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Alpharetta waives Johns Creek softball fees Residents all pay same rec fees By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Since 1959, Alpharetta City Council meetings have been held in the City Hall at 2 South Main St. The Dec. 15 meeting was the final such gathering before the government moves to the new City Hall at 2 Park Plaza. During the meeting, the council signed a memorandum of understanding allowing

The new Alpharetta City Hall opened Dec. 15.

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‘A great day for Alpharetta’ City Hall opens for business By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After much anticipation, the new Alpharetta City Hall was opened Dec. 15. “This is a great day for the city of Alpharetta,” said Mayor David Belle Isle as he cut the ribbon with his council, opening the new building. Since 1959, Alpharetta’s government has been based in a building at 2 South Main St., a building that has served at times as a library, historical society and store, often at the

The new Alpharetta City Center includes: New Fulton County Library 5-acre public park Town square New Alpharetta City Hall 450-space public parking garage same time as City Hall. The city’s quest for its new City Hall has spanned three mayors and more than a decade of continued growth in both population

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Johns Creek residents to use city softball programs without non-resident fees. Parks and Recreation Director Mike Perry said this would help make Alpharetta’s programs stronger. “This will allow Alpharetta and Johns Creek to waive nonresident fees for girls’ and boys’ softball programs,” said Perry. “This is the first step in hopefully a larger, more encompassing agreement going forward.” Johns Creek residents would be able to use Alpharetta’s softball programs at the

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Big Creek Parkway to help Holcomb Bridge traffic Joins east, west Roswell By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – In an effort to alleviate the traffic flow problems of the Holcomb Bridge Road/Ga. 400 intersection, Roswell has hopes of building a new east-west connector just north of Holcomb Bridge. It is estimated that 61,000 vehicles cross the Ga. 400 bridge each day. Dubbed the “Big Creek Parkway,” the new road would go from Warsaw Road to Old

Alabama Road, with a bridge spanning Ga. 400 in between. Currently the bridge on Holcomb Bridge Road is the only way to get from east Roswell to west Roswell. The Big Creek Parkway project is a key consideration in the city’s long-range planning to alleviate local traffic congestion and provide better connectivity between the eastern and western portions of the city. The proposed project includes a new roadway from Warsaw Road just north of Holcomb Bridge Road (Ga. 140), extending east across Ga. 400 between the Holcomb

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MILTON, Ga. – A man brandishing a large knife and driving an expensive car is suspected in a case of road rage. The victim told police he and a colleague were driving on Ga. 400 near Windward Parkway Dec. 2 about 4:30 p.m. They took the exit and as they pulled to a stop on Windward, a silver Nissan 350Z pulled beside them. The driver, a young man with a full beard and glasses, began yelling at them and then took out a large hunting knife and brandished it. He accused the victim of an unsafe lane change. The victim continued to Deerfield Parkway and the sus-

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Someone’s on the naughty list ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man was arrested Nov. 29 after allegedly causing a scene at Santa’s Workshop at North Point Mall, yelling and drawing lewd pictures. Employees of the Santa’s Workshop attraction told police Levon Karagyozyan, 39, of Alpharetta, was in line for the attraction with his wife and children. They said he became irate at the length of the line and the time it took to finally get to the jolly old elf. When his family finally went through, there was a delay in printing out the photos with Santa for him. They said Karagyozyan became upset and began yelling at the employees. He picked up a pen and wrote “Santa Suck” on a window of the attraction, along with several obscene images. He also smashed an ornament. When police found Karagyozyan, he was still causing a scene and allegedly refused to calm down or follow police instructions. He was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Sneaky shoplifter still caught MILTON, Ga. – A suspected shoplifter tried to trick police Dec. 3 when he changed clothes to escape identification. Employees of the Walmart on Windward told police they saw Christopher

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pect followed, continuing to taunt and harass. When the victim arrived at his destination, near Milton City Hall, he said the suspect followed and, getting out of his car, walked up to the victim, again brandishing his knife and boasting how he was an “assassin” and “ex-military,” as well as threatening to kill the victim. When the victim did not back down from the threats, the suspect fled, but not before his behavior and car tag were caught on cellphone by the victim’s coworker. Police note the suspect has a history of road rage.

D. Rider, 53, walking through the store with a shopping cart, filling it with electronics, games, music and jewelry. In total, he had about $1,700 worth of items. He then went to the garden center and left the cart. He left the store through the main entrance, circled around, entered the store through the garden center and then tried to leave with the goods. When the theft alarm went off, he ditched the cart and ran. Store employees described him as having grey hair, wearing a grey hoodie, baseball cap and blue jeans. He headed to the strip center with Five Guys Burgers. When police searched the area, a witness told them they saw an older man remove his hoodie and baseball cap and stuff them into a trash can in the store. Underneath the hoodie the man was wearing a Superman T-shirt. The officer spotted Rider next door wearing a Superman shirt. He was positively identified by Walmart employees. Rider was arrested for felony shoplifting.

Janitor cleans out store? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A janitor is suspected in stealing eight iPhones from the Apple Store at North Point Mall between Jan. 5 and Jan. 9, 2014. The suspect was arrested Dec. 6, 2014. Store employees told police they had surveillance footage of a janitor, Quentin McKenzie Little, 23, of Lithonia, take iPhones off a back room shelf one at a time and conceal them either on his person or in janitorial equipment. He would then leave the store and hide the phone in a dumpster. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was finally arrested nearly a year later for theft.

Car yields Black Friday rewards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Black Friday shopping outing Nov. 28 turned into a disaster when four women returned to their car to find it broken into and many of their purchases stolen. The victims told police they arrived at North Point Mall about 10:45 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and returned to their car about 3 a.m. They found the door was pried open and many thousands of dollars’ worth of items stolen. Reported stolen were purses, clothing, phones, IDs, toys as well as a $15,000 diamond chain and expensive purses.

Someone needs to keep cool MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with two HVAC units at a housing development Dec. 1. Each unit was valued at $2,000. According to the builder, the workers left the two units on the building site the day before Thanksgiving. When the foreman returned Dec. 1, he noticed the units missing along with tire marks leading away from where they were supposed to be.

Armed robber ‘calmly’ demands cash CUMMING, Ga. — A masked man robbed a supermarket of $300 in cash before disappearing on foot, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of La Bodega Supermarket, 138 Tidwell Road, told deputies

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DUI arrests ►► Jonathan Graham

Temmel, 24, of Wood Shoals Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 29 on Waters Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no proof of insurance. ►► Douglas Lamar Lipscomb, 52, of Acworth was arrested Nov. 27 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving within a gore. ►► Jeanine Francine Goforth, 55, of Hamby Road, Milton, was arrested Nov. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Richard Christopher Layer, 34, of Plantation Glen Court, Johns Creek, was

arrested Nov. 20 on Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, no license on person and contempt of court. ►► Katherine D. Podrazhansky, 46, was arrested Nov. 28 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI and child endangerment. ►► Jeremy Garrison Jennings, 28, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 5 on Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Andrew Lawrence Kramer, 45, of Marietta was arrested Nov. 6 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Dwayne Darnell Boyd, 44, of Ashton Drive, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 6 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Robert Joseph Fowler, 64, of Longs Peak Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 7 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Michael Aaron Milligan, 34, of Canton was arrested Nov. 9 on Crabapple Lake

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 he was working behind the counter when the masked man came in at about 7:45 p.m. Dec. 2. The employee said the robber, who was dressed in all black with a black mask, pointed a black handgun at him and demanded he

Drive in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carlos J. Ariza, 24, of Orlando was arrested Nov. 9 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI, suspended license and move over law.

Drug arrests ►► Sagar Rijal, 27, of Buford

was arrested Nov. 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license, speeding, failure to maintain lane, windshield violation and improper license plate transfer. ►► Eddie Eugene Cooks, 38, was arrested Nov. 30 on Dinsmore Drive in Milton for possession of marijuana, reckless driving, attempting to elude police, speeding, failure to maintain lane and suspended license. ►► James Christopher Goethals, 43, of Decatur was arrested Nov. 4 on Eves Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and suspended license.

take the cash from the register and put it into a black plastic bag. Then, the employee said the robber grabbed the bag and ran out of the store. Deputies reviewed the video surveillance and said the suspect walked to the store. They said the suspect walked behind the back of the store to wait for customers to leave. Deputies said the suspect “appeared to be very calm,” and the employed confirmed this.

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Keep the holidays safe and fire-free ATLANTA — The American Red Cross Metropolitan Atlanta chapter has released safety tips to avoid a home fire during the holidays.

• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights to avoid damaging cords. • Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

HOLIDAY DECORATING: • Choose decorations and artificial trees that are flame resistant or flame retardant. • If getting a real tree, choose a fresh one and secure it in a sturdy stand. • Place the tree away from heat sources and exits and water it daily. • If hanging stockings on the fireplace, do not use the fireplace for fires. • Keep children, pets and decorations away from lit candles. • Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet. • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. • Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and the total number of bulbs to 50. • Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of LED strands to connect. Some strings of lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

COOKING HAZARDS: • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are two of the top three days for cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these simple steps to avoid a cooking fire around the holidays: • Test smoke alarms. • Check food regularly and remain in the home while cooking. Use a timer as a reminder that the stove or oven is on. • Enforce a “kid-free zone” in the cooking area and make children stay at least 3 feet away from the stove. • Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove, oven or any appliance that generates heat. • Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup. • Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen. Contact a local fire department for training on the proper use of extinguishers.

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Safety equipment installed at Roswell City Hall Will help in case of emergencies ROSWELL, Ga. – The city of Roswell has installed new safety equipment that will help save lives in the case of an active shooter or other similar critical incident at Roswell City Hall. Several “iACT Responder Bags” have been installed in certain key locations throughout City Hall. The bag is a case that can be mounted similar to fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that contains specific equipment that may be needed to save the life of a person injured in a critical incident while

Roswell City Hall has installed new kits for use in emergencies to help save lives. All city hall employees will be trained in the use of the bags.

waiting for first responders to reach the victim. It has been well established that during these critical incidents, even after the threat has been eliminated, there can be an extended period of time before rescuers can locate and extricate all who may be wounded. These minutes are critical to the patient, and any immediate help they can get can dramatically increase their chances of survival. This bag has been specifically designed for that critical period of time. Very little of the equipment found in the iACT bag would be found in a traditional first aid kit. The bag includes equipment to control major bleeding and breathing prob-

lems with clearly labeled, easy to follow instructions. Less than 30 minutes of training is required to teach city employees how to use the equipment in the bag. All employees will be trained. “We hope that the equipment in the bags never have to be used,” said Police Chief Rusty Grant. “But these employees may be the ones that save the life of a co-worker or visitor to City Hall if there is some sort of critical incident.” The iACT bags were developed locally, and the city of Roswell is the first organization in the nation to install them to help keep employees and citizens safe. For more information, visit iactresponderbag.com. —Jonathan Copsey

Big Creek Parkway is envisioned to cross Ga. 400 between the Holcomb Bridge and Mansell roads exits.

Big Creek: Continued from Page 1 Bridge Road and Mansell Road interchanges. The new road would then connect to the existing intersection of Old Alabama Road

and Holcomb Woods Parkway and end at Holcomb Bridge Road (Ga. 140). It would include a sidewalk and bicycle path. Roswell Transportation Director Steve Acenbrak called the project’s plans “aspirational.” “This has enormous traffic

value and an economic development value,” Acenbrak said. “It’s a really great project.” Should the Ga. 400/Holcomb Bridge Road Bridge ever be expanded, the Big Creek Parkway would be a vital alternate route, Acenbrak said. The project is expected to cost about $50 million and

take two years to build. It is a long-term project with no identified funding for right-of-way acquisition or construction at this time. The city is seeking state and federal money for it. For information about the Big Creek Parkway project, visit www.roswellgov.com/bcp.

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AT&T donates $10K to Drake House Money goes to programs, teens By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The dedicated volunteers at the Drake House received an early Christmas present Dec. 11 in the form of a large check from AT&T. AT&T Regional Vice President of External Affairs Judy Agerton, a volunteer at the Drake House, presented the $10,000 check to the Roswell-

based nonprofit. “We saw a need,” Agerton said. “This is a way to give back to the community.” The Drake House offers short-term emergency housing for mothers and their families as well as classes and counseling to get the families back on their feet. Dennis Boyden, AT&T regional director of external affairs, agreed. “Whenever a family comes in, they work to help the family and get back on their feet to sustain themselves,” Boyden said. “We appreciate that. It doesn’t just give them emer-

gency shelter, but gets them back on their feet.” Drake House Executive Director Kathy Swahn said she was overwhelmed by the donation. “This is extremely generous,” Swahn said. “AT&T has been a strong supporter for many years.” The $10,000 will go to support the educational programming for teens as well as life skills and career coaching. For more on the Drake House and its mission, visit them online at www.thedrakehouse.org.

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Magic of Christmas is in memories it creates

The time capsual’s been found! The time capsual’s been found!

Opening our own time capsule Once upon a time, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams made a box. Not just any box; a time capsule. For those who haven’t heard, a time capsule from these two founding Patriots was recently unearthed at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, dating back to 1795. Workers found the copper box while making repairs to the building. The box was sealed in the cornerstone of the building. There is little description of what might be inside other than letters and a metal plate of Revere’s. Maybe a bottle of Adams’ famous beer? Wait, wrong Sam Adams. Anyway, this is the second time the capsule was discovered. In 1855, similar work again turned up the capsule, which was then sealed in a leather bag. The Victorian-era Americans added their own items to the capsule and sealed it up. And, once again, it has been found. Time capsules are wonderful things. They tell about the people who created them, the items and things these people found important to preserve for posterity. Postcards, letters, photographs and coins all typically get thrown into such capsules. There is something deeply personal about time capsules. They speak to the people who buried them. What was so important about a postcard they felt people of the future would want to see it? I am reminded of a sub-plot from the movie “Amelie.” The title character finds a little box hidden behind a bathroom tile. Inside were toys, a racecar, sports cards and jacks from a former resident in her apartment. Each of the items means

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For those who haven’t heard, a time capsule from these two founding Patriots was recently unearthed at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, dating back to 1795. little to a 20-something woman living in the 2000s; but to the boy from the 1950s, they meant the world. When Amelie finds the original owner – now an old man – he breaks down in tears at the sight of the box. It just goes to show how important time capsules can be. As a historian, I know how much writings and items from the past help our understanding of long ago eras. But they mean more to those who created them. Given how this is a season for reflection, take a moment and think about what matters to you. What would you put into a time capsule to tell future generations?

From the time we are children, Christmas is special. Of course when we are young, it is all about the anticipation of Santa Claus. Two major events came each year as far as I was concerned. One was the last day of school because that meant another endless summer loomed before me. Anything was possible come June 1 (or thereabouts). Perhaps a visit to far-off lands such as Colorado. I was born in Texas, which is mostly flat as a pancake, so the opportunity to see a real mountain was akin to floating down the Amazon. In the summer, every day was Saturday – except Sunday of course, which meant I would still have to go to Sunday school and church. Yes, summertime when you are 7 years old is an indescribable period of almost endless excitement. But it wasn’t a patch on Christmas. Christmas was every day of summer compacted and condensed into one single day. One glorious incandescent day of absolutely boundless joy, you are Christmas. The gloom of the first day of school would be tempered by the knowledge that the countdown to Christmas had begun. You could not truly appreciate the approach of Christmas without the balancing drudgery of homework, spelling tests and that plague of all mankind – arithmetic. Just as there is no light without dark, there was the beacon of Christmas. It shone like a lighthouse with the promise of great things yet to come as we navigated the treacherous shoals of third grade. No doubt prison must be something like school. You thought you would scream if you had to listen to Alvin Loveless read aloud. He destroyed Dick and Jane with the most mind-numbing monotone, fingernails-onblackboard voice that completely ignored all vestiges of punctuation. Then there was the no talking in class commandment. Six hours of sitting in class without talking – except for Susan Holden who did it all the time. She never got in trouble because she could always say something to the teacher that would make her smile and forget to correct Susan. What an injustice. Then you had to line up to go anywhere. “No cuts,” was

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the admonition invoked when some transgressor tried to inveigle himself near the front. And teachers policed the crime of cutting in such a desultory way, it made you think the fabric of civilization was being whittled away, one cut at a time. But there were oases through that desolate wasteland that was school. They were there to ease life’s burdens as you made your way to Christmas. The first, of course, was Halloween. So much candy, so little time. Off I would go in the care of my older brothers – who promptly would abandon me three houses down from our front yard. No matter. It’s all about the candy anyway. Then came Thanksgiving and all that turkey and dressing. You had to get through Monday Tuesday at school, but then you were free until the following Monday. It gave you the will to go on. For once Thanksgiving was over, there was no pausing before the assault on the Summit. It was Christmas or die, and many times I thought I would just die if Christmas didn’t get here. First the tree went up and the whole family decorated it. I was jealous of my brothers who had favorite ornaments and claimed the right to hang them on the tree themselves. Oh, I burned at that. I wanted my special ornament too. Of course Mother gave me one, but that wasn’t good enough. I coveted the ones my brothers had. Those ornaments were Tradition. And my puny elf ornament was new, so it didn’t have any tradition. I wanted their ornaments and railed at the injustice of it all. As the presents began to appear under the tree, I would haunt them, count them and mark each one with a name on it. I would mourn at the paucity of gifts engraved for me. But their number would grow, and I would pick them up, feel their heft – even hold the ones in thin tissue up to the light and cast my practiced eye over them. And woe is unto me if the

heft of a box indicated that most disappointing of contents – socks and underwear. As the days approached – 10, then nine, now eight … truly did I understand how time can stand still. Then comes Christmas Eve. Everyone is so nice, even my older brothers who are never nice, but this night they are almost pleasant. But as the youngest, I am the only one banished to the bedroom. I’m told the sooner I sleep, the sooner Santa will come. As if sleep were possible. No visions of sugarplums danced in my head. No it was filled with racecars, a Fort Apache set, a football and the like. I would hear laughter coming from the living room and my eyes would fill with tears of bitterness. As the youngest, I always had to go to bed just when the fun was greatest. My brothers were not exiled, and I was left to contemplate the unfairness in this world. Then I would awake. And immediately I knew it was Christmas morning. I would run into my parents’ bedroom and wake them up. My father and I would have a philosophical discussion as to whether 4 a.m. was truly morning. I argued in the affirmative, most eloquently. It was 4 a.m. after all. My father took the position that sunrise must figure prominently in any definition of morning and sent me back to bed. Finally, I was allowed – nay, unleashed – to go to the living room. Again, time stopped. I am transfixed. With acute tunnel vision, I can only see my corner of the room – that was one tradition I did share. Almost uncomprehendingly, I saw that all of this was for me. The things I had hoped to get were forgotten in the midst of wonderful things I never knew I wanted until now. Oh, Christmas. Happy, happy Christmas of days long ago. What treasured memories they bring. And how does one recapture that bliss? Why the best way of course. I’ll sit in the corner of another living room Christmas morning and watch all that joy and bliss reflected – in the eyes of my grandchildren. Oh happy, happy Christmas.

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The Mastery Salon selected the first makeover winner, Lisa Hewitt!!! Lisa Hewitt, 41-year-old single mother of two, was laid off from her job in June. In an effort to get back to her previous income level, Lisa is currently working three jobs- including a full-time position, working as security at a theater at night, and cleaning out horse stalls at a local stable on Saturdays. This made her the perfect candidate for the very first in a series of makeovers being awarded to deserving women in the local community by Alpharetta/Roswell salon, The Mastery By Esani. The Mastery Makeover Series was inspired by the exciting makeovers the salon provided to the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders at the beginning of their 2014-2015 season. In crafting Lisa’s makeover, experienced Mastery stylist Luci Retzer revitalized Lisa’s fine, red hair by deepening the color to a warmer tone in order to make her blue eyes stand out. Luci used two shades of red in order to give depth and dimension, make the hair look fuller, and give it more movement. Stylist Luci finished off Lisa’s hair with a “Diamond Shines” treatment, and graduated asymmetrical bob to give the hair more volume. Lisa was able to leave the horse stalls behind and enjoy the “ONE Experience” at The Mastery, which included complimentary wine; a Reluxe five-point head, neck and shoulder massage; and relaxing, zen sounds and scenes of nature with her shampoo. Mastery bridal makeup artist, Brittany Crow, applied Lisa’s makeup and chose a neutral palette emphasizing peach, gold and brown to warm her complexion; and used concealer, cream eye shadow, blush and bronzer to create a clean, fresh look.

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Makeover winner Lisa was blown-away with the finished result, and with tears in her eyes said, “My makeover was wonderful, I enjoyed the head massage so much, I have never in my life had an experience like this before. My stylist Luci just knew exactly what I wanted with the cut and the color. The Mastery salon gifted Lisa with several Paul Mitchell products to maintain her beautiful new hair, a gift bag of Ultimate Face Cosmetics makeup, and a VIP card so she can continue to enjoy Luci’s expert services throughout the coming year.

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“Thank you to everyone at The Mastery for making me feel so special. You have some really good people working here, and now I feel as if I can keep going and have a fresh start with only good things for 2015.” The Mastery by Esani is an award-winning salon crafted for salon guests yearning for personalized attention and predictably superior service at an affordable price. Outfits for Lisa’s makeover where donated by The Drake Closet in Alpharetta, a resale boutique that provides a designated revenue stream to The Drake House in Roswell.

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the country.” Using the grant, the RCAC will be able to provide a hands-on experience as it hosts a different performing puppet company each week. Each company will host the puppetmaking workshops on Tuesday and Thursday of the week of their performances. The workshops will create the kind of puppets that are featured in that week’s performance, such as marionettes, hand puppets and rod puppets. The workshops will be provided free of charge and anyone over the age of 6 can attend. Pre-registration will be required. The Roswell summer puppet series performances and workshops will run June and July of 2015. A total of seven different puppet companies will perform during the summer series. The performances will start at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, which additional 1 p.m. shows on Wednesday and Friday. Registration will be available March 2015. To pre-register and view the lineup for the 2015 summer puppet series, visit www.roswellpuppets.com.

RPD gets Big Ben K-9 grant ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Police Department has received a grant from Pittsburgh Steeler’s Super Bowl quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. His foundation, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation/the Giving Back Fund, has donated a $12,000 grant to secure and train a new K-9. This police dog will be instrumental to the department and to the community by working on various tasks such as narcotics detection and search and rescue calls. “The Roswell Police Department is excited to partner with the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation and is thankful for the funding for a police K-9. Our

police K-9s play an important role in our mission to protect the community,” said Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant. Roethlisberger agreed on the importance of the K-9 police. “We’re very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units,” Roethlisberger said. “The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers, as well as the bond that is formed, is incredible. We’re just thrilled to do our small part.” For more information about the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation or the Giving Back Fund, visit www.bigben7.com or www.givingback.org. —Jonathan Copsey

Bulloch Hall to reenact Bulloch/Roosevelt marriage ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother Mittie Bulloch, will host a reenactment of the marriage of Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. The event will take place Dec. 22 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. with tours

beginning every 30 minutes that will feature the wedding reenactment. Tickets are $15. To make a reservation, call 770-992-1731 or visit www. roswellgov.org.

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Suspect arrested in church fire ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested on suspicion of arson Dec. 14 after a church was set on fire. The Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church on Old Alabama Road was reported on fire in the early hours of Dec. 14. The woods behind the building and a rear wall were RAMIREZ engulfed in flames. Roswell Fire Department Spokesman Paul Piccirilli said about 25 firefighters from Roswell and Johns Creek fire departments responded to the scene and doused the fire in 20minutes. A man was found nearby allegedly running naked through the woods. Juan Carlos Ramirez, 24, of Roswell, was arrested for disorderly conduct, said Roswell Police Spokeswoman Lisa Holland. He allegedly confessed to lighting the fire. Piccirilli said Ramirez lit the fire using brush and other materials on the property, causing a large part of the woods on the property and a side wall of the church to catch fire. There was “moderate” damage to the church, Piccirilli said with repairs needed due to smoke and water damage.

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the police set up cones and redirected the traffic so that they would not get hit by any cars and the traffic could still flow smoothly,” said Lisa Holland, with the Roswell Police Department. The protest began about 5 p.m. then headed toward the Atlanta Hotel when dusk set in. Police say there was no incident during the protest.

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Approval of a new sign at Miller’s Ale House, Davis Drive.

Approval of a generator and HVAC addition to the Public Works facility for $121,000.

Approval of second amendments to pension and retirement savings plans.

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Approval of creating an IGA for the city’s finance building.

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Alpharetta's mayor, council and dignitaries offically open City Hall.

City Hall: Continued from Page 1 and income. City departments grew faster than their work space and became scattered throughout the city. Now they can all be under one roof, and the community has one place to gather. “It’s the sense of community and family that makes Alpharetta a special place,” said former Mayor Chuck Martin. “This will be the center of their hometown.” His successor, Arthur Letchas, agreed. “The people who made this possible are the residents,” Letchas said. A $29 million bond was

issued in 2011 to create the City Center and passed by an overwhelming majority. The final 22-acre project includes City Hall, a park, town green, parking garage and space for a public library. “We wanted a City Hall and a library to attract people downtown,” he said. The current mayor, Belle Isle, has made a point of keeping downtown Alpharetta in the focus of the community, having near-weekly events, often on Milton Avenue and closing it for the events. The new City Hall – complete with town green – could house many of these events. “This project is a matter of passion,” said Belle Isle. The city offices will move in over the coming week.

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Fees: Continued from Page 1 same cost as Alpharetta residents. Alpharetta already has such a partnership with their northern neighbor Milton. It is a larger, more encompassing

partnership that has worked well, Perry said. “It’s worked very well,” Perry said. “Milton has a much younger [parks and recreation] program. We have had the capacity to take care of their residents.” Milton also pays Alpharetta annually as part of the

agreement. “While this is a small step, it is a step in the right direction,” said Councilmember Jim Gilvin. “Parks and Recreation is an area where all the communities in North Fulton can benefit. It’ll be better for our programs, their programs and the kids in general.”

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The news was not lost on local broker Josh Barnes, director of real estate operations at Orkin & Associates in Milton. He said the industry will continue to see labor cost challenges, but with the drop in oil prices, many construction-related ventures become more affordable. “The cost of diesel fuel is cheaper, and that means it’s going to be cheaper to move dirt and operate the big machinery,” he said. “That can help us in the real estate market as we start to develop.” Barnes said his company will be breaking ground shortly on a 156-acre acre Deerfield Township development in south Forsyth County, so he is hoping to see stable production and grading costs. Deerfield Township was approved as a master plan development last year. A single-family neighborhood component has already broken ground with sites being prepared and infrastructure established to begin building homes, he said. Atlanta is historically a high-vacancy metro area, and it still is today, according to Jeff Myers with CoStar Portfolio Strategy, one of the nation’s largest real estate research firms. Vacancy levels climbed to more than 25 percent in some areas during the recession. They have since fallen into the mid-teens as job growth recovers. Doggett also spoke about

the perceived threat from the Chinese economy, which has shown signs of slowing recently. If the United States came to grips with the notion that it cannot continue to run deficits, it could rebound on the world stage, he said. “Seven percent of the money spent by our federal government goes to pay interest on the debt,” Doggett said. “The implications of that number on our future are significant.” And it’s not just the government that is overspending. Students in school now owe more than a trillion dollars in student loans, he said. America’s biggest debt holder is China. “What if the Chinese decide tomorrow the will not buy another dollar from the United States?” Doggett asked. “What would that do to our interest rate? It would skyrocket.” However, there are inroads to China, Doggett said. There are needs that American companies can meet in the most populous nation in the world. China has massively overbuilt, and 250 million people are being forced to relocate to occupy this new construction, he said. The country is also home to the world’s largest environmental movement because the population is choking to death on pollution. Business and civic leaders from Sandy Springs are already mining one of the largest

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John Doggett, senior lecturer at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, visits with one of the attendees at the Georgia Certified Commercial Investment Member luncheon held at the Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta Dec. 4. markets in China: health care for the aged. Sandy Springs has the largest concentration of health care facilities between Washington and Houston. The city has spread that message to China, where a one-child mandate and the massive move by young people to the cities have left millions of elderly struggling. Sandy Springs is continu-

ing conversations to export expertise and help build facilities to meet that growing need. James Comerford, managing director of Proscenium Capital and chairman of the Sandy Springs Economic Advisory Committee, said the city has a wealth of intellectual knowledge in an area of health care that is now one of the greater societal issues facing the Chinese.

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Adler Chiropractic marks 20 years in Roswell Business: Adler Chiropractic Opened: 1994 Owner: Dr. David Adler What: Dr. Adler celebrated his 20th anniversary (and 24th year in practice) serving Roswell, Alpharetta and North Fulton. For three weeks, the practice offered all new patients the anniversary promotional fee of $20. The celebration was topped off with a party attended by loyal patients, colleagues from the

chiropractic and medical fields, members of the City Council and business leaders in Roswell Inc. Where: 1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, #177, Roswell Hours: Monday, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, by appointment. Phone: 770-594-2233 Web: www.adlerchiro.com

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Sports Revolution changing youth sports climate Business: Sports Revolution Opened: September 2014 Owner: Tony Schuster What: Our main goal is to increase training and development for players, parents and coaches and promote services to help all sports teams and leagues in your area from youth sports up to and including high school athletics.

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Milton builder wins Gold OBIE MILTON, Ga. — The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council awarded builder t-Olive Properties a Gold OBIE Award building a custom, single-family home in the $1 million to $2.4 million category in The Hayfield development, Milton. The OBIE Awards are the pinnacle of accomplishment within the Atlanta homebuilding industry and serve to recognize outstanding achievements in more than 100 categories. “Winning this Gold OBIE Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Randy Schiltz, president of t-Olive Properties. “Each aspect of the home was carefully designed and planned. It resulted in a truly beautiful home. It is something we are very proud of.” For information, visit www.toliveproperties.com.

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Wakefield Beasley awarded Creekside Village project ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s Wakefield Beasley & Associates has been awarded the Creekside Village Assisted Living project by Provident Development Group. Creekside Village is the first phase of a multiphase senior development site located in Smyrna, Georgia. The estimated $10.9 million project will be a 78,500-square-foot, three-story building with 108 rooms and a designated wing for those who need more intense support due to dementia or other memory-related functions.

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BusinessBriefs ates, a top architectural and design firm in the Avalon complex in Alpharetta, announced that Bianca George has joined WBA as a project coordinator in the multi-family studio. George brings six years of industry experience to the firm and has worked on many projects, including the Fulton County Aviation GEORGE Community Cultural Center, Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and Annapolis Towne Center. “Bianca represents the first hire to our new, Atlanta-based multi-family studio. She brings residential experience, a diverse background and a great attitude to the team. I am very excited to have her come in on the ground floor of this new venture,” said B.J. Laterveer, director of the multifamily studio. George earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Hampton University and a master’s degree in arts administration from Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Harry Norman represents River’s Edge Milton MILTON, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors and agent Annemarie Russo are the exclusive representatives of Milton’s newest luxury community River’s Edge Milton. The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 12 to open River’s Edge Milton. Mayor Joe Lockwood cut the ribbon to officially welcome the community. Sponsors included the Sequoia Club and Southeast Mortgage. River’s Edge Milton consists of 133 acres in the heart of Milton’s horse country and farm land. One of Milton’s newest gated luxury communities, the community will consist of custom built estates on 1.6-acre to 5-acre home sites with walking trails and other amenities. For information, visit www.RiversEdgeMilton. com.

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Sawnee EMC donates to charities, schools CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded $26,490 to local charities through its Operation Round Up program. Local charitable organizations that received funding included Act Together Ministries, The Place of Forsyth and North Fulton Community Charities. The Foundation Board also awarded $13,022.89 in classroom grants to teachers within the Sawnee EMC service area, including Hillside Elementary School, Whitlow Elementary School and Piney Grove Middle School. These programs are funded by Sawnee members who round their electric bill up to the next highest

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Burger Dispatch delivers in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Sisters Saphire Sumpter and Satoria Sumpter turned a veggie burger craving into a San Francisco-like delivery service in June with Burger Dispatch. The Alpharetta-based business delivers from local restaurants to the customer’s door. When their favorite burger spot didn’t offer delivery, the sisters decided to provide the service themselves, personally selecting restaurants for traits such as freshness and quality. Delivery is within a five-mile radius of each restaurant, with a flat fee of $7 plus 50 cents per mile added on per order. “We know standard protocol is to launch in a big city, but we’re excited to have Burger Dispatch based in Alpharetta – because it’s unexpected,” Satoria Sumpter said. For information, visit www.burgerdispatch.com.

Advance Auto Parts opens third store in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Advance Auto Parts announced it will open its third store Dec.18 in Alpharetta at 10825 State Bridge Road. The new store offers a wide range of parts, recognized national brands and free services, including installation for new windshield wipers, a complimentary check of the vehicle’s electrical system and old battery and installation of a new battery with purchase on most vehicles. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Other locations are 5596 Highway 9 North and 731 North Main Street in Alpharetta. For more information, visit www.advanceautoparts.com.

Marco’s Pizza opens in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Marco’s Pizza announced it will open Dec. 22 at 4p.m. 2332 Atlanta Highway in Cumming creating up to 25 jobs. “Pizza lovers in Cumming will quickly find out that we’re substantially different than your typical pizza chain,” said Chander Vashishat, owner of Marco’s Pizza in Cumming. “We were attracted to the Marco’s brand because it was founded on Italian freshness and quality standards, making it stand out from all other well-known brands.” For information on Marco’s Pizza franchising opportunities, visit www.marcosfranchising.com.

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CELEBRICKTION LEGO SHOW

A show with demonstrations and creations by Lego Robotics. Show features viewing a city built out of 1 million Lego pieces by Harry and Austin Nijenkamp. High Meadows School Community Center, 1055 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Saturday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person Visit celebricktion.com for more info.

Contact: Fred Jakobsen, 425-2051854 Info: The light event is hosted at a private home. Park on the street outside, and then walk down the driveway to the garage and trailer where the lights and animations are set up. Donations are welcomed for Toys for Tots.

HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT 1853 WEDDING REENACTMENT A reenactment of the 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell from Monday, Dec. 22 from 6-9 p.m. Adults $15, children $10. Visit bullochhall.org for more info.

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What: A collection of lights, animated characters and Christmas characters to create a winter wonderland. Where: Fred Jakobsen, 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell When: Wednesday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Jan. 1 Hours: Daily, 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free

A Christmas concert performed by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. Saturday, Dec. 20. Show begins at 8 p.m. Adult tickets are $30, senior tickets $25 and student tickets $15. Visit johnscreeksymphony.org for more info.

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What: 10 vendors exhibit unique items such as clothing, art and handcrafts for sale. Where: Commonwealth Plaza Holiday Shoppe 141, 1614 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming When: Thursday, Dec. 18 through Tuesday, Dec. 23 Hours: Thursday and Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free admission Contact: Kim O’Day, 678-314-8753

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What: A viewing of Chattahoochee Nature Center’s feature film, Reimagine Our River Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell When: Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 21 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: Price of viewing is included with general admission, $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students Online: chattnaturecenter.org

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What: A theatre play production of The Nutcracker by Sawnee Ballet Theatre Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming When: Thursday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 21 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: $15 for student tickets, $20 for adults Online: sawneeballettheatre.org

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What: A theatre play production of The Nutcracker by the Alpharetta Dance Theatre Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 21 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: General admission is $20 Online: alpharettadancetheatre.com

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Reindeer, Santa come to town ROSWELL, Ga. – Santa came to Roswell Dec. 14, bringing with him his reindeer. They appeared at the fourth annual Reindeer Day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Families were able to see the reindeer and Santa as well as make crafts, roast marshmallows and take part in holiday activities. —Jonathan Copsey

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The fifth annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic will be Dec. 21 at Chattahoochee High School and feature alumni players from at least five North Fulton high schools. In 2013, over 150 alumni players and coaches met up again on Chattahoochee’s turf field.

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7th-grade Milton Eagles win 6A state championship Hoops N Sand hosts Christmas, New Year’s and camps CUMMING, Ga. — Hoops N Sand will hold sports camps over Christmas, New Year’s and Spring Break. While the camps are open to girls and boys in elementary and middle schools, athletes will be divided by age/skill level and instructed through various drills and playing situations. Additionally, instructors will incorporate various games and activities to ensure each camper has a fun experience. Activities may include indoor sand volleyball, hard court volleyball, sand or hard court soccer, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball tournaments, speed and agility 101 and hockey. Register at www.hoopsnsand.com.

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MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles seventhgrade football team won the 2014 Georgia Middle School Athletic Association State Championship for Class 6A, Nov. 22, the largest and most challenging classification in the state of Georgia. The undefeated Eagles (11-0) dominated the Hillgrove Hawks in a 48-16 victory at the state championship game held at Sprayberry High School. The Eagles also captured the 6A region championship in both 2014 and 2013, and are 16-0 regular season since entering the Milton football program in sixth grade last year. The players are Jake Walter, Chase Davis, Troy Artis, Jake McCool, Bennett Spooner, Evan Hurst, Grant Wilson, Jack Rhodes, Cole Monette, Jackson Weaver, Graham Olmsted, Anderson Jackson, Seth Robinson, Kyle Brown, Alex McNeillie, Stephen Michaels, Mandeep Sethi, Brandon Albright, Clayton Keene, Justin Williams, Carter Taylor, Dorian Weston, Jack Guiney, Jeffrey Williams, Jared Moore, Paul Tchio, Zander

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Roswell men’s tennis team crowned national champions ROSWELL, Ga. – The men’s tennis team from Roswell, representing the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern Section, captured the national title at the USTA League Adult 55 and Over 7.0 National Championships held at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex in Surprise, Arizona. The Roswell team defeated a team from Long Island City, New York, 2-1 in the championship match. Earlier in the day, the Roswell team defeated a team from St. Paul, Minnesota, 2-1 in the semifinals. It advanced this far by winning its round-robin flight contested on previous days. The team captained by James Meidl (Roswell), featuring Grant Hagen (Mari-

etta), Gerald Robichaud (Lawrenceville), William Duty (Marietta), Robert Elliott (Marietta), Joel Schancupp (Marietta), Scott Holton (Peachtree Corners), Thomas Slocum (Marietta), Ronald Moss (Lawrenceville), Dave John Tipton (Marietta), Al Evans (Canton), Fred Lanier (Alpharetta), James Wahl (Roswell), Martin Phanco (Canton), Terry Downs (Marietta) and Terence Furness (Marietta) plays at Roswell Park. USTA League was established to provide adult recreational tennis players throughout the country with the opportunity to compete against players of similar ability levels. For more information, visit www. usta.com. —Vallari Bhave

MIAMI – Haley Templeton, a 2014 Chattahoochee High School graduate and University of Miami volleyball player, has been named the 2014 ACC Freshman of the Year. She becomes only the second freshman Hurricane in school history to take the top honor. A 6-foot setter, Templeton had an amazing freshman debut, earning ACC Freshman of the Week honors five times during the 2014 season. She surpassed the 1,000-assist mark during Miami’s 3-1 victory over Georgia Tech, recording the 10th 1,000-assist season since the program returned in 2001. “It has been great to see Haley mature and develop as the season went on,” Miami head coach Jose “Keno” Gandara said in a press release. “She is very deserving of the award and I look forward to watching her continue to develop.” Templeton finished the regular season ranked second in the ACC with 11.02 assists/sets and finished the year with 1,047 assists, leading the Hurricanes with 27 service aces. With 59 kills on the season, the freshman also recorded at least 20 assists in 28 of Miami’s 29 matches this season, including a career-high 53 assists four times (9/13 vs. Ball State, 9/20 vs. Missouri, 10/5 vs. Florida State and 10/10 at Syracuse). “I’m ecstatic about this, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates,” Templeton said. “They’ve helped me the entire year and I

Haley Templeton, a 2014 Chattahoochee grad and current setter for the University of Miami volleyball team, has been named the 2014 ACC Freshman of the Year. couldn’t have done this without them being there to help me along the way.” The Hurricanes (21-8, 14-4 ACC) earned one of 64 spots in the 2014 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball field. Among Templeton’s many accomplishments at Chattahoochee, she was selected to the All Area and the Georgia All State teams all four years and holds numerous state records for assists in the state. A three-time AAU All American, she was named to the Under Armour All-American 1st team as a senior and competed with the top 24 players in the country before the NCAA National Championship in Seattle December 2013, where she won Setter of the Year. Templeton was also named the 2013-14 Gatorade Georgia Volleyball Player of the Year.

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GCSU visits Fellowship Christian to award scholarships ROSWELL, Ga. — Six students at Fellowship Christian School, 10965 Woodstock Road in Roswell, were awarded Dean’s Merit Scholarships from Georgia College and State University. Georgia College Regional Admissions Counselor Barry Cressley made the scholarship presentation to each student. He said that Fellowship received more Georgia College scholarships than any other high school from the area.

Emily Bullington received the highest award, which is a $4,000 recurring scholarship. “Fellowship Christian School is proud of the academic accomplishments of these dedicated students, and we join with Georgia College in congratulating them on a job well done,” said Kathy Teston, Fellowship Christian head of school. “These students are a great representation of our school’s mission.” —Shannon Weaver

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schools. Yngrid Huff, director of planning for Fulton Schools, said the second round of maps still impacts fewer than 4,000 of the more than 48,000 students in North Fulton. “For the most part, with no changes to high school lines, it’s been a light touch for middle and elementary schools,” said Huff. “With the new school opening in Roswell, we are mostly focusing on that community, with some tweaking in other areas.” Feeder lines, primarily from middle to high school, were looked at during this redistricting, with planners attempting to mitigate some quirks that sent small numbers of students into one high school apart from the majority. Huff said they were able to create direct feeds from middle to high school in the eastern part of North Fulton, but that is not possible at the schools on the west side of Ga. 400. “In some cases, parents whose children were part of the smaller splits asked to

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Summary of areas moved under the redistricting draft plan presented Dec. 10 The proposed changes impact only elementary and middle school attendance zones Elementary schools: Creek View, Hembree Springs, Hillside, Esther Jackson, Mimosa, Mountain Park, New Prospect, Ocee, River Eves, Roswell North and Sweet Apple Mimosa ES to New Hwy. 9 ES: • All areas north of Old Roswell Road and west of Lowe Lane including Lowe Lane, Roswell Commons, Eaglescrest and Grand Oaks • All areas south of Holcomb Bridge Road including Riverwood apartments, Camden Ridge, Swaybranch Drive, Grimes Place, Rock Creek Drive, Shadowood Court, Crestview Circle, Stonebridge Drive, Shadowbrook, Carriage Station and Pembroke Hill Roswell North ES to New Hwy. 9 ES: • Areas along and to the east of Crabapple Road between Woodstock Road/Street and the creek just north of Kathleen Court, including Weatherford Place, Crown Park and the Tower Park Place condos • Areas along and to the north of Alpharetta Street northeast of Woodstock Street, including Alpine Drive • All of the area east of North Atlanta Street

Middle schools: All middle schools north of the Chattahoochee River Crabapple MS to Elkins Pointe MS: • Areas along and to the east of Crabapple Road between Woodstock Road/Street and the creek just north of Kathleen Court, including Weatherford Place, Crown Park and the Tower Park Place condos • Areas along and to the north of Alpharetta Street northeast of Woodstock Street, including Alpine Drive • All of the area east of North Atlanta Street between Alpharetta Street and Oxbo Road including Liberty Lofts and Townhomes, Opal Drive, Norcross Village, Courtyard Terrace, Millbrook, Myrtle Street apartments, Forest Grove apartments and Vickery

between Woodstock Street and Oxbo Road including Liberty Lofts and Townhomes, Opal Drive, Norcross Village, Courtyard Terrace, Millbrook, Myrtle Street apartments, Forest Grove apartments and Vickery Landing Esther Jackson ES to New Hwy 9 ES: • Areas along Holcomb Bridge Road and Old Holcomb Bridge Road west of Dogwood Road including The Crossings at Woodbridge Hillside ES to Esther Jackson ES: • All the area west of Old Dogwood Road including Wood Creek apartments. River Eves ES to Hillside ES: • All residential areas that empty onto Nesbit Ferry Road and the eastern half of Champions Green Parkway, including Arden Place, Ashley Crossing, Devonshire, Nesbitt Reserve, Ashley Forest, Berkshires on Nesbit Ferry and Rivercrest Hembree Springs ES to Mimosa ES: • From Elkins Road, all areas south and east of Hwy. 9 including The Regency at Mansell • All areas south of and including Old Ellis Road including Old Ellis Pointe and Old Roswell Corners Hembree Springs ES to Sweet Apple ES: • All areas along Crabapple Road north of Houze

Way including The Courtyard at Saddle Creek • All the area west of Houze Road south of Hembree Road and north of creek near Hollyberry Drive, including Houze Commons, Hollyberry, Charleston Oaks and Derby Forest • All areas along Houze Road north of Hembree Road including Saddle Creek, Crabapple Creek, Crabapple Woods, Crabapple Walk, Orchard Trace, The Reserve at Crabapple, The Cottages of Crabapple and Barrow Downs Sweet Apple ES to Mountain Park ES: • West of and including Roper Road, all areas south of Cox Road including Lakeside at Ansley, Huntington Park and Huntington Estates Mountain Park ES to Roswell North ES: • All areas along Lake Charles Drive including Lake Charles Plantation, Meeting Street and Charleston Pointe Creek View ES to New Prospect ES: • Areas along Old Milton Parkway including Country Place Court, The Pointe at Preston Ridge, Stone Ridge, Camden Pond, Bridge Point and Pennbrook Ocee ES to New Prospect ES: • Areas along Old Milton Parkway northwest of Vista Forest Drive

Landing Northwestern MS to Hopewell MS: • All the area south of Bethany Road in the current Cambridge HS attendance zone including Evergrace, Providence Oaks, Providence Square, Oakmere West, Spence’s Field, Hook Road, The Orchards at Hopewell, Milton Glen, Mayfield Circle, Lynne Circle, Burnett Way, Nathan Circle, Park Lane, Wills Commons, Georgian Townhomes, Magnolia Place apartments and Victoria Square Webb Bridge MS to Taylor Road MS: • Areas east of Douglas Road including Calument, Concord Hall, Douglas Road Park, Hartsmill Pointe, Highland Park, Kensington Oaks, Laurel Park, Leeward Walk, The Vicarage, Woodland Cove and Wyngate • Areas north of Kimball Bridge Road and west of

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Young Lady Cougars rebound from early losses Team wins 5 straight after beginning season 1-2 By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Lady Cougars start three sophomores and no juniors, have no size to speak of with one exception and they lack the numbers to field a junior varsity team. To top it off, they play in a region with two unbeaten teams and two others with just a pair of losses each. But one-third of the way into the 2014-15 season, the Lady Cougars are 6-2 overall and 4-2 in Region 6-AAAAAA after winning all three of their games last week to stretch their winning streak to five in a row. Things did not start especially well for the Chattahoochee girls after an easy opening victory against an outmatched team. They lost their next two games, both against region opponents, by 32 and 35 points, and looked completely out-of-synch in the latter loss against Centennial. After that game, Chattahoochee coach Haaris Quraishy said he “reemphasized fundamentals,” and his players responded positively. “They’ve done everything a coach could ask them to do.” In addition to having no seniors in the starting lineup (there are just two on the team), the Lady Cougars’ starting five consists of one center, four guards and no forwards. Sophomore

Alayna Ford is the team’s lone starter with any height, and when she got into foul trouble Saturday against Alpharetta, Quraishy went with a lineup that sported five guards. “That’s the first time she’s fouled out,” Quraishy said of Ford, who had to battle against an Alpharetta front line that included two starters and three reserves between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-1. The Chattahoochee players will encounter match-up problems throughout the season against taller teams, but the Lady Cougars also present match-up concerns for opponents, who have to guard against a promising young post player surrounded by four guards who can all shoot three-pointers. While Ford tries to work for position inside, teammates Siena and Marissa Gore (sisters), Charity Starkes and Aysia Key spread out along the threepoint line, and the team patiently works the ball around the perimeter in search of a good shot. Siena Gore, one of three sophomore starters, is the team’s primary threat, averaging 18.5 points a game. She scored 34 in Chattahoochee’s seasonopening win and went for 30 in last Friday’s 67-37 victory over Habersham Central. Gore, who started as a freshman and scored 22 points against Centennial in a first round loss in the region playoffs, is adept at slicing through defenders and getting to the basket for lay-ups. She also creates her own scoring opportunities off steals on the defensive end. “She’s only a sophomore and people don’t know much about her, but they will,” Quraishy said of Siena Gore.

In Saturday’s 48-41 win at Alpharetta, Gore was relatively quiet with 14 points. Her sister Marissa also scored 14, with the two hitting seven of eight free throws down the stretch to preserve Chattahoochee’s lead. The Lady Cougars opened last week with a 50-40 win over Lambert, with Siena Gore and Ford combining for 35 points, largely due to some accurate free throw shooting. Gore was 14 of 16 at the line and Ford made seven of eight attempts, with both players likely to spend a lot more time at the foul line this season. Marissa Gore, also a sophomore, and Starkes are also three-point threats, and Quraishy will rely on them to take some of the offensive load off Ford inside and Siena Gore’s all-court game. Ford scored eight points against Alpharetta before SOL SIMS/ SOLARVIEW PHOTOGRAPHY getting into foul trouble, with Chattahoochee girls have won five games in Starkes and Key scoring six a row. each. “All four of them can shoot “They came back after the two losses the three,” Quraishy said of his guards. and they’ve played hard. They’re learn“We’re going to utilize that and our ing how to play with each other and I quickness. think we’ll get better as the season goes Quraishy is also relying on all four along.” starting guards to help in the reboundQuraishy recognizes that the Lady ing department, and the Chattahoochee Cougars are playing in a region that coach said he has been pleased with is very strong at the top, but after the the effort they’ve put forth against taller team’s recent efforts, Chattahoochee opposition. is very much in the mix for one of the “The girls are resilient,” he said. region’s four state playoff berths.

Gladiators off to strong start in region play Addition of Lancaster sparks offensive effort By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Gladiators headed to their holiday break tied for second in the Region 6-AAAAAA basketball standings with a 5-1 record that includes a pair of home court victories last weekend. After scoring a comfortable 64-45 win Friday over South Forsyth, the Gladiators spotted West Forsyth a 17-9 first quarter lead the next night before roaring back for a 69-53 victory. Johns Creek brings a 6-4 overall record into the annual Deep South Classic at Gwinnett’s Brookwood High School, with the Gladiators playing the host team in a first round game Dec. 27. Johns Creek made its first-ever appearance in the state tournament last year after a 12-13 record in the regular season. The Gladiators were a predominantly senior team, but returned starters Blue Smiley and Ian Joseph. Top reserve Chase Campbell was also back. Roderick Whitlow has assumed the

point guard duties this season, with the Gladiators aided by the addition of junior Mark Lancaster, a transfer from Peachtree Ridge. Lancaster leads the team in scoring with a 15.6 average, including a season-high 25 in the win over South Forsyth and 19 the next night against West Forsyth. The 6-foot-2 lefty is an all-court weapon, capable of scoring on slashing drives to the basket or on three-point shots. “Mark is a talented player who has given us a spark on offense,” Johns Creek coach Pete Goggin said after the Gladiators’ victory Friday. The Gladiators’ four other starters are averaging between 7.6 and 8.6 points per game, with Smiley and Campbell both scoring 18 points in a game to lead the team that night. Smiley and Whitlow are the other primary three-point shooters. Whitlow hit four from long range in a season-best 18-point effort against South Forsyth. Campbell and Joseph, both 6-foot3, are the Gladiators’ tallest starters. “We don’t have a true post player,” Goggin pointed out. “We’re more of a perimeter-oriented offense.” Johns Creek tries to use its quickness on the perimeter to force turnovers and push the pace, with sixth

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Appen Media’s Players of the Year: Six NF Jasinski, Fortune, Moore, Winchester, Sapp, Butcher area’s best By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 2014 high school football season in North Fulton featured outstanding performances by a number of athletes from local schools, resulting in each of the three Player of the Year awards being shared by two worthy individuals.

Players of the Year The Players of the Year, selected as the area’s top two-way performers, are Blessed Trinity linebacker/ tight end Pat Jasinski, the Region 4-AAA Defensive Player of the Year, and Milton’s Obe Fortune, who starred at wide receiver and defensive back for the Eagles. Jasinski was the best player on a Blessed Trinity team that went 13-1 and reached the AAA semifinals. He was the team’s leading tackler with 94 solo stops, 10 for losses. He also intercepted four passes and recovered two fumbles, ranging from sideline to sideline. On offense, Jasinski tied for first in receiving yards for the Titans (526). He averaged more than 20 yards per catch with six touchdowns, one a 70-yarder in BT’s semifinal playoff game. He will play college football at Central Florida. Fortune, who transferred to Milton from out of state for his senior season, was the Eagles’ most dangerous offensive weapon, catching 53 passes for 1,057 yards and 11 touchdowns. He added two rushing TDs, one for 49 yards, and also excelled defensively at cornerback, returning an interception for a 14th touchdown. He committed to Appalachian State, but is considering other scholarship offers.

Defensive Players of the Year The Defensive Players of the Year are Alpharetta’s Andrew Butcher and Milton’s Quarte Sapp, the Defensive Players of the Year in Region 6-AAAAAA and 5-AAAAAA respectively. Butcher, who will join former teammate Josh Dobbs at Tennessee, had 14.5 sacks and 19 total tackles for losses, causing and recovering four fumbles for the Raiders. Alpharetta reached the second round of the AAAAAA playoffs. Sapp was the leader of a Milton defense that helped the Eagles reach the quarterfinals before losing to topranked and unbeaten Colquitt County. He led the team with 76 solo tackles and 50 assists. He also had 15 tackles for loss, intercepted five passes, returning one for a touchdown, recovered two fumbles and forced one safety. He is being recruited by a number of major colleges in the Southeast.

Offensive Players of the Year The Offensive Players of the Year are

Alpharetta’s Andrew Butcher is one of the Defensive Players of the Year. dual threat quarterbacks Brian Moore of Cambridge and Aaron Winchester of Mount Pisgah. Moore led the Bears to a 7-3 record in just their third season of varsity football and was the Region 7-AAAAA Player of the Year. Moore completed 165 of 267 passes for 2,299 yards and 23 touchdowns, and rushed for 566 yards on 113 attempts with 13 TDs. He accounted for 2,865 yards total offense and 36 touchdowns. The totals for his final two seasons were 4,467 yards passing, 1,080 yards rushing and 53 combined touchdowns. Moore has drawn interest from several schools, including at least two from the Ivy League. Winchester, the 6-A Co-Player of the Year, was again the driving force for a Mount Pisgah team that reached the Class A semifinals last year and the quarterfinals this season. He completed 150 of 257 passes for 1,955 yards and 25 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,230 yards and 14 TDs on 198 carries. His 12-game totals were 3,185 yards total offense and 39 touchdowns. In 25 games as a junior and senior, Winchester passed for 4,227 yards, rushed for 2,212 yards and accounted for 73 touchdowns, with the Patriots going 20-5. He has committed to Georgia State.

Coaches of the Year Coaches of the Year are Milton’s Howie DeCristofaro and Blessed Trinity’s Tim McFarlin. Both coaches have taken their teams to four straight state playoff berths after assuming their respective jobs prior to the 2011 seasons. Milton enjoyed the best season in the school’s history, going 11-2 with a

Brian Moore accounted for 2,865 yards of total offense and 36 touchdowns for Cambridge on his way to being named one of the Offensive Players of the Year.

Mount Pisgah’s Aaron Winchester was named one of the Offensive Players of the Year. region championship and the Eagles’ first two state playoff victories. Milton took Colquitt to the final minute in Moultrie before losing 42-35. Under McFarlin, who coached Roswell to a state title in 2006, Blessed Trinity has won 38 games the past four seasons, seven of them in the playoffs. The Titans scored a string of victories over playoff teams this season before losing for the second straight season to a strong Washington County team. Also meriting Coach of the Year consideration was Roswell’s John Ford, who led the Hornets to an 8-4 record and the second round of the state playoffs after three straight losing seasons.

Blessed Trinity linebacker/tight end Pat Jasinski was named one of the Players of the Year.

First team All-North Fulton offense Heading up the first team All-North Fulton offensive unit along with Moore, Winchester and Fortune are Blessed Trinity junior tailback Milton Shelton and Roswell’s explosive duo of sophomore tailback Sheldon Evans and senior receiver Mechane Slade. Evans led North Fulton in rushing with 1,909 yards on 274 carries and 21 touchdowns, averaging more than 210 yards per game over the Hornets’ last seven contests. Despite missing three games due to injury, Slade caught 52

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players share top football honors for 2014

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Obe Fortune, who starred at wide receiver and defensive back for Milton, was named one of two Players of the Year. passes for 996 yards and 10 TDs and rushed for more than 200 yards. The other first team receiver is John Hurst of Cambridge, who caught 63 passes for 834 yards and seven touchdowns. The Bears’ Hunter Smith (37778-8) was second team as a receiver and the first team punter. Penny Hart of King’s Ridge, who played receiver, running back and quarterback, is first team on offense as an athlete. Hart carried 112 times for

All-North Fulton Team 2014 First Team Offense QB: Brian Moore, Cambridge, senior QB: Aaron Winchester, Mount Pisgah, senior RB: Sheldon Evans, Roswell, sophomore RB: Milton Shelton, Blessed Trinity, junior WR: Mechane Slade, Roswell, senior WR: Obe Fortune, Milton, senior WR: John Hurst, Cambridge, senior ATH: Penny Hart, King’s Ridge, senior OL: Nick Wilson, Milton, senior OL: Cameron Whiteman, Roswell, junior OL: Ernest Dye, Milton, senior OL: David Blain, Roswell, senior OL: Matthew Castner, Blessed Trinity, junior K: Ethan Suda, Milton, junior First Team Defense DL: Andrew Butcher, Alpharetta, senior DL: Connor Owens, Northview, junior DL: Nick Steinhaus, Milton, senior

973 yards and 16 touchdowns, caught 20 passes for 337 yards and four TDs and passed for 385 yards and three scores. He had a combined 1,695 yards and 23 touchdowns. Milton’s Nick Wilson, who will play at Stanford, heads up the offensive line. The first team defense consists of four players from Milton and three each from Alpharetta and Northview. Milton’s Ethan Suda, who connected on 13 of 19 field goals and also had an DL: Michael Collins, Milton, senior LB: Quarte Sapp, Milton, senior LB: Pat Jasinski, Blessed Trinity, senior LB: Jake Behrend, Alpharetta, senior LB: Devan Johnson, Northview, senior DB: Dejon Rowe, Alpharetta, junior DB: Ernest Gunn, Northview, senior DB: Shakur Jackson, Roswell, senior DB: Lucas Nedza, Milton, senior P: Hunter Smith, Cambridge, senior Second Team Offense QB: Austin King, Alpharetta, senior QB: Conor Davis, Blessed Trinity, junior RB: Micco Brisker, Milton, senior RB: A.J. Cummings, St. Francis, senior WR: Hunter Smith, Cambridge, senior WR: Isaac Kinsey, Chattahoochee, sophomore WR: Rustin Suter, Alpharetta, senior ATH: Caden Herring, Centennial, junior OL: Cary Shirley, Alpharetta, senior OL: Cole Ramaekers, Roswell, senior OL: Brice Percynski, Northview, senior OL: Alex Yankey, Centennial, senior OL: Jacob Bolton, Blessed Trinity, sopho-

The Milton Eagles had a suprsingly deep run in this year’s playoffs thanks to the play of Defensive Player of the Year Quarte Sapp (14) and Second team All-North Fulton offense player Micco Brisker (33). excellent season as a punter, is the first team kicker.

Second team All-North Fulton offense Heading up the second team offense are quarterbacks Austin King of Alpharetta (169 of 298, 2,415 yards, 20 TDs) and Conor Davis of Blessed Trinity (117 of 192, 1,790 yards, 20 more PK: Mitchell Rostowsky, Blessed Trinity, senior Second Team Defense DL: Turner Fortin, Northview, senior DL: Chris Calhoun, Centennial, senior DL: Marty Horan, Milton, senior DL: Josh Kania, Cambridge, senior LB: Malcolm Conn, Northview, senior LB: Gio Douyon, Johns Creek, senior LB: Tre Lamar, Roswell, junior LB:Tyrone Hopper, Roswell, junior DB: Devyn Wilkins, Milton, senior DB: Rodney Dorcemont, Roswell, senior DB: Matt More, Alpharetta, senior DB: Josh Moran, Northview, junior P: Ryan Kopec, Alpharetta, senior Honorable Mention: Milton: Austin McLeod, QB; Charlie Fault, LB; Jordan Parisian, DB; Roswell: James Whitaker, QB; Sam DiRoberto, LB; Marcelino Ball, DB; Alpharetta: Miles Smith, RB; M.J. Lee, OL; Nick Torrance, OL; Tommy Sprague, OL; Khari Cobbs, DL: Austin

TDs), and Milton running back Micco Brisker (248-1,211-21). Quarterbacks D.J. Pearson of Northview and James Whitaker of Roswell both passed for more than 2,100 yards and are honorable mention selections. Whitaker passed for 22 touchdowns and rushed for three. Also earning honorable mention status is Milton’s Austin McLeod (109 of 180, 1,655 yards, 14 TDs) who threw only two interceptions in 13 games. Hoffman, DL; Devan Mayers, DB; William Downing, DB; Northview: D.J. Pearson, QB; Nathan Phillips, RB; Ricci Nuckles, WR; Tyler Cross, DL; Johns Creek: Chase Campbell, WR; Anders Olson, OL: Kyle McGregor, LB; Bo Majkowski, DB; Centennial: Casen Conway, QB; James Kelley, WR/KR; Brad Koblitz, OL; Jimmie Walton, DL; Max Martin, DL; Grayson McClain, DB; Chattahoochee: Chase Owens, QB; Josh Weisberg, LB; Sean Hoffman, LB; Andrew Gray, K; Cambridge: Branch Morley, OL; Trey Wolfe, LB; Charles Mills, LB; Blessed Trinity: Matthew Higgins, WR; Joe Camacho, DL; Logan Craighead, LB; Elijah Hamilton, DB; Mount Pisgah: Ben Miller, WR; Patrick Ainsworth, OL; Garrett Brasher, OL; Blake Smith, DL; Nicky Piccapietra, LB; John O’Connor, LB; Oz Dixon, DB/WR; Shingi Chigwere, DL; St. Francis: Avery Showell, RB; Sam Franke, FB; Brent Turry, OL; Seth Cecil, OL; J.R. Lewis, DL; Lake McClure, LB; John Robbin, DB; Fellowship Christian: Shane Young, QB; Deklan Reid, OL/DL; Reed Kroeber, OL; Jack Hardin, LB; King’s Ridge: Remy Lazarus, WR/DB; Austyn Hennings, LB.

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Gladiators: Continued from Page 29 points against West Forsyth, as the Gladiators won back-toback games without Campbell, who was out with an illness. The Gladiators experienced their lone region loss earlier last week, suffering through a cold shooting night against Centennial and attempting just three free throws. Johns Creek connected on 10 threepointers in an earlier 68-56 win over Northview. However, they shot just two of 16 from long range a few nights later in a 54-50 victory over Chattahoochee, with Campbell scoring 18 points to lead the offense.

Johns Creek began the season with losses by 22 and 25 points to Greater Atlanta Christian and perennial state power Norcross, as Goggin looked to schedule some strong non-region opponents. “We wanted to play some of the best competition we could, which is why we played GAC and Norcross,” Goggin said. “I’m not worried about our record. I want us to be ready to play state playoff competition, and you only get better by playing the best teams you can. “Those games were a good experience,” he said. “The kids saw the level we know we want to play at, and it made them come together. The team has a high basketball IQ and they’re learning to play

Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com | Recycled paper together.” Region 6 is not among the strongest boys’ basketball regions in Class AAAAAA. Alpharetta is the early region leader at 6-0. Johns Creek and Lambert are second at 5-1 and Centennial is 4-2, with its two losses by a combined three points. Chattahoochee and 28-points-a-game scorer Markus Sheffield will also be a factor in the region. The Gladiators are currently in prime position after winning five of their last six games after starting 0-3. “We’re in the top four in the region right now,” said Goggin, the team’s coach since Johns Creek opened in 2009. “We want to stay there and get in the state playoffs.”

Basketball scoreboard Dec. 9-13 Boys’ Games Tuesday Milton 51, Etowah 47 Roswell 66, Lassiter 29 Alpharetta 80, North Forsyth 60 Centennial 54, Johns Creek 34 Lambert 64, Chattahoochee 48 West Forsyth 64, Northview 47 Riverwood 66, Cambridge 48 Blessed Trinity 49, Washington 37 King’s Ridge 73, Mount Pisgah 68 Pinecrest 65, Fellowship 61 St. Francis 93, Buford 60 Friday Alpharetta 76, Lambert 71 Centennial 57, West Forsyth 43 Chattahoochee 48, Habersham 28 Johns Creek 64, South Forsyth 45 Northview 58, North Forsyth 56 Milton 57, Cherokee 43 Wheeler 74, Roswell 35 Cambridge 74, North Atlanta 71 St. Francis 84, Pinecrest 45 Walker 50, Mount Pisgah 42 Fellowship 53, Christian Heritage 49 King’s Ridge 46, Hebron 45 Saturday Alpharetta 62, Chattahoochee 52 Johns Creek 69, West Forsyth 53 Lambert 58, Centennial 56 South Forsyth 56, Northview 54 Johnson 69, Cambridge 65 Landmark 94, Mount Pisgah 73 Blessed Trinity 64, Riverwood 57

Girls’ games Tuesday Centennial 50, Johns Creek 28 Chattahoochee 50, Lambert 40 North Forsyth 67, Alpharetta 41 West Forsyth 64, Northview 32 Roswell 38, Lassiter 17 Etowah 54, Milton 27 Riverwood 60, Cambridge 46 Washington 60, Blessed Trinity 52 Mount Pisgah 59, King’s Ridge 27 Pinecrest 47, Fellowship 44 St. Francis 69, Whitefield 43 Friday Milton 53, Cherokee 32 Wheeler 40, Roswell 34 Alpharetta 53, Lambert 43 Chattahoochee 67, Habersham 37 South Forsyth 41, Johns Creek 38 West Forsyth 52, Centennial 43 North Forsyth 59, Northview 40 Cambridge 45, North Atlanta 39 Mount Pisgah 46, Walker 17 St. Francis 78, Pinecrest 33 Fellowship 47, Christian Heritage 39 Hebron 47, King’s Ridge 24 Saturday Chattahoochee 48, Alpharetta 41 Centennial 43, Lambert 30 West Forsyth 51, Johns Creek 28 South Forsyth 59, Northview 40 Cambridge 40, Johnson 25 Mount Pisgah 42, Landmark 41 Blessed Trinity 73, King 55

Team records – Boys; Girls Alpharetta 6-0, 6-1; 1-5, 2-7 Johns Creek 5-1, 6-4; 2-4; 5-5 Centennial 4-2, 5-4; 4-2, 7-2 Chattahoochee 2-4, 4-4; 4-2, 6-2 Northview 1-5, 1-9; 0-6, 2-8 Milton 4-1, 4-4; 2-3, 2-8 Roswell 2-4, 5-6; 1-5, 1-10 Cambridge 2-1, 5-6; 1-2, 4-7 Blessed Trinity 2-0, 9-2; 0-2, 3-8 St. Francis 3-0, 7-1; 3-0, 8-0 Mount Pisgah 2-2, 3-4; 4-0, 7-0 King’s Ridge 2-2, 5-6; 0-4, 0-11 Fellowship 0-3, 3-5; 1-2, 5-3

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Georgia signs top Roswell golfer Rinko Mitsunaga joins top flight class of 2015 ATHENS, Ga. – The future of University of Georgia women’s golf got a whole lot brighter when three of the nation’s Top 12 golfers in the class of 2015 inked letters of intent the first day of the NCAA’s weeklong early signing period. Among them is Roswell’s Rinko Mitsunaga whose extensive junior career is headlined by an appearance in the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open as a 15-year-old. The Roswell native earned the spot by placing third at a qualifier. Mitsunaga’s 2013 season featured four victories – at the Golfweek Junior Invitational, the Big I National Championship, the AJGA Arrowhead Junior and the Georgia Girls Championship – as well as three more Top 5 finishes. She also finished third at the 2014 Kathy Whitworth Invitational. Jillian Hollis and Bailey Tardy also signed with Georgia and will join the Bulldogs next fall. Hollis and Tardy were recently named first-team Rolex

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She’s been an All-American three of the past four years now and brought a very valuable big-name splash for us when we were putting this class together. We expect her to continue her success here at Georgia.” JOSH BREWER Third-year head coach Junior All-Americans by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) for 2014. Mitsunaga was a secondteam choice. Hollis is currently listed at No. 3 and No. 4 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Index and AJGA/Polo rankings, respectively. Tardy is ranked No. 6 by the AJGA and No. 7 by Golfweek, while Mitsunaga is No. 12 by both. “When we started here almost three years ago, it’s the class we focused on,” said third-year head coach Josh Brewer. “It was when we had the most scholarship money and spaces available. “It’s obviously great for us for it to fall into place where we get two first-team All-Amer-

icans and a second-team AllAmerican. I think it’s the best class in the country,” he said. “I’m a little biased, but going by the rankings – signing three out of the Top 12 – no other school can say that. “Rinko was the No. 1 player for her class when I took the job at Georgia,” Brewer said. “She had just played the U.S. Open and competed on a high, high level nationally. I followed her for about three straight months, watching her and trying to get her to come to Georgia. “She’s continued that success,” he said. “She’s been an All-American three of the past four years now and brought a very valuable big-name splash

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for us when we were putting this class together. We expect her to continue her success here at Georgia.” With only one senior – Rocio Sanchez Lobato – on this year’s roster, the Bulldogs should be among the deepest teams in the nation in 201516. “We have a great nucleus

in place right now and players who we know are going to continue to contribute next year with the seniors, juniors and sophomore we will have back next season,” Brewer said. “You add the three signees and we’re going to have a lot of depth. It’s exciting and will be fun to see how they adapt to college golf.”

Happy holidays from Sen. Brandon Beach The cold weather is here. Melodies of holiday music are faintly beginning to play in the background while grocery shopping and we are nearing the end of another great year of living and thriving not only in North Fulton, but throughout our state. We are fortunate to live in a community with a high quality of life. Our children receive valuable educations from esteemed teachers, we feel safe and our economic climate is continuing to thrive. However, around this time of year, it is important to sit back and realize what really makes our community so special to live in. For me, it’s spending time with my son and daughter while they are home from college and enjoying the limited time we get as a family. It’s taking the extra time to give back to our community that we all love and contribute to each and every day. It’s about sitting back and really thinking, what is important? Most of us will spend the holidays in warm homes, eating copious amounts of food and

laughing with loved ones. For some, the holidays are a memory of a difficult BEACH time; the loss of a loved one or the reminder of a lost job. During this holiday season, I challenge you to count your blessings, help someone in need, be a true neighbor and appreciate time spent with family. We have a lot to be thankful for living in North Fulton, so really reflect on all you have without the fastidious pace of your professional life interfering in your holiday cheer. After all, January is right around the corner, and we all know the work will be waiting for us when we return, especially at the Gold Dome. I thank you all for entrusting me to represent you for another legislative session. From my family to yours, I hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

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Neighbors pledge to rebuild Hamp’s Saddles and Tack Fire destroyed Milton landmark, horse community responds By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Smoke was still curling up around the remains of Hamp’s Saddles and Tack the morning after a Dec. 8 fire gutted it when talk started of rebuilding the store. Hamp Phillips is a lucky man. First, he was lucky that two neighbors were passing by when the fire broke out at his saddlery on Hopewell Road, where Phillips has his house and barn. Melissa and Melinda Day pulled over and pounded on the door until they woke up Phillips and his grandson Lex Phillips, who were both sleeping. “They hollered at us to get out,” said Lex Phillips at the scene. “We were both asleep.” Hamp’s daughter Pippa Sheehan was standing nearby as Milton firefighters were still putting water on the smoldering ruins of the shop. It stood only about 15 feet from the bedroom where Hamp was sleeping. “Those girls saved their lives,” Sheehan said. “The metal slats on his window blinds had already melted. If they had not called 911 and got them out, I don’t think they would have gotten out. “They pulled in and blew the horn and pounded on the door until they came out,” she said. “They’re the real heroes.” Sadly, there was one casualty to the fire. Hamp’s dog Pistol had been sleeping in the shop and did not make it out. After escaping the fire, Hamp found out he had even more good fortune. Word spread quickly about the fire. Sheehan put the news of the fire on her Facebook page. It quickly had 500 likes. A customer set up a donation page at gofundme.com to raise $25,000 to rebuild the shop. It raised $14,000 the first day and has 1,400 followers. “The response has been amazing. I don’t think Dad realized how much he was loved in this community and among the horse community,” Sheehan said. “My father is not a man of many words. He has just been overwhelmed and amazed by all this.” The horse community in North Fulton-Cherokee is a close-knit one. And Hamp’s is known throughout the Southeast. Donations already have come in from as far as Vermont and Virginia.

Milton Fire Department Communications Chief Mark Stevens said multiple calls came in about a structure fire at 16075 Hopewell Road, and units responded to find the building “fully engaged.” The fire was about to engulf the entire building. Firefighters quickly brought it under control and kept the fire off the Phillips’ house next door. It was not seriously damaged. “The barn had a tin roof and there was a lot of nylon material stored up there; so it melted, creating a kind of crust all over the building,” Stevens said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. “There were some space heaters in the barn that were left on. But that is just a good guess,” Stevens said.

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Hamp Phillips gets a hug from the Day sisters, who roused Phillips and his grandson out of their beds when the house was in danger of catching fire. Standing in front of the debris, from left, are Melissa Day, Phillips, Melinda Day and Lex Phillips.

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Hamp Phillips, right, and grandson Lex Phillips look somber the night of the fire.

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – As soon as word spread that a fire had destroyed Hamp’s Saddles and Tack, the horse community’s grapevine went to work to help Hamp Phillips and his family rebuild what most people consider a Milton institution. A fundraising site on gofundme.com registered pledges of $14,000 in the first 24 hours. Hamp Phillips’ daughter Pippa Sheehan said her Facebook page had dozens of messages offering in-kind donations to rebuild, offers of help to “clean up” and other inquiries asking to help get the store’s doors open again. The fundraising website described Phillips’ influence on the community: “Hamp Phillips is deserving of the support of the community he has done so much for. His friendly and outgoing nature and wonderful contribution to the Atlanta horse community has inspired me to set up this campaign on the family’s behalf and with their blessing and support. The funds from this campaign will go directly to Hamp Phillips in order to help mitigate the loss of his buildings and inventory and to support him during his recovery. Fox 5 News Atlanta aired the story at 5 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2014.” For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.gofundme.com/RebuildHamp.

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Santa learned joy of giving early in life This time of year my desk traditionally looks as cluttered and chaotic as a Friday afternoon traffic tangle on Atlanta’s I-285. And smiling across the clutter is a framed picture of me intricately dressed as one of the most easily identifiable personalities in the world: Santa Claus. That particular picture was taken just after news arrived that Time magazine has chosen me as one of the Top Ten Santas in the U.S., an honor that still gives me a jolt – a mixture of feelings ranging from gratitude to elation to humility. Playing the role of Santa has been the greatest blessing I ever received. But how did a little boy from Roswell, Georgia, mature into one of the most believable, likeable, well-received Santas around? Well, I’ll tell you. The reason, I have to confess, is because I am not the first Santa in my family. I was blessed with exceptional parents who taught me from the beginning the value and satisfaction of giving to others. They grew up hard, surviving the Great Depression with not much more than each other and a strong faith and the character to pull through. My father Ben was the oldest of eight children of Ena and Guy Tolbert. Growing up in the Great Depression he remembered well waiting in a “soup line” for basic some basic nourishment. He knew what it meant to have nothing and it was something he never forgot. He promised himself and God that one day he would be able to help others. As a boy every Christmas Eve, Ben and his siblings would hang up a clean socks – they were called stockings back them – on small nails hammered into the edge of the mantle. His mama would hand wash the socks because they should be clean for Santa. Christmas morning each stocking held an apple, an orange, a some nuts and a few pieces of hard candy and peppermint sticks. Every Christmas morning he would receive the same gifts. Little Ben heard about the gifts other more fortunate

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children received. He wondered why his family had it so hard, but in his heart he knew this was the best his parents could do. And he was thankful. Dad grew up, managed to go to college and through long days of hard work and dedication, he opened a clothing store in Roswell. Franklin Roosevelt had just been elected President of the United States. It was 1932. The store prospered and Ben decided it was time for payback, He shared his Christmas dream with Roger Weaver, a childhood friend, and the two set about making a dream a reality. Throughout the year they collected toys that had been discarded, broken or simply were no longer wanted. In their spare time, they repaired them. Old bicycles got a fresh coat of paint. Broken dolls were glued together like new and given clean clothes. Balls were cleaned up and filled with air. And sometimes two broken bicycles were turned into one serviceable bike. All this was done quietly and without any fanfare. At last it was Christmas Eve and it would cold. Still, Ben and Roger loaded all the “new” toys into the back of his rickety, old Ford pickup truck. He dressed up in a Santa outfit he had bought from a local Five and Dime store. Now, this was a complete getup. The pants and jacket were pretty much as you might imagine they would be. But the beard was attached to a plastic Santa mask with rosy cheeks and a cotton mustache. Then Ben placed a chair in the truck bed with toys all around him. Roger was the driver. They fired up the truck – it was old but it did start with a key not a crank – and off they went down bumpy dirt roads through the countryside

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Roswell resident Thomas Tolbert recalls what makes Christmas special. around Roswell. When they spotted a house with lights on, they turned in and Roger honked the horn. That first year they were greeted with a good deal of apprehension. Picture it: Out of the dark December night, Christmas Eve no less, when most people were home with family and loved ones. Here comes this pickup truck with a man dressed as Santa Claus, laughing the traditional “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and inviting the children to come to the truck and choose one toy each. Some parents asked, “How much?” Not a cent! Some had to be convinced there was no catch. And one doubtful, cantankerous man stood guard on the porch of his unpainted frame house with a shotgun while his four children rushed out to try to decide what present to choose. For many of the children, it

was their first encounter with Santa Claus. He knew how they felt. He saw their eyes, bright and shining and he heard the sincere “thank-yous. Ben had to fight back tears when one little girl, clutching her doll, climbed into the back of the truck to hug Santa and promise, “I’ll take real good care of her.” When all the toys were delivered and it was time to head back home, Ben stayed in the back of the truck instead of riding in the heated cab. It was cold and the wind was as sharp as if it had blown cross a whet stone, but Ben didn’t feel it. It was a clear night and the sky was filled with millions of stars. You can see them still when you get away from city lights. It was his personal Thanksgiving a month after the official day. He was thankful he was able to do this, and he and

Roger continued to do it for several years. “Giving back gives you a wonderful feeling,” Ben would say. “Some people never feel that, and I feel sorry for them.” Even today when I appear at Christmas functions and children line up and wait their turn to tell Santa what they are wishing, I keep nearby a bowl containing an apple, orange, unshelled nuts, hard candy and some peppermint sticks. Those simple items define Christmas for me. And when I look into those children’s eyes, I can feel how my father did all those years ago in the back of an old Ford truck. Thomas Tolbert has made a career and a ministry of portraying Santa. Time magazine once named him one of the Top 10 Santas in America. He considers it a privilege to be Santa to thousands of kids every year.

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Will highlight JC Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert is just full of surprises. To start, there is the firsttime venue at the Johns Creek United Methodist Church. The second surprise is Maestro J. Wayne Baughman’s musical guests, the Consecrated Women. They are quite simply Catholic women who have joined the church’s evangelical efforts in the world. Consecrated Women spokeswoman Emily Roman said they want to bring Christian values back into society. “It is a style of giving your life God,” she said. While the Consecrated Women are not nuns, they do live communally and spend a lot of time in prayer together as well as serving the laity. That they also perform singing is not really so unusual either. “Singing is what we do as a part of daily life in mass and

If you go What: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Christmas Gala Concert When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd Tickets: $30/Adults, $25/Seniors (55+), $15/ Students Group Rates for 10 or more available. More info: johnscreeksymphony.org or call 678- 748-5802

at daily prayers,” Roman said. “So singing in a group is a way to reach out to people and share your message.” The individual members of the singing Consecrated Women come and go as their individual ministries call, but collectively, they have pro-

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Members of the Consecrated Women, a Catholic evangelical singing group, rehearse for the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Christmas Gala. Their music will add a new dimension to the annual concert. duced 10 CDs in the last 11 years. The Consecrated Women in Atlanta live on Pinecrest Academy Catholic School’s campus in Forsyth County. And while their ministry is far more than just singing, those who sing well are encouraged to make music a part of their work

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday January 26, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. a. UDC Changes – Climate Controlled Storage Consideration of a change to the Unified Development Code in order to add the definition for climate controlled storage and add permitted zoning designations for the use. b. CLUP-14-08/Z-14-12/V-14-27 Twelve on Canton Consideration of a request to rezone 5.5 acres on the west side of Canton Street from R-15 to R-10 for the purpose of developing a twelve lot subdivision. The property is located at 310 and 324 Canton Street and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1197 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-14-10/V-14-25 Mull Estate Consideration of rezoning 1.3 acres from R-12(For-Sale Residential) to O-P (Professional Office). The property is located at 2385 Old Milton Parkway and legally described as being located in Land Lot 748, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

among the laity. Currently, there are nine in the Atlanta group, and they sing whenever they are invited, especially at Christmas. “We sing wherever we go. We were doing our normal Christmas thing when Wayne heard us and asked us to sing with his Christmas concert,” Roman said.

Baughman said he wanted them for his Christmas concert the moment he first heard them. “One of my singers invited me to a Christmas party last year and some of these ladies were there,” Baughman said. “And as soon as I heard them

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DEATH NOTICES Harley Bennett, 86, of Silver City, passed away December 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Judith Hariett Blum, 95 of Cumming, passed away December 8, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Paul Kavulic, 92, of Roswell, passed away December 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Hamilton Bradford Cayce passed away December 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Bradley James Keebler, 64, of Woodstock, passed away December 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Francesca Maria Capolunghi Burton, 72, of Cumming, passed away December 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Margaret Kock, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away December 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Elizabeth Clark, 58, of Murrayville, passed away December 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Catherine Cowart, 76, of Cumming, passed away December 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Beatrice Newman, 90, of Roswell, passed away December 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Pamela Faw, 71, of Roswell, passed away December 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James Wesley Ferris, Jr, 67, of Cumming, passed away December 5, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marilyn P. Grossenbacher, 93, of Big Canoe, passed away December 4, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Doris J. Lathem, 73, of Jasper, passed away December 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Janie Cagle Martin, 76, of Rayle, passed away December 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marcelle Mathis, 92, of Oakwood, passed away December 4, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Carol G. Miller, 67, of Atlanta, passed away December 6, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Erika Charlotte Nelson, 96, of Cumming, passed away December 6, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maureen O’Sullivan, 89, of Roswell, passed away December 1, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Roy Hawkins Pruitt, 72, of Cumming, passed away December 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Robert Richards, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

78, Wilbert Roland, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

John Sharpe, 74, of Marietta, passed away December 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Robert Stanley Smith, 71, of Cumming, passed away December 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Shirley Strum, 75, of Roswell, passed away December 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Laszlo Toth, 41, of Milton, passed away December 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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SVK Systems, Inc (Johns Creek, GA) seeks multiple Programmer Analysts to analyze user requirements, test and deploy various client-servers and web-based applications.. Sr. positions require MS or foreign equivalent In Comp. Sci./IT/Engg/Math/Science/MBA with computer science as major or minor / or related +1 yr of relevant IT experience using Java, Websphere, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server DBA or Developer, ColdFusion, Adobe Flex, PowerBuilder, Remedy, ETL Informatica, .Net, Salesforce or similar technologies (or BS or foreign equivalent in Comp. Sci./IT/Engg/Math/ Science/BBA with computer science as major or minor or related with 5 yrs of relevant IT experience) and Jr. positions require BS or foreign equivalent in Comp. Sci./IT/Engg/Math or related + 2 yrs of relevant IT experience using above mentioned programming skills. Positions involve travel to client locations all over the USA. Send resumes to HR Manager-SVK Systems, Inc, 11465 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite# 180, Johns Creek, GA 30097 or Fax# (678)8247031, or Email: hr@svksystems.com

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