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Scouts enjoy being part of the ninth annual Founders Day Parade as they ride their float down State Bridge Road.

Hundreds turn out for Johns Creek Founders Parade By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmeidagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In near perfect weather and under a cloudless sky, the ninth annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade marched down State Bridge Road before an enthusiastic crowd. Marching bands, floats, enthusiastic candy throwers and crazy Shriner vehicles entertained the cheering onlookers. Of course, old St. Nicholas made a guest appearance as well. As if to make up for the rainout last year, the city could not have asked for better weather or a better parade to kick off the holiday season in Johns Creek.

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ATLANTA – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners thumbed down Dec. 2 the offer to buy the Cauley Creek Water Reclamation Facility, ending months of lobbying including a furious push by Johns Creek after the city bought the 133acre site for over $20 million. The city had paid $20.3 million for the Cauley Creek site and the wastewater plant itself with a proviso to split the proceeds from the sale of the plant if Fulton County could be persuaded to buy it as a means to come back into compliance with the state Environmental Protection Division. But a unanimous vote

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Organizers of the Fulton Academy for Science and Technology Charter School could learn next month if they have passed the final hurdle in their bid to open the school in August in North Fulton. A spokesman for FAST said the petition is being reviewed

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MILTON, Ga. - A 32-year-old Woodstock man has been charged in connection with a fatal heroin overdose that occurred in October on Providence Road. Graham E. Williams III was arrested following an investigation by members of the Milton Police Department. On Oct. 21, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a Providence Road residence for a possible drug overdose. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Leslie G. Ivey, 28, Milton, apparently unconscious and being treated be emergency medical personnel. The victim was transported to North Fulton Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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Resident loses $9,500 in jewels ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Dover Avenue resident reported Nov. 29 that someone had taken several pieces of jewelry from her home, totaling more than $9,000. The victim told police two 14-karat gold tennis bracelets, a pair of 14-carat diamond earrings and an engagement center-cut diamond ring were all missing from her home. All told, the pieces are worth $9,500 in value. The victim said she suspects a contractor who did work for her in October.

Stolen cards used in $4K theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A resident lost her wallet Nov. 19 and reported someone successfully used one of her credit cards three times at a local store, each time for $4,000.

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Through investigation, it was determined that Williams had injected the victim with a lethal dose of heroin and then prevented others from summoning help when the victim began to show signs of distress. Williams was arrested on Dec. 4 by members of the Milton Police Department and charged with Felony Murder and Interfering with Calls for Emergency Assistance. He was arraigned in the Fulton County Court and remanded to the Fulton County Jail.

The victim told police she was at the Panera Bread restaurant on State Bridge Road about 11 a.m. when she realized her wallet was missing from her purse. She said her purse was in her possession all day. The wallet contained $480 cash, driver’s license and credit cards. One card was reportedly used within half an hour three times at the Target store on State Bridge Road. Each time, $4,000 was charged. The card was declined from two other Target stores in Roswell and Woodstock.

Employee caught on tape stealing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An employee is suspected of robbing his employer Nov. 16 after he was allegedly seen on security cameras robbing the safe. The area manager of Riverside Pizza said he was at home watching live surveillance footage from his Douglas Road store about 10:30 p.m. He said he watched as his general manager opened the store safe, cash register and change box and took out money. The suspect left for the night. The following morning, the area manager checked the store and found possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Samuel Philip Beauchamp, 23, of Yearling Chase, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 17 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of a scheduled I controlled substance.

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$1,500 missing from the store. No deposits of the money were made, he said.

Security guard, ATM robbed at gunpoint JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A suspect robbed an ATM and a security guard Nov. 24 at gunpoint on Jones Bridge Road. The security guard victim told police she was guarding a technician servicing a Jones Bridge Road Bank of America ATM at about 10 p.m. As the guard was turned to look at the ATM, a suspect approached from behind, took her service weapon from its holster and ordered her to the ground. The suspect then forced the technician at gunpoint to open the ATM’s safe. The suspect escaped with an undetermined amount of money. Police with dogs arrived shortly after the incident but were unable to find the suspect.

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See BLOTTER, Page 44 Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, suspended license, following too close, expired tag and no proof of insurance. ►► Dominick M. Mascolo, 61, of Grimesby Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Karen Helene Jolles, 54, of Broad Leaf Court, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 21 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI.

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The Answer to 5 Common Myths About Your Eyes By Samir Vira, M.D.

We have all heard advice from our parents, other family members, or friends about what to do to maintain or improve our health and lifestyle. You may have heard that eating carrots can improve your vision or wearing glasses all the time makes you dependent on them. But is this really true? Let us take a closer look at some of these myths. Samir Vira, M.D.

As you get older, do your eyes Cataract & Refractive naturally become weaker? Surgeon While certain conditions are more commonly seen in the older population, the eye’s anatomy remains relatively stable throughout your lifetime. Cataracts, which are commonly associated with aging, can certainly affect an individual’s vision. However, with the advancements in cataract surgery, cataracts can be addressed very safely according to the individual’s needs. Other conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, are seen more commonly in individuals over the age of 60. With regular eye exams with an optometrist or ophthalmologist, these conditions can be diagnosed easily and treated appropriately. Early diagnosis and management can often mitigate and prevent any permanent vision loss. Do cataracts need to be “ripe” before they are removed? Cataracts are the natural clouding of the lens in the eye.

They occur as a result of aging and slowly worsen over years as you get older. Diabetes and smoking can certainly accelerate the process of cataract formation. However, there is no known way to prevent their formation. There is no predetermined time schedule for when cataracts should be removed. Cataract surgery is indicated when it hinders your vision and affects your daily activities, especially reading or driving. A consultation with a cataract surgeon will allow you to understand how cataract surgery can be performed to help your individual needs. Does wearing glasses all the time makes you more dependent on them? As you get older, your eyes will certainly undergo changes requiring you to wear either prescription or reading glasses. In children and adolescents, prescription changes for glasses or contact lenses are fairly common and should be checked to maintain good quality vision. In middle-aged individuals, the onset of presbyopia, or the natural loss of the ability of the eye’s lens to change its focus, will make it difficult to see things up close. This natural phenomenon will require you to get reading or bifocal glasses. Presbyopia tends to slowly worsen from the mid-40s until the age of 60. This leads to increasing power for reading glasses or change in bifocal glasses. Will eating carrots will improve your vision? Maintaining a good diet is important for your general health. However, eating carrots on a regular basis does not lead to improved vision. Carrots contain a high content of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which is essential for the normal functioning of the retina, the inner lining of the eye that allows you to see. In the

United States, a normal diet contains an adequate amount of vitamin A and does not require the need for any supplements. Individuals with macular degeneration may benefit from the use of specific vitamin supplements to maintain and preserve their vision. Does sitting too close to the TV or reading in dim light will weaken your eyes? While squinting your eyes can certainly lead to eyestrain, fatigue, and rarely headaches, it does not cause any permanent damage to your eyes. Eyestrain is usually an indication for glasses or a change in your prescription for glasses in children and young to middle-aged adults. In older adults, this may be an early sign of the development of cataracts. Eye fatigue, especially at the end of the day, can be due to dry eye syndrome. This common condition can easily be treated with the use of over-the-counter drops, specifically artificial tears. Individuals who spend hours working in front of a computer screen can experience fatigue, as they tend not to blink as often. Taking short breaks during the workday can also alleviate these symptoms. Dr. Samir Vira is a board certified Ophthalmologist specializing in corneal disease, cataract surgery, and LASIK refractive surgery. He completed his medical school at Medical College of Georgia and went on to complete his internship at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago followed by residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He returned to Georgia to complete his fellowship at the Emory Eye Center. His hard work was recognized with the Chicago Ophthalmological Society’s prestigious Beem Fisher Research Award.

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Endres, Lin prevail in light voter turnout By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents elected two individuals to the City Council who never held office before in an election that saw only 3,190 (8.6 percent) voters go to the polls. Post 5 saw Stephanie Endres defeat Nazeera Dawood with 58 percent of the vote for the unexpired term that ends in 2017. Meanwhile Jay Lin won over Chris Coughlin with 53 percent of the vote in the Post 2 election. There was a runoff to fill the one-month unexpired term for Post 2 in which Coughlin beat Todd Burkhalter. Coughlin will be seated as councilman at the Dec. 14 meeting and see his term end Dec. 31. Endres and Lin each led their Nov. 1 elections with a plurality of the votes, but needed the runoffs to secure their majorities.

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Endres will have two years left on her term to serve, and Lin will serve a full four-year term. Ahead are issues of The District, solving the ever-present traffic dilemmas of the city, economic growth and meeting

the needs of residents who want more recreation and parks facilities but less taxes. Mayor Mike Bodker said he was disappointed LIN at the low turnout in both the general election and special election. “We could have had a special election earlier to fill two seats, but decided not to so we could give the voters a rest. Saving the money for a special election was only incidental. But given the low turnout, that seemed to have not worked,” Bodker said. “If I had it to do over, I would rather have gone ahead with the special elections. The only reason to wait was in the hope of getting more voter participation.” The Dec. 14 City Council meeting will have a full

Span over Ga. 400 to start after holidays By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Those who take the Encore Parkway Bridge across Ga. 400 to North Point Mall, take heed – for most of next year, it will be shut. The bridge is to be closed beginning in January 2016 as part of a widening and improvement project. The existing bridge over Ga 400 will be replaced and upgraded to accommodate anticipated future Ga 400 widening. “The new, improved bridge will provide safer pedestrian access between the retail centers and the trailhead to the Big Creek Greenway on North Point Parkway and the residential centers and Verizon Wireless

Amphitheater on Westside Parkway,” said Ann Hanlon, executive director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. She said the project was originally identified to be improved as part of the city of Alpharetta’s Livable Centers Initiative, which was a partnership with the NFCID. Begun by the NFCID, the nearly $18 million project will widen the existing two-lane bridge between Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway to include two 14-foot-wide travel lanes, two 6-foot-wide bike lanes, 8-foot-wide sidewalks, landscaped buffers on each side and a raised, landscaped median. A sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of North Point Parkway, using shared lanes to connect the new Encore Parkway bridge to the

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Post 2 Jay Lin 1,676 votes (53%) Chris Coughlin 1,514 votes (47%) Post 5 (unexpired term) Stephanie Endres 1,741 votes (58%) Nazeera Dawood 1,270 votes (42%) Post 2 (unexpired term) Chris Coughlin 1,661 votes (59%) Todd Burkhalter 1,152 votes (41%) complement of seven council members for the first time in a year. Endres and Coughlin will take their oaths of office. Lin will join them in January when Coughlin steps down.

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Preliminary construction is planned to start in fall 2015, with the bridge closure occurring from January 2016 through November 2016. existing Big Creek Greenway trail and parking area on the other side of North Point Parkway. The new bridge and roadway will include streetscape features such as trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture and architectural bridge elements. Preliminary construction is planned to start in fall 2015, with the bridge closure occurring from January 2016 through November 2016. The entire construction schedule is expected to last approximately 18 months. Halon said the actual bridge demolition will take place after the holiday shopping season. There are still many items that need to begin, she said, such as utility coordination and locations. Of the total projected cost of nearly $18 million, the NFCID is putting up a third of it ($6.2 million); the remaining funds will come from state and local governments, including the city of Alpharetta ($1.7 million), Georgia Department of Transportation ($8.4 million) and the State Road and Tollway Authority ($1 million). The NFCID is part of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. It aims to serve as a catalyst for transportation planning, investment and improvement. For more on the project and the NFCID, visit northfultoncid.com.

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City to revisit Barnwell plan, but problems remain same Residents spoke out against roundabouts but terrain leaves little room for options By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council voted to have another round of public hearings on improving Barnwell Road on the west side of the city. But council cannot change the physical limitations presented by the topographical problems that created Barnwell’s problems in the first place. “Barnwell Road was just a dirt road off Holcomb Bridge Road that did not even get paved until not so very long ago,” said city Public Works Director Tom Black. “What that area is mostly made of is hard rock. So if you try to do much grading it is going to get expensive in a hurry.” Widening Barnwell Road is not a viable option for many reasons, but cost would be one of the big ones. “You don’t want to make Barnwell a collector road and that’s what four lanes means,” Black said. “So widening is not a real solution,” he said. There are five or six subdivisions that have at least one entrance/exit onto Barnwell

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in addition to Barnwell Elementary School. Getting the children into the school and the commuters out of their subdivisions is the major

problem. Barnwell is a two-lane road that connects Holcomb Bridge Road on its south end and Jones Bridge Road on the north end. In addition to that, a Kroger shopping center fronts Holcomb Bridge Road at the southern end. Drivers seem to like to make a left turn off Holcomb Bridge then quickly make an illegal left into the Kroger, which can easily cause serious T-bone collisions on Barnwell. Several months ago, the city conducted some public meetings to explain what the difficulties about the road were and the best solutions to make traffic flow more easily and much more safely. “At that time we did not hear much in the way of objections. We wanted to make the lanes

wider and use roundabouts to give residents who live on Barnwell a safer way to enter the road,” said Deputy Director of Public Works Tom Udell. While the public reaction to the plan was strongly in favor of it, Udell did say there was not a large turnout – less than 100. So the City Council has charged Public Works with conducting another round of public hearings (dates not set yet). Since those meetings, there has been some discontent expressed – apparently by residents who did not attend the meetings – and that has caused the City Council to order another round of public hearings. However, the answers to solve Barnwell Road’s problems are fairly limited, Udell said. “The safety benefits [of roundabouts] are overwhelming. It would be irresponsible not to look into them,” Udell said. He noted that the kinds of accidents that occur in a roundabout are usually rearend crashes or acute-angle sideswipes. “These are not as severe or at the higher speeds at inter-

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sections that are not roundabouts,” Udell said. “There are no head-on or T-bone crashes which produce significantly higher numbers of injuries and are often serious injuries.” The main justifications for roundabouts are for better access and mobility. With several subdivisions using Barnwell for ingress and egress, the need is there to provide safer access to these residents. Roundabouts also slow traffic as is approaches these intersections. And on Barnwell that is a good thing, Udell said. The posted speed on the road is 40 mph. However, many cars go much faster and some have been clocked at up to 70 mph. Udell said the traffic on Barnwell traveling at the maximum speed of 40 mph is in the 85th percentile. That means 15 percent of the traffic goes faster than that. Around 14 cars a day consistently are doing 70 mph. While some have called for greater police monitoring of the speed limit along the 2.2-mile stretch of road, that is not an acceptable use of manpower nor are there many places where a patrol car could be

safely stationed due to the narrow width of the lanes. Normal lanes are 10 feet wide, but on Barnwell they are mostly 9 feet wide. Widening the roads even 1 foot will be expensive because there is a rock bluff on the west side of the road and a drop-off on the east side. “Roundabouts are much cheaper and more effective than traffic signals. Four-way stop intersections are simply less effective,” Udell said. Additionally, roundabouts lend themselves to being decorative and landscaped to offer visual appeal. Another serious problem for Barnwell residents is the lineof-sight issues. It is a curvy road and drivers can approach these curves without the ability to see far enough around them to slow down for traffic entering the road. Widening the road would mean cutting more deeply into the bluffs on the north side of the road. It is solid rock, which would make straightening the road quite expensive. The city will announce the times and places for the new round of hearings shortly.

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Marta moving up north, Acts of courage Is that really smarter? and grace abound There has been a lot of talk recently revolving around the MARTA rail lines being expanded farther north of Atlanta. I’ve heard both sides of the argument. Some people are excited about having access to more public transportation, while other people are opposed, citing the possibility of increased crime. Let me be the first to say that, while I’m not a huge fan of MARTA, I see plenty of positives in expanding public transportation into North Fulton and Forsyth. Granted, I try to ride MARTA only once a year, when it’s necessary to get home from participating in the Peachtree Road Race on the Fourth of July. Trains just kind of freak me out and make me very nervous. My brain seems only able to focus on the possibility of horrible freak accidents any time I’m on a MARTA train. That being said, however, I do like the idea of more public transportation. It would be nice to be able to go into the city – once a year or once a day - without having to drive down most of Ga. 400 to reach the nearest MARTA train station. It’s also great that people who don’t have access to their own vehicle can use public transportation to get to their jobs. Not everyone has the luxury of owning an automobile. I believe that is something we are missing up here in North Fulton and Forsyth counties. We have great amenities, but our traffic situation is deplorable. There are countless events happening all around us, but many times we choose to stay home because it’s not worth sitting in traffic. But with all the opportunities MARTA can bring us,

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... North Fulton and Forsyth are not immune to delinquency and bad behavior. there’s no denying it can also have its bad moments. Just this past week there was a shooting at one of the stations in Atlanta. A lot of opponents said the shooting was a perfect example of why MARTA shouldn’t move up north. But that’s a weak argument. If we’re going to eliminate venues or destinations based on whether they have been scenes of shootings, then maybe we should also ban movie theaters, public schools, holiday parties and the old Forsyth County courthouse. There were shootings at all of these places in the past two or three years. However, we still visit, work in and use them daily. Crime is just as widespread up here as it is in Atlanta. Granted, there are more concerns within the city, but North Fulton and Forsyth are not immune to delinquency and bad behavior. Just this past week there were two reports of drug house busts in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. And, a few years ago, a car was stolen right out of a driveway in my own neighbor-

hood. Thieves aren’t going to go into your homes, steal your TVs and then hop back onto the train. What stops them now from coming up to some of the wealthiest areas in the state and taking whatever they want? It still happens all the time, daily even. MARTA might bring more crime into our area, but only if we let it. And don’t the benefits of mass public transportation outweigh the negatives? This is part of how cities like New York, Chicago and London have flourished. I can’t tell you how many police reports I read each week about things getting stolen out of cars at night or while owners are in a store. And most of the time it was because the cars were unlocked or the items were left in plain sight, beckoning to would-be thieves. The car that was stolen out of my neighbor’s driveway was unlocked and had the keys left right inside. It’s up to us to keep our areas safer. We should have been practicing this all along, but that just isn’t the reality. MARTA or no MARTA, it’s a personal responsibility to keep your items and families safe. If MARTA comes to our region, it’s going to really help our communities. We will be able to get around more easily and fully enjoy our area. Employees who don’t own cars will be able to get to jobs more easily. Crime is already here, all around us. That won’t change. But giving our area the chance to flourish to its fullest capability? That is something we will all miss out on if we are held back by not having public transportation. Why wouldn’t we want to better our communities?

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South Forsyth War Eagles turn in season of excellence The 2015 South Forsyth War Eagles have completed a football season that will stand in the memory of fans and families for a long time. Not only did the War Eagles capture the 6-AAAAAA Region championship, they marched three games deep into the state playoffs. Then they squared off with the defending state champion, the Colquitt County Packers, who had not lost a game since the 2013 semifinals and sported a USA Today No. 2 national ranking. But Coach Jeff Arnette’s boys were not intimidated, not by a long shot. Taking a 10-zip

lead and then a 17-7 lead in the first half, they showed they had the heart and ability to play with that team. When the War Eagles came back from a 28-17 deficit to go ahead in the fourth quarter 31-28, they demonstrated real grit and determination. In the end, the game slipped away, but there is no denying what that team should take away from this season. They came together as a team, played as a team and accomplished so much as a team. They can be proud of the great season they had – a season of excellence.

So every year about this time I am convinced that I’m probably going to have to skip this year’s Christmas/ holiday column because I can’t think of anything to say. One of the things that I was having a hard time getting past was how many horrible events have been transpiring – dark, evil, debilitating and unworthy of humankind. And I thought about that for a long time and finally arrived here: For every act of hatred, for every evil event, for every unkindness, for every selfish decision, there are a thousand acts of light, kindness, courage and grace – you just don’t always see them or hear about them like you do with the bad stuff. It is worth saying again: For every bad act, there are a thousand good acts – every time, every day, always. It’s all around you in the person of your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your old friend from college, the new person at work or just some complete stranger who is stopping to change a flat tire, fostering a child, pulling someone out of a burning house, taking in a refugee family, baby-sitting, reading to you or just sitting next to your side, listening, buying groceries because they know you haven’t, praying with you – or for you, giving your kid a job, or, yep, trying to protect a co-worker, like one of the San Bernardino victims did when he wrapped his arms around a younger female co-worker and told her, “I got you,” as bullets flew out of two lunatics’ assault weapons. She lived. And though he died, his willingness to make that ultimate act of sacrifice for another person is what made me realize that, in the end, the bad guys will never win. Never. They will live by the sword and die by the sword and, in the meantime, the rest of the world will go on, sustaining each other because we are part of something so much greater than the darkness and our humanity will prevail. It took me about 60 years to figure that one out. But I

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get it now. I really do. It sort of feels like I have been sitting in a movie theater trying to watch a 3-D movie without those glasses and then someone slips me a pair and it’s like, “Wow! I can’t believe I have missed most of this!” So my Christmas column this year is a reprint of my column from 2005. I think it is more relevant than ever in light of everything that has been going on and it is also in honor of everyone who has ever helped out a stranger, a neighbor, a refugee, or any other person in need. I dedicate this to you with thankfulness and humility.

A (true) Christmas Story: 1946 Dec. 22, 2005 Much of Europe was in shambles at the end of World War II. Food was scarce, heating and gasoline were rare commodities, and many were without shelter. After the war, America helped rebuild Europe under the Marshall Plan. Hundreds of American companies were contracted to participate in the rebuilding efforts overseas – including the one involved in this account, J.A. Jones Construction Company, then based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with concerns in, among other places, Poland. On the particular night in point, an engineer was working late. His company’s contract was one of the largest in their history and the assignment to get the job done on time had been given to a hard-driving German immigrant with a reputation for meeting deadlines. The

It is worth saying again: For every bad act, there are a thousand good acts – every time, every day, always.

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Creek and restore reuse water “in house” through the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, its wastewater facility on Holcomb Bridge Road. Anderson said he made the recommendation after two studies authorized by the county showed Fulton could restore water reuse more cheaply and effectively by building new irrigation lines from the JCEC to its large users under county contract for irrigation than to restart and refurbish Cauley Creek. That has apparently ended

the opportunity for Johns Creek to recoup some of the cost of purchasing the property for parkland. Mayor Mike Bodker has hotly denied the competency of the two studies, saying they grossly overestimated the cost of restarting Cauley Creek and underestimated the cost of running new lines from JCEC on Holcomb Bridge Road. “I believe, while well intentioned, the county’s most recent report is entirely flawed,” Bodker said. “The county entered this with a presupposition on what they wanted

to do, and all this report did was give them the backup they needed to do it.” Bodker said just one example is the county’s flawed report underestimates $10.6 million to hook up the reuse system by at least 50 percent. “My worry is that, in looking at the expanded cost, Fulton County will come back and say, ‘Uh-oh, that is too expensive.’ And then use that as a justification to abandon reuse water altogether,” Bodker said. “I think you should make the decision on the real facts,

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not change the decision later.” Reopening Cauley Creek could be done more cheaply with the diversion of wastewater from the county’s Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Roswell. The county’s plan now is to buy treatment capacity from Cobb County and divert flow there. To come back into compliance with EPD, Bodker claims the county will simply cancel its existing contracts with Johns Creek reuse irrigation customers to come back into compliance. So rather than expand reuse water, it will end it. As he has pointed out before, the county has never considered expansion of commercial use of water with big users such as Alcon. If the county similarly miscalculates water needs for the other North Fulton cities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Milton, the results could mean another disastrous sewer moratorium. Meanwhile, Bodker bristles at the suggestion that the county has stepped into the Cauley Creek issue because the city now stands to gain if Cauley Creek is bought and reintroduced into the county wastewater system. “The acquisition of Cauley Creek could allow the county to postpone the $250 million expansion of Big Creek by as much as 10 years. That’s $250 million ratepayers keep in their pockets another 10 years,” he said. North Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann said she has been skeptical of the data that has been produced and studied it carefully. “But our staff and, more importantly, the county manager has stood behind the report,” Hausmann said. “He indicated everything in it is accurate and a good recommendation. The good news is the county had committed to re-establishing reuse program. That’s significant. “I’m putting faith in the county manager that he will deliver on re-establishing the reuse program.” There are still issues in the planning area, which will call for revisiting the water plan at least every 10 years to see if it is in step with what is really going on in the real world. That had not previously been the case. “Mayor Bodker is right on one thing. You don’t ever see anybody give up sewer capacity. That was part of the argument three years ago. And it didn’t make any sense to me then,” Hausmann said. There is room for another 5 mgd expansion in the JCEC if needed. With that in mind, Hausmann said she would like

The county entered this with a presupposition on what they wanted to do, and all this report did was give them the backup they needed to do it.” MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor

to see the county expand its water reuse plan rather than just serve its existing customers. “While I still have questions, I am putting faith in the recommendation of the county manager. He’s the expert, and he indicated that he stands behind the findings of the report. “We need to move forward. We’ve got to get Big Creek [expanded]. That’s a dire situation over there. I’m just glad that reuse is back as a priority for Fulton County,” she said. North Fulton Commissioner Bob Ellis said he did not see this as a Cauley Creek decision. “What we did was approve the best course of action to allow us to address the needs of all the residents for North Fulton for the years to come,” Ellis said. The county sought out a well-qualified company to conduct the evaluation of the competing assets and took input from all the parties, Ellis said. In doing so, the consultants looked at the different projections on population growth, what the projected needs would. “We looked at what would happen if growth really got out of control to see if there was redundancy in the system. We took into account all of that and looked at diversion possibilities,” he said. “So I view it as a decision to address the totality of our needs as opposed to a decision whether or not it made sense to buy Cauley Creek. The offer was made to purchase Cauley Creek, but that was just one factor in a more comprehensive analysis. “We think we have adopted the best path for all the residents,” Ellis said.

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Troops overseas send their thanks for holiday stockings filled with Barnwell candy last year. This year will be even better.

Barnwell PTA collects candy for troops JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elemenetary PTA’s Wellness Committee had its best candy collection ever and U.S. troops overseas were the beneficiaries. This year’s post-Halloween drive beat all prior records with just shy of 600 pounds of candy collected and donated to Operation Stars and Stripes.

Operation Stars and Stripes is an all-volunteer organization that supports American troops. The donated candy will be used to fill holiday stockings that will be sent to active duty military personnel this holiday season. Barnwell Wellness says EAT SMART. PLAY HARD.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – ACT1 Theater presents “Uh OH Here Comes Christmas,” a witty and heartwarming look at the joys, foibles and chaos of the holiday season. The musical is based on the works of internationally bestselling writer Robert Fulghum. Much like Fulghum’s acclaimed “All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” “Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas” is a collection of holiday vignettes linked by tunes as jolly as “Jingle Bells” and as poignant as “Silent Night.” Georgia Tech Engineering graduate Ty Autry is director and choreographer. Though this is his first directing job for ACT1, he appeared in the theater’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” in 2013 and served as dance captain for that show. Autry has encouraged his seven member cast of storytellers to mine Fulghum’s wonderfully simple tales to discover the humanity to be found in each. Between the story of a church Christmas pageant with a Mary riding a reluctant donkey down the aisle toward disaster; and the tale of a wedding of a mixed faith couple on the night of the winter sol-

If you go What: ACT1 Theater’s ‘Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas’ When: Dec. 4- 20, Fridays - Sundays Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Info: www.act1theater.com or call 770663-8989

Act1 Theater will perform the comedy show “Uh OH Here Comes Christmas” Dec. 4- 20. stice hoping for love everlasting, there is both poke-in-the ribs humor, and picture-perfect Norman Rockwell style Christmas memories. The show features Jenny Blevins, the Chorus Director for Chattahoochee High School, with Alpharetta resident Art Pashayan on the keyboard. “Uh Oh Here comes Christmas” opens on Friday, Dec. 4, and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends through Sunday, Dec. 20. Shows are Friday and Saturday Nights at 8: p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors age 60 and over and for children age 12 and under. For tickets and information go to www.act1theater.com or call 770-663-8989. ACT1 Theater is located inside the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. www.alpharettapres.com. —Jonathan Copsey

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Christmas trees fund church’s charities By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – So you have not gotten around to getting your Christmas tree yet? Well, you need go no farther than St. Brigid Catholic Church at 3400 Old Alabama Road to find a fine Fraser fir and support the missions of the church. For more than 15 years, the Men of St. Brigid have been selling North Carolina firs at Christmastime. Last year the group was able to give a check for $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity, among other charitable contributions, said Mike Pavelec, one of the MOSB parish members who spent a recent Saturday afternoon at the church’s Christmas tree lot. The lot is well attended with men who will help you choose a tree, lop off the bottom of it and drill a water hole to help keep it fresh all season. Then they will tie it on the roof of your car or deliver it to your doorstep for a nominal fee. The trees are varying sizes and priced accordingly – from

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Roswell Connect brings local businesses together Holiday party, networking order of the evening By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Six times a year, Roswell Inc., the city’s economic development arm, brings together local businesses and service providers at what are known as Roswell Connect affairs. The events provide an opportunity to network, get acquainted and have a good time. “It’s always bimonthly, and limited to Roswell businesses and Roswell service providers,” said Roswell Inc. Executive Director Steve Stroud. “It’s our way to connect the businesses in the community. Our most recent Connect gatherings were at Carl Black Buick GMC and at Country Club of Roswell. In February we’ll have it at the Computer Museum of America.” Dec. 2 was the annual holiday Roswell Connect always celebrates at Roswell City Hall in the rotunda. Roswell Inc. always uses the Connect

Roswell Connect sponsors City of Roswell Chase Bank Appen Media Group Gas South Mimms Enterprises SAFEbuilt gatherings to promote local restaurant and food purveyors. This time guests had an eclectic assortment of savory victuals from: • Pastis • Hola! Taqueria & Bar • The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill • Zoes Kitchen • 1920 Tavern • Brick House Pizza & Pasta • Pure Taqueria The next Roswell Connect will be in February at the Computer Museum of America.

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UNDER 40: Refreshing your technology 40 Jason Binder When was the last time you updated your technology in your small business? Have you upgraded your computers, servers, printers, scanners and software recently? A lot of small businesses rely heavily on technology to run and grow their small business, but often have issues because it’s old, out of date,or doesn’t work at all. A good starting point for identifying opportunities to refresh your technology is doing a complete inventory of everything you have, and how long you’ve had it. Knowing how many computers you have and how old they are, in addition to what operating system they are running, will allow you to make decisions on what to upgrade. Some computers may just need an upgrade to the operating system, while others may need to be trashed and replaced. A full inventory of technology may include printers, scanners, telephone systems, video monitors, servers, smart phones, GPS systems and the list goes on and on. With such a long list of tech-

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Editor’s note: The North Atlanta Business Post, an Appen Media Group publication, recently recognized 40 individuals under the age of 40 with outstanding accomplishments in their professional or extracurricular lives. Each week for the next 40 weeks, we will publish a profile showcasing one of these individuals. Visit NorthAtlanta BusinessPost.com for more info. At-Large Selection Age: 35 Title/Company: Financial advisor, Acolyte Advisors Jason Binder realized early on that he wanted to prioritize his life and focus on family, clients and community. After completing his MBA, he transitioned from being a business analyst in a corporate environment to a financial advisor for individuals and small-business owners. “As an independent advisor, I enjoy helping individuals work towards

achieving their personal goals,” he said. The position is a good fit for him, he said, because “I still have work to do but I am happy with where I am landing so far.” Binder said he BINDER places a quote form Eisenhower on the cover pages of his client reports: “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” “Once a goal in place, I am not afraid to change direction as circumstances and variables change,” he said. “I am less concerned with sticking to the original plan than I am with achieving a goal.” This goal is reached by working hard and keeping at it. He spends much of his free time with his family and working with Rotary, a group that honored him as the 2014 Alpharetta Rotarian of the Year. “I get to surround myself with a group of people that I admire, respect and thoroughly enjoy spending time with for fellowship and community service,” he said.

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Forsyth develops comprehensive plan By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan will soon be getting a face-lift of sorts. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. the job of providing the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan update. The amount will not exceed $255,000. Tom Brown, director of planning and community

development, will have $27,000 at his discretion for the project-specific website. “We definitely want to be able to collect input on our website through a survey,” Brown said. “What we are hesitant to do is open it up to that kind of online discussion forum.” The Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land-use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorporation of a shared vision for the community's future. The Georgia Planning Act of 1989 requires a local

government's comprehensive plan be updated at least once every 10 years. The county’s was last updated in 2012. Brown said work will start quickly in January 2016 for the kickoff hearing and community meetings, with community workshops set for March 2016. A first draft for the update, which will be compiled by two committees comprised of seven to nine members who aren’t chosen yet, will likely be out in August 2016. It will then go to the planning board before the board of commissioners.

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“UH-OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS!”

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. Dec. 4-20, 8 p.m. ACT1 Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Visit act1theater.com for more info.

EVENTS: 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 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

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE DRAKE CLOSET

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. 10, 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 6 – 8 p.m. More info: thedrakehouse. org/girls-night-out-at-thedrake-closet-2

MINI JOB FAIR

What: A mini job fair and job networking meeting featuring over 20 employers offering hundreds of job openings. When: Monday, Dec. 14, 12:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

MILTON COMMUNITY TOY COLLECTION GIGANTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALE IN MILTON

The Friends of the Milton Library will hold its first Gigantic Holiday Book Sale featuring some 10,000 gently used books. Saturday, Dec. 12. Historic Friends Barn, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton. Visit miltonlibraryfriends.org for more info.

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

WINTER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

What: Atlanta Workshop Players will conduct a camp during three full days during winter break. Plus attendees get to audition for Atlanta’s top talent agents. When: Dec. 28-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: The Atlanta Workshop Players Studio of the Arts, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, Alpharetta More info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “CATS” AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

What: The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. When: Through Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets available online. More info: playhousecumming.com

PET ADOPTIONS: PETSMART, ALPHARETTA

What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids.

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A community toy collection to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Drop-offs of new, unwrapped toys through Thursday, Dec. 17. Milton City Hall, Alpharetta Station No. 1, Fire Station #41, Fire Station #42, Fire Station #43 and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Visit nfcchelp.org for more info.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 770 343-8511

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COSTUMES, GAMES, ART CLASS, PRIZES!

What: Teens invited to this mini Comic-Con/DragonCon costume party day (with a contest with prizes!). Board and card games and a “How to Draw Comics” lesson taught by published comic artist. Bring your comic collections to swap or have evaluated. Receive one free comic book. Sponsored by the Friends of the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library. When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

IT’S WINTER STORYTIME AND CRAFT

What: Come and enjoy a story time all about winter with a fun craft to take home. Ages 3-5. When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

FAMILY VIDEO GAME NIGHT

What: Play video games provided by the library on the big screen. Compete with your own family or spar with other families! Registration required. Families only. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. When: Monday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

GEORGIA BRASS BAND FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Under the baton of founding conductor Joe Johnson, the ensemble will perform both traditional and contemporary seasonal works. Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee. Call Joe Johnson, 678-5172983, for more info.

NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUB

What: “Once Upon a Christmas” by Pearl S. Buck. When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

ALPHARETTA LEGO CLUB

What: Each week has a building theme. Use imagination, build, design and share creations with new friends. Ages 5-10. When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta For information call 404.613.6735

ROSWELL LEGO CLUB

What: Legos are provided, but do need to stay at the library. All ages welcome. When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB

What: “Pegasus Descending” by Carla James Lee Burke. When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

YOUTH BOOK CLUB

What: Book discussion with team trivia and snacks! Registration required. Books available on a first-come, first checked-out basis. Ages 9-12. When: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: NORTH POLE LIMITED HOLIDAY TRAIN

What: Create special memories onboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad

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Museum’s iconic North Pole Limited, offering festive train rides on vintage railcars. When: Through Dec. 26 Where: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. More info: tvrail.com

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 More info: visitroswellga.com

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 play land perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding. When: Opens Nov. 27 Where: Lanier Islands, 7000

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NFCC SANTA SHOP TOY DRIVE

What: North Fulton Community Charities’ annual holiday program providing toys and gifts to low-income children in the North Fulton area. Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/or sponsor a family in need. When: Until Sunday, Dec. 20 Where: NFCC, 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell More info: nfcchelp.org/ holiday

RUMC CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT

What: Experience the spirit of the Christmas season as the 110-voice Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael O’Neal, Celebration Ringers under the direction of Lisa Stover, organist, Tom Alderman and Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra present a concert filled with favorite holiday music. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Where: RUMC Sanctuary, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF ATLANTA’S ‘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

THE ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: ASC’s holiday tradition includes some Dickens, a bit of song and a lot of holiday cheer. When: Through Dec. 23 Where: The New Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: shakespearetavern. com

AURORA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY CAMP

What: “Jingle Bell Rock” acting workshop for elementary through high school students. When: Monday, Dec. 21, or Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both days Where: Aurora Theatre, 128 E Pike St., Lawrenceville

Cost: $35, includes pizza lunch More info: auroratheatre.com

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER”

What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an adaptation of the 1964 stopmotion animated special. When: Through Dec. 27 Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: The 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor. When: Through 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

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: 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

CHRISTMAS HIGH TEAS AT BULLOCH HALL

What: A delightful way to spend an afternoon in the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. Enjoy a delicious two-course tea served by ladies in period clothing, a complimentary glass of wine and a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. When: Teas will be Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 4 p.m. each day Cost: $45 per person Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: bullochhall.org/ high-teas.html

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT SMITH PLANTATION

What: Find festive decorations

CALENDAR throughout the house as the Roswell Garden Club’s favorite Christmas carols inspire each room’s theme. Refreshments and live music will enhance the evening. There will be demonstrations by garden club elves who will show how the decorations are done — and, perhaps you can take one home. When: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $20 with reservations (due by Dec. 5), $25 at the door; $18 for groups of 10 or more. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: 770-641-3978.

FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL TOY COLLECTION

What: 13th annual Ariel’s House toy collection to help 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 Ave., 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

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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

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

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

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

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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

CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT & MICHAEL W. SMITH What: Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, backed by a full symphony orchestra, will be a special holiday concert featuring Grant and Smith performing Christmas favorites and more. When: Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Where: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info: InfiniteEnergyCenter.com

CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT GSU’S RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

What: The Celtic Company presents Celtic Christmas: Music Dance and the Soul of the Season. When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Where: Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta More info: rialto.gsu.edu

JCSO 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

CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE

What: The joy of the holiday season begins again at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with Christmas at Callanwolde, a 16-day holiday celebration when visitors will enjoy the entire 27,000-squarefoot Candler Mansion decorated by professional interior and floral designers. When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, weekdays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sundays: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta More info: callanwolde.org

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Leukemia: Prompt diagnosis and expert care By Leslie Kerns A “leukemia” diagnosis can cause fear and uncertainty. It is a life-altering event for both the patient and family. Leukemia is a progressive cancer in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal cells. Indeed, this diagnosis can bring profound changes and treating leukemia is complex and demanding. When people are diagnosed with acute leukemia, their world changes from one moment to the next. One moment they were feeling well, the next they are faced with a serious diagnosis requiring immediate intervention. Every four minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and in 2015, there will be 54,

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needs to achieve the best outcomes. Oncologists and hematologists that specialize in the treatment of patients with leukemia will often have access to these specialized tests. Treatment for acute leukemia typically requires an initial admission to a hospital that can support the unique needs of leukemia patients. Support services such as nursing, blood banks, nutritionists, therapists and navigators help patients optimize their journey through treatment. Although, the journey is complex and overwhelming, with prompt diagnosis,

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FCHS drumline 13th in world, No. 1 in state Fundraising continues for 2016 competition By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Fundraising is an all-year event when you’re ranked 13th in the world for drumlines. With an eye on next spring’s WGI Percussion World Championship, Forsyth Central High School’s drumline spent the weekend of Nov. 27-28 performing for donations. They hope to build on their accomplishments from the world championship this past April in Ohio, where Central’s drumline received their firstplace standing in Georgia and 13th ranking out of all the high school drumlines in the world that competed. During the annual event, percussion groups participate in three rounds in different categories based on skill. They are ranked from basic to advanced, which is also called world, a division described as “the cream of the crop of the activity” by Tom Tucker, Central’s director of the drumline and marching

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band. “They take the top 15 groups to finals. It’s a big deal to just make finals. It’s great to get that performance.” Since beginning competition in 2005, Central’s drumline has been in the world finals seven times. This year was especially bittersweet as the drumline didn’t place in the 2014 competition, which Tucker said was heartbreaking. However,

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State championships at stake for Roswell, Blessed Trinity Games this Friday and Saturday at the Georgia Dome By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

to stop Calhoun on a fourthand-goal play with 11 seconds left to secure the win.

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Hornets and Blessed Trinity Titans will both travel to the Georgia Dome to play in the state championship games for their respective classes after both teams won in the semifinals last week in thrilling fashion. Roswell trailed Grayson by 3 with just 10 seconds remaining when Roswell quarterback Qunitarius Neely found A.J. Smith in the end zone from 35 yards out. Roswell will be playing the state championship for the first time since 2006, when they tied Peachtree Ridge for the state title. Blessed Trinity will be making their first-ever state championship appearance after ending Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak with a 12-7 victory last Friday. BT was able

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BT beats Calhoun to advance to state championship Titans make first state championship appearance Friday By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The phrase “defense wins championships” may be a football cliché, but Blessed Trinity’s defense was definitely instrumental in sending the team to their firstever football state championship this Friday after beating Calhoun 12-7. Although Calhoun entered the game averaging 234 yards rushing in their prior three games, Blessed Trinity held them to just 63 yards rushing on 29 carries. BT’s defensive line and linebacker core stymied the Yellow Jackets’ rushing game and controlled the line of scrimmage. The Titans’ secondary also limited Calhoun’s passing production, allowing 203 yards. BT’s defense also forced a safety on a sack, giving them 2 points, which proved crucial at the end of the game. After a third-quarter field goal from Brooks Hosea, Blessed Trinity took a 12-7 lead with two minutes remaining in the third quarter on a 28-yard rush from Garrett Dupuis, who weaved his way into the end zone after breaking multiple tackles. Calhoun’s ensuing drive would result in a punt, giving Blessed Trinity the ball back with 10:28 remaining in the game. Blessed Trinity’s offense was able to gain a single first down, but were forced to punt after only burning 2:46 off

Blessed Trinity ended Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak last Friday with their 12-7 win. the clock. The Titans’ offense would not field a play until the final play of the game, when quarterback Conor Davis kneeled to run out the final five seconds of clock. Calhoun’s drive, which began at their own 33-yard line, would account for 19 plays and take just under eight minutes. The Yellow Jackets began a string of short, bubble screen passes that led them to BT’s 48-yard line in four plays. However, Calhoun quarterback Kaelan Riley would watch the next snap sail over his head. Riley fell on the errant snap at the Titans’ 31-yard line, a 21-yard loss, to set up secondand-31. With desperation beginning

to creep in on the Yellow Jackets as the clock hit under five minutes remaining, Calhoun managed to gain a first down after a fourth-and-7 conversion. Calhoun’s Riley, a talented rusher from the quarterback position, kept the ball on multiple carries and completed two passes to set up the Yellow Jackets with first-and-goal from the 8-yard line with just 43 seconds remaining. Riley would run a quarterback keeper up the middle to the 4-yard line, and a timeout stopped the clock with 24 seconds remaining. Calhoun had a chance to possibly put the game away, but Calhoun’s Landon Rice

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dropped a sure touchdown pass at the 1-yard line. Though Calhoun had moved the ball effectively down the field, with their backs against the wall, BT’s defense stood tall. Thanks to the second-quarter safety, where Logan Craighead took down Riley while he was scrambling, the Yellow Jackets were forced to find the end zone on the final drive. On third-and-goal, Blessed Trinity’s Jake Rudolf nearly sacked Calhoun’s Riley, but Riley was able to maneuver away. In the process, Riley was forced to scramble and dove forward back to the line of scrimmage. Calhoun was forced to take their final timeout with 11 seconds remaining. With the game, and one team’s season on the line, Calhoun lined up for fourthand-goal. Out of the shotgun, Riley rolled to his right, but BT’s secondary played Calhoun’s receivers tight, forcing Riley to

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go through his progression. J.D. Bertrand pressured Riley into scrambling. Riley ran back to the middle of the field, where he attempted to avoid a sack by BT’s Matthew Castner. After cutting to his left to avoid Castner, Riley fell to the turf at the 4-yard line, ending Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak and sending Blessed Trinity to the state championship. BT’s defense gave up just one big play during the game when Riley connected to Kolby Reynolds for a 76-yard touchdown pass halfway through the second quarter. It would be Calhoun’s only score of the game. The Yellow Jackets averaged 44 points per game in their prior 13 games. Roswell’s QB Davis returned after missing last week’s game due to an injury. BT will play for their firstever state championship this Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome, where they will face Westminster.

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‘Hail Neely’ sends Roswell to the Georgia Dome Roswell advances to state championship with thrilling victory over Grayson By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com LOGANVILLE, Ga. — In a Roswell team full of Division I commits, senior receiver A.J. Smith has flown under the radar during much of the hype surrounding the Hornets. Throughout the season, he has been a reliable and talented target for quarterback Quintarius Neely, catching 17 passes for 256 yards with five touchdowns. Good numbers though they may be, much of Smith’s work, which includes a competency at blocking, has been overshadowed. However, on Dec. 4, Smith came down with a catch that will live on in the minds of Roswell players, coaches and fans forever. Trailing 26-23 with just 10 seconds remaining in the game, Neely threw a 35-yard bomb that found Smith at the goal line as Smith fell backwards onto his backside and into the end zone. Smith’s catch, his only reception in the game, would prove to be the game-winning — and state-championship-

berthing — play for Roswell. In what was a back-andforth affair, Roswell led 7-3 after the first quarter. With under four minutes remaining in the second, Grayson regained the lead on a 29-yard touchdown pass. The drive had been set up after a fumble by Neely, who fumbled three times throughout the game. However, Grayson’s touchdown was their only points off a turnover. A 38-yard Turner Barckhoff field goal tied the game just before the half at 10-10. Barckhoff’s next field-goal attempt in the third quarter would be blocked, but Roswell’s defense was able to stop Grayson’s offense on the Rams’ first two drives of the second half. The Hornets found the end zone again on a 14-yard rush from Sheldon Evans. Evans finished the game with 84 yards on 21 carries. However, Barckhoff would miss the PAT, giving the Hornets a 16-10 lead. Grayson responded quickly with a touchdown of their own, a 59-yard rush from Cameryn

Brent, and a made PAT gave Grayson the 17-16 lead. The game would remain scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter when Grayson’s Brent found the end zone again from 2 yards out. But perhaps Barckhoff’s missed PAT got into the head of Grayson kicker Will Van Pamelen as he sent the ensuing PAT wide, keeping the score 23-16. On Roswell’s next offensive play, Neely found Jayden Comma wide open along the sideline at midfield. Comma cut back to the other sideline and scampered down to the 4-yard line before he was pushed out of bounds. The 76yard reception set up Roswell first-and-goal. Comma finished the game

with six receptions for 139 yards. After a loss on first down, Neely attempted to find Comma on a corner route and pass interference was called on Grayson. Grayson’s defense held Evans out of the end zone on the next two plays before George Arowoselu scored on a sweep play. Barckhoff made the PAT to tie the game at 23-23 with 4:22 remaining. Roswell came down with an interception at their own 15-yard line, but were unable to get the go-ahead score, and were forced to punt. Grayson began the ensuing drive at their own 45-yard line with 1:36 remaining. The Rams wasted no time in setting themselves up for the go-ahead score. On their first play on the drive, Grayson QB Chase Brice found receiver Ernest Tiller at midfield and Tiller turned upfield and rushed all the way to Roswell’s 9-yard line. Roswell’s defense kept Grayson out of the end zone, but Van Pemelen’s 19-yard field goal gave the Rams a 26-

23 lead with just 42 ticks left on the clock. After two incompletions, Neely found Kendrick Jackson over the middle for a 30-yard gain to the Rams’ 35-yard line. Then, with Grayson rushing just three defenders, Roswell’s “Hail Neely” secured the win with that 35-yard pass to Smith at the goal line, where he fell backwards into the end zone, earning Roswell their first state championship appearance since 2006. Neely finished the game with 280 yards passing and 49 yards rushing. After the game, Head Coach John Ford addressed his players by saying, “I’m so proud to be your coach right now. I’m so blessed, humble and thankful that we can go to work one more week.” Comma said, “Nobody works as hard as us. Everyone was inside Tuesday while we [were] out in the rain. I don’t care what anyone says, we took what we deserve, and we’ve got one more.” Roswell will play Colquitt County in the Georgia Dome this Saturday at 8 p.m. Both teams are ranked in the top-15 in the country according to MaxPreps.com.

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See rumcjobnetworking.com for directions and agenda. More than 30 employers are expected to attend. The event will feature state Sen. John Albers as dinner speaker, and Maggie DeCan, president and COO of HoneyBaked Ham, who will sponsor the dinner and give-away, along with RUMC Sr. Minister Dr. Mike Long, a special gift to attendees. Speakers during the 5:45 p.m. dinner hour will include DeCan, Jay Litton, the Rev. Nancy Lane, newly hired job seekers and others. Workshops are offered throughout the day starting at 12:30 p.m. and are taught by local recruiters, outplacement service and human resources

ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) Job Networking is planning a big year-end wrap-up for area job seekers and employers Monday, Dec. 14, starting at 12:30 p.m. A dinner will be given followed by a “mini” job fair beginning with employer introductions at 7:55 p.m. and ending at 9:15 p.m. Employers will be bringing hundreds of open job opportunities and meeting interested candidates in person. Jobs are added daily to the ministry.

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the engineer thought of him, was actually a German war refugee in his early 20s with a young family. The engineer had Continued from Page 8 created the cleaning job for him to try to help. Jobs were engineer had already successscarce in Poland in 1946, but fully led the company’s Liberty so was money. The night beship building efforts in Panafore, the boy had not finished ma City in 1942 that reduced the cleaning and had been repthe amount of time required to rimanded. «Don›t forget the last build a Liberty ship from 134 offices on the right and don›t days to 41. He had also helped go home until everything is finguide the company’s efforts ished,» the engineer had said. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on He didn›t have time to manage the Manhattan Project – which ultimately produced the atomic a cleaning boy when he had bombs that ended the war. But deadlines to meet for a major construction project. And he now he was behind schedule, wouldn›t accept unfinished which was not OK. It was work – no matter how small. Christmas Eve 1946, somePriorities, for the engineer, where in postwar Poland. The were always clear. engineer was working into the Time passed. Europe was night to find a way to catch up. rebuilt. Three or four wars At home about 25 kilomepassed – depending on how ters away, the engineer›s wife and two young children waited. you count them. Fast-forward 46 years. I answered the phone Snow fell outside. It was bitat my home in Alpharetta. It terly cold. The children played was December 1992. A voice, near a fire. The engineer which I recognized as belonglabored over blueprints and ing to an old man, asked to concentrated. Crews, equipspeak with Mr. Appen. “Speakment, supplies of petrol and steel and transportations prob- ing,» I replied. The voice continued. «I apologize for lems reeled through his mind calling but ‘just in case,’ I did. as he worked out a plan. He I saw your name in the phone had responsibilities and a job to do. A noise outside the office directory and are you possibly related to H.V. Appen?» he distracted him. The cleaning asked. «staff,» which consisted of a «Yes,» I answered. «He was boy from the village, moved my grandfather.» I heard a sigh about the office. The «boy,» as

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Milton hosts NFCC toy collection MILTON, Ga. – The City of Milton is teaming up with North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) for a community toy collection to benefit NFCC’s Santa’s Shop this holiday season. Stop by any of the following locations to drop off new, unwrapped toy donations Monday, Nov. 30 through Thursday, Dec. 17: • Milton City Hall, 300 Deerfield Pkwy., Ste. F Milton • Alpharetta Station No. 1 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Fire Station No. 41 12670 Arnold Mill Road, Milton

• Fire Station No. 42 15240 Thompson Road, Milton • Fire Station No. 43 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton • Nothing Bundt Cakes 5230 Windward Pkwy #102, Milton To sweeten the deal, on Saturday, Dec. 12, the first 75 people who bring new, unwrapped toys to Nothing Bundt Cakes will receive free bundlets for a year. For more about the NFCC and their mission, visit nfcchelp.org. —Jonathan Copsey

State: Continued from Page 36 Dome this Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats and Titans will meet for the 13th time overall and the second time this season. Blessed Trinity defeated the Wildcats 24-10 on Oct. 16. Blessed Trinity was able to secure their first-ever appearance in the state championship game after a thrilling 12-7 win over 3A powerhouse Calhoun last Friday. Meanwhile, Westminster is proving that the time to get hot is always playoff time. After starting the season 2-3, the Wildcats have won their last seven games, including playoff games against talented Callaway, Adairsville and Cedar Grove teams. The Wildcats are coming off an impressive 28-7 win over Cedar Grove, who tied BT for the Region 6B championship. The Titans have been able to overcome multiple injuries, including losing running back Milton Shelton for the game against Jefferson and QB Conor Davis last week, to continue their undefeated season. Davis, who missed BT’s game against Dawson County Nov. 27, returned for the Titans against Calhoun. BT’s offense was held in check by Calhoun’s defense,

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but was still able to produce enough points for the win. The Titan’s defense was the story of the game, holding Calhoun to under 70 yards rushing after the Yellow Jackets entered the game averaging over 230 yards rushing in their prior three games. BT’s defense will take on a Westminster offense that has found their stride in the playoffs, scoring an average of 39 points per game in the playoffs. In their Oct. 16 game, BT’s defense held the Wildcats to just 174 yards of total offense, which was the exact amount Shelton ran against the Wildcats’ defense. Davis added 123 yards passing en route to the Titan’s 24-10 victory. However, the Wildcats’ offense is clicking on all cylinders. The Wildcats rushed for 146 yards last week against a talented Cedar Grove defense. Westminster’s defense has given up an average of 16 points per game in the playoffs. The matchup will be the 13th all time between the two schools, with the series tied at 6-6. After losing six of their first seven matchups dating back to 2004, Blessed Trinity has won the last five meetings. This will be the first postseason game between the schools. was going to tackle him, so he punched him in the face and the two began wrestling in the parking lot. The two walkers went into the store to use the phones when the driver started circling the parking lot before coming inside and restarting the fight on the floor. The walker’s friend reportedly tried to break up the fight, however the driver’s dad reportedly held everyone back so they could keep fighting. After a few minutes of fighting, the father and son left. They were located nearby. They claimed they were driving down the road when the walkers spit on the car, so they turned around. They admitted to the fights. However, there was no video from the parking lot fight. The men in the car declined to press charges unless the walkers wanted to. No charges were filed due to conflicting statements and lack of evidence.

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FAST: Continued from Page 1 earlier this year. If approved by the state, FAST Charter School will open in August 2016 to a class of up to 762 students in grades kindergarten through seventh, with eighth grade added the following year. The school’s mission, according to the petition, will be to “provide an education … with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … and to prepare children … to be creative innovators and problem

year began Dec. 6, and Chen noted a series of community meetings for FAST are also being planned. “The community meetings will help answer a lot of questions about the new additions to the charter like the expanded school day to include Innovation class, maker/innovation labs, and coding,” said Chen.

solvers.” A location for the school has not yet been announced, but Chen said it will be located in the North Fulton area. “We will release information about the facility once it has been secured,” said Chen. “Right now, we have many choices in facilities and all locations are suitable to be up and running before Aug. 1.” He noted interest in FAST has gone up significantly over the past few months following Fulton School’s approval of the petition this summer, and he fully expects a full enrollment when the doors open. Enrollment for the 2016-17 school

Enrollment is limited to residents of Fulton County, and a lottery will be used if applications exceed available seats. The proposal for the FAST charter school has been on a fast track since late last year when parents from the now-closed Fulton Sunshine Academy Charter School came together to try and open a new

school. The parents wanted the same experiences for their children that the Sunshine Academy offered, noted Chen, but with more parent control and better relationships with the Fulton school system. For more information about FAST, visit its website at www. FASTK8.org.

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DESK, Hooker 71.5”Wx82”Hx23”D. Lighted hutch. Purchased 2001. $500. 678-982-6360 BEDROOM SET: French-style girls 9-piece solid wood bedroom set in soft white with pastel accents. By Stanley. In very good condition. Set includes complete twin bed with box spring; under bed unit with two drawers; 7-drawer chest; 4-drawer desk with chair and two shelf lighted hutch; 3-drawer bachelor chest with twoshelf hutch; nightstand. Alpharetta pickup. $500. Contact for photos. waylock5@aol.com. 678.641.8415. COCKTAIL TABLE, beautiful, glass, like new, $300/obo. 770-476-7090 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678591-0450

Household MOVING SALE! Bedroom suite, couch, coffee table, leaf table and bar stools, kitchen and household items. Prices negotiable. Call Lori at 770-256-2410 Alpharetta FREEZER: Upright Westinghouse $50. 678333-4159. GE OverOven MW- SS, $50. 678-456-3738 GAS GRILL, hardly used. Good condition! $100. 770-476-7090 Amana Dishwasher, black. $50. 678-456-3738 REFRIGERATOR: Fullsize, top freezer. Extra fridge for garage! $50. 678-333-4159. GE Fridge, Black 25.5 cubic foot, $50 (no ice) 678-456-3738

GE Gas Range, Black, $50 678-456-3738 Moving Sale, everything must go! Selling all contents of townhouse. Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm. Call for more information: 470-558-8071

C O M P A C T WHEELCHAIR: Like brand new. $200. 678297-7629 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372 TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-3452372 Power recliner lift chair $100. 770-569-1103 Electric Hospital Bed and special extra long mattress. Paid $500. $200 for both. 770-5691103

Recreation

Waterfront, Outside Ga.

Pool Table, 8’. Balls, racks, cue stand, sticks. Slate base, Dark cherry, leather ball pockets. $850. 770-617-5943

BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC

BIKE: 12 speed Mt Fury Roadmaster, hardly used. $50. 678-333-4159

GOLF CART: Club Car. Trojan batteries with charger. Lights, horn. Excellent condition! $1950. 404-290-6364.

Outdoor basketball backboard, Dig it up! $10/negotiable. 770-993-1732 Air Hockey Table, 7’, like new, $400, 678-2328305 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-993-0835

Wanted to Buy

Wheelchair, lightweight, for travel, $50. 770-5691103

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215 VINYL RECORDS, used. Mostly classic rock. Call Karen 770-841-2414

Real Estate Acreage/Lots

Commercial Space for Lease

537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 12003600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2300. 404-934-7307

Home for Sale

1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr./ Murphy Dr. (secluded drive) in Cherokee County. Wooded with mature hardwoods, sloped lot. All utilities at road. $50,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

65 Rainey Drive, Dawsonville 3BR/2BA Ranch with front and back porch. Fenced in yard, extra storage in exterior entrance crawlspace. Freshly painted. $155,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

Commercial Space for Sale

2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

5000 Sugar Creek Drive, Sugar Hill 3BR/2.5BA This property currently has a tenant, which may stay/go, No HOA. Close to P’tree Ind Blvd. and Hwy. 20, minutes from Lake Lanier. “As Is” $148,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

Home for Sale

Musical Instruments CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787

Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-6177092

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POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410

WANTED: CAR 1968 Mustang Fastback, restored original or Restomod, Automatic ONLY. No clones, tributes or project cars. Serious adult buyer in Alpharetta. Ed 470-222-1595

Riding Pedal Tractor, childrens’ John Deere, green and yellow, with trailer. All metal, dealer sold new. Kept indoors, excellent condition! $185. 470-395-6526, 205-394-4658

Country Ranch

TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404345-2372

Miscellaneous

Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

Business Services

175 River Oak Dr. Dawsonville, Ga 30534. 3/2 charming ranch home situated on a large lot. Beautiful back yard with blueberry bushes, apple trees and an herb garden. Well maintained. Move in ready. $154,900 Kelly Gillian KWCP 678341-7400 office, 770654-0447 cell Kgillian@ tds.net

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115 Founders Cove Johns Creek, Newly updated Weiland 5BR/2.5BA culdesac home in desirable Haynes Landing. Brick front, granite countertops in kitchen, freshly painted inside & out, new roof, built-in bookcases, 5th rm in bsmt can be separate apt. Extra storage building, oversized garage. Excellent schools. Walk to Newtown Pk. $320,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

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Notice is hereby given that Renasant Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire by merger KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia. It is contemplated that all the offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 no later than January 11, 2016, the 32nd day following December 10, 2015. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. December 10, 2015. December 24, 2015. January 7, 2016. Renasant Bank, Tupelo, Mississippi. KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia

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