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At one point, the vehicle weaved through traffic and lost control. It hit the center median before careening off the side of the road into a ditch. Three suspects got out and ran into the nearby woods. Police immediately caught one suspect, Sheshonda Cherish Wells, 42, of Atlanta. A police dog tracked down the remaining two suspects, a 17-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman. All three suspects were arrested for felony shoplifting and resisting arrest. Wells was additionally charged with fleeing, reckless driving and driving without a license. The 17-yearold was also charged with giving false information to police.
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.
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Parkcreek Court resident, said someone rang her doorbell several times at 3 a.m. When she did not answer, she said she heard the person enter her back yard and break the glass on her back door. When she turned on house lights, the suspect fled. She described the suspect as a man riding a bike with curved handlebars. Police found Kyle J. Levenhagen, 25, of Royal Creek Drive, Alpharetta, nearby. He was riding a bike with curved handlebars. He said he could not sleep and was out for a ride. A search of him turned up a Stanley axe multitool and a pellet gun. The victim identified Levenhagen as the suspect. He was charged with loitering and criminal trespassing.
CLARIFICATION In the Calabash Cotillion article in the Nov. 25 issue, the caption with Don Rolader was in error. Mr. Rolader was dancing with his legal assistant Debbie Foltz. His wife Susan Rolader sat that one out.
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Restore Your Vision. Refresh Your Appearance. By Kiran Sajja, M.D.
Our eyelids play a vital role in the normal function of our eyes and maintenance of clear vision. First, the eyelids are a physical barrier that shields the eye’s surface from the damaging environment. Second, the motion of the eyelids allow for the even spread of the tear film over the surface of the eye providing a smooth surface necessary for optimal Kiran Sajja, MD. visual clarity. And finally, the Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon eyelids define the overall aesthetic of the face and convey your emotion and mood. Excess skin of the upper eyelids, referred to as dermatochalasis or “baggy eyelids”, can significantly affect an individual’s peripheral and, at times, central vision. Also, the redundant skin may become increasingly irritated associated with redness, swelling, itchiness, and discomfort. The prominence of the excess skin often gives an unintended tired, angry, or aged appearance to the face. Patient Concerns You may often complain of heaviness or puffiness of the eyelids which makes it difficult to see – this is referred to as dermatochalasis or “baggy eyelids”. Patients often remark having to lift their forehead, tilt their chin up, or manually hold the skin in order to see. This is most common when driving or reading with worsening complaints over the course of the day.
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Big jump in grad rates for Fulton, state Rise likely tied to end of GHSGT mandate By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA -- Georgia’s 2015 high school graduation rate rose significantly from 2014 to 2015, thanks largely to the removal of a significant diploma hurdle and a “hold harmless” year for high-stakes testing. While state leaders lauded the fourth straight increase in the graduation rate, the 6 percent hike could be difficult to sustain when testing accountability sets in this school year. Regardless, state leaders say progress is well underway, noting fewer than 68 percent of high school students graduated in four years in 2011, compared to nearly 80 percent this year. “The 2015 graduation rate shows that our schools are working harder and smarter than ever to ensure our students receive their diplomas, something that affords them the opportunity to move on [beyond high school]” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. The state graduation rate for 2015 was 78.8 percent, up more than 6 percent from last year’s rate of 72.5 percent.
During the previous three years, the increase was under 2 percent annually. Students in Fulton County graduated at a higher rate than the state average, with 85.3 percent of students who entered high school four years ago graduating in 2015. The percentage was even higher among North Fulton schools, which posted a 2015 graduation rate of just over 92 percent. “This news is just incredible – it’s more proof of the outstanding work being done by our students and teachers to ensure they graduate on time. We continue to be on target to meet our 2017 graduation rate goal [of 90 percent],” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent for Fulton Schools. State and local leaders point to actions taken to increase the graduation rate, such as more support, rigor and resources, but much of the boost is likely an outcome of the state’s elimination of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests. The class of 2015 was the first class of seniors who were not required to pass all five sections of the GHSGT as a prerequisite to a diploma
Metro Area 2015 Graduation Rates Forsyth 94.0 Cherokee 85.9 Fulton 85.3 Cobb 81.4 Gwinnett 78.1 Atlanta City 71.5 DeKalb 70.9
— even if all other graduation requirements were met. “Yes, while we have made overall improvements, you can certainly attribute some of the jump to the elimination of the graduation test,” noted Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the Georgia Department of Education. The GHSGT mandate has been phasing out since 2012, when students could begin substituting a passing grade on the End of Course tests for a GHSGT subject test. The bar to pass the GHSGT was an unattainable one for thousands of Georgia students each year. In 2011, the last year where all five sections were mandated, only 75 percent of students passed all five sections on the first attempt — leaving 23,000 students at risk
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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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The word of the year isn’t a word As someone who uses words for a living, I was shocked, confused, appalled and other adjectives when the Oxford English Dictionary chose as their word of the year for 2015 an emoji. Not the “word” emoji, but the “symbol” emoji. Specifically “Face with tears of joy.” It is literally the image of a smiley face laughing while crying. That’s it. A picture. As the word of the year. Stick a fork in me, I’m done with all this. The term itself comes from Japanese (as so many tech or culture-related terms do) as a combination of “e” for “picture” and “moji” for “letter, character.” So, really, it’s a picture word. Of course. It’s not a word, so how can that be the word of the year? Oxford University Press picks a word every year they say has risen to a level of usage and “best reflected the ethos, mood and preoccupations” of that particular year. One could argue that an emoji is an effective form of communication – after all, a picture says a thousand words, and there are hundreds – if not thousands – of emojis for every occasion. Just check your smartphone and you will be
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surprised. Go ahead and look. I’ll wait. See? Hundreds of the little things, ranging from similar smiley faces to clothing and furniture. Some I have a hard time imagining are ever actually used. It could be worse, I suppose. The Oxford short list of other contenders for word of the year include “on fleek” (stylish), “ad blocker” (the software), “Brexit” (the UK leaving the EU), “they” (pronoun for a person of unspecified sex) and “lumbersexual” (hipster with beard and check shirt). None of these are particu-
larly impressive yet tell both what 2015 considers important and, really, what isn’t (what is “on fleek” anyway?). On further inspection, is it really that much of a stretch? The word of the year is supposed to reflect the mood of the year. So can we guess this year we were happy but with some sadness thrown in? With a recovering economy but recent acts of terrorism, that makes sense. Or perhaps it’s more of a “schadenfreude,” where we’re crying but laughing nervously during it. Much like my reaction to Tyler Perry movies. I’m looking forward to next year’s word of the year – a yellow and gold/ black and blue dress.
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Fulton Schools launches search for permanent leader Ken Zeff has served as interim superintendent since May By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School Board will be using input from the school communities as it launches a nationwide search for its next permanent superintendent. The board announced last week it was beginning the official search for its next superintendent, and expects to have that person in place by summer of 2016. Interim Superintendent Ken Zeff has led the district for the past six months, following the resignation of Robert Avossa, who left to become superintendent for the Palm Beach County (Florida) School System. Zeff was previously the district’s chief strategy and innovation officer. School Board President Linda McCain noted the sixmonth lapse in starting the search for a permanent leader
was intentional to allow the school year to start without the distraction of looking for a new leader. “It was important to keep our focus on the smooth opening of the school year and the continued progress of our strategic plan,” said McCain. “We’re now at a time when the next step can occur.” She noted the district is moving toward the end of its five-year strategic plan, which has guided all decision making for the district for the past four years. “It is critical that we determine a permanent superintendent so that this individual can be involved in the development of the next plan,” she said. System leaders will also be seeking the renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which has provided millions of dollars to Fulton Schools since 1997 for construction projects and technology improvements. The current E-SPLOST is set to expire in 2017. In a departure from previous superintendent searches, the school board will be looking for input from the community as it develops a leadership profile to help guide the search
process. Under Fulton’s charter system status, all schools have local governance councils comprised of students, staff, parents and community/business leaders. “The councils will be asked to weigh in on what they believe to be the desired attributes of a superintendent,” said Fulton Schools spokesperson Susan Hale. The seven school board members also will be soliciting input through their monthly community meetings, and a survey will be launched on the district’s website to provide an online forum for providing feedback. As with the last superintendent search, the school board will manage the process through its attorney. Using data gathered through the leadership profile, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP will solicit candidates from a number of search firms as well as request applicants through national advertisements and notices to state and national school leadership associations. Hale said the cost of the superintendent search has not yet been determined, or approved, by the school board.
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Mount Pisgah hosted the Georgia Independent School Association annual conference Nov. 2.
Mt. Pisgah hosts GISA conference ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Mount Pisgah hosted the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) annual conference Nov. 2. This year’s conference featured keynote speakers Tony Wagner, an expert in Residence at Harvard University’s Innovation Lab and John Rosemond a syndicated columnist and author and the nation’s leading parenting expert. Mount Pisgah’s Head of School John Marshall is the chairman of the GISA board. Marshall has served on the
GISA board since 2005, as chair since this past July, 2015. He will serve a twoyear term ending June 2017. “We are honored to have hosted the GISA annual conference for two consecutive years,” said Marshall. “GISA is the primary voice of independent education in our state, representing 166 schools and more than 76,000 students. GISA is an advocate for our schools at the state capital and across the Southeast.” —Isabelle Nguyen
River Eves Elementary was rewarded for three years of hard work in October when it became the first school in Fulton County to earn the Georgia Department of Education’s distinguished science, technology, engineering and mathematics certification. River Eves joins only 12 other elementary schools across the state to be awarded this distinction, which recognizes the school’s commitment to the rigorous standards set by the state for STEM education. These include the integration of high-level math and science instruction, regular teacher collaboration in STEM, and documentation of support from community partners. “Our staff, PTA, school foundation and STEM partners had a shared vision to transform the curriculum, add a STEM lab, and incorporate engineering and technology [to develop students’] critical
River Eves Elementary staff involved in the STEM program at the school include, from left, STEM coordinator Ginny Long, Principal Neil Pinnock, Fulton County Schools STEM coordinator Donna Barrett-Williams, STEM lab teacher Ally Baker, and fourth-grade humanities teacher Jenna Michaels. thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills,” said River Eves Principal Neil Pinnock. “We’re equally proud of the students and this honor.” After a year of planning and preparation, the STEM program at River Eves was launched in 2013. Since then, students have used an engineering design model in all subjects and engaged in rigorous classroom and projectbased work, including constructing a replica of a bridge
for nearby Roswell Road and developing ideas for alternative power sources. Pinnock said the decision to pursue a STEM-based curriculum began with staff and a group of parents, and grew to include the entire school community. Today, each part of the students’ day involves some aspect of STEM. “Students and teachers use a six-step engineering design
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Saturday • December 5 • 2015 Alpharetta Christmas Tree Lighting 38th Annual 5pm - Downtown Merriment Alpharetta Rotarians Frank Payne, Mike Lowry and Jamal Palmer were the featured Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career speakers at the second STEM Career Club event Oct. 23.
Alpharetta Rotarians speak at STEM Career Club event ALPHARETTA, Ga. - On Friday, Oct. 23, Alpharetta Rotarians Frank Payne, Mike Lowry and Jamal Palmer were the featured Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career speakers at the second STEM Career Club event. These professionals, in a panel discussion format, answered questions from Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) students - sharing their passions and career journeys. They also stressed the importance of the students finishing their degrees, getting internships, pursuing jobs, and the importance of following their passions. The students were exposed to the variety of education and career experiences as well as the ages and stages in the STEM Careers. Palmer, a recent graduate from GPC and Kennesaw State University, is a new employee at Verint Systems. His story included his college experience as well as being new at a large corporation, which were among his goals. Lowry, a veteran and pioneer in the computer technology field, had been in the field of computers and data at many large companies and start-ups in the past and present including Eastern Airlines, Oracle, and Applied Physics Research as some of his stops. Lowry told the students about how each job experience builds on the next.
Stem: Continued from Page 12 model (ask, imagine, research, plan, create and improve) to promote critical thinking and problem solving in all subjects,” said Pinnock. He noted the cost to “transform” classrooms to support STEM, along with a dedicated STEM teacher, professional development, and instructional resources and equipment for STEM lab and teachers was provided by the school’s foundation, PTA and school budget. The three years spent working toward state certification included “sustained and rigorous work in the area of STEM teaching and learning,” along with a formal application to the state for certification. Last summer, a
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Visits and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus Community Stage with Holiday Performances Downtown Restaurants and Food Trucks Christmas Farmers Market Have fun in the Snow Playground Roast Marshmallows around a Warm Fire Performances by North Point Community Church Twas the Night Before Christmas read along with Mayor Belle Isle and Family
7pm - Lighting of the Tree His advice was to use your education, skills and aptitudes in each and every opportunity to advance your knowledge in your career path. Payne, an engineer, told the students not to settle - reach your goals and then set new ones. He told the students that a mechanical engineering degree was the best, allowing for a lifetime of problem–solving. Both Lowry and Payne told the students to always continue to learn and persevere. —Zenzele Price-Richardson GDOE STEM-certification team paid a visit to River Eves to observe and assess the school’s program against 15-point STEM criteria. The team also conducted numerous teacher, parent and business partner interviews. The benefits to the students are sustainable through their school years and beyond, said Pinnock. “STEM education increases the number of opportunities for our students, improves student creative, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills, and prepares students for high-demand STEM careers,” he said, noting the middle schools the students feed into will continue the emphasis on STEM. State School Superintendent Richard Woods, along with other state and local dignitaries, will visit River Eves in December for a celebration of the school’s achievement.
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The Birmingham United Methodist Church erected what will be a Christmas Tree for their inaugural Tree Lighting Dec. 5.
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 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
Pictured is the upstairs bedroom of Mittie Bulloch featuring a Tussie Mussie tree of the period.
Roswell’s Bulloch Hall celebrates the holidays Dec. 8-17 ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell’s Bulloch Hall is celebrating the holidays with an antebellum theme throughout the mansion and hosting their popular annual High Teas and historical reenactments. Teas will be held in the home on Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 4:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $45 per person, and reservations may be made by calling 770-992-1731, extension 2. Included in this event is a tour through the home and holiday decorations. The historic 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt will be presented by reenactors on Dec. 21 with
performances at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. and 8:30 pm. The cost to attend is $15 for adults and $10 for children. The dramatization takes place in the very rooms of the home occupied by the residents 162 years ago so space for each performance is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 770-992-1731. Self-guided tours of the entire home will be conducted by Bulloch Hall throughout the holiday season Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. -Zenzele Price-Richardson
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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
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. waste fund. Officials said that 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,
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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 Internet 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.” There would be 309 housing units,
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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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Georgia Power opens Cumming office Business name: Georgia Power’s Cumming business office Opened: November 2015 What: The new Georgia Power office will serve thousands of Georgia Power customers in the area and offer a full suite of customer services including account management, bill payment assistance, metering services, energy efficiency advice and more. Georgia Power currently operates more than 130 local business offices in communities across the state as part of its commitment to
providing customer service to 2.4 million customers. Georgia Power’s previous Cumming business office was located on North Main Street in Cumming and operated for 40 years, closing on Oct. 30. Georgia Power relocated the office to its new location to improve convenience and access for local customers. Address: 1648 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Phone: 888-660-5890 Website: www.GeorgiaPower. com
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Lennar Atlanta wins awards, staffer elected to council ROSWELL, Ga. – At its 35th annual awards gala, the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association recognized Lennar Atlanta, a division of Lennar (NYSE:LEN), the secondlargest homebuilder in the country, with three gold and two silver OBIEs. The OBIE Awards are the premier awards in Atlanta’s new home construction industry and HUMPHREY recognize outstanding achievement in new homebuilding, marketing, remodeling and personal achievement categories. Since opening its Georgia headquarters in July 2010, Lennar Atlanta has built more than 1,200 new homes in over 30 communities throughout Georgia, mainly along Atlanta’s northern crescent. Also, the GNHBA’s Sales and Marketing Executive Council has elected Rose Humphrey, marketing manager with Lennar Atlanta, to its executive council. Her three-year term will start in January 2016. During her first year on the council, Humphrey will serve as secretary-treasurer. In 2017, she will be vice chair and then assume the chairperson position in 2018.
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 fran-
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chise which focuses on the greater Atlanta market area. KeyWorth Bank is a highquality 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 multibillion-dollar banking franchise with immediate access to an
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Farrell Joins Wealth and Retirement Partners CUMMING, Ga. – LuAnn Farrell, a registered representative, has joined Wealth and Retirement Partners in Cumming. Farrell will work closely with founder Robin Toms Grier. Farrell has 20-plus years of financial-services industry experience with a background in municipal bonds and compliance. She is also a co-founder and board memFARRELL ber of Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, a registered, nonprofit, largely volunteer-run charity organization dedicated to helping animals in need of homes. Farrell and her husband, Ray, live in Cumming. “We are pleased to have LuAnn join our team,” said Grier. “A great individual, LuAnn will bring a level of professionalism and dedication I’m sure our clients will appreciate.” The Wealth and Retirement Partners office helps individuals and their families with 401(k) rollovers,
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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.
resources When: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Dave & Buster’s, 4000 Venture Drive, #15, Duluth More info: employmentseeker. net
MISSION MIXER
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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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.
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: 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
LIBRARY EVENTS: For a complete list of events, go to afpls.org/ events
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
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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
Revue & Herald News | |December Forsyth December3,2,2015 2015| | 21 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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Real Important Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent By Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors and notes from Realtor.org How long have you been selling residential real estate? Is it your full-time job? There are plenty of people out there who hold real estate licenses, but not all of them work at their profession fulltime. A full-time agent is more able to give you full-time attention. How many real estate transactions did you close in the last year? This will give you a better sense of their actual sales experience and knowledge of the current market. You do want an agent who has completed a good number of transactions in the last year, so they are wellpracticed with the contracts, market evaluations, inspection resolutions and closing deals. What designations or certi-
fications do you hold? Are you a Realtor®? Real estate professionals have to take additional specialized training in order to obtain these designations and help define their skill level. One designation sellers might look for is Certified Relocation Specialist. Are they a Realtor® which is a member of the National Association of Realtors? How many days does it take you to sell a home? How does that compare to others? The agent you interview should present information regarding their effectiveness and be able to present market statistics from the MLS. Depending on the price range, if your agent is averaging 90+ days that may present a red flag. What’s the average variation between your initial listing and final sales price? This is called sales price to
Make any room a guest room for the Holidays By BILL RAWLINGS Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Just how many people are you expecting to stay at your house this holiday season? Hosting guests can be one of the highlights of the season, however it can also be a big hassle if you don’t know where to put them all. A dedicated guest room is a luxury that not everyone can afford, but don’t let the lack of an official guest room turn you into a Scrooge for the holiday’s! Think strategically – you wouldn’t want your guest’s to sleep in the kitchen, but an office or dining room could make a good temporary guest room. Use a folding screen, drapery or curtains to separate the space and create some privacy. If you are planning on holiday
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list price ratio (SP/LP ratio). This will give you an idea of how adept an agent is at both pricing and negotiating. Any average ratio above 95% is positive. What specific marketing strategies will you use to sell my home? The agent should provide you a step-by-step plan for how they will market your home. The first three weeks on the market are critical, so find out what’s the plan for that period and going forward. Will you represent me exclusively, or might you also choose to represent the buyer?
Yes, it is legal for one agent to represent both parties in a transaction, but is that what you want? Will that kind of business relationship provide you with representation that puts your best interests first? Probably not. This is a critical question to ask of your agent. Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and so on? Your agent should have many contacts to provide to you including; inspectors, contractors, cleaners, and mortgage contacts, etc. It would be best to also ask what their re-
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Should You Keep Your House on the Market During the Holidays? Last year two of my clients asked if they should keep their houses on the market during the holidays. I said, “sure … why not?” Each said, “well, no one is going to buy a house during the holidays.” Well here is some information that may change your mind. Did you know that there are fewer homes on the market during the holidays? It’s true. You have an even better chance of getting your home sold during the holidays since there is less inventory. A buyer looking at home may be getting transferred to the area and has limited time to find a place to live. Another interesting sta-
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tistic is that internet searches for a home spike during this time. (Be sure that the photos of your property are fabulous so that they attract the attention of buyers.) A concern for sellers is whether or not to decorate their house during the holidays. Of course you should! Long story short – keep you home on the market during holidays, it is a great time of year to sell! Your REALTOR® will be glad to work with you on appointment times for showing. Oh and by the way, the 2 clients that I mentioned did get offers on their homes during Thanksgiving week and closed the following month.
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Northside Hospital Auxiliary honors volunteers ATLANTA -- Even before Northside Hospital opened its doors in Atlanta on July 6, 1970, there was an organization diligently engaged in its creation. That’s the Northside Hospital Auxiliary, which a year earlier helped raise funds for the hospital. This year, as Northside Hospital celebrated its 45th anniversary, the Auxiliary is a year ahead with 46 years of commitment to the hospital. On Oct. 8, Atlanta Auxiliary volunteers were honored for their service hours during a luncheon held at Villa Christina. Two of the original members, Jean Durden, of Marietta and Rosemary Fox, of Roswell were instrumental in bringing Northside Hospital to the community and were among the volunteers honored at the luncheon. “I remember being so happy to have a hospital come to our community,” Fox said. “It was originally five or six of us who met in a little house.” But the Atlanta Auxiliary has grown along with the hospital. This past year alone, Northside Atlanta Auxiliary’s
active core of volunteers more than 300 auxiliary members and 106 volunteers gave their time and talents daily, for a total of 46,475 hours of service to patients, their families and hospital staff. Michaelle Arkin, president of the Northside HospitalAtlanta Auxiliary said over the years the group’s calling has remained the same. “We strive to make Northside a better place for patients, visitors and staff,” she said. At the event, the Atlanta Auxiliary also presented Northside Hospital with a check in the amount of $459,469. “Every year we provide the hospital departments with items they request and we support the foundation with their fundraisers and events,” Arkin said. In addition, the auxiliary provides a scholarship program that awards employees and their dependents financial assistance to further their education. Also, each spring the auxiliary funds Camp Hope, a three-day retreat for Northside’s cancer patients. “Not only are we providing a service, we are providing a
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From left: Longtime Northside Hospital Auxilians Jean Durden, Rosemary Fox of Roswell, and Michaelle Arkin, president of the Northside Hospital-Atlanta Auxiliary at a recent luncheon recognizing hospital volunteers. valuable resource for the hospital,” said Carol Kratochvil,
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Johns Creek Founders Parade set for Dec. 5 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Final preparations are set for the 2015 Johns Creek Founders Day Parade that kicks off Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. It will feature more than 80 units, thousands of participants and Emmy award-winning CBS Channel 46 anchor/ reporter Karyn Greer as emcee. The parade, which cel-
ebrates the founding of the City of Johns Creek in 2006, typically draws about 10,000 spectators lining the parade route on State Bridge Road. The 2015 Parade welcomes some perennial favorites, including the ever-popular Ocar Meyer Wienermobile, the “Seed and Feed Marching Abominables” - a street-theater march-
ing band – the Shriners’ minicars, and the Atlanta Braves’ mascot Homer the Brave. In preparation for the big event, bands, vehicles and floats are being assigned slots, volunteers organized, and a traffic plan implemented. A 1.4-mile section of State Bridge Road between Morton and Kimball Bridge roads will
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RUMC presents ‘Evening in Bethlehem’ ROSWELL, Ga. – Experience a Christmas like no other with “An Evening in Bethlehem,” a free, indoor, communitywide Christmas event for all ages. The event is Saturday, Dec. 5, at Roswell United Methodist Church. Roam through the authentic 1st Century marketplace, brought to life by costumed characters and real animals. Share the excitement of shepherds, Roman soldiers, shopkeepers and artisans, and witness the live production that tells the story of the very first Christmas. To reserve a time (5, 6, or 7 p.m.) log on at www.rumc.com/ bethlehem for this live nativity event. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of these productions.
Roswell United Methodist Church’s ‘Evening in Bethlehem’ returns recreating a live nativity set in first century Palestine.
be allowed to enter and exit State Bridge Road in the direction of Medlock Bridge Road.
Roswell Habitat ReStore open house ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Habitat for Humanity ReStore invites the public to a Volunteer Information Session/Open House at the ReStore in Roswell on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. This is an informative presentation about volunteering at the Habitat ReStore at 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell 30076. Volunteers typically serve one 4-hour shift a week, but even just one or two shifts a month would be appreciated.
The ReStore sells donated new and gently used furniture, household décor, appliances, and building supplies to the general public at prices greatly reduced from retail. Profits go to support Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia as they provide affordable housing for families in the community who need it. For information, or to register, contact Assistant Store Manager Vernita Gibson, at vgibson@habitat.org or 770-415-1633.
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ACT1 Theater Presents Robert Fulghum’s
UH-OH Here Comes Christmas Conceived and adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell, with Music and Lyrics by David Caldwell. A witty, yet heartwarming look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the chaos that crashes down every December. Tickets and information: www.act1theater.com or 770 -663-8989 Twelve performances Dec. 4 thru Dec.20 Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays • 2:00 PM Matinees Saturdays and Sundays $20 – Adults • $17 – Seniors age 60 and over / Children age 12 and under ACT1 Theater is located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA. 30009 • www.alpharettapres.com
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Art Center West invites residents to Annual Clay Show ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s Art Center West studio artists invite the public to their annual holiday Works in Clay Show and Sale the first weekend in December. This holiday event offers hand-made ceramic artworks for sale created by more than 40 members of Roswell’s Clay Collective. Ceramic works in functional, sculptural and whimsical forms offer light fare, smart gift ideas and serious collectibles. Art Center West is situated in a large, converted house adjacent to Leita Thompson Memorial Park. Ample parking is available on the premises. The show is held throughout the building, which the artists decorate for the season. Greeters are available each day to answer questions, offer complimentary refreshments,
and to give tours to anyone interested in joining the studio for classes in the future. Special features include meeting the local artists and a juried exhibition with awards presented at the opening reception on Thursday, Dec.3, from 7 to 9 p.m. A variety of homemade refreshments will be served. The show will continue through: Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the final date to attend is Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Center West studio is located at on 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Ga 30075. —Isabelle Nguyen
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Constructions out of cans feed needy N.F. high schools use canned food in charity competition By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Students from all over North Fulton participated Nov. 7 at North Point Mall in a competition to build the most creative and unique structures. The kicker was their building materials were cans of food the students collected to help fill the North Fulton Community Charities food pantry after the competition. Cambridge High School took first place. It was the third year of a project begun by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and featured teams from Cambridge, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Independence and Johns Creek high schools as well as King’s Ridge Christian School and The Cottage School. The architectural/engineering firm of Goodwyn Mills and Cawood Inc. sponsored the
competition with cash prizes. Using cans from food drives, the teams designed and built structures that in some way represented their school or what their school stands for. Chamber Education Committee Chairwoman Allie Neal said this was most school participation they had ever had and that the judging would be tough. It took a week of planning to collect the cans and design projects. Students then had just two-and-a-half hours to assemble their structures – some with moving parts – in the atrium at North Point Mall. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to build something and show their engineering skills and at the same time help fill North Fulton Charities food bank,” said Neal. As Neal predicted, the top three finishers were separated by only four points. The winners were: First Place: Cambridge High School – 74 points Second Place: Independence High School – 73 points Third Place: King’s Ridge Christian School – 70 points. The Cottage School won the People’s Choice Award for raising the most money for NFCC: $333.70.
Cambridge High School takes top honors in the cans competition.
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The Cottage School displays an elegant entry. It also collected the most money.
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From left are Janay Melvin, Kiara Wade, Sagine Pitters, Kyrah Juhan and Sienna Galbreath (front). They designed a game called “Pop Toss” where students try to win prizes for throwing rings on lollipops.
Alpharetta students create math game ALPHARETTA, Ga. - As a summative assessment on their probability unit, Alpharetta High School students in Advanced Mathematical Decision Making created games of chance that would be appropriate for a carnival or amusement park. The students had to build a working model, collect data on several plays of their games,
calculate the theoretical and experimental probability of winning, and the expected and actual profit. Janay Melvin, Kiara Wade, Sagine Pitters, Kyrah Juhan and Sienna Galbreath designed a game called “Pop Toss” where students tried to win prizes for throwing rings on lollipops. —Zenzele Price-Richardson
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Alpharetta High places third in Model UN conference ALPHARETTA, Ga.- With over 660 delegates participating and representing over 195 countries in the Georgia State Model United Nations conference, Alpharetta High School won third place and received the Honorable Mention title for representing the Islamic Republic of Iran throughout the UN.Iran was represented by Rahul Ramesh, Achintya Arora, Nikhil Havanur, Krishna Pari, Sawsan Selim and Eisha Baig. In addition, two of the delegates received the title of
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'Cats' pounces onto playhouse stage Alpharetta performing arts school presents renowned musical CUMMING, Ga. — This holiday season, a beloved Broadway musical has hit the local stage. “Cats,� the third longest-running show in Broadway history, pounced into the Cumming Playhouse Nov. 19 and will end its run on Dec. 13. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m., while Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. RISPA, an award-winning performing arts schools in Alpharetta, is presenting the production, which is based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.� The musical tells the tale of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles as they decide which feline will ascend to the “Heaviside Layer� and come back to a new life. According to its website, RISPA is a “cultural performing arts school committed to making performing arts a meaningful experience for all individuals.� RISPA seeks to prepare young performers for a serious career in dance, musical theatre, acting and singing,
while also building skills such as discipline, self-confidence and creativity. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with RISPA on this production,� said Linda Heard, executive director of the Cumming Playhouse. “RISPA has an amazing reputation in Atlanta for producing top-notch shows because of its focus on training the very best young talent. We’re happy to share their high level of professionalism with our Cumming audiences.� Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Cats� introduced the song “Memory,� which has become a Broadway standard. The show first opened in London’s West End in 1981 and then on Broadway in 1982. It has won numerous awards and was the No. 1 longest-running Broadway show in history from 1987 to 2006, when it was surpassed by “The Phantom of the Opera.� “Cats� is the fourth longest-running West End musical, and has been performed around the world after being translated into more than 20 different languages. Tickets to “Cats� are $27.50 for adults, $25 for seniors 60 and older, veterans, students age 18 and under, and groups of 25 or more. Patrons also
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Retired admiral tells vets of threats posed by North Korea, China FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Recently retired from a 33-year naval career, Rear Admiral Tilghman Payne told Cumming Vietnam Veterans that in a world focused on trouble spots in the Mideast and mischief by the Russians, we need to keep an eye on Asia. Payne, now an Alpharetta resident, said Nov. 2 the instability and unpredictability of the regime in North Korea is a concern to the Department of Defense Leadership. With three tours of duty in the Pentagon, Payne told the veterans North Korean leader Kim Jung Un’s threats of aggression alarms the entire region. Moving on to China, the retired admiral said China’s build-up of its Navy is less of a concern than the territorial claims it is making on manmade islands it is constructing in the South China Sea. The Chinese are claiming the waters surrounding these islands are now territorial waters of China overlapping terri-
tories claimed by other nations such as Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. In doing so, China attempts to lay claim to the vast mineral wealth and fishing stocks, setting up potential international conflicts. The U.S. Navy has been testing the Chinese claim by sailing near these contested islands and telling them “the U.S. is going to sail in international waters whenever and wherever we want.” On the subject of the quality of today’s military personnel, Payne did not equivocate. “I can tell you to a person, every one of them is as dedicated and altruistic as any generation who ever joined our armed forces,” he said. According to Payne, today’s military members want to make a difference and want to be part of something that is larger than themselves. Payne is a 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. —Isabelle Nguyen
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PNC Bank sponsors art exhibition by local artist ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Gaby Friedman comes from a long line of widely known and recognized artists in her family. She grew up in Quito, Ecuador, speaking Spanish and her personal motto is that “each of us can make our world happier.” Her work was on display Oct. 29 – Nov. 6 at the PNC Bank, Alpharetta Avalon Branch in an exhibit titled “Stop and Smell the Roses.” Her colorful and vivid work radiates energy. In line with the Latin tradition, there was always a bouquet of fresh flowers on the entryway table of her parent’s home resulting in a lasting impression on her mind. Thus, floral motifs have become the central focus of her work.
“Stop and Smell the Roses” represented four of the series she has been working on over the past two years. As Friedman draws much of her artistic inspiration from nature, three of the four series featured, in this show, represented floral arrangements and the fourth series was a set of abstract geometric paintings. Her illustrations and Ooh La La Stationary were also showcased at the event highlighted by her wedding collection. “Gaby has a unique and fresh way of looking at the world and translating her revelation onto canvas. Her work is beautiful, bold, bright and colorful. We were excited to have her work on display at our bank,” said PNC’s branch
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Gaby Friedman stands in front of “Stop and Smell the Roses,” a series of paintings she has been working on over the past two years. manager, Nakima Boleware. With the opening of the exhibit, the bank features the music of harpist Julie Albertson. Exhibiting Friedman’s art provided a space and time frame for people to appreciate the true colors, textures, shapes, patterns and scale.
Her art took on richness in this environment. People walked away excited, inspired and irradiated by her work. Friedman’s work has been featured in coffee shops, various social media outlets including fellow artist blogs and is also on display in office
buildings as well as a part of people’s personal art collections. To learn more about her original artwork, illustrations, wedding collection or to keep updated on her current projects please visit her website www.gabyfriedman.com. -Zenzele Price-Richardson
Christmas Tree Santas make spirits bright at CDA ROSWELL, Ga. – For the fifth straight year, Christmas Santas will deliver 100 Christmas trees to be distributed to families of the Child Development Association. Christmas Tree Santas Inc. is a volunteer-run, non-profit with a simple mission: spread-
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Roswell and BT play in state semifinals this Friday Both teams enter games without a loss this season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — With wins last Friday, Roswell and Blessed Trinity advanced to the state football semifinals this week, where each team will have a chance to play for a state championship with a win. Roswell (13-0) had their closest margin of victory all season last week when they hosted Collins Hill, beating the Eagles 17-10. In their 65 years of football, Roswell is 13-0 for just the second time. The last time Roswell went 13-0 was in 1968, when they won the state championship under Head Coach Charlie Horne. After opening the playoffs with three home games, Roswell will travel to Loganville to take on the 13-0 Grayson Rams, winners of the 5A state championship in 2011. With their 35-7 win over Dawson County last week, Blessed Trinity advanced to the semifinals for the second consecutive season. The Titans, who have made
the playoffs the past five seasons, will be playing for a spot in their first-ever football state championship appearance. Roswell (13-0) vs. Grayson (13-0) For the Hornets and Rams, an undefeated season stands to have a bitter end this Friday. Both Roswell and Grayson enter their matchup undefeated on the season with hopes of returning to the state championship game. Both teams won the state championship in their last appearance: Roswell in 2006 and Grayson in 2011. Both teams are ranked in the top 20 in the country, according to MaxPreps. Last week, Roswell was able to get a late interception from senior safety Marcelino Ball and run out the clock to secure their 17-10 victory against Collins Hill. Though Roswell dominated the game statistically, missed opportunities kept the game close. Quarterback Quintarius Neely threw an interception in the end zone and Turner Barckhoff missed two field goals. However, Roswell’s defense was able to limit the production of the Eagles’ spread offense, holding them to just 27 yards rushing and 192 yards of total offense with 10 tackles-
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for-loss. The Hornets’ defense will need another big game against the rush as they face a formidable Grayson rushing attack which works mainly out of the shotgun. Grayson’s Cameryn Brent is coming off a Grayson schoolrecord 269 rushing yards in the Rams’ 35-28 win over Westlake last Friday. Brent has 1,205 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Brent has lots of speed and hits holes hard, though he also has the ability to break out plays to the outside to find running room. In the Rams’ secondround game against Valdosta, Grayson compiled 345 yards rushing and added 177 yards passing from QB Chase Brice. Though there were missed opportunities for Roswell’s offense, they still compiled 314 total yards, 127 yards passing and 187 yards rushing. Running back Sheldon Evans accounted for 159 yards rushing and averaged 4.7 yards per carry. In what was perhaps their toughest test of the season, Roswell’s offensive line continued to control the line of scrimmage against Collins Hill. Grayson’s defense, which is
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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. “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.
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The family hosts a hello/goodbye party for their au pairs, Ja-Or and Mai. “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 teaching 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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Hornets stay alive with close win over Collins Hill 17-10 victory Roswell’s closest margin of victory this season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Collins Hill was able to do what only one other team had done against Roswell this season: lead the game. However, like the other 12 teams Roswell played previously, they were unable to get the win. Roswell improved to 13-0 on the season with a 1710 victory over the Eagles on Nov. 27 at Ray Manus Stadium. Though Roswell led in almost every statistical category, miscues such as a Quintarius Neely interception in the end zone and multiple dropped passes kept the game close. The game was Roswell’s closest margin of victory the entire season, and it came down to the wire. For the first time this season, Roswell scored less than 20 points. For only the second time this season against the talented Eagles, Roswell was scored on first. After receiving the opening kickoff, Roswell’s first offensive play resulted in a Neely interception of a pass that was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Collins Hill was unable to take advantage, and on their ensuing offensive drive, they threw an interception of their own, hauled in by Roswell’s Sam Diroberto. After trading drives, Collins Hill drove to Roswell’s 3-yard line before Tre’ Lamar tackled Eagle’s running back Jonathan Postell for a 5-yard loss, forcing a field goal attempt. Collins Hill made the field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Roswell responded by putting together an eightplay, 60-yard drive culminating in a 13-yard pass from Neely to Kendrick Jackson. The pass was tipped at the goal line and Jackson made an acrobatic, diving catch to bring in the touchdown. After a scoreless second quarter, Roswell’s Turner Barckhoff made a 34-yard field goal to extend the Hornets’ lead to 10-7 early in the third quarter. With 4:30 remaining in the third, Collins Hill QB Marty Horn found Justin Macauly open in the end
Football: Continued from Page 37 sizeable and works out of the 3-4, is giving up just 10 points per game. This will be the secondever meeting between the two teams. In 2009, Grayson beat the Hornets 24-14 in the sec-
zone from 19 yards out to tie the game. Three minutes later, Roswell had the opportunity to regain the lead, but Barckhoff’s 17-yard field goal attempt flew wide right. However, the Hornets would take the lead on a Neely scramble from 17 yards out on their ensuing drive to give the Hornets a 17-10 lead with 7:15 remaining in the fourth quarter. After both teams exchanged short drives, a Jack Piggott punt pinned the Eagles on their own 10-yard line with just over three minutes remaining. With their spread offense, Collins Hill moved the ball effectively on short passes on what was a potential game-tying drive, with Eagles’ QB Horn throwing 5-5 for 38 yards on short and effective passing plays. However, when Horn threw deep with the Eagles at midfield, JOE PARKER/STAFF Roswell’s Marcelino Ball interRoswell’s defense held Collins Hill to under 200 yards of total offense. cepted the pass at the Hornet’s 24-yard line and Roswell was able to run out the clock, securthey had to get the ball back. That’s exactly what ing their spot in the state championship semifinals. they did when Ball intercepted Horn to give Roswell Neely would finish the game 16-30 for 127 yards the ball with a 17-10 lead and under four minutes with two total touchdowns and two interceptions. remaining. Sheldon Evans secured the win with a 35Ball finished the game with 8.5 tackles, leading yard rush after Collins Hill exhausted their timeouts. Roswell’s defense which held Collins Hill to less than Evans finished the game with 159 yards on 34 200 total yards and a measly 27 yards rushing. rushes. After the game, Ball said of the Hornets’ defense, Roswell’s defense held Collins Hill to 187 yards of “We got off to a slow start but we played strong for a total offense and held Horn to throw just 15-19 for while and forced a lot of three-and-outs and held our 118 yards with three interceptions. ground.” Meanwhile, Roswell compiled 314 yards on of“In the second half we knew what we had to do,” fense, 127 yards passing and 187 yards rushing. he said. Roswell has now reached the state semifinal game On the final drive, Ball said that Collins Hill was for the first time since 2006. The Hornets will travel to able to move the ball effectively on their short passing Loganville to take on Grayson this Friday. game, but Ball said the entire Hornets’ defense knew
ond round of the playoffs. The winner will take on the winner of the Colquitt County/ Mill Creek game on Dec. 12 in the 6A state championship game. Calhoun (13-0) vs. Blessed Trinity (12-0-1) Blessed Trinity dominated Dawson County 35-7 last Friday to advance to the state semifinals for the second
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Calhoun defense that is giving up just 11 points per game. The Titans’ defense gave up just 202 yards, 88 passing and 114 rushing, against Dawson County while forcing three interceptions. Calhoun’s offense is averaging 234 yards rushing per game in the playoffs. Yellow Jackets’ junior Olico Dennis had 1,153 yards through 12 games and QB Kaelan Riley is coming off a four-touchdown performance, all rushing, last week. This Friday’s game will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The winner will take on the winner of the Westminster/Cedar Grove game in the state championship on Dec. 11.
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Roswell seniors shave heads for Pennies for Patients Funds raised benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ROSWELL, Ga. – Three seniors at Roswell High School – Allie Smith, Jacob Sutton and Shahamat Uddin – shaved their heads to celebrate having raised $15,000 to fund cancer research. The three National Honor Society officers agreed to shave their heads when the school reached $15,000 raised out of their overall $25,000 goal. The donations collected by Roswell High School will fund blood cancer research and provide help and hope to thousands of patients and their families, through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Pennies for Patients campaign. This is the eighth year that Roswell High School has participated in Pennies for Patients and during that time they have raised $102,000 for LLS in support of cancer research and cures. Roswell High
School participates in memory of Merrill King – a former Roswell High School student who passed away from leukemia in 2010 and Jannon Barker – a former Roswell area teacher who passed away from leukemia in 2007; and in honor of Rachel Buckner, a sixth grade student at Crabapple Middle School who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2013 and is currently in remission. Merrill, Jannon and Rachel provide great inspiration to the students, teachers, faculty and staff of Roswell High School; in turn helping Roswell High School become a top fundraising school for the campaign - last year they ranked first out of 600 participating schools statewide. Pennies for Patients is the flagship program of LLS’s Student Series; a service learning, character education and
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Car seat safety check Dec. 10 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Did you know that 90 percent of child car seats are installed incorrectly? Having a properlyinstalled child seat can save a child’s life. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety will host a car seat safety check Dec. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Alpharetta Fire Station No. 1, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 to check all installed seats. This event is free and open to the public. For information, call 678297-6276. —Jonathan Copsey
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Boys basketball tips off Many teams have new looks from last season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com
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Milton defeated Cambridge 45-41 in the Lady Bears Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 24.
Milton and Cambridge meet in finale of tipoff tournament Eagles outlast Bears 45-41 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga.- Milton and Cambridge girls basketball teams matched up in the finale of the Lady Bears TipOff Classic on Nov. 24, with Milton taking the win 45-41. Cambridge began the tournament with a 46-25 win over Walton, but then fell to MLK and Milton by 4 points in both games. Milton opened the tournament Nov. 21 with a loss to Brookwood before beating Walton 48-35 to finish 2-1 in the tournament. Cambridge moved the ball effectively around the perimeter in the first quarter while Milton struggled to find their offensive rhythm. Cambridge freshman Audrey Smith was instrumental in the Bears’ 15-5 lead after the first quarter with her multiple rebounds and points. Smith finished the game with 11 rebounds, 12 points, a steal and a block. Beginning in the second quarter, Milton’s defense began limiting the Bears’ passing game, forcing Cambridge to take outside shots. Milton did not allow the Bears to move the ball as effectively as they had in the first quar-
ter for the remainder of the game. In addition to their defense limiting the Bears’ ball movement, Milton’s offense found their rhythm in the second quarter and would go on to take a 21-19 lead into halftime. Both teams struggled with offensive mistakes in the third quarter. Both the Eagles and the Bears were called for multiple travels and had errant passes and missed layups. Milton’s Jaida Oladeji would also be called for her fourth personal foul, sending her to the bench. However, Milton was able to extend their lead to 31-24 at the end of the third period. With five minutes remaining in the game, Oladeji returned and made her presence felt, scoring 6 points and gathering two rebounds in the final minutes. With 3:50 remaining, Cambridge’s Anna Lundstrom scored a layup to cut the Milton lead to 36-30. Even with 3-pointers from the Bears’ Sara Beth Hansard and Sabrina Powell, Milton was able to keep their lead with 1:22 remaining. A Smith field goal would cut the lead to 4 with 20 seconds remaining as Cambridge began to foul. Milton’s Grace Armfield hit both free throws, making
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The boys 2015-16 basketball season is now underway as many teams have played their debut games of the season. And many of those teams come into the season restructured after starters and top performers graduated in 2015. One of those teams is St. Francis. St. Francis (29-3) did not lose to a single team from Georgia last season on their way to their second consecutive Class A state championship. However, they have had to restructure after graduating four of last season’s starters. Malike Beasley, the Knights’ top scorer last season, graduated, as did center Josh Coleman, guard Chris Steele and Kaiser Gates. Returning players include 6-foot-6 junior guard KobiJordan Simmons, who averaged 21.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals a game. Simmons led the team in assists last year with 134 and was the team’s top 3-point scorer, compiling 67 3-pointers while shooting 40 percent from outside the arc. Chace Anderson, the Knights’ 6-foot-6 forward, also returns for his senior season. Anderson led the team in blocks with 25 and was third on the team in rebounds last season, averaging 5.8 per game. Guards Wallace Tucker and Will Richter return for the Knights along with guards Graham Owenby and Carson and Chandler White. Alpharetta, winner of the regular-season Region 6-AAAAAA title last season, also lost a few top performers to graduation.
Devontae Cacock and Jaylon Gamble, the Raiders’ two top scorers from last season, along with Mark Eze, Afam Maduka and Roy Winston all graduated last season. The Raiders return guards Greg James and Alex Jones along with 6-foot-6 junior Carlos Carriere. Alpharetta finished the season 25-6 overall and had a perfect 18-0 in region play before losing to Lambert in the finals of the region tournament. They were knocked out of the state playoffs in the Elite 8 with a 57-39 loss to Shiloh. Lambert is coming off a banner year last season in which they set a team record for wins in a season at 24 and won their first region title. Lambert standout Tanner Hall returns for his final season. Last year, Hall led the Longhorns to the second round of the state playoffs, averaging 14.3 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. Lambert averaged 68 points per game on offense last season while their defense allowed 55. Milton will face a tough
challenge when they attempt to secure their first region title since joining Region 5-AAAAAA, where they will have to outduel Wheeler, the defending region and state 6A champions. The Eagles return their top scorer, 6-foot-8 guard Chris Lewis. Lewis scored 452 points last season and shot 67 percent on free throws. Alex O’Connell, the Eagles’ top 3-point shooter last season, also returns. Milton won the Class 5A state championship in 2010 and 2012. The Titans of Blessed Trinity will look to shake their Sweet 16 woes this season. In the last two seasons, BT has compiled a 47-14 record but were knocked out in the Sweet 16 both years. Last season, BT trailed Callaway by 2 points when their lastsecond 3-pointer was missed, ending their season. The Titans will be without starters Cody Pelitera, Cameron Johnson and Kieshawn Binion, who graduated. However, they will return one of their top scorers in Jackson Svete.
ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6067 or bburdette@alpharetta.ga.us.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Along with previously advertised items, the following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 14, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V--15-29 Branch and Barrel Restaurant/Avalon Consideration of a variance to allow a pole sign. The property is located at 1400 Avalon Blvd. within Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
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eighth annual Christmas in Crabapple from 2 to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple at the Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road. This quaint holiday tradition has become a Milton staple and includes Santa photos from Blencoe and Co. Photographic Arts, caroling, s’mores, hot cocoa and fun. Then, on Dec. 12, a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus will be hosted by the Milton Fire Department from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fire Station 43, located at 750 Hickory Flat Road. This free event will feature Santa, fire station tours and pancakes cooked and served by city of Milton firefightJONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF ers. Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Four-year-old Gianna Polen happily receives a candy Charities’ Santa Shop Toy cane from Santa during the Milton tree lighting Nov. 28. Drive will be accepted.
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Continued from Page 43 Mumbi Thumbi’s 3-pointer too little, too late for the Bears. Milton’s Oladeji finished the game with 8 points, three blocks and three rebounds. Jewel Smalls led the Eagles in scoring with 13 points, and Abby Hutchinson scored 8 points and had three rebounds. The Bears’ Sierra Sieracki finished the game with 12 points, a block and three rebounds. Sieracki was 2-3 on free throws. With the win, Milton improved to 3-1. The Eagles played Campbell on Nov. 28 and will face Pope Dec. 1. Cambridge, now 2-4 on the season, will travel for their next game when they face Lassiter Dec. 1.
Cambridge High School senior, Jameson Wilkins signs to the University of Tampa.
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MILTON, Ga. - Senior Jameson Wilkins signed at Cambridge High School on Nov 11. Wilkins has been recruited to play lacrosse for the University of Tampa, and received athletic and academic scholarships. He will enter the Honors Program at Tampa, and has already earned several AP college credits.
Wilkins earned the 2013 Coach's Award, 2014 Most Valuable Midfielder Award and 2015 Most Valuable Offensive Player Award. He played for the elite team LB3, was a 2014 Brine All American and a 2015 Third Team All State. Starting on Varsity since the 9th grade, Wilkins scored the team's first goal in
Cambridge's first varsity lacrosse game held in 2013. Wilkins is an honor roll student, Cambridge Scholar Athlete and member of the National Society of High School Scholars. He is Cambridge's first lacrosse player to be recruited to play at the collegiate level. —Zenzele Price-Richardson
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