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Teen dies after shooting on Thanksgiving

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A teen 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 is not yet released, as someone they knew. They reported he fled from the home on foot immediately after the shooting.

He took his reported 2-week-old son with him. The mother resides 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 located within minutes. He complied with officers and placed the child on the ground safely to surrender 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 adjacent 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 being investigated 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.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Fire Chief Robert Edgar hopes that Milton’s firefighters will never need to use them, but the city is seeking a grant for ballistic protection for its fire personnel.

The grant, provided by Firehouse Subs Foundation, would provide 18 protective vests and helmets to the city’s fire department. The endowment would total $19,152 and would cover all the costs for the equipment.

At the Nov. 20 City Council meeting, Edgar advocated for the grant while listing recent and past mass shootings.

With those incidents of mass violence, Edgar said the ballistic protection equipment “provides the protection I feel is needed for our firefighters.”

“We pray it won’t [happen here], but we can’t put our heads in the sand and think it will not,” Edgar said. “We need to prepare our firefighters who are responding to these types of incidents.”

Edgar said while firefighters would not enter the “hot” zone during a potential mass casualty incident, they would be present to attend to victims.

“We are there to seek out the injured, treat them and transport them to the closest facility,” he said. “And we need to protect our firefighters with the most up-to-date ballistic protection that is available, and that is these vests and helmets.”

In other action, the City Council approved: • Roof repairs for Fire Station 41 (12670 Arnold Mill Road, Milton) totaling $60,358.

• An agreement between the city and Multi-Sate Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which is funded through the Department of Homeland Security, for access to a network of state and local governments where information is shared regarding potential and ongoing threats to cyber security.

• A subdivision plat totaling three lots on 20.36 acres at 15605, 15613 and 15619 Hopewell Road.

• The continuation of the city’s trash collection services from 13 providers.

• A resolution approving a Local Update of Census Addresses in the city for the 2020 Census.

The vests’ appearance will differentiate them from police personnel and will provide for a “universal” fit that can be adjusted to each firefighter.

Edgar said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has advised fire personnel have the equipment available.

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Milton Fire is seeking a grant for ballistic vests for its firefighters.

The vests have a life-span of five years. However, Edgar said the city can either pursue another grant at that time or provide backing through the city’s management and operations funds.

“It is my hope that we never use them and they rot in the truck, but that they are there if our personnel ever need them,” Edgar said.

If awarded, Milton Fire would receive the grant in January and likely receive the equipment in April.

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 ar-

rested 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.

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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 WILLIAMS 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.

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Business leader quells rumors about farmers market demise Alpharetta staple stays on Old Canton despite new hotel

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — John Ray has had a busy week.

The president of the Alpharetta Business Association says he has been putting out fires, trying to quiet some of the confusion over whether the popular Alpharetta Downtown Farmers Market is being forced to find a new home.

That won’t happen, Ray said.

The furor arose recently when developer Mayfair Street Partners proposed construction of a 119-room boutique hotel on Milton Avenue, just west of Main Street.

Original plans for the Cotton House Hotel sought city approval to abandon a portion of Old Canton Street where the market draws hundreds of visitors to downtown each Saturday from April through October.

When the developers appeared before the City Council Nov. 13 for construction approval, however, they re-

moved the request to close Old Canton.

Not only that, they consented to enter into a formal agreement with the city to accommodate street events, such as the farmers market and the Brew Moon Festival, which are held on Milton Avenue.

Mayfair partner Jason Joseph said his company is committed to working with the city to ensure the events can operate in their current venues.

At that same meeting, Ray told council members that there was never any discussion in his organization to move the farmers market to another location. All he heard were rumors.

After the vote by the council, he said he felt reassured.

“I’m spending time trying to assure people based on what I saw and heard [at the City Council meeting],” Ray said.

“There will be an agreement that city staff work out with the developer.”

As sponsor for the event, the Alpharetta Business Association has taken the farmers market to heart, Ray said.

“These events give Alpharetta a hometown feel that people like about Alpharetta. When there’s development that endangers that, it endangers more than just the event, it endangers

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After rumors to the contrary began circulating, it looks like the Alpharetta Downtown Farmers Market, a Saturday morning staple from April through October, will remain on Old Canton Street. the hometown feel and the life of Alpharetta,” he said.

Residents are every bit as committed to preserving these events, Ray

added.

Based on the number of phone calls and emails he received and the number city officials reported receiving, residents have a huge stake in seeing these events continue, he said.

The use of Old Canton and Milton Avenue for festivals was not the only issue discussed by the City Council Nov. 13.

Some residents spoke to say they were worried that Alpharetta is losing its campaign for a pedestrian-friendly downtown.

Adding more development such as the Cotton House and the new STEM school opening soon, vehicle traffic will only increase.

Public Works director Pete Sewczwicz told the council that the city is working on a number of devices to improve pedestrian safety. Those initiatives include adding crosswalks, islands and medians. The department is also exploring converting some areas to parallel parking, but, he added, these improvements will be added in phases.

“The best way to improve walkability [downtown] is more walkers,” Sewczwicz said. “The more people that are out there, and drivers used to seeing this, the better it’s going to be.”

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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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Milton takes ‘vote-buying’ allegations seriously I am writing regarding the November 8, 2017 article “Facebook post under investigation” by Hatcher Hurd. First and foremost, thank you for the article and the accurate reporting. I take very seriously the allegations of vote-buying and plan to fully cooperate with the Secretary of State’s investigation.

Up until now, I have chosen to respond directly only to those reporters who contacted me for comment regarding the “We Call Milton” Facebook posts. However, following the November 20, 2017 Milton City Council meeting, where councilmember Thurman and Kunz questioned this before voting to confirm the election results, I LOCKWOOD believe it is important that I offer a formal statement regarding the alleged vote-buying activities. I am not affiliated with the “We Call Milton” Facebook page, nor do I have any personal involvement with the posts offered by the account owner and/or administrators of this account. I take these allegations very seriously and have made it clear that I would never condone such an activity, and I am confident that neither of the other candidates mentioned would either.

Sincerely, Joe Lockwood, Milton mayor

‘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 restaurant food each day, I JOE PARKER was also constantly Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com 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

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. 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 to write my version of “1,001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail,” it would turn out to be an extremely disorganized circle.

But getting lost did have its benefits.

I had only planned to hike for a few miles, but after losing my way those few miles turned into a few more. And then a few more when I decided to turn around and try to retrace my steps.

By the time I finally found the trailhead, my legs were burning and I had gotten so close to nature I was wearing quite a bit of it. So, mission accomplished I suppose.

But if you don’t see any articles from me in the coming weeks as I begin to hike more frequently, be on the lookout for smoke signals.

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Arrested: Continued from Page 4 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 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 com-

puter 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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Child Development Association gets rebranding Name change clarifies mission of Roswell nonprofit preschool

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For 50 years The Child Development Association in Roswell has helped preschool age children of the working poor to enter first grade on an equal footing with their classmates. But not anymore – at least under that name.

Newly rechristened earlier this month as the Child Development Academy, the new CDA will keep providing the same level of early care and learning to children from low-income families operating in the heart of Roswell.

Of course changing the name after a half-century of operation does create PR problems, not the least of which is identification with the CDA’s core base of support.

I agree, that was a risk,” said Maggie DeCan, CEO and executive director of the Children’s Development Academy. “But it was one that we contemplated and the big reason why we kept the ‘CDA’ [acronym].

“Many, many people have worked

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tirelessly to build the reputation of the CDA to what it is today and is known statewide for high-quality early education and care.”

DeCAN DeCan said the Children’s Development Academy conveys the CDA’s mission in a more obvious way to those unfamiliar with its work with at-risk toddlers.

The CDA is the only accredited preschool center in the north metro-Atlanta arc offering need-based tuition scholarships and subsidies.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, Georgia has given the CDA its highest (3-star) quality rating for a preschool center.

The rebranding is part of a new strategic plan six months in the making.

Rebranding helps make the name more commensurate with what the CDA is all about – preparing some 240 preschool-age children reach their full

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Public must contribute to qualify for funding ROSWELL, Ga. – For the first time in its 50year history, the newly rebranded Children’s Development Academy kicks off its annual fundraising campaign with unprecedented matching gift opportunities.

The Hagan Family of Roswell Foundation and Grants to Green, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, have made generous challenge grants to support the CDA. North Point Community Church has already come forward with a major match.

The grants and donations come at a much needed time as the CDA’s aging infrastructure is in serious need of an expensive overhaul.

The CDA’s Grants to Green Implementation award of $161,000 will go a long way.

This grant is sorely needed, said Maggie DeCan, CEO and executive director of the Children’s Development Academy.

It will be used to pay for half of the $320,000 cost to replace an obsolete heating and air system as well as improve lighting and other energy efficiencies at the school.

The CDA’s boiler and chiller are both 35plus years old, unreliable and inefficient.

Thus heating and cooling bills are not only excessive but siphon funds better spent on scholarships for students.

The generous members of North Point Community Church have already stepped up. As part of the congregation’s Be Rich Campaign, the church has pledged the first matching gift of $50,000.

Last year the Hagan Family Trust made one of the largest pledges ever to the CDA up to that time. The trust pledged $150,000 over five years with the challenge to raise at least $30,000 in matching money annually.

The Hagan Challenge enabled the CDA to raise more than $100,000 from individuals and families last year.

DeCan said this is an “incredible opportunity” to raise the $320,000 desperately needed to keep its doors open and to allow it to stay on its 4-acre campus in the historic Groveway community.”

“We are so grateful for the vote of support from the Hagan Family, Grants to Green and members of North Point Community Church that is allowing us to make such an incredible difference in this organization. We are confident that the community and supporters will respond as well,” DeCan said.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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.

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“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 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, 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 Far-

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 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.

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leys 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.

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COMMUNITY

Three local brothers racing to success Halder brothers rising through the ranks of Legends racing It’s been a great

experience racing from quarter midgets to Legends,” Harrison said. “We’ve just gotten better and better and we are continuing to learn.”

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — They may not share a last name like Elliott, Earnhardt or Petty, but three local brothers are showing the Halder family has racing pedigree.

Brothers Husdon, Harrison and Holt are making waves in Legends racing with Atlanta Motor Speedway Summer Series championships, and most recently, a national championship.

Legends is an introductory level of racing, with lower costs and spec tires and bodies running on oval tracks. The racing is still intense and challenging to the driver who must handle 150 horsepower on a car that weighs just 1300 pounds. And just like other spec series, setups and technical knowledge are crucial to win.

The Halder brothers’ rise through the Legends ranks began six years ago, racing quarter midgets at Forsyth’s Bill Thomas Raceway.

Their father, Neil, said though his boys play other sports such as baseball and football, racing appealed to his fam-

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Brothers Hudson, Holt and Harrison Halder have found success in racing. The trio became the first three brothers to win national events in quarter midget racing. ily because it was the only sport where they could all three compete together.

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They just started racing and they seemed to catch a hold of it.”

The brothers had an unprecedented run in quarter midgets, becoming the first three siblings to have won national events in USAC and QMA, sanctioning bodies for quarter midget racing.

Recently, the trio stepped up to Legends where drivers are separated by age.

This past season, 18-year old Hudson competed in the Semi-Pro division while 16-year old Harrison and 12-year old Holt competed in Young Lions.

And for all three brothers, it was another successful year.

Hudson and Harrison captured the Summer Series championships in their respective divisions while Holt had a promising inaugural season.

Hudson won multiple events in the 10-race season, but still found himself second in points heading into the season finale. After qualifying on the pole, Hudson captured the championship with a victory in the final race.

Harrison’s championship also came in exciting fashion. With one race remaining, he and another driver were tied for points and race wins, so the title would be decided by who finished higher in the finale.

After both qualified in the third row, Harrison was able to charge to the front and take the lead, fending off his championship challenger in second and securing the title.

In many races, Holt would follow his younger brother to the front, learning his line. He would finish in the top-5 multiple times over the course of his

first season and captured a win at a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“It was fun this season,” Holt said.

“There are a lot more cars and they are a lot faster than quarter midgets.”

After the summer of triumphs, Hudson went on to compete at national events.

He secured multiple wins to climb to fourth in the national standings heading into the final round at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October.

And lady luck was on his side that day.

In turn three on the final lap of the race, the points leaders wrecked. That allowed Hudson to leapfrog the championship leaders on the final lap, and with it, win a national championship.

“I had no idea I had won it until the trophy presentation,” he said.

The nationals win was another accolade for the brothers who have thoroughly enjoyed the sport.

“It’s been a great experience racing from quarter midgets to Legends,” Harrison said. “We’ve just gotten better and better and we are continuing to learn.”

They have also been able to share the experience, and they say it’s been enjoyable to compete together.

“It’s fun because we can help each other out,” Hudson said. “We don’t have to figure out everything on our own. If something is working for one of us we can all try it.”

With championships now under their belts, Harrison and Hudson will compete in the Pro division next year.

The series features select drivers 16 years or older who have shown proficiency in other divisions.

Holt will continue racing in the Young Lions, but he will have his brothers there for him each week throughout the season.

“I get to race with my brothers and get wins,” Holt said.

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) announces its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on September 21, 2017. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Peter Ruby, of Troop 2143, was sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. His project was collecting 100 toiletry kits for the No Longer Bound Campus, an organization that helps men overcome addictions.

Michael Pratt, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a storage shelving for the Band Room at Alpharetta High School.

Ryan Li, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed a large garden, which included a bricked patio area along with bushes and 3 movable benches for Forsyth Central

Pictured from top left are new Eagle Scouts Peter Ruby, Michael Pratt, Ryan Li and Lincoln Loeffler. From bottom left are Tristan Cozier, Alex Hoeve, Skylar Hagewood and Armaan Shaikh.

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Lincoln Loeffler, of Troop 430, was

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and constructed a wooden privacy fence and a bricked in garden area for the Youth House at St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Tristan Cozier, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and constructing a 250 foot trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Alex Hoeve, of Troop 226, was sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church. His project was designing and constructing 5 wooden benches for the Cottage School.

Skylar Hagewood, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. For his project, he designed and constructed 3 little libraries for the Little Library Network.

Armaan Shaikh, of Troop 430, was sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. His project was designing and constructing a flagstone walkway for the Memorial Garden at St. David’s Episcopal Church.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 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

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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

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Alpharetta captured the girls tournament championship at the inaugural Roswell Rotary Honor Air Flight Invitational last week.

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 All-Tournament team. Meanwhile,

Pebblebrook gave up multiple turnovers and committed unforced errors, allowing Alpharetta 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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Alpharetta: Continued from Page 20 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

Rebranding: Continued from Page 11 potential.

Its beginnings in 1967 began in available Sunday school rooms at Roswell Presbyterian Church and later

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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.” a two-room school house in the nearby Groveway Community.

The goal has always been to provide early care and learning to children from low-income families in the heart of historic Roswell. Today the CDA also operates two satellite Kids Express locations in Sandy Springs and Adamsville and serves 2,000 children annually.

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