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Runway cemetery to be preserved Concerned residents alert Historical Society after headstones removal

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com

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Nick Tanner, owner of Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative, won People’s Choice award during an Athens-based beer festival. He used a firkin, or a small beer cask, to produce the winning batch.

Cherry Street wins awards Aims for big Denver prize

By ALDO NAHED aldo@fosythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — With ninemonths of being open, Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative is already nationally recognized for their local brew.

Nick Tanner, who heads the operations, has big plans for the small brewery out of Cumming and is looking for even more community support.

The brewpub located at the

Vickery Village in Cumming, adjacent to Rick Tanner’s Grille and Bar, recently won two different award recognitions.

The first one was by chance, said Tanner.

After Tanner signed with Leon Farmer and Company, a wholesale beer distributor, they had him enter a “firkin” or a small cask beer batch in the Classic City Brew Fest held in Athens in April.

“The one we put up there ended-up winning People’s Choice,” Tanner said.

The base of that beer went on to win silver in the Ameri-

can Cream Ale category of the 2013 U.S. Open Beer Championship held last month.

The “Ta Ta Cream Ale,” which is a prohibition-style ale brewed supporting breast cancer awareness, is the brewing cooperative’s frontrunner, so far.

Rick Tanner, Nick’s father, said he knew his son would be successful in the brewing of the beer, but he was surprised about how quickly Nick has been going through batches.

“The awards are coming because he is that good,” Rick

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Headstones taken from a family cemetery located on an airport runway were done so for restoration, the seller of the property has said.

Late last month, someone removed headstones from the Anglin Cemetery, located on the runway of Mathis Airport in Suwanee.

Several concerned area residents alerted the Historical Society of Forsyth County, which is headed by Martha McConnell and her husband Jimmy McConnell.

The McConnells called Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office who launched an investigation.

Because cemeteries are protected under Forsyth County and state law, Martha McConnell said nothing can be moved without a family’s consent.

“Anything placed at a grave is called a burial object,” McConnell said.

That includes fencing, fill stones, headstones and even wooden crosses.

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One of the headstones removed from the Anglin Cemetery.

Joe Voyles, who runs the now bankrupt Flyboy Aviation Properties, told the Forsyth Herald he removed the headstones after rain flooded the runway. His goal was to restore the headstones, not to dispose of them or hide them.

“I set up the sandblaster to do a restoration for them,”

See HEADSTONES, Page 4

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Headstones embedded on the Mathis Airport runway in Suwanee were removed and paved over. The property owner says he was cleaning them.

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N.Y. couple charged with using fake credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A New York couple were arrested for forgery after a chase through North Point Mall July 31.

Store employees said the suspects, Andre T. Elwin, 25, and Jevauni Johnson, 26, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., came in to the Apple Store in the mall and attempted to buy a 27-inch computer.

They allegedly tried to

pay with several credit cards.

When employees tried processing the last card, it would not work.

Instead the card returned information for a different bank and number than the card, alerting employees.

The suspects fled and store employees followed, calling on police to help.

Elwin was caught outside

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Man warns his home rigged with explosives CUMMING, Ga. — A woman said her neighbor rigged his house with explosives because he was scared, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Aug. 6, deputies were dispatched to the 3000 block of Settingdown Road in north Forsyth because of a possible bomb threat.

The renter of the home told deputies her neighbor said he had rigged his front door with gasoline to explode if anyone tried to get inside the home.

The neighbor told the woman that he rigged it with explosives because his brother made some people upset.

Another witness said the neighbor’s brother awoke to a slashed tire Aug. 5.

CUMMING, Ga. — Someone opened three accounts under a man’s name, charged $1,600 and had a computer monitor delivered to his home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

The man said on Aug. 3, UPS notified him about opening a UPS My Choice account on July 28, for which the man never signed up.

On July 31, the man said he got a packing sheet from UPS and Newegg.com, and UPS delivered a computer monitor to the man’s home that he didn’t order. He said he shipped it back via FedEx. The man said the Newegg. com account had a $5,600 credit limit that he never authorized.

Later, the victim found out that someone had opened a Best Buy Capital One account, an Amazon.com account and a Priceline.com account under his name.

The Amazon.com account

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and was found to have 18 fake credit cards on him as well as $900 in cash and seven Visa gift cards.

All the cards were in the names of the suspects. Johnson was found nearby. Both were charged with forgery.

Elwin was found to have an active warrant out of New York for robbery.

—Staff had a $3,400 credit limit and was charged $1,600.

Forsyth County investigators said the other accounts had unknown account information at this time.

YMCA campground vandalized CUMMING, Ga. — Someone tipped over four porta-potties, tore canvas tents and threw life preservers around a YMCA campground, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Aug. 6, an employee of the campground at 2210 Turner Road told deputies someone vandalized the property.

The employee said the campground recently closed for the summer and the last time she was there was Aug. 2.

Then a neighbor called the employee and told her someone vandalized the property.

Deputies said four portapotties were overturned along with picnic tables, canoes and paddleboards.

The vandals tore down a volleyball net, ripped a canvas tent, stripped wood planks from changing rooms and threw life preservers off hangers.

Jogger banned at middle school CUMMING, Ga. — A man has been told to stop jogging with his dog at a middle school,

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according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Aug. 6, the assistant principal of Liberty Middle School, 7265 Wallace Tatum Road, told deputies a man was jogging without a shirt with a large dog on the property.

He said the school has asked the man several times to stop jogging on the track and sent him a certified criminal trespass letter.

The assistant principal said the man wrote a lengthy response and said he would disregard the letter.

Deputies went to the man’s home and he claimed he had never seen a certified letter or written a response.

The jogger said he did not want to be arrested and asked for another certified letter to be sent to his address.

Woman trips over pothole, seeks compensation CUMMING, Ga. — After a woman tripped in a hole, she suffered injuries that she wants the building owner to pay for, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Aug. 8, a woman told deputies she had tripped over a pothole in the sidewalk and had to go to the hospital.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 the woman said she was walking by North Georgia Cabinets, 1712 Atlanta Highway, and tripped over a 5-foot by 4-foot deep pothole.

She said her husband called 911 and she was eventually taken to Northside Hospital-Forsyth.

She said she spent about three hours at the hospital where she was treated for four broken teeth, cuts on her mouth and face and sprained arms.

She said she and her husband have been unable

to contact the owner of the building about providing liability insurance information.

Thief steals boat mat FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A customer ordered a boat mat, but never received it, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Aug. 6, the manager of The Matworks, 2020 Grassland Parkway, told deputies someone stole a package that was left outside the store.

He said the 9-foot by 9-foot boat mat was to be picked up by UPS about 4

p.m. Aug. 5 and overnighted to a customer outside his main gate.

The customer called the manager the next morning and said the package hadn’t arrived.

The manager called the driver to ask about the package and the driver said it was not there when he went to pick it up.

The manager said he checked video surveillance and saw a man wearing a tan hat, red shorts and brown work shoes drive up in a white pickup truck.

The man picked up the package, loaded it into the bed of the truck and drove off.

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DUI arrests ►► Jenica Reedy Henson, 36,

of Marietta was arrested July 27 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Richard Coron Green, 25, of Lakeridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 1 on Old Atlanta Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

►► Scott Austin Clark, of Lake

Center Parkway, Cumming, was arrested July 31 on Lake Center Parkway in Cumming for DUI, open container, no license and failure to maintain lane.

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Daves Creek development approved for 247 homes

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Commissioners approved 247 homes off Daves Creek Drive during their Aug. 15 regular meeting.

The vote to rezone the property from agricultural to residential was 3-2 with Commissioners Brian Tam and Vice Chairman Commissioner Jim Boff opposed.

The contentious 88 Daves Creek development on the north side of Daves Creek Drive across from Daves Creek Lane on 83 acres is surrounded by a quarry property on three sides and close to the Windermere community. Several residents have voiced concerns of increased noise, pollution and increased traffic. The original zoning request was for 378 units, but the number was reduced by the applicant after community unrest.

Pat Malaney, a Bluegrass Materials representative, said the quarry off Ronald Reagan Boulevard was purchased from Lafarge in March, but the

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Voyles said. “I’ve spoken with relatives and assured them

property has roots in quarry work that date to the late 1950s.

The quarry is a 568-acre facility that employs 150 people, where granite is drilled and blasted to make crushed stone used for roads, buildings and construction. It also operates the quarry with two asphalt companies.

“We have worked hard to be responsible,” Malaney said, adding that his company “supports development, especially construction.”

Malaney said the 88 Daves Creek development is placing the future residential community near heavy industrial operations. The quarry site is expected to produce noise, dust and vibration, Malaney said. He asked the developers to put up mitigation screens to keep out noise and trespassers.

One of the conditions for approval included the developer needs to disclose to potential purchasers the property is adjacent to an active quarry.

Malaney had asked the issue be delayed until his requests were addressed.

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The 88 Daves Creek development was approved by Forsyth County Commissioners at their Aug. 15 regular meeting. Many area residents complained about the loss of greenery in the area.

Another nearby neighbor said there was community concern about deforestation of the proposed property, which they say could cause a health hazard because carbon dioxide and dust released from the quarry could go into the air instead of being filtered by trees.

Commissioner Todd Levent said the zoning conditions for the quarry property are very

strict and they must abide by state regulation to keep toxicity within their property, or they face being shut down.

“I’m wondering if there are airborne tests done, or is this speculation on what this dust can cause and if they are doing it, they should stop it,” Levent said. “If there is a problem, it

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that we are restoring the headstones.”

After the headstones were removed, Voyles placed fresh asphalt and this caused even more concern, McConnell said.

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Martha McConnell, co-president of the Historical Society of Forsyth County, displays pictures of the graves she took in 2005.

Voyles said this was done as a safety precaution.

“The stones are 2-inches thick and because aircraft tires are very small and you run the risk of a tire falling in it or somebody walking the runway and twisting their ankle,” Voyles said.

JEH Homes, the potential new owners of the property, plan a housing community dubbed The Cottages at Mathis Field.

They have told Voyles that part of their green space will be dedicated to the cemetery.

“They’re going to take the gates of the airport and work them into the cemetery area and it’s going to be a nice memorial,” Voyles said.

Ethan Underwood, who represents JEH Homes, told the Forsyth County News last week the developer would not disturb the cemetery.

The airport, built in 1959, has 26 hangers and about 16 airplanes. Several airplanes were seen flying out of the airport recently.

In the 1960s, the Mathises were given permission from the Anglin family to lay down headstones and sometime in the last few years, the graves were incorporated under the runway.

Some Anglin family members, who now live in Banks County, told the Historical Society there were several more graves there and that only headstones with inscriptions were set down at the time.

There are perhaps 16 to 20 people buried there, McConnell said.

“Our purpose is that the graves are not being disturbed,” McConnell said.

McConnell said she’s hopeful the future owners of the property — JEH Homes — will keep their word because she’s worked with them before on preserving another cemetery with a great success.

“I’m really assured that if this land deal goes through, the graves will remain there,” McConnell said.

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Discovering ADAiRE: S. Forsyth’s lunch gem

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Just a turn off McFarland Parkway lives a quiet little lunch joint that flies below everyone’s radar.

Unless you happen to work in this office park, you’d probably never know this little gem was buried here, waiting to be discovered.

Let’s change that.

ADAiRE is a professional chef and catering service run by husband-and-wife duo Matthew and Lynda Phillips.

Matthew is a Le Cordon Bleu-educated chef with a résumé that includes gigs at Rays on the River and the Ritz Carlton.

Their Shiloh Road office park location houses the catering kitchen, 6535 Shiloh Road, Suite 700.

In the front of the store is a beautiful demonstration kitchen and four cozy tables — two outdoor seating tables, too.

The couple, who have been in the catering and private-chef business for six-and-a-half years, transformed this demonstration area into a lunchtime bistro at ADAiRE back in September. They’re only open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week.

It’s tough to review a place like this.

It would be easy to write about the jerk chicken I had this week.

The jerk seasoning was generously applied, yet its heat tempered with a terrific chipotle honey sauce. But their menu changes each week, so unless you happen to go there today, you’re outta luck.

So what can you expect here?

They’ll feature two entrees and two hot side dishes each week.

Entrees are often things like braised boneless short ribs or chicken.

One week, I had coq au vin with a side of ratatouille — amazing.

Did I just eat French food near McFarland Parkway?

Someone pinch me.

The entrees are simple, but well executed.

Roasted chicken may not sound exciting, but when paired with a white wine, lemon and artichoke pan sauce, it’s outstanding.

It’s the kind of simple yet delicious cooking that a trained chef can do in their sleep.

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more than a meat and veggie joint.

An entree with one hot side item will set you back a ten spot.

Iced tea or lemonade is included.

Add the second veggie for two bucks more.

The menu also includes sandwiches, soups, salads and often a quiche.

A ham and cheddar sandwich might look boring on the menu – that is until Lynda wields a blowtorch to brown the cheese just before serving.

A smoked beef sandwich makes menu often. It comes

with pickled onions, horseradish cream and a Guinness jelly — my goodness.

Soups range from the ordinary, tomato basil or gumbo, to the unusual.

How about a Spanish-style posole? It’s on the menu this week.

Share your email address with them and you’ll get the menu delivered at the start of each week.

They also post it on their Facebook page.

If something looks interesting, then add the Bistro to your week’s lunch rotation.

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wrong just showing up blind.

And you thought McFarland Parkway was a culinary wasteland. Tisk tisk. You might get lost trying to find The Bistro at ADAiRE, but it’s worth it.

And let’s keep this little secret lunch spot just between us, okay?

The Bistro at ADAiRE is located at 6535 Shiloh Road, Suite 700 in Alpharetta.

Local Boy Scouts first in world to get programming merit badge CUMMING, Ga. — As thousands of metro-Atlanta students return to the classroom, many teachers will be asking them what they did over the summer.

Two Forsyth County students can say they worked on building their math and science skills and received national recognition for it.

Corey Philbrook and Patrick Clapp from Boy Scout Troop 245 in Cumming braved the weather, the hike and the

crowds at the National Scout Jamboree to become two of the first 50 Boy Scouts in the world to receive the new Programming Merit Badge.

Rick Folea, a senior technical marketer at AutomationDirect, an industrial controls company, was team leader of the group that developed the merit badge for the Scouts.

“We understand the importance of getting young minds excited about programming and factory automation … and

maybe someday making a career out of it,” Folea said.

The team was made up of professionals from around the country and included representatives from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lockheed Martin and Chrysler.

Folea said the decision to offer the badge was because programming is everywhere these days and because the Boy Scouts are all about preparing youth for life, so the two were a perfect match.

During the badge’s launch at the Jamboree, Folea and his team saw more than 800 Scouts — many of whom waited in the rain for a chance to earn the new badge.

“There was a non-stop demand,” said Folea. “We had Scouts coming through representing 49 of the 50 states and 13 Scouts from overseas.”

First among them all was Philbrook, who made sure his picture was taken with the merit badge and the electronic sign showing he was the first Scout served.

His fellow Scout, Clapp, earned his badge just a short time later.

“I still can’t believe I’m the first Scout in the world to receive this badge,” said Phil-

Boy Scout Corey Philbrook and Rick Folea of AutomationDirect in front of the sign that shows that Corey was the first to complete the badge. brook. “I’m very interested in technology. When I heard that the Boy Scouts were offering this, I jumped at the chance.”

In an effort to get kids more interested in math, science and programming, the Boy Scouts of America introduced the new badge that allows Scouts to learn how programming makes digital devices useful and fun.

To earn the badge, Scouts navigate through the steps offered on their webpage (boyslife.org/programming).

They have to write three programs in three programming languages in three different industries, including the web, games, embedded controls, factory automation and more.

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7th District education rep visits local leaders

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It’s been about a year since Royal has visited Forsyth County, but he said he wants these visits to be more frequent.

Royal wanted to meet with board of education members to find out how the state can better serve students.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Mike Royal, the Georgia Department of Education’s representative for the seventh congressional district, stopped by Forsyth County recently to meet with board of education members

Royal said Forsyth County stands out for its technological innovations.

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Royal said he wants to replicate the county’s success with technology throughout the state.

Specifically, Royal referred to the “itslearning” platform that the county has been developing for the past three years and is implementing this school year.

Forsyth County Schools Superintendent L.C. “Buster” Evans said is it a web-based learning management system, a platform for both content delivery and personalized learning.

“It’s going to know what [a student] needs to know and also know what her preferred learning styles are and help match what she needs to know with whatever delivery model best meets her learning style,” Evans said.

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“It’s the only one like it in the country,” said Ann Crow, a school board member. “There are tens of thousands of webbased designed programs and projects that they can pull up to help them learn at a specific standard and it’s all right there.”

Crow said the platform is geared toward connecting teachers with the students and parents, because everyone can see what the child is doing, what standards they’ve met and get connections to different programs that will help them learn.

Royal said technology is a big part in the way students receive education today and in the future. Royal’s main goal of the meeting was to assess Forsyth County’s position to better prepare for the months ahead.

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“I want them to be there with me when we go and win this,” Nick said.

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Reingold said he and Bradley have been longtime homebrewers and the opportunity to brew professionally is a dream realized.

“I’m definitely enjoying the experience,” Reingold said. “It’s still so young that we’re in that honeymoon phase.”

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South Forsyth won games played at home against Cambridge and Mill Creek.

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Out of the 40 who made it to the second round of eliminations, 16 were chosen to make up the all-state team. Included in these 16 cheerleaders were all four of the South Forsyth students, a first for the school.

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“We are very proud of these student-athletes, as this is the first time in our program’s history that anyone has advanced past the nomination round in the competition,” said Shayla Brawner, head varsity cheerleading coach, a fact that makes it even more impres-

sive that a full quarter of the all-state team is South Forsyth athletes this year.

On Nov. 16, the all-state team will be recognized at the GHSA State Cheerleading Championship and the

Cheerleader of the Year will be announced. The Cheerleader of the Year is selected based on the highest composite score of the all-state team, and whoever is selected will receive a scholarship from the GCCA.

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Cross Country • Aug. 24: Bob Blastow Early Bird Meet 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee), Longhorn Invitational @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (Centennial, Alpharetta, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Pickens Preview Meet @ Roper Park 9:15 a.m. (Milton, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), Stage Races @ River Green Park (Roswell), • Aug. 31: Berry College Invitational @ Berry College 8 a.m. (Centennial, ) • Sept. 3: War Eagle Invitational @ Chestatee Middle School 5 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, ) • Sept. 5: Forsyth Country Championships @ West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 7: Panther Invitational Meet (Alpharetta, ), Covered Bridge Run @ Garrard Landing Park 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell,), Double Dip Invitational @ Marist HS (Cambridge, West Forsyth), NGTC Mountain Eagle HS Invitational @ Clarkesville, Ga (South Forsyth) • Sept. 10: West Hall Invitational @ West Hall HS 5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 14: Warpath Invitational @ Boling Park 8 a.m.

(Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Milton, Roswell, South Forsyth), WinderBarrow Invitational @ Bramlett Elementary (Cambridge, Johns Creek) • Sept. 19: Ridge Ferry @ Rome, GA (Forsyth Central) • Sept. 21: Fulton County Championships @ Milton HS 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Lambert River Run @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (North Forsyth, South Forsyth, West Forsyth) • Sept. 28: Darlington Invitational @ Darlington School 8 a.m. (Centennial), Aubrea Gunderson Meet @ Conyers, GA (Milton), Atlanta Classic (Roswell, Cambridge, ) • Oct. 1: Cass-Cartersville Invitational @ Delinger Park 4 p.m. (Centennial) • Oct. 3/4: Mountain Invitational @ Unicoi State Park (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), • Oct. 5: Westover Invitational @ Albany, GA 8

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Cheerleading • Sept. 7: Tiger Cheer Classic (North Forsyth, South Forsyth) • Sept. 14/15: Mill Creek HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Sept. 21: Cartersville Competition (Cambridge), North Gwinnett Competition (Johns Creek, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 28/29: Starr’s Mill HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek), Lambert HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 5: CSU Competition (Cambridge,) West Forsyth HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 6: Kennesaw Mountain HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 12/13: Peachtree Ridge HS Competition (Chattahoochee, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 19: Woodstock Competition (Cambridge), Carroll-

ton HS Competition (Johns Creek), Chestatee Competition (Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 20: Kell HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 26: Roswell HS Competition (Cambridge, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 27: Northgate HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 2: Dacula Competition (Cambridge) • Nov. 5: Region 6-AAAAA Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 9: Sectionals @ CSU (Cambridge), Region @ Roswell (Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Nov. 15/16: State Championships @ Columbus, GA (Chattahoochee, Cambridge, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, South Forsyth)

Softball • Aug. 14: Pope vs. Milton 6:50 p.m., River Ridge vs.

Roswell 5:55 p.m.

• Aug. 15: Roswell vs. Sprayberry 5:55 p.m.

• Aug. 16: Northview vs. St. Pius 6 p.m., Wesleyan vs.

Northview 8 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, West Forsyth, Cass) • Aug. 17: Northview vs. Loganville 12 p.m., Northview vs. Alcovy 2 p.m., Northview vs. Starrs Mill 6 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, River Ridge, South Paulding, Harrison, Roswell, Norcross, West Forsyth, North Paulding), Woodward vs. Johns Creek 12 p.m., Woodstock vs.

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• Aug. 19: Northview vs.

Johns Creek 5:30 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Chattahoochee 7 p.m.

• Aug. 20: Centennial vs.

South Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Chattahoochee vs.

North Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Aug. 21: Lambert vs. Northview 5:30 p.m., Centennial vs. Central Gwinnett 5:30 p.m., Walton vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Hall vs.

North Forsyth 5:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Creekview 5:55 p.m.

• Aug. 22: Northview vs.

Sequoyah 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Etowah vs. Milton 5 p.m., Woodstock vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., Forsyth Central vs.

Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m.

• Aug. 23: Cass vs. Roswell 8:30 p.m., North Forsyth vs.

West Forsyth 5:30 p.m.

• Aug. 24: Harrison vs. Roswell 10:30 a.m.

• Aug. 26: Centennial vs.

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• Aug. 27: Kell vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Roswell vs.

Etowah 5:55 p.m.Cambridge vs. Riverwood 5:55 p.m., Johns Creek vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Aug. 28: Meadowcreek vs.

Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Whitewater 5:30 p.m.

• Aug. 29: Centennial vs.

West Forsyth 5 p.m., Lassiter vs. Milton 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Wheeler 5:55 p.m., Cambridge vs. Creekview 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. North Springs 5:55 p.m.

• Aug. 30: Northview vs.

Chattahoochee 5:55 p.m.

• Sept. 3: North Forsyth vs.

Centennial 5 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Johns Creek 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs.

South Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Sept. 4: Duluth vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., Cherokee vs. Cambridge 5:30 p.m.

• Sept. 5: Sprayberry vs.

Northview 5:55 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Milton vs. Woodstock 6:30 p.m., Roswell vs. Walton 5:55 p.m., North Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m., Creekview vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Lambert 7 p.m.

• Sept. 6: Varsity @ North Georgia College (West Forsyth, North Gwinnett, Milton) • Sept. 9: Centennial vs.

Meadowcreek 5 p.m.

• Sept. 10: Osborne vs.

Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Milton 5:55 p.m., Cambridge vs.

Kell 7 p.m., Johns Creek vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., Lambert vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Sequoyah 7 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m.

• Sept. 11: Milton vs. Cherokee 5:30 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Sequoyah 5:55 p.m.

• Sept. 12: Northview vs.

Pope 5:55 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Milton vs. Wheeler 5:55 p.m., Cherokee vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., North Springs vs. Cambridge 5:45 p.m., Lambert vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs.

Chattahoochee 7 p.m., Kell vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., Alpharetta vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Sept. 14: Milton vs South Forsyth 10 a.m., Milton vs.

Buford 2 p.m., • Sept. 16: Kell vs. Roswell 5:30 p.m.

• Sept. 17: Central Forsyth vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Walton vs. Milton 5:55 p.m., Roswell vs. Lassiter 5:55 p.m., Cambridge

forsythherald.com | Forsyth Herald vs. Sprayberry 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., West Forsyth vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Sept. 18: North Springs vs.

Centennial 6 p.m.

• Sept. 19: Northview vs.

Riverwood 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Sequoyah vs.

Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs.

Alpharetta 7 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m.

• Sept. 21: Johns Creek vs.

Northview 12 p.m.

• Sept. 23: Marietta vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m.

• Sept. 24: Creekview vs.

Northview 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Pope 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Osborne 5:55 p.m.

• Sept. 25: Central Gwinnett vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD, Cambridge vs. Walton 5:55 p.m.

• Sept. 26: Cambridge vs.

Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs.

Alpharetta 7 p.m., Pope vs.

Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., South Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Sept. 27: Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 28: Northview vs.

Lambert 12 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 30: Roswell vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m.

• Oct. 1: Northview vs. North Springs 5:55 p.m., Osborne vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs.

North Forsyth 5 p.m., Riverwood vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Oct. 3: Alpharetta vs. Centennial 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 6 p.m. , North Forsyth vs. Lambert 6 p.m., Chattahoochee vs.

West Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Oct. 5-9: Region Tournament • Oct. 16/17: State Playoffs First Round • Oct. 23/24: State Playoffs Second Round • Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Elite Eight

Volleyball • Aug. 20: Centennial vs. River Ridge 5 p.m., Centennial vs. Forsyth Central 7 p.m., Roswell vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Milton vs. Mountain View 5 p.m., Cambridge vs.

Blessed Trinity 5 p.m., • Aug. 22: Centennial vs.

Milton 5 p.m., Centennial

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Calendar: Continued from Page 20 vs. North Springs 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Marist, Alpharetta vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Milton vs. North Springs @ Centennial 6 p.m., Roswell vs. Brookwood 5 p.m., River Ridge vs.

Johns Creek 7 p.m., Duluth vs. Forsyth Central 6 p.m.

• Aug. 23-24: Warrior Classic Tournament (Roswell) • Aug. 27: Sequoyah vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m., Woodward vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. North Springs, Roswell vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Northview 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs.

Cambridge 5 p.m., Pope vs.

Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Cambridge 5 p.m., North Gwinnett vs.

South Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Aug. 28: North Forsyth vs.

Habersham Central 5 p.m.

• Aug. 29: Centennial vs.

Riverwood International Charter School 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Springs 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs.

Cambridge 7 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Norcross vs. Milton 5 p.m., Northview vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Roswell vs. South Forsyth @ Northview 6 p.m., Dunwoody vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., Mountain View vs. North Forsyth 6 p.m., Northview vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Savannah Tournament (Centennial) • Sept. 3: Hillgrove vs. Alpharetta 5:30 p.m., Cambridge vs. Sequoyah 5:30 p.m., Walton vs. Johns Creek, Pope vs. Forsyth Central • Sept. 5: Creekview vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Milton vs.

Forsyth Central @ Mountain View 5 p.m., Cambridge vs.

North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. East Coweta 5 p.m., Blessed Trinity vs.

South Forsyth 7 p.m.

• Sept. 10: Centennial vs.

Chattahoochee 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth

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• Sept. 12: Centennial vs.

Cambridge 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Milton @ Pope 6 p.m., Cherokee vs.

Alpharetta 5 p.m., McIntosh vs. Roswell 5 p.m., North Forsyth vs. West Forsyth @ Collins Hill, Mill Creek vs.

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• Sept. 14: All City Tournament (Johns Creek, South Forsyth) • Sept. 17: Centennial vs.

Lambert 6 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Centennial 7 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. Walton 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Northview @ Riverwood 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. West Forsyth @ North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. South Forsyth @ North Forsyth 6 p.m., North Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., North Forsyth vs.

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• Sept. 19: Northview vs.

Centennial 5 p.m., Lovett vs. Chattahoochee, Cambridge vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Milton vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. North Springs @ Milton 6 p.m., West Forsyth vs.

Roswell 7 p.m., Habersham Central vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Alpharetta @ Lambert 6 p.m., Lambert vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m.

• Sept. 24: South Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Centennial @ South Forsyth 6 p.m., Lambert vs. Chattahoochee,

Chattahoochee vs. West Forsyth @ Lambert, Chattahoochee vs. North Forsyth @ Lambert, Alpharetta vs. Johns Creek @ South Forsyth 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 6 p.m., Roswell vs. Milton 5 p.m., Kell vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Lambert vs. North Forsyth 6 p.m., Northview vs. Forsyth Central @ Riverwood 5:30 p.m., Lambert vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m.

• Sept. 26: Centennial vs. Tucker 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Lambert, Alpharetta vs. Norcross 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m., Johns

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• Oct. 1: Johns Creek Region (West Forsyth, Centennial, Johns Creek, Lambert), Chattahoochee vs. South Forsyth, North Forsyth vs.

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By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A company that produces equipment for the wood-based panel board, biomass energy and pellet plants in Forsyth County has invested $1.2 million in its customer support center.

Dieffenbacher USA’s manufacturing plant, at 2000 McFarland 400 Boulevard in Alpharetta, is one of leading suppliers for complete woodbased panel and pellet plants in the world.

Dieffenbacher moved to the area after they purchased a U.S.-based energy and heating manufacturer for wood plants.

The Germany-based company also focuses on manufacturing processes that can be used in the automotive and supply industries, said Randall Toussaint, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.

“The green industry is one of our niche markets, especially for manufacturing,” Toussaint said. “Our community is one of the first communities to create a local green incentive program where companies are encouraged to manufacture green products.”

Companies that are ecofriendly are given tax-break incentives, Toussaint said.

In Forsyth County, some companies that are in the green manufacturing business include Algae Energy, Bright Light Systems, Hansgrohe and Siemens Industry.

The support center for Dieffenbacher will be able to handle spare part sales for

Dieffenbacher staff at their Alpharetta location; from left: Harold Ham, Frank Ford, Linda McKenzie, John Palmour, Laura Holmes and Rolf-Dieter Krey.

Dieffenbacher boasts unlimited possibilities for printing images on panel boards such as these. their equipment to companies using their equipment throughout North America, said Rolf-Dieter Krey, manager customer service.

“The majority of the customers we deal with are in the U.S.,” said Krey.

Krey said the company is growing at a steady pace and plans to hire about three engineers and service technicians this year.

“Our goal is to really grow

and to offer technical service at this location,” Krey said.

The company, which launched in the area in November 2012, currently has 50 employees.

While wood is about half of production cost in panel board plants, Dieffenbacher offers products and services to save about 30 percent by using raw recycled wood.

Dieffenbacher leaders say that with the improvement of

the North American housing market, the wood-based panel industry for the first time in more than four years is seeing increased sales, while the pellet plant market in the U.S. is also strong.

In the future, this will mean a boost in the demand for service and parts in the U.S. The family-owned company was started in 1873 and has built a strong reputation worldwide, with the heart of

the technology still being produced in Germany. They have about 1,800 employees worldwide (50 in Forsyth County) and last year had a turnover of about $5 billion dollars.

“Our customers are specialized industrial plants around the world, not so much the typical consumer,” Krey said. “Our customers, being in a highly competitive environment, rely on Dieffenbacher and our cost saving innovations.”

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Aldi opens market in Johns Creek Euro discount grocery expands in N. Fulton

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Aldi’s newest North Fulton location opened Aug. 8 at Jones Bridge Road and State Bridge Road giving the city a true alternative in grocery shopping.

The German-based company offers savings for using its Euro-brands instead of the national brands found in other stores. Aldi has 1,200 stores in the United States with 52 of them in the Southeast, 32 in greater Atlanta. This Aldi joins one in Roswell and one in Milton.

Aldi District Manager Grace Bennett in the Jefferson Division said the company does not have specific plans for more expansion in the North Fulton area, but the company is always on the lookout for opportunities to expand.

“We plan to open seven to 10 stores over the next few years,” she said. “We are continuing to grow and expand.

“We offer the lowest prices with 95 percent of our own brands made by the leading food manufacturers,” Bennett said. “That way, we deliver quality and price to our customers.”

That echoed a statement released by Thom Behtz, Jefferson Division vice president.

“We challenge shoppers to

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Aldi officials and Mayor Mike Bodker watch as the ribbon is cut for the newest Aldi store in Johns Creek. switch from national brands to our high-quality exclusive brands and save up to 50 percent without compromising. As important as price is, the only way to attract and keep shoppers is to have quality products,” Behtz said.

Aldi backs up its claims with its double guarantee. If a shopper is not satisfied with a product, the store replaces it and refunds the money.

Produce, another hallmark of Aldi stores, is bought in bulk from local growers so that customers have a choice of fresh vegetables, Bennett said.

This Aldi is a new prototype, Bennett said. It has a smaller footprint and is easier to navigate and allows customers to get in and out easily.

Nevertheless, the store stocks some 1,400 items sold under the Aldi brand on its shelves.

Aldi also saves money

through its cart “rental” system where customers insert a quarter to release a cart. The quarter is returned when the cart is returned to the stall.

Other savings derive from allowing customers to bag their own groceries and encourage them to bring their own shopping bags.

The savings in overhead are passed on to the customer, the company says.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was on hand to greet one of the city’s newest businesses.

“I’m excited. First, because this is the fourth ribbon cutting I have been to this week.

It shows things are turning around economically in the city,” Bodker said. “And I am a weekly Aldi’s shopper. It is great to have a store here locally, so I won’t have to travel so far.”

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Eager shoppers were looking for famous Aldi bargains on opening day.

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Employees greet their new customers as the doors open.

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North Fulton mid-year housing snapshot The real estate market, both nationally and locally, is in a very solid recovery. We wanted to get a sense of how we’re doing compared to last year rather than a month-over-month trend, so we decided to compare the first half of this year to the same period last year for single family homes in North Fulton.

We know the number of sales are up and prices seem to be rising, but how broad is the recovery and what can we expect for the rest of this year?

The chart below reflects that housing here is firing on all cylinders.

Across the board, the numbers are up showing healthy increases.

The biggest indicator of rising prices is asking price; we see those are up 6 percent over last year. Median sales prices are up 9 percent, which is a big jump but a healthy jump. We won’t see sales prices rise like that forever, but I do think we’ll see healthy increases

Robert Strader

Local Realtor Keller Williams Realty

in that range for the next few years for two main reasons. First, the market is hot in the lower price ranges and just now picking up in the luxury market.

That market will continue to improve over the next 24 months. Secondly, we are on the verge of a new construction boom. New housing will have an impact on our market like it did in 2003 – 2005. Next week, we’ll look at Forsyth County, where I think we’ll see even bigger numbers.

Single family

North Fulton Home Sales 1st half 2013 Change 1st half 2012

Total transactions

Average original list price

Average list price

Median sales price

Avg. sale price / orig. list price

1,898

$412,439

$404,987

$344,950

95.7%

73.9

40

13%

6%

8%

9%

3%

-42%

13%

1,655

$386,773

$371,668

$315,000

92.9%

128

35

Avg. total days on market

Sales over $1M

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Alpharetta is home to the 100th Pollo Tropical restaurant, and the fourth in the area.

Pollo Tropical opens 100th store

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is home to the 100th location of Pollo Tropical. With a grand opening Aug. 16, the store manager, Larry Anderson, held a giveaway for a lucky winner to take a free trip for two to Miami.

So long as they left immediately.

Atlanta resident Frances Yancey won. She called her husband to tell him the good news. “Honey, go home and pack your bags,” said Yancey. “We won.”

Pollo Tropical is a Miami-based

company with restaurants throughout the Southeast. They specialize in grilled chicken plates with a Caribbean flair. The Alpharetta location features beer and sangria drinks as well as table service.

It is the fourth location in Atlanta and the second for Anderson, who will also open another location in Cumming in October.“They are different and unique,” Anderson said of Pollo Tropical. “They are a growing company.” The new location employs 65 people.

Alpharetta’s Pollo Tropical is located at 10900 Haynes Bridge Road.

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Using a recurring revenue model Is your small business relying on ongoing transactions to generate revenue? Do you have to continually sell your products and services in order to maintain your revenue levels?

Most business models require new revenue each month, which means you start out each month at zero.

With a recurring revenue model, you only have to make one sale and benefit from a recurring revenue stream each month.

What makes a recurring revenue model so valuable is that you can count on a specific amount of revenue each month, while at the same time focus on expanding your business with additional new accounts.

The beauty of a recurring model is that you can better predict your revenue income, which in turn lowers the risk to your small business in managing cash flow.

Thousands of businesses utilize a recurring revenue model, whether it’s a local gym membership or a subscription to cable television.

Some companies combine a onetime sale of a product or service with an ongoing recurring revenue model for support or services.

Other companies, like software-

Dick Jones

Founder & President Jones Simply Sales

as-a-service organizations, base their entire business on a recurring revenue model.

A recurring revenue model will have a positive impact on your operations, marketing, customer service and ultimately the viability of your business.

Recurring revenue that is predictable, stable and can be counted on in the future with a high degree of certainty will enable to you to achieve stable growth of your small business.

Dick Jones is the Founder and President of Jones Simply Sales in Alpharetta, Ga. As a fourth generation sales professional, he has over 30 years of experience advising, coaching, consulting and working with small business owners.

Main Event bowling to strike up Alpharetta location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Texas-based Main Event Entertainment will open a bowling alley and entertainment complex off Mansell Road in Alpharetta.

The firm has secured the former Home Depot Expo Design Center facility at 10700 Davis Drive. Measuring in at over 87,000 square feet, the building is one of the largest vacant spaces in Alpharetta.

Main Event bills itself as the premier “eat, bowl, play” destination.

Each location includes bowling, laser tag and arcade games as well as dining and a full-service bar.

Select locations offer indoor minigolf, rock climbing and ropes courses.

Inside, it’s a dizzying array of lights, sounds and fun.

It’s a concept similar to that offered

by Stars and Strikes in Cumming, but more upscale.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Main Event is owned by Australianbased conglomerate Ardent Leisure. Alpharetta would be their second location outside of the Lone Star State where they operate a dozen locations.

A Phoenix, Ariz., store is also in the works as the company works to double their presence in three years.

Their arrival comes at a great time for the city.

Alpharetta’s southern-most corridor is facing the possibility of large vacancies as movie theaters relocate.

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Contributing Columnist RootsinAlpharetta.com

Main Event’s location on Davis Drive will create a trifecta of adjacent entertainment options.

Next door is ice skating venue The Cooler.

And nearby on Westside Parkway will be high-tech driving range Top Golf, also from Texas.

The news also comes at the same time a bowling alley and entertainment complex is being considered near North Point Mall.

A rezoning will be necessary for this facility whose operator has yet to be named.

Main Event will need no such zoning change for their location.

They’ve gone straight to the city’s Design and Review Board to approve their facade changes. If you’re putting money on which bowling alley is likely to be knocking down pins in the future, a wager on Main Event is a safe one.

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Ga. Power CEO speaks at August Eggs and Enterprise

Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia, right, speaks with Cheryl Smith of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, center, and Candace Lee, president of the Towns County Chamber of Commerce, left.

Business forum forges partnership between chambers, university CUMMING, Ga. — To strengthen the business partnerships that are critical to the success of today’s business students, the Center for the Future of North Georgia in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invited the region’s Chambers of Commerce to discuss collaborations that could benefit area businesses and UNG students.

The Center for the Future of North Georgia hosted a forum on Aug. 2 with 15 chamber executives representing hundreds of businesses across northeast Georgia and metro Atlanta.

Brandon Beach, president of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was among those who attended. Discussions focused on opportunities for the Mike Cottrell College of Business and its centers to support regional businesses and chambers.

UNG, with about 15,000 students, has campuses in Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee County and is positioned in the fastest-growing region in the state.

The Mike Cottrell College of Business is the university’s most populated college with more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Cottrell MBA program is based on the Cumming Campus. Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business, spoke about the initiatives of the college and its centers.

“We are focused on providing students with a business education relevant to 2013, including expansion of our study abroad and global internship experiences that are important due to the many international companies and partnerships found across northeast Georgia,” Mayo said. “Many of our graduates move on to positions within the region, and the experiences they receive here at UNG directly influence their future efforts. We thank the chambers for their interest and their support of the Mike Cottrell College of Business and are excited to have such a great business community as a partner.”

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosts Paul Bowers, president and CEO of Georgia Power Co., as the keynote speaker for the Eggs and Enterprise breakfast Aug. 27.

The breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. Those interested need to register early. Call 770-993-8806 for information.

Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@forsythherald.com National hotdogs and a fresh, never frozen chicken that is served grilled or crispy.

Also, try the side of macaroni and cheese.

Pendleton has experience working to expand Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham, Ala., eventually working as their director of operations overseeing all locations.

In the Corner Burger Shop, Pendleton will have help from his wife, Cindy, and longtime Forsyth County resident Bill Tuck.

The shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Call 470-239-3195 for more.

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This new publication, formerly the Gwinnett Business Journal, aims to serve Gwinnett and North Fulton as a business resource. Cover stories on North Fulton’s technical college campus and Avalon are featured in the inaugural edition, along with a message from GNFCC Chairman Brad Beisbier.

Visit www.CrescentBizReport.com for more.

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From left: Bill Tuck, Cathy Tuck, Larry Pendleton and Cindy Pendleton.

New burger shop opens around the corner in Forsyth County CUMMING, Ga. — Opening his own restaurant has been Larry Pendleton’s lifelong dream.

Corner Burger Shop, 5075 Post Road, Suite 404 in Cumming, is that dream materialized.

Pendleton takes pride in serving hormone-free and antibiotic-free ground steak burgers, Hebrew

Cotton House celebrates one year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Looking for a new spot to hunt for just that special piece of furniture, art or decorative object? Perhaps you need a grand piano, 19th century painting or a 6-foot vase?

“Buddy” Gash and James O’Hanlon, owners of the Cotton House Antiques and Consignments, have filled their 13,000-square-foot location at 21 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta with these and thousands of other objects, as well as a new on-site full-service custom picture framing operation (previously located a few doors down).

To celebrate their first anniversary in business, the store will host a giant tent sale on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, which will be set up in the parking lot at the Old Canton Street entrance.

“You just never know what local consignors will be bringing through the door on a given day,” said Gash.

“It makes for a fun business model and we’re excited to be a central aspect of the ‘Downtown Alpharetta’ scene.”

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Through October, they are open on Thursday until 8 p.m., and on Saturdays, they are open starting at 8:30 a.m. for the Farmers Market.

The Cotton House has approximately 12 antique dealer booths, with the rest of the store being consignment items. For more, visit www.cottonhouseantiquesalpharetta.com or call 770-733-1790.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » DWAN BOSMAN’S “SAX ATTACK” CD RELEASE CONCERT

A performance to celebrate the release of jazz saxophonist Dwan Bosman’s new album.

Bosman comes from a strong musical heritage: His father and uncle are the musicians the Bosman Twins, while his grandfather was a saxophonist in the big bands of Duke Ellington.

7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek.

Please call 855-583-5838.

STS9 AND UMPHREY’S MCGEE CONCERT

STS9 will be taking over the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre this summer for a co-headlining tour with their good friends Umphrey’s McGee. Each band will perform a longform modern music concert.

7:30 p.m Aug. 24. 2200 Encore Parkway Alpharetta.

Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.

“Rumpelstiltskin”

The classic fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin” will be at Center for Puppetry Arts from Aug.1-Sept. 8.

Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

EVENTS » HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR

A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.

JAZZ SINGER MELANIE MASSELL

Melanie Massell will be performing at the Velvet Note. With thousands of performances under her belt, Massell was nominated Outstanding Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Act for the Atlanta Coca-Cola Music Awards.

9 p.m. Aug. 25. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.

THE DEADFIELDS AT MATILDA'S UNDER THE PINES

The Deadfields are an Americana/folk-rock band from the swamps of South Georgia. Matilda’s offers live outdoor music Under the Pines throughout the spring and summer months.

Bring lawn chairs, a picnic and even your dogs for an unforgettably laid-back evening of entertainment.

8 p.m. Aug. 31. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please visit matildascottage market.com.

ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO STORE AT NORTH POINT MALL

Join other LEGO fans and help build a huge map of the United States brickby-brick. Build your own creation and add it to the nation., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and noon-7 p.m. Aug. 25. 1000 North Point Circle Alpharetta. Please call 770-569-0673.

“OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL” MOVIES OFF MAIN SCREENING

The City of Alpharetta presents Movies Off Main.

Bring your own blankets, chairs or other creature comforts to view the movie on a large screen. Movie starts at dusk. Pre-show festivities include music, kids’ activities and theater style concessions. 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 23.

24 Milton Ave., Alpharetta.

Please call 678-297-6000 or visit alpharetta.ga.us.

calendar DAWSONVILLE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL

The first Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival hosted by the Castleberry Ale House and featuring many Forsyth County bands and artists.

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 24. Downtown Dawsonville, 415 Highway 53, Dawsonville. Please visit castleberryalehouse.com.

11TH ANNUAL SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL

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Historic Marietta Square boasts plenty of enjoyment for all ages with a large artist market, a children’s art alley, the famous painted pots, historic sites and nearby dining. 10 a.m -5 p.m. Aug. 31- Sept.

2. North Park Square Northeast, Marietta. Please call 404-966-8497 or visit artparkmarietta.com.

IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

The Grant Park Conservancy presents this festival in Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest public park.

Featuring local artists and entertainment and preceded by a 7 a.m. 5K run. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25. 840 Cherokee Ave. Southeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-521-0938 or visit summershadefestival.org.

A seven-event rodeo that includes bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and saddle bronc riding.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the Cumming Fairgrounds Covered Arena. 8 p.m. on Aug. 30-31 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 1. 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.

15TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK

DRAGON*CON

This free event showcases all types of vehicles including fire engines, cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, military vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, buses and much more. Enjoy moonwalks and face painting. 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Wills Park, 1825 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6130.

SEMINAR AND BOOK SIGNING FEATURING MIKKI ST. GERMAIN

Mikki St. Germain, author of “Got Baggage?” is coming to the Thousand Hills Coffee House for a book signing and 15-minute inspirational mini-seminars. 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 29. 352 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Please visit mikkistgermain.com.

COLORS OF FALL AT SEXTON HALL

Kick off autumn and support your local artists.

Sawnee Artists Association features local fine artists and highly skilled craftsmen in this show which features a variety of artistic mediums. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Aug. 31. 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Please call 770-781-2178.

ART IN THE PARK

This outdoor Labor Day weekend event in the

Dragon*Con is one of the the largest multimedia and popular culture conventions focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. Aug. 30Sept. 2, downtown Atlanta,

by Civic Center Marta station or Peachtree Center Marta Station. Please visit dragoncon.org for more information.

Top Five events

JOE WHITTEN READING AT JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

Poet Joseph Whitten reads from his new book, "Learning to Tell Time," at the Spruill Oaks Library. Open mic follows. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 24. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-876-2904 or visit afpls.org.

WALK, WAG, N' RUN

Ahimsa House invites Atlantans to pace their pets at the annual Walk, Wag N’ Run event. 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 24. Lenox Park Buckhead, 2180 Lake Blvd. Northeast, Atlanta.

Please visit ahimsahouse.org.

THE NINTH ANNUAL MISS MARY'S ICE CREAM CRANKIN'

Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream. Contests and live music. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25.

Block of 600 Atlanta St., Roswell.

Please call 770-587-4712 or visit missmarysicecream.org.

“Epic” movie screening Northside Hospital’s Movies in the Park presents the computer-animated kids' movie “Epic.” Starts at 8:30 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Face painters and concessions. Rain or shine. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010.

BENEFITS »

BLAKE SHELTON “TEN TIMES CRAZIER TOUR”

Shelton is the Country Music Awards' reigning Entertainer of the Year and three-peat Male Vocalist of the Year. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Aaron’s Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. Please call 404-443-5090 or visit livenation.com.

THE MAGNOLIA RUN AND WALK FOR EPILEPSY

The Magnolia Run is the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia’s longest-running event, and is now in its 29th year. The 2012 run raised more than $102,000 and attracted nearly 1,500 participants. Registration at 6:30 a.m., 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 mile at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit epilepsyga.org.

BACKYARD CAMPOUT

A staycation at Chattahoochee Nature Center for Labor Day weekend. Enjoy night hikes, roast marshmallows around the campfire and more. Advance registration required. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Aug. 31Sept. 1. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

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Are there a variety of appetizing and nutritious options?

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Ask Pam, the Expert in Senior Care »

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You can always call Senior Helpers for more creative ideas, 770-442-2154.

Help your loved one make a plan for being a non-driver if that time comes. Be proactive; don’t wait for circumstances to make decisions for you. Giving your loved one an extra margin of safety is the right thing to do for other drivers on the road, and it can, above all, be a gift to your loved one, yourself and family!

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These injections restore and rejuvenate the skin and tissue through active stem cells and growth factors found in your plasma, combined with the well-known properties of Juvéderm, to result in long-lasting improvements in color, texture, and shape of the face.

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Paladins football team trains at U.S. Army Ranger School CUMMING, Ga. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Pinecrest Academy varsity head football coach Todd Winter, his coaching staff and 43 players were introduced to the U.S. Army Ranger School’s mountaineering training in Dahlonega.

The training consisted of confidence building, 30-foot wall rappel training and team building, while crossing a one-wire bridge 25 feet above fast moving rapids of a river that runs through the Ranger camp.

The Pinecrest Paladins football team and coaching staff received two motivating talks from Ranger instructors who related their military service and need for team unity to the football field.

Members of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion shared a line-by-line parallel between the U.S. Army Ranger creed and the game of football.

—Staff

Golf Tournament to benefit Red Cross CUMMING, Ga. — The Northeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its 9th Annual Don Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 26 2013 at the Polo Golf and Country Club 6300 Polo Club Drive in Cumming.

This tournament is the only fundraising event the chapter holds each year.

All proceeds of the golf tournament will support the Northeast Georgia Chapter’s humanitarian and disaster service efforts.

To make the golf tournament a success, we need the communities support and participation. For information on sponsorship opportunities, or to enjoy a day of golf while supporting the American Red Cross, please call the chapter office at 770-532-8453.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disaster; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that prevents and alleviates human suffering in face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Many people are not aware that the American Red Cross is not a government agency, and receives no funding from the government. Chapters are responsible for raising the funds necessary to operate and provide services in our communities.

The Northeast Georgia

Chapter provides comfort and support to families affected by disasters, whether fire or weather related, in Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Hall, Habersham, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union, and White counties.

The Red Cross also provides disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery training in our communities, as well as providing support for other Red Cross services.

Registration for basketball academy through Aug. 30 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites athletes ages 5-12 to register for the Fall Basketball Academy.

Classes are open to players participating for the first time as well as players returning from the 2013 Spring Academy, the 2012 Fall Academy and the 2012 Spring Academy.

Instruction will emphasize improving fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and more.

Classes will be held from Sept. 8 to Oct. 27 at the recreation centers at Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, and Old Atlanta Park, 810 Nichols Road in Suwanee.

The cost is $125 for Forsyth County residents.

Registration for the Fall Basketball Academy is underway and will continue through Aug. 30.

Registrations are being taken at the county’s three recreation centers, located at Central Park, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way in Cum-

ming, and Old Atlanta Park from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Registration is also being accepted via fax, mail and online at www.forsythco.com/ parks.

The Fall Basketball Academy is part of the three-year program combing the Spring and Fall Basketball Academies with the county’s Winter Competitive League in an effort to offer youth athletes the chance to discover their talents on the court.

-Aldo Nahed

8U Spartans win softball World Series CUMMING, Ga. – The 8U Sharon Springs Spartans Blue team recently won the USSSA softball fastpitch World Series.

Team members include, in the middle from left, Maggie Thompson, Carsyn Fink, Ansley Chiang, Avery Callaway, Lauren Smith, Marisa Whitley, Marissa Ashton and

Arrests:

Continued from Page 3 and failure to maintain lane.

►► Michael Wayne Moulder,

52, of Jefferson, was arrested Aug. 1 on McGinnis Ferry

Kennedy Ariail. On the bottom row, from left, are Savannah Sabo, Abigail Dotson and Lily Cameron. In the top row, from left, are assistant coach Shannon Thompson, assistant coach Jack Callaway, Taylor Bibb, head coach Eric Ashton and assistant coach Don Ariail.

Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, failure to maintain lane and seat belt violation. ►► Gordon Keith Davis, 26, of Atlanta was arrested July 6 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and speeding.

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Community

First Place People’s Choice Athens, GA 2013

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Forsyth’s Only brewpub The community brewery Help your Local Brewery represent in Denver at the Great American Beer Fest!

Last Tuesday Beer Bash – August 27 at 6pm Beer Release: Mile High Mild Live Music by Brian Jarrett Pint Glass Giveaway

Irish Red I-Jed-Eye West LA Hopaway IPA Dylan’s Dubbel

From left: Theresa Stevens and Forsyth County Manager Doug Derrer.

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Forsyth County recognizes retiring employee FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County government recently recognized a retiring employee for her years of service with the county.

Theresa Stevens was recognized by County Manager Doug Derrer and pre-

sented with a plaque on Friday, Aug. 9.

Stevens served as a personal property auditor II in the Tax Assessor’s Office, and recently retired following 12 years of dedicated service.

-Aldo Nahed

Specialists in the Detection and Treatment of Digestive Diseases, Hepatitis and Colon Cancer

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates is proud to announce that

Luis M. Galvez, M.D. is now seeing patients in our Cumming location:

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As a Board Certified specialist, Dr. Galvez provides expertise in colon cancer screenings as well as evaluating and treating every type of digestive disorder, including: • Ulcerative Colitis • Crohn’s Disease • Intestinal Polyps • Barrett’s Esophagus • Liver Disease • Constipation

• Diarrhea • IBS • Hiatal Hernias • Ulcers • Hepatitis • Acid Reflux

Gastroenterólogo hispano al servicio de la comunidad

Aceptamos todo tipo de seguros For more information, visit www.atlantagastro.com or call 1-866-GO-TO-AGA. AGA is a participating provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most healthcare plans offered in Georgia.

GARAGE SALES CAPITAL ASSETS MANAGER (PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR)

Serve as capital project manager on assigned projects and for supervising department’s water system, road maintenance, vehicle and equipment fleet, grounds maintenance, and storm water system operations. $55,090/year. Submit application along with resume. Application form and additional information available at www. suwanee.com. EOE - Drug Free Workplace.

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TRANSPORTATION

HELP WANTED in upscale Alpharetta salon. Call 678-3140488. (All calls confidential)

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Cumming national non-profit association recruiting for assistant to CEO. Experience required in website content management support; editing, maintaining and updating current web pages, database management, Quick Books and Excel.

Approx. 25 hours per week, casual work environment. Email resume to director@ANAUSA.o rg.

For local senior transition company.

Energetic, friendly, organized. Help set up senior apartments. Flexible, 9am-4pm. $10/hour to start. Background check. References required: anita@lifetimeliquida tions.com

Must: Be skilled, passionate & fun; love teaching math in a way making sense to & changing the lives of 2nd grade-H.S; have an undergraduate degree or a college student studying math or educationrelated field. No lesson planning or need to find own customers.

Guaranteed 10-30 flex hrs/wk depending on potential for mgmt.

Great environment, purpose-driven; avail 3pm-8pm at least 24 days/wk. Cover letter & resume to johnscreek@mathna sium.com

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