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Car crashes into LongHorn Steakhouse By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Diners at the LongHorn Steakhouse on Market Place Boulevard were in for a surprise Nov. 21as a car crashed through the side of the building around 5 p.m. The 19-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and was arrested for DUI drugs, failure to maintain lane, too fast for conditions, reckless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road, according to Aletha Barrett, deputy chief for the Cumming Police Department. There were some minor injuries and the driver was transported to the hospital,
according to Division Chief Jason Shivers with the Forsyth County Fire Department. “There were minor injuries to one other person in the restaurant but they were released on the scene,” Shivers said. Structurally, the business did sustain significant damage, he said. “We’re very fortunate it wasn’t worse than it was and there weren’t more people injured,” Shivers said. “At that time of day on a Saturday, it’s a popular location so certainly a lot more patrons and employees were in danger. It’s just fortunate no more folks were injured.” Shivers said the fire
department responds to any motor accident, and this was no different. “When it comes to vehicles entering a structure, we have firefighters who are trained in technical rescue and structural collapse,” Shivers said. “We will deploy them to these incidents to get the building a good evaluation and to determine the best way to remove the vehicle and minimize damage to the structure.” He said they’re not structural engineers, but they have staff who are trained to stabilize the building, ensure a safe removal of the vehicle and keep everyone around the area safe.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Redistricting plans for the 20162017 school year were approved Nov. 19 by the Forsyth County Board of Education. Joey Pirkle, deputy superintendent of schools, has presented multiple drafts of redistricting to the board and said the county’s two new schools, Brandywine Elementary School and DeSana Middle School, are set to open in August 2016. The elementary schools that will be impacted by redistricting include Big Creek, Daves Creek, Haw Creek, Mashburn, Midway, Shiloh Point and Vickery Creek elementary schools. The middle schools affected are Piney Grove, South Forsyth and Vickery Creek middle schools. Currently there is no plan to redistrict high schools for the 2016-17 school year, however lines will be reviewed based on elementary and middle school changes. High school redistricting will occur fall 2017 for the opening of Denmark High School in August 2018. Rising fifth- and eighthgrade students wishing to stay at their current school for one additional year, with parents providing transportation, will have the option to complete an out-of-district request, which will be posted online December 2015. The board approved the final draft and also an amendment to the draft that would allow students living in Braemoor, Brandywine and Windhaven, along with a few homes along Old Atlanta Road, to remain in their current schools
... When you look at the next possible area that would be closest to move, it may be a matter of [how can we] not split a subdivision in two or three pieces, but instead looking at moving 300 to 500 kids.” JOEY PIRKLE Deputy superintendent of schools of Big Creek Elementary and Piney Grove Middle. With the uneven capacity numbers, Pirkle said he is often asked why they can’t move a few more students around to make schools’ numbers even. “When you’re looking at these areas, especially in the southern part of the county, a lot of those areas are those really large subdivisions,” Pirkle said. “When you look at the next possible area that would be closest to move, it may be a matter of [how can we] not split a subdivision in two or three pieces, but instead looking at moving 300 to 500 kids.” Mail will be sent out to notify those impacted by the redistricting.
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Dog found hanging in Forsyth park By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two hikers at Bethel Park on Lake Lanier discovered a horrifying scene Nov. 21. The pair found a dog hanging from a tree and called law enforcement. The hikers reportedly were told the remains were there for less than a day before being found. Forsyth County Animal Control was called to the scene to remove the dog, which was reportedly a 2-year-old boxer mix. It is reportedly an intentional act;
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 ►► Shawn Hall Hill, 50, of Pinetree
Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 19 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI and open container. ►► Jose A. Ramirez, 41, of Lawrenceville was arrested Nov. 13 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired license. ►► David Reese Marquess, 23, of Legacy Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 8 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, no license and failure to maintain lane. ►► Donny Lee Gilleland, 61, of Flowery Branch was arrested Nov. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and impeding traffic. ►► Terrance O. Barnes, 41, of Cordova, Tennessee, was arrested Nov. 7 on Newport Bay Passage in Alpharetta for DUI and open container.
Drug arrests ►► Joseph Adam Lee, 49, of
Dawsonville, was arrested Nov. 18 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Brian Lee Lenon, 50, of Cantonment, Florida, was arrested Nov. 17 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for possession of marijuana and seat belt violation.
however, there are no suspects at this point. The dog disappeared from her home near the park on Nov. 20. The owner of the dog, Steven Blackstone, wrote on Facebook, “There are some screwed up people with a screwed up mind to do what they did to her. It’s just unreal.” The owner has been found and gave officers more information. The dog has been sent for a necropsy, according to Epifanio Rodriguez, public information officer with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. It is still an open investigation. A $5,000 reward is being offered.
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Driver arrested for McFarland Parkway fatality FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Nov. 17, at 11:53 a.m., deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of McFarland Parkway and the Ga. 400 northbound on-ramp regarding a two-vehicle crash. One driver was found to be unresponsive with an obvious head injury. On Nov. 24, Vincent Sams, 53, of Cumming, was arrested in the case. He is currently booked in the Forsyth County Detention Center on charges that include homicide by vehicle second degree, failure to obey traffic control device and failure to use due regard while operating a motor vehicle. An investigation determined a white 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by Franklin Smith, 49, of Gainesville, was turning
POLICE BLOTTER 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.
Thief “steals” while victim texts CUMMING, Ga. — A woman contacted the Cumming Police Department Nov. 17 for a theft/entering auto call. She told officers she used her car to con-
left from eastbound McFarland Parkway onto the Ga. 400 northbound on-ramp. A red 2011 Ford Mustang, driven by Sams, was traveling westbound on McFarland Parkway. The Mustang entered the intersecSAMS tion and struck the front passenger side of the Corolla. Evidence on scene indicated Smith had the green arrow to make the left turn onto Ga. 400. Smith was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He passed away from his injuries later in the afternoon. duct a transaction at the ATM at Wells Fargo and then drove to Rest Haven and parked her car. While sitting in her car texting, she said someone reportedly reached in through her sunroof as she was sitting there, rummaged around her purse and stole her card carrier without her seeing it occur. She said the purse was next to her on the seat. She also said she heard some rustling in the woods near her car while she was sitting there.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With Thanksgiving over, many are now thinking about the next holiday and beginning to buy gifts or plan parties. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is already reporting some holiday-related crime occurring in the area. One of the biggest issues this holiday season has been thieves stealing gifts off porches, according to Epifanio Rodriguez, FCSO public information officer. “We’re seeing a lot of thefts of Christmas packages from porches,” Rodriguez said. “We’re asking people, if they’re going to order online and have them delivered, please make sure you’re at home when it’s delivered or have it delivered to a friend’s house or your place of work.” While people tend to be more cheery around this time of the year, property thefts are usually on the rise. “We ask people when they go shopping to lock car doors,” Rodriguez said. “Some of the most common entering-auto thefts happen from people not locking their doors. The thieves are opening car doors and just taking stuff out.” He also said shoppers should know their surroundings. This includes not letting anyone see you place your packages in your car and then going back shopping. “If you’re going to place your packages in your car, make sure you’re done shopping at that place and then place them in your car,” Rodriguez said. “This way you do not have to worry about someone seeing you put packages in your car.” The Forsyth County Fire Department sees an increase of fires during the holiday season, according to Division Chief Jason Shivers. Many families may have already bought or are planning to buy their Christmas tree soon, but Shivers said, if it’s labeled “live,” that’s a misnomer. “As soon as it’s cut, it’s dying and
• Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. • Use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord. Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid tripping hazards, but do not run cords under rugs, around furniture legs or across doorways. • When preparing a holiday meal for friends and family, be sure to wash hands, utensils, sink and anything else that has come in contact with raw poultry. Keep in mind that a stuffed bird takes longer to cook. • When reheating leftovers, bring the temperature up to at least 165 degrees to eliminate any bacterial growth. • The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year. You can’t avoid stress completely, but you can give yourself some relief. Allow enough time to shop for gifts and meal items rather than hurrying through stores and parking lots. Only plan to do a reasonable number of errands. • Be prepared for emergency situations on the road by having a winter “survival kit” in the vehicle including items such as a working flashlight, extra batteries, reflective triangles, compass, first-aid kit, exterior windshield cleaner, ice scraper, snow brush, wooden stick matches in a waterproof container, and nonperishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits and hard candy.
begins to dry out,” Shivers said. “You’re working on borrowed time with a live tree in your home. It’s critical you keep that tree well watered throughout its time in your home.” His advice is to cut off about a halfinch from the trunk before putting it in its base with water. “The variety of trees used for Christmas trees produce a lot of sap that bleed sap readily as a way of self-preservation,” Shivers said. “When the tree is cut, it begins to seal up immediately. That selfpreservation keeps them green and viable for use for weeks on end. But because that trunk has sealed by the time it gets home, it needs to be given a fresh cut to be able to absorb water.” He also said all live trees need to be kept away from open flames, including cigarettes and fireplaces, as well as any heat-producing appliances or heater vents. “The smallest of sparks will find its way to the needles of fresh trees and could create an inferno,” he said. It’s important to choose a fresh tree this early in the season. Test the needles
by seeing if any come off in your hand by giving the tree a slight tug. Thanksgiving may be over, but Shivers said the fire department still sees many house fires throughout the holiday season from people frying turkeys. He said it’s crucial to fry the birds outside, away from the home and on a hard surface like a driveway or gravel lot. Even if it’s raining, don’t bring the turkey fryer indoors, including the garage. He suggests putting the turkey in a dry pot and filling the pot, with the turkey in it, with water until it’s slightly above the turkey, about a half-inch. Then remove the turkey, let it drip for a second and set aside. Mark on exterior of pot, where the water level is. That gives a benchmark for knowing how much oil needs to be used. Then pour out water, dry the pot and pat dry the turkey. Begin with pouring oil in the pot and placing the turkey in it when it’s hot and safe to do so. Other fires often happen from poorly maintained or uninspected chimneys. Sometimes the department sees multiple fires on a cold night because so many haven’t cleaned their chimneys since last season.
Construction of Lanierland Park begins By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Building of a new county park will soon begin as the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid Nov. 24 for the construction of Lanierland Park. The park will be set on a 109-acre property on Jot Em Down Road in the northeast part of the county. Funding for the park is through the $100 million parks, recreation and green space bond which voters approved in 2008. The county bought the land for $4.75 million. The estimated groundbreaking will take place in early February 2016. Within the park will be four artificial turf rectangular fields, playgrounds, concessions, bathrooms, tennis courts and a spray pad. The approved bid was
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Whitlow Elementary now STEM certified First elementary school in Ga., 23rd school in US to be STEM certified FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Whitlow Elementary School recently received AdvancED’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) certification. This achievement is a mark of STEM distinction and excellence only offered to highly effective institutions that prioritize STEM education as a path to success. Whitlow ES is the 23rd school in the United States to receive this recognition and the first elementary school in Georgia to do so. AdvancED STEM certification is the first internationally recognized mark of quality for STEM schools and programs, signaling the growing emphasis placed on STEM education by educators, politicians and business leaders around the world. In earning this certification. Whitlow ES has demonstrated its commitment to pre-
paring its students for their educational and career opportunities of the future by ensuring its students will have the skills and knowlBEARDEN edge they need to be successful in their postsecondary pursuits and as workforce contributors in the 21st-century economy. “We are proud of Whitlow Elementary School for achieving our STEM certification,” said Principal Lynne Castleberry. “Our teachers, students, parents and community have worked collaboratively to plan and implement rigorous learning opportunities built around STEM concepts. I am privileged to be part of this wonderful school and community.” In order to earn STEM certification, Whitlow ES had to
demonstrate adherence to the AdvancED STEM standard as reflected by the school’s performance across 11 rigorous STEM Indicators. The certification process provides a rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement process, supported by research-based tools and resources. Achieving high scores across the indicators certify that students have been equipped and trained to be innovative, creative and sys-
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New SAT to begin with March 2016 assessment Changes needed to focus more on student curriculum BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Citing a need to have an assessment aligned more with what students are actually learning in the classroom, the College Board is rolling out the revised Scholastic Aptitude Test beginning in March 2016. “Our redesigned assessments are focused on what’s familiar to students and what they’re learning in their classrooms every day,” said Maria Eugenia Alcón-Heraux, director of media relations for the
College Board. The essential changes include a return to the 1600-point scale based on two test sections, removing the penalty for guessing, including more “user friendly” vocabulary words, and of most significance, making the essay section optional. Students with plans to attend college still have two opportunities to take the current SAT in December and January before the new test is administered in March 2016. The changes to the SAT are the first tinkering of the SAT
Roswell HS to host SAT information meeting Dec. 17 Parents of students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn about the redesigned SAT during the parent information nights on Dec. 8 at Tri-Cities High School and Dec. 17 at Roswell High School. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in each school’s auditorium. The system held similar seminars throughout the district in November. Officials with the College Board will share information on the redesigned SAT, scheduled to roll out in March 2016, including the new system for scoring the SAT, the contents of the test, including the different test sections and specific types of questions students will be answering. The sessions will also be filmed and available to view on FCSTV Cable Channel 24.
since 2005, when the essay was added and the point scale expanded to 2400. Officials with the College Board, which administers the assessment, say the redesign of the SAT is necessary to focus on knowledge that matters most for college success, and better reflects what students are actually being taught. So gone are obscure vocabulary words like “prevaricator” and “sagacious,” which have been replaced by words like “synthesis,” which students may actually use in conversation. Also removed is the onequarter-point deduction for wrong answers, which should encourage test takers to take chances on questions as opposed to leaving them blank. In terms of the essay, during a community forum at Chattahoochee High School on the re-designed SAT, Lynn Demmons of the College Board still urged parents and students to check with potential college choices to see if they require the essay. If taking the essay, students will now have a total of 50 minutes, as opposed to only
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Comparison of old and new SAT Current SAT (ends Dec. 2015) New SAT (begins March 2016) Test Time 3 hours, 45 minutes 3 hours (+50 minutes if taking essay) Sections 4 (critical reading, writing, math, essay) 2 (reading/writing and math) Essay Required Optional Wrong Answer ¼ point deduction No penalty for guessing Score scale 600-2400 400-1600; essay scored separately 25 minutes with the current SAT. In its own analysis, the College Board determined that fewer than 45 percent of test takers in the class of 2015 received a score on the SAT that met the organization’s “College and Career Readiness Benchmark.” This is essentially the score that will likely earn a student a 3.0 in college courses. Officials note this is not a reflection of the test itself, but served as a directive for the SAT to take a deeper look at the information contained on the assessment. “The percentage of students who graduate high school ready for college hasn’t increased in the past five years,” said Alcón-Heraux. “This is a call to action for the College Board to redesign our assessments to be more focused, useful, clear
and equitable for students, and use our assessments to connect students to opportunities.” Since its introduction in 1926, the SAT has been the most popular and widely taken college entrance assessment by college-bound students. However, in recent years the ACT, which is considered by many to more closely align to the high school curriculum, has steadily gained ground on the SAT. In 2014, 1.8 million students took the ACT compared to 1.7 million who took the SAT. The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide all students with free, personalized practice to help improve their skills for the SAT. Students and parents can register at satpractice.org.
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Thanksgiving. The holiday will have passed by the time this gets into the paper. But right now it is Monday night, Nov. 23, about 9 p.m., and I am in my office putting out fires, catching up on stuff and thinking. It has been a long day, long prior week and long month. Local elections and runoffs are in process. Those always seem to bring out the worst in many. This season seems even a bit more dysfunctional and bizarre than usual – even for North Fulton’s election dynamic. Friday, a strange and troubled man walked into my office and demanded to know why we didn’t report that the mayor of Alpharetta had decided to become the mayor of Milton and that Johns Creek’s mayor was not really who I thought he was. We got calls from usually staid people telling us how biased we were or have been in our reporting because, I think, we didn’t advocate their point of view. I had calls from my children telling me about their challenges in San Francisco and Norman, Oklahoma. And I sent my wife and daughter-in-law off biking on Sunday after church, when they were honked at and disparaged for having had the nerve to push the button at the crosswalk on Milton Avenue, causing the light to turn red and slow down a couple of people apparently in a hurry. The events in Paris, Russia, Mali and other countries involving terrorists have colored our world the past few weeks with a darkness of debilitating intensity and a flavor of raw evil that we have seldom seen or encountered. Thirty or so governors declared their states off limits to Syrian refugees this month even though they have little to no authority to make that call. Even Jeb Bush joined in in spite of the fact that so many of his state’s south Florida residents fled Communist Cuba for the safe haven of Miami and the open arms of the United States just a few decades ago. I am fairly speechless at his memory loss. Germany opens its arms to 800,000 and we choke on 10,000? Aren’t we the country that was born when refugees fled England and sought religious and economic freedom and wasn’t Germany the country
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Aren’t we the country that was born when refugees fled England and sought religious and economic freedom and wasn’t Germany the country that hosted the Holocaust? What? that hosted the Holocaust? What? Actually I have wanted to write about the refugees for the last month and have not because I have sort of an unwritten rule that I stay away from my laptop when I can’t write with a sense of calm and clarity in my mind and my heart. That still would not be possible for me right now on that topic. Move on. Thanksgiving is right around the corner as I write this, but we experienced time travel I guess Sunday night when we went to Avalon to see “The Martian,” starring Matt Damon (it’s really good). It felt like Christmas Eve in New York City – as if I have even been in New York City during Christmas – not. There were bands, lights and Christmas music blasting from Mark Toro’s speakers throughout the promenade while little children laughed and giggled on the ice rink and chased each other as their parents stood outside the rink with their noses in their smart phones. It was cold, loud and Christmas in
November in Alpharetta, and we were there with thousands of others. I received email after email – and some texts and calls this week – from people wanting to help Ilka, my delivery person whose husband had a heart attack and for whom I have been so worried and about whom I wrote a column last week. People offered to send her money (which she did not accept). Some didn’t have money but offered to run errands or baby-sit or “do whatever she needs.” Others offered her advice and leads for companies hiring. Several people offered to interview her for jobs. People, as I knew they would, cared and reached out to her. She will end up with a full-time job, I believe, and she will have the peace in knowing that so many of you are pulling for her and are there for her. The response that touched me most was from a woman who offered to come do odd jobs for her. She said that she didn’t really have any specific skills but, since she had recently been laid off, she had the time and wanted to make the best of it and help Ilka get back on her feet. I don’t have to walk far to find and to see the other side of all the darkness. The light is always there if you look. It is all around us. It is close enough to touch and is familiar as a long-forgotten scent. Christina and I attended a Thanksgiving service this past week. It was really more of a social gathering with several speakers talking about the history and meaning of Thanksgiving. The event was hosted by the Istanbul Cultural Center in Alpharetta for the Atlantic Institute (TheAtlanticInstitute.org) – a Turkish Muslim organization dedicated to interfaith dialogue. We ate. We talked. And we listened. The message that night was a simple one. The speaker – a professor of Islamic studies – told us that everything, everything that makes our world worthwhile, starts with being thankful for what we have. “If you cannot be thankful, nothing else works and our world begins to unravel,” he said. “So, be thankful. It is what brings the light to our world.”
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Math might actually matter The other day, my mom and I were in our craft room working on our quilts. I was making a simple patchwork quilt, which basically requires sewing squares together until they turn into the desired rectangle shape. Since it’s an easy enough pattern, I thought I surely wouldn’t have to think too much and could finish it quickly. Like most quilters, I always have a current project (or two) and several projects lined up on the runway. Much to my dismay and slight horror, I had to start using math to complete my quilt top. For pretty much my entire life, I have struggled with math. I rely on calculators more than I should and have no guilt about it. During my high school and college years, I took the most basic math classes I could and celebrated when I earned a B. Most other academic subjects, especially English, come fairly easily to me, but math is not one of them. To put it plain and simple, I kind of sort of hate math. I’m not good at it. It takes me too long. It’s confusing and frustrating. And I don’t usually need it for my job or daily life, aside from some basic skills. I’ve gotten quite adept at figuring out sale prices when items I want are discounted by a certain percent, for example. But, with my quilt, when I got to the crucial point of deciding how big I wanted it
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to be, I realized I had to start counting, adding, multiplying and I may have even started sweating. At first I thought, OK, let’s take this by sets of twos. I sew two squares together, then two more, that’s four. Easy enough, right? Wrong. Once you get many, many sets of twos or fours, they turn into 12s and 18s. I thought I would have enough squares but ended up being two short. My fabric stash was empty and my favorite fabric store was closed. It made my head ache. Luckily, my mom, being the incredible teacher she is, patiently helped figure out my mathematical woes and we got back on track to finishing the quilt. Long story short, I guess I can admit that math is useful. While I may not be doing long division or solving quadratic equations, having some basic math skills is really quite necessary and helpful. Still, I may probably need Google to figure out how to make a percentage from time to time, and I’m definitely not giving up my trusty calculator.
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Change4Georgia donates books for Forsyth children By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Many children in Forsyth County will soon have books to read thanks to Change4Georgia. Change4Georgia, a community service program designed to serve troops overseas and their families here at home, was founded by Lambert High freshman Remington Youngblood in 2011. Throughout this past year, the group collected and donated over 100,000 books for
It really started off with kids in Forsyth but we’ve now donated books to kids all over Georgia.” REMINGTON YOUNGBLOOD Change4Georgia founder children. Inspired by “Read Across Georgia,” an initiative begun by Georgia’s first lady Sandra Deal, Youngblood began collecting books he felt would absolutely help underprivileged
children. “The illiteracy rate in Georgia is very high,” Youngblood said. “Gov. Deal and Mrs. Deal both have an initiative to try and get that rate down. We just wanted to help them with
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Brinkerhoff said he and Kenney wanted to help their community, and part of that is helping a peer. “[Remington’s] a leader,” Brinkerhoff said. “If he has his mind set on something, he can go out and do it.” The pair heard about Change4Georgia and decided they wanted to be involved. “The community gives to us by coming to our games and supporting us,” Kenney said. “The best we can do is give back to them by helping Remington and Change4Georgia.”
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Atlanta businessman honored as YMCA Volunteer of the Year ATLANTA — Atlanta native Mark Spain, who runs one of the most successful residential real estate teams in the country, was honored at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, Monday, Nov. 9. The event was held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Spain was named Volunteer of the Year for the Forsyth County Family YMCA chapter. A charter member of the Forsyth County Family YMCA, Spain became heavily involved in volunteering there in 2014. He helped chair the inaugural YMCA Spin-A-Thon that year, which raised more than $20,000 for the Forsyth location and its children’s programs. In 2015, the success of the event grew, with over $36,000 in donations and the YMCA has now made this an annual fundraiser. For 2015, Spain has served on both the YMCA board and the executive committee for the Forsyth County Family YMCA. He also regularly works to help train staff there, allowing him to utilize his leadership skills and business/customer service background. “I was looking for an organization or cause to help out with that was a match to my beliefs and value system,” said Spain, a long-time resident of Cumming. “And I found it right here in my local community. Working with the YMCA has been a stark reminder
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta honors Mark Spain as Volunteer of the Year for the Forsyth County Family YMCA chapter. about how much need exists at the local level.” Spain said he is gratified to be honored with this Volunteer of the Year Award, especially to receive it alongside so many other amazing volunteer award winners for other YMCA branches in metro Atlanta. —Zenzele Price-Richardson
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Jingle Jog supports children in Forsyth County CUMMING, Ga. — Jingle Jog 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2056 Market Place Boulevard. The 5K race starts and finishes at Taco Mac, running through downtown Cumming. It will also be a qualifier for the 2016 Peachtree Road Race. The charity race is sponsored by the Forsyth County Community Connection to support children. There will be awards for all age groups, beginning at 10 and younger, up to 60 plus. All preregistered runners will receive a t-shirt. The event will also include a 1 mile fun run. The registration fee until Dec. 2 is $25. Registration on race day is $30. Registration for the fun run is $5. Race day registration will open at 7:30 a.m. and cutoff at 8:15 a.m. Race start time is 8:30 a.m. “This is a great event for the Forsyth County Community Connection and our community,” said Niki Colella, executive director of the organization. “This run helps us promote our three primary initiatives: Darkness 2 Light, to help raise awareness and prevent child sexual abuse; recruiting foster families for children in the county; and the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council, to prevent drug abuse. We encourage everyone to get involved and help us support these programs that are vital to our community. It is a fun event, but more importantly, it makes a difference in
It is a fun event, but more importantly, it makes a difference in the lives of children.” NIKI COLELLA Executive director Forsyth County Community Connection
the lives of children.” The focus of the Forsyth County Community Connection is coordinating services for children and families. Its mission is to connect the needs of vulnerable children and families to agencies and volunteers that can create healthy pathways so that every family is healthy, engaged and self-sufficient. It is a non-profit organization associated with the Georgia Family Connection Partnership and the Hands On Network. To share time and talent, or for more information on the Forsyth County Community Connection, contact Niki Colella, 706-844-6138, niki@ connectforsyth.org, or go to connectforsyth.org.
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‘Families don’t have to be biological’ Local family endorses adoption, au pairs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Like many career-oriented women in the 1980s and ’90s, Rony Ghelerter thought there would be time enough to have children. So she focused on her work in the airline industry and as a real estate professional, married husband, Jeff, at 39 and then set about trying to start a family.
Adopting my children made me almost human. We were basically double-income earners who could do and go anywhere. When we became parents, it was like I saw life through the eyes of a child.” RONY GHELERTER Milton Resident
“I never imagined in a million years that we would not be able to conceive,” Ghelerter, now 54, said. “There were no guaranteed options for over the age of 35. We felt like [fertility treatments] would be wasted money and wanted to look at
something that was more of a sure bet.” The couple decided to adopt, but the U.S. adoption process worried Ghelerter because, as she said, if a baby was given up and the father didn’t know about it, the child could be taken from them. So the couple took their search overseas to China and adopted then 9-month-old twins, Abbey and Katie. “Adopting my children made me almost human,” Ghelerter said. “We were basically double-income earners who could do and go anywhere. When we became parents, it was like I saw life through the eyes of a child.” Patience was another virtue Ghelerter learned about after adopting. “It taught me to really stop and take time to just experience everything and take that moment with the kids,” she said. “It had always been about the career for us, rather than having to worry about dependents. Now we have these two little people who rely on our 100 percent. It’s made me a better person.” To help the now 10-yearold twins adapt to their new culture, Ghelerter thought having an au pair might be beneficial. So Ja-Or and Mai entered the family as Thai au pairs for almost four years until the girls were able to attend school. “It would give more stability, especially with two new people in their lives,” she said. “We felt that, because the girls had spent the first nine months of their lives in an orphanage where nannies had waited on them hand and foot and were well cared for, it was really important they had the same person caring for them.” The au pairs helped the family with laundry and other household chores while teach-
The family hosts a hello/goodbye party for their au pairs, Ja-Or and Mai. ing the girls valuable life lessons. “The au pairs taught them how to make their beds in the morning and brush their teeth,” she said. “I don’t have to fight with them about these things today. They get up and go to school in the morning. They’re very polite and mannerly and I have to give the au pairs a lot of credit because they instilled those habits. It carried through to their current 10 years of age.” In return, the au pairs were able to live in the family’s house for free and were paid a stipend. Both sides were able
to experience new cultures. “We learned something about a country we didn’t know anything about,” she said. “To this day, we are still very close with both of the au pairs we had living with us in our home.” For those interested in adopting, Ghelerter suggests talking to a couple of different agencies to gain a clear understanding of what the agency will require. “The whole process can be very daunting,” Ghelerter said. “You have to go through a lot with social workers, fingerprinting, FBI and background
checks. You have to be able to open up your life to them. They want to make sure the children are going to safe homes where the families are prepared to take care of them. See what fits for you and your family.” But after the somewhat overwhelming experience, she said it’s been more than they ever dreamed. “Families come together in a lot of different ways,” she said. “You don’t have to be biological to be a family. We’ve taught them you don’t have to look alike to be family. It’s all in your heart. We just love them.”
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9TH ANNUAL JOHNS CREEK FOUNDERS DAY PARADE
‘CATS’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE Classic musical tale of Cats in the big city. Through Dec. 13, 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets available online. Visit playhousecumming. com for more info.
EVENTS: 2016 FULTON BUDGET COMMUNITY MEETINGS
What: Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis will hold three community feedback sessions for input on the 2016 budget, two of which will be in the area. When: Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton; and Dec. 7, 6 p.m. at Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: contact Fred Hoffman, director, staff and administration, for Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis at 404-612-8218.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE DRAKE CLOSET IN ALPHARETTA
What: Enjoy food, fashion and fun while shopping for new jewelry, gifts and accessories as well as gently used clothes, all benefitting the Drake House in Roswell for homeless women and children. When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 26 Old Roswell St., Alpharetta; Thursday, Dec. 10, 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 6 – 8 p.m. More info: thedrakehouse. org/girls-night-out-at-thedrake-closet-2/
BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY IN MILTON
What: The City of Milton Public Works Department and Milton Grows Green are offering residents a bulky trash amnesty day Saturday. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m.-noon Where: City of Roswell Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: cityofmiltonga.us
VETERANS CAREER FAIR & DIVERSITY JOB EXPO
What: Free event for veterans seeking jobs and veteran entrepreneurs with local and regional employer exhibitors, job training and entrepreneur
NFCC SANTA SHOP TOY DRIVE
Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/ or sponsor a family in need. Tuesday, Dec. 1, until Sunday, Dec. 20. NFCC, 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell. Visit nfcchelp.org/holiday for more info.
A lively parade features marching bands, floats, Santa and more. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. Traveling west on State Bridge between Kimball Bridge Road and West Morton Road. Visit johnscreekga.gov/ community/events/ foundersday for more info.
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What: Pet adoptions When: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
What: Stefanie Sheehan, CEO of Mastermind Your Launch, will speak during an evening of meaningful connections in conjunction with Thrive Coworking, supporting Flood Student Missions. When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Tinderbox/Vino 100, 131 South Main St., Alpharetta More info: eventbrite. com/e/mission-mixertickets-19599580874
ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL What: The Krewe of Viola will present the inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bow Ties & Pearls, to benefit Emory ALS Center. When: Feb. 6, 2016, 7-11 p.m. Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell More info: facebook.com/ roswellmardigrasball
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CONSERVATION ARTIST’S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
What: Conservation Stamp and Ducks Unlimited artist Mike Brown will host his annual open house. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, noon-5 p.m. Where: Brown’s Canton studio More info: MikeBrownStudio. com
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to
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MAKE IT AND TAKE IT
What: Join us for DIY for teens and adults. Registration is required and is limited to 20 participants. Ages 13 and up. When: Sunday, Dec, 6. 4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735
EARLY RISER STORY TIME FOR TOTS
What: Interactive stories, fingerplays, songs and playtime. Ages 4 and under. When: Tuesdays, Dec. 8, 15, 10:15 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: “A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS” AT SMITH PLANTATION HOME What: The Roswell Garden Club decorates the Smith Plantation Home with the theme of “A Musical Christmas.” Each room is decorated with ideas using the club’s favorite Christmas carols as inspiration. When: Through Jan. 2, 2016 Where: Smith Plantation House, 935 Alpharetta St.,
ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S “THE NUTCRACKER”
With over 350 cast members, this holiday tradition will have sugarplums dancing in your head. Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 6. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Visit tysod. com for more info.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER
What: It’s a “retro” Christmas as vintage snowmen and other old-fashioned touches decorate the tree at the Roswell Visitors Center, compliments of the Roswell Garden Club. When: Through Jan. 3, Monday through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sundays noon-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com
LANIER ISLANDS MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AND WINTER ADVENTURE
What: Drive across the Lanier Islands bridge and into a world of lights. Also, enjoy a new adventure this year with Winter Adventure, a snow-packed winter playland perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding. When: Opens Nov. 27 Where: Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford 770-945-8787 More info: lanierislands.com
YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF ATLANTA PRESENTS “THE COLORS OF LOVE”
What: “Colors of Love” is a magical holiday show following in the Y.E.A. tradition of providing exceptional productions for the entire family – perfect for children ages 3-10. When: Dec. 1-Dec. 12 Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 967 Dewy St. SW, Atlanta More info: youthensemble. org/news/yeas-colors-oflove-2013
COOKIES WITH THE CLAUSES What: Santa and Mrs. Claus
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are taking a break to stop by and have cookies with the children. When: Dec. 2, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. More info: alpharetta.ga.us/ about/news/2015/10/30/ cookies-with-the-clauses
SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET
What: The 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor. When: Nov. 16-Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: spruillarts.org/ events_fundraisers_holiday_ artist_market.php
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”
What: Give your family a holiday treat with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.” When: Dec. 4-20, times and live-orchestra shows vary Where: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info: gwinnettballet.org
“UH-OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS!” BY ACT1 THEATER IN ALPHARETTA
What: This charming show takes a funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos that crashes down every December through songs and many short stories. When: Dec. 4-20, 8 p.m. Where: ACT1 Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: Tickets online at act1theater.com
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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS AT NORTHSIDE HOSPITALFORSYTH IN CUMMING
What: Enjoy live entertainment from local schools and groups, children’s activities, photos with Santa and the lighting of the giant Christmas tree atop Northside Hospital-Forsyth. When: Friday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. Where: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming More info: marketplacechristmas.com
ROSWELL’S ANNUAL LIGHTING OF TOWN SQUARE
What: Fun family event includes carolers from local schools, lighting of the square, a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and Santa Claus. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 5-6 p.m. Where: Historic Roswell Town Square, intersection of Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 120 More info: roswellgov.com
ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
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. Mayor David Belle Isle will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and North Point Community Church will present entertainment. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Milton Park, downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
FREE HOLIDAY PHOTOS IN ALPHARETTA
What: Get your holiday photos taken for free at the Alpharetta Welcome Center. Stop in for an individual or family photo with Santa. Free; refreshments will be served. No reservations required. No pets please. 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. 5, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com/ what-to-do/free-pictureswith-santa
ADOPT A SENIOR
What: Neighbor Love is organizing events for area seniors in nursing homes this coming Christmas and will be delivering gift bags and hosting Christmas parties for residents. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Roswell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1109 Green St, Roswell More info: neighborlove.org
JINGLE JOG IN CUMMING
What: Get a running start to your day at 8:30 a.m. by participating in the Jingle Jog 5K in Cumming. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. Where: Town Center, 2085 Market Place Blvd., Cumming More info: marketplacechristmas.com
TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
What: The 8th Annual MGA Toys for Tots Holiday Golf Tournament will benefit Toys for Tots and Turning Point Women’s Health Care. When: Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: Alpharetta Athletic Club, 3430 GA-9, Alpharetta More info: contact Mike Kozel at mike.kozel@gmail.com or 678-591-2138
CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE
What: Milton, in partnership with the CCA, hosts the 8th Annual Christmas in Crabapple, a quaint holiday tradition including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, hot cocoa and fun. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-5 p.m. Where: Historic downtown Crabapple at the Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road More info: cityofmiltonga.us
BIRMINGHAM UMC TREE LIGHTING
What: Featuring live music, carolers, hayrides, Christmas crafts, photo book and an imported tree from North Carolina. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:306:30 p.m. Where: Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: birminghamumc. org
ANNUAL HEIRLOOM HOLIDAY DINNER
What: The Roswell Historical Society will be putting on the Ritz at their annual heirloom holiday dinner, a Roaring Twenties Gala. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Where: Muse & Co. Fine Arts, 27 Oak St, Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org/ Heirloom-Dinner.html
TWISTED TINSEL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
What: Ride a trolley between the three antebellum mansions, where Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation will be decorated for the holidays. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Admission to each home
CALENDAR is $5; children 12-and-under free More info: roswellgov.com/ discover-us/southern-trilogyhistoric-homes
ICE SKATING IN ROSWELL
What: Fellowship Bible Church is partnering with the city of Roswell to provide free ice skating. This fun, family event includes a community gift shop, ice skating rink, inflatables for younger children and festive music. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 12:30-9 p.m. Where: The Adult Rec Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: fellowshiproswell.org
35TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
What: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation will host the 35th Annual Children’s Christmas Parade, the largest holiday parade in the Southeast, replete with floats, giant helium-filled balloons and marching bands. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Where: From Peachtree and 16th streets to Peachtree and 5th streets in midtown Atlanta. More info: choa.org/parade
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Holiday items, food, gifts, decorations and more. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Corner of Main and Academy streets, Alpharetta More info: 404-402-5389
HIGHLAND MANOR HOLIDAY MARKET
What: Shop for beautiful and unique artisan gifts with over 20 local vendors When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Highland Manor Club House, 15890 Milton Point, Milton Cost: Free More info: email wahl@ bellsouth.net
SANTA WILL BE CALLING FORSYTH CHILDREN
What: Forsyth County Parks and Recreation will host their annual Santa’s Calling program for children ages 3 through 10. When: To receive a free phone call, register by Dec. 4. Calls made Dec. 8-9, 6-8 p.m. Where: Registration forms online at forsythco.com/ parks or at the county’s three recreation centers located at Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park. More info: forsythco.com/ parks or call 770-205-4646
FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL TOY COLLECTION What: 13th annual Ariel’s House toy collection to help
Forsyth Herald | December 2, 2015 | 17 make this holiday season special for children in need. When: New, unwrapped toys for any age may be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 11 Where: Drop gifts at Forsyth County fire stations, the Fire Department Headquarters, 3520 Settingdown Road, or any of the county’s four library branches. More info: Call Firefighter Jeff Lyons, 678-513-5899
THE NORTH ATLANTA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
What: A full-scale tribute to the Christmas season, incorporating an all-volunteer cast and including the Mount Pisgah Worship Choir and Mount Pisgah Orchestra. Stunning special effects ring in the season with theater, Broadway-style music, Christmas songs and a dramatic presentation of the birth of Jesus. When: Dec. 11-13, 7 p.m. daily, 1 p.m. matinee Dec. 12 Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: nacfonline.com
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” AT BULLOCH HALL
What: Gather at Roswell’s grand Bulloch Hall for an intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic once again featuring Brink Miller as Ebenezer Scrooge. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., with shows continuing through Dec. 20 Where: Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $15 More info:.bullochhall.org/achristmas-carol.html
CDA’S SANTA NIGHT 2015
What: Join our merry band of Santa wannabes who will pop off their “sleigh” (it’s really a trolley car) and into local restaurants to entertain patrons for five minutes with a carol or two. They will pass a Santa hat for donations and then be off to the next “rooftop.” When: Friday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. Where: Child Development Association, 89 Grove Way, Roswell More info: cdakids.org
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE What: A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies sold by the pound. There are also some special categories such as no nuts, sugar free and egg/gluten free. Cookies are gift boxed with colorful ribbon at no additional cost. Proceeds benefit programs and missions of the women of Christ the King Lutheran Church. When: Saturday, Dec, 12, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125
Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: call June Wolsin, 770-889-0908
MILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S PANCAKES WITH SANTA What: The pancake breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department will include fire station tours and collection of unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive. When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
DECK THE STALLS AT SAVE-THE-HORSES
What: 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, horse/reindeer rides, games, vendor booths, photos with the horses and much more. When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org
REINDEER DAY IN ROSWELL
What: Meet live reindeer at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and enjoy a day full of learning about winter animals and enjoying holiday cheer. All activities included in general admission. When: Sunday, Dec. 13, noon Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter. org
HOLIDAY SHOW AT THREE CHIMNEYS FARM CLUBHOUSE
What: Lots of great gifts: candles, cosmetics, holiday signs and decor, handmade jewelry and Whimsy Daisy annual clearance sale. When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-5 p.m. Where: 3625 3 Chimney Lane, Cumming More info: Kathylins123@ hotmail.com
JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS GALA AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
What: Enjoy this 10th anniversary celebration featuring the full JCSO and Christmas Gala Chorus, featured guest jazz trumpeter/big band performer Joe Gransden and his quartet, along with guest soloists. When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth More info: johnscreeksymphony.org
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to promote economic development, bringing new businesses to the county and helping to close the existing tax digest gap. In 2014, Forsyth County’s Tourism Industry supported 1,600 jobs, generated $154.25 million in direct tourism spending, created $6.27 million in state tax revenues and generated $4.45 million in local tax revenues. The Tourism Department generated room night leads to Forsyth County hotels that account for an economic impact of $1.6 million from January to November of 2015. In July 2016, Forsyth County will host the Fishers of Men fishing tournament. The Tourism Department will also help the city welcome back the Georgia Recreation and Parks Swim meet for the third year in a row. For more information on tourism or events in the area, please contact Anna Barlow at 770-887-6461, ext. 21 or via e-mail at abarlow@cummingforsythchamber.org.
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The Chamber’s most recent economic development announcement comes with the addition of Robert Long as the Chamber’s new Vice President of Economic Development.
Prior to joining the Chamber team, Long served as the economic development director for the Gwinnett County Planning and Development Department and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). The CEcD, administered by the International Economic Development Council, is the leading industry designation in the field. The program allows professionals in the economic development arena an opportunity to develop core competencies across the breadth of topics necessary to being a wellrounded and successful leader in the industry.
“The Chamber conducted an extensive search over the past three months to find a seasoned professional who can move our community forward in the areas of job growth and marketing,” said James McCoy, president
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In total, this year the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has participated in eight economic development projects that are forecasted to bring more than 523 new jobs and approximately $28.8 million in new capital investment to the local community.
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Roswell DDA buys Southern Skillet property $5 million loan given by city By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Downtown Development Authority will soon be the new owner of the Roswell Plaza Shopping Center, located at the corner of Norcross Street and Ga. 9. According to Monica Hagewood, chairperson of the DDA, the 4.3-acre property was sold for $4.8 million to the DDA. She expects the property to close by early next year. The site of the former Southern Skillet restaurant, the shopping center has seen a decline in recent years as tenants left. Being a prominent corner in downtown Roswell, redevelopment was only a matter of time. “This is a critical piece of property for the City of Roswell in an area where we need redevelopment,” said Councilmember Rich Dippolito. “This is a parcel we all think about when we talk about redevelopment. It’s been a focus for everybody.” The property abuts the newly opened Roswell City Walk apartment complex, and is close to both City Hall and Canton Street. The sale was made possible by a $5 million loan from the city of Roswell. The money comes from the city’s solid waste fund. Officials said that
The Roswell Plaza Shopping Center, at the corner of Ga. 9 and Norcross Street, was the home of the Southern Skillet restaurant for decades. The property has been bought by the Roswell Downtown Development Authority to be redeveloped. fund was making less than one-half a percent each year on the capital. Under the DDA arrangement, the $5 million will earn considerably more, at 3 percent interest. This is the first time the city has made such a loan, say officials. “This site is potentially catalytic to preserving, enhancing and showcasing Roswell’s charming, historic character, while encouraging local com-
merce,” said Hagewood. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity for a publicprivate partnership with the common goal of preserving and elevating Roswell’s signature ambiance while encouraging sustainable economic growth.” Hagewood said there are no concrete plans for the property. “We would like to see mixed use but it must be financially viable and must serve the needs of the community,” she
said. Ideally, a developer will come in with a new project for that corner and buy the land. As a part of the deal, the DDA could include a public-private aspect, such as a parking deck. “There are no definite plans,” Hagewood said. The primary focus of the DDA is to promote business and employment opportunities in Roswell’s central business
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Planning Commission approves The Collection overlay By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Collection at Forsyth, an outdoor shopping mall, could soon be adding housing to its complex. The Forsyth County Planning Commission voted 3-1, with Greg Dolezal against and Alan Neal recused, to approve the proposed overlay. Next, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then provide the final vote. Ethan Underwood, an attorney with Miles, Hansford and Tallant, gave a presentation on The Collection’s expansion initiative earlier this year to the BOC. “We are asking to help expand The Collection,” Underwood said. “It is the commercial center of south Forsyth County and we want to make sure we’re continuing to attract excellent tenants.” The Collection, 410 Peachtree Parkway, needs to evolve into a true mixeduse development, Underwood said. “When you’re competing with Inter-
net sales, retail is hard,” Underwood said. “You really have to make shopping an experience rather than just going into a store. We want to make The Collection the commercial jewel of Forsyth County and utilize it to its fullest extent.” Part of the initiative would include a town center with a town green where concerts, plays and special events could be held. Underwood said they are looking to create a mixed-use area with a 24-hour customer base for residents living onsite, additional offices, retail area and park space. One thing The Collection has over other similar developments, he said, is the fact retail is already there and residential would come next, which is opposite of most developments. “A lot of mixed-use developments have said they want to build but need a residential first,” Underwood said. “I’m not aware of any folks who go with the commercial component of that. This is a development where we already have commercial on the ground. Now we want to utilize the residential.”
Part of the initiative would include a town center with a town green where concerts, plays and special events could be held. There would be 309 housing units, Underwood said, all one- to two-bedroom apartments. Because of the pressure on schools to avoid overcrowding, Underwood said they are not looking into making three-bedroom units. Ultimately, Underwood said they’re looking to create an atmosphere where workers at The Collection would like to live there, as well. They also want empty nesters
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and young professionals to live there, similar to Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., in Alpharetta. Underwood said many people have noticed Avalon’s success, where the average age of apartment dwellers is 54. Tom Brown, director of Planning and Community Development for the county, said they want to create a signature event with The Collection, and that the health, fitness and green aspects of the development were considerations. Underwood said they wanted to create an overlay district that identifies this as a special area with high standards. “This portion of the project is not in the Peachtree Parkway overlay,” Underwood said. “It can really be developed with anything. By developing an overlay, you’ll be creating cultural standards. An overlay is important so it doesn’t open floodgates. If you create a specific zoning overlay, you don’t have folks two miles down the road saying they want to do the same thing. This will help bring The Collection up to where it’s completing the experience.”
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Renasant, KeyWorth Bank announce merger Merger worth $58.7M By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Renasant Corp., parent company of Renasant Bank, continues to grow its presence in Georgia and north metro Atlanta with the merger of KeyWorth Bank. Under the agreement, KeyWorth will merge with and into Renasant Bank in a transaction valued at approximately $58.7 million. Founded in 2007, KeyWorth operates six offices in the Atlanta metropolitan area and, as of June 30, 2015, had approximately $389 million in total assets, which included approximately $246 million in total loans and approximately $336 million in total deposits. The transaction is expected to enhance Renasant’s existing presence in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, and complements its recently completed acquisition of Heritage Financial Group Inc., which operated 36 branches throughout Georgia, Alabama and Florida. “This is an attractive opportunity for us to acquire a community banking franchise
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which focuses on the greater Atlanta market area. KeyWorth Bank is a high-quality commercial bank, with a strong credit culture and an attractive customer base. We believe this combination will be additive to Renasant’s growing Georgia franchise and will provide us with additional scale and commercial banking expertise in the Atlanta market,” said Renasant Chairman and CEO E. Robinson McGraw. “KeyWorth has a team of quality bankers and we are excited for them to become part of our company.” The merger puts KeyWorth Bank in a stronger position, as well, according to its executives. James F. Pope, CEO of KeyWorth, said, “This is a logical combination with one of the
most attractive banks in the Southeast. Our customers will become part of a multibilliondollar banking franchise with immediate access to an expanded array of products and services.” KeyWorth’s shareholders will exchange their shares for Renasant common stock, which is listed on NASDAQ and which KeyWorth says is well positioned for continued growth. Pope will join Renasant as chairman of Renasant Bank’s Atlanta metro division. In addition, Neil Stevens, KeyWorth president and chief operating officer, will become the Atlanta division metro president for Renasant Bank. Renasant’s Ken Davis will continue in his role as president of Renasant Bank’s North Georgia Division. “It’s a good marriage for us,” said Renasant’s Stevens. “This is a positive thing for both organizations. It rounds out Renasant’s footprint in Atlanta, especially the northern crescent,” which includes Jasper, Big Canoe and parts of Alpharetta. The merger also makes Renasant a much stronger force, he said. “It’s good for Renasant because it gives us a lot more
horsepower. We’ve aligned now with a very successful, wellrun institution that allows us to make larger loans and have a wider array of products and services we can offer customers,” Stevens said. Renasant does not anticipate changes in its front-line office staff, Stevens said. According to the terms of the merger agreement, unanimously agreed upon by the boards of directors of both companies, KeyWorth shareholders will receive 0.4494 shares of Renasant common stock for each share of KeyWorth common stock. Based on Renasant's closing price of $33.38 per share as of Oct. 19, the aggregate deal value is approximately $58.7 million, or $15 per share. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Renasant’s estimated earnings and tangible book value per share and has an interest rate risk which exceeds internal thresholds. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016, subject to KeyWorth shareholder approval. Renasant was advised by the investment banking firm
It’s a good marriage for us. This is a positive thing for both organizations. It rounds out Renasant’s footprint in Atlanta, especially the northern crescent.” NEIL STEVENS Renasant Bank’s Atlanta division metro president
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Birmingham UMC to host tree lighting fest MILTON, Ga. – Birmingham United Methodist Church will host a community party, Dec. 5 for a Christmas Tree lighting. There will also be games, rides and singing. The church hopes this will be the first of an annual tradition. A 14-foot North Carolina tree will be the centerpiece of the event, held on the church’s 63-acres of land at the corner of Birmingham Road and Birmingham Highway. Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood and his wife, Dawn, will light the tree. Along with the tree lighting, the church will host live music from “Unaccompanied Minors,” a Milton High School a cappella group, the BUMC youth band “Living Water,” as well as a children’s choir and carolers. A snow machine will get visitors into the season’s
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From left, Bald Ridge Board of Directors Chair Pam Bowman, Immediate Past South Forsyth Rotary President Penny Penn and Bald Ridge Executive Director, Heidi Snarey.
spirit, along with hayrides, Christmas crafts and a photo booth. The BUMC Christmas Tree Lighting will Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., 15770 Birmingham Highway, Milton. For more information, visit birminghamumc.org. —Jonathan Copsey
South Forsyth Rotary Club presents check to Bald Ridge Lodge FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Nov. 18, South Forsyth Rotary Club presented $7,030 to the Bald Ridge Lodge, Inc. to help light their new outdoor sports area. A project of Leadership Forsyth Class of 2015, the sports area was dedicated to two Bald Ridge Lodge founders and South Forsyth Rotary
founding members, the late H.A. “Buddy” Lang (CEO, Lang Signs, Inc.) and the honorable Charlie Smith (retired judge). Bald Ridge Lodge, Inc., is a non-profit stabilization and assessment center for boys located in Forsyth County which serves boys ages 12-18. The lodge serves those who are in the custody of the De-
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SFHS IB students learn from each other CUMMING, Ga. — Ninety-one South Forsyth High School 11th and 12th grade students and ten teachers traveled to Copperhill, TN, for the 15th annual International Baccalaureate retreat. Each fall, IB students and teachers escape into the Appalachian wilderness to camp overnight and participate in team building activities such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding, a high ropes course and paintball. For many students, the highlight of the retreat is the sense of unity and connection that grows from this rite of passage.
“I really liked getting to know the seniors because they had such great advice to give,” said junior CJ Camonayan. “I found a support system that I know I will cherish forever.” Juniors learn what it means to be an IB student, while seniors celebrate a final ‘hoorah.’ SFHS is one of only 25 schools in the state of Georgia to offer IB, which now includes both diploma and career certificate programs. In addition to academic rigor in six areas, IB is known for its focus on global understanding and inspiring a life-long love of learning. —Isabelle Nguyen
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Annual tree-lighting raises funds, spirits for cancer patients Takes place Dec. 4
diagnosed cancer cases than anyone in Georgia, continuing FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — to be a regional and national Joyous. Festive. Giving. These leader. are just a few words to deGloria Wyatt, a retired scribe Celebration of Lights, an Northside Hospital employee, annual tradition to celebrate has attended each Celebration the victories of cancer surviof Lights event since 1989. But vors, honor caregivers, and in May 2012, the event took remember loved ones who have on a new meaning for her and passed. The event her family, when each year brings she was diagtogether thounosed with stage sands in the comIIIb breast cancer munity and raises and faced a long funds for cancer and often “bumpy patients at Northroad.” side Hospital. “I wish I could Since 1989, put into words the Northside how it feels to Hospital Foundahear the words tion has honored ‘you have cancer,’ those affected by but unless you cancer with the heard them, it’s lighting of three not possible,” said giant Christmas Wyatt, who plans trees atop Northto celebrate her side’s campuses in life. “I have the Atlanta, Alpharetopportunity to ta and Cumming. ride by the tree On Friday, Dec. atop Northside 4, all three trees Hospital-Forsyth will be lit followthroughout the ing a communityseason and when wide celebration I see that beautifrom 6 p.m. to 8 ful tree with all p.m. at Northside of the thousands Hospital-Forsyth of lights, I am rein Cumming. minded of what it LYNN JACKSON “We are so represents to each pleased and proud Administrator at Northside person who has Hospital-Forsyth of all the people been touched by who support Celthis disease.” ebration of Lights During the and our efforts to bring hope finale of Celebration of Lights to those affected by cancer,” at Northside-Forsyth, a Northsaid Freda Hardage, director of side patient fighting cancer, the Northside Hospital Founwill light the 60-foot tall tree, dation. “Our Foundation and adorned with lights stretching our hospital are committed a milelong atop the hospital. to increasing access, expandThe holiday celebration this ing programs and broadening year will include several choral services to our cancer patients groups from local schools, and survivors.” including Forsyth Central High Each of the 48,000 lights School and entertainment by on the three Christmas trees Footprints Dance Alliance, can be purchased and in honor Dance Now, Fusion Dance or memory of loved ones, phyCompany, Sawnee Ballet sicians, caregivers or friends. Theatre and Sawnee School of With the purchase of a light, Ballet. In addition, there will festive cards, designed by a be photos with Santa Claus, local student, are sent to notify refreshments and many other recipients of the donation in activities to entertain children. their honor. Since Celebration For the ninth consecutive year, of Lights started 27 years ago, WSB-TV anchor Fred Blankenthe event has raised nearly ship will serve as the emcee. $550,000 for the Northside All proceeds go to the Hospital Cancer Institute. Northside Hospital FoundaNorthside treats more newly tion’s Cancer Institute Fund
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For more information about Celebration of Lights, to purchase Northside Hospital Christmas tree lights through Dec. 31 or to make a secure tax-deductible donation, visit give.northside.com/lights or call 770-667-4483 to have a donation form sent to you.
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Jade Christman, Samanthat Seely, Christine Yang and Ayonica Bhattacharya.
CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth High School students led the forty-third annual Clemson University Poetry Declamation Contest, a regional competition of over 200 high school world language students, held on Oct. 24. Participants memorized two poems in their chosen language and present them before a panel of Clemson University World Language professors. The best perform-
2 was Conan Lynch. Winning third place in the Spanish 3 was Maria Mathew. First place winners in German were • Ayonica Bhattachanya in German 1 and Jade Christman in German 2. • Christine Yang won third place in German 3. • Samantha Seely won third place for
SFHS students win regional world languages competition ers are awarded medals. South Forsyth students competed in Chinese, Latin, German, French and Spanish led by their coach, Caryn Craft. Winners in the Spanish 4 category were • Sandhya Iyer, first place • Ashlyn Yule, second place • Mary Zhoa, third place Winning third place in the Spanish
DEATH NOTICES Leon Paul Aleksandrowicz, 58, of Gainesville, passed away on November 19, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Virginia Theresa Barnett, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away on November 18, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Rev. Robert “Bob” Fields, 83, of Forsyth County, passed away on November 22, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Imogene Gaines, 81, of Cumming, passed away on November 4, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Vincent Francis Gallo, 79, of Cumming, passed away on November 12, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Joseph Virgil Gibson, 64, of Cumming, passed away on November 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Gloria Gilford, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away on November 13, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Edward Hunter, 77, of Cumming, passed away on November 7, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Nancy Ann Palmer, 90, of Roswell, passed away on November 8, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
William A. Jones, 80, of Cumming, passed away on November 19, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mary Papasidero, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away on November 15, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Christopher Patrick McCormick, 54, of Cumming, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory. Beatrice Mae McCrea, 83, of Johns Creek, passed away on November 2, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Janet McKenzie, 76, of Cumming, passed away on November 19, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marjorie Ethel Moore, 91, of Marietta, passed away on November 9, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Shirley Elaine Petty, 89, of Roswell, passed away on November 16, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Bernard Ruppert, 58, of Blue Ridge, passed away on November 19, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Hilda Clair Valentine, 99, of Maysville, passed away on November 4, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Margaret Helen Zegers, 95, of Marietta, passed away on November 9, 2015. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
German 4. • Sabrina Chua won second place in Chinese 4 • Daisy Little won second place in French 2. For information on the contest, go to clemson.edu/caah/departments/ languages/events/declamation/index. html. —Zenzele Price-Richardson
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The woman later told officers she found her aluminum card carrier in a trash bag in her car and nothing was missing.
Online hookup leads to theft FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man reported a theft Nov. 20 after inviting a woman he met on a dating app to stay with him.
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Libraries host sensitive Santa and other holiday programs FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After you recover from the bustle and rush of Thanksgiving, pull out your calendar and make plans to celebrate the holiday season with the Forsyth County Public Library. Throughout the month of December, all four library branches will host special holiday-themed story times, movies, craft sessions and activities for patrons of all ages.
Sensitive Santa Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year for children with sensory or other special needs, such as autism. In fact, a visit to sit on Santa’s lap can be pretty scary for those children and frustrating for their parents who simply want to give their child a good experience with such a time-honored tradition. This year, all library locations will offer a Sensitive Santa program that offers dim lighting, soft voices and 10 minutes of one-on-one time with Santa. Families may bring their own cameras to capture their child’s experience with Santa. Advance registration is required and Sensitive Santa programs will be offered Satur-
day, December 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cumming Library, Dec. 6 at 2:15 p.m. at the Post Road Library, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hampton Park Library and Dec. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharon Forks Library.
Christmas Characters & Crafts Come meet local author Marie Kirkpatrick as she reads her book “Frankie’s Christmas Surprise” at the Cumming Library on Dec. 2 at 3:15 p.m. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. He’s as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel…. Mr. Grinch! Join us for “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!” events from Dec. 7-20 and we’ll enjoy the beloved 1966 animated movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Grinchthemed treats, crafts and even a visit from the Grinch himself. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch is open to patrons of all ages and advance registration is requested. This program is sponsored by the Forsyth County Public Library Friends & Advocates. Bring your creativity and build your own gingerbread house at the Hampton Park Library on Dec. 8 at 5:00 p.m.
All ages are welcome to attend the Gingerbread House Workshop and no registration is required. Celebrate the approaching holidays with your favorite doll at the American Girl Holiday Tea on Dec. 13 at 2:15 p.m. at the Post Road Library. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to dress up as their favorite American Girl character, enjoy tasty treats and fruity tea, try out the photo booth and make crafts to share with their doll. Children ages 4 to 10 will enjoy decorating ornaments, making air fresheners, cool bookmarks, and cute key chains to give to family and friends at Holiday Gift Crafting for Kids on Dec. 19 at 11:15 a.m. at the Post Road Library. Popular programs like Puppetpalooza: Holiday Edition, Holiday Movie Picnics and Family Movies, ‘Tis the Season for Stories, and Saturday Santa at the Hampton Park and Sharon Forks libraries are planned, as well.
Just for Teens Teens can learn how to make intricate pop-up greeting cards for their friends and family at the Sharon Forks Library on Dec. 2 from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. Holiday Pop-Up Card Making for Teens is open to students in grades 6 and up. Want to make some fun and funky gifts? Register for Washi Tape Wizardry for Teens at the Cumming Library on Dec. 5 at 2:00 p.m. to learn all about washi tape and make your own washi tape creations. Middle and high school students can make hot cocoa Christmas ornaments, peppermint sugar scrub, fabric wreaths, decoupage ornaments and stamped washer necklaces at Holiday Gift Crafting for Teens at the Post Road Library on Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Try your hand at creating puppet characters, scripts and props at the Puppet Show Workshop for Teens at the Sharon Forks Library on Dec. 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Or, wrap up the holiday season with Cocoa and Karaoke on Dec. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Road Library. Teens in grades six through 12 can enjoy a steaming cup of cocoa while singing their favorite songs.
Gift Crafting for Grown-ups Need gift ideas for your
friends, neighbors, or your child’s teacher? Register for the Post Road Library Makerday on Dec. 6 and you can create thoughtful, homemade jar gifts. This program is for adults only and advance registration is required. On the second Friday of each month, Creative Circle meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Cumming Library for creative fun and fellowship. On Dec. 11, the group will be making snow globes. Participation is free and no registration is required. Drop in and discover a new hobby or try a make-and-take craft at the Hobby Share Fair on Dec. 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cumming Library. For more information on these and other December events at the library, visit www.forsythpl.org.
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1040 Grove Park Lane - Cumming
Move-in ready. Everything has been upgraded 2 years ago. Great ĹŻĹ˝Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ͕ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚĹ?Ĺś ĹľĹ?ŜƾƚĞĆ? ƚŽ ' Ď°ĎŹĎŹÍ• Ć?ŚŽƉƉĹ?ĹśĹ?Í• ÄšĹ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ?͘ &Ĺ˝ĆŒĹľÄ‚ĹŻ ÄšĹ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? room seats 12. Granite countertops in kitchen. FMLS #5615552
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690 Cricklewood Drive - Suwanee
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3630 Ridgeway Terrace - Suwanee
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5475 June Ivey Rd - Bethlehem
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510 Bayswater Way - Suwanee
Backyard oasis! Well maintained home in award winning school district. Large landscaped backyard with professionally designed outdoor living area...It will not disappoint! FMLS#5603410
1416 Grandma Branch Rd - Grantville
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5870 Windjammer Pt - Cumming
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1031 Brookview Ct - Athens
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975 Old Lathemtown Road - Canton
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6055 Audobon Trace - Cumming
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000 Auraria Road - Dawsonville
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5040 Elrod Road - Gainesville
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6432 Point Twenty Two - Gainesville
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Harry Norman, REALTORSÂŽ Forsyth/Lake Lanier Office
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