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Raiders fall in quarterfinals Luke Estes and the Alpharetta Raiders lost Friday to Coffee in the quarterfinals. The Raiders were undefeated in Region 7-AAAAAA, won the region title and made their first appearance in the quarterfinals.

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O’Dwyer Homes on Parsons get OK ►►PAGES 10 – 11

Bob, Anita Farley get lifetime award ►►PAGES 14 – 15

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Teen dies after shooting on Thanksgiving

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A teenager is dead and a juvenile male is in custody after a shooting took place on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23. DreLandon Brown, 18, was shot around 8 p.m. in a home in the 1200 Block of Wondering Way in southeast Forsyth County.

Deputies rendered first aid and CPR to Brown, but he later died from his wounds at a local hospital.

At the same time, occupants of the home identified the shooter, a juvenile male whose name has not been released yet, as someone they knew. They reported he fled from the home on foot immediately after the shooting.

According to police, the suspect took his 2-week-old son with him. The mother lives at the Wondering Way home.

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Wesley A Newson, 65, of Avalon

Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek, for DUI-drugs, possession of Schedule IV drugs, having medications outside the original container, running a red light and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lea Kristen Rosenberg, 49, of

Deputies established a perimeter around the subdivision and the suspect was found within minutes. He complied with officers and placed the child on the ground safely and surrendered without incident.

He was charged as an adult with murder and two counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to a youth detention center for processing.

The next morning, deputies and Major Case Unit detectives returned to the neighborhood to search for the suspected murder weapon. A specialized K9 search unit from Hall and Habersham County Sheriff’s Offices assisted and the weapon was found next to a home in the subdivision.

The mother and child were taken to the Department of Family and Child Services after the shooting. The shooting is still under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit along with the Crime Scene Unit.

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 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI,

speeding, failure to maintain lane and possession of drug-related objects.

arrested on North Point Parkway after allegedly keying her co-worker’s car.

The victim contacted police after seeing a long scratch on her vehicle’s front passenger door.

There was also a note left under her windshield. The note read, “You parked too close. Next time I won’t be so nice.

Warning.”

Police spoke with the woman who allegedly left the note. She admitted she had written the note but denied keying

the car. According to the police report she said she is not the kind of person to damage the vehicle, but the other woman “needs to learn how to park.”

After surveying the woman’s keys, officers noticed paint dust that matched the victim’s car. The woman then began to cry and said she did scratch the vehicle but it was “by accident.”

The woman was arrested for criminal trespass.

Drug arrests ►► Rachel Victoria Crust, 21, of

Newport Pay Passage, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 19 on Crossington Road, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana, driving without insurance and for being wanted. ►► Renee Cherie Degenkolb, 50, of Grandmar Chase, Canton, was arrested Nov. 23 on Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, for DUI, failure to maintain lane and hit and run.

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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.

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Johns Creek Post 3 candidates talk about issues

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Post 3 candidates John Bradberry and

Vicki Horton are in a runoff to decide the final seat for the 2018 City Council.

The election will be Tuesday, Dec. 5. The two candidates submitted to a Q&A session on the issues for the campaign.

John Bradberry Q&A

Vicki Horton Q&A

1. W hat is your vision for the city of Johns Creek in 10 years or 20 years from now?

I want Johns Creek to be considered the best place in north metro Atlanta or Georgia to live and raise a family. I want to see us preserve Johns Creek and its quality of life. I see my role as to look out BRADBERRY for the best interests of the residents.

The goose that lays the golden eggs is our premiere bedroom community. So I want to improve that and protect it.

The first thing is to get the comprehensive land use plan right. I want to make sure that will be locked down and tight as we can make it and as low density as possible within the law. I don’t want any surprises. I would like a monthly report from staff on its progress.

I am skeptical of the widening of State Route 141 and Jones Bridge Road. Those projects are not in our best interests.

But these are TSPLOST projects. The city is committed to following through on them, are they not?

It is my understanding there are still things the council must approve to move forward. If that is not the case, someone must explain that to me. Are we bound to shoot ourselves in the foot if a project is not in our best interests? More lanes will only bring more traffic through Johns Creek.

1. W hat is your vision for the city of Johns Creek in 10 years or 20 years from now?

Even if we wanted to stay exactly where we are, it would be impossible because there are so many outside forces affecting us. A lot of those outside forces come from sources we have no control over.

HORTON I have heard a lot of talk in this election from people who say ‘I’m going to do this, and here is how it will work.’ The fact is there are a lot of entities we will have to work with – some that we have to answer to.

My vision of the city is for the leadership of the city to be dynamic in their interaction with these other groups.

Because if we don’t have a seat at the table, it’s going to be very hard for us to present our vision.

So we end up receiving their vision of us. I want us to have all of our leadership at the table – as well as citizens too. The comprehensive plan is an important tool for this.

We should have a land use plan and zoning that are consistent with each other. And we as a city are in control of the land use plan, not the developers. Johns Creek has a character that is very unique.

So my vision in 10 years is that we have appropriate growth consistent with the vision of the community. And it should play well with the vision of all these other groups within our region. No growth is unrealistic.

2. Is economic viability an issue in which the city should be proactively involved? Should the city have a strategy for a prosperous business community?

I think there is a role to play. But the first priority should be to make the existing business environment the best it can be for those existing businesses here now.

Economic development by its very nature means we have some shortcomings that we are artificially trying to overcome.

I would say we have more fundamental problems for our businesses. Business taxes are certainly a drag on our businesses and so is traffic. Traffic, traffic, traffic is the No.1 thing that impacts our businesses and quality of life.

We have to get that right.

2. I s economic viability an issue in which the city should be proactively involved? Should the city have a strategy for a prosperous business community?

I absolutely believe the city should be proactively involved in moving the city’s economic viability forward. We cannot rely solely on property taxes. Residential property tax is a disproportionately large part of the city’s revenue.

We have to create a better balance.

I am not a fan of chasing big companies around and trying to get them to locate here. What I am an advocate of is connecting the academic world with the work world and our residents.

You put them all together you can create a place where people can thrive and grow their own businesses.

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The Parade begins on State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads. The parade route travels west on State Bridge at West Morton and ends at Kimball Bridge Road at Ocee Elementary School.

Founders Day Parade is the city’s kick-off to the holiday season. Some of the parade highlights include: • Musical groups • Marching bands • Local neighborhood groups • Schools groups • Community organizations • Scout troops • Civic clubs • Businesses The first parade marched in 2007

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3. I t has been said Johns Creek is a city without a face – just subdivisions and strip centers. Do you support a city-sponsored revitalization plan similar to those executed in Duluth, Alpharetta and Woodstock? In short, a city center.

I am in favor of starting a city center, as long as it is low density and as long as it is not going to adversely affect traffic. We need to get all the stakeholders together and get the conversation started.

But it should start from the ground up, not the top down. I think it can be a plus for the economics [of the city]. But

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3. I t has been said Johns Creek is a city without a face – just subdivisions and strip centers. Do you support a city-sponsored revitalization plan similar to those executed in Duluth, Alpharetta and Woodstock? In short, a city center.

The feedback I have been getting is people want a sense of community and some level of a city center. The people I have talked to all say they want some level of a city center or multiple city centers.

They don’t want something as ex-

and has since become an important community tradition.

The parade will feature more than 80 units and thousands of participants, including HATCHER HURD/HERALD Shriner clowns, local high school clubs and bands, and colorful floats from area businesses, organizations and neighborhoods.

Special entries from previous years include: • Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band, • Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Stone Mountain, • knights and maidens from Medieval Times • the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile • And more it needs to be something that complements Johns Creek and our residential character.

Look at Alpharetta. It’s almost overbuilt. I think they’ve done too much quickly. Some things have been very good like their walking trails which I think will be very successful.

Some of their high-density development is bringing in more tax revenue per acre. But it is bringing in much less tax revenue per resident. Eventually there is going to be a price to be paid for that.

I definitely want to see us get started on a city center. But I would like to plant an acorn rather than try to transplant an oak tree. All the downtowns we see like Roswell and Alpharetta started with a seed built upon for hundreds of years.

The vision is what is critical. I just want to see us get started. travagant and as dense as the last plan.

But they want somewhere to go, to walk, to go to eat and have a nice dinner with their family – not something grandiose with 10-story buildings.

If that is what they want, then give them that. But it should not be the council’s vision. It should be the council executing the vision of the community. That’s what good councils do all over the country. They get that feedback and then they make that happen.

So my vision would be for the citizens to have more to be proud of than just the schools. Johns Creek should have a national reputation as a community that figured out how to take care of the problem issues – from traffic to land use to residential issues and property taxes.

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Turkey Day plus 1: An abundance of thanks We all know that Thanksgiving Day is one big unadulterated stress interrupted by a big turkey dinner.

Either you have made haste to get to your relatives’ house (or worse, HATCHER HURD your spouse’s relaExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com tives) where you are then requested and required to be on your best behavior because we don’t want a repeat of that ugly scene like last year.

We all have that one relative who makes it difficult for everyone else to truly relax and enjoy the gathering of the clan. Of course if you are one of those rare individuals who is not bothered by any boorish behavior at said gatherings it probably means that you are that person everyone else is walking on tiptoe around.

If that is the case, no worries, because you are oblivious to that fact.

The only thing that bothers you is why everyone else does not realize that you have 20-20 insight on: A. What is wrong with the country.

B. Why those people are taking over everything.

C. What Cousin Harry should do about his children.

D. Why Aunt Martha is too fat.

E. How easy it would be to fix what is wrong with the country if people would only use common sense.

F. Why everyone should shut up about the drinking problem that you absolutely do not have.

If you have traveled to get to there, you cannot be entirely at ease in someone else’s home and the stress is only compounded by having to share the bathroom that is (1.) not your own or (2.) it is your own which is even worse to share.

Also you must feign interest in all of the wonderful deeds that their children have accomplished. Likewise you must ignore how adroitly they change the subject once you begin to comment on the truly exceptional talents of one’s own children.

Instead, you must now listen as conversation turns to the heading of “Most Recent Ailment” (or as it is more accurately known: “I Can Top That.”)

Of course if it has fallen to your turn to host the feast, it means not only have you had to tread lightly around your spouse (in my case My Lady Wife) who has started cooking about three days prior to T-Day.

As T-Day dawns I get up early and start primping in the yard. This gives the semblance of “going the extra mile” while actually getting out from the HoneyDo list that would inevitably have been handed to me.

This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it will be delicious meal and well worth the running out to the store for that “one missing ingredient.”

And if it were only once that would be fine. But it usually turns into several trips over the last three days, usually when you have just settled into something relaxing.

The generalissima brooks no relaxation while on full T-Day alert.

Then there is cleaning the house for a white-glove inspection that would make my old first sergeant’s heart burst with pride.

As T-Day dawns I get up early and start primping in the yard. This gives the semblance of “going the extra mile” while actually getting out from the Honey-Do list that would inevitably have been handed to me.

And of course there is the final “run to the store” run which kills off pretty much all of the time before the family begins to arrive.

So you do what is expected of you.

You say the blessing, you do hostly things like keep bringing out the cheesy bits to munch on and playing bartender with that hail-fellow-well-met bravado that shows you really are in the holiday spirit.

The reward comes later in the day when everyone has succumbed to that postprandial malaise when everyone is full and you are allowed to turn on the football game.

I sink into my chair delighting in that twilight of consciousness with eyes mere slits in my face as my chin rests lightly on my chest.

And I take joy in that last lingering thought before lapsing into hibernational repose.

“Christmas, it is my brother-in-law’s turn.”

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Parsons development gets citizen support Council tepid to new building methods that would reduce stormwater runoff

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A new subdivision on Parsons Road was approved Nov. 27 by the Johns Creek City Council, and the citizens who spoke in opposition were pleased. That really is news.

A 10-lot subdivision at 10730 Parsons Road was narrowly approved in a 4-3 vote, but residents who opposed the development got what they really wanted – more protection against stormwater runoff.

Dan O’Dwyer, owner of O’Dwyer Properties, got approval to build his 10 homes, which will have a price point of $650,000, on a single street. The development on 4.4 acres will have a density of 2.25 units per acre and is well within the Character Area’s density specifications of between two units and four units per acre. Much of the surrounding area is already four units per acre.

What the neighbors were asking for – and what O’Dwyer agreed to – was to forgo standard curb and gutter and use

permeable building materials on the streets and driveways to reduce runoff and the need for catch basins, which they say contribute to flooding in rainy weather and also contribute to the ever widening of Johns Creek and Cauley Creek.

Thomas Corrigan, a member of the Medlock Bridge Homeowner Association, said what is needed in the area to calm increasing flooding is to use more permeable materials that allow stormwater discharge to be dispersed on the properties themselves.

“Johns Creek used to be 35 feet wide 20 years ago. Today it is 57 feet wide. This is due to creeks backing up because of continued development over the years,” Corrigan said.

As development has increased, so has the volume and velocity of the water.

“We want to see the city set a new tone,” Corrigan said.

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O’Dwyer Homes selling in the $650,000 range will be going up soon on Parsons Road. gutters and on to catch basins.

The downside is that using these materials means the city would have to perform periodic maintenance on streets to keep the porous areas created under streets and drives free of debris.

This is where the City Council balked.

The city has no such equipment and there are no companies that provide that service in the Johns Creek area.

But Corrigan argued that these materials are “a more sustainable design”

that could and should be adopted by the city for the overall good of Johns Creek.

David Neuringer of the Glenhaven HOA also argued in favor of the idea.

“We were not in favor of O’Dwyer’s project at first. But they have gone above and beyond to cooperate with us,” Neuringer said.

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Parsons: Continued from Page 10 project at nine units per acre, or if the permeable building materials are used, then 10 homes would be acceptable.

Creekside Crossing HOA President Greg Barnhill also spoke in favor of the compromise. Using these porous materials would dovetail with Atlanta Regional Commission’s best management practices for new construction.

But the streets would belong to Johns Creek, and after O’Dwyer builds them, it would be the city’s job to maintain them.

As it stands, the city could not accept such streets from the builder because they do not meet code.

The project seemed at an impasse.

Then O’Dwyer agreed to use porous materials on the driveways, sidewalks, patios and pool areas which do not come under the city’s purview.

That was agreeable to the citizens but it was still a narrow 4-3 vote to pass with council members Lenny Zaprowski, Stephanie Endres and Chris Coughlin voting nay.

“It’s a start,” said Corrigan after the vote. “It was just one more house to get the process started. At least [the City Council] is thinking about porous materials now.”

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Alpharettan arrested for child solicitation Businessman charged in online police sting

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com 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-yearold girl he met online.

WILLIAMS 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 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 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

When Williams showed up for his date, he was arrested for crimes he had already committed via the internet. He did not have to have actual contact with someone.”

TOM BARDUGON Lilburn Police Capt. 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.”

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Couple receives Suzi Bass Lifetime Achievement Award

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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.

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 partner-

ship 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

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“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 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

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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.

The Suzi Bass Awards have been Atlanta’s coveted theater awards since

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, 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

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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.

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 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.

CHRISTMAS GALA HOLIDAY POPS Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Timothy Miller, guest vocalist Christmas Gala Chorus J. Wayne Baughman, conductor

Join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! From John Rutter’s “Star Carol” to Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and more, this concert will fill you with the wonder and awe of the holiday season.

Tickets $32 Adults; $27 Seniors; $16 Students Concert at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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COFFEE 28, ALPHARETTA 14:

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Alpharetta’s historic run ends in quarterfinals

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

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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.

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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

Planning Commission Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Newtown Park - Park Place 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Seatings

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Convention & Visitors Bureau 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 9 a.m.

Public Art Board Meeting 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 7 p.m.

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S.T.O.P. Class 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 6:30 p.m.

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Board of Zoning Appeals 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Christmas Eve Observance City Administrative Offices Closed

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Christmas Day Observance City Administrative Offices Closed

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Arts and Culture Board Meeting 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 6 p.m.

Special Needs Lunch with Santa Newtown Park - Park Place 12 p.m.

Johns Creek City Hall 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road Suite 190

For a complete list of events, meetings, and classes please visit: www.johnscreekga.gov/calendar

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Alpharetta: Continued from Page 20 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-mem-

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ber 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.”

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Municipal Court 11445 Johns Creek Pkwy Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing at the location stated above: Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location: Variance Request:

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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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