday afternoon.
By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In closely contested games, turnovers and special teams play have an even more significant impact. And in Friday night’s quarterfinals matchup between Alpharetta and Coffee, they proved to be the difference. Alpharetta had three turnovers inside the Trojans’ 30-yard line and had a 27-yard field goal blocked in the 28-14 loss. It was the Raiders’ first season advancing to the third round of the state playoffs. “Every time we had a little bit of a breath of life, something catastrophic seemed to happen,” Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said. “If we score every time we get inside their 20-yard line, we probably win and shock the world for lack of a better term,” he said. “Unfortunately the chips just didn’t fall in place for us.” Trailing 7-0 in the final minute of the first quarter, Matthew Downing was intercepted at Coffee’s 1-yard line looking to connect with Spencer Gaddis. Coffee then drove 91 yards in four plays to extend their lead. After pinning Alpharetta inside their own 1-yard line and forcing a three and out, the Trojans had another four-play drive for a touchdown to go up 21-0. The Raiders responded on their ensuing drive with a 38-yard pass from Downing to Luke Estes, the first of their two scoring connections. But once again, special teams play proved crucial as the Trojans returned the kickoff 50 yards. A facemask on the return set them up at Alpharetta’s 31yard line. They went up 28-7 just three plays later. Alpharetta cut that lead in half with an 80-yard drive for a touchdown in under two minutes. Kevin Watkins had a 42-yard rush to set up Estes’ second touchdown reception. The Raiders looked poised to cut the lead further on their first drive of the second half, but special teams play went in Coffee’s favor again. Coffee put pressure on Alpharetta kicker Dylan Schorr all night, and finally got to him with a block on his 27-yard field goal attempt. Despite missing All-American cornerback Jaycee Horn to injury
and Marcus Webster to suspension stemming from last week’s game, the Raiders defense looked strong in the second half. They forced a turnover on downs just outside the red zone and set up their offense for a long drive midway through the third. After moving the ball effectively down the field, things stalled for the Raiders in the red zone. Two plays for no gain and a sack for a 9-yard loss set up a fourth-and-16 from the 29. Downing evaded pressure but his pass was incomplete, turning the ball back over to the Trojans. Still trailing by 14, the Raiders converted two third downs and drove down inside the 10-yard line. Downing connected with Gaddis, but he was marked short at the 1-yard line to set up fourth-and-goal. Nolan Edmonds received the handoff but was marked just short of the goal line, turning the ball over to Coffee with eight minutes remaining in the game. It would be the last offensive possession for Alpharetta. Coffee used 15 plays to burn the final 7:47 to end the Raiders’ winningest season in program history (11-2). “I’m proud of our kids and they have a lot to be proud of,” Nichols said. “They set a new standard around here, and we’ll go back to work and hope we can build for the future.” The loss brought an end to the careers of Alpharetta’s massive, 28-member senior class. “I’ll never forget them, that’s for sure,” Nichols said. “We have guys who have been together since 3rd grade, guys who have been multi-year captains and multi-year starters. And not only did they have talent, they have heart and class. They definitely helped to raise the bar and hopefully the impression they leave will carry us into the future.” Nichols believes that this season, with an undefeated run in Region 7-AAAAAA, region title and the first appearance in the quarterfinals, has elevated the Raiders’ program. “When you’re left in the final eight it’s good company to be in,” he said. “Hopefully people will take notice of the community and program and that’ll create the excitement you want around a program.”
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Local teams tip-off seasons at Roswell Rotary tournament Alpharetta, Roswell, Blessed Trinity vie for tournament title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Three local teams saw stiff competition in the inaugural Roswell Rotary Honor Air Flight Invitational Nov. 19-21 at Roswell High School. The tournament benefits the annual flight for veterans to Washington, D.C., each spring. Local veterans take a chartered bus and plane to the nation’s capital to visit the war monuments. The invitational brought together 16 teams from Georgia and South Carolina, with all gate proceeds benefitting the Roswell Rotary’s honor flight. The event raised more than $7,000. “That is double what we expected for year one,” Roswell head coach Ty Phillips said. Phillips and the Rotary began planning the event in the spring of 2016. “We feel like us giving back to a civic cause makes this tournament unique,” he said. “It’s not a fundraiser for our program.” Phillips said the support of the Rotary made the event possible. “The feedback has been great from
every angle,” he said. “And without the support of the Rotary, we wouldn’t have been able to put on this tournament. Alpharetta and Blessed Trinity joined hosts Roswell in tournament play. The girls and boys teams from each school competed.
Boys tournament Eight teams competed in the boys tournament with Roswell finishing second behind South Carolina’s Gray Collegiate. Alpharetta lost an exciting fifth-place game and Blessed Trinity placed seventh. Roswell opened the tournament with a thrilling win over West Ashley, the No. 8 ranked team in South Carolina. Miles Herron hit two free throws with 2.6 seconds left to secure the win and advance to the championship game. Facing another top team from South Carolina, Roswell fell to Gray Collegiate, 75-52 in the title game. Herron had a standout performance for the Hornets with 27 points. He and senior Amin Abdullah were named to the All-Tournament team. Alpharetta opened their tournament with an 83-65 loss to eventual champs Gray Collegiate and BT fell to KIPP Atlanta, 68-56. Alpharetta and BT then faced off, with the Raiders securing a 53-41 win.
RJ Pass compiled 11 points and six assists for the Raiders, while Ryan Jenei had 10 points with seven rebounds. BT’s Ben Shappard had 17 points and six rebounds. In a back-and-forth game against Westminster for 5th place, the Raiders fell 62-58.
Girls tournament Alpharetta captured the girls tournament title with three decisive wins, while Roswell placed fourth and BT placed sixth in the eight-team tournament. The Raiders began their run with a 56-23 rout of Chapel Hill. Alpharetta outscored the Panthers 18-4 in the first quarter and cruised to the win. The Raiders then secured their spot in the tournament championship with another lopsided victory, beating Roswell 59-28. After a slow start against Pebblebrook, the Lady Raiders got going in the second quarter and took a 6-point lead into the half. Alpharetta extended its lead in the third with strong play from Jalyn Tillerson, Sydnie Ward and Kendell Phillips. All three would be named to the AllTournament team. Meanwhile, Pebblebrook gave up multiple turnovers and committed unforced errors, allowing Alpharetta
Alpharetta [girls] captured the girls tournament title with three decisive wins, while Roswell placed fourth and BT placed sixth in the eight-team tournament. to build an 18-point lead after three quarters. The Raiders went on to win 68-43. Under their first-year head coach Antonio Wade, Roswell opened the tournament with a 60-49 win over KIPP Atlanta before falling to Alpharetta in the second round. The Hornets placed fifth in the tournament after falling to Locust Grove 67-48. Blessed Trinity fell in a close contest against Locust Grove, 56-51, in the Titans first game of the tournament. The Titans earned their second win of the season by downing Westminster 56-36 in their second game, but fell to KIPP in the fifth-place game.
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Singing groups needed for Roswell’s Caroling On Canton ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is looking for singing groups for the annual Caroling on Canton event on Dec. 3. Singing groups of all sizes, ages and abilities are needed to participate—from civic groups and schools, to religious organizations and local businesses. On Sunday, Dec. 3, residents and visitors are invited to stroll up and down Canton Street from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., listening to their favorite holiday tunes while sipping hot chocolate, warming up by the community bonfire and enjoying the seasonal celebrations of local merchants. For more information or to register your group, contact Chris Ward, Special Events Manager for the City of Roswell, at (770)-594-6271 or cward@roswellgov. com.
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Source: Lin et al. (2011). Compared with normal hearing increase risk of dementia: 1.89 for mild hearing loss, 3.00 for moderate hearing loss, and 4.94 for severe hearing loss.
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