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Johns Creek sees snowy weekend Johns Creek turned into a winter wonderland this past weekend when snow started falling all around the city. Residents got into the Christmas spirit by holding snowball fights, sledding and building snowmen. Chris Moore (left) and son Owen show off their snowman. Read more, Page 30.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman reported Dec. 7 that $3,500 worth of Christmas decorations were stolen while her apartment underwent renovations.

The woman’s personal belongings were moved to a different unit at WoodBridge Apartments during the renovations.

Some belongings, mainly Christmas decorations, were left locked in the patio storage area at her request, since the patio was not part of the renovations.

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Car taken overnight from woman’s driveway JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported Dec. 3 that her 2013 white Kia Optima was stolen from her driveway at some time during the night.

The woman said she parked her car in the driveway around 6 p.m. that night. It was unlocked with the key still inside.

Around 3 a.m., the woman awoke because of “loud banging” noises outside but did not see anything outside the window.

It was only after she got up around 9 a.m. that she realized her car was missing. In the front yard next to where the car had been parked were credit cards, her wallet and other contents from her purse. The $175 Louis Vuitton purse and a workout bag filled with supplements were taken along with the car.

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The missing items included 75 ornaments, heirloom ornaments, a nativity set and a patio table.

The assistant manager said that she was the only person, other than the renovation company, that had a key to the apartment.

Management changed the patio locks and secured the key in a safe. There were no security cameras in the area.

be a student loan relief company swindled him out of $900.

The man told police that in April, he was contacted by the organization on the phone. He said the company and caller seemed legitimate because the representative had the man’s full name, address, school history and loan amount. In return, the man provided the caller his Social Security number and bank information.

After several months of payments, totaling $900, the man decided to check the legitimacy of the caller. He called the company and was told that no payments from him for his loans had been received.

The man said he immediately called his bank to close his account and froze his credit.

Computer stolen from workplace ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee found Dec. 1 that their facility’s computer room had a busted window and a computer was missing.

The employee came into work at 8 a.m. at The Lakes at Windward, only to notice that a $3,000 desktop computer was missing.

Police later found that a window on the north side of the building was smashed out with an unknown tool.

The table that the computer had been sitting on was broken and laying on the floor.

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Security footage showed a dark-colored car pull into the leasing office and a man with a skull cap and a light-colored hoodie break the window at 12:30 a.m. The unknown man appeared to be 5’11” and approximately 170 pounds.

Footage showed the man breaking the window and jerking on the computer until a cable finally broke, freeing it. The table fell and broke during the struggle.

Thief takes $250K from bedroom FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man reported someone broke into his house recently and stole $250,000 in $100 increments from his bedroom closet.

The 75-year-old man said the glass on the backdoor of his home on Prestwick Circle was smashed, and he found the master bedroom was the only area of the house ransacked. The drawers were dumped out and the clothes were scattered. The cabinets in the bathroom were all open, and the items were also on the floor.

His 71-year-old wife went into the master bedroom closet and noticed the money missing.

Scuff marks were found on the ground consistent with someone crawling on the ground to avoid setting off motion detectors in the home, according to detectives. The man said he did not set the alarm before leaving the house.

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State plans to open portion of Ga. 400 by Christmas

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The state is working hard to finish construction on the southbound portion of Ga. 400 in Forsyth County and hopes to have some of it open before the holidays.

According to Project Manager Richard O’Hara with the Office of Innovative Delivery at the Georgia Department of Transportation, construction is continuing on the southernmost four-mile southbound section of the highway.

“The contractor is continuing to work on the inside shoulder paving and median finish grading,” O’Hara said.

“They will then have grass, guardrail and joint work before final striping. The current goal is to have the four-mile section southbound to McFarland Park-

way open before the Christmas break.”

However, the predicted cold and wet weather may affect that timeframe, he said.

“Completing the last one-mile concrete paving gap between Exits 13 and 14 is being affected by the holiday period weekend lane closure restrictions,” O’Hara said.

This is part of a widening project to construct one additional 11-foot travel lane, a 10-foot inside shoulder – 8 feet of it paved – and a 10-foot paved outside shoulder in each direction on Ga. 400 from McFarland Parkway to Ga. 369.

Totaling nearly nine miles, construction began in 2015 and is estimated to be completed in September or October 2018.

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working in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation and funds for the $56 million project come from the transportation bond passed by the county and the state.

In September, the final section of the northbound widening project was opened to traffic. Opening the final 3.5mile section between Bald Ridge Marina Road and Keith Bridge Road completed the northbound side where work began in June 2015.

Drivers are able to drive in the new lane for the entire 14 miles on Ga. 400 northbound.

Widening efforts on the southbound side of Ga. 400 began in May and the first four-mile section is expected to be opened by January 1, 2018.

Additionally, work is planned to begin in 2019 for the McGinnis Ferry

Road at Ga. 400 interchange. This $30 million project runs less than half a mile from Bethany Bend to Union Hill Road. It consists of constructing a full diamond interchange on Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road.

The project would add northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes on Ga. 400 south to Windward Parkway ramps and north to McFarland Parkway ramps of the existing McGinnis Ferry Road bridge, which would be replaced.

McGinnis Ferry Road would be widened to four lanes on the Fulton County side of Ga. 400 and to six lanes on the Forsyth side of Ga. 400, including a curb and gutter with 5-foot sidewalks and/or a multi-use path. Right and left turn lanes would be added and a proposed bridge would be designed to span the future managed lanes on Ga. 400.

Alpharetta continues work on downtown parking strategy STEM school remains concern for City Council

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As Alpharetta develops a strategy to address a pending parking shortage downtown, city officials are focusing on Fulton County Schools’ new STEM learning center as a potential problem.

The new school, set to open in 2020, is expected to draw some 1,500 students to the old Milton High School campus just a block west of Main Street and right across the street from the city’s new $6.9 million parking deck.

Early plans call for 440 paid student parking spaces on the STEM campus.

Meanwhile, the city deck will have four levels and 263 spaces which

Last week, Katie Reeve’s guest column “Fulton Schools transparent with Alpharetta about STEM campus parking” ran in the Herald. Read it online by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ya8mrnrz officials say they plan to offer free to downtown visitors and shoppers.

City Council members raised the issue Monday night and at another workshop Nov. 27 with Joel Mann, senior associate at Nelson/Nygaard Consulting, which is coordinating a parking management system for the city’s downtown.

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So far, the city is weighing a number of options for parking management, including metered parking and time limits.

It is also calculating a per-space cost new or expanding businesses should pay REEVES if they are deficient in the number of parking spaces on their own property.

Turning to the school issue, Mann suggested one solution would be to institute validated parking for the garage, which would discourage KENNEDY students from using the deck.

Other patrons, he said, could get their tickets validated at any of the downtown businesses.

“Ultimately no one should be paying with this kind of validation program,” Mann said.

Councilman Mike Kennedy suggested keeping the deck closed until 9 a.m. – well after classes start – then opening it up for public use. However Kennedy said the school district hasn’t ironed out its curriculum yet, and no one knows whether students will be free to go in and out of the school throughout the day.

For weeks now, the City Council has been expressing concern over whether a facility it is funding and designing for public use will be swallowed up by

It seemed the City Council was hugely surprised that we were putting this school in there, and they didn’t know before they committed the dollars to the parking deck...We’ve always told the city that there would be a school there.”

KATIE REEVES Fulton County School Board Member students at a school they say is not providing enough of its own parking.

Mayor David Belle Isle has suggested the school – if it were under the city’s jurisdiction – would not pass zoning requirements for parking.

“I think it’s fair for us to be concerned because right now I’m not hearing any consistency in how they want to operate [the school],” Councilman Chris Owens said.

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART XI

Jury acquits citizen journalist of felony obstruction charge Tisdale faces sentencing on single misdemeanor obstruction conviction

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Local citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale is no stranger to courtrooms.

She can often be found with her video camera in hand or on a tripod recording meetings of local government entities and then uploading them to her website, aboutforsyth.net, typically unedited.

As someone who strives to monitor and record local government proceedings, she has had her fair share of arrests, trials and clashes with elected officials.

But in November 2015, she was indicted by a Dawson County Grand Jury on charges related to her refusal to leave and stop videotaping a Republican political rally August 2014 at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville.

A Dawson County Superior Court acquitted Tisdale of misdemeanor criminal trespass and felony obstruction of an officer Dec. 4, but found her guilty on a misdemeanor charge or obstruction of an officer.

Sentencing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18 at the Dawson County Government Center, 25 Justice Way. At the 2014 rally, Tisdale, 54, who lives in Roswell, was filming multiple Republican candidates and lawmakers, including former state Attorney General Sam Olens and Gov. Nathan Deal.

Both Olens and Deal were served subpoenas for the trial. Deal was excused from testifying, but Olens said he “wasn’t bothered by the video camera” because elected officials should assume they’re being recorded.

Tisdale was asked to stop recording

by Johnny Burt, owner of the farm, or to leave. When she refused, former Dawson County Sheriff’s Capt. Tony Wooten then tried to escort her off the property. She then allegedly kicked and fought with the officer, which resulted in the charges against her. She claims she didn’t know who Wooten was at the time.

Witnesses have said they heard Tisdale ordered twice to stop filming before Wooten then removed her. However Tisdale said she wasn’t asked to leave but just forcibly removed.

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After Nydia Tisdale testified recently, she was found guilty of one misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

A video shows a hand being put over the lens as Tisdale was forcibly removed from the property. Tisdale apparently repeatedly asks Wooten to identify himself. Toward the end of the video, Tisdale and Wooten aren’t seen on screen, but yells of “stop hurting me” can be heard from Tisdale.

Olens testified he heard a “shriek that came from a lot of pain.”

Wooten said he had, in fact, identified himself to Tisdale and decided to arrest her after she would not cease filming.

During Tisdale’s testimony Nov. 27, she said was “pinned face down in pain and terror” when Wooten reportedly pressed her against a counter from behind.

“With him pushing his groin against my buttocks I felt like I was being raped with my clothes on,” Tisdale said while testifying. “It was so quick and abrupt and immediate and hostile. It made no sense to me. I learned his name when handcuffs were being placed on me.”

The video from that day was shown in trial with Assistant District Attorney Conley Greer going through frame by frame to show the space between Tisdale and Wooten.

However, Tisdale maintains she was bruised and was in “excruciating” pain.

She told jurors she had permission to film the event and that was backed up in 2014 by Olens.

“If we stand for anything as a party, what are we afraid of having a lady with a camera filming us?” Olens said. “What are we saying here that

shouldn’t be on film? What message are we sending that because it’s private property they shouldn’t be filming it?”

Tisdale said she saw advertisements for the rally that promoted it as an open event, which she said includes herself as a member of the public. She also says she spoke with Johnny Burt’s wife, Kathy, who she said knew Tisdale was coming to film and was fine with it.

This isn’t the first time Tisdale has seen the inside of a courtroom.

In April 2012, she was removed during a Cumming City Council meeting after Mayor H. Ford Gravitt asked the chief of police to remove the camera from the auditorium.

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In 2014, Nydia Tisdale was reportedly forcibly removed by then Dawson County Sheriff’s Capt. Tony Wooten.

To view the entire incident at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in 2014, visit: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=du0CxpnxfqM “We don’t allow filming inside of the City Hall here unless it’s specific reasons, so if you would remove the camera,” Gravitt said during the meeting.

When Tisdale informed the mayor of the state’s Sunshine Laws, which had been updated that same day and which give citizens the right to record open meetings, Gravitt said the matter wasn’t up for discussion. He proceeded to have Tisdale and her camera removed from the meeting.

Following the incident, Tisdale filed suit against the city, and the case was settled in 2015 when the city agreed to pay Tisdale $200,000.

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As a journalist, the freedom of the press granted to me and my fellow professionals is something I take seriously and appreciate wholeheartedly.

More often than KATHLEEN STURGEON not, when I introduce myself at Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com meetings, events or anything I’m trying to cover for the paper, people immediately do whatever they can to help me get the full story.

All I have to do is say my name, give my credentials, flash my press pass or hand out a business card and I’m verified and ready to continue what I was doing.

But for people like Nydia Tisdale who are self-proclaimed citizen journalists, trying to get the full story can be nearly impossible sometimes.

Tisdale is a known fixture in local politics as someone who attends and films as many government meetings as she can. Usually, she also doesn’t have a problem when she comes in and sets up her camera and tripod.

But she’s had her fair share of trouble, including in 2014 when she was forcibly removed

by Dawson County Sheriff Capt. Tony Wooten from Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville during a political rally.

She went to trial last week and was found guilty of one misdemeanor count of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, but was found not guilty of a felony charge for obstruction and criminal trespass misdemeanor.

Tisdale claims she was in pain when she was removed and that she had permission to film. Wooten said he told her who she was, which she said didn’t happen.

No matter the verdict, to hear stories like this are frightening in our field.

While Tisdale may not have the official title of “journalist” to back her up,

Read the Black Box Special Report “Jury acquits citizen journalist of felony obstruction charge,” Page 6. she is still a member of the public who attended an open event and was filming for those who were unable to be there in person.

I’ve watched her video from that day and it seems like she was minding her own business until some people with power decided they didn’t want to be filmed anymore just because they said so.

Former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens was at the event, took a photo with Tisdale prior to this incident and testified last week. He summed it up well when he said all elected officials should assume in this day and age they are being filmed.

How can we truly know what’s going on behind closed doors in the governments we are required to abide by if they won’t let a local woman film a few campaign speeches at a pumpkin patch?

If this is what happens when being filmed, in public and with multiple big-name witnesses, what do we need see?

Nydia Tisdale is fighting the good fight for transparency for everyone, not just official, professional journalists. She attends meetings we are unable to due to time constraints and gets her videos, or Nydios as she calls them, out to us quickly and typically in full form with minimal editing.

As a reporter, I appreciate that.

I’ve watched some of her videos for stories.

If we decide to now start censoring what she’s doing, transparency will just get cloudier.

Keep up the great work, Nydia. I stand behind you.

How can we truly know what’s going on behind closed doors in the governments we are required to abide by if they won’t let a local woman film a few campaign speeches at a pumpkin patch?

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Give the girls a chance My friend was pessimistic. She said there was no chance Team USA would even reach the knockout stage of the 2014 World Cup, let alone win a game if they got there. I, on the other JOE PARKER hand, believed that Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com they were a given for the Round of 16 and that winning that game was a distinct possibility.

So, as sports fans do, we had an informative and polite discussion, with each of us explaining in great detail the merits of our argument while the other listened intently to understand our point of view.

And if you believe that last sentence, you are clearly not a sports fan.

What we actually did is call each other idiots while hurtling personal insults laced with beer-breath.

It’s not the fact that I turned out to be right that I remember this minor conversation from over three years ago, I’m not that petty (I was right Hannah.

Ha!). No, the real reason this conversation has stayed with me is what my friend said after I began talking about the U.S. women’s chances in the 2015 Women’s World Cup. “Ah, who cares,” she said. “Women’s soccer sucks.”

I was not only floored by the statement itself, but by its source. My friend had been a collegiate soccer player. She had received a scholarship and debtfree education thanks to the sport she now said “sucks.”

It is an unfortunate truth, but no matter the positive strides that have been made in girls and women’s athletics, the attention is nowhere near the same for the boys.

I’ve heard many arguments as to why. The boys are bigger, faster and stronger, and that leads to a game played on a higher level, seems to be the general consensus.

Generally speaking, I can agree with that. But at the same time, we are not talking about girls with the skills and athleticism of 4-year olds picking their nose in left field while the ball rolls past them during a little league game. We are talking about, especially in high school sports in North Fulton and Forsyth County, top-tier athletes who are not only fun to watch, but show that

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Charities group announces support for deferred action on young immigrants

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The decision to rescind the national Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy earlier this fall is hitting home for families in North Fulton. And North Fulton Community Charities are already seeing its effects.

“In all of our areas and programs, we’ve seen an impact,” said NFCC Director of Programs Eden Purdy.

“From families not coming for food, not coming out for basic needs assistance, financial assistance – because people are afraid of coming out of their homes.”

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was created in 2012 it help undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as minors to obtain a two-year renewal of deportation proceedings along with a work permit.

North Fulton Community Charities says 24,400 people in Georgia are currently enrolled in the program which is expected to phase out starting in March, unless Congress replaces it with comparable legislation.

Charity officials say they see approximately 100 people a year as part

of their application process for DACA. But since January, those numbers have decreased “tremendously” as people have dropped out, left the state or seemingly disappeared.

In fiscal year 2016, the charity says 153 individuals enrolled in its GED program.

More than a quarter self-disclosed DACA as their reason for enrolling. Of the 108 students who have graduated from the GED program, almost half were DACA recipients.

“That’s a huge demographic in our community that supports our workforce and economic growth,” Purdy said. “It was a way for those undocumented immigrants who were young children to be able to work and drive legally. To take that away from them will really hurt our community and workforce.”

With the changes to national policy under the Trump Administration, the charity has seen a 31 percent decrease in Hispanic participants in the first quarter of 2017.

During NFCC’s fiscal year 2017, the organization assisted 4,131 Hispanic clients - about 44 percent of the total clientele served.

Likewise, almost half of their GED

If DACA goes away, then we’re back to having a group of immigrants who don’t have any options except to work illegally and to live in fear.”

EDEN PURDY NFCC Director of Programs

program students are DACA recipients.

Many of them went on to Perimeter College and other surrounding institutions.

One recipient currently studies at Gwinnett Tech for engineering. Because of DACA and obtaining his GED, he no longer needs government or private assistance from NFCC to support himself.

“One story that always stayed with me is one where a young man started as a bus boy at a local restaurant and

he came to English classes and applied to DACA in 2013,” Purdy said. “In 2014, he did receive his DACA status, he was able to drive and got his driver’s license. Because he had learned English and he had his DACA work permit, he was able to get a job as a waiter at a restaurant.”

With the help of DACA and NFCC, the man was able to successfully transition from not working legally and being paid in cash to working legally and paying taxes.

“He was actually contributing to government services and our economy and our community, while he was earning enough income to support himself,” Purdy said.

“If DACA goes away, then we’re back to having a group of immigrants who don’t have any options except to work illegally and to live in fear,” Purdy said.

“It’s a sad situation.”

The NFCC Board of Directors said in a statement that the organization “supports continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and supports legislation that protects recipients from deportation.” Representatives of NFCC have already reached out to state legislators to protect DACA recipients.

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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. These Scouts all passed their Board of Review on Oct. 26 at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Omar Kayyali of Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a 220 foot mulched pathway for students to use for fire drills/escape route at Fulton Science Academy.

Avery Hellen of Troop 841, sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, designed and constructed an outdoor learning center, which consisted of 10 benches and a podium for the Archibald Smith Plantation Home.

Praneet Ramakrishnan, of Troop 841, was sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of a performance of six picnic tables and landscaping for the outdoor area located at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Andrew Ford of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a four wooden gabled dog houses for Fair Oaks Mobile Park.

Derek Rehberger of Troop 87, sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and creation of a new Rabbit Hutch for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Ojas Nadkarni of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a wooden fence on a trail

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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Omar Kayyali, Avery Hellen, Praneet Ramakrishnan and Andrew Ford. In the bottom row, from left, are Derek Rehberger, Ojas Nadkarni, Nathan Hillman and Michael Schneiderman. at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Nathan Hillman, of Troop 2143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the planting of 50 junipers for erosion control and the construction of two benches for Bald Ridge Lodge, an organization that helps boys ages 12-21 with fractured families.

Michael Schneiderman, of Troop 1818, was sponsored by the North Metro office of the Marcus Jewish Community Center. His project was the design and construction a walking path to a seating area for the natural woods located at Newton Park Dog Park. This project included the creation of a seating area complete with three wooden benches.

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New Eagle Scouts announced for Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. These Scouts all passed their Board of Review on Oct. 26 at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Zachary Tennessee of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a fire pit complete with four benches for St. James United Methodist Church.

William Haygood of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and painting of a large map of the United States for Alpharetta Christian Academy.

Gavin Moye of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of a large Children’s Story Board. He also replaced old signs and constructed of an herb garden at the Alpharetta Community Garden located at Wills Park.

Nolan Waldschmidt of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of an outdoor lunch area at Bridgeway Christian Academy, which included the design and construction of a privacy fence and garbage enclosures.

Maanas Purushothapu of Troop 3143, sponsored

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Three local brothers racing to success Halder brothers rising through the ranks of Legends racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We’re not generational racers,” he said. “I just liked it because it was the only sport I could do with all three of

them and [Bill Thomas Raceway] was right down the street from our house.

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

The brothers had an unprecedented

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After both qualified in the third row, Harrison was able to charge to the

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CHRISTMAS GALA AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

Enjoy this 12th anniversary celebration featuring the full Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and Christmas Gala Chorus, with traditional Christmas music. Tickets are $32 for adults, $27 for seniors, $16 for students. The show will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. For more information and tickets, visit johnscreeksymphony.org.

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“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES:

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $8 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com/the-nutcracker ATLANTA BALLET When: Dec.8- 28, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

HOLIDAY EVENTS:

PAJAMA PARTY WITH SANTA What: Children come dressed in the holiday PJs, enjoy snacks, a craft, and watch “Polar Express” on the big screen. For all ages.

When: Friday, Dec. 15, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $38 for residents, $57 for nonresidents More info and registration: roswellgov.com CENTENNIAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL What: Bring the family and enjoy photos with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, facing painting, and more, all while benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell Cost: $5 for two tickets and $1 for each additional ticket More info: JonesL1@fultonschools.org NORTHBROOK UMC’S LIVING NATIVITY What: All are invited to see the annual Living Nativity on the front lawn, including live animals. There will be snacks and crafts for children.

When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

SANTA’S VILLAGE IN ROSWELL What: Visit Santa’s Village and explore eight displays with lights, trains and animated characters. Donations go to Toys for Tots.

When: Through Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m.

Where: 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell More info: northfulton.com AVALON ON ICE What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com SANTA AT AVALON What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos.

When: Nov. 19-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS:

DIVORCECARE What: DivorceCare is a biblically based 12week course and support group that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/ divorcecare or 770-261-1781 GRIEFSHARE What: GriefShare is a biblically based 13week course and support group for people who have lost loved ones that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/grief or 770-261-1781 MITTIE BULLOCH WEDDING REENACTMENT What: Attend the 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. where the spirit of romance is created through drama and historical accuracy.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 19, multiple times Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children More info and registration:

“ELF THE MUSICAL JR.” What: Based on the holiday film, “Elf the Musical Jr.” is a fish-out-of-water comedy following Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

When: Dec. 15-17, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $12 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com CHRISTMAS CLASSICS 2017 What: Christmas Spirit based on the belief that an arts community is built strongest at the grassroots level.

When: Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com “CHRISTMAS 2017” What: The North Georgia Barbershop Singers have been entertaining sell out audiences at the Cumming Playhouse for many years.

When: Dec. 16-17, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets cost $20 More info and tickets: playhousecumming. com “JOYFUL AND TRIUMPHANT” What: There will be a special performance featuring the Trinity Church organ, which was removed from the Trinity Church Wall Street following the attacks on the World Trade Center.

When: Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: georgiabrassband.com “DICKEN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” What: Enjoy a new take on the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.”

When: Through Dec. 17, times vary Where: ACT1 Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info: act1theater.com “’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” What: Piccadilly Puppets tells the real story of that night from a mouse who was an eyewitness to the whole affair.

When: Thursday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE What: Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force.

When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com FINE ART FOR A CAUSE What: Give twice by supporting local artists while donating to relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

A portion of each sale will go to United Way. When: Through Dec. 31, times vary Where: Abbotts Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: northfulton.com

“SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2017” What: Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain.

When: Nov. 24-Dec. 10, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com JOYS OF THE SEASON What: Local artists will display their works in seasonal themes. Some art will be on sale.

When: Through Jan. 16, times vary Where: Roswell Arts Center East, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

EVENTS FOR KIDS:

COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUS What: Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then participants will decorate the cookies with seasonal icings and sugars.

When: Dec. 16-18, 10 a.m. and noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info: roswellgov.com COOKIES AND CRAFTS What: Children will bake and decorate cookies, make a seasonal craft and get a peek at some of the toys children dreamed about 100 years ago. Ages 2-4 p.m.

When: Sunday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 970 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members More info: autreymill.org or 678-366-3511

LIBRARY EVENTS:

FREE CITIZENSHIP TEST PREP What: Participants will learn about the naturalization process and will receive free study materials and flash cards.

When: Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org TRAVELING THEATER What: See the timeless story, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Recommended for ages five and up.

When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 LOCAL AUTHOR GAIL HELLER What: Gail Heller, author of “Seely’s Shoes” and “The Nog Story” returns to discuss her experiences as a writer and Special Education teacher.

When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075 ASTER DUO What: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principals Christina Smith (flute) and Elisabeth Remy Johnson (harp) will present a family-friendly program of flute and harp music.

When: Sunday, Dec. 17, 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org ESL CLASS What: Conversation classes are for high beginners to advanced levels. Classes are free, don’t require registration, don’t use textbooks and always accept new students.

When: Monday, Dec. 18, 12:30-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

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Tech Alpharetta think tank proposes list of initiatives Group presents innovations to draw more tech companies

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As the self-proclaimed “Technology City of the South,” local leaders have been asked to expand Alpharetta’s reach to the tech business community.

Members of the Tech Alpharetta Building Committee recently presented a “wish list” to the City Council, a list that they say will improve the city’s draw to technology companies.

The city has already ascended as a major player in the technology market. It is home to almost half the top 10 technology companies in Metro Atlanta, and since 2012, the city has added more than 12,000 high-paying technology jobs.

Alpharetta got to where it is, in part, due to steps it took more than two decades ago. That’s when private groups invested in fiber optic cable, all of it secured in concrete. Much of that network was backed up with more cable, providing tech businesses with a redundant source from which to operate.

Add to that, the quality of life, the schools, the widening of Ga. 400 to eight lanes and the access to higher education, and Alpharetta soon became a darling location in the industry.

Now, local tech business leaders want to build on that edge.

“The mission of Tech Alpharetta here in the city is to grow innovation and technology,” said Karen Cashion, Tech Alpharetta CEO. She told the City Council that Tech Alpharetta’s Build Committee has spent the past year developing a list of recommendations for the necessary tech infrastructure that they believe is needed to support technologies of the future.

Craig Ganssle, chairman of the Build Committee, presented four major initiatives the city may want to consider moving forward.

“As we consider ourselves the Tech City of the South, a lot of these initiatives were brought by looking at solving problems or enhancing our city from a technological perspective and how it would add value to citizens, businesses and other aspects of the city,” Ganssle said.

The list of proposed initiatives includes: • City WiFi: To provide publically available high-speed connectivity for retail, dining and entertainment venues. WiFi forms the foundation for the connected, educated and engaged populace.

• My Town app: To improve public awareness of Alpharetta amenities and increase community engagement between public and elected officials.

• Electric and/or autonomous shuttle: To move people between pre-set shuttle stops near high traffic/frequently visited areas such as Avalon, City Center, Windward Parkway. (Downtown Chattanooga provides free electric shuttles) • Electric bike bikeshare rental program: Programs is successfully underway in Baltimore and Birmingham.

Ganssle said information assembled for the initiatives is preliminary and that costs are early estimates.

“There is much further research needed in a couple of these initiatives to really dive into what the actual costs would be,” he said. “But, we felt that it would behoove to present to City Council some kind of idea of what you’re looking at when you’re proposing initiatives like this.”

City officials said they are still far from pulling the trigger on any of the initiatives, but it helps to have a practical plan to draw from.

180 initiatives cost/benefit City WiFi: Values: • Creates the base infrastructure to support all other IoT initiatives.

• Builds a reputation on technology value to the city with content filtering and security for its users.

• Creates an ROI to the city from a marketing platform.

Costs: • One-time development costs estimated at $700K • Annual recurring cost estimated at $160K • Includes 10Gb fiber backbone, 802.11ac Gigabit rated wireless, full-stack content filtering, full-stack IDS / IPS and Advanced Security Firewall My Town app: Values: • Allows citizen involvement. Enables immediate alert messaging.

• Serves residents, guests and commuting workers.

• Served to the city as a managed service, always current and up to date.

Costs: • Support iOS and Android, one-time development costs estimated at $300K • Annual recurring development and management costs estimated at $65K Electric/Autonomous Shuttle Value: • Potentially alleviate traffic congestion and eliminate the need for MARTA extension.

Costs: • Startup cost per shuttle: $15,000 - $30,000 (one time) • Leasing cost per shuttle: $10,000 - $15,000/mo.

• Other operating cost per shuttle: $2,500 - $5,000/mo.

• Traffic monitoring system per mile: $10,000 - $20,000/ mile • Alpharetta shuttle app: $2,500/mo.

Electric Bike Share Values: • Less traffic congestion, low emissions, ease of commutes • Potential revenue source from rentals, partnerships and advertising Costs: • Private operators offer about 85- 90 bikes, two docking stations per bike, 8-10 parking stations/kiosks, app with GPS tracking for $400,000 - $500,000 • Option 1 - $250,000 - $275,000 annual cost that includes operating the kiosks, app and maintenance of infrastructure. Advertising and rider revenue is city’s income.

• Option 2 - $0 annual cost, but all revenue from riders’ fees and advertising is private operators’ income.

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Mass transit conversion has shifted in North Fulton While we in North Fulton have been dickering for years about MARTA expansion, I noticed a change: the conversation has shifted from “yes” or “no,” to “what kind.”

GEOFF SMITH From what Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com I’ve been hearing, most people have no problem seeing MARTA heavy rail expanded up Ga. 400 to Windward Parkway, but some don’t want to see it go past Holcomb Bridge Road. Instead they’d like to see a light-rail system, or even an expanded bus system connecting everyone else to the heavy rail stations.

Light rail typically looks more like a small train running on tracks. It’s a fraction of the cost of heavy rail and is visually much less invasive.

I assume an engineer might like to see MARTA’s heavy rail line continue up Ga. 400 to Windward Parkway with stops at Holcomb Bridge and then one or two more at the other exits. There has been talk of an East-West light-rail line along Old Milton Parkway – which could run into Gwinnett County. In this scenario, you could see other forms of East-West lines with light-rail or bus systems along Holcomb Bridge Road and Windward Parkway.

I have heard many arguments offered against MARTA expansion into North Fulton. Some say it will bring a “bad element” and increase crime.

A good friend quipped at the image of thieves riding up MARTA, walking a mile or so to break into a home, then getting back on MARTA with stolen TVs on their shoulders.

Others are concerned about aesthetics. You won’t be seeing existing MARTA stations on the covers of Better Homes and Gardens. But you might see future stations, or redevelopments of existing stations, on the

cover of a Dwell magazine. Whereas stations like the one at North Springs are huge, sterile expanses, operating in what looks like a no-man’s land, others in Brookhaven and Dunwoody are being enveloped by new projects around them.

Other than signs pointing to the station, there will be little evidence that a MARTA station exists there.

MARTA officials have proven a willingness to work with communities through some of these redevelopment projects.

No matter what the argument is against it, I have heard two strong arguments for it. The first has to do with ridership and North Fulton’s lack of affordable housing. Land in North Fulton has become too expensive for builders to develop properties under current density guidelines and make a profit.

And there isn’t enough of a current supply of housing under $350,000 to house all of our policemen and women, firefighters, other civic workers and our retail and restaurant workers.

There also isn’t enough of that housing to house the younger millennial workforce occupying many of the newer jobs in the office campuses throughout North Fulton.

So all of those people have to fight traffic to get to North Fulton, and many for a job that pays them only a little more than jobs that are closer to where they live. Talk to a North Fulton restaurant owner and ask them how

often they have to rehire for positions.

The second argument for mass transit is simple: today’s corporations want to be near it. If you look at every major corporate relocation to the Atlanta area over the last few years, all of them are next to a MARTA station.

Mercedes-Benz put their North American headquarters off Abernathy in Sandy Springs. In their press release, they said being near MARTA was critical.

State Farm is building a massive campus across the street from the Dunwoody station. They included a walking bridge over Hammond Drive connecting the campus to the station.

You can bet that if Amazon puts HQ2 in Atlanta, it will be next to a MARTA station.

If we want to attract new relocations to North Fulton, it’s going to be harder to do without a good mass transit system in place.

But here is something else to think about: NCR just moved their headquarters from Duluth to downtown Atlanta. They wanted to be in a walkable environment with plenty of mass transit options. So not having a mass transit system in place is not only hurting our ability to recruit new business, it’s causing existing businesses to move out.

Setting aside the fact that these corporations help our local economy by supporting our retail, restaurant and network of other small businesses throughout the day, having less of them will only exacerbate our traffic issues. Once finished, you know how NCR’s employees that live in North Fulton will get to work? Ga. 400 south.

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Second guessing yourself doesn’t work Do you second-guess yourself about the decisions you make to run your small business? Does this lead to procrastinating or cancelling plans you have made? Let’s face it; you’ll never DICK JONES have all the inforFounder & President Jones Simply Sales mation you need to make a perfect decision. Second-guessing yourself about your decisions can only make things worse. The simple solution….don’t second-guess yourself.

Making quick and informed decisions in your small business is imperative for you to be successful.

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When you make decisions and something goes wrong, learn from your mistakes. Fix the problem and move on. Getting comfortable with the fact that not all decisions will be perfect will allow you to trust yourself and not beat yourself up when something goes wrong.

Few decisions that you make are irreversible. There are really no wrong decisions because each one will give you the opportunity to learn and correct the situation. Stopping your fear of failure will help you to stop second-guessing yourself.

Once a decision is made, you need to be committed to the choice you selected and stay the course to make things happen. Some decisions will be brilliant and some will be awful, but don’t second-guess yourself when making decisions in your small business.

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New Courtyard Marriott celebrates groundbreaking ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hotel Development Partners recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Courtyard

by Marriott Alpharetta, located across the street from Avalon. Hotel Equities will manage the 115-room Courtyard by Marriott, with an expected opening in late 2018.

“We are working with Marriott to ensure that this hotel will be a state-ofthe-art Courtyard property,” said Fred Cerrone, Founder and Chairman of HE and COO of HDP. The six-story hotel will feature an innovative lobby space as well as

Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design. The hotel will include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and guest laundry and meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 75 people.

“We are very excited to bring the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel into our family of tourism in Alpharetta,” said Janet Rodgers, President and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“It will be an excellent addition to our existing hotel inventory. We look forward to marketing and promoting our hotels and all the fabulous things Alpharetta has to offer to our future visitors.”

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Monday, Nov. 27, The Memory Center Atlanta, located at 12050 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, Ga. 30097, received their State of Georgia Assisted Living Permit to maintain and operate an assisted living community with a capacity of 96 residents.

Innovative design, including a Town Center, Chattahoochee Tavern and Fox Theater, sets the scene for daily activity programs, events, music and more offered to residents. The community is comprised of 48 residential suites divided into four neighborhoods.

Residents will enjoy freedom throughout the entire community. Onsite nursing staff and a medical director provide the highest quality of care for each resident 24 hours per day.

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Mansions Senior Living recently broke ground on The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Community at 2400 Buford Drive Northeast in the Atlanta submarket of Gwinnett County. The new community is project to open in January 2019.

The 19.1-acre community will feature luxury villas, 55 plus senior living apartments, assisted living and memory support communities, all near the Views at Coolray Field and the Gwinnett Braves Ballpark.

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Stories surrounding lost retainers have become family legends, leading some patients to choose a fixed wire. A very thin wire is glued to the back of the teeth after treatment. With continuous coverage, the fixed wire has a 24/7 advantage, but requires more attention when cleaning the teeth. Also, the wire can become loose and must be repaired quickly before the teeth move. In addition, fixed upper wires can sometimes interfere with the patient’s bite. Consequently, most patients opt for a fixed lower retainer and a removable upper retainer.

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1. Green cancels red. Whether you have rosacea, acne or just a complexion that is a bit more ruddy than you would like, it is helpful to know this little beauty secret. Green makeup, concealer or moisturizer is often the best strategy to cover up red blemishes, especially in a pinch. Apply a thin coat to the area that is too red, blend it in with the normal skin at the edges, and you have found the best way to elegantly hide a red mark or complexion. Knowing this tip can allow you to “conceal without caking.” A thin coat of green-tinted concealer often works better than a thick (and too obvious) coat of skin-toned cover-up.

Need something stronger? Consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist to discuss modern anti-redness options like Rhofade, Mirvaso, or Oracea.

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Modern beach, athletic, and outdoor wear is increasingly being sold with a “UPF” rating. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. It works the same way that SPF (sun protection factor) ratings do on sunscreen. A shirt with a UPF rating of 50 lets 1/50 of the sun’s rays through. It used to be that rash guards and protective clothing were not fashionable or aesthetically appealing. Thankfully, our increasingly health-conscious population has spurred the growth of a whole industry catering to those who love the outdoors but who also want to keep their skin healthy. Amazingly, the average thin white cotton t-shirt only has the same protection as a sunscreen with SPF 4!

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(NAPSI)—According to a recent University of Phoenix® survey, 39 percent of respondents say they have personally experienced depression.

With the holiday travel season under way, University of Phoenix social sciences program chairs Mary Jo Trombley, Ph.D., N.C.C., and DeAnna Henderson, Ph.D., L.P.C., N.C.C., say that living with chronic or situational depression can be challenging to handle, and travel can add additional burdens.

What Is Depression?

The American Psychological Association defines depression as a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. The association lists common symptoms of depression as including feelings of sadness or depression, change in sleep patterns and eating habits, loss of energy, feelings of fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and the inability to think, concentrate or make decisions.

According to Dr. Trombley, these symptoms can become exacerbated when traveling. She states that traveling should not be seen as a cure for depression. It can be a way to obtain temporary relief but worry, stress, pressure and loneliness are contributing factors to depression and are often present for travelers.

“Traveling comes with changes in routine, pressures of time commitments, and changes in eating, sleeping and exercising patterns,” Dr. Hender-

son added. “These changes can trigger a sense of not being in control and increase the sense of depression.”

Tips for Traveling with Depression Depression can be challenging. Drs. Trombley and Henderson provide the following strategies to help individuals cope when traveling.

• Plan ahead: For someone who may be struggling with depression, it is best to plan for travel as opposed to making an impulsive trip. Plan as much of the trip as possible. Know your route and possible delays, and have snacks in case you are delayed. Build in enough time to travel through airports and security check-points if flying to your destination.

• Practice self-management: Self-management is the ability to manage your personal reactions to responsibilities and challenges in work and life. This becomes critical during times of adapting to changing situations. Recognizing triggers and your body’s response to unfamiliar and stressful situations can help keep depressive symptoms at bay.

• Use appropriate coping strategies: Techniques that help people manage stressful and/or traumatic situations are coping strategies. These strategies can include the use of mindfulness, guided imagery, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation. Additionally,

reaching out to support systems during this time can diminish feelings of loneliness during travel.

Finally, the use of humor can be effective in reducing stress.

• Get a sufficient amount of sleep, exercise, and eat well: Travel can be exhausting. It is important to maintain patterns of sleep and healthy eating while traveling. Moreover, the maintenance of an exercise routine can also help reduce stress and release endorphins while traveling.

It is also important to limit alcohol consumption as alcohol is a depressant and may exacerbate depressive symptoms.

• Be realistic about your travel plans: Recognize that even though you have planned your travel, unplanned situations can occur. Maintaining a flexible stance can reduce the amount of stress experienced if travel does not go as planned.

Also, while travel may alleviate some depressive symptoms, do not be alarmed if your symptoms return once the travel has ended.

University of Phoenix is committed to training professional counselors who help treat depression and other mental health needs. Through programs like the Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix is helping individuals combat mental illness during the holidays and beyond.

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Roswell graduates to premiere film in hometown Documentary chronicles forgotten NBA champ, his fight with Alzheimer’s

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Even prodigious NBA fans may not know the name Jim Tucker, but two Roswell graduates are bringing the story of one of the NBA’s forgotten first stars to the forefront with their documentary “Let ‘Em Know You’re There.”

The film will be previewed Dec. 16 at Gate City Brewing.

The documentary is the work of 2006 Roswell graduate Field Humphrey who directed and edited the film.

Humphrey worked on ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series before creating his own production company, Readily Apparent Media.

He was made aware of Tucker’s story by fellow Roswell grad Bernie Snow, Tucker’s grandson. The duo then decided to highlight the life and career of the often-forgotten man who now struggles with his own memory due to Alzheimer’s.

“The film focuses on what’s in a legacy,” Humphrey said. “It’s about a forgotten team and a forgotten player, but that is just the basketball portion

of an incredible life.

Though Jim Tucker may not be a household name, he holds three historically significant markers in NBA history, including a record that stands to this day.

Playing with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955, Tucker and his teammate Earl Lloyd became the first African-American players to win an NBA championship. That same year, the 24-second shot clock was introduced by the Nationals.

Adding to the historic season, Jim Tucker set the fastest triple-double in NBA history against the Knicks on Feb. 20, 1955. Tucker compiled 12 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in just 17 minutes. Tucker’s feat remains unmatched over six decades later.

Though Tucker was involved in significant moments in NBA history, his professional career was short-lived, but his tale was far from over. He later attended Harvard business school, at a time when African-Americans were still faced with segregation. He continued breaking barriers, becoming a top executive at Pillsbury.

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amazing impact,” Humphrey said. “For someone who could have had a lot of animosity for how he was treated growing up black in the South, he has an amazingly positive attitude.”

But now, Tucker struggles to remember his own remarkable story.

“Let ‘Em Know You’re There” highlights Tucker’s battle with memory loss, as well as his wife’s unwavering love for her husband.

Tucker’s wife, Jan, has created photo albums and videos, showcasing the people Jim loves, his past and his family. To start each day, the couple scan the photos and view the videos.

“He talks about these memories,” Humphrey said. “He still feels the emotion, he just doesn’t remember the events as much.”

Humphrey will preview his production in his hometown at 2 p.m., Dec. 16 at Roswell’s Gate City Brewing.

He said he is proud to bring the production to Roswell, where his journey to becoming a filmmaker began.

“It’s a big deal for us to be able to showcase this in Roswell,” Humphrey said. “I first got interested in filmmaking during a media tech class at

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Field Humphrey (left) and fellow Roswell grad Bernie Snow will preview the documentary, “Let ‘Em Know You’re There,” Dec. 16 at Gate City Brewing.

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“It’s our community, filled with our family and friends so we love the idea of being able to showcase this film there and make the city proud.”

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Snow storm stops in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The snow that blanketed Johns Creek over the weekend made for a winter wonderland in the city with areas reporting up to 8 inches.

As the snow began to accumulate on Friday morning, Fulton County schools dismissed around noon, and classes were cancelled through Monday due to the threat of ice on roadways.

All after-school and weekend activities, including athletics, were cancelled over the weekend and on Monday.

Mount Pisgah Christian School dismissed at 1 p.m. on Dec. 8. The school was open with normal hours on Monday, but the school said due to potential dangerous road conditions all absences would be excused.

The city’s offices, including the municipal court, closed at 1 p.m. on Friday but were open for normal business hours on Monday. Park Place at Newtown Park closed on Saturday, postponing the Breakfast with Santa event until Dec. 16.

The city began immobilizing trucks to treat the roads Friday night, with plow trucks on standby. Crews treated the roads throughout the night and into Saturday morning. Work crews continued to monitor road conditions throughout the weekend.

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Racing: Continued from Page 14 front and take the lead, fending off his championship challenger in second and securing the title.

In many races, Holt would follow his younger brother to the front, learning his line. He would finish in the top-5 multiple times over the course of his first season and captured a win at a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“It was fun this season,” Holt said.

“There are a lot more cars and they are

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, January 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 22, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

a lot faster than quarter midgets.”

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

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

And lady luck was on his side that day.

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

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

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

“It’s been a great experience racing from quarter midgets to Legends,” Har-

rison said. “We’ve just gotten better and better and we are continuing to learn.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. Z-17-17 Jalali/Douglas Road Consideration of a request to rezone 2.98 acres from AG (Agriculture) to R-10 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to develop an 8-lot ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached subdivision. The property is located at 12375 Douglas Road on the west side of Douglas Road and north of Newport Bay Passage and is legally described as Land Lot 1190, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-17-14 Currahee Brewing Company Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow a ‘Brewery’ for Currahee Brewing Company. The property is located at 25 South Main Street on the west side of South Main Street and south of Milton Avenue and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. V-17-40 Linville/3545 Newport Bay Drive (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to eliminate the required 50’ undisturbed buffer. The property is located at 3545 Newport Bay Drive in the Newport Bay subdivision and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1188, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-35/V-17-36 Chapman/72 Thompson Street (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to change the use of the property from single-family detached lots to a medical office. A variance is requested to reduce the parking requirement. The property is located at 72 Thompson Street on the north side of Thompson Street and west of Kingry Lane and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-17-41 Shirley Estates Gated Community (Council Only) Consideration of a request to allow private streets within a gated community.

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Parking: Continued from Page 4 Member Katie Reeves, who lives in Alpharetta, said she’s confused by all the commotion.

She said, when taken in totality, the school has 650 parking spots, 200 of them for staff, and that is well within the guidelines of the city’s Uniform Development Code.

“It seemed the City Council was hugely surprised that we were putting this school in there, and they didn’t know before they committed the dollars to the parking deck,” Reeves said.

“We’ve always told the city that there would be a school there.”

She said the school district has updated the city on its plans for the STEM school every step of the way, even before the special schools sales tax was renewed in 2016 to provide its funding.

“We told them all about it,” Reeves said. “We even offered to partner with them on a parking deck.”

That offer was officially presented to the City Council a year ago when the city was considering sites for a new parking deck west of Main Street.

However, city officials at the time said the location was too far from the main Downtown District, and the city’s timetable for having the deck in place wouldn’t match up with construction of the STEM campus.

Reeves said she thinks the current alarm is unfounded, adding that many of the STEM students won’t even be old enough to drive. And, many that can drive, will take the bus just like at every other high school campus in the district. At the same time, Reeves said it’s important that Fulton County Schools be welcome members of the community. She said school officials took pains to design the new school building so as to abide by the architectural recommendations for the Downtown District.

“It’s important to us that we have good relationships with all of the cities we do business with,” she said. “I want people to know we definitely tried to be as transparent with the City Council as possible.”

City officials say they are continuing discussions with the school district about the issue. More management proposals for downtown parking will be presented at a later City Council workshop.

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Blessed Trinity’s championship game postponed Road conditions move game to this Friday at Marist

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — This year’s Class 4A state championship game may not have the pomp and circumstance of being played in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but a state title will still be on the line Friday as Marist hosts Blessed Trinity.

And that’s just fine with Titan’s head coach Tim McFarlin.

“The way I look at it, and the kids too, is we are fortunate enough to be

Chance: Continued from Page 9 the gap naysayers speak of between the boys and girls game is rapidly closing.

Now that basketball season is underway, I have attended half a dozen or so games, and invariably, the girls’ games are sparsely attended. Then, with about 20 or so minutes before the boys are set to tip off, the student section arrives to meet the scant few already in their seats.

And that’s a shame. More times than not, those arriving just to see the bigger, faster and stronger boys missed some great players, great plays and a great game by skipping the girls contest.

To say you are a sports fan or the fan of a program or school and totally disregard women’s sports, it invalidates your statement.

So, give the girls a chance. You just might find that there are some exceptional athletes, teams and games you’ve been missing.

playing for a state championship, we’re not going to complain about where,” he said.

The GHSA postponed last Saturday’s state title game due to potential unsafe road conditions with ice on the roads. Only two of the eight contests of the Friday and Saturday schedule were completed.

BT’s game was still set to be played at the scheduled 4:30 p.m. kickoff time after Friday, but late Saturday morning the GHSA announced that the 4A

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championship was also postponed.

In a statement, the GHSA said after discussions with Mercedes-Benz stadium officials and Georgia Public Broadcasting staff, BT’s game and the following 7A state title game were postponed due to safety concerns.

“We regret not being able to play our full schedule of championship games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but GHSA’s priority is the safety of teams and fans traveling to the game,” the statement said.

The GHSA later announced the team with the highest playoff seeding would host the rescheduled games.

With Marist holding a No. 1 seed, the 4A state title game will be played this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Marist.

The game will be streamed on the NFHS Network, an online streaming outlet.

GPB was slated to air all state championship games but has yet to announce whether they will broadcast the rescheduled contests.

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CUMMING-ESTATE SALE Antique dealers and public.

Furniture, collectibles, silver, art, kitchenware. Everything displayed in home, no signage; 470-239-7643 or 770-894-2144 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $15 each.

770-888-2790

Household C O N V E N T I O N MICROWAVE: Magic Chef. $45. 770-772-1600 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

Miscellaneous POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $100. 404-889-3233

SIZE 52 shorts, suits, pants, XXL Bayberry topcoat.

678-807-8716

STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $100.

Musical Instruments

NAUTICAL COFFEE TABLE, unique ship door $100. 678-234-2987

ALTO SAXAPHONE: Armstrong brand, includes case, need repair $100.

678-232-5654

OPEN HUTCH, cherry/brass.

770-753-4367

solid $900.

PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

TWIN BEDS (2), mattresses included, solid maple frames $75/each. 678-232-5654

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

END TABLES: 2, $40 each.

770-312-4209 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650.

770-380-6646 Antique Queen Anne Sofa over 100 years old. Excellent condition. Ask $1500 obo.

678-463-8421 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 GLASS TV STAND: $50.

770-312-4209

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Date: Thursday, December 21st, 2017 Address: 5494-5524 US 19, Cumming, GA 30041 Time: 10:00 AM Local Time By virtue of default by Anyware, LLC, under the Promissory Notes dated February 14, 2017 & March 31, 2017, payable to Commercial Credit Group Inc. (“CCG”), which obligation is secured by the property described below (the “Equipment”), CCG will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, all of its right, title and interest to the following Equipment: Quantity One (1)

Year 2007

Make/Model/Serial Number Stoughton Tandem Axle Van Trailer, 1DW1A532X7S945316

Terms: Successful bidder must pay 25% of purchase price at time of sale via cash, certified or acceptable bank check, with the balance payable in good funds on the next business day, unless: 1. The bidder has pre-qualified by presenting CCG with a written non-contingent, lending commitment from a source and in a form acceptable to CCG in its sole discretion, in which case we will entertain bids up to the amount of such written commitment; or 2. The bidder has obtained from CCG written credit approval in advance of the scheduled public sale.

CCG reserves the right to bid at the sale. Contact Brett Goodman at (704)-731-0031 for additional information or to arrange an inspection of the Equipment.

Commercial Credit Group Inc. 227 West Trade Street, Suite 1450 Charlotte, NC 28202

DUNE RACER (kids) $100.

404-889-3233 MENS’ bathing shirts & $3 & up.

*Some Restrictions

Recreation POOL TABLE: 8’ Olhausen. $775.

404-409-9618 (Milton) Nautilus StairMaster FreeClimber vertical climbing machines with an independent step action, excellent condition! $799/ OBO. 404-455-8845 DURASPORT SPA: 3 person, octagonal shape, 210 gallons of water, runs on 110 or 220. 2 speed jets and lighted. 2-1/2 years old. $700, originally $2400.

770-781-8321

Recreation

Cemetery

Cars

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233

Greenlawn Cemetery: 3 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2500/lot negotiable, list price $5000/lot.

770-490-6425

BMW 330i 2003 Good condition, garaged.

Well maintained. 206,600 miles. A few small dings & scratches. $4200.

678-362-5295

Wanted to Buy RECORDS: LP’s.

Pay cash, Rock & Roll.

Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042

Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)

Cemetery ARLINGTON Sandy Springs. 1 lot, Section Masonic 12-D. $2500.

770-367-8398 ROSWELL HISTORICAL CEMETERY 20x20 family plot. Email serious offers only to: sentdrab@comcast.net Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots. Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $9000 each. 404-379-0220

Greenlawn-Roswell Garden Fountain Lot 75D, grave spaces 1-4. $3995/ lot. Value $5995/lot. View by appointment, mcginnisd07@ gmail.com GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain.

Adjacent to marble/stone bench. Shady, wooded hill above lake.

Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”. Lot 2-B, Space 4. $6000. Motivated!

828-891-2446; gilld@ earthlink.net

Transportation Cars WE BUY YOUR CAR WE PAY CASH! Any condition.

Call 404-604-7834 for cash offer! www.thecrewautosale.com

Thank you for reading the classifieds.

Trucks SUNSEEKER RV/2900, 2008: 34,600 miles. $18,000. 425-299-8785

Instruction Classes ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES . $15-$45/class.

Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc. Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http://www. roswellalc.org/rscalendar.htm

Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/ hour.Verifiable references.

20+ years experience.

Transportation. Nonsmoker/ English-speaking. No pets.

470-779-4723/470-545-1910

SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services

Flooring

ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care? Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items.

Debris clean-up, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing.

Loving Hands

by JW and Company Inc. 678-463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile (wall/ floor), Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates!

I can remove carpet wrinkles.

Restretches start $35/room.

706-429-4453

THE MAGIC BROOM CLEANING SERVICE EXPERT INSURED CLEANING YOU CAN TRUST! Schedule today! $20 off first service.

770-378-8290.

F@ cleanbroom (Facebook)

Concrete/Asphalt RETAINING WALLS & CONCRETE WORK We build retaining walls.

Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500.

Residential or Commercial.

Competitive pricing.

Many local references.

For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-914-2576.

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework.

17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

Drywall NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs.

We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. 20 years experience. Call Mike. 678986-4833 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates!

770-605-0340

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, D o o r s / W i n d o w s .

Excellent References.

404-895-0260 RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced.

Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/toilet/leak repair. www.ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Need work done on your home?

Call the Experts in the SERVICE DIRECTORY

Home Improvement

Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms.

All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job.

25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237

Lawn Care LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”!

Weekly/ Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/ landscape. Mulch & Pinestraw Installation. Licensed/ Insured/free est. Call or text: 678-727-6850 www. gagreenworks.com

Painters J&J PAINTING OF GEORGIA Trusted-Family Owned.

20+ Years Experience.

Fully Licensed and Insured.

FREE ESTIMATES! A+ BBB Rating. 770-715-5322.

J A N D J PA I N T I N G O F G A .

COM

Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch.

770-831-3612.

Tree Services Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and awardwinning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

JJ Tree Cutting Services.

Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672.

Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured.

770Tree.com 678-506-0006

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