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500 volunteers join ‘Day of Giving’ Event kicks off United Way’s annual fundraising efforts By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com

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Publix Supermarket volunteers measured bags of food that will be donated to those in need throughout the community and abroad.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — This marked the 12th year that United Way of Forsyth County brought hundreds of community volunteers together for the Day of Caring event that kicks off the nonprofit’s fundraising season. The United Way of Forsyth County helps fund about 60 different programs in the community. Their fundraising goal this year is close to $2 million. This year, the organizers did something slightly different at their kick-off campaign. By teaming up with the county’s five Rotary Clubs and about 500 volunteers, 50,000 dry

meals were prepared — 46,000 meals will be distributed locally and 4,000 will be packaged for families in Tanzania, a country in East Africa. The food was paid for by Rotary members and the international aid is to support the club’s charitable mission. Other sponsors and volunteers included Publix, Scientific Games, Hansgrove, American Proteins and My Forsyth magazine. In addition to packaging meals, volunteers were dispatched to help out at several community nonprofits, including The Place of Forsyth County, Court Appointed

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Sound ordinance for quarry denied Quarry can still appeal decision to Commissioners By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A sound variance to allow Bluegrass Materials Company to operate at a level of 75 decibels, instead of the county’s 60 decibels, was voted down at a Sept. 3 Forsyth County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The board voted 4-0, with Debra Bradley absent, to turn down the quarry’s request for a “workable” sound level.

The issue arose last month after the Board of Commissioners approved 88 Daves Creek, a 247 home development on 83 acres adjacent to the quarry. Under agricultural zoning, there are no sound levels set, but because the property was rezoned residential, the quarry would have to comply with noise ordinances set by the county’s development code at 60 decibels. “I just feel like this needs to go on to the Board of Com-

missioners and have them work the codes,” said Bettina Hammond, a board member. “I don’t know if this is the board for the specifics.” Hammond said the county’s code has been in place since 1987 without an issue at the 568-acre quarry facility. About 29 parcels, including many residential, also surround the quarry. Attorney John Kendall, the

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Cort Dondero, Bluegrass Materials Co. chief operation officer, addresses the Zoning Board of Appeals at their Sept. 3 meeting

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three men were caught breaking into cars by an alert homeowner. All three have been arrested and charged with entering auto, a felony. Gabriel Bobbitt, 19, Tinker Gage, 20, and Stephen Dehaan, 20, all of Cumming, were charged with entering cars. About 3:45 a.m. Aug. 30, a neighbor saw a white Honda Accord drive in the 5000 block of Spot Creek Drive and drop off two men. The caller said the

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Woman robbed by ‘friends’ FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman rode with her acquaintances to a gas station where they allegedly took $155 from her and drove away, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. On Aug. 28, deputies were dispatched to the Kroger gas station, 5665 Atlanta Highway, in reference to an armed robbery. When deputies arrived, the victim said she had ridden with her friend from Atlanta to pick up the friend’s boyfriend. The victim said when they arrived at the gas station, the friend asked for gas money and the victim said she couldn’t spend any of her money. Then, the friend’s boyfriend said he would take the money from her. He allegedly leaned back in his seat and reached in his pocket, as if he had a weapon, and demanded her money. She said she did not know if he had a weapon or not, but did not want to take a chance.

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Donated clothes stolen from church FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When crewmembers of MidAtlantic Clothing Recycling arrived at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 4633 Shiloh Road to pick up donated clothes, the donation box was empty. On Sept. 2, the manager of Mid-Atlantic Clothing Recycling told deputies his crew arrived at about 10 a.m. for their scheduled pick-up of clothing from a donation box. When they arrived, they found the lock on the ground, the door open and all the donated clothes gone. Deputies said it appears the suspect climbed through the hatch where the clothes are dropped in and unscrewed the nuts from the inside. The manager said about 800 pounds of clothing valued about $300 were stolen. He told deputies this is a common problem in other counties where his company operates donation boxes.

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Woman catches ‘deputy’ scam CUMMING, Ga. — A woman said a “deputy” called her Aug. 22 about illegal funds, but she refused to give up any money, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The woman in the 8000 block of Savoy Court, told deputies she got a call from a man who said he was “Lt. John Banks with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.” He told her she needed to send money to prevent her arrest because there had been illegal funds transferred to Florida that were traced to her phone number. He said if she did not give him her credit card number, he would come to her house and place her under arrest within the hour. She said she would gather her things and pay the “fine.” She called back about 30 minutes later and told the man she was not buying his scam. She said the caller became “very aggressive.” He told her that because she was being disrespectful to him, he would take a felony warrant for her arrest for obstruction. She said that would be fine, and then she hung up and called 911.

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DUI arrests ►► Francisco Vargas-Cruz,

27, of Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 9 on Post Road in Cumming for DUI, open container and expired license. ►► Rogelio Llanos Cuevas, 35, of Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on ►► Bethelview Road in Cumming for DUI, open container, hit and run, reckless driving, aggressive driving, following too closely, no license and aggravated assault with other weapon. ►► Charles Ray Mullennix, 41, of Jacksonville, Fla., was arrested Aug. 12 on Lanier Parkway in Cumming for DUI

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Continued from Page 2 theft by taking. Both are misdemeanors. When officers placed handcuffs on Jenson, she asked not to be arrested because

and open container.

►► Gregory J. Warkoski, 56,

of Brook Hollow Lake Trail, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 10 on Market Place Boulevard in Cumming for DUI, open container and failure to yield when entering roadway. Matthew Jack Hendricks, 22, of Duluth was arrested Aug. 15 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and disorderly conduct. ►► William Eric Whelchel, 28, of Duluth was arrested Aug. 17 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI, brake light violation, speeding, expired tag and failure to maintain lane. ►► Matthew Kenneth Lopez, 20, of Thornington Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 19 on Chattahoochee Circle in Roswell for DUI and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Willie Lee Alford Jr., 35, of Meridian, Miss., was arrested Aug. 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Robert James Mulcahy, 43, she thought the items sitting in the front of the store were free. Officers read her the sign outside the store: “Items outside are not free! Please ask for prices inside.” Jenson was taken to Cumming Police Department and booked into jail.

of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 21 on Green Street in Roswell for DUI. ►► Austin Chase Thompson, 21, of Old Course Road, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 22 on Shallowford Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Richard Eric Jones, 24, of Barrington Oaks Place, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 22 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device.

Drug arrests ►► George Eric Hultgren, 46,

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marijuana and taillight violation. ►► Jacob B. Baker, 21, of Englewood Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 14 on Mayfair Drive in Cumming for possession of heroin. ►► Timothy Stephen Wright, 52, of Haney Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 23 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and no brake lights. ►► Arjun Singh Rathore, 19, of Wood Falls Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 12 on Wood Falls Drive in Cumming for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I and II controlled substance with intent to distribute.

►► Bobby Jamal Miller, 29,

of College Park was arrested Aug. 14 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and brake light violation. ►► Jason Leahr, 36, of Mobile, Ala., was arrested Aug. 17 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Charles Edward Stanley, 21, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Kristen Danielle Davis, 26, of Saratoga Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Saratoga Drive in Alpharetta

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Pawn shops law clarifies gun, knifes regulation By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners approved an amendment to their pawn shop law related to firearms and knives. At the Sept. 3 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the changes because of residents who were concerned the county was overreaching in its pawnshop law. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said regulations in the county are preempted by state law. “It is not the intention of Forsyth County to regulate firearms by way of the pawn shop ordinance,” Jarrard said. However, pawn shops are still required to maintain records of their transactions, per state regulation.

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County fire code under review A first reading on an amendment to the fire safety and prevention law was held Sept. 6. Forsyth County Division Chief Barry Head addressed the county’s board of commissioners on the changes

Quarry:

Continued from Page 1 applicant for the noise variance, had asked for more time from the board, so they could better understand the complexities of the issue. Bluegrass requested a vari-

that were last revised in 2005. The changes are part of the state’s fire requirement due to the county’s population growth. Some of the changes include extending the fire hydrants maximum distance for residential and commercial properties; provides for exterior means of electrical disconnect on newly permitted structures and requires a $150 fee for explosives/fireworks. “That is related to professional fireworks displays,” Head said. The changes would also add collection fees and permit approvals for paint booths ($50); storage tanks under 600 gallons of gasoline and other hazardous material ($50) and temporary tents and canopies ($100). Fines, up to $1,000 on fifth violation, would be imposed in case of a false alarm. Tents in excess of 200 square feet and canopies in excess of 400 square feet “shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official,” the state standard code reads. Tent companies said these new tent regulations will hinder their business. ance to increase their maximum level to 75 decibels over a 12-hour period, the maximum allowed by the code for a property next to an industrial site. “I understand the desire for additional information, but I don’t believe that even if we got a great deal more information as to sound levels at various parts of the plant, that

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At their Sept. 5 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed September 15-21, as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week in Forsyth County. Mitochondrial disease is the body’s inability to turn food into the energy to sustain life and can cause a wide range of health issues including seizures, low blood counts, blindness, deafness, dementia, heart failure and progressive muscle weakness. Pictured from left: Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam; McKevor Tatum; Commission Chairman Pete Amos; Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills; Lisa Tatum; and Commissioner Jim Boff. But there are exceptions, Head said, including tents that are used for recreational camping purposes, fabric canopies opened on all sides that have a maximum size of 700 square feet. The tents ordinance would be enforced when they are set up on parking lots for commercial events and assembly-type

large events. “All of the metropolitan areas have this in place,” Head said. “The state minimum standard does not apply at all to one-or-two family dwellings, so to address the tents, If someone is having a wedding or birthday party in their backyard, that is something we would not address.”

we would be able to come up with a better answer that was feasible,” Chairman Jack Shoemake said. Several area residents spoke in opposition to the sound variance during the public comments portion of the meeting. Josh Scoggins, an attorney for 88 Daves Creek, also spoke in opposition. “They are asking to essentially double the noise level,” Scoggins said. “It will injure my client’s property …it will make it less desirable for residential development.” Bluegrass bought the quarry from Lafarge in March, but the quarry has been in operations since the 1950s in the county. “We want to be compliant with the code,” Kendall said. Scoggins said the quarry’s intent in filing the sound variance is not to comply with county codes. “The real reason this was filed is to create a bar for people in the future coming in and suing the quarry and complaining against the quarry for increased noise,” Scoggins told the board. A neighbor who lives adjacent to the quarry, Gabrielle Pollmeier, also said she opposed the variance because she said the sound of grinding stones, trucks and sand crushers disturb her all of the time

They are asking to essentially double the noise level.” Josh Scoggins Attorney for 88 Daves Creek

and through the night. Cort Dondero, chief operating officer of Bluegrass Materials, said his company is willing to put up berms, or raised barriers, to keep the noise levels down. Noting that experts have taken sound readings in the area of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and measured ambient noise levels at above 60 decibels, even when the quarry is not operating. “It’s a number that is not workable,” Dondero said. “We were told to ignore and operate, but that’s just not how Bluegrass operates. It’s not fair to ourselves or our shareholders to say that ‘we’re going to run a company that at any given time somebody can bring a suit against us.’ We just want to clean this thing up and come up with a number that is workable.”

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Runners take part in autism fundraiser CUMMING, Ga. — Totally Running held its 5K and 10K Labor Day Run for Autism Sept. 2 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. There were about 600 participants who raised their goal of $5,000. There was even a kid-friendly run (Funny Runny). This is the second year the Labor Day run was held and funds raised went to Talk About Curing Autism’s Georgia chapter, based out of Johns Creek. -Aldo Nahed

CUMMING, Ga. – The Sawnee Artists Association hosted their second annual Colors of Fall art show at Sexton Hall in Cumming on Saturday, Aug. 31. The exhibit, which lasted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featured art work from local artists and included a variety of artistic mediums. The show included paintings, photographs and three-dimensional art crafts that were all judged by eight jurors. “The point of this event is to expose the community to the arts and to let people know about the incredible talent we have in our area,” said Kris Straukas, vice president of the SAA since March. Straukas also teaches art classes at Sexton Hall during the week to students in the Cumming and Forsyth areas. “We are trying to turn this exhibit into an annual event and will be having our next art show in December,” said Straukas. The painting voted Best in Show was “The Dance Photography” by Janet Winter. – Julia Potapoff

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Pinecrest students named winners in Global Bioethics Art Competition CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy high school students Theresa Reed and John Paul McCabe were two of five winners in the Global Bioethics Student Art Competition sponsored by the UNESCO bioethics chair at the United Nations. Reed and McCabe submitted work that answered the call to create a work of art that inspired respect for all cultures and religions, with a focus on promoting a visual dialogue concerning life sciences and bioethics. Reed’s digital image “Amissio Faciem” (Loss of Face) and McCabe’s mixed media piece, “Are We Unique?” were selected from hundreds of artists around the world taking on the challenge of touching hearts and bringing awareness to bioethics. Their work will be exhibited at the Third International Bioethics, Multiculturalism and Religion Workshop and Conference, Dec. 3 – 5 in Hong Kong and at several other venues. Reed and McCabe were also awarded scholarship

Members of Post 307 at the American Legion National Convention, from left, are Geoff Toman, 9th District; Mac McKinny, 9th District Department of Georgia, and John Arant, past commander of the 9th District. Pinecrest Academy’s John Paul McCabe and Theresa Reed were two of five winners in a global art competition. prizes for their work. Professor Alberto García, UNESCO bioethics chair at the United Nations, visited the Pinecrest campus on Sept. 6 to recognize Reed and McCabe and to talk with juniors and seniors about topics related

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American Legion recognizes Cumming Legionnaires HOUSTON, Texas — At the American Legion’s 95th National Convention held Aug. 23 through Aug. 29 in Houston, Texas, the 9th District Department of Georgia, Cumming Post 307 was recognized as winner of the National Membership Achievement “Race to the Top” award. -Aldo Nahed First Place People’s Choice Athens, GA 2013

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Cumming welcomes new Habitat homeowner FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia held a dedication ceremony for the Moseley family, whose new home is located on Dave’s Creek Road in Cumming. Habitat purchased the lot last September and plans to build a second home there later this year. The Moseleys’ home is the 244th built or rehabbed by Habitat – North Central Georgia and the 41st home that Habitat has built in Forsyth County. The home was built in partnership with Tiffany Moseley, who has three children, Cambree (12), and twins Xander and Brently (1). Moseley has worked as an office service clerk for several years at a local business. The ceremony was very emotional for all who attended. Moseley cried as she accepted the keys to her new home. “When I got the phone call that I had been approved for a house, I was overjoyed,” said Moseley. “To know that I would have a place to raise my family in, that I could afford and own…the feeling was indescribable.” “With all that has gone on and the continuing decline in the economy, I know there is

Guy and Dede Moseley (Tiffany’s parents) and Tiffany Moseley joined together to thank everyone. a great need out there, and to know that we had been chosen was truly heart-warming,” she said. “I am really looking to the next chapter in our lives and everything it brings with it. Thank you again so much, from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all four of us.” The home was sponsored financially and with volunteer hours by several community organizations including Bank of North Georgia, Citrix Systems, First Redeemer Church,

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Malvi: local chef recreates the s’more By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — Malvis come in different flavors: chocolate, vanilla, espresso and …hibiscus? Created by local chef Laura Curtis, the Malvi aims to redefine the marshmallow sandwich and gives a new take on the s’more. Curtis, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and research and development chef for a large supermarket chain, was playing around in the test kitchen with new recipe ideas. “I was trying to come up with a two-bite dessert that I could share with people and I was playing around with hibiscus,” Curtis said. Curtis had been making marshmallows and liked the idea of infusing the hibiscus into the marshmallow. This gave it a bright magenta color, she said. She then sandwiched the marshmallow between petit beurre (literally little butter) cookies and voila — the Malvi was born. “We loved it; we thought it was great,” Curtis said. “I would call it a portable s’mores, or s’mores without the campfire.” As far as ingredients, Curtis said she uses the best she can find, including Taza chocolate, a Mexican-style organic dark chocolate shipped from Massachusetts, along with Kosher gelatin and freshly dried hibiscus. They brew their own espresso and infuse the marshmallow with whole vanilla beans. “We are proud of what we put in the Malvis,” Curtis said. “We also offer gluten-free cookies.” After she moved to Cumming with her fiancé and business partner Paris Retana, she kept tinkering with the recipe and put it up on Kickstarter, a website to raise money via crowd funding. In April, she had asked

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New investigation launched at defunct private school By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com

South Forsyth High School career teacher Debra Moore, center, is congratulated by Ga. School Superintendent John Barge, center left, Forsyth County Superintendent L.C. “Buster” Evans, center right, and school district board of education and school leaders.

Career teacher honored with state award Moore nominated by Google employee, former student By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — A South Forsyth High School career/ tech teacher was honored at a surprise assembly on Sept. 6. Debra Moore, who also teaches marketing and advises DECA students, received the Fountain Award presented by State School Superintendent John Barge. The award, created by Barge in 2011, is given to teachers nominated by adults for their positive impact on students’ lives. Former South Forsyth High School graduate Jordan Cushman nominated Moore. Cushman wasn’t able to attend the ceremony, but Barge said Cushman nominated Moore because of her devotion to her students.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) reopened its investigation on the defunct private school in Forsyth County, North Atlanta International Academy (NAIA) at 1235 Peachtree Parkway. The school later changed its name to One World Academy. On Aug. 21, Reg Griffin, chief communications officer for DECAL, released a statement saying Child Care Services (CCS) met with the parents of children formerly enrolled in the school. Parents are still out thousands in prepaid tuition money. “The department heard concerns from the parents, at their request, that the former childcare program operated

Based on the information presented, DECAL has reopened its investigation into One World Academy.” Reg Griffin Chief Communications Officer for DECAL

without a license earlier this year,” Griffin said. “Based on the information presented, DECAL has reopened its investigation into One World Academy. “Because this is an open investigation, we cannot comment further at this time,” Griffin said. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is responsible for meeting the childcare and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families.

It administers the nationally recognized Georgia Pre-K Program, licenses childcare centers and home-based childcare, administers Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs and manages voluntary quality enhancement programs. In July, the Forsyth Herald reported on a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office investigation. That investigation was closed and no charges were filed.

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Rep. Hamilton named â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Guardian of Small Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ATLANTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Georgia office of the National Federation of Independent Business, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading small business association, has presented its coveted Guardian of Small Business Award to state Rep. Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming). The Guardian of Small Business award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB bestows on legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues. The NFIB/Georgia Leadership Council voted to present the award to Hamilton for supporting small business issues in the General Assembly. Kyle Jackson, state director of the Georgia NFIB, said Hamilton earned a 100 percent on NFIB Voting Records in the 2012 legislative session. Hamilton, who chairs the influential Industry and Labor

Committee, was the primary sponsor of bills to fix Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comp system, strengthen the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right-to-work HAMILTON status and prohibit project labor agreements (PLA). A PLA is an agreement entered into by a trade union and a municipality, county or other public agency that ensures union workers will be used on a project. All contractors and sub-contractors, whether they are union or not, must abide by the signed agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rep. Hamilton has become a real ally of small business in the House,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In his first year as chairman of the Industry and Labor

Committee, he has displayed a keen understanding of labor, unemployment and workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comp issues and has steadfastly supported and led on our key labor items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rock-solid supporter and a small business owner, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re honored to recognize him as a Guardian of Small Business,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am honored to receive this special award from the NFIB,â&#x20AC;? Hamilton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a small business owner myself, I take special interest in the work that the NFIB does to advocate for small businesses in Georgia. Small businesses are the real leaders in job growth and I remain dedicated to providing sound policy that allows the free market to work in Georgia, as that benefits not only business, but all Georgians.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Forsyth County Public Library and the Forsyth County Master Gardeners are hosting a learning opportunity for children ages 4 to 10. The Master Gardeners will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backyard and Beyond for Kidsâ&#x20AC;? at the Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Focusing on wildlife and including presentations from Master Gardener volunteers, this animal-themed program will feature five stations, each showcasing unique learning opportunities. Participants will travel through each of the learning stations during the 90-minute program. Children will learn about insects like bees and worms as well as other creatures like

bats and birds. In addition to enjoying hands-on learning activities at these stations, children will also get a chance to make some crafts to take home, including bird feeders and their very own chia pets. Space is limited for this special program, but patrons may register to attend by visiting this libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Backyard and Beyond for Kids will provide an introduction to the adult counterpart, which will feature fall lectures for adults on bees, chickens, birds and bats. This fall series will launch in October. For more information, call 770-781-9840 or visit www. forsythpl.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff

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Library brings author to Forsyth Forsyth Reads Together concludes with visit from author Rick Bragg By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County readers who participated in a countywide initiative will get to hear from the author on Sept. 17. Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling non-fiction author Rick Bragg will discuss his work at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming. Bragg’s discussion of his book is a part of the countywide program, Forsyth Reads Together, in which a book is chosen to be read with the goal of starting a conversation on literature in the community. “We’re aiming to get everyone in Forsyth County reading and talking about, in this case ‘All Over but the Shoutin’,” said Laura Bradley, program manager at the Forsyth County Public Library. “It’s very compelling. I highly recommend it.” Bragg’s first and most famous book, “All Over but the Shoutin’,’” is an autobiographical account of his times growing up in rural Alabama

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Reads Together program have ranged from “Little Women” and the works of Edgar Allen Poe to “To Kill a Mockingbird,” among others. Bradley said over 300 people have registered for the event so far. The discussion is the cul-

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Cooler hosts wrestling event to preserve Olympic sport Wrestlers want to keep tradition alive By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Wrestling, which has been a part of the Olympic tradition since the Greeks started the games, is at risk of being cut from the program for the 2020 Olympics. That is, unless John Bardis, owner of the Cooler and former U.S. Olympic team leader, has anything to do with it. The Cooler hosted the Rally 4 Wrestling event the weekend of Aug. 30, which featured many guests from the Olympic wrestling world, including MMA fighter Bubba Jenkins and the American World Team, who both put on workshops and workouts for young wrestlers attending the rally. The rally was part of a series of efforts to campaign for wrestling to be included in the 2020 Olympics, a possible outcome of the pending decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The decision, which was to be made Sept. 8 by the members of the IOC, will choose one of three sports to be a provisional part of the program for the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. In addition to wrestling, the

other sports considered are baseball and softball, which are being considered as one sport, and squash. “We wanted to show the popularity of the sport, the inclusiveness of it,” Andy Barth, team leader for the U.S. Olympics freestyle wrestling team, said of the rally. “We have people coming from all over to be here.” To persuade the IOC, the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling was formed. Both Barth and Bardis are a part of this committee, which had two main goals to regain the favor of the IOC. One was gender equity, and Barth said that the committee made an effort to “make the sport more inclusive of women, and to maintain an aggressive pursuit of that.” Another factor considered was entertainment value. The scoring over time had become too technical, which made the matches less interesting to watch. The scoring system was then changed to remedy this. These efforts were successful, and then bolstered by several events. One of the most important, said Barth, was the international meet where the

MMA fighter Bubba Jenkins talks to young wrestlers about his experience with the sport. scoring change went into effect. The meet was between the American, Russian and Iranian wrestling teams. “Matches went from interesting to flat-out exciting,” said Barth. The meet also featured several women’s matches. Rally 4 Wrestling, which was part of a series of rallies across the country, is another effort to influence the IOC’s vote. “We have a few objectives,” said Barth. “One is to create a positive excitement at the grassroots level in different areas of the country for wrestling.” Second is to create the type of event that keeps sending the message to other parts of the world that wrestling is a sport

that people are passionate about, committed to and who will come from a wide variety of areas. Both these objectives were shown to be achieved by the turnout to Alpharetta’s rally. The workshop featuring Bubba Jenkins, for example, gave young wrestlers the opportunity to come out and learn techniques from a currently undefeated MMA fighter and former collegiate wrestler. “It’s going to be a beautiful thing if we’re going to continue having wrestling in our communities and the Olympics,” Jenkins said of the rally and the upcoming IOC decision. At the event, Jenkins spent time autographing T-shirts for young wrestlers and fans.

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