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Milton alumni take ‘Walk to Remember’ Alumni of old Milton High School got a chance last weekend for one final look of their former halls and classrooms. Fulton County Schools sponsored the open house this past Sunday. Former Milton High basketball coach Dave Burnett, center, surveys the old basketball court with former players Connor Nolte and Robert Stoffel. Read more, Page 14.

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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, the seller grabbed the money and drove off.

The box was empty.

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

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.

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 man returned to his locked car only to find that someone had stolen his belongs from the car. The missing items included a printer, bag with clothing and the car’s JVC stereo system. The stereo was pried from the dash.

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The truck owner said he had not been injured and had not had a passenger who might have bled on the seat.

There were no witnesses or video surveillance footage.

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.

Alpharetta PD catch duo from 11 thefts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Alpharetta Police Department, caught two women recently after they reportedly shoplifted from 11 local Target stores within a week, including in Forsyth.

Alpharetta Police were notified the two women at the North Point Parkway store were shoplifting. When officers were on the way, the women left but were pulled over on Ga. 400. They had allegedly shoplifted from the Peachtree Parkway store in Forsyth County that same day.

The recovered merchandise from Alpharetta totaled nearly $900 and Forsyth County was working on the total.

Warrants were obtained for shoplifting over $500.

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Jamison, Bentley ready to hit the ground running Incoming council members outline initial plans

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s two new City Council members will be sworn in Jan. 8, and both are looking forward to the opportunity.

Laura Bentley will represent District 2, Post 1 while Jamison BENTLEY takes over District 1, Post 1.

Bentley defeated incumbent Bill Lusk for her seat in the Nov. 7 general election, garnering 71 percent of the vote. Peyton Jamison ran uncontested for his seat after Karen Thurman announced JAMISON in August she would not seek re-election.

Each bring experience from Milton’s volunteer committees, Bentley serving as the Equestrian Committee chair and Jamison as chair of the Planning Commission.

Bentley honored to represent residents During her campaign, Bentley said she was able to speak with Milton citizens on a wide array of issues. Following

her election win, she is excited for the opportunity to be the voice for those concerned residents.

“I heard a lot of feedback from a lot of different stakeholder groups, and I’m prepared to follow up on some on those suggestions the citizens had,” Bentley said.

A focus for Bentley will be on properly addressing a challenge Milton faces — a city based in rural charm that continues to grow.

She said the city’s steps toward preserving its character through initiatives, such as the new tree ordinance, Greenspace Bond, Transfer of Development Rights and incentivizing large lots are all positive.

“It’s about striking a balance,” she said. “I believe we are all trying to do all we can to keep Milton special and looking into those things that make the quality of life as high as we all like it here. Residents became involved because they want to preserve the reasons they moved here in the first place.”

Bentley’s background stemmed from being one of those concerned residents. Other than her time with the city’s Equestrian Committee, she has no other political experience. But that gives her a valuable perspective, she said.

“I hope that I can bring a perspective that is the citizens’,” she said. “I will be asking the questions citizens want to know. I know everyone on the council has the residents at the

forefront of their minds, but having not been [an elected official], that will be something I can add.”

As a political newcomer, Bentley will strive to get all the information available on issues. That includes consultations with city staff, which she believes are crucial.

“We have a great city staff that is continuing to put Milton’s mission and goals as a top priority in all they do,” Bentley said.

Bentley is “honored” to be able to serve on the council, and is looking forward to representing the city she loves.

“It is so special that we have a great group of residents who are passionate about the place they live,” she said. “I am going to take this very seriously and put all of my effort into doing right by the people and representing them to the best of my ability.”

Jamison looks to attract small businesses Peyton Jamison says he will put residents first and will bring energy to the City Council. As a small business owner and the chair of the Planning Commission, he said he wants to bring the “right” business growth to the city.

“I’m looking forward to attract quality small business,” he said. “We are seeing the Crabapple area continue to boom and we need to attract the right businesses to the area.”

In order to do so, Jamison said there must be continuing communication between the small business com-

munity and City Hall.

“We need to do everything we can to help them have a successful business here,” Jamison said. “Whether that is streamlining the permit process or making it easier to get licenses, I’d like for that process to be improved.”

Jamison also says he wants to keep high-density at bay.

He has been pleased with those efforts with the city’s Greenspace Bond, the expansion of the parks and trails system and incentivizing large lots.

Retaining the city’s AG-1 zoning is a top priority, he said. Creating a system that will draw builders to develop large lots will maintain that low density, but Jamison said it must be approached correctly.

“You really have to give incentive, it’s not just something on paper,” he said.

Jamison will be closely monitoring the city’s Unified Development Code, which is still in the works. He said residents should also be in the know.

“We took a lot of our codes from Fulton County and they are a little confusing to some,” he said. “[The UDC] should make it easier for everybody to understand, but it’s most important we don’t add anything that is going to create more density.”

Jamison said he will also focus on the city’s roads to keep up with growing demand, especially in Downtown Crabapple and the Bethany Bend area.

“Traffic and infrastructure need to keep up with improvements,” he said.

His ultimate mission is to put the community first, he said.

City extends time frame for country club purchase Due diligence period extended two weeks

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The due diligence period for the city’s potential purchase of the Milton Country Club was extended in a special called City Council meeting last Thursday. Originally contracted to end on Dec. 15, the due diligence deadline was pushed back to Dec. 29.

Communications Manager Shannon Ferguson said the timeline was extended to allow the city more time to inspect the site.

The snowy conditions over the weekend of Dec. 8-10 created diffi-

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The due diligence period for Milton’s potential purchase of Milton Country Club was extended two weeks. The site includes 137 acres the city aims to use for greenspace. culties in surveying the 137-acre site, including its facilities that could remain

if the purchase goes through.

During the due diligence period,

the city will conduct a land survey, appraisal and Phase I environmental assessment.

The city’s potential acquisition of Milton Country Club would be the first with funds from the $25 million Greenspace Bond referendum, passed by residents last November. The city plans to use the site, located off Dinsmore Road and running parallel to Chicken Creek, for greenspace.

Under contract, the purchase price is $5 million, or about $36,000 per acre.

The site also includes tennis courts, a pool and other facilities. The city will negotiate with the sellers, Milton Interests, LLC, on what facilities, if any, will be included if the city elects to complete the purchase.

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Lusk, Thurman receive keys to the city Longstanding council members honored at final meeting

In other action, the City Council:

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — There were standing ovations, impromptu speeches and cake at Monday’s City Council meeting, far from the norm but all in honor of the last public meeting for council members Bill Lusk and Karen Thurman.

The two, who have served on the council since the city’s incorporation in 2006, were given a proclamation read

by Mayor Pro Tem Rich Mohrig, honoring their 11 years of service. Both were given a standing ovation by their fellow council members, city staff and those in the audience.

In honor of their last meeting, Lusk and Thurman also received ceremonial keys to the city and plaques commemorating their tenures.

“I want to thank all my friends, supporters and citizens that makes this a great place to be,” Lusk said. “This is my last night here, but I’m not going anywhere. We’re going to make this city

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Bill Lusk and Karen Thurman spoke about their 11 years of representing Milton on the City Council at Monday’s meeting. even greater than it has been, so stay tuned.”

Thurman spoke of her time on the city’s formation committee, stating she was tasked with finding the feasibility of Milton becoming its own city.

“It was not a task I took lightly as I knew I would have to answer to everyone if we weren’t successful,” Thurman said. “And I believe we have been ex-

tremely successful and I thank everyone for that.”

Thurman said she hoped her historical knowledge of the city has proved valuable.

“Going forward, if you ever need the long-term, historical perspective on an issue or simply hear my latest crazy idea, you know where to find me,” she laughed.

• Read a proclamation honoring Milton’s coed cheer team for their 2017 state championship.

• Read a proclamation honoring the cross-country teams of Cambridge and Milton on their 2017 state championships.

• Approved an alcohol beverage license to Tambareni Hotels Group, LLC. • Deferred consideration of a text amendment for the specific function and use on the T-6 transect zone in the Deerfield form-based code.

Both outgoing council members also thanked city staff for their efforts.

State Rep. Jan Jones, who introduced a House bill to create the city in 2006, was in attendance and thanked Lusk and Thurman for their “tireless” efforts in forming and representing the city.

Bob Ellis, Fulton County Commission vice chair, also spoke on the council members’ dedication during tenures.

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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.

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Homeowners were thrown for a loop earlier this year when the Fulton County Assessor’s Office sent out revised notices in the spring. The new assessments, mostly higher, set off waves of protests after some property owners saw their home values climb by over 50 percent.

In an attempt to calm the furor, the Fulton County Commission rescinded the appraisals and set property values back to their 2016 levels.

Because of the turmoil, the county sent out tax bills later than usual. The delay has in turn pushed the payment deadline to Jan. 15, 2018. While the change in deadline may give some breathing room for taxpayers, later payments can affect residents’ income taxes.

“Real estate tax bills are not due

until January, and mortgage companies are not legally obligated to make escrow 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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In a statement, the city said it has a limited in-house public works staff and contracts with third-party vendors for landscaping and road work, so the city will need to complete necessary procurement steps before cleanup can begin.

Milton is currently working on this process and debris has been pushed back from roadways for safety reasons.

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Roswell wrestling program expands to all North Fulton ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Jr. Hornets Wrestling program is expanding to all North Fulton youth.

The name of the middle school program will change to “North Fulton Wrestling Alliance.” Their mission is to grow support for wrestling in the other North Fulton middle schools.

Wrestling helps youth improve conditioning, increase agility, become faster and stronger while also building character.

The program is $200, including practice gear.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 at The Underground, 925 Woodstock Road, Suite 102B, Roswell.

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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

A sign hangs in a hall of the old Milton High School. 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.

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We thought ‘What’s the worst that could happen? We end up with a great record collection.

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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.

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Karen and son Alex Vernon say they are bringing a loyal following to their expanded Comeback Vinyl record store in downtown Alpharetta.

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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Fed raises rate and I don’t care Addressing customer complaints You would be hard-pressed to find a legitimate economist who was surprised by the Federal Reserve’s move last week to raise its short-term interest rate for the third time this GEOFF SMITH year. But you could Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com open your inbox and probably find 20 loan officers who are.

While some are pretty tame, I’m sure you also get your share of ones that sound like this: “Quick!!! Buy your next house now because rates are rising through the roof!!!”

In fact, they are not.

Loan officers are taking the rate hike as an opportunity to warn consumers of a possible correlation to a rise in mortgage interest rates. It’s an easy argument to make. Both the Fed’s interest rate and mortgage interest rates have the words “interest rate” in them.

While the Fed’s short-term interest rate affects the bottom line of the banks who ultimately set the mortgage interest rates, the correlation is really not all that direct.

Here’s proof: In December of 2016, the Federal Reserve raised its rate for the second time since dropping it to near 0 percent in 2008. Just before it did that, MortgageNewsDaily’s average 30-year fixed conventional interest rate was 4.38 percent. Today, after that increase and three others this year, the rate sits at 3.96 percent. The Fed raised its rate by more than a full 1 percent and current mortgage rates are averaging almost a half of 1 percent LOWER. As the hosts of my sons’ favorite TV show say: Myth Busted.

A better predictor of average mortgage rates is to watch the 10-year Treasury. When those notes are bought in high volumes, mortgage rates almost always go down. When they are not,

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.

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“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

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos.

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

EVENTS: 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

CANASTA

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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LIBRARY EVENTS:

“’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”

FOREIGN FILMS

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.

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OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: OUTDOOR CLUB – DECEMBER HIKES

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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Parts of the Sandy Springs Island Ford Trail run near the Chattahoochee River

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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.

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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

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Blessed Trinity players celebrate after beating Marist 16-7 for the Class 4A state championship. 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.

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Senior running back Steele Chambers shared that sentiment.

“We finally redeemed the loss from two years back,” Chambers said. “It 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 put on that field [Friday] was just phenomenal.”

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MILTON, Ga. — After reeling off nine wins in their first 10 games, including an undefeated start to region play, Cambridge is solidifying itself as a team to beat in 7-AAAAAA. The Bears (9-1, 6-0) had a strong showing in their new region last season, but couldn’t overcome the top teams of Alpharetta and Pope. The Bears fell to each team three times, their only losses to region opponents in the regular season and region tournament.

But this year could mark the Bears’ rise to a region title contender.

For head coach Chip Flemmer, the Bears’ success in the initial stages of the season comes down to his battletested returning starters.

“For some of the guys, it’s their third year playing with us,” Flemmer said.

“They came in as freshman and played big minutes. Being in their third year, we have just tweaked some things and implemented schemes that play to their skills instead of re-teaching everything.”

Adding to their experience is Cambridge’s size and athleticism from its starting five, led by junior guard Kamar Robertson and his 15.1 points per

game. With a knack for finding lanes with speed, as well as a proficiency for outside shooting, Flemmer called Robertson a “rock” for the team.

Joining Robertson at guard is 6-foot-3 junior Bryce Boutelle who averages 13.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

“It’s not just his outside shooting that makes him valuable, he’s been able to attack,” Flemmer said.

“He also has such a high basketball IQ.” Fellow guards David Banks and Noah Lucas have also shown strides on both sides of the ball and are seeing solid production to start the season.

Under the boards, 6-foot-4 senior center Kyler Ingram is proving to be one of the top defenders in the region.

“We know if we do get beat, [Ingram] is back there to protect us under the rim,” Flemmer said.

Ingram is averaging three blocks per game, with an eight block performance this season. He also provides solid rebounding and put-back play under the net, averaging eight rebounds and 9.5 points per game.

In playing together for multiple

years, Flemmer said his team’s experience is also crucial in close games.

“We can get down in a game and keep fighting,” he said. “In the past, we would get down and felt the game was over because we hadn’t been battle tested.”

The Bears are banking on their veteran talent to propel them to region title contention, but Flemmer said there are no nights off in talent-rich 7-AAAAAA, and his team still has much room for improvement.

“We are doing alright, but we are nowhere where we want to be,” he said.

“It’s nice to have success but we know we have room to get better.”

With the Bears undefeated start, including a 66-61 victory over Alpharetta on Dec. 12, Cambridge should be at the forefront of the region title fight, but Flemmer doesn’t want his team to look ahead just yet.

“The focus is 1-0,” he said. “It’s easy to look ahead, but our focus is to win the next possession, quarter, half and game. We’re not looking to January before we’re out of December.”

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Alpharetta girls’ basketball experience leads to hot start

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In high school sports, experience pays dividends. With its cyclical nature of graduations, variances in class sizes and talent, transfers and even new coaches, returning a veteran team usually spells success.

And for the Alpharetta girls, it has meant a perfect start to the season.

Following last year’s 18-11 season that saw the Raiders finish as runner up in the Region 7-AAAAAA tournament and earn a state playoff berth, the Raiders retained all but one starter this season.

That returning talent and the experience they bring has led to a hot start, head coach David Walden said.

“We didn’t have to start from scratch

this year,” he said. “As a coaching staff, we can focus on fine-tuning instead of having to reteach.”

With the focus on improving their game rather than finding it, the Raiders defense is tops in the region for points allowed while their offense is averaging over 60 per game.

The Raiders are led by a core of returning starters, including forwards Juju and Gogo Maduka, guards Jalyn Tillerson, Kendell Phillips and Croix Bethune.

In the early stages of the season, the senior Maduka sisters have gotten most of their production defensively and under the boards. However, both have shooting prowess, and Walden said it will be “scary” for the opposition’s defense once they get that incorporated into the offense.

That is due to the already impressive shooting from his guards.

Walden has relied on Tillerson to be a coach on the floor, and he said she has the basketball smarts to lead the team by example. Her outside shooting and pull-up jumper have also been impressive.

Though she might not light up the stat sheet, Phillips is crucial to the team in doing all the little things well, Walden said.

“She’s not going to score 20 points a game, but her hustle, rebounding and defensive play is vital,” he said. “We put her on the opposing team’s best player every single game. Her all around play makes her stand out.”

With the veterans on his roster, Walden said Alpharetta has depth throughout the bench, which was expanded

with the addition of senior transfer Sydnie Ward.

Coming from Nashville, Ward has been the biggest boon to the Raiders’ offensive production, averaging over 16 points per game.

In addition to experience, the Raiders are also finding success in playing with a team mentality.

“We are a lot more fluid when we share the basketball, and the kids are starting to realize what we can do when play together instead of relying on one person,” Walden said.

Though their record remains unblemished, the Raiders have struggled to play a complete four quarters, Walden said. But he knows if his team plays to their ability throughout, they will be a team to beat in the region tournament and state playoffs.

NAFL teams sweep championships NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Five teams from the North Atlanta Football League made it to the national conference championships in November, all five winning national titles.

The games began Nov. 11 when the K-1st grade Bears, 2-3rd grade Raiders and 4-5th grade Bears took on their opponents at North Park in Alpharetta for the North Metro Football League National Flag Championship.

A week later, two NAFL tackle teams took home the gold when they headed to the Lanier Bowl Championship at South Forsyth High School.

The 2nd Grade NAFL Bears beat the Central Park Bulldogs and the 4th Grade NAFL Eagles defeated the 4th Grade NAFL Raiders. Each team came home with the Lanier Bowl trophy.

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Smelling blood, BT’s defense swarmed Marist quarterback Chase Abshier as he dropped in the pocket.

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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.

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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].”

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Food: Continued from Page 8 structions 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 discourse has shattered, completely. Our faith in each other has disappeared.

President Trump’s recent decision to turn over a record size of public land to private developers to chop down trees and drill for oil flies directly in the face of environmental responsibility. Though the Bible is light on oil, it is heavy on the importance of trees.

“For the customs of the peoples are futile; for one cuts a tree from the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.... But they are altogether dull-hearted and foolish; a wooden idol is a worthless doctrine.” Jeremiah 10:3 Let’s put politics aside for a minute

A meager 2 percent of Americans farm – far fewer farm using organic practices.

Our hunger problem is only equaled by an obesity epidemic. and deal with reality, as Ysrael advises.

What do we really need to survive? What is really important to us? What kind of world do we want to create for our children, and their children, and so on?

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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.

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DOT approved for sidewalks and driveways. $500.

770-992-8970

BOLD TYPE

will really make your ad stand out.

770-442-3278

DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $15 each.

770-888-2790 OAK BUFFET: 3 drawer, 4 doors, 48”x33”. China and silver storage. Like new. $450. 770-772-1600

Autos Wanted

Insurance

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Makes/Models 2000-2016!

Any Condition.

Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing!

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Employment Opportunities

Miscellaneous

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No Experience Necessary! Start Immediately!

FREE Information 24hrs. www.RivasPublishing.com or 1-800-250-7884

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

BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, n e w. $700, originally $1099.

770-605-0399

*Some Restrictions

CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233 DINING TABLE: Stanley Pedestal. black, 70” round. 4 upholstered chairs, $1000.

770-681-3698 Antique Queen Anne Sofa over 100 years old. Excellent condition. Ask $1500 obo.

678-463-8421

GLASS TV STAND: $50.

770-312-4209

MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

770-753-4367

CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233

BARSTOOLS (3) 30” cherry $300. 404-889-3233

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

MAPLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367

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

OPEN HUTCH, cherry/brass.

770-753-4367

solid $900.

MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued on page 31

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Publications sold at all major secular & specialty Christian bookstores.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services

Driveway

Flooring

Handyman

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

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

Loving Hands

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

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework.

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

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds. Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate!

706-429-4453

RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced.

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

770-769-5498

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

770-378-8290.

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

Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237 WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS $150 OFF any job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls.

Residential or Commercial.

Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete CompanyProfessional, competitive, many local references. Ask for Dave McKemey. 678648-2010.

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

Residential or Commercial.

Competitive pricing.

Many local references.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent References.

404-895-0260 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

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

770-605-0340

Kitchen & Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. 20 years experience. Call Mike.

678-986-4833

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

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

All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

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

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

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

770-380-6646

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

Miscellaneous MENS’ SIZE 52 shorts, bathing suits, pants, XXL shirts & Bayberry topcoat. $3 & up. 678-807-8716 STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

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

kids’ $100.

Musical Instruments ALTO SAXAPHONE: Armstrong brand, includes case, need repair $100. 678232-5654 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

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

404-889-3233

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

DURASPORT SPA: 3 person, octagonal shape, 210 gallons of water, runs on 110 or 220. 2 speed jets and lighted. 2-1/2 years old. $700, originally $2400.

770-781-8321

DUNE RACER (kids) $100.

404-889-3233

POOL TABLE: 8’ Olhausen. $775. 404-409-9618 (Milton)

Wanted to Buy

Cemetery

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

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/ stone bench. Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation.

For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”.

Lot 2-B, Space 4. $6000.

Motivated! 828-891-2446; gilld@earthlink.net

RECORDS: LP’s.

Pay cash, Rock & Roll.

Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042

Cemetery Greenlawn-Roswell Garden Fountain Lot 75D, grave spaces 1-4. $3995/ lot. Value $5995/lot. View by appointment, mcginnisd07@ gmail.com

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

Home Improvement

PATIOS-DECKS DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS & WALLS $150 OFF any job over $1500 Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-6482010

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

25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237

Lawn Care LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”!

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

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

20+ Years Experience.

Fully Licensed and Insured.

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

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

COM

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

770-490-6425 ARLINGTON Sandy Springs. 1 lot, Section Masonic 12-D. $2500.

770-367-8398

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

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

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

NATIONAL ADVERTISING

Pinestraw

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Miscellaneous

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch.

770-831-3612.

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Make/Models 2000-2015!

Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330.

Bathe safely and stay in the home you love with the #1 selling walk-in tub in North America. For an in-home appointment, call: 888-308-5610

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

RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal.

Ralph 678-898-7237 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678506-0006 JJ Tree Cutting Services.

Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-6306672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@gmail.com

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Financial

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

20+ years experience.

Transportation. Nonsmoker/ English-speaking. No pets.

4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910

BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! IT’S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 770-442-3278

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Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc.

Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http://www.roswellalc.org/ rscalendar.htm

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No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482

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Motorcycles Wanted to Buy WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!!

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THANKS FOR READING!

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tidings of comfort & joy.

WARM WISHES FOR A MAGICAL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

NEW PRICE

1450 Birmingham Road | Offered for $529,000

411 Buckfield Lane* | Offered for $1,249,000

RE-INTRODUCING

SOLD

UNDER CONTRACT

204 N Esplanade | Offered for $1,349,000

1805 Bethany Way | Offered for $1,349,000

15535 Wood Road | Offered for $1,995,000

16082 Freemanville Road | Offered for $990,000

Your Resident Milton Expert.

MICHELE GALLAGHER c. 678.910.4310 o. 770.442.7300 michele@atlantafinehomes.com atlantafinehomes.com | sothebysrealty.com

©MMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. *Represented Buyer.