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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The body of a longtime activist for the Georgia Republican party, Reva Jennings, 77, of Cumming, was found Dec. 12 after her car was submerged in Lake Lanier.

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Residential structure fire results in fatality FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 78-year-old woman died after a fire Dec. 15 at her Old Pruitt Road home.

The victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the emergency department of Northside Hospital-Forsyth. The deceased has been identified as Judith Parsley. At 1:55 p.m., the Forsyth County Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in east central Forsyth County. Upon arrival of the first fire unit, crews were presented with heavy smoke and fire conditions with fire coming from several doors and windows of the home.

Firefighters were initially told upon dispatch of the possibility of civilian entrapments in the home. No contact was made by civilians to the fire unit, so the initial crew had to perform a rapid and aggressive victim search and interior fire attack.

During that initial search fire crews quickly located an unconscious adult female victim and removed her to the outdoors.

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Emergency medical procedures were begun and the victim transported to Northside Hospital-Forsyth. As more fire crews arrived on the scene the fire was rapidly brought under control.

The Forsyth County coroner will be taking Parsley’s body to the GBI’s crime lab for autopsy so as to determine the cause of death. The fire is under investigation by the Forsyth County Fire Marshal’s office in an effort to make a cause and origin determination by investigators. The structure sustained extensive damage and likely is a total loss.

The incident was a two-alarm fire with four engine companies, one ladder truck company, two battalion chiefs and a variety of support units operating for a total of 25 personnel.

Fire crews remained on scene for approximately three hours, completing salvage and overhaul operations at approximately 5:00 p.m. One ambulance from Advanced Ambulance/Forsyth County EMS was also on scene.

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Forsyth County Fire Department to a report of a submerged vehicle in Lake Lanier.

The vehicle, a silver Toyota Camry, was observed at Tidwell Park by a passer-by. The vehicle was completely underwater and at the end of the boat ramp. The Forsyth County Fire Department dive team responded and assisted with retrieving the vehicle from the

water.

Jennings was the sole occupant of the car and also the registered owner of the vehicle.

Detectives believe Jennings accidentally drove into the lake, possibly due to fog, around 1:30 a.m. The case is still under investigation. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

Jennings was the president of the Georgia Federation of Republican Women from 1987-88.

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Do Your Eyes Feel Dry?

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As the weather becomes colder during this time of the year, ophthalmologists and optometrists everywhere see a rise in the number of patients who come in to their clinics for various symptoms of dry eye syndrome. These symptoms can vary from mild irritation or foreign body sensation and redness to intermittent blurry vision and eye fatigue. Regardless of the symptoms, it is important to be seen by an eyecare provider to deterSamir Vira, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon mine if there is an underlying cause for the dry eyes. In most cases, it is multifactorial and can be attributed to one of the following:

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Planning Commission to possibly dissolve BOC to hold public hearings on topic

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Population expansion and overcrowding are not new topics for Forsyth County as it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Because of the problems that sometimes come with this, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners sent a resolution to the local delegation including, among other suggestions, potentially replacing the county’s planning commission with subarea planning commissions.

The BOC met Dec. 14 during a special called meeting to discuss what actions they would take. One of the parts of the resolution constructed included possibly dissolving the regular Forsyth County Planning Commission and replacing it with subarea planning commissions for each of the five districts. The resolution ends with the BOC requesting the general assembly repeal the local legislation creating the Forsyth County Planning Commission, 1957 act, page 3143, to become effective no earlier than July 1, 2016.

The resolution reads, “The Board of

Commissioners is mindful that issues related to population growth in the county, to include roadway congestion, school overcrowding, and local control, are of paramount importance to many Forsyth County citizens. The Board of Commissioners wishes to provide this resolution to the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly, as a means of memorializing those steps the board will take – and recommends that the General Assembly take – to provide substantive action on issues associated with growth.”

The resolution states there will be at least two public hearings, and the BOC agreed saying they want more public input before anything is decided. Chairman Pete Amos said the items on the list will only occur after these public hearings.

Other parts of the resolution read, “establishing and imposing conditions for residential zonings that will stagger residential build out until certain school system improvements are completed; establishing a right of way landscaping/beautification program for Forsyth County arterial corridors and exit/on ramps along Ga. 400 in all districts; and sponsoring a program where unincorporated communities in Forsyth County may erect roadway signage identifying the community name.”

Due to the significance of the possible changes to the unified development

The resolution states there will be at least two public hearings, and the BOC agreed saying they want more public input before anything is decided. code, county Attorney Ken Jarrard said there would need to be a lot of public input before anything is decided. He said the public hearings would be necessary to see if the board wants to even go forward with this resolution.

“This is just a resolution espousing public policy,” Jarrard said. “Some of the points in here would have to go to a public hearing. If we want to change our planning commission we have to change the UDC in a fairly significant way. That’s two public hearings. If we want to add conditions to zonings, that’s another public hearing. This is an expression of the board’s position on these issues.”

The make-up of the potential subarea groups is very general in nature and would be decided at a later time after public hearings.

State Title 1 rewards for FCS and three schools FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools was one of four districts recognized and was named the 2015-16 Large Title 1 Reward District when the Georgia Department of Education released its 2015-2016 list of Title I Reward Districts and Reward Schools Dec. 11.

Additionally, Little Mill Middle School and Otwell Middle School were named Reward School - Highest Performing, and WOODS Chestatee Elementary School was named Reward School-Highest Progress.

The “Reward District” designation is awarded to school systems with the highest absolute performance over three years for the “all students” group on the statewide assessments, among districts of their size.

Forsyth County received its reward in the large category with 10,000 or more students. Each Reward District receives a grant of $50,000 in additional federal funds.

The other winning categories include Oconee County (medium), Jefferson City (small) and Coweta Charter Academy (extra-small).

Reward schools are Title I schools that fall into one of two categories: A Highest-Performing School is among the five percent of the state’s Title I schools with the absolute highest performance, over three years, for the “all students” group on the statewide assessments. A Highest-Progress school is among

These excellent outcomes translate into changed lives for thousands of students, and I can’t overstate how proud we are of all those who worked to make them happen.”

RICHARD WOODS State School Superintendent the 10 percent of the state’s Title I schools making the most progress in improving the performance of the “all students” group over three years on the statewide assessments. A school may not be classified as a high-progress or highest-performing school if it has been identified as a priority or focus school.

“These schools and districts are working against the odds to provide opportunities for their students,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “These excellent outcomes translate into changed lives for thousands of students, and I can’t overstate how proud we are of all those who worked to make them happen.”

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Legislatures met Dec. 15 to discuss issues impacting Forsyth County, including the Sharon Springs bill.

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Officials: Sharon Springs bill withdrawn As written, ‘city light’ reportedly unconstitutional

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The possibility of Forsyth County creating the second city of Sharon Springs was put on hold Dec. 15 at the prelegislative breakfast hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce.

District 25 State Rep. Mike Dudgeon said the delegation decided the bill was “unconstitutional.” He originally introduced the bill in May. “The delegation has decided to withdraw House Bill 660, which would enable a referendum on the creation of Sharon Springs,” Dudgeon said. “Legal developments and opinions over 2015 have made ‘city light’ restrictions in a charter unconstitutional.”

House Bill 660 would have incorporated the city of Sharon Springs in the county. It was going to be a “city light,” which means it would offer just three services: zoning, sanitation and code enforcement. There would also be a maximum millage rate of 0.5 mills.

The boundaries were set for east of Ga. 400, south of Ga. 20, the river and the Fulton County line. It would have had a population of roughly 50,000 residents.

District 24 State Rep. Sheri Gilligan said she attended several meetings this summer where she asked if this was constitutional and wasn’t able to get a solid answer.

“That’s when the hairs on the back of your neck start sticking up a bit,” Gilligan said. “You begin to wonder just what are we pursuing and are we able to make it work and is it going to be constitutional? We do take an oath to

Also at the event District 25 State Rep. Mike Dudgeon announced officials are considering a sixth member to be added to the Board of Commissioners. The at-large chairperson would be voted on by the entire county and would take office in January 2017. The position would be effective in the 2016 election, with qualifying in mid-March, primary in May. This new official would be a full voting member and be similar to the current chairpersons. protect the Constitution both for the United States and the state of Georgia.”

State Sen. Michael Williams said he sat down with the chairman of the Senate Local and Government Committee and asked if he’d let a “city light” bill pass his committee. He was told “no.”

“At that point in time, other members of the delegation as well as myself had to decide what do we do with this information,” Williams said. “Do we keep the bill alive and let those that supported it continue to fight and then let the bill die in committee so we can wash our hands in committee and say, ‘You know what, we tried, it’s their fault.’ Or do we come out and be honest and truthful with everybody and say, ‘This bill is dead, guys. What can we do now?’”

The delegation decided as a whole they were going to be truthful and honest with their constituents and let them know the bill is “dead.” Williams

said they want to regroup and find another way to go about creating Sharon Springs.

However, the city idea isn’t totally lost. Gilligan said they are looking at other types of municipalities called “townships” that other states have. But State Rep. Kevin Tanner said those are not currently allowed in Georgia.

“Nothing is necessarily dead, everything can come back,” Gilligan said. “We are just now looking for another avenue to make sure the people of Forsyth County get the governments and the governance they’re really looking to get.

We will work very diligently with our commissioners and City Council to make sure we really are providing the best service because we’re all here for you.”

In March, a study done by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia for the Sharon Springs Alliance completed a feasibility study for the proposed city, and the research released March 2 confirmed a “city light” is financially viable. A second fiscal impact study funded by the county began in September. Its results were distributed to the Board of Commissioners Dec. 22.

The founder of the Sharon Springs Alliance, Phillip Barlag, said it’s important to qualify the only real opinion that “city light” is unconstitutional is from the legislative council and senate. He said this is not a legally binding opinion and is “not from someone who is qualified to adjudicate such a position.

“It is a very broad overreach to suggest it has been deemed unconstitutional,” Barlag said. “Even that notwithstanding, it really is a minor issue.

There is nothing in this ruling that says cities will have to begin providing more services. Other city lights like Peachtree

Corners and Brookhaven won’t immediately start adding services because they’ve been forced to do so. On the contrary, they will continue to be an efficient representative government.

Sharon Springs would be no different.”

In order to comply with the ruling, Barlag said there just needs to be a minor amendment to the bill, rather than saying the bill is dead and needs to be thrown out. This frustrates Barlag and the alliance because they believe the lawmakers “lack the political will to fight for what so many people want, which is a right to decide for ourselves.

“We are asking Rep. Dudgeon to not withdraw but amend the bill to bring it in line with the opinion of legislative council so it makes this all a moot point,” Barlag said. “We do not believe the bill should be withdrawn. We believe people have the right to be represented so we will continue to advocate for that process.”

Should Dudgeon carry through with his announced intention to withdraw the bill, the Sharon Springs Alliance does not go away, Barlag said. They are “an ever-growing organized force in south Forsyth.

“It’s pretty clear we’re more alone as homeowners in this area than we’ve ever been,” Barlag said. “We need each other and the community needs strong partnerships between friends, neighbors and colleagues. So we continue to aim to be a facilitator of that process.

If that means being involved in things other than the cityhood process, then that’s what we do. But we sincerely hope it doesn’t come to that. We hope Rep. Dudgeon will heed the outpouring of calls from the community and make the amendment to the bill so we can keep this process on track.”

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OPINION

The 18-wheeler Keeping it traditional So the 18-wheeler pulled up in front of the office about 5 p.m.

– the beginning of rush hour, especially these days on Ga. 9 going north. The traffic was heavy and RAY APPEN getting heavier.

Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com Inside the truck were three months’ worth of newspaper bags – about 1.2 million.

A young driver, who happened to be African-American, gets out of the truck – floppy hat, white shirt, pleasant look on his face – and we talked for a few minutes about how in the heck he is going to back up that big truck into our parking lot with all this traffic. He is not too concerned, though. “ I mean, once I am blocking all four lanes, what are they going to do?

Not stop?”

He had a point and, yes, I thought that is about the drill every three months. So I stood out on the road and signaled traffic to stop while he maneuvered the truck back and forth a few times and finally got into the parking lot and to the back where we proceeded to unload the bags.

He asked me what in the heck the boxes were and I explained that we publish newspapers and those were bags to deliver the papers.

He nodded his head but I could tell he didn’t really understand exactly what I did.

“All those boxes?” he asked. I nodded my head and he thought a minute. “You must make a lot of money,” he said with a quizzical look in his eyes.

I smiled and then told him that newspapers used to be very profitable and that a lot of newspaper owners used to make a lot of money. Then I told him that the business is still an OK business but you just have to work three times harder than ever and, unfortunately, it is not as profitable as it used to be.

“How long you been doing this business?” he asked.

I looked at him – he was barely as old as my youngest kid. “Since before you were born,” I replied. He looked like he didn’t believe me.

“What year?” he asked.

I replied, “1990,” and he grinned.

“Yep, you were doing it two years before I was born,” he said. Then it looked like he had an idea and said, “You got any advice for me? I want to

buy a truck this year and then buy another one next year and hire someone to drive it and then buy another. I want to retire by the time I am 32 – in 10 years.”

I told him I would need to think about it and we unloaded the rest of the boxes. “So, I guess I do have a couple of ideas for you,” I told him after the last pallet was unloaded. “I’ll give you two things that no one ever gave me. The first one is that everything goes in cycles – work, weather, the economy, friends, good times, bad times, luck, love – you name it.

“So you may be just killing it,” I told him, “and buying one truck after another one, but you need to remember that the days of great business never last and at some point you will hit a downturn.” His expression said he didn’t understand what I was talking about.

“You know, like in 2008 when the world banking system collapsed and the country came within an inch or two of going into a depression worse than 1929,” I told him. “I am sure that truck owners had a hard time finding cargo to transport for a while.”

His face registered exactly zero perception of the events of 2008 – nothing. I started to tell him that a whole group of people in this country had forgotten that, too, but I thought better of it.

So I just told him that he needed to trust me on this one and that the second piece of advice I had for him was that, after he bought the third truck, he needed to stop buying any more trucks until he had saved enough money to pay all his business and personal bills for at least a year.

That is, he needed to have a reserve to fall back on in the event his business hit a down cycle – one full year.

Finally, I saw the glimmer of perception in his eyes. We connected. I gave him a $30 tip and wished him luck then headed back to my office.

About halfway there I stopped, turned around and walked back to him and asked him his name.

“Anthony,” he said with surprise.

I reached back into my pocket and handed him my business card. He had a curious look.

“I want you to call me when you buy your third truck.”

The grin on his face was instant, then confidant. He didn’t have to say anything. I got a feeling I’ll get that call.

Around the holiday season we tend to start getting into a traditional mindset of sorts.

Traditions are pretty wonderful. They’re special memories, actions or items we KATHLEEN STURGEON pass down to each other and keep up Reporter kathleen@appenmediagroup.com because they just feel right.

Take wedding or baby showers, for example. Have you ever thought how cool it is that, as a society, we gather around our friends and family and give them items they will need to start new journeys in life? Usually the events are not because they asked but because we understand and want them to start off this new chapter in a positive way.

In a time when we often see sadness or hatred, these traditions live on and are little sparks of happiness to keep us going and feeling warmth from our loved ones.

Around the holidays, traditions especially come alive. My family has all kinds of Yuletide traditions including when we get our Christmas tree and what type of lights go on it, what food we eat and how we spend our time. These are decisions we just don’t think about because they are traditions and we’ve done the same things every year.

If something becomes outdated, of course, we change it and move on with the new. This year’s latest tradition is not having any ornaments on our tree due to two new furry — but crazy — faces in the house. It’s unusual because we’ve always had ornaments and that was just the way it was, but now things are a little different and that’s fine, too.

One tradition I’m happy to say hasn’t changed this year, however, involves a house near ours in Alpharetta.

Growing up, I would have sworn Santa and Mrs. Claus lived in Alpharetta rather than the North Pole. As a child, I heard all about the jolly old guy coming down the chimney to deliver toys, and I even tracked him around the world on Christmas Eve. And while there was strong evidence to suggest he lives at

the North Pole, I came to believe one of his helpers must have set up shop right here in North Fulton.

If you drive along Kimball Bridge Road, you will notice a small house just before Kimball Bridge ends at Westside Parkway. It’s a cute ranch home built maybe in the 1960s. During most of the year, it’s easy to miss.

Except when it comes to the holidays.

This magical neighbor decorates for big days including Christmas and Easter. I’ve driven past as she decorates her yard, and you might have, too. The house is hard to miss around the holidays as the yard is packed full of lights, adornments and inflatable figures.

I fully believe this woman is one of Santa’s elves. Santa himself probably saw her house from the North Pole and decided to ask her to help spread Christmas cheer.

Every year around Christmastime, my family and I — together, separately, with or without friends — slow down as much as traffic allows to admire our wonderful neighborhood Christmas house in awe. And every year this lady outdoes herself.

It has become a tradition in our 20plus years of living in Alpharetta to keep an eye out for her transformations. When family or friends come to town, we make sure to drive past her house to show off our special Alpharetta tradition.

Regrettably, I’ve never met this woman or any of her family. We only admire from afar. But if she happens to be reading this column, let me offer a few words of thanks.

Thank you, dear neighbor, for keeping one of my favorite, if not my most favorite, Christmas traditions alive year after year. For me, it’s not really Christmas until I see your house lit up and decorated.

You honestly are like the tree topper on the Christmas tree – the perfect addition to an already exciting season.

This is one tradition I hope lives on for years to come. Maybe one day I can start my own tradition and bring my children to see your little piece of the North Pole just down the road in Alpharetta. Thank you again, and Merry Christmas!

This year’s latest tradition is not having any ornaments on our tree due to two new furry — but crazy — faces in the house.

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Longtime library director retires after 20 years

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The legacy of Jon McDaniel that will live on is not how many books he read or what tidbits of knowledge he knew. Instead, it will be that he saved his employees from walking through puddles by taking the worst parking spots. That and how he helped 15 libraries get built in Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.

After 20 years as the director of the Forsyth County Public Library system, and 40 total years in the library world, Jon McDaniel is officially retiring beginning Jan. 1, 2016.

“We would not be where we are today in this community without Jon’s leadership, vision and his ability to pick the right people and put them in the right job,” said Library Board Chairman Mary Helen McGruder. “We were always amazed at Jon’s ability of finding the right staff person, training them and bringing them up and making them what we needed. It’s going to be difficult to be here without Jon, but we’ll learn how. Moving forward we’re only going to get better because we’ve had such a wonderful start.”

As of Jan. 1, Anna Lyle is taking over as the new director. She has known McDaniel since she was in high school and working in the Gwinnett County Public Library system.

She read a proclamation thanking him for his service.

“For recognizing the importance of public libraries for the citizens of Forsyth County; for setting goals to provide library services in all areas of the community; for successfully expanding a single branch location into the extremely popular four-branch library

PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN STURGEON/STAFF

Jon McDaniel shows off the plaque that displays the new administration building named after him. system it is today; for keeping an eye on the future and demonstrating diligence in successfully garnering political support in pursuing funding opportunities for new libraries displayed, your wealth of knowledge in library construction, your standards in building and maintaining library facilities and

Linda Kelly, far right, shows Jon McDaniel the books in the library system dedicated to him, including a graphic novel about beer.

leaving Forsyth County with the legacy of four beautifully maintained libraries; for setting your example of chivalry and respect for others in taking the worst parking spots to keep staff from stepping in puddles and picking up litter on library grounds; Forsyth County Public Library hereby honors Jon McDaniel for his dedicated service to the library and Forsyth County community,” she read.

As much as he appreciated the kind words, McDaniel said Lyle is the most qualified for the job.

“We couldn’t have done it without her,” he said. “I’m leaving the library in such good shape with Anna Lyle. She’s probably more qualified to be a director than I was. And there’s a great library staff in place so it’s not likely to slow down. I left it in good hands. People have the respect of the staff and trust them to do the right thing. The buildings were nice, but putting together a really good staff that works together with a good team was the most important part.”

Because they’ve worked together so many years, Lyle couldn’t pinpoint one favorite memory. Instead she said she will always remember the easy working relationship they had. This is one thing

We would not be where we are today in this community without Jon’s leadership, vision and his ability to pick the right people and put them in the right job.”

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“I’ll try to model some of my approaches after him,” Lyle said. “Because I’ve been in a management team role for a while, I feel like the things that were important to me I’ve already been able to implement. People have asked what I’m going to change, but actually I think we’re doing really great.”

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Keller Williams brings holidays to SAFFT

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. —In the spirit of the season, Keller Williams’ Cumming office is playing Santa to some local children.

On Dec. 17, Keller Williams agents gathered the toys they bought specifically for children assisted by Supporting Adoption and Foster Families Together, and delivered the SAFFT gifts not in a sleigh, but in their own cars.

For the past five years that SAFFT’s Family Life Center has been open, Keller Williams has taken it upon themselves to choose families and deliver the Christmas gifts they desire. SAFFT is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to protect children, rebuild families and empower caregivers. The center gives families a chance to meet in a safe, comfortable and homelike environment where supervision can still take place.

All 180 of the Keller Williams agents chose families from an “angel tree.” The agents then went out and bought the toys and items on the wish lists so the families could have a somewhat normal Christmas experience.

“The agents get the happiness of being able to give back,” said Dawn Cromwell, a Keller Williams agent who helped organize this year’s fundraiser.

“That’s what we are about as Keller Williams agents. We’re supposed to have a giving heart and this is what we’re supposed to do. Each one of these agents goes out and does this and loves it.

Each year we get more families because we have that great want to be able to give to the families what we all have at home with our own families. We want to give that to theirs.”

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The Keller Williams agents fill their hallways with toys.

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The staff at SAFFT and some of the Keller Williams agents prepare for the first family to receive their presents. children’s biological parents provide a holiday for their children while visiting them. As Ashley Anderson, SAFFT executive director, said, many of the parents don’t have funds for gifts since they’re working on building more stable lives in the hopes of eventually being reunited with their children.

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It’s the only time they’re able to have Christmas together.”

In addition to the presents, Keller Williams also donated gift cards so the families can have a holiday meal together.

Starting Dec. 17 and continuing through Dec. 23, the children will each have a Christmas experience when their parents come to visit. One of the first families to celebrate was a family of four with two sons. Nikki Thomason is the parent aide for this family through SAFFT. She said, due to a series of circumstance that snow-

balled, the family went from living on a six-figure income to the parents being separated due to an order by the courts and the boys being placed in the same foster home.

“They’re a wonderful family, they are struggling just to survive,” Thomason said. “Dad got a job at the Waffle House because he can eat there. They are struggling just to get here. So this means so much. It means so much to see the joy on their faces when the kids open the presents. Otherwise they wouldn’t have gotten them.”

When the children come into foster care they aren’t looking for a new family, Anderson said,. They’re just trying to mend their own.

“It’s not about the gifts they’re getting,” Anderson said. “It’s about these families building memories together and that bond. That’s what will happen when these gifts are given.”

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Alpharetta resident stars in ‘Coat of Many Colors’ TV movie set to re-air on Christmas ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dylan Michael Rowen, 13, of Alpharetta, recently co-stared as Denver Parton in the TV movie “Coat of Many Colors” which originally aired on NBC on Dec. 10 and will re-air Dec. 25 at 9 p.m.

Denver Parton is one of Dolly Parton’s older brothers who helped protect and look after her as they grew up in the great Smokey Mountains during the 1950’s in a loving family which was rich in love.

“What I like best about my character Denver is that although he would tease Dolly, and annoy her, he still loved her so much and always protected her,” Rowen said.

Rowen is an eighth-grade student at Taylor Road Middle School, where the staff — under Principal Ed Williamson’s direction — has been very supportive and helped him keep up with his work.

Rowen was on set shooting the movie in August and September in Covington and Conyers.

“These were the best five weeks of my life,” Rowen said. “We, the cast, all

became such amazing friends during the filming of the movie.”

Rowen reunited with his fellow cast members and Dolly Parton on Dec. 2, the premiere of the movie at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, Calif.

Parton took the kids out for a special cast lunch earlier in the day to celebrate the movie’s release.

“Dolly Parton is the sweetest most amazing person in the enter tainment industry,” Rowen said.

“She is so genuine and honest, and I was so honored to be a part of this project.”

Rowen plans to continue developing his acting career.

“I love acting so much, I will keep doing this forever if given the opportunity” Rowen said.

In addition to acting, Rowen is a musician who plays the guitar, piano and drums.

He likes to collect 1970s and 80s vinyl records and watch classic episodes of Saturday Night Live.

He also loves waterskiing, sailing and wake boarding at Lake Lanier during the summer with friends and family.

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Hopes of increasing dialogue on bullying, celebrating individuality ATLANTA —Lori Waddell, a teacher at West Forsyth High School, published her inaugural children’s book, “Petunia,” this fall to raise awareness of bullying among children and help parents encourage individuality and originality in their kids. Two additional installments, “Save The Day, Petunia” and “Take A Bow, Petunia” were subsequently released in November.

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“I wrote “Petunia” as a way to open dialogue about bullying and the mean girls my daughter encountered on the playground,” said Waddell, who authored the “Petunia” series under her pen name, lk herndon . “She came home crying about the mean words children said. I knew immediately I needed to help her understand that she has value precisely as she is. All children, at some point, will question their differences. It’s important that as parents we are able to find creative and appropriate ways to help them navigate their feelings.”

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South Forsyth High teacher speaks at national language conference CUMMING, Ga. — Jonas Strecker, who teaches German to 164 students at South Forsyth High School, presented at the 2015 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages annual convention held in San Diego in November. A highly successful Advanced Placement German teacher, certified college board consultant for AP German and member of the National AP German Language and Culture Development Committee, Strecker conducted two lectures including Building the Pyramid: A Ground-up Approach to AP German and Successful Teaching Strategies for the AP Exam Cultural Comparison Task.

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is the national association for language education professionals from all levels of instruction and representing all languages.

South Forsyth students have a history of excellent performance in state and regional World Language competitions and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations. Currently over 1,800 students at South Forsyth take German, French,

Seth Hutchinson, sports and entertainment marketing teacher; Will Bradley; Katherine Gall; Trey Janes; Alex Forbes with their plaque.

SFHS sports marketing students honored by Atlanta Hawks Jonas Strecker speaks at the 2015 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages annual convention held in San Diego in November.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Will Bradley, Katherine Gall, Alex Forbes and Trey Janes won second place at the Atlanta Hawks’ DECA Sports Marketing Competition Dec. 5. Hawks’ Senior Consultant for Group Membership, Emily Hanover, and Hawks’ marketing executives presented the award prior to the Hawks’ home game at Phillips Arena. Out of 75 entries from across the state, the team from South Forsyth High School won for their marketing plan, which involved increasing ticket sales to a Hawks’ home game

by creating a Court of Dreams School Spirit Night.

“This event is an incredible opportunity for our students to test themselves in an environment that cannot be duplicated in the classroom,” said Seth Hutchinson, SFHS sports and entertainment marketing teacher.

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JC Chamber ends year on high (caroling) note Christmas party puts jingle in members’ bells

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Now in its ninth year, the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce has made a tradition of ending the year with a holiday luncheon made all the merrier with Christmas carols performed by members.

This year was no different. Nish Patel of Gwinnett Medical Center, the luncheon sponsor, agreed to cut his 20-minute speech short by 18 minutes so that the entertainment could begin.

Peg Titus-Hall opened the festivities with “We Need a Little Christmas,” and everyone quickly switched into holiday mode.

Melissa Furbish and Mark Salcedo added their voices to the festivities. Furbish gave the attentive audience a medley of carols and Salcedo added the ever-popular “White Christmas.”

School of Rock’s Christina Simms and Nathan Frank showed they were in the Christmas spirit. Simms gave a moving rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Frank matched it with his “O Holy Night.”

The entire chamber joined in the finale with a choreographed “12 Days of Christmas.”

“We have done this for several years now,” said Chamber President John Bemont. “I think it helps get us into the Christmas season, and all the members seem to love it. Anyone who wants to come up and sing is more than welcome,” he said.

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Concerns aired about Forsyth impact fees

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The topic of impact fees was brought up again Dec. 17 at the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. A second public hearing was held for the commissioners and public to voice their concerns with the proposed amendments to the Forsyth County impact fee ordinance.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the county heard multiple concerns, both for and against, at a prior public hearing.

“One of the main topics we heard quite a bit of feedback about was the introduction of road impact

fees,” Jarrard said. “Based upon not only those comments but also upon some feedback we received from the county even before those comments, we have already gone back and looked, particularly at some of the assumptions with respect to the road impact fee calculations. I will tell you there have been subsequent meetings of senior staff to try and JARRARD make sure our assumptions are both as accurate and conservative as we believe the law requires.”

He said they have decided to reconvene the impact

fee advisory committee to look at the numbers again so everyone is comfortable and confident with the figures.

The plan is to continue to finalize the questions and, once Jarrard and the county are comfortable with the assumptions and have vetted them with their consultant, the impact fee advisory committee will reconvene in January.

The purpose of the impact fees is to “regulate the use and development of land so as to assure that new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures necessary to provide roads, parks, libraries and public safety improvements in the county.”

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Milton sees new development uptick New residential, business construction up in 2015

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – This year has seen a lot of interest in development in Milton.

According to city numbers of new building permits, that interest is not entirely unfounded and may be part of a good trend for the city.

According to numbers provided by the city Community Development Department, which issues permits on new construction for both commercial and residential improvements – both for new buildings and renovations – this year has seen a large uptick in new residential permits.

There were 434 new homes permitted in 2015 as of November. December numbers are not available yet. This number is 100 new permits over last year and a significant jump over the average increase since 2012, which was about 20 each year over the prior. The number of permits in 2014 was 342.

The city lumps all new residential construction together - both single-family homes and townhomes.

Similarly, improvements to homes also increased over past years. This year there were just over 600 renovations, which can be everything from

new pools to extensions. These figures include anything that requires electricity or plumbing, said Community Development Director Kathleen Field.

Last year saw 535 such permits issued, and 2012 and 2013 had 428 and 501, respectively.

New commercial building permits have remained largely flat. This includes new buildings.

Despite this, commercial renovations are up significantly. In the past three years, such permits have numbered in the low- to mid-100s. This year there are 301. These permits are used in cases such as businesses moving into existing buildings and renovating interiors.

Field said the uptick in residential permits is due to one reason.

“The economy is coming back,” she said. “We’ve always had some activity going on, even during the recession.”

Field said Milton is a popular place to live.

“It’s a function of demand,” she said. “People really want to live in Milton because it has such a great quality of life.”

There is one trend that may come out in next year’s permit numbers – there may be less new activity. Field

said the city approved impact fees in early October. These fees, fairly common in municipalities, add charges to new development to recover the cost to the city of maintaining the new development – such as police and fire coverage, or road maintenance.

So far in 2015, there does not seem to be any impact on development. There were 20 new-home permits issued in September, 35 in October and 40 in November. However, there were only two new commercial permits issued since September.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET The 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor. Through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

Visit spruillarts.org for more info.

EVENTS:

It’s a “retro” Christmas as vintage snowmen and other old-fashioned touches decorate the tree at the Roswell Visitors Center, compliments of the Roswell Garden Club. Through Jan. 3, Monday through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sundays noon-3 p.m. Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. Visit visitroswellga. com for more info.

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LANIER ISLANDS MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AND WINTER ADVENTURE Drive across the Lanier Islands Bridge and into a world of lights. Also, enjoy a new adventure this year with Winter Adventure, a snow-packed winter play land perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding.

Opens Nov. 27. Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford 770-945-8787. Visit lanierislands.com for more info.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

WINTER BREAK ART CAMP

What: Campers will experience a variety of artistic disciplines during each day of camp including drawing, painting and mixed media. A professional artist guides campers through holiday-themed visual arts projects ideal for holiday gifts, cards and decorations.

Ages 6-10.

When: Dec. 28-30 Where: Art & Beyond, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road; Suite 102, Alpharetta More info: artandbeyondstudio.com

WINTER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

What: Atlanta Workshop Players will conduct a camp during three full days during winter break. Plus attendees get to audition for Atlanta’s top talent agents.

When: Dec. 28-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: The Atlanta Workshop Players Studio of the Arts, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, Alpharetta More info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME

What: Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident animals as they’re being fed.

When: Tuesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 29 at 4 p.m.

ONE-DAY BEEKEEPING COURSE

Course covers all you need to know to get started in urban beekeeping. This classroom course is followed up with access to several hands-on hive visits during the spring and summer months. Advanced registration required. Saturday, Jan. 16, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30309.

Visit metroatlantabeekeepers.org for more info.

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “PINOCCHIO!”

What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an original one-man “tour de farce” combining found-object puppets, jokes galore, and plenty of audience participation to retell the classic story of a puppet’s journey to becoming a real, live boy.

When: Dec. 29-Jan. 10 Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE Looking to get the word out about your event? You have two great options! Go to NorthFulton. com/calendar and submit online.

Or email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:

PET ADOPTIONS: ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL

What: The Krewe of Viola will present the inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bow Ties & Pearls, to benefit Emory ALS Center.

When: Feb. 6, 2016, 7-11 p.m.

Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell More info: facebook.com/roswellmardigrasball

NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Children’s story time When: Generally Tuesdays, though some locations offer Saturdays, as well Where: Barnes & Noble (check website for location and hours) Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble.com

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Children’s story time When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble.com

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: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

What: Marvel at 14 larger-than-life installations built from nearly 400,000 Lego bricks, including a giant praying mantis, butterfly, hummingbird, flowers and more.

When: Through Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville More info: atlantabg.org/visit/Gainesville

NORTH POLE LIMITED HOLIDAY TRAIN

What: Create special memories onboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s iconic North Pole Limited, offering festive train rides on vintage railcars.

When: Through Dec. 26 Where: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

More info: tvrail.com

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:

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stop-motion animated special.

When: Through Dec. 27 Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

GET OUTSIDE

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

“Garden Lights Holiday Nights” What: The annual electrical extravaganza features spectacular light displays throughout the garden that continue to make the exhibition a must-see holiday tradition.

When: Through Jan. 9, 2016, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantabg.org

“A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS” AT SMITH PLANTATION HOME

What: The Roswell Garden Club decorates the Smith Plantation Home with the theme of “A Musical Christmas.”

Each room is decorated with ideas using the club’s favorite Christmas carols as inspiration.

When: Through Jan. 2, 2016 Where: Smith Plantation House, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com

FERNBANK MUSEUM’S WINTER WONDERLAND

THE ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: ASC’s holiday tradition includes some Dickens, a bit of song and a lot of holiday cheer.

When: Through Dec. 23 Where: The New Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: shakespearetavern.com

AURORA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY CAMP

What: “Jingle Bell Rock” acting workshop for elementary through high school students.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Aurora Theatre, 128 E Pike St., Lawrenceville Cost: $35, includes pizza lunch More info: auroratheatre.com

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an adaptation of the 1964

What: Fernbank’s sixth annual Winter Wonderland includes two floors of festive trees and displays decorated by cultural partners to reflect traditions and holidays celebrated around the world. More than 30 trees and other displays recognize cultural traditions in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

When: Through Jan. 10, 2016 Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 More info: fernbankmuseum.org

FERNBANK RINGS IN NOON YEAR’S EVE

What: Celebrate the new year a full 12 hours early as Fernbank hosts a dinosaur photo stop, a resolution station, dancing and games with DJ Willy Wow, and a balloon drop at the stroke of noon. The event caters to families with youngsters who may not be able to stay up until midnight.

When: Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 More info: fernbankmuseum.org

GEORGIA YOUR GUIDE TO FISHING, HIKING, CAMPING AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS:

5 DH trout fishing for holidays Looking for something to do during your holiday time off? If you enjoy trout fishing, you’ll definitely want to check out one of Georgia’s great delayed harvest trout streams.

STEVE HUDSON Delayed harvest Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group is a program under which selected sections of five Georgia streams are managed under a special set of regulations. DH waters, as they’re known, are too warm for trout in the summertime. But from Nov. 1 through May 14 (the delayed-harvest season) those same waters become cool enough to support trout and are managed under artificials-only, catch-and-release regulations designed to provide good trout fishing through winter and early spring.

Portions of five Georgia waterways — Amicalola Creek, Chattahoochee River, Chattooga River, Toccoa River and Smith Creek — are designated as DH water. Among them, they offer something for every angler.

If there are young anglers or beginners in your group, Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park is a great bet. This small and kid-friendly stream is easy to explore, thanks to trails which follow the creek through the DH section.

Fly fishers should try egg imitations (Y2K or Sucker Spawn), worm imitations (Shaky Worms or San Juan Worms), or minnow imitations such as the Hudson Streamer (yep, it’s named after yours truly) or a black or olive Woolly Bugger.

Spinning enthusiasts often do well here, too. Use a light spinning rod and some Roostertails, Mepps spinners, or even white plastic curly-tail grubs on lead-headed jigs. In fact, the spinning rod option can be a great way to introduce young anglers to the fun of fishing.

When fishing Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park, be sure to stop by the

lodge office to sign in and pick up the daily Smith Creek fishing permit.

At the other end of the size spectrum is the Chattahoochee River delayed harvest water in Atlanta. The Hooch DH, as it’s called, extends from the mouth of Sope Creek down to the U.S. 41 bridge.

A favorite access point is the Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area off U.S. 41 just south of I-285. You’ll find additional access at CRNRA’s Cochran Shoals Unit and at several other spots in between.

The Hooch DH is big water so be sure that you’re up to the challenge before taking to the river. Start with the same flies and lures suggested for Smith Creek, but don’t hesitate to try something else if everyone in the parking lot is telling you that they’re hitting such-and-such a fly or lure.

Lately, the Chattahoochee DH has been challenging to fish. Ongoing high water levels have made the river unfishable more often than not over the last few weeks, but here’s hoping that conditions will be better in late December.

By the way, there was a volunteer-assisted “bucket brigade” trout stocking Dec. 22 at the Whitewater Unit of CRNRA. There are definitely fish in the river!

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including the justpublished “Georgia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.” It includes detailed profiles and maps of all of Georgia’s DH streams. Check it out at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Warmest wishes this holiday season, from our family at Celebration Village to yours. We hope that 2015 was your best year yet, and may your 2016 be even better.

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Community Calendar

January 2016 - March 2016 Call 770-751-2660 for more information and to register, or visit www.nfultonhospital.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom C This group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The meeting structure is informal with group discussion and guest speakers to be scheduled at various times throughout the year.

Call John Dorso at 678-694-8726 to register or to obtain more information Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday 1/13 and 3/9 10 a.m. to noon A cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call 1-800-227-2345 to register.

Epilepsy Support Group The third Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm Classroom A/B People with epilepsy as well as their family and care-providers are invited to attend this support group. The meetings will provide time for attendees to share helpful information and resources from their own experiences.

Educational presentations by professionals will sometimes be offered. Please contact Tim for more information at 770-667-9363.

Stroke Support Group Fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm to 7:30PM North Fulton Hospital; ACE Dayroom Please join Stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share and support one another. The group is facilitated by the Stoke Program Coordinator and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

RSVP to Keisha C. Brown at 770-751-2631 or Keisha.Carter@tenethealth.com Gamblers Anonymous Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Classroom C Anyone interested in stopping gambling is invited to attend this 12 step program. Anonymity

is the foundation of fellowship in this group. For more information please call David at 770-8622564.

Breast Cancer Support Group 1st Thursday of every month 10:30am-11:30am.

Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Sarah Bentley, RN, Oncology Services Manager, at 770-7512556 for location and to register Lupus Support Group Third Saturday of every month, 11-1pm Classroom C. Informal meetings to share experiences and learn from others. Guest speakers occasionally present and we also participate in some Lupus Foundation of America events. Contact Julie for more info 404-626-2394, lupusgroup4roswell@ gmail.com COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturday 1/30 and 3/19 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday 2/28 1-5:30 Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR* Saturday 1/23 and 2/27 CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45 Healthcare Provider CPR* Saturday 3/5 9am-1pm CPR course for healthcare professionals. $55 Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturday 2/13 and 3/12 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at NFH to teach diabetes selfmanagement skills. Call Anna Albritton, MS, RD, LD at 404-527-7180 for more information and to register.

Water Birth Thursdays 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10 and 3/24 7:00 p.m.

For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required Maternity Tours Please join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour.

SPECIAL EVENTS Chicks Night Out Wednesday, January 6; 6pm-8pm CoreMatters, 1144 Canton Street, Ste. 104, Roswell, GA Sample easy, family-friendly recipes and learn about how you can join the Take Down Challenge. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Space is limited- RSVP to Christina.kern@tenethealth.com Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment November 1st- January 31, 2016 North Fulton Hospital will host an Affordable Care Act education and enrollment session in the classrooms on Saturday, January 9 from 10 am – 2 PM. Certified health enrollment counselors will be available to guide consumers through the various options and assist with the enrollment process.

North Fulton Hospital also has certified health enrollment counselors available during the week. To schedule an appointment or to receive more information, log onto the www.pathtohealth.com or call 770-751-2756 to make an appointment.

LifeSouth Blood Drive Tuesday February 2, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

North Fulton Hospital Classrooms

Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood collected in your community goes to local hospital patients.

Personal Safety/Self-Defense Class for K-5th Grade Sunday, March 6, 1:00-4:00pm.

Teaches children how to recognize dangerous people, avoid unsafe situations, and escape an attacker. Includes full-force physical self-defense practice. Parents attend with children. For more info & to register, visit http:// www.revvedupkids.org/class-calendar/ or call 678.526.3335. $45 first child/$35 siblings (parents attend free).

Just Yell Fire Self-Defense for Teen Girls (11+) Sunday, March 6. 4:30-7:30p.m.

Teen girls face a high risk of violence from strangers, acquaintances & dating partners.

This single session class will teach how to take ownership of personal safety & defend herself against an attacker. For more info & to register, www.revvedupkids.org/678-526-3335. $45 first child/$35 addl.

Wear Red Day Luncheon Friday, February 5; 11:30am; Country Club of Roswell Wear your finest red attire and join us for an educational lunch in honor of National Wear Red Day for Heart Health. This event is complimentary, but space is limited. RSVP to christina.kern@tenethealth.com *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Please pay by credit card at 770-751-2660 or mail check two weeks prior to the class date.

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TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES OR TO FIND A PHYSICIAN, CALL 770.751.2660 OR VIST WWW.NFULTONHOSPITAL.COM.

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Chamber Bowl finishes out 2015 football season All-stars from North Fulton and Forsyth schools compete in final high school game

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from the north Metro Atlanta area, took place on Dec. 19 at Alpharetta High School.

The game is sponsored by XL212 and the North Georgia Touchdown Club, of which all public and private schools in North Fulton and Forsyth counties are members.

XL212’s Mike Haynes, who played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints, said the Chamber Bowl provides players with a chance to play in an all-star setting in their final high school game.

“The ultimate goal of the Chamber Bowl is to give these guys a chance at another game to play in as an all-star.

It gives them a chance to play with guys who they may have played against but they have never played together,” said Haynes.

“We represent a lot of kids who may not get the chance to play football again. Some are going to go on and play more, but for some, this will be their

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Chattahoochee’s Jaylin Taylor (21) defends Jeremy Disher (8) of Johns Creek.

final football game. And they get to play that last game as an all-star.

“The players definitely seem to enjoy being able to play one more game. I always enjoy that,” he said.

Players from Centennial, Chatta-

hoochee and Mount Pisgah played for the South team while players from Forsyth Central, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, South Forsyth, North Forsyth, Northview and King’s Ridge suited up with the North team.

Alpharetta Head Coach Jacob Nichols led the North team and Chattahoochee Head Coach Vince Strine was at the helm for the South team.

The South team entered the game leading the series 3-2.

Both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm, and given they had never played together before, that should come as no surprise. After the first half, neither team had scored.

North found the scoreboard first with a 36-yard rush for a touchdown four minutes into the third quarter.

Teams were required to attempt a 2-point conversion after each touchdown and North was unable to convert, giving the North team a 6-0 lead.

Alpharetta’s Amari Campbell recovered a fumble on South’s ensuing drive that led to a 66-yard touchdown drive.

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DEATH NOTICES Sara Bagwell of Alpharetta, GA, passed away December 13, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Reva Mae Brown Jennings, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Colin Ball, 66, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Patricia Anne Barksdale, 72, of Cumming, passed away December 14, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Richard Turner Bartenfield of Milton, GA, passed away December 11, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Edwin Ronald Beam, 54, of Murrayville, GA, passed away December 11, 2015.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Wallace Jankowski of Milton, GA, passed away December 12, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gary Nesmith of Cumming, GA, passed away December 10, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Rhonda Lynn Duncan, 33, of Cumming, GA., passed away December 13, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

James “Jimmie” Howard Jones Jr., 59, of Cumming, GA, passed away December 8, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Georgia Patrolene (Pat) Watson, 78, of Cumming, passed away December 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Miriam B. Garner, 91, of Atlanta, GA, passed away December 10, 2015.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Michael Kurilec of Roswell, GA, passed away December 10, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Carmen Rush of Acworth, GA, passed away December 12, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

John T. Meador Sr., 95, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away December 9, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sandra D. Shah, 68, of Cumming, GA, passed

Robert Lee Crook, 100, of Cumming, formerly of East Point, GA passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Services

Michael Gillis of Roswell, GA, passed away December 15, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

George Ellis Hajj, Jr. of Marietta, GA, passed away December 12, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Anne Collins Musselman, 76, of Decatur, GA, passed away on December 12, 2015.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Chattahoochee’s Bake Hundley was named Player of the Game for the 2015 Chamber Bowl.

Bowl:

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JOE PARKERSTAFF

South Forsyth’s Austin Harvey follows a block set up by Jeremy Disher (8) against Centennial’s Maxwell Martin.

The drive was capped off by a 9-yard touchdown pass from Alpharetta’s Davis Kelly, who missed most of the season due to injury.

After North’s defense forced a punt, Centennial’s Tariq Parkings batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage on a North fourthdown conversion attempt to force a turnover on downs.

South took advantage with three straight rushes from Chattahoochee’s Blake Hundley.

Hundley ran for 35 yards before an 8-yard

touchdown rush. South converted their 2-point conversion to pull within 4 points of North with just under nine minutes remaining.

Centennial’s Maxwell Martin, playing for South, intercepted a pass with seven minutes remaining, but South’s offense was forced to a three-and-out.

North’s late-game drive was kept alive by a questionable pass interference call against South. After the penalty, North would find the end zone again to lead 18-8, which was the final score.

After the game, Haynes said, “We had a great game, everyone had fun and, most importantly, no one got hurt.”

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Good condition! $100.

770-476-7090

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER Notice is hereby given that Renasant Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire by merger KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia. It is contemplated that all the offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated.

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December 24, 2015. January 7, 2016. Renasant Bank, Tupelo, Mississippi.

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New Year’s Eve Party in the Taproom MASQUERADE BALL

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