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ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County Animal Services seized control of a dog Dec. 10 after police uncovered that it had been left outside during the snowstorm Dec. 9-10 without adequate shelter. Police responded to an animal cruelty call Dec. 9 about a dog that had been left outside tied to a tree. When officers arrived, they were unable to locate the dog because of a lack of information from the caller. The next day, police followed up and found the dog tied to a tree with a steel cable in Grimes Place. Police said the dog

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Man loses $450 over Facebook ad JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported Dec. 9 that he lost $450 when he met with someone who had arranged over Facebook to sell him an iPhone 8 Plus. The incident began when the man had answered an ad on Facebook Marketplace and arranged to meet the seller. When the seller arrived, he told the man to get into his car and showed him the box for the phone. The seller would not let the man open the box. When the man got suspicious and left the car, the seller told him he could open the box if he first showed the money for the phone. The man took out the money, and as the seller was giving him the box,

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A story in the Dec. 7 edition suggested bus service for the Fulton County Schools’ new STEM school in Alpharetta would mirror that of other schools. In fact, the district hasn’t decided on a transportation plan for the new school, which opens in 2020.

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Suspect drives into pharmacy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Dec. 10, police responded to a call that someone had driven into the doors of the Rite Aid on Johns Bridge Road, damaging the doors and nearby ATM. Police received the alarm call at 4:30 a.m., and when they arrived on scene, officers saw that the doors were “severely damaged.” Tire marks were left on the ground where a vehicle was used to drive through the doors. A piece of a tail pipe and a green paint chip were also lying on the ground near the tire marks. The ATM near the doors was partially removed, but the vault was still intact. The store’s key holder said nothing was missing from the store and nothing else was damaged. A similar burglary was reported Dec. 9 in Forsyth County.

Hotel guest’s belongings stolen in car break-in ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man reported Dec. 7 that his car was burglarized and $1,400 worth of items were stolen. The man told police that he parked his car, a tan Ford F350, at noon Dec. 6 at the Extended Stay Hotel on Rock Mill Road and entered the hotel. The next morning, at 6 a.m., the

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had inadequate shelter. The front of the shelter was missing and most of it appeared to be rotting. There was no food or water and only one blanket, while there was still snow and ice on the ground. Officers spoke to the owners, who said that the dog usually stays outside during the day and goes in at night. But when police asked if the dog had stayed outside during the night of the snowstorm Dec. 9, they said yes. Police contacted Fulton County Animal Services to take over the investigation and seize the dog.

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Three suspects sought in Victoria’s Secret theft ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Victoria’s Secret store employees reported Dec. 6 that three suspects stole $5,800 worth of clothing from the store. The manager told police that close to 9 p.m., three men “rushed” into the store, opened black garbage bags and swept items into them before running out. The three suspects were all described as in their early 20s with short, close cut hair. One was wearing a white Adidas hoodie with a black stripe, while the second was wearing a long, grey pea coat with black pants. The third was wearing a black hoodie and acid washed jeans. While on scene, mall security was able to find two of the missing items on the parking deck.

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Alpharetta puts request for Roswell Street building on hold City officials await management plan for downtown parking By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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The City of Alpharetta agreed to accept a gift of a 1.5-acre educational farm, that includes a classroom, greenhouse and raised beds from Whole Foods. The small farm will be moved from the old Whole Foods location on Upper Hembree Road to a small, city-owned park on Rucker Road.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city leaders Monday tabled a variance request for a proposed four-story, mixed-use building on Roswell Street. The developer for the project, Park Plaza Partners, was seeking a variance for the number of available parking spaces required for the project and a variance on height restrictions. But the City Council balked at a request by the developer who sought assurances from the city that, for a fee of $1 million, patrons of the building would have access to nearby parking. City Council members said they have no appetite for selling lot spaces, and they have yet to determine how much a business should pay for parking spaces it does not provide on its own property. City code requires businesses to provide adequate parking based on their size. Those found deficient are charged a fee for each deficient space. That money is set aside by the city, ostensibly to help fund future parking development like the purchase of lots or construction of decks. However, city officials are in the middle of a months-long process to determine just how much to charge businesses for each space it falls short of on its property. The fee has ranged from $4,500 back in 2005 and has been adjusted upward more recently. But even more recently, the city has been updating parking costs with construction of a new four-level deck on Milton Avenue. Those costs, they say, should push the figure per space higher. Councilman Jason Binder said he liked the idea behind Park Plaza’s mixed-use building, saying it would change the dynamic of Roswell Street. But, he added, the city is not yet ready to negotiate parking fees, probably until the early part of

next year. At that time, he said, the city should have devised and approved a management plan for downtown parking. Other council members said they liked the architecture of the building but were not satisfied with the height, saying they would prefer a structure three stories tall in that location. “I think this is a great project,” said Councilman Mike Kennedy, just before voting to table the request. “I think you can get there.” In another matter Monday, the City Council granted a rezoning request by the Providence Group to allow construction of 19 single-family, detached homes as the second part of a development currently underway just north of City Center. Phase II of the East of Main development will include a new array of homes on 3.44 acres along Cumming Street, west of Cricket Lane with a density of about 5.8 units per acre. That density falls within the spectrum of similar developments already approved in the Downtown District, according to Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook. Residential subdivisions in the vicinity of the project have densities ranging from 8 units per acre at East of Main (Phase 1), 2.9 units per acre at Lehigh Homes/ Cumming St, 4 units per acre at Academy Park and 4.95 units per acre at Taylor Morrison/Cumming St. The city’s approval included a variance allowing an increase in building height from 35 feet to 40 feet. It also included a variance to reduce stream buffers from 150 feet to 75 feet along a creek that bisects the property. Cook said reduction in stream buffers is not something the city would normally support, but the developer’s proposal would actually eliminate the need to pipe the stream and preserve more natural green space and trees with the buffer reduction. City Council members were assured that the new homes would be constructed predominantly of brick and stone, offsetting the architecture of the nearby Phase I homes, which are primarily constructed with siding facades. Also Monday, council members agreed to accept a donation of an educational farm from Whole Foods. The farm features an outdoor classroom, greenhouse, raised beds and a lot of fertile soil. The farm will occupy about 1.5 acres of a new 10-acre park on Old Rucker Road. Whole Foods is paying the cost of transport from its current site of their old store on Upper Hembree Road.

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disbursements before the due date,” said Lisa Shippel, managing attorney at Lisa Shippel Law. As such, the Office of Fulton County Tax Commissioner is urging property owners who want to claim their property taxes on their 2017 income taxes to pay their bills sooner in order to ensure that they are processed. “Home owners should not assume they will be able to make a mortgage interest deduction on their 2017 personal taxes,” Shippel said. “They should call their mortgage holder and find out when they plan to make disbursements and request that they be paid before the end of the year. “If your bill is not being paid by the end of the year by your mortgage holder, a homeowner may want to ensure they can claim the mortgage interest deduction by double paying the bill,” Shippel added. “A CPA should be able to tell you if that makes sense for your situation, but at the end of the year around holiday season, a lot of people can’t afford to do this.”

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COMMUNITY

Roswell recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community Parks Department earns statewide distinction By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The League of American Bicyclists has once again named Roswell a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. “We applaud these communities for making bicycling a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation,” said Bill Nesper, executive director at the League of American Bicyclists. “We are encouraged by the growing number of leaders who see bicycling as a way to build more vibrant, healthy, sustainable and connected communities and be a part of the solution to many complex challenges faced at both the community and national levels.” This is not the first time the city has achieved the distinction. Roswell was the first municipality in the state to receive this status in 2006. “But that achievement does not come easily, and it is not permanent,”

said outgoing Mayor Jere Wood. “You have to continue to meet their standards.” This city has done just that for 11 consecutive years. Currently, there are 10 municipalities and counties in Georgia who have earned the distinction, including Tybee Island, Columbus, Athens-Clark County, Savannah and Milledgeville. “The BFC award is a testament to Roswell’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure projects and special events,” said Steve Acenbrak, Roswell Transportation Department director. “We especially thank the mayor and City Council, Bike Roswell and other cycling partners in our community for supporting the city’s commitment to constantly enhance and improve biking in Roswell.” The new Bicycle Friendly Community certificate will be good for four years, through 2021. As part of the award application process, the city and local advocacy organizations like Bike Roswell, highlighted the city’s bike-friendly programs and initiatives. Some of these

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Council member donates entire salary to local charity By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — It’s the season for giving, and one Johns Creek City Council member is taking that sentiment to heart in one of her last actions on the council. The City Council recently voted unanimously to reallocate Councilwoman Cori Davenport’s entire fouryear salary to the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. The donation came at Davenport’s request from the outset of her term. “This is one of the most important and heartwarming charitable acts I have ever witnessed or had the privilege to be a part of,” said Mayor Pro Tem Steve Broadbent, who serves as chairman of the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. “Cori is one of the most giving persons you will ever meet, and her generosity will go a long way in helping our first responders when they face personal emergencies and are in need of assistance.” Since Davenport’s election in 2013, the city has steadily collected the eventual $60,000 donation in an unreserved fund balance. There was no precedent for such an act, causing the delay to the reallocation of her salary. Johns

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‘If you can do it, it’s the right thing to do’ ROSWELL, Ga. — Recently elected Roswell Councilman Sean Groer says he will donate his council salary to a local nonprofit, Corrigan Care, which provides care to children with special needs and support for their families. “We’ve known the Corrigans for a very long time, and they lost their daughter, Emmy, eight years ago to medical complications from Down’s Sydrome,” Groer said. “Emmy was 3.” While campaigning for Post 3, Groer pledged that he would donate his whole $18,000 salary as a council member to the Roswell-based charity. And after his election, Groer did just that. “When I started my campaign, I started thinking about how I could use the platform to drive more awareness to the great charities that are doing great things in North Fulton,” Groer said. “It’s a great opportunity to give back and hopefully use it to rally Roswell, not just specifically around Corrigan Care, but to the idea of giving back, being charitable and doing great things for the community.” Corrigan Care will use Groer’s donation to fund their holiday services and hire a new staff member in January, Groer said. “If you can do it, it’s the right thing to do,” Groer said. “I’m fortunate enough to be in a spot where this was an easy decision for me.” For information on Corrigan Care and to donate, visit corrigancare.org.

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We thought ‘What’s the worst that could happen? We end up with a great record collection. KAREN VERNON, Comeback Vinyl co-owner 18 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | December 21, 2017

New downtown Alpharetta record store finds its groove By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It takes some nerve to open an analog business smack in the middle of the “Technology City of the South.” But, Comeback Vinyl owners Karen and Alex Vernon think it makes perfect sense to locate their record store at 1 N. Main in downtown Alpharetta. Besides, said son Alex, analog records – good pressings – use some of the best audio technology ever created. Though he grew up in the digital age, Alex, 26, is a big fan of vinyl, and he can tell you just about everything that makes its sound reproduction superior to digital products. While the wave of CDs and MP3 music virtually erased the vinyl record industry after 1990, Alex said the analog recordings have been making a comeback. Indeed, the Recording Industry Association of America has reported that shipments of vinyl albums rose 4 percent to $430 million last year and made up 26 percent of total physical shipments – a market share not seen since 1985. But, for Karen, whose first job was working at a record store in Mississippi, there’s much more to it than pure numbers. “I think there’s a general throwback to a lot of things that are not digital now,” she said. “I think there’s an interest in cameras that use ‘real film,’ to typewriters with a ribbon on them and letter writing. I think we reached a generation of people who did not grow up with those things, and there’s some value that they see in it.” She said record stores never really went out of existence, many just reduced inventory and adjusted their businesses to the compact disc. Nevertheless, she added, there aren’t many in north metro Atlanta. She says Alex is the brains behind the business, and he understands everything from production to consumer sentiment. The two began selling records from a table at a local antiques market over four years ago. When they drew more customers than they could comfortable

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handle, they leased retail space for a small shop on South Main in 2015. “We thought ‘What’s the worst that could happen? We end up with a great record collection,” she said. But the little shop soon drew a loyal following, and that base of devotees has followed them downtown. Their new store at the corner of Main and Milton Ave., is three times the size of the old store, with 2,000 square feet of space. Their collection of some 8,000 titles includes new and used selections in jazz, pop, rock, soul, funk, hip-hop and a little country. They have another couple thousand records on order to fill up what remains of the empty bins. That gives Alex more area to sell a product he’s grown to appreciate since he first discovered some

old jazz recordings when he was in his teens. He still loves jazz and listens to it all the time. “Vinyl is superior to digital because a compact disc is a compressed file – you’re going to lose highs and you’re going to lose lows,” he said. “Vinyl is analog. So you’re getting the closest thing you can to the tape that the music was recorded on.” While virtually any vinyl record outperforms a compact disc for sound, there are some LPs – audiophile records – that raise the quality to maximum heights, he said. Alex said he hopes to concentrate on building the store’s collection of audiophile LPs. “Those records are cut 100 percent from the original analog tape and remastered for vinyl at some of the highest-end mastering centers in the world on multi-million-dollar mastering systems,” he said. “Some of them are cut at 45 rpm, so you might get a single LP coming in two discs at 45 rpm. But the grooves are wider on 45 rpm records so they can hold more information, which leads to better sound quality.” High quality audiophile pressings are those in which the manufacturer limits the number of LPs it produces on a single “stamper” – a metal plate embedded with audio information directly from the master tape of the original recording. While some stampers can be used to press over 7,000 vinyl LPs, audiophile issues limit each stamper to 1,000 pressings, keeping the metal grooves fresh. “There’s nothing better,” Alex said. With an eye on the bottom line, Alex said he still enjoys seeing customers find that one disc they hadn’t seen in years and whisking it out of the bin. Better yet, he said, are those who discover something they’ve never heard of, take it home and return with rave reviews. It’s an experience people don’t get with Spotify or Pandora, he said. “That’s the experience we’re trying to give to people, the experience of being at your house and flipping through your records that are on your shelf or in your crate and pulling a record out and putting it on,” he said. “That’s an experience. That’s something you do, that you can share with friends and family. It’s not flipping through your phone.”

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rates rise. This actually makes predicting mortgage rates a much more volatile enterprise, because treasury bonds are typically bought when investors are nervous about the stock market and visa versa. It’s almost impossible to predict because our economy is global and one never knows where the next surprise will pop up. If you want to know where the rates for your credit cards, auto loans, business loans and other lines of credit are headed, pay attention to the Fed rate. Banks peg their base interest rates for those types of loans to the Fed’s shortterm rate – but not mortgages. I’m not saying all of those emails you are getting are totally misleading, because there is a correlation between the Fed’s rate and the average mortgage rate. Mortgage rates tend to go up with the economy. When investors feel good about their understanding of the economy, they play the stock market and don’t buy bonds – which as I just said, makes rates go up. The governors at the Federal Reserve are some of the most well-respected economists in the world. When they raise the Fed’s shortterm rate, it’s because they feel good about the economy and that borrowers, mainly businesses who borrow, don’t need the incentive of a low interest rate to apply for a loan. If you follow this logic, it should make sense that we are indeed headed toward a rising-rate environment. We are just not there yet. If you are really on the fence about buying a bigger home, the larger concern should be rising home values in Atlanta. If you get an email about that – that is no joke.

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TURKEY SHOOT TARGET COMPETITION

Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a turkey shoot target competition through Dec. 23, with all equipment and food except shotguns provided. This fundraiser supports programs that improve the lives of veterans and service personnel, their families and the community. No experience necessary. The competition is held at 1045 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming every Saturday from noon-3 p.m. For more information, call 678-634-0065. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calendar.

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: ATLANTA BALLET

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

HOLIDAY EVENTS: SANTA’S VILLAGE IN ROSWELL

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

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

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

EVENTS: JOHNS CREEK VETERANS ASSOCIATION

What: Join for Johns Creek Veterans Association business topics, networking, activities and food. When: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: jcvets.org

PICKLEBALL

What: Check out one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. Pickleball is played on a small court and a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. When: Friday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

BLOOD DRIVE

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will hold a blood drive to support the American Red Cross. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood. org and enter sponsor code: emoryjohnscreek. When: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1-6 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Pkwy., Johns Creek More info: redcrossblood.org or 1-800733-2767

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What: Canasta is a rummy-like card game enjoying a recent resurgence. New players are welcome. When: Thursday, Dec. 28, 12:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace or 678-512-3430

EVENTS FOR KIDS: ALPHARETTA RAIDERS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

What: All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Raider High School Baseball Team. Open to all fifth through eighth graders from all schools. When: Through Jan. 21, times vary; schedule follows school schedule Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $135 (includes jersey and flag) More info and registration: tinyurl.com/ Flagfootball2017

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What: Piccadilly Puppets tells the real story of that night from a mouse who was an eyewitness to the whole affair. When: Through Dec. 23, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

What: Join for a showing of the French film “The Chorus/Les Choristes.” This film is rated PG-13. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult. When: Thursday, Dec. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

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What: An intimate 45-seat setting for the classic Charles Dickens story put on by the Kudzu Playhouse. When: Through Dec. 23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors/ students More info and tickets: roswellgov.com What: Join the celebration of Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve with joyous songs of the season. When: Friday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS

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

FINE ART FOR A CAUSE

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

JOYS OF THE SEASON

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

What: Join Roswell’s group of talented needlecraft experts once a week to practice your skills, learn or teach some, or for just come for the community. When: Thursday, Dec. 28, 1-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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What: The Heritage Sandy Springs Outdoors Club will host weekly hikes through Sandy Springs. This week’s is through Island Ford. When: Saturday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m. Where: Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs More info: heritagesandysprings.org

ATLANTA CHINESE ARTIST EXHIBITION

What: The Atlanta Chinese Artist Association presents a fine art exhibition and reception. When: Through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee More info: northfulton.com or chaochen@msn.com

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Hiking Island Ford’s Overlooked Gem If you’re like me, you’re a creature of habit. For instance, when I want to squeeze in a little afternoon hiking, I’ll often fall back on some familiar trail that I’ve hiked many times before. STEVE HUDSON But sometimes Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net it’s nice to try something new – something like the Sandy Springs Island Ford Trail at the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The Sandy Springs Island Ford Trail is one that many hikers overlook – perhaps because it starts behind the park’s visitor center. But the Sandy Springs Trail is definitely worth your while. It’s scenic and interesting to hike, and it’s easily accessible from the very first parking area on your left as you enter the Island Ford Unit. It’s a perfect holiday hike to enjoy with your family too – just the thing for a little after-lunch outdoor recreation! This trail is an in-and-out route with a loop at the far end. The hike begins at the first parking area (1) on your left off Island Ford Parkway. Look for a large sign identifying the “Sandy Springs Island Ford Trail.” The trailhead is next to that sign. From the trailhead, follow the well-defined route for about 150 yards to the point where it crosses Island Ferry Road (2). A number of large rocks block the trail at that point. Across Island Ferry Road, pick up the trail on the other side. Note that it’s offset slightly to the right. Beyond the road, you’ll work your way through a pair of switchbacks (3) and then climb gently toward a high spot at yet another switchback (4) and a distinct left turn in the trail. A house may be visible through the trees to your right. The trail, now heading generally west, soon turns sharply right and then (a bit further along) takes an equally sharply left. Look for the tiny wet weather creek to the right of the trail. This is a great wildflower area in the spring. The trail soon bends right again, crossing a low spot. Beyond the bend is a wood footbridge (5) over a wet area. As you approach this footbridge, note that the first couple of feet of the bridge are an incline. Approaching from this direction, you’ll see the incline. But on your return, coming from the other direction, it’s not immediately apparent. Be careful on that incline – especially if

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The Sandy Springs Island Ford Trail trailhead is at the first parking area on your left as you drive into the Island Ford Unit. it’s wet. The trail continues relatively straight for several hundred yards, crossing another footbridge and boardwalk (6). Note the rocky hillside (7) rising off to your left – and start looking right for your first glimpse of the Chattahoochee. As the hike swings left to more or less follow the river, you’ll see the river through the trees to your right and more rocky hillside rising off to your left. Some of the rock outcrops

are impressive, among them a small shelter-like overhang (8) a little ways beyond the point where the trail veers left to follow the river. You’ll soon come to the intersection (9) with the loop portion of this trail. The loop can be traversed in either direction; this guide goes counterclockwise, so turn right to parallel the river. This section of trail may be somewhat overgrown, especially during the warm months.

Soon, you’ll come to a sharp switchback to the left (10), which marks the far end of the loop. The sound of traffic on nearby Georgia 400, which has been your companion for a while now, will be more noticeable. Go left at the switchback (but carefully – it’s steep and can be slippery), and you’ll immediately begin to climb. Steep at first, the ascent soon moderates as the trail settles in on the flank of the ridge. Just beyond a short rocky section (11), the trail swings right. You’ll soon come to an intersection (12) with a trail which gently climbs to the right. That’s a short spur which leads to Roberts Drive (13) near Georgia 400. There is only a trailhead at Roberts Drive; there is no parking at that location. From Roberts Drive, backtrack to rejoin the main loop at intersection 12 and turn right to continue the loop. You’ll cross more wet weather branches, and then the trail begins a gentle descent back to intersection 9 where you can turn right to return to your car or go straight to hike the loop again. Learn more about the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Steve Hudson’s book Hiking the Hooch. It’s available from local outfitters, from the park headquarters at Island Ford, and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Graduates bid fond farewell to old Milton High School building ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Scores of graduates stopped by Sunday for one final look at the place they called home for four years. Fulton County Schools sponsored an open house from noon to 4 p.m. for alumni, former staff and administrators of old Milton High School a last chance to walk the winding halls and summon memories of days past. Visitors and their families dropped by to scan old yearbooks and memorabilia from the school’s 84-year history.

The school first opened in 1921, serving grades 1-11 but was converted for high school in the 1950s. Throughout its service, the school has undergone numerous renovations with more than a dozen additions. One product of its students, a 1930s-era log cabin constructed by FFA students during the Great Depression, was recently moved from the campus to a nearby park for preservation. The Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society plans to renovate the cabin for tours and classes sometime in the next

couple of years. Doors to the high school closed in 2005 when the district opened the current Milton High School on Birmingham Highway. The old building is scheduled to be demolished in 2018 when Fulton Schools begins construction of a new science and technology school. The STEM school is set to be opened in 2020 and will draw students from throughout the district for classes in science, technology, engineering and math. – Pat Fox

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (TSPLOST) This report provides information on the city’s TSPLOST projects for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. For detailed information on active projects (under design and/or construction), please visit the city’s interactive Capital Project Dashboard at https://alpharetta.projects.socrata.com/projects. ESTIMATED COST PROJECT

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- $ 211,004 $ 211,004

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- $ 296,665 $ 296,665

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- $ 630,316 $ 630,316

0.87%

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Haynes Bridge Rd Capacity Improvements Old Milton Pkwy Capacity Improvements

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McGinnis Ferry Rd Capacity Improvements Windward Pkwy Business District/Union Hill Rd Capacity Improvements Operations and Safety Academy St/Webb Bridge Rd Operational and Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements Morris Rd Operational Improvements Bethany Rd at Mayfield Rd Intersection Bethany Rd at Mid Broadwell Rd Intersection Operations and Safety Kimball Bridge Rd Operational and Pedestrian/ Bicycle Improvements

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Academy St/Webb Bridge Rd/GA 400 Bridge Improvements Kimball Bridge Rd/GA 400 Bridge Improvements Pedestrian/Bike Improvements Commuter Bike Corridor Congestion Relief GA 400 Bottlenecks TOTAL $ 72,153,836 $ 72,153,836 $

As of June 30, 2017, the City of Alpharetta had $1.8 million in unexpended TSPLOST proceeds. These unexpended proceeds are budgeted to fund the open contracts and projected costs of the projects identified above. As of June 30, 2017, no projects were indentified as underfunded and/or behind schedule.

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Blessed Trinity defeats Marist for 4A state championship Titans capture first state football title with thrilling win By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Blessed Trinity capped off its incredible playoff run with the ultimate reward Friday night at Marist — a state championship trophy. The Titans downed their region rivals 16-7 for the 4A state title in another dramatic game in the series between the programs. BT’s win was its first football state championship for the 16-year old program in their second appearance. And for BT head coach Tim McFarlin, who won a state title with Roswell in 2006, it was a win he will forever savor. “I saw our kids compete as hard as I’ve seen them compete,” McFarlin said. “This was one of those games where we could not take a break, and for the guys to leave it all out there was so special.” It was also exceptional to beat Marist, who downed BT in the final minute of their regular season matchup on Oct. 20, McFarlin said. “To lose one early and then come and win it all on their field makes it a bit sweeter,” he said. For BT’s upperclassmen, Friday’s game was the culmination of a two-year battle to have another shot at a state title. BT’s only prior state championship appearance came in 2015 when the Titans fell to Westminster in overtime. “It was just heartbreaking to lose that 2015 game after all the effort and hard work we had put in,” said senior linebacker Jake Rudolph. “I look around and I see a lot of the guys who were on that team. This win means a lot to everybody, but especially those guys.” Senior running back Steele Chambers shared that sentiment. “We finally redeemed the loss from two years back,” Chambers said. “It

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feels amazing.” Friday night also marked BT’s improbably playoff run of beating four teams ranked in the Top 5, including two-time defending state champions Cartersville, 2016 state runner up Thomson, Region 2-AAAA champions Mary Persons and previously undefeated Marist. Those four wins all came with BT on the road. As it has throughout the playoffs, BT’s defense was crucial in the title game. Marist was held to under 200 total yards in the game. They averaged nearly 230 rushing entering Friday night. “We have the best defensive coordinator (John Thompson) and the best defensive staff in the state,” McFarlin said. “They have led us through the playoffs and have allowed our offense to make some mistakes. The effort they

he dropped in the pocket. Three BT defenders brought him down in the end zone for a safety, icing the game with a minute remaining. Prior to Marist’s only score, BT built a 14-0 lead with touchdowns from Ryan Davis and Steele Chambers. Quarterback Jake Smith found Davis for a 9-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter and Chambers extended the lead with a 3-yard rushing score with nine minutes left in the fourth. “I’m very proud of how the kids handled the pressure, behaved themselves and just played football,” McFarlin said. “For a game that was so emotional I though both teams handled that very well.” Friday’s game also had the added pressure of being played outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Originally scheduled for Dec. 9, the title game was postponed due to icy road conditions. That meant BT had to play away from home in a hostile environment for a fourth straight week. But missing out on the ceremony of playing in an NFL stadium wasn’t on the minds of the Titans. “We could have played in the parking lot and I wouldn’t have cared,” Rudolph said. “I think the atmosphere here was better than it would have been [at Mercedes-Benz].” And no matter the site, it was a still a night BT’s players will never forget, Chambers said. “This was an amazing game and a perfect game to end on.”

put on that field [Friday] was just phenomenal.” Marist was held to a single touchdown, scored with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. That score put the War Eagles within striking distance, with BT leading 14-7. But a huge stop by BT’s defense secured the victory. A punt from Ryan Davis pinned Marist at their own 7-yard line with 1:33 left. BT’s JR Bivens recorded a DrMarthaBoone.com sack on the first play of the drive, moving the ball back to the 4-yard line. 3400-A Old Milton Parkway, Suite 560 Smelling blood, BT’s defense swarmed Alpharetta, GA 30005 Marist quarterback Chase Abshier as

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Carr: Continued from Page 8 growing healthcare and climate crises. Time and time again, these farmers spoke about community, about education, about forging relationships with senior citizens, neighbors, students and government officials. They spoke about helping people, about feeding those in need and taking care of the land that provides for us. But my interview with Asa Ben Ysrael stayed with me, above all others. Ysrael is a black, Hebrew farmer from New York City who was convicted of a felony at 18 years old and never attended college. Still, he hustled hard enough to make more than he could ever imagine, reflecting that he once owned a house with a central vacuum system and a $90,000 car. He since moved his family to Georgia, poured the money into his farm, Local Lands, and started numerous businesses around food under the banner of Geechie Farmers, a nod to the descendants of slaves who refused to surrender their West African culture and led rebellions along the coast of South Carolina and Georgia. He’s got a $3,000 truck and struggles with the fact that so many farmers markets take place on the Sabbath.

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He is booming, jovial and extremely insightful. Ysrael spoke about the connection between faith and farming. “The instructions in the Bible were put there so we could deal with reality, not illusion,” said Ysrael. “What’s happened somehow with religion, is that they lost their relation between the instructions from our Father and reality. Everything became metaphorical.” “The Bible shows us how to live, what to eat, how to treat each other, how to deal with the land and how to deal with him,” Ysrael explained. “Most of the Bible encapsulates how to be a farmer. But now we have master leaders in religion who have never planted a seed. Today, there’s a disconnect between the production of what is real and what is manufactured.” In essence, Ysrael believes the Bible is made up of instructions from our Father to take care of our Mother -- Earth, that is. When the instructions are followed, and the balance is adhered to, our Mother will provide everything we need to survive. Needless to say, we are way out of balance. A meager 2 percent of Americans farm – far fewer farm using organic practices. Our hunger problem is only equaled by an obesity epidemic. Wealth inequality is soaring. Women encounter sexual harassment on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Our political

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Do we value the things that money cannot buy, like love, empathy, compassion, or conservation, or should we let them fall by the wayside? I haven’t stepped foot in a church for over a decade aside from a handful of weddings, but I feel more connected to what is really important at small, family farms or urban gardens than anywhere else. There’s no cable TV. No politicians arguing. No false prophets. Just clean food, clean water and good people. Everything we need. I believe it’s time we create our own Eden by taking care of those who care for us, before it’s too late. “I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” Philippians 1:9

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 30 Furniture DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650. 770-380-6646

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