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ROSWELL, Ga. — After Massage Envy made national news for sexual misconduct allegations by its staff, the company has released a statement about the incidents. This comes a month after a massage therapist at the Massage Envy on Holcomb Bridge Road was arrested for sexual battery. Brian Christopher Sams was arrested Nov. 3, after an investigation that began in July, for inappropriately touching a customer. “I, like so many of you, continue to be sickened and so disheartened by the stories that have recently been published about sexual misconduct at Massage Envy franchise locations,” Massage Envy CEO Joseph Magnacca said in the statement. “We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior and to those who suffered, I am deeply sorry.” Magnacca said that the company plans to release details

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Suspect flees twice after shoplift attempt JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Whole Foods on State Bridge Road reported Nov. 22 that a man sped off after attempting to shoplift $630 worth of goods. The store manager told police the

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Correction/Retraction In the November 30 issue of our Herald newspapers we incorrectly stated that Christopher K Finley was arrested for possession of marijuana. This was an inadvertent error by this newspaper and the information was incorrect. Mr. Finley was not involved in an arrest of any kind. We sincerely regret this error and apologize to Mr. Finley.

for a path forward to ensure the safety of guests. They will speak to victims, victim rights groups, industry associations and sexual violence experts for guidance in devising a plan. In the meantime, the franchise is: • Reviewing, recommunicating and recommitting to safety and reporting policies • Conducting additional reviews of all massage therapist files for completed background checks, professional reference checks and license/certification checks • Rescreening all 20,000 licensed massage therapists in their network “This is just the start and these first steps are not the complete answer,” Magnacca said. “We are taking a hard look at ourselves and at the additional changes we must make.” –Julia Grochowski

suspect had left the store with a cart full of unpaid goods and went toward his car, which was parked in a handicap spot. Employees approached the man and asked if he had paid for the items. He replied “no” and said that he went outside to get a bigger cart. The suspect then abandoned the cart and began to drive away, despite employees and other witnesses trying to stop him. Soon after, the suspect came back to the store to complain about a cart being pushed into his car. An employee told him they were calling the police, and the suspect once again ran out. Once he reached his car, the suspect began to bend his license plate to attempt to conceal it, according to witnesses. He drove off again. The man was described as white, in his mid-30s and approximately 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes, witnesses said.

and hauled off by the man who had delivered it. The 1955 Porsche Speedster Replica was delivered to the man that afternoon. It was backed off of the delivery truck and left on the man’s driveway. However, when the truck backed up to leave, it struck the vehicle. The delivery man told the man not to call the transport company and that he had “somebody to fix this.” While the man was on the phone, the delivery man loaded the car into the truck and left. The man said he tried to stop the delivery man but could not. The man was eventually able to get in touch with the delivery man while filing a police report and was able to locate the car in Forsyth County. He took possession of it.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman said that she lost $2,000 Nov. 9 after she was scammed by what looked like a legitimate job post. The woman frequently used the aggregated job posting website indeed. com, where she was contacted by a company called “PNO Survey, Inc.” in Texas. The company arranged for the woman to do “survey” work in her area, which she would be paid for. The woman received her first $2,000 check a few days later with instructions on how to handle the check. She first deposited the money, and then the next day, she withdrew $1,700 cash from her account and deposited it into an account provided by the company under the name of “Michael Ojo.” Shortly after leaving the bank, the woman said that she felt that something was wrong and contacted the bank. She was advised to file a claim to recover the $1,700.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported Nov. 24 that a $100,000 car he had ordered was damaged, then reloaded

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Corneal Transplant: Penetrating Keratoplasty (Part 2 of 2)

By Priyal Gadani, O.D., F.A.A.O. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outermost tissue of the eye, which is sometimes referred to as the window to the eye. The cornea focuses light through the lens onto the retina. A diseased or injured cornea can cause significant decreased vision, pain, or discomfort. Oftentimes, these issues may be remedied by medication eye drops, contact lenses, or other more conservative procedures, but if the cornea still Priyal Gadani, does not respond, a corneal transplant may O.D., F.A.A.O. be required. A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft). It may restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the appearance of the damaged or diseased tissue. Post Op Care: Initially, a protective shield is worn to protect the eye following the procedure, and in the following week and months, patients are asked to not rub the eye and avoid activities which may cause trauma to the eye such as playing sports. Corneal transplant is a relatively safe procedure, but it does carry a small risk of serious complications including infection, bleeding, retinal detachment, cataract, glaucoma, issues with the stitches used to secure the donor tissue, rejection of the donor cornea, and swelling of the cornea. Risks: Risks of PK are similar to those of other intraocular procedures including infection, inflammation, glaucoma, bleeding, retinal detachment, but additionally include graft rejection, and detachment or displacement of the graft. Corneal rejection occurs in about 20% of cases. Graft failure can occur at any time after the cornea has been transplanted, even years or decades later. Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection: The body’s immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea in some cases. This is called rejection, and it requires further medical treatment or another corneal transplant. Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection include loss of vision, pain, redness, or sensitivity to light. Rejection occurs in 20 percent of cornea transplants. If the first transplant is rejected, certain patients may need a second transplant. A repeat transplant carries a higher rate of rejection than the first. Vision expectations after cornea transplant: The corneal transplant may be technically performed perfectly, and the transplant may be working as well as it can be, but other eye problems may limit the quality of a person’s vision post-operatively. The new cornea may have a significant amount of astigmatism and glasses or special contacts may be required to improve vision. Other eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma may also limit the patient’s quality of vision and prevent the patient from seeing 20/20. If you have a damaged cornea, corneal transplant may be a good option for improving and restoring clearer vision.

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Buice speed humps under review after $33K repair bill

Traffic devices deemed not up to specifications By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A $34,000 repair bill for a Ferrari damaged going over a speed hump on Buice Road has energized the Johns Creek City Council to replace all seven of the traffic control devices on that BODKER road. But it won’t be easy. Johns Creek got stuck with the Ferrari’s repair bill because the Buice speed hump, installed by Fulton County before Johns Creek became a city, did not meet National Transportation ENDRES Safety Board specifications. The speed humps – often referred to as “speed tables” – are both too high and too long for NTSB standards. A Ferrari “bottomed out” June 11 going over one of these tables and was damaged. Repairs to the 2004 sports car’s undercarriage were $23,954 plus an additional $9,519 for diminished

value of the automobile. There have been other claims for damage from the speed tables, but nothing approaching the Ferrari. At the Dec. 4 City Council meeting City Manager Warren Hutmacher said the city’s insurance covered the cost, but it was likely future repairs would not be covered because the speed tables do not meet NTSB specifications. “But the driver was obviously driving too fast when he went over the speed hump,” Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said. Hutmacher said the primary determination of who is responsible for the damages is the city because the tables are standard. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres suggested erecting warning signs to caution drivers to slow down or possible damage could occur. But Hutmacher said that would not relieve the city of its liability. It was suggested the tables simply be removed, but Endres pointed out the devices are needed to slow traffic in a heavily traveled pedestrian area. Not only is Ocee Park next to the road, there is heavy pedestrian use from the residents. “Cars would fly through that road. We can’t leave residents there with no protection,” she said. “And if we take out the tables, Waze [the traffic app] will send cars right through there.” Other council members agreed some traffic calming measures are necessary.

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The city of Johns Creek is stuck with a $34,000 repair bill to a Ferrari 360 Spider, similar to this one, after it was damaged going over a speed table on Buice Road. Another complication arises in that, while Ocee Park and the Buice Road are Johns Creek’s responsibility, the homes in the neighborhoods around it lie in Alpharetta. Hutmacher said he is recommending a process to find an acceptable solution that would involve the residents. “I would like to move quickly with the residents and schedule meetings. The overwhelming sentiment we have gotten from them so far is they do not want to be left without safety,” Hutmacher said. Another factor weighing on a remedy is that Fulton County has scheduled future road work laying water pipes in

the area sometime in 2021. That would mean tearing out anything that is on the streets. But Mayor Mike Bodker said there is already an agreement with the county where Fulton would replace “whatever was there before” at the county’s expense. “From a design standpoint, the clear objective will be to slow down traffic,” Hutmacher said. “So the next step will be to meet with the residents and get a consensus from the residents.” Hutmacher asked what approach staff should take in dealing with the homeowners. “Exactly the same as if they were Johns Creek homeowners,” Bodker said.

Nam vet gets caught in VA maze Cataract surgery OK’d, but appointment elusive By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Army veteran Hank Haegerich is another ex-G.I. lost

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Illinois a year ago to live closer to his son in Johns Creek. Eye problems showed he needed cataract surgery on both eyes. He could get it done at the VA Hospital in Atlanta, but his wife does not drive, so he applied and was accepted into the Veterans Choice program. Veterans Choice is a program run by Health Net, a nationwide health care provider. “All I had to do once the VA sent the paperwork through to Veterans Choice, I would get an appointment at the hospital to have my surgery,” the 73-yearold Haegerich said. Haegerich was told to send off the paperwork right away because the surgery had to be scheduled within 15 days or the paperwork would have to be resubmitted. “I never got a notice of an appoint-

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NFCC unable to provide continuing healthcare navigation aid Federal cuts gut programs; local families struggling By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — With the national deadline for open enrollment fast approaching, local residents have been struggling to find healthcare assistance now that North Fulton Community Charities can no longer offer help. Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, NFCC has worked with several partner organizations to help low-income families in North Fulton navigate the healthcare marketplace. Partners, such as Enroll Atlanta and CSRA, would teach individuals and clients how to go through the application or renewal process and select the best insurance for their situation. CSRA additionally would conduct ACA presentations to groups. NFCC was able to help 118 residents in North Fulton alone last year through such partnerships. However, because of changes to the

healthcare system on the federal level, many of these programs and organizations were gutted once the federal funds and grants they received ran dry. The local organizations, such as Enroll Atlanta and CSRA, are no longer listed on healthcare.gov and can no longer offer such programs. “This is not due to any performance issues, but [from] budget cuts and difficult decisions that were made at the highest level of the government,” CSRA Outreach Coordinator Whitney Horton wrote in an email to NFCC. “It has been a privilege to support the city of Roswell, and we feel very fortunate to have been able to assist the consumers at North Fulton Community Charities.” Without the funding, NFCC Director of Programs Eden Purdy said, our hands are tied. NFCC receives calls every day from local residents seeking ACA Marketplace assistance. But now, NFCC’s only option is to direct people to the healthcare.gov website or to insurance agents. And the families they help are already feeling the sting. “They have to go to an insurance provider, agent or broker,” Purdy said. “If they don’t, they face bigger chal-

It’s a big disservice that we’re doing to our community by not being able to have Enroll Atlanta or CSRA to help folks know their options and understand how to effectively apply or renew their applications.” EDEN PURDY NFCC Director of Programs lenges.” Last year, NFCC was able to help an individual find insurance coverage with a premium of $80 a month. When that person tried to renew their application through the website, that premium jumped to $500 a month. “They were trying to find someone that could help them and figure out if they were doing something wrong,” Purdy said. “Unfortunately, our only recourse was to send them to the healthcare.gov website or to contact an insurance agent.

“It’s a big disservice that we’re doing to our community by not being able to have Enroll Atlanta or CSRA to help folks know their options and understand how to effectively apply or renew their applications.” NFCC continues to advocate for and support affordable healthcare for all Georgians, Purdy said. There still are a few options available for assistance. Healthcare.gov still has a page listing local insurance agents and has a toll-free phone helpline. Open enrollment ends Dec. 15.

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After reading the recent article about Alpharetta City Council’s concerns regarding the parking at the new STEM campus in Alpharetta, we, the Fulton County Schools Board of Education members, feel some clarifications would help the

community. Some council members questioned the parking when we were asked to present the new design of the STEM campus as a courtesy to keep them informed. Unfortunately, we did not have those questions in advance but have since researched the Alpharetta codes to see how we fare against them. Although public schools do not go through the zoning process, we always seek to be good neighbors in our communities. Here are the facts: • Alpharetta UDC (unified development code) requirement for a high school of this size: 482 parking spots. • Number of spots planned for new STEM campus: 640. Second, it appears in the article that council was “suddenly” informed of Fulton County Schools’ plan just a short time after the City Council committed tax dollars to a parking deck. That comes as quite a surprise, as the school system has kept the City Council in the loop during every step of our planning process beginning in 2016. As we planned the current five-year capital plan, the School Board included

... Our goal has been transparency with our plans to both the community and the City Council. plans for two STEM high schools. One of those campuses was planned for the site of the original Milton campus. Prior to the community vote on SPLOST, which funds our capital plan, we met with the Alpharetta City Council to ensure they were aware it would be included in the referendum. We knew that the city was considering a parking deck and indicated that we were open to partnering with them. We even went so far as to remind them of our offer at a public meeting in the fall of 2016 prior to the vote on parking. When the citizens of Fulton County overwhelmingly passed the education SPLOST referendum, we again met with City Council to confirm our plans and outline a timeline. This newspaper carried articles on the STEM campus plans in January, May, and August of 2017. Our goal has been transparency with our plans to both the community and the City Council. Our partnerships with our city and county officials are important to us, as we serve the same constituents. Fulton County Schools has operated a school on this site since 1921. We look forward to the next exciting educational chapter for this important location in the heart of Alpharetta.

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Affordable housing must be addressed Alpharetta City Council, I love living in Alpharetta. Thank you for all you do to help make this an incredible community. I have lived in this area for many years, but for the last four years, I have lived at Atria Northpoint Senior Living Center not far from my church, Alpharetta Presbyterian. Since coming here I have become acutely aware of issues to which I had formerly been oblivious – specifically, the many people we depend on to help us who are not able to afford to live close to their jobs, and must spend hours every day commuting.

This is not only very time consuming, but expensive. I hope that you who are our elected advocates will give more thoughtful, well-informed consideration to these issues — more efficient public transportation and more affordable housing in this area. I do know that you have wrestled with these issues before and that there are no simple answers. I pray that you will continue to search for better options. Thank you for your continued service to our community. –Mary Dantzler, Alpharetta

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REMEMBERING OLD MILTON HIGH:

Hallowed halls carry a maze of memories On December 9, from 12-4 p.m., the public is invited to attend an open house for the “old” Milton High School and say their final goodbyes. Former students and faculty can roam the halls HANS APPEN one last time and General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com reminisce on memories and years long past but not forgotten. The building is being torn down to make way for a new state-of-the-art STEM school slated to open in 2020. As a Milton alumnus, I intend to be there to pay homage to what has been such an important part of the lives of generations in our community. I remember the summer of 2004 as an incoming freshman seeing our first baseball state championship since 1955 and a year later seeing future World Series champ Dexter Fowler fire baseballs at Eddie Prasch across the track. I remember meeting my future wife in my 10th grade AP World History class. I sat behind two of my best friends, and they would giggle at my adolescent attempts to get and keep her attention. She sat next to one of her best friends and future college roommate who would look at Kristina disapprovingly and tell her not to encourage me. I remember my first fender bender when I pulled out of the school parking lot in my ‘89 blue Volvo and rear-ended a senior in his new truck. I remember the basketball games, especially freshman year when my good buddy Connor hit three free throws against Woodstock with time expiring to send us to the playoffs for the first time in years. I remember small group breakfasts at Dockery’s down the street. We’d meet for breakfast, Bible study, and eventually started our tradition of plaid shorts Wednesdays. I remember going to FCA Friday mornings for fellowship and praise. I remember the talent shows. There was a hilarious rendition of “Anchorman” once and an original song by my friend PJ. I remember the tragedies, when we lost one of our own in a car crash. One loss among a student body is unbearable. I can’t imagine the pain some schools that see more have to go through today. I remember getting lost, over and over in that maze of hallways. Actually, I still have dreams about getting lost and showing up late to Mr. Friedman’s

English class. I remember Junior/Senior wars, when kids would roll each other’s houses the week before spring break. What a stupid, yet somehow necessary, tradition. I remember the lunches, packing all your friends into those red benches. The fried chicken and the brownies. And the food fights. My friend Todd once took a mustard packet to the head that I’m sure was intended for me. I remember Freshman Fridays, and the general sense of anxiety as freshmen carried their backpacks on their front-sides for fear of being “fish hooked”. I remember the football games. We weren’t any good back then, but they were a lot of fun. They were truly community events and the whole town would show up. I still remember how to get on the roof. You had to climb up a couple drainpipes, but if you knew the route, it wasn’t too bad. Thankfully for us, the administration didn’t know the route. I remember the cross-country practices, and the different routes in and around Alpharetta. Shout out to the 2017 team who just won the school’s first championship. I remember the dances. The awkward photos and the nervous couples. I remember the library. We would gather there in the mornings and just talk. We’d also swap notes and do lastminute homework of course, too. I remember the classes and the teachers, both the ones I liked and the ones I didn’t. I remember Nancy Strada, Ron Tesch, coach Fullilove, Cliff Jones, Dr. Berkemeir, Ms. Ethridge, Mr. Friedman. I remember the “old gym,” which tells you how old the school is, as the “new gym” has to be at least 60 years old. It’s straight out of the movie Hoosiers, and if you’re going to the open house you have to see it. I remember how much the school was a part of the community – how our mayors graduated from Milton, our grandfathers built the cabin on the school grounds, and many of our teachers were also former students. I miss it all. And soon, I’ll miss the building that helped get our community through World War II, segregation, and much else. To the bricks and mortar that are now empty hallways constituting a maze of memories, we thank you. Take one last bow, you’ve done enough.

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Johns Creek police listen to what’s on public’s mind No agenda, no speeches, cops say By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Police Department can take a lot of the credit for Johns Creek’s designation (again) as the Safest City in Georgia – but the department is not resting on its laurels. That is why the department held another one of its infrequent Coffee with a Cop sessions Nov. 28, at the Starbucks coffee shop on Medlock Bridge Road. Billed as “no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions and voice concerns,” the Police Department wanted to give local citizens the chance to get to know some of the officers who patrol their neighborhoods. “We just want to give people a chance to tell us in a relaxed atmosphere what concerns they may have or any complaints,” said officer M.E. Meberg with the department’s Community Services division. “We hold one or two of these a year as a way to meet people and just have a conversation.” “We welcome people to just walk up and talk to us. Folks might be a little hesitant to do it in a more formal setting. So we like to meet them at a place like Starbucks where it’s more relaxed,” he said. It was relaxed, but a Starbucks on a Tuesday afternoon – at least at this Starbucks – was a fairly bustling if not to say noisy place. High school students find it a friendly place to do homework, and adults were indulging in lattes. But there were plenty of people talking to the cops. Resident Karen Allen came in to hand out Starbucks gift cards for the officers. “I’ve lived here a long time and I just wanted to thank them for the job they do,” Allen said. “I can’t imagine why anyone would want the job of being a policeman in this day and age, but I am just thankful that they do.” New to Johns Creek, Julie Longino decided to check it out. “When I used to live in Atlanta, there was no city or police interaction at all. Here, the police come to my son’s school so he could learn about them,” Longino said. “We just moved here at the end of September. I think this is great.” Mark Collins lives in the Prestwick

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subdivision and will be rolling onto his homeowners association at the first of the year. He has already been through the johns Creek Citizens Police Academy. He said he was “reconnecting” with the officers here. “I would like to sponsor them to come to one of our homeowner meetings to speak to the homeowners,” Collins said. “I would like for the homeowners to have a more hands-on contact with them.” Meberg said the program he runs is based on a national program about community policing. “The idea is to meet citizens in a casual environment,” he said. “It’s an ‘anti-mystification’ thing. We want to show people we are part of the community. We live in Johns Creek, too. “Johns Creek is a safe city and we want to keep it that way. And we want the officers to feel welcome in the community, so this is just basically to give the community the chance to come out and meet us,” he said. The biggest goal is to overcome any hesitancy on the part the community to call 911 to report anything they see that might be amiss. Whether it is a possible crime or some other emergency, Meberg wants the public to know they need their eyes and ears out there. “This city is 32 square miles and it’s hard to cover all of it,” he said.

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Bob Farley: Truly a man for all seasons Two days later – and I still find it hard to find the words to express how I feel at the news that Bob Farley died in his sleep. He was a man of seemingly boundless energy. He was SCENE & HURD a man who lived Hatcher Hurd hatcher@appenmediagroup.com and breathed the theater. More importantly, he breathed the theater into this community and made it an inseparable part of the North Fulton life – or at least that part of life that makes the rest of the humdrum worthwhile. Most people know Robert J. Farley as the man who, along with his wife Anita Allen-Farley, started the Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell. That was in 1992. I arrived on the scene in North Fulton in January 1993. I was pleased to hear the news a new theater was opening. Their first season would begin that spring. In my days with the Marietta Daily Journal, part of my duties had been that of theater critic. That is to say, I was willing to drive into Atlanta to write

about the theater scene there, and the Journal was willing to publish my articles. I received no extra pay for this, but I felt well compensated nevertheless. I had the opportunity to see a number of great plays, talk to actors, playwrights (Athol Fugard and August Wilson among them) and the artistic director of the Alliance Theater Bob Farley. He made the Alliance a theater that gave new playwrights an opportunity. And he brought challenging plays to the stage. In short, Bob was an artist. Artists live mostly along the edge of human perception and dare you to come peek over the edge with them and learn something about yourself. Bob did it gently. He liked for you to think it was your idea. I envied Bob on many levels. Not the least of which was his fearlessness to live the life of an artist. While the Walter Mittys of the world (myself included) dream of such a life in those quiet moments of reverie, while artists like Bob and Anita laid it on the line. You would get better odds in Vegas than betting on someone starting a theater from scratch in Roswell, Georgia. But Roswell was really a perfect spot when you looked closely. It already had an artist colony of painters and art

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Outgoing Roswell mayor gets ‘crispy’ sendoff at chamber By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The mayors of North Fulton County said goodbye Nov.29 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House to one of their own, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, at the mayors’ last North Fulton Mayors Meeting. It was billed as a “roast” for the outgoing Wood. Wood is ending his 20-year run as Roswell’s mayor. Nestled between Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it was a festive atmosphere with no real agenda save to bid goodbye to their outgoing brother. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker led off the banter. He recalled the sparrings he had with Wood in the days leading up to Johns Creek’s cityhood. Bodker, then the representative from the Johns Creek Community Association, would debate with Wood to convince neighborhoods to join this new city rather than agree to be annexed into Roswell. “Jere wanted to annex everything from Holcomb Bridge Road up to [and including] Country Club of the South. He was the seasoned politician and I was just this guy picked by the JCCA

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The 2017 Class of North Fulton mayors gather for the last time as guests of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. From left are Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul, Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, GNFCC Vice President of Government Affairs Liz Hausmann, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and GNFCC President Brandon Beach. to convince communities to come into this new city we had envisioned,” said Bodker. “And Jere would kick my [butt]

every time.” “So finally, I asked the guy who today is mayor of Sandy Springs now,

Rusty Paul, what the heck was I doing wrong? Rusty told me to quit answering Jere’s questions at these meetings and start telling people why they should be in Johns Creek,” Bodker said. “Then I started kicking his [butt],” Bodker said. “We got all the neighborhoods west of Ga. 400. Then we got our water sewage treatment plant built and put it in Roswell. And then they named it after Johns Creek [the Johns Creek Environmental Campus].” Wood said there was a silver lining to losing all those neighborhoods to Bodker and Johns Creek. In his third term for re-election he narrowly won the race in a runoff. “I lost every precinct west of Ga. 400. If I had gotten some more of those Johns Creek neighborhoods I probably would have lost eight years ago,” Wood said. “But serving as mayor of Roswell has been one of the great joys of my life and the most productive,” he said. “But I am not sad to be leaving. Driving back home from Florida to come here, I heard a song on the radio, ‘Keep on the Sunny Side of Life.’ That’s North Fulton.”

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Tesch named interim principal at Johns Creek High School Retiree will assume administrative duties at first of the year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Former Milton High School Principal Ron Tesch will come out of retirement to lead Johns Creek High School on an interim basis while the schools looks for its fourth permanent principal since opening in 2009. Last month, Johns Creek Principal Jimmy Zoll announced he was leaving the school at the end of the calendar year (2017) to take a teaching position with the University of North Georgia. He had been the principal at Johns Creek High for less than two years, coming to the school in 2015 following the resignation of one-year principal Gail Johnson. Buck Greene served as principal from the school’s opening until 2014. Tesch, who retired from Milton High in 2010 after 12 years as principal, will officially take the helm at Johns Creek Jan. 4. He confirmed he will begin his transition this month, working closely with Zoll during the final week of the semester. Area Superintendent Clifford Jones said the process for hiring the next principal at Johns Creek will begin with developing a school profile with input from the community. “The purpose of the school profile is to outline the unique characteristics of the school and to highlight the most important leadership skills that the future principal will need to be success-

Sendoff: Continued from Page 12 Wood said he served with three mayors in Alpharetta and watched as they transformed that small town into a vibrant city. “You have transformed Alpharetta,” he said. He thanked three of his city council members in the audience, Jerry Orlans, Nancy Diamond and Don Horton (who had stepped down to run this year for Wood’s seat as mayor). They returned the thanks. Jerry Orlans, the longest-serving member of Roswell City Council, noted he and the

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Wood sets sights on Price’s state House seat By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Mayor Jere Wood did not waste much time considering his next political move. Roswell’s outgoing mayor declared Dec. 6 his candidacy for Ga. House Seat 48 – which is also the seat WOOD currently held by his political antagonist Elizabeth “Betty” Price. Wood and Price were often at odds when she served with Wood on the City Council. More recently, she was cited by Wood as the main stumbling block to getting a charter change passed in the General Assembly which would have allowed him another term as mayor. Price said at the time she was not the only nay vote on the charter change, but Wood held her responsible for defeating the measure. Wood said he was not running to spite Price.

“When you are in office and you do things for personal reasons, you are making a mistake. If reasons for retribution, vindictiveness or revenge come into it, you are making a mistake,” Wood said. “That should not come into play in your decision-making. That is not what office is for. Running for office out of vindictiveness is just not who I am,” he said. Wood said he is running because he thinks he can make a contribution to this city. “Public service gives me a great sense of satisfaction and joy,” he said. “I think I can do some good things for my community. That’s why I stuck around for 20 years.” One does feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction doing something for the community, he said. “I still have a lot to offer for my community and I think I am the best person for that job.” Wood said what makes him the best candidate is his knowledge of the district’s needs and the contacts he has made over the last two decades as

mayor, coupled with his ability to work with people. Wood was asked if he thought the problems of Price’s husband, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, will be an issue in the campaign. Price resigned his post in the Trump Administration after it was publicized that he took numerous private charter flights for routine matters rather than booking commercial fare. “I think that will hurt her, yes. Betty was on several of those flights that he took,” Wood said. “I think some of her recent comments will hurt her.” Wood said the “quarantine” comment was a good example. Price had said it might be a good idea to quarantine HIV-positive patients who did not follow prescribed practices to ensure the disease doesn’t spread. Price at the time said she only suggested the idea to illustrate the seriousness of the situation and the frustration that no health care agency had come up with solid ideas to combat the spread of the virus. She said she did not actually support any kind of quarantine of patients.

“That’s not a good image for Roswell,” Wood said. “And I don’t see that she has been an effective representative in the General Assembly.” Asked what his specific goals are, Wood said No. 1 is to help Roswell. “But the biggest issue for all of North Fulton is how do we improve our transportation,” Wood said. “That’s driving a lot of issues. “[State Sen.] Brandon Beach has spoken about the need for 21st century infrastructure to bring high-tech companies in.” That is also on state Sen. John Albers list, Wood said. “We need help from the state on infrastructure, whether its transportation or high tech or water. I think there is a role for the state to play in the opioid crisis. “Roswell has a right to ask a lot from the state because Roswell pays a lot of taxes. We need representation down at the state to secure that help. “I think we have a strong delegation at the capitol with one exception. “If I thought Betty Price was doing a good job down there I would not be in this election.”

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Holidays usher in more job opportunities Businesses scramble to fill open positions By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Saturday’s downtown Christmas tree lighting in Alpharetta launched what businesses have come to rely on as their cornucopia in consumer spending through the end of the year. Local retailers especially are bulking up on staff to handle increased shoppers. But with a robust economy, Alpharetta merchants face a complication in seasonal hiring, according to John Ray, president of the Alpharetta Business Association. “From everything I see, the demand for labor is strong,” Ray said. “There are some retailers doing better than others. But from a small business point of view, business is strong and they’re doing everything they can to get the labor to take care of the business.” But this kind of labor is getting harder to come by, Ray said. And one big reason is the cost of housing. Much of the seasonal labor comes from outside the city because many potential employees cannot afford to live in Alpharetta. “So, you’ve got to take that into account in terms of paying people,” he said. “There’s a lot of competition for people who are coming into this market. That’s an issue right there.” Ray said if those interested in seasonal work get offers closer to home and can forgo the costs for the com-

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Work continues at Avalon on the new Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott which is scheduled to open in January. The facility will feature 330 rooms and an adjoining conference center with 59,944 square feet of space. mute to Alpharetta, they’re going to look strongly at that. “That’s creating some issues for employers in this market,” he said. “You’ve got restaurants opening, you’ve got stores in Avalon opening. You get more competition for the same individual who’s commuting into Alpharetta.” The holiday season aside, Avalon garnered a lot of attention this week-

end when Marriott held a two-day job fair for some 160 positions at its new Autograph Collection hotel scheduled to open next month. The fair drew more than 170 people in its first three hours Friday, according to hotel General Manager Thomas Lind. While most of those applicants registered online for appointments, about 50 or so were walk-ins, he said.

This follows another session held the week before when the hotel took applications for some 60 positions at the South City Kitchen. The most recent job fair drew interest from throughout the area, Lind said. This included key applicants from Atlanta’s prestigious Four Seasons, St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental hotels. “I’m so encouraged so far in the people we’ve been able to attract,” Lind said. “I’ve had about 15 people so far this morning and they said ‘I’m at the Four Seasons now or I’m at the St. Regis.’ “It’s that caliber, people who have tenured experience. They are here for personal reasons. They love Alpharetta. They love Avalon. They want to get away from the congestion and traffic of Buckhead.” Lind attributes the interest to the unique quality of the new hotel and the excitement that comes with being a part of Avalon. When it opens next month the six-story, 330-room hotel will feature guestrooms, spacious suites, a fitness center, several dining options and a pool. In conjunction with the Alpharetta Development Authority, it will also operate an adjoining 60,000-squarefoot conference center to accommodate trade shows, conventions or special events. The hotel has planned a ribbon cutting Jan. 16 which will include a special luncheon and tour of the facility. On Jan. 20, it will host a grand opening which includes a charity gala and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit North Fulton Community Charities.

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Candidate supports ‘religious freedom’ bill Gov. Deal has vetoed twice By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp told the Roswell Rotary Club Nov. 30 that if he is elected governor, he would sign a “religious freedom and restoration bill” similar to the ones Gov. Nathan Deal has twice vetoed if came before him. Proponents of the bill say it grants people of conscience who disapprove of gay marriage, contraception and other issues they believe violate their religious beliefs the right to tailor their business practices accordingly. Kemp said he would support a bill that guaranteed Georgians religious freedom under the U.S. Constitution. “I don’t know what other provisions that may have been in [the bills Deal vetoed]. But I would support a bill that is in line with federal law,” Kemp said. “It would be simply codifying what is already in the Constitution.” Kemp is not the only GOP candidate likely to endorse a religious freedom and restoration act. In August the Georgia GOP officially endorsed such a bill but decided not to require its candidates to do so. But the devil of such a bill is in the details and could have far-reaching economic consequences. Opponents of the bill say it is discriminatory to gay and transgender citizens. Certainly that is the way corporate America has interpreted such legislation. Corporations and organizations have expressed their opposition to such controversial legislation, and in states where it has passed, many have withdrawn from participatory agreements or withdrawn interest in economic development. That is likely a major factor in Deal’s two vetoes of what was nominally the same bill. In vetoing the first religious bill, Deal said he thought it was discriminatory. “Our people work side by side without regard to the color of our skin, or the religion we adhere to. We are working to make life better for our families and our communities. That is the character of Georgia. I intend to do my part to keep it that way,” Deal said in 2015. Georgia’s film, television and recording production industries have expressed the most sensitivity to the legislation. Georgia is now the No. 1 filming location in the world, according to FilmL.A. And the media industry has

I don’t know what other provisions that may have been in [the bills Deal vetoed]. But I would support a bill that is in line with federal law...It would be simply codifying what is already in the Constitution.” BRIAN KEMP Georgia Secretary of State

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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp addresses the Roswell Rotary Club luncheon Nov. 30. He has already announced he is a candidate for governor in 2018. had a giant impact on the state’s economy already. Film and television productions generated $9.5 billion in economic impact in fiscal 2017 with $2.7 billion in direct spending. “Georgia’s growth in the film industry — from $67.7 million in direct spending in FY 2007 to $2.7 billion in FY 2017 — is unprecedented, not only in production spend, but also in the amount of investment that has been made in infrastructure,” Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office, said in a statement. “The unwavering commitment to this industry by Gov. Deal and the Georgia Legislature has ensured Georgia’s place as a top destination for film and television,” Thomas said. While in the early years of the At-

lanta film industries, companies came to shoot in the state’s many diverse locations. More recently, sound stage complexes such Pinewood Atlanta Studios, EUE/Screen Gems Studios, Tyler Perry Studios and Blackhall Studios have made it possible for all of the ancillary post-production facets of filmmaking to take place in Georgia also. That has brought more than 25,000 year-round jobs. That could change if the filmmakers decide – as they have in the past – to go elsewhere because of the perceived discrimination. Georgia got a big uptick from Louisiana – which had been No. 2 behind Hollywood and ahead of Georgia in film production – after that state passed its religious freedom bill. Film producers voted with their feet and began coming to Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development declined to speculate on any legislation that may be pending before the Georgia General Assembly. Tourism is a statewide business generating a staggering $61.1 billion annually with fully half of that stemming from Atlanta’s hospitality and convention business. A former Georgia Economic Development staffer John Boothby offered one generalization. He said the competition for new development is always keen. Georgia, like other states, has much to offer to companies wishing to relocate or expand. “At some point their top choices become hard to separate. So the decisionmaking becomes a process of elimination,” Boothby said. “They look for any negatives that will help decision makers in the winnowing process. And your competitors will make sure they know just what those negatives are.” Religious conservatives may make a third try at the legislation after Deal leaves office. It already has passed the House and Senate twice. So the religious liberty legislation could well be one of the key issues come next November. If it does become law and previous precedents fall into place, Georgia could see premier events, such as Super Bowl LIII, the 2018 College Football Championship and the 2020 College Basketball Final Four, leave for less controversial venues as well – costing Atlanta and the state millions of dollars in revenue and an incalculable amount of prestige nationally and internationally.

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CALENDAR EVENTS:

“THE TRIGGER EFFECT” VARIETY SANTA FUN RUN This Variety fundraising event embraces the holiday spirit to help raise money for children with special needs and disadvantages. Run it, walk it, roll it, skip it, hop it – all to help a child walk, run and play. Santa will be there and take photos with the participants. Registration is $25. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More information and registration is at active.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calendar.

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $8 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE

When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com/thenutcracker

ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec.8- 28, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

HOLIDAY EVENTS: PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firemen and fire station tours. Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Shop Toy Drive will be accepted. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ADOPT-A-SENIOR FOR CHRISTMAS

What: Help local seniors know that they are loved and not alone during the holidays. Volunteers and donations are needed. Donations are tax deductible. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center, 1109 Green St., Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net

GERMAN CLUB CHRISTMAS MARKET

What: The South Forsyth High School German Club will sell German pastries and holiday treats. Enjoy free crafts. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: northfulton.com

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: Breakfast with Santa gives special guests time with the Big Elf himself, goodies, music and holiday crafts. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 for residents, $30 for nonresidents More info and registration: johnscreekga. gov

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

What: The Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums will open their doors after hours for twinkling lights, greenery of the season and sounds of the 19th century. When: Sunday, Dec. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Archibald Smith Plantation More info: roswellgov.com

SANTA’S VILLAGE IN ROSWELL

What: Visit Santa’s Village and explore eight displays with lights, trains and animated characters. Donations go to Toys for Tots. When: Through Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. Where: 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos. When: Nov. 19-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

What: Join for a book launch where the authors will do short re-enactments from scenes in the book, based on a true story in East Cobb. Wine and cheese will be served. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plaines Road, Roswell More info and registration: bookmiser.net

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALPHARETTA

What: Learn about the latest public and private construction projects and developments. Director of Community Development Kathi Cook will be onsite to answer questions. When: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: See this holiday favorite up close and personal with the actors in an intimate 45 seat setting. When: Dec.7-9, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $18 for adults, $16 for students/ seniors More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“MY STORY OF SAM”

What: Local writer Leigh Takata will show her debut screenplay about her rape experience. There will be a meet and greet. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: Roam Alpharetta, 5815 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info: northfulton.com

CHRISTMAS WITH THE JOHNS CREEK CHORALE

What: Listen to a fun and festive evening of modern and traditional Christmas carols. Special guest Kazanetti String Orchestra. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Where: Wesleyan School Chapel, 5405 Spaulding Drive, Peachtree Corners More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com

BRIDESMAID OF BARRINGTON HALL

What: See the recreation of Margaret Mitchell interviewing Eva Baker about her memories of the Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. wedding. When: Sunday, Dec. 10, 1 and 3 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $15 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2017”

What: Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. When: Nov. 24-Dec. 10, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

“DICKEN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: Enjoy a new take on the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: ACT1 Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info: act1theater.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students. When: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS

What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force. When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FINE ART FOR A CAUSE

What: Give twice by supporting local artists while donating to relief efforts in Puerto Rico. A portion of each sale will go to United Way. When: Through Dec. 31, times vary Where: Abbotts Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: northfulton.com

JOYS OF THE SEASON

What: Local artists will display their works in seasonal themes. Some art will be on sale. When: Through Jan. 16, times vary Where: Roswell Arts Center East, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

EVENTS FOR KIDS: GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONSTRUCTION CLASS

What: Join Chef Darwin in building and decorating gingerbread houses for the holiday season. Classes are separated by age. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Arts Center, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $10 More info and registration: roswellgov.com

CANDY CANE HUNT

What: Hunt the yule log, make a seasonal craft, participate in the Candy Cane hunt, Christmas sing-along, enjoy a light snack and listen to stories. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $15 More info and tickets: bullochhall.org

VISIT WITH MR. & MRS. CLAUS

What: A photographer will be on-site taking Polaroid pictures and giving them away for free. You are also welcome to take your own pictures. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SMALL, SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL ART

What: Travel the globe with the Johns Creek Art Center to learn about music, movement, art and literature. Ages 2-4. When: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

COOKING AND CRAFTS

What: Experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts. This class is about “The Gift of Food.” When: Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: KWEKU’S ADVENTURES

What: African “Freestyle” Storyteller Babatunde will present stories based on a young boy named Kweku and characters found in traditional African tales. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, noon-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

ORIGAMI CLASS

What: All ages and skill levels are welcome. Paper will be provided. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 4-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

“SPIRAL BOUND” FILM SCREENING

What: Local author and screenwriter, Mike Buchanan is back to introduce his film, “Spiral Bound” about the importance of the arts in education. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LEGO PLAY

What: Build, create and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs. Ages 4-12. When: Monday, Dec. 11, 3:30-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Adventure on the Hooch When you go fishing on the Chattahoochee, you never know what you’ll find One of my favorite canoeing spots is the Chattahoochee, perhaps because it seems to offer a little bit of everything. There’s scenery, solitude and even lakes (such as STEVE HUDSON Bull Sluice Lake, Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net formed by Morgan Falls Dam just off Roswell Road) to explore. There’s good fishing in Bull Sluice. It’s home to species as divergent as trout, bass, bluegill, carp and the incredibly beautiful yellow perch, among others. Yes, fishing can be good. Oh, yeah – there’s one other interesting thing about the waters of Bull Sluice. Sometimes they attract the most, well, interesting people. And that brings me at last to a story that I’ve been wanting to tell. This being the 100th edition of this column, this seems like a good time to share it. It was a sunny morning a year or so ago, and I was getting ready to fish Bull Sluice Lake with my friend Bill. We’d been talking about doing some perch fishing there, and on that day, the scheduling stars had aligned. It promised to be a great day. We were rigging up our rods when a dusty red pick-up drove into the parking lot. There was an old aluminum canoe propped up in its bed, and peering out the passenger-side window was the smiling face of an exceptionally happy looking dog. The truck creaked loudly as the driver parked it. A couple got out and began unloading the canoe. Meanwhile, the dog hopped from the truck and began to dance around excitedly as if it knew what was coming. “Ahh, kindred spirits!” said Bill as we watched the couple drag their canoe toward the water. But his smile changed to puzzlement as they began loading stuff, a lot of stuff, into the boat. There were at least a dozen fishing rods, most of which looked heavy enough for the ocean. There was an enormous cooler. There was a folding chair, an electric trolling motor, a massive auto battery, and – “A portable TV?” Bill said. Yes indeed, and no kidding. There was all of that…and of course the dog. “Careful with that battery,” we heard the man call, as the lady struggled to manhandle the heavy 12-volter into the canoe. “It’s brand new.”

Then he turned back toward the truck. “Okay, we’re ready,” he called, and a matronly woman in a turquoise pants suit climbed down from the truck too. She had on a wide-brimmed sun hat. He called her Momma. Momma looked over our way. “You-all going fishing?” “Yes ma’am,” answered Bill. “Well,” she replied, cocking her head toward the fly rods, “you sure got wimpy poles.” Ready at last, we pushed our own canoe into the water. Bill eased it toward a spot on the near bank. “I’ve done pretty well here,” he said. “Cast over there and see what happens.” I picked up the fly rod and did as instructed. A cast or two later I got a solid strike and soon boated a nice yellow perch. We admired the fish and then slipped it back into the water. “Not bad,” I said. “Got any more secret spots you’d like to share?” “Yeah. They’re all over the place” He picked up his own rod and sent a cast toward the bank. The strike was immediate, and his fish was the twin of the one I’d caught moments before. We continued fishing along the shoreline. I’d catch a few, and then Bill would take a turn. It was fun. “Those perch are some of the prettiest fish in the river,” my friend said. “Sometimes I think they’re even as pretty as the rainbow trout.” After a while, Bill suggested that we move to another part of the lake. As we paddled, I glanced downstream and noticed another boat – a large speedboat – sitting motionless. The smooth water reflected a mirror image of its sleek white hull. And then – “Yeeee-hawwwww!” “That sounded like a rebel yell,” Bill observed, “And it’s coming from that speedboat.” There it was again – “Yeeee-hawwwww!” – this time accompanied by vigorous waving of an enormous cowboy hat. And then that boat roared to life. It took off, and I mean took off – fast! Needless to say, this created the small problem of a giant wake. We saw it coming and turned to meet it headon. No problem. The wake raced by. But as we turned our gaze to follow it, we saw Momma and company bobbing gently in their own little canoe just a few yards from where they had put in. There was Captain, manning the trolling motor. There was First Mate, riding up front with the little TV. The dog was ly-

ing atop the cooler just behind the front seat, and Momma was sitting proudly amidship in the folding chair. I squinted, rubbed my eyes, and looked again. Uh-oh. Here comes that wake! We watched as the wake hit ‘em broadside. Over they went. It was done in an instant. They never had a chance. We started to paddle toward them. For perhaps half a second there was nothing, though the water there was only about two feet deep. Then up popped the crew: Captain first, then First Mate, then Momma. “What the heck was that?” said Captain, looking around at the bobbing remains of his day. The canoe floated upside down like a resting whale. Around it floated the cooler and Momma’s sun hat. And paddling merrily around amidst it all was the ever-cheerful dog. That’s when Captain realized what that upside-down canoe really meant. “My battery!” he wailed. “Where’s my battery? I just paid 90 bucks for it, and now it’s gone!” “Forget your battery!” shouted First Mate, louder still, now realizing the true situation too. “Where’s my TV?” “TV shmee-mee!” screamed Momma, loudest of all, as she began slogging toward shore. “I’m gonna go back to the truck and get my baseball bat in case that *-&+*!!+! boat comes back!” Captain and First Mate turned for shore too. But the dog, apparently done with the water too, got there first. Captain followed just in time to take a full load of spray as the dog vigorously shook itself dry. That was too much for Captain, who grabbed the poor dog and heaved him back out into the water. “Get back in the lake, you mangy dog, and help me find that battery!” The dog landed with a gigantic splash and, no doubt thinking that this was all just another part of a very strange game, immediately began paddling around in happy circles again. By this time our momentum had carried us within about 10 yards of the action. I looked at Bill, and Bill looked at me. There didn’t seem to be much we could do. “Y’all need any help?” I called out doubtfully as the dog made another turn around the still-bobbing cooler. The one called Momma heard us, looked our way, and glared. “I think,” said Bill after a moment’s reflection, “that we should take that as a no.”

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Johns Creek Founders Day Parade kicks off holiday season JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek officially opened the holiday season Dec. 2 with its traditional Founders Day Parade down State Bridge Road. A record crowd of an estimated 4,500 people lined the road. Around 90 vehicles and floats filed by on a somewhat overcast but exuberant Saturday morning. There were school bands, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, dancing troupes and more participating. The Shriners were entertaining in their colorful garb and crazy vehicles. In all some 1,800 participants marched in the parade according to city officials. The Seed & Feed Marching Abominable made its annual appearance as did the Athol Highlanders pipes and drum corps. Mayor Mike Bodker pronounced it, “The best parade ever.” View even more photos from the parade by visiting NorthFulton.com.

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New Eagle Scouts announced for the Northern Ridge District ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Sept. 21. The scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, include: William Jones, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and constructing an irrigation system for the memorial garden at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. James Killian, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. For his project, he designed and constructed five standing planters for the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. Noland Deas III, of Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and creating 20 two-cubic foot duck houses for the Department of Natural Resources for the state of Georgia. These duck houses were placed at various state parks. Bryce Reynolds, of Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. He designed and constructed a patio that connected the concrete pad and doorway that leads in the main event facility at Cross of Life Lutheran Church. Ryan Schuster, of Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was designing and constructing a cart that holds two big mirrors for self-portraits and a Cabinet with

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different state.” He talked to a Lori St. Germaine in Pennsylvania, an Adriana in Florida. Then he called the VA patient advocate and was told he would get a call-back. “No call-backs,” he said. Brian Corlette, regional manager of the VA Choice Program did not call back either. He called Annette Walker, VA hospital director, and still no appointment. It has been more than 60 days and Haegerich has heard nothing. In frustration, he called Congresswoman Karen Handel’s office to ask for help. Apparently that got some wheels turning. Wesley Shaw, Handel’s communications director, said apparently his request had gotten lost in the bureaucratic shuffle, but this time he has been assured the paperwork did get to Health Net. “We think it will be resolved soon,” Shaw said. “It seems like it was a matter of the paperwork going to the wrong place. But when a congressional office does the asking, wheels do start to turn.” Shaw said his case should be expedited and Haegerich should be hearing back soon. Stay tuned. We will see what happens when a little congressional elbow grease is applied.

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Basketball region play begins for 7-6A programs Alpharetta girls, Cambridge boys top early standings By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — For Region 7-AAAAAA teams, the hunt for a region title comes early. The 18 boys and girls programs began their region schedules last week in just the second week of the regular season.

Boys Cambridge is off to a strong start this season, including two wins to open region play. The Bears downed Chattahoochee 62-57 Tuesday behind a 21-point performance from junior guard Kamar Robertson. On Friday, Cambridge took down Pope who had beaten the Bears three times last season, including in the region tournament. The Bears were led by Kyler Ingram’s 18 points, followed by Robertson with 17 and David Banks with 13.

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Boys scores Tuesday, Nov. 28 • Alpharetta 62, Dunwoody 50 • Cambridge 62, Chattahoochee 57 • Centennial 62, North Atlanta 59 • Pope 66, Northview 50 • Walton 66, Johns Creek 40 Friday, Dec. 1 • Alpharetta 68, Johns Creek 52 • Cambridge 73, Pope 62 • Forsyth Central 60, Chattahoochee 52 • Centennial 65, Northview 55

Boys standings as of Dec. 1 Cambridge (5-1, 2-0) Alpharetta (3-2, 2-0) Centennial (2-3, 2-0) North Atlanta (3-1, 1-1) Pope (2-2, 1-1) Johns Creek (2-3, 0-1) Chattahoochee (1-4, 0-1) Northview (1-5, 0-2) Dunwoody (1-5, 0-2)

Girls scores Tuesday, Nov. 28 • Alpharetta 64, Dunwoody 33 • Centennial 50, North Atlanta 38 • Johns Creek 58, Walton 48 • Northview 65, Pope 45 • Cambridge 48, Chattahoochee 21 Friday, Dec. 1 • Alpharetta 54, Johns Creek 27 • Pope 47, Cambridge 18 • Chattahoochee 52, Forsyth Central 31 • Northview 59, Centennial 54 Alpharetta also began region play with two wins.

Girls standings as of Dec. 1 Alpharetta (5-0, 2-0) Northview (4-1, 2-0) Pope (2-2, 1-1) Centennial (2-3, 1-1) Cambridge (2-4, 1-1) Johns Creek (2-3, 0-1) North Atlanta (0-3, 0-1) Dunwoody (0-4, 0-1) Chattahoochee (0-5, 0-1) The Raiders led throughout against Dunwoody on Tuesday in head coach Eric Blair’s debut region contest. Senior forward Ryan Jenei led Alpharetta with 21 points. Jenei had a double-double against Johns Creek Friday in the Raiders’ 68-52 win. Coming off an injury that

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BLESSED TRINITY 28, MARY PERSONS 7:

Blessed Trinity punches ticket to the state championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga. — For the second time in three years, Blessed Trinity will vie for the state title. “It’s unlike anything,” BT head coach Tim McFarlin said. “It’s just such a privilege to get to play for the state championship, and we feel very honored.” The Titans earned a state championship berth Friday night with a stout performance against Mary Persons. And in continuing the theme of Blessed Trinity’s run, it was the defense that powered their 28-7 win. BT gave up just a single score to the Bulldogs who averaged 33 points per game prior to Friday’s semifinal matchup. The Bulldogs’ seven points was their lowest total since their second game of the 2014 season. The Titans have allowed just three touchdowns in the playoffs against three teams ranked in the top-five in the state. “The defense has played outstanding,” McFarlin said. “They kept giving us great field position. When you stop [Mary Persons] deep in their own territory and get the ball at midfield, that’s huge.” The Titans also forced multiple sacks and Jake Rudolph recovered a fumble. In addition to the Titan’s defense, McFarlin said the offensive line has been crucial to their postseason success. It’s an offensive line that was all new for 2017, with all five starters from last year’s squad graduated. “They have just matured and developed so well,” McFarlin said. His offensive line powered the Titans’ rushing game to another 200plus yard performance. The running back duo of Elijah Green and Steele Chambers combined for all four of BT’s touchdowns, with Green compiling 140 yards rushing. Quarterback Jake Smith and Ryan Davis also connected for 67 yards through the air. “[Smith and Davis] really give us balance with the run game and we’re very fortunate to have them,” McFarlin said. “They’ve been playing together since the fourth grade and you can feel that connection out there on the field. Chambers got the scoring started with an 8-yard touchdown run on BT’s opening possession.

All North Fulton football team The following players were chosen as Appen Media’s All North Fulton football team based on their performances throughout the regular season and playoffs. QB: Max Brosmer (Centennial) QB: Jacob Cendoya (Mount Pisgah) QB: Matthew Downing (Alpharetta) QB: Jordan Yates (Milton) RB: Nolan Edmonds (Alpharetta) RB: Max Webb (Chattahoochee) RB: M errick Haigler (Fellowship Christian) RB: Sam Hines (St. Francis) WR: Blane Mason (Centennial) WR Ridge Polk (Cambridge) WR: Ryan Davis (Blessed Trinity) WR: Dash Hairston (Milton) WR: Walt Warren (Roswell) TE: Tyneil Hopper (Roswell) TE: Zach Williams (Johns Creek) O-LINE: Nate Thomson (Milton) O-LINE: Kasra Bojnordi (Cambridge) O-LINE: Jake Green (Chattahoochee) O-LINE: Alek Nikolich (Roswell) O-LINE: Blake Watson (Milton) D-LINE: Nick Markus (Alpharetta) D-LINE: Justin Blanks (Milton) D-LINE: Nick Crowell (Centennial) D-LINE: B illy McCurry (Fellowship Christian) LB: Will Covington (Cambridge) LB: George Coyle (Milton) LB: Reid Schulz (Alpharetta) LB: David Gaffney (Centennial) DB: Jaycee Horn (Alpharetta) DB: Joseph Sayles (Chattahoochee) DB: Jesse Bridgeman (Roswell) DB: Joseph Charleston (Milton) K: Dylan Schorr (Alpharetta) K: Nicky Solomon (Centennial) P: Kyle Neely (Johns Creek) ATH*: Julian Nixon (Centennial) ATH*: Jake Rudolph (Blessed Trinity) *In sports, ATH means a player whose athletic ability is such that he or she can be groomed for multiple positions. BT extended their lead to 14-0 after Green rushed five times on the Titans’ eight-play, 65-yard touchdown drive. Chambers capped of the drive with a 25-yard backside screen, trotting untouched into the end zone. After missing a 49-yard field goal,

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State: Continued from Page 35 then making another defensive stop, BT looked poised to extend their lead. However, a Jake Smith interception allowed the Bulldogs to drive down the field and score in the final minute of the second quarter. It was quite a momentum shift for Mary Persons, who didn’t have much to cheer about in the first half. In the locker room, McFarlin took the blame for the turnover, but told his team that they had overcome adversity all season, and this was another chance. His team responded. The Titans opened the second half

by forcing a turnover on downs with Raleigh Barden recording a sack on fourth-and-2 to end the Bulldogs’ drive. BT’s defense forced another punt, setting up their offense to extend the margin. Utilizing Green for most of the drive, BT drove 69 yards on eight plays, capped off by a 15-yard Green rushing score. That gave the Titans a 21-7 lead in the final minute of the third quarter. BT then forced a three and out to set up the offense at their own 37-yard line. Following a 30-yard rush from Green to open the drive, BT was in the end zone just three plays later on a 28-yard scamper by Chambers to go up 28-7. Another three and out from Mary

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We’re tired and we are going to get the soreness out. When you go 15 weeks, that’s a long season. But we think we have one more in us.” TIM MCFARLIN Blessed Trinity head coach Persons allowed BT to run out the final five minutes of clock, followed by a state championship berth celebration. The Titans will face region foes Marist in the Class 4A state championship game Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Marist (14-0) downed BT 25-24 in the regular season, one of BT’s

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Girls Alpharetta is still unbeaten after two weeks of play, including a tournament championship and two wins to open their region schedule. The Raiders downed Dunwoody 6433 on Tuesday, outscoring the Wildcats 34-12 in the first half. Three Raiders scored in double digits, led by freshman Sydnie Ward’s 21 points. On Friday, the Raiders cruised to a 54-27 win over Johns Creek. Defending region champions Northview won their 20th and 21st straight region games with wins over Pope and Centennial. The Titans were led by Eden Sample’s career-high 24 points in the 65-45 win over Pope last Tuesday. Ashlee Austin, Maya Richards and Asjah Innis all scored in double figures.

two losses this season (12-2). “Right now, we’re going to celebrate this one,” McFarlin said. “We will start thinking about Marist [Saturday].” “We’re tired and we are going to get the soreness out,” he said. “When you go 15 weeks, that’s a long season. But we think we have one more in us.” The going was tougher against Centennial on Friday, with Northview squeaking away with a 59-55 win. Asjah Innis scored twice late to power the victory. The Titans were led by Austin who scored 22 points, followed by 10 from Richards. Centennial dropped to 1-1 in region play following Friday’s matchup with Northview. The Knights beat North Atlanta 50-38 last Tuesday behind 17 points from Shekinah Guthrie. Seven Knights scored in the game. Cambridge opened region play with a 48-21 rout of Chattahoochee but fell to Pope 47-18 on Friday. Johns Creek dropped their only region game last week to Alpharetta, scoring in single digits in each quarter. Eight players scored, led by Markiema Lancaster’s 15 points. Under first-year head coach Randy Clemons, the young Chattahoochee Cougars are seeking their first win of the year. The Cougars fell to 0-5 Friday night against Forsyth Central after dropping their region opener to Cambridge Tuesday. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A

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Johns Creek Symphony plans holiday concert JOHNS Creek, Ga. – The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will have its Holiday Gala Pops concert Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. Featured in the concert will be guest vocalist Timothy Miller and the Christmas Gala Chorus.

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Tickets are $32 for adults; $27 for seniors; $16 for students/children. For information: Phone: 678-748-5802 Email: info@johnscreeksymphony.org Website: http://www.johnscreeksymphony.org

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the Holy Land while spending 2 years and 9 months in Turkey as her husband, Charles, was in the Air Force. She was active as a member of Antioch Christian Church in Canton, GA where the memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday December 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years Charles H. Battin, son Brian K. Battin, daughter Jane K. Brown, two grandsons Dane L. Battin and Sean A. Brown, and one granddaughter Brittany A. Brown. The family asks in lieu of flowers please donate to the Antioch Christian Church future building fund.

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