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City OKs 105 homes on Technology Circle By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council approved Sept. 23 a 105-lot detached residential development in the 1300 block of Technology Circle off Medlock Bridge Road. But a much larger project with 250 proposed apartments was rejected. The 39-acre project on Technology Circle passed unanimously. It settles the question of who will help with the egress off Bell Road to Technology Circle that will coincide with the Bellemoore residential development recently approved on Bell Road also. The final design and HATCHER HURD/Staff

The Rev. Richard W. Voelz, senior minister at Johns Creek Christian Church, said this is a church for people looking for answers. It is a journey all are on.

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Johns Creek Christian Church making a difference By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Christian Church is a place that lets the congregants be themselves without judging. Indeed, it’s a church that is all about acceptance. The Rev. Richard W. Voelz is senior minister to the small but growing church, and he says the Christian Church congregants (also known as Disciples of Christ) welcome all who want to come to worship.

It is the oldest purely American church, getting its start in 1801 in Kentucky. “We do not require any testaments of faith, catechisms or credos except one – that is Jesus is Lord,” said Voelz. The exact meaning behind “Jesus is Lord” can be interpreted in hundreds if not thousands of ways, he said. And it is left to the individual to determine for himself what that meaning is through Bible study and questioning. “We are committed to the

unity of all Christians and concentrate on the things that bring us together and not the things in the world that would separate us,” he said. “We like to say we are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world,” he said. “All are welcome here, and all means all.” The Christian Church does believe in full-emersion baptism of adult believers and celebrates Communion at

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right-of-way required for the proposed public road has not yet been decided. However, the applicant, Ashton Atlanta LLC, will set aside 1.66 acres on the western portion of the property for a future right-ofway easement. The project also includes 17.3 acres of common outdoor area – 44.7 percent of the entire property. There will be a central green space surrounding the existing pond and proposed walking trail. It will have an amenity area with a pool and clubhouse to the northern portion of the development, as well as smaller passive parks and ad-

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JC Symphony, Arts Center receive city arts grants By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council announced Sept. 23 the two arts organizations have been accepted in the Johns Creek Arts Grants Program. Two other applicants were turned down. The city sets aside $30,000 each year for arts grants. The grants are limited to established arts organization of at least three years, and they must reside and promote the arts within the city limits. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra was given

a grant of $9,000, and the Johns Creek Art Center was awarded $13,415. The balance of the 2013 arts fund will be placed in the General Fund. Barnwell Elementary School PTA and Johns Creek Beautification were denied funding because they are not true arts organizations, said Johns Creek Chief of Staff Patty Hansen. The Johns Creek Arts Center will use some of its grant funding for the Senior to Senior program which engages high school students and senior citizens in a col-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man is wanted in connection with the shooting of another man Sept. 24 in Alpharetta. Police say residents of Planter’s Ridge Lane, off Cumming Street, reported hearing gunshots about 3:22 a.m. Police responded and found the victim shot multiple times out-

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DUI arrests ►► Richard T. Rigsbee, 43, of

Suwanee was arrested Sept. 7 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Courtnie Errin Luetke, 28, of Region Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 10 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and expired tag. ►► Patrick Scott Smith, 24, of High Falls Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Wilson Campos, 40, of Winshire Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Justin Granville Noles, 34, of Powder Springs was arrested Sept. 14 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, suspended registration and headlight requirement. ►► Juan Mendoza-Luna, 32, of Mayfield Road, Alpharetta,

side a home. He was taken to North Fulton Hospital and is listed in stable condition. He is expected to survive. “We are PIERCE looking for a shooter who fled on foot,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon. The suspect is 32-year-

old Timothy C. Pierce, a.k.a. “AHK.” Pierce drives a silver 2000 four-door Honda Accord with tag PMC 5633. He is wanted for aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is considered armed and dangerous. “He is on the run,” said Gordon. Police searched his last known address and found him

missing. “A significant number of law enforcement officers in the metro area are looking for him,” Gordon said. Police are waiting until the victim is cleared at the hospital before questioning him. They believe it was a one-on-one crime. The neighborhood is across the street from Manning Oaks Elementary School. The school was on lockdown for much of that day.

was arrested Sept. 9 on Frazier Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, expired license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Jerry Martin Lovings Jr., 41, of Ramsdale Drive, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 14 on Shallowford Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Michael D. Wheeler, 39, of Sandy Springs was arrested Sept. 15 on Hospital Boulevard in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Bryan Reinert, 24, of Pembroke Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 15 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kathleen Marie Lawrence, 41, of Flowing Spring Trail, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 15 on Mountain Park Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Lee Joslin, 43, of Bethelview Road, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 11 on Houze Road in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and hit and run. ►► Larry Woods, 31, of Chads Ford Way, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 14 on Raintree Drive in Roswell for DUI and reckless driving. ►► Marian Elizabeth Caraker, 46, of Carriage Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept.

13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Indania Marlene Carvajal, 41, of Miami was arrested Sept. 12 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Scott Kendrick Fann, 27, of Depford Way, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 14 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and speeding.

11 on Haynes Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Jamyron Jones, 18, of Vine City was arrested Sept. 9 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I and II controlled substance. ►► Caleb Randall Barron, 18, of North Valley Creek Lane, Milton, was arrested Sept. 13 on Oak Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, headlight requirement, obstruction of an officer and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. ►► Alysa Patrice Kerr, 23, of Sandy Springs was arrested Sept. 9 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and expired tag. ►► Steven Wayne Wooten, 46, of Atlanta was arrested Sept. 11 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and loitering. ►► Kevin L. McGruder, 38, of Yacht Terrace, Milton, was arrested Sept. 11 on Keyingham Way in Milton for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Michael Allen Timmer, 20, of Cogburn Road, Milton, was arrested Sept. 14 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana.

Drug arrests ►► Kameron Khirye Edwards,

23, of Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 14 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Stevie Lynn Whisnant, 21, of Winder was arrested Sept. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Walter Paul Linn, 37, of Winder was arrested Sept. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, financial transaction card fraud, theft by receiving motor vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. ►► Tyler Ross Peacock, 21, of Marietta was arrested Sept.

$12K in jewels taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A Birmingham Road resident reported two pieces of jewelry missing Sept. 18, totaling $12,000 in value. The victim told police two rings were missing from her home. One is a yellow gold double-band Brazilian-cut 5 carat aquamarine ring valued at $8,000. The other is a 3 carat sapphire ring in a whitegold setting with 12 diamonds and valued at $5,000. The only suspects she said she could think of were a crew of electricians who came to her home three weeks prior. She said she contacted them, and they denied taking the rings.

3 handguns taken from Milton home MILTON, Ga. – Three handguns were reported stolen Sept. 16 from a Trotter Run home in Milton. The homeowner told police the pistols – a Springfield

Cart full of meats too enticing ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Sept. 19 caught not only attempting to steal a shopping cart full of meats but then returning again. Employees of the Publix on Haynes Bridge Road told police they saw Christopher D. Pittman, 41, of Atlanta, come into the store and select strip steaks, packages of shrimp, pork chops and ribs and put them into a shopping cart. He then allegedly left the store without paying for any of the items. As he was putting the meats into a backpack in the parking lot, he was confronted by employees. He left the meats and ran off. An hour later he returned and, when confronted by po-

Alpharetta woman shot by police ‘Distraught’ victim pointed gun at officers

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the second time in a week, Alpharetta was the site of a shooting. A woman is in the hospital after police were forced to shoot her Sept. 25. At 6:04 p.m., police received a call about a woman who sent a worrisome text message that threatened suicide. Officers went to the woman’s Woodhaven Way home,

off Haynes Bridge Road, to check on her status. Alpharetta police and fire units responded to the residence. Upon entry, they encountered the woman whom they reported was emotionally upset. The two responding officers requested emergency medical personnel to check on her welfare. The woman fled into another part of the house where she took a firearm and pointed it at one of the police officers. The other officer fired upon the woman, believing she was going to use the gun. The woman was given emergency medical treat-

ment by EMS on site and was transported to North Fulton Hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was contacted by Alpharetta Public Safety and has assumed full investigation of the incident. The two police officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. “It is department policy for any officer involved in a shooting to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the shooting investigation,” said Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon.

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Spa approved for Old Alabama – barely Body-N-Balance will move to nearby location By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek spa and physical therapy business was approved, but the conditions on the property almost killed it. Sandi Ecclestone, owner of Body-N-Balance, wanted to expand her business on Old Alabama Road and is prepared to build a free-standing business of 4,600 square feet on a .64 acre tract just down the street at the west intersection of Brumbelow Road and Old Alabama between the Montessori School of Alpharetta and the Georgia Clinic. The hang up were the conditions for landscape setbacks on the four sides of the property. The site is undeveloped,

Homes: Continued from Page 1 ditional common areas distributed throughout the development. The living space will range from a minimum of 2,900 square feet to a maximum of 3,500 square feet. That project passed unanimously in a 6-0 vote by the council. A project was also proposed to put 250 apartment units, one 3,000-square-foot office building and 1,800 square feet of restaurant space on a 6.7-acre parcel that straddles the south side McGinnis Ferry Road and Hospital Parkway with Medlock Bridge Road just southeast of it. The site plan indicates that

zoned AG-1 with two commercial buildings on either side. The O-I zoning district requires 10-foot landscape strips adjacent to O-I zoned properties, and buffers with 10-foot improvement setbacks adjacent to AG-1 zoned property (which is in the rear). The applicant requested concurrent variances to remove the 25-foot buffer adjacent to the east property line and to remove the 50-foot buffer adjacent to the south property line and replace with 10-foot landscape strips. Additionally, the applicant has requested encroachments into the front, side and rear building setbacks; and an encroachment into the 40-foot landscape strip required to allow parking adjacent to Old Alabama Road. 101 units would be one-bedroom, 137 units would be twobedroom and 12 units would be three-bedroom. The project had originally been zoned by Fulton County as part of a larger mixed use parcel. The edges of the parcel that border McGinnis Ferry and Medlock Bridge roads have all developed as retail shopping space, leaving the 6.7 acres in the interior undeveloped. That put the density at 37 units per acre. Staff recommended approval, but at 12 units per acre. Staff said the proposed freestanding apartment building with a small amount of accessory commercial and office space development would not be consistent with the original intent of the rezoning. The surrounding area is characterized

The request for some relief on the landscape strips on the sides of the building was not a problem because commercial properties abut both sides. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended granting variances for these, and council agreed. However, the front and rear setbacks, which are deeper, would turn the square property into a rectangle that could not provide enough parking spaces and room for the building’s footprint. Council also did not like the new building Ecclestone had designed – although it was approved by the Planning Commission. It had a flat roof and not a pitched roof. Ecclestone’s attorney argued that the flat roof was part

of the contemporary design and to change it would defeat the architectural vision. Councilman Brad Raffensperger said he thought this was a good project with a “beautiful building.” The submitted architectural elevations depict a flat-roofed building with multiple rooflines constructed primarily of brick, stone and glass with accents of stucco. After much wrangling, the building was approved and with language that some accommodation would be made for the roof with final approval left to the community development director. That left the front and back setbacks, which were taking more than 100 feet of depth from the parcel that is little more than a half-acre in size.

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I just can’t see letting a major portion of the office use in the city be zoned for apartments.” mike Bodker Mayor of Johns Creek

by intensive commercial uses, medical-oriented and general office uses, a regionally serving hospital and institutional uses across McGinnis Ferry Road in Forsyth County. The applicant requested that if the project were denied, that it be without prejudice and leave the existing zoning which includes 300,000 square feet of office on the property undisturbed. Council said they could not

go along with such high density apartments and denied it 5-1 with Richardson opposed, saying she saw no reason to grant the denial without prejudice. Bodker said he liked a number of things about the project, but in another place. “I just can’t see letting a major portion of the office use in the city be zoned for apartments. It would not be in the city’s best fiscal interest,” Bodker said.

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CBRE, HomeAid ‘give back’ at HomeStretch Employees volunteer for BuildMonth ROSWELL, Ga. – HomeStretch, the transitional housing nonprofit agency that helps local homeless families, got some much welcomed sprucing up with the help of volunteers from CBRE Group Inc. (CBRE) and HomeAid. The event took place as part of CBRE’s fourth annual “Get Out and Give Back” BuildMonth through CBRE

Cares, the company’s national corporate philanthropy program. CBRE professionals in 19 offices across the U.S. will participate by volunteering to help rebuild housing in their communities in September and October, which focuses on providing shelter and housing to individuals in need. Dan O’Dwyer, HomeAid Board member, helped organize and lead the projects that CBRE volunteers implemented.

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City approves $714K in sidewalks, paving Barnwell-Jones Bridge get sidewalks; Prestwick, Gates of JC get paving By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

Tony Swann, left, and Mark Davenport of CBRE help construct a driveway during a HomeAid Care Day at HomeStretch.

coordinated with representatives of the Southeast Land Preservation and the Georgia Forestry Commission to come up with a design that would not disturb the root system of these trees.” The final design calls for a wooden boardwalk along this property frontage on Jones Bridge Road. Paving contracts for The Gates at Johns Creek and Prestwick Club subdivisions were awarded to the lowest qualified bidder of that contract to CW Matthews Contracting Co. for $377,044. The Gates of Johns Creek is a relatively newer subdivision that did not have a final asphalt layer applied by the developer. Although The Gates’ streets are privately maintained, the city has cashed in the development bond and that will fund this portion of the project. The Prestwick Club subdivision resurfacing will be funded from the recent mid-year budget adjustment approved by council. This subdivision was chosen as it has the lowest rated Pavement Condition Index in the entire City.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek has gotten a jump on paving projects in the city with $714,000 spent for paving two subdivision’s streets and expanding city sidewalks. The City Council authorized Sept. 23 the contracts for installing 3,200 linear feet of sidewalk from Jones Bridge Road at Oak Bridge Trail to Barnwell Road at North Peak Drive. The low qualified bidder for the project is Johns Landscapes Inc. with a bid of $337,659. This project will include paving along property owned by the Southeast Land Preservation Trust which contains a number of specimen oak trees. Public Works Director Tom Black has been working with Preservation Trust authorities to protect the big trees during the project. “It was determined during the design process that traditional concrete sidewalk would damage the tree roots and jeopardize the health of the trees,” said Black. “Staff

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Most charter governance councils in place by Jan. 2014 Boards will determine strategic plans, goals for schools under charter system By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Heading into year two of the transition to a charter system, 20 of Fulton County’s 101 schools have already seated governance councils, which will determine the direction of the school for years to come. This year, 37 more schools will follow, including 20 schools in North Fulton. Last year, the Fulton County School System became the largest charter system in the state. The district received approval from the Ga. Department of Education to be waived from many state laws that govern public schools, with the understanding this flexibility would lead to higher student performance. Fulton school officials explain the system is now a charter district – not a district of charter schools. Overall governance will remain with the Fulton County Board of Education. Each school, working through its governance council, will develop a strategic plan for its school and determine its own requests for flexibility that must be submitted, and approved, by the Fulton School Board. Ken Zeff, chief of strategy and innovation for Fulton Schools, said the biggest hurdle was getting governance councils up and running at each of the Cohort One schools – the group of 20 schools that volunteered to be in the initial phase. The board is comprised of parents, teachers, staff and community members, and elections were held last December for the 200 positions available on the 20 governance councils. “I am very excited with the level of support from our community,” said Zeff. “Our objective measure of success the first year was if we can get these governance councils off the ground, find folks to run [for the seats] and get them trained.” In the end, every available seat was filled, elections were held and training began in early spring. Under the charter system, governance members must complete six hours of training and principals have 45 hours. The governance councils will replace the local school advisory councils (LSACs), which have been in place for more than a decade and which served essentially as the sounding board for the school’s administration. With a governance council,

Charter schools get governance councils This year, the following schools will hold elections for governance councils, train those elected and begin the process of developing the strategic plan for implementation next year: Elementary Dolvin ES Mimosa ES Ocee ES State Bridge Crossing ES Summit Hill ES Sweet Apple ES Wilson Creek ES Middle Crabapple MS Elkins Point MS Northwestern MS Webb Bridge MS Haynes Bridge MS Holcomb Bridge MS River Trail MS Taylor Road MS High Cambridge HS Chattahoochee HS Johns Creek HS Roswell HS the stakes are much higher and the power spread across the board as it works to develop a strategic plan to increase student achievement. But before schools can begin asking for waivers from standard procedures, Zeff said each council is tasked with creating a strategic plan for its school. The process, said Zeff, should take schools up to six months. “Phase One for governance councils [involves] collecting information about their organization and school and developing a needs analysis,” said Zeff. “This involves setting long-term outcomes and determining strategies on how to move their school forward over the next few years.” At Northview High School, Principal Paul Brannon sent out a survey to thousands of students, parents, community leaders, businesses and other organizations asking for feedback on what the school did well, what it needed to work on and the perception of the school from the community standpoint. “[Overall], the feedback was very positive,” said Brannon, who is in his third year at Northview. “The big focus was centered around technology and how to incorporate it more into the school.”

ted to the Fulton County Board of Education for approval before the end of the year. One area Northview will seek flexibility is in the size of the classroom. Brannon said it is not uncommon for college students to have a mix of large group lecture classes and smaller classes, and those

He said more than 50 percent of the surveys were returned, and the feedback provided the roadmap for the school’s strategic plan, which the Governance Board completed last month. After presenting it to the community for review and revisions, the plan will be submit-

could easily be implemented in the high school as well. “For example, Advance Placement Psychology could be taught like a college class in the auditorium,” said Brannon. “This would get them used to [this] type of lecture before they get to college.” Another area of flexibility Northview will likely seek is the creation of a health sciences curriculum, possibly partnering with a local hospital to help with the instruction. “We have a lot of seniors going into medical engineering or [other health-related areas] and having a health science curriculum would be a great concept,” said Brannon. Other schools in North Fulton that were part of Cohort One include Abbotts Hill Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School, Centennial HS, Hembree Springs ES, Milton HS, Mountain Park ES, Roswell North ES and Shakerag ES.

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Name: Erin Name Eriin Gant Ag Er AAge: e 17 Athletic Team Team: Cross Country and Track Position: Captain School and/or Community Activities: President of the Beta club, Vice-President of the Senior Class, SALT, National Honors Society, Leadership 20/20, Junior Hornets Cross Country Team Coach, 4 years of Orchestra GPA: 4.0 Athletic Awards: 4x1600 School Record, Varsity Letters in Track and Cross Country, 4 years, 2013 Region 5, 6A, 800 Meter Champion. Academic Awards: Three time Tom Zachary VIP Ward Recepient, University of GA Certificate of Merit, Wooford Scholar, University of Rochester George Eastman, Young Leaders Award and Scholarship Future Plans: Plan on running in college and majoring in Engineering or Business

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Name: Haley Templeton Age: 17 Athletic Team: Volleyball, 4 years Position: Setter School and/or Community Activities: Class Council, Club Team GPA: 3.85 Athletic Awards: 2 Time AAU All American (2012 & 2013), MVP Allstate 3 yrs, All Area 3 yrs, Setter of the Year 6A 2012, Finalist Freshman 59 (top 20) First Team, Sophomore 79 First Team, Top Junior Recruits 2012, 7th Place AAU Sand Nationals Academic Awards: Athletic Academic 4 yrs Future Plans: Attend University of Miami on a full scholarship to play volleyball

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Albers kicks off state Senate campaign Seeks second term in 2014 election By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – State Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, launched his campaign in September for re-election to the 56th District at a fundraiser at the Roswell home of Robert Hagan. Albers is seeking his second term in office. He currently serves as chairman of the State Institutions and Property Committee and is vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He also serves as a member of the Economic Development and Finance committees. Speaking at the kickoff, Albers said he has made a number of issues his priorities for the upcoming session. First is to protect the elderly and those with special needs from those who single out these people for abuse – both economic and physical. “Whether it is in the home or under institutional care, I want to make sure those people who prey on the weaker citizens never get that chance again,” Albers said. His second goal is to make Georgia energy independent. “Georgia is a gateway for natural gas. We have the third largest port in the U.S. We can make Georgia the logistics gateway as well,” he said. Georgia must also explore ending its state income tax, he said, to better compete with national and regional economic development competition to bring new businesses and jobs to Georgia and retain those it already has. Albers pointed out that

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Judge Maurice Hilliard, left, talks politics with the Rev. Malone Dodson, from left, Paul Lange and Joan Hilliard. Tennessee and Florida have already eliminated their state income tax, and several other Southern states including North Carolina and Virginia are contemplating it. “We must do it in a responsible way, so that we can continue to balance our budget,” he said. Based on per capita spending, Georgia has the lowest cost of government of all 50 states, Albers said. In education, Albers said he would support steps to improve Georgia’s standing among the states. One way to do that would be to replace textbooks with tablets and slates. Putting technology in the hands of young students would go a long way to introducing all of them to the technology they will need to use once they are ready to enter the job market or college. This would be especially helpful to students in rural

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counties where upgrading technology skills is greatest. “With textbooks getting updated every few years, it will be cheaper in the long run because all you will need to do is change the software,” he said. “Use electronic textbooks and put everything online.”

• A fresh perspective on City Council • Greater outreach to the community to discuss issues and solicit ideas • Protecting and improving the Johns Creek quality of life • Budgeting for infrastructure maintenance • Parks – Greenspace – Beautification • Making Johns Creek special!

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Grants: Allows arts groups to better serve community Continued from Page 1 laborative arts program. JC Arts Center Executive Director Gail Hisle said the student will be paired with an older adult from an assisted living facility in the city to create an artwork that tells the older adult’s “story.” The students will receive some training in how to talk to their partners and elicit the stories of their lives. Then the student and partner will work together to create an art project. “That might be a painting or a memory box, but it will be

CBRE: Continued from Page 6 Several major improvements valued at $5,000 were completed for HomeStretch, a group that assists homeless families with minor children who are working to rebuild their lives. Projects included adding a gravel driveway up to the basement of a home, building steps to the mailbox units for safety, building a large gate to beautify the dumpster area and helping clean two homes for the arrival of new families. “For the fourth year,

something that will allow the senior to work with the kid and relate to the life of that senior,” Hisle said. “This allows us to go into the senior homes and bring some joy and at the same time to learn from older adults,” she said. Another project funded will be Celebrate Diversity Month, in which students will create their art to demonstrate diversity and what it brings to the cultural life of the city. Then there will be a juried art show at the JC Arts Center. “It means a great deal to have the support of the City HomeAid Atlanta partnered with CBRE for this event. These volunteers have proven themselves as hard workers who sincerely care about helping those less fortunate. The eagerness and energy they bring to the work is incredible. CBRE’s assistance enabled us to make a big difference for HomeStretch,” said Jean Hilyard, HomeAid Atlanta program manager. “We are happy to have such great partners in HomeAid Atlanta and CBRE. The volunteers assisted HomeStretch on jobs that I had on my list for quite some time,” said Steve Watson, HomeStretch’s facility manager.

Council. It shows they really understand the importance of the arts in a community,” Hisle said. Likewise, Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Sue Haggerty said the orchestra’s grant is a huge boon to the JCSO. “Well, we are thrilled, obviously, to get the grant,” said Haggerty. “It shows the city recognizes and embraces the importance of the arts in the community. “The council’s partnership helps make sure that we can provide the best possible artistic and musical experiences for

our citizens.” What these grants do is raise the quality of life for all Johns Creek citizens, she said. “It’s not about choosing the arts or something else. There shouldn’t be a choice forced upon us. Arts have to be part of your life. “When schools cut funding, they always choose the arts. Arts are a quality of life issue for the entire community,” Haggerty said. “They enhance the experience of living here and send a message that here the arts are valued.” The grant not only allows young students to receive

exposure to music, it will also allow students and senior citizens to have reduced ticket prices so they can experience the orchestra. The funding will also help the JCSO fund its Meet the Orchestra program. It introduces the elements of orchestra play to elementary students. The concert begins with one instrument onstage. As it plays one by one other instruments are brought onstage are added to the performance. The students see and hear what a symphony can become, and its sum is greater than its parts, Haggerty said.

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The Credo Financial Services Team. Bridgeway will receive pro bono donations and chief financial officer services for a one-year period. Malvi is the creation of local chef Laura Curtis, who aims to redefine the marshmallow sandwich and give a new take on the s’more. Curtis said she hopes to open her own bakery soon. “We’re just having fun,” said Lucas, of Johns Creek. In December, all the contest finalists will get to pitch their services to investors, Lucas said. Credo was started in 2004 as a part-time certified financial officer company. In 2008, things began to really take off, Lucas said.

The company has branched out to offer taxation services, accounting CFO, along with valuation services. “We’ve added over 10 employees and quadrupled revenues,” Lucas said. Lucas, a member of C-12, a group of Christian CEOs and owners, also operates his company under “Biblical principles.” “My faith is really important to me and I just wanted to have a faith-based company,” Lucas said. “It’s really hard to do unless you start your own thing, so it made sense to do this on my own.” For more, visit www.credofinance.com or call 678242-5230.

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Plenty of fun in Alpharetta this Saturday OK, I’m not writing about real estate, but the local community and all it offers has a lot to do with why people love where they live. And this weekend, there is a lot of opportunity to take in what Alpharetta has to offer. You can start Saturday morning with the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market. There is plenty of fresh, locally grown produce and artisan products offered, but don’t miss some of the more unique and delicious offerings from the vendors. Some of my favorites are made-to-order falafel sandwiches, fresh-baked jalapeno cheese rolls and made-to-order crepes. I find something different every time I visit. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. While you’re downtown, check out all the scarecrows made by the local school kids for the Scarecrow Harvest. There will be games, music and hayrides between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you’re a “picker” or fan of antiques, then you’ll want to head over to Crabapple for the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A tradition since 1969, it gets bigger and better every year. In case you don’t get enough to eat at the farmers market, there will be

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food trucks offering some great food. Finally, you can end the evening back in downtown Alpharetta for the Brew Moon Fest where they will have a Jimmy Buffett tribute band and, of course, some great beer to choose from between 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. But wait, that’s not all. Hop Alley, one of Alpharetta’s newest brew pubs, is having their first annual Oktoberfest. The parking lot in back will be turned into a beer garden where you can play some German games and drink great beer, so don’t leave your lederhosen at home. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming.com

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Starting early to plan for next year As we move into the fourth quarter of 2013, have you started planning for next year? What have you learned during the past nine months that can help you improve your performance in 2014? If you need to hire new employees, have you started that process yet? Have you contacted your bank if you’re going to need additional capital? Starting early to plan for next year will provide you the means to create a much more comprehensive and effective business plan. With a long to-do list each day, most small business owners do not carve out the time to do advance planning. As such, they miss out on the opportunity to allocate the appropriate time to plan for next year. Before they know it, the new year is here and they don’t have a plan. This is an avoidable situation if you can just allocate a few hours per week to do some planning. A business plan that is done in advance provides small business owners with some great information, and gives them time to react to changes before the year ends. Documenting what your business goals are for next

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year and how you are going to achieve them takes time. Determining financial objectives, human resource requirements, marketing and sales strategies and operational capabilities in advance will provide you with insight you otherwise would not have. Don’t wait for the ball to drop in Times Square before you begin planning for next year. Start now and you’ll be surprised how much more effective your plan will be! 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.

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Mark Wyssbrod gets GNFCC top award Honored for sustained growth, community involvement ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Brandon Beach, president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, announced that Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA has been named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year. As a managing member of Pro@ctive CPA, a knowledgeintegration company formed in 2005, Wyssbrod was presented the award during a ceremony at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Each year, the chamber selects a person who bears principal responsibility for operating a business defined as “small” under the applicable Small Business Association (SBA) size standards. Small business finalists were selected from the chamber’s membership of more than 1,600 businesses. As part of the selection

process, the company must exhibit sustained business growth, chamber participation and community involvement. “I could not have reached this level of achievement without a supporting and loving family, fantastic team members, great business partners and amazing clients. Thank you for your confidence and support,” said Wyssbrod in accepting his award. “I am still in awe and wonder from this morning’s event – humbled, determined to continue to make a difference and grateful,” he said. Wyssbrod said that small businesses do not need traditional CPA firms which are “historians.” Instead, they need “integrators.” Pro@ctive aims to offer small businesses creative solutions to their challenges. They also offer a one-of-a-kind

newsletter to customers that provides economic updates and action steps to help them succeed. Wyssbrod has volunteered his services and talents on projects throughout Atlanta and North Fulton. He has created a balanced life spurred by his desire to make a difference with his clients, employees and the community. Pro@ctive is a unique company led by a diligent professional who works hard to help his clients succeed, said Beach. “The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud that Pro@ctive CPA has been selected for this award,” said Julie Haley, committee chairwoman of the Small Business Person of the Year Committee. “Our mission at the GNFCC is to support the growth of our members, and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of small businesses, which make up a large portion of our mem-

From left are Brad Beisbier, First Citizens Bank and GNFCC Chairman of the Board; Mark Wyssbrod; and Beth Cayce, CaraVita Home Care & 2012 GNFCC Small Business Person of the Year. bership. Pro@ctive CPA exemplifies the qualities we like to see in a thriving business that gives back to the local community.” Small Business Persons of Excellence were also recognized during the chamber

breakfast. They included Paul Cote of Cypress Partners LLC, Edward Kennedy and Mike Nilan of TreeZero Paper Co., Jim Pope of KeyWorth Bank, Vik Thadani of Unbounded Solutions and Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA.

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400 more high-paying jobs come to Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — ColibriumDirect LLC, health plan sales and business process outsourcing provider, is expanding into the city of Roswell and bringing with it 400 full-time jobs and a $3 million investment. The company will hire senior managers, licensed insurance agents, information technology administrators, software developers, database engineers, call-center representatives and licensed health insurance agents. The company, which expects $25 million in revenue next year, has leased a 35,000-square-foot building in Roswell. “I am very proud of ColibriumDirect’s achievements to date and the opportunities that we are bringing to Roswell and the metro Atlanta area,” said Mark Poling, co-founder and chief executive officer at ColibriumDirect. “We are excited to be a part of the growing Roswell business community and to provide careers that will have a positive impact on the future of healthcare.” ColibriumDirect’s services helps carriers, such as Centene Corp. and BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia, market plans to the millions of Americans soon to be eligible for health insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act. “ColibriumDirect is a perfect example of the quality jobs we are attracting to Roswell,” said Director Steve Stroud, a Roswell Business Alliance executive. “The workforce these jobs create is a key component to the city’s strategic economic development plan (SEDP) that is currently being implemented by Roswell Business Alliance, through a public private partnership.”

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Marco's Pizzeria opens in Roswell on Etris Road ROSWELL, Ga. — Marco’s Pizza, which serves “Ah!thentic Italian Pizza” has opened at the Sweet Apple Village, 12030 Etris Road, Suite C-100 in Roswell. The operation is run by Harshank Amin and family, offering catering and delivery services from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days a week. Call 678502-7525 or email hmpizza13@gmail.com.

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Alpharetta executive joins American Heart Assoc. Board ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta resident will help to lead American Heart Association’s Greater Southeast affiliate. Pegui Mariduena, president of StarMar Consulting, will serve on the American Heart Association’s board of directors for the 201314 fiscal year. She also serves on the American Heart Association’s Mariduena national board of directors as the Greater Southeast affiliate board liaison, a member of the communications coordinating committee and a member of the corporate relations review committee. “I am honored to continue to serve as a GSA board member, using my experience and expertise in multicultural marketing to help the American Heart Association continue to broaden its reach into diverse communities,” said Mariduena. Mariduena lives in Alpharetta with her family and leverages her talents to actively support Latino community initiatives. Visit heart.org for more information.

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BANKING »

Trial attorneys opening firm in Alpharetta

Hugo’s brings Southern coastal to Roswell Charlie Curry, president and CEO of First State Bank of Randolph County in Cuthbert and 20132014 chairman of the Community Bankers Association, with Dan Oliver, president and CEO of Vinings Bank in Smyrna, the 2012-2013 CBA chairman.

Community Bankers Association 2013-2014 installs directors DESTIN, Fla. – Community Bankers Association of Georgia has elected its 2013-2014 board of directors. Charlie Curry, president and chief executive officer of First State Bank of Randolph County in Cuthbert, was installed as the 2013-2014 chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 45th annual CBA Meeting and Trade Show, held Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For about 40 years, CBA, a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia. The CBA was formed to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks and today

ROSWELL, Ga. – Hugo’s Oyster Bar, which opened in historic Roswell in June, has been captivating eaters with its coastal balance of otherworldly and familiar. The area’s newest Southern seafood concept, 10360 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, is co-owned by Rich Clark, general manager, and Jon Schwenk, executive chef. Clark and Schwenk are the creators of Vinings’ upscale C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar. “As much as C&S is an expression of what we like, Hugo’s is a much bigger risk for us,” Clark said. “Hugo’s is who we really are, and it is going to be something truly different for the Atlanta restaurant scene.” The menu at Hugo’s features seafood only native to the waters from the Outer Banks to the Mississippi Delta (with exception of oysters from the Northeast). The menu will remain seasonal and ever-changing, a formula that has kept things exciting and served Clark and Schwenk well. “We love the water, we love the South, we love our culture and not just the culture of the little corner of the South I come from, but the whole big long stretch of the coast and all of the places we have fished, eaten, partied and loved,” Clark said.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Salata and Reese, trial attorneys, have opened their offices at 2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 330 in Alpharetta. The office is run by J. Thomas Salata and Lindsay Reese. Their office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.salatareese.com, email tsalata@salatareese.com or call 770-408-7004.

Rare coins, firearms business opening on N. Main Street ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A business that buys rare coins and carries a wide variety of firearms held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Alpharetta. Martins Coins and Firearms, 800 North Main Street, Suite 200, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 678-292-6006 or email martinscoinsandfirearms@gmail.com for more information.

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musician/WRITER MARSHALL CHAPMAN

Gwinnett County Public Library and Fall Into the Arts present critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Marshall Chapman performing in concert. Chapman will also sign her book "Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller" following the concert. 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit fallintothearts.org

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE

The Fox Theatre will host the America’s Got Talent Live tour in Atlanta. Headlining the tour will be Season 8 winner, Kenichi Ebina, who mesmerized America with his unique dance performances that combine illusions, mime, special effects, sound, light and video. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-881-2100 or visit foxtheatre.org.

THEATer » “SNOW WHITE” BALLET

The beloved fairy tale comes to life with original choreography by Lori Zamzow-Wire. Join Sugarloaf Ballet for an enchanting encounter with your favorite characters including Snow White, the Evil Queen, Dwarfs and Forest Animals and many more. 2 p.m and 7 p.m. on Oct. 12. 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-476-0025.

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.

STONE MOUNTAIN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Enjoy fun-filled games and family shows such as "Pumpkinpalooza," scavenger hunts and the Pumpkin Mash at the Mayor's Rockin Costume Party. Open weekends until Oct. 27. Fridays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountain park.com.

through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 12:30 – 9 p.m. Sunday. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.

SCARECROW HARVEST

More than 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit. A family street party that continues into the night and offers a farmer’s market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6078 or visit awesomealpharetta.com. ALPHARETTA

NATIVE AMERICANS IN NORTH GEORGIA PRESENTATION

The Roswell Historical Society will present Wanda Patterson, Trail of Tears Association Representative, who will present a program on Native Americans in North Georgia at the Historic Gardens of Great Oaks. 7 p.m. Oct. 3. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

Come out and enjoy yourself and celebrate Oktoberfest with Hop Alley. The restaurant will be serving traditional Bavarian dishes along with their own house Oktoberfest beer, and beers from Ayinger and Sam Adams! The festivities will also include music, games and prizes. 3 – 7 p.m. Oct. 5. 25 Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-696-2097 or visit hopalleybrew.com.

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BREW MOON FALL FEST

This year's Fall Brew Moon Fest comes with live music, great food and a nice selection of wine and beer on tap. Old School Band opens for headliner A1A, the original tribute band for Jimmy Buffett. 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please visit alpharettabusiness association.com The 43rd Atlanta Pride Festival is the largest Pride event in the Southeast and the largest event in the country to coincide with National Coming Out Day. There will be a multitude of activities throughout the weekend, including marches and a kick-off event at the Georgia Aquarium. Oct. 12 – 13 throughout Atlanta. Please call 404-382-7588 or visit atlantapride.org

CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR AND FESTIVAL

Come and enjoy the rides, live music, a parade, bull riding, and even a chainsaw carving performance. Oct. 3 – 13. 4 – 10 p.m. Monday

stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Sykes has been seen on numerous television shows and in 2010 starred on her own late-night talk show, “The Wanda Sykes Show.” Her performance at the Cobb Energy Centre promises to leave you laughing. 8 p.m. Oct. 12. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800.

FIFTH ANNUAL CHATTAPOOCHEE PETFEST

Join us for the fifth anniversary of the Chattapoochee PetFest. Featuring pet vendors, pet adoptions, a pet costume parade and the announcement of the new mayor of Chattapoochee Dog Park. Proceeds raise awareness for pet rescues and benefit the preservation of the Historic Strickland House of Duluth. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. Chattapoochee Dog Park, 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth. Please call 770-232-7584 or visit duluthhistorical.org.

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FUN. CONCERT

Best known for their hit singles “We Are Young,” “Some Nights” and “Carry On,” indie pop rock band Fun. is one show you won't want to miss. 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Verizon Wirless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.

ANNUAL ROSWELL MASONIC BBQ The 63rd annual Masonic Lodge BBQ benefits charities and the community. Old-fashioned smoked hams are cooked all the previous night and are ready to serve in the morning. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 12. 1054 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 678-205-4207.

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20TH ANNUAL HABITAT ROAD RACE

Featuring a 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a team relay, the 20th annual Habitat Road Race benefits Mt. Bethel's 33rd Habitat home. 8 a.m. Oct. 5. Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Please visit habitatroadrace.com.

THIRD ANNUAL Y GOLF OPEN

Atlanta’s largest charitable golf event will be held by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA in Alpharetta is hosting a tournament at the Windermere Course in Cumming. The event is open to golfers of all skill levels. 11 a.m. Oct. 7. 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming. Please call 404-245-9368 or visit ygolfopen.com to register.

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This outdoor festival features antique dealers and local artists. Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, food trucks, and children's activities. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Community of Crabapple, 790 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. Please visit crabapplecommunityassociation.org.

TASTE OF JOHNS CREEK

The Taste of Johns Creek combines great food, live entertainment and visual arts for a wonderful community celebration at Chattahoochee High School. 4 p.m. Oct. 6. 5320 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. Please visit tasteofjc.com.

KICK IT FOR THE CURE

The Johns Creek High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are sponsoring the Kick It for the Cure event at the JCHS Varsity Football Game. The purpose is to raise money for the Northside Hospital Breast Cancer Center. All game attendees wearing pink will receive a Chickfil-A coupon, while supplies last. 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek. Please call 770-6232138.

CUMC FALL FESTIVAL

Christ United Methodist Church is holding its annual Fall Festival, with more than 3,000 pumpkins for sale, pony and train rides, food trucks and a bake sale, bounce house and slide, and children's crafts and games. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. 1340 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-993-3945.

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JCHS cheerleaders raising money for Northside Breast Cancer Center JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders are sponsoring the Kick It for the Cure event Friday, Oct. 11, at the JCHS varsity football game beginning at 7 p.m. Northside Hospital, Publix and Chick-fil-A are sponsors of the event. Our goal is to raise money for the Northside Hospital Breast Cancer Center. All game attendees wearing pink will receive a Chick-fil-A coupon, while supplies last. The cheerleaders will be collecting change and donations throughout the game as well as selling raffle tickets for intriguing items. All proceeds from the sales will go to the Northside Hospital Breast Cancer Center. Supporters are asked come

out and join the JCHS football players, cheerleaders and coaches by wearing pink at the game. Also, from Oct. 7-11, the Chick-fil-A at Alpharetta Commons, 4285 State Bridge Road, will support Kick It for the Cure by donating 20 percent of the proceeds of every Pink Icedream cup or cone that is purchased. – Staff

16th annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 16th annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at the Trophy Club of Atlanta, located in Alpharetta. The tournament, which benefits the operations of the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) Foundation, is named in honor of, and welcomes to the greens every year, the Rev. Dr. Malone Dodson, who served as senior minister of RUMC for 24 years. Registration is open to the community. For registration or sponsorship information, please go to www.rumc. com/golf. – Staff

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Libraries see circulation change Trend moves from paper to digital By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Despite huge changes recently in the way people read, moving from traditional books to electronic texts, libraries are still popular and are centers of the community. A look at circulation numbers from the North Fulton branches – Alpharetta, Northeast/Spruill Oaks, Ocee, Roswell and Sandy Springs – shows circulation in the branches has remained at a fairly consistent 2 million volumes. Circulation hit its peak in 2009 with a total of just over 2 million volumes checked out in all the libraries. Since then, circulation has trickled downward, dropping about 100,000 volumes a year for the past four. The Roswell branch, which has the highest circulation of the North Fulton branches, saw its numbers rise from 479,873 in 2008 to a peak of 533,454 in 2009, an increase of almost 54,000. Since then, it dropped to 507,715 in 2010,

North Fulton’s Public Libraries' Circulation For The Past 5 Years Location Alpharetta Northeast Spruill Oaks Ocee Roswell Sandy Springs Total

2009 280,270 397,116 535,159 533,454 328,149 2,074,148

2010 274,078 377,149 501,475 507,715 321,777 1,982,194

2011 260,480 347,991 476,076 477,337 306,845 1,868,729

Libraries are more important than ever with the rise of e-books.” Anne Haimes Interim Library Executive Director for the Fulton County Libraries

477,337 in 2011 and 452,312 in 2012. The library system has some explanation for the drop in usage. “This is a trend people are seeing nationally,” said Anne Haimes, interim library executive director for the Fulton County libraries. “Many of our patrons are avid readers and they are the ones who check out multiple copies of books. They find it’s convenient when traveling to have the e-version, [but] they also say they still love holding the book in their

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hand.” While book circulation has dropped, circulation of electronic books has skyrocketed. In 2011, Fulton residents checked out 29,000 electronic books. The next year, that doubled to 64,000. So far this year, there have been 65,000. “Libraries are more important than ever with the rise of e-books,” Haimes said. Many people make use of the free Wi-Fi and Internet at libraries, she said, using them for everything from general searches to research to job

2012 249,976 321,330 444,346 452,312 295,072 1,763,036

5 Yr Total 1,320,679 1,793,579 2,452,340 2,450,691 1,528,789 9,546,078

What about the new libraries?

Anne Haimes, interim library executive director for the Fulton County libraries, said the Milton and Alpharetta libraries are due to start construction early next year. searching. This creates a challenge to maintain an adequate supply of books for all users, regardless of whether they prefer paperbacks or digital. “What is changing is the challenge of juggling providing all the formats our patrons are looking for,” Haimes said. “We still have patrons interested in video cassettes and audio books on CD. But we also need to keep a healthy stock of ebooks.”

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Annual Alpha PAL 5K returns Oct. 10 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Alpha PAL Patrol 5K race takes place Oct. 10 in Alpharetta. A Peachtree Road Race qualifier, the Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K begins in the parking lot of Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, and takes the runner through rolling hills in the heart of Alpharetta’s business district before returning to Jackson Healthcare. The race starts at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 10. A Zumba dance fitness program will take place at 7 p.m., and the awards are given out at 8 p.m. For signing up and running, each participant will receive a vintage next level SS shirt along with pasta dinner along with salad. Registration costs $25 if completed by Oct. 4, or $30 on race day. Make entry fee payable and mail to: Alpharetta PAL, P.O. Box 598, Roswell, Ga. 30077. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL), a 501c3 nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to providing an environment of “Leaders Building Leaders” for the youth of North Fulton. Their goal is to engage police officers, firefighters and community volunteers

to teach and mentor the youth and establish a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “It has been rightly said it doesn’t matter where you start out. What really matters is where you’re going,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of Alpharetta PAL. “Leaders building leaders is what we at Alpharetta PAL stand for. We teach children that you are not a product of your environment. Your environment is a product of you. Our PAL Patrol is just that – we are on the watch to make sure your child is not at-risk. That’s right – they are at-risk to do something that could possibly get him into trouble. We offer guidance and structure, and who better off to do that than a PAL? Come out and support us. Run or Zumba with someone who still knows it takes a village to raise a kid.” Runners can register online at www.active.com, or in person at the PAL Gym, 86 School Drive, Milton Center in Alpharetta. Cash, check or credit card is accepted at five locations: 3881 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30319, 404-8168488; 1062 Johnson Ferry, Marietta, Ga. 30068, 770-579-

0444; 5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004, 678-739-4616; 114 East Trinity Place, Decatur, Ga. 30030, 404-377-7370; 1625 Ridenour Boulevard, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152, 678-903-0022. For more information about Alpharetta Police Athletic League, visit them online at www.alphaPAL.org. – Staff

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Seven Oaks Tsunamis wrap up 4-1 swim season JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Tsunamis, 158 swimmers strong, led by head coach Kim Schreier, finished the ASA swim season with an impressive 4-1 record. Numerous neighborhood individual and relay records were broken during the successful season. – Staff

Northview Cross Country makes thunder in North Georgia JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – While the perennial cross country powerhouse teams have been sizing each other up, the Northview Titans have quietly been moving up the ranks and seem ready to shake things up on top. At the Fulton County Cross Country Championships, the smaller Lady Titans knocked off both the No. 9-ranked

Roswell High and defending champion and the No. 10-ranked Milton High to finish a close second behind No. 7 Centennial Knights. The Titan men also turned some heads, placing a strong third behind seniors Josh Salter and Jamie Cunningham. The Lady Titans were led by a first-place finish from star

The Titan cross country team celebrates its strong showing at the Fulton County Cross Country Championships. sophomore Lindsay Billings. Billings, who was second at state among returning runners, was also recently named

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“Northview definitely has the makings of a team that can challenge for a podium spot.” – Staff

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Winchester leads Pisgah past Wilson NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Aaron Winchester threw for three touchdowns last Friday night as the Mount Pisgah varsity football team defeated Wilson High School (Ala.) 26-7. The Patriots improved to 4-0 with the Region 6-A schedule set to start next week when the Walker Wolverines visit

Mount Pisgah. The defense got Pisgah on the board early, as Jacob Delk recovered a fumble and returned it 38 yards for the first score of the game. Ian Ainsworth, who finished with 10 tackles, forced the fumble for the Patriots. Ainsworth was also in on

the next touchdown when he was on the receiving end of Winchester’s first touchdown throw, which covered 15 yards. Pisgah took a 12-7 lead into the locker room at halftime. In the third quarter, Winchester found Patrick Messinger for a 28-yard touchdown pass. Later in the fourth

quarter, the junior quarterback connected with Oz Dixon for a 50-yard strike for the final score of the game. Winchester finished the night 11-of-18 passing for 177 yards. He also carried the ball eight times for another 33 yards. Messinger also had a

big night with four catches for 67 yards and three rushes for another 254 yards. The Patriot defense held Wilson to 171 yards of total offense. Shingi Chigwere led the charge with 12 tackles, including one-and-a-half sacks. John O’Connor added another 10 tackles.

JCHS freshman volleyball girls undefeated JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – After their Sept. 11 wins over Milton 25-8, 25-11; North Forsyth 25-2, 25-7; and Alpharetta 25-14, 25-15, the Johns Creek High School freshman volleyball girls remained undefeated. The team recently defeated Riverwood,

Etowah and Troup County high schools to make the Gold Bracket playoffs of the Georgia Challenge Tournament where they went on to defeat Alpharetta and South Forsyth high schools for the championship. – Staff

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NORTHVIEW 34, RIVERWOOD 32

Titans score victory with 1 second to play By MIKE BLUM

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Johns Creek running back Chase Solomon picks his way through the Chattahoochee defense. Solomon rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown but JC remained winless at 0-5.

Chattahoochee 23, Johns Creek 7 »

Cougars bounce back to score region victory By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee rebounded from a disappointing loss the previous week in the Cougars’ Region 6-AAAAAA opener, scoring a 23-7 victory last Friday night, Sept. 27, at Johns Creek to remain in the thick of a wide open battle for playoff berths. The Cougars (3-2 overall) are one of six teams in 6-AAAAAA with 1-1 records after two weeks of region play. They picked up their first region victory with a solid defensive effort after allowing Johns Creek to drive for a touchdown on their first series, while the Cougars’ offense and special teams produced a number of big plays. The game appeared headed in the direction of another 6-AAAAAA shootout after the Cougars returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and the Gladiators (0-2, 0-5) responded with a 74-yard touchdown drive. But the Chattahoochee defense did not allow another point, while the Cougars managed enough offense to pull away in the second half. The Cougars’ Montel Austin raced 95 yards down the right sideline after fielding the opening kickoff, but the Gladiators responded with a 53yard sprint by tailback Chase Solomon on their first play on offense. Solomon scored from the 1 yard line five plays later, but the Gladiators were limited to 200 yards and no points the rest of the way.

Chattahoochee took the lead for good early in the second quarter when standout receiver Collin Lisa caught a perfectly thrown long pass from Taz Wilson, creating some separation between himself and the defensive back to make the catch and complete a 68-yard scoring play. The Cougars hit another big play minutes later, but Avery Ward was stripped of the ball inside the Johns Creek 10 after catching another over-the-top pass from Wilson that netted 52 yards before the fumble. Wilson completed 12 of 20 passes for 295 yards, including another deep ball to Lisa, who made a spectacular catch while falling down to set up the Cougars’ last score. Lisa finished with four receptions for 133 yards, while Ward had five catches for 108 yards. Running back Chase Nelson had the other three receptions for 54 yards for the Cougars, and added 84 yards rushing on 13 attempts. Nelson took a short pass 28 yards late in the third period to key a 91-yard drive that was capped by Nelson’s 5-yard scoring run. Lisa’s 44-yard catch set up a 45-yard field goal by Adam Abdellaoui that wrapped up the scoring midway through the final period. “We’ve got five guys in our offense who can play a little bit,” Chattahoochee coach Mike Owens said, referring to Wilson, Lisa, Ward, Nelson and tailback Kieron Ashley. The Gladiators took away Chattahoochee’s running game in the first half, but left themselves

Scoreboard Last week’s results • Alpharetta 38, South Forsyth 16 • Chattahoochee 23, Johns Creek 7 • West Forsyth 41, Centennial 24 • Milton 38, Wheeler 9 • Etowah 38, Roswell 36 • Northview 34, Riverwood 32 • Cambridge 41, Pope 32 • Mt. Pisgah 26, Wilson (Ala.) 7 This week’s games • Etowah at Milton • Roswell at Wheeler • Cambridge at Northview • Walker at Mt. Pisgah • Whitefield Academy at Fellowship • King’s Ridge at Mt. Paran • St. Francis at Cross Keys, 5:15 (Adams Stadium)

vulnerable to the deep ball and got burned a few times. Solomon was John Creek’s lone effective offensive weapon, gaining 140 yards on 22 carries. The Gladiators completed just 11 of 29 passes for 84 yards against a Chattahoochee secondary that did not allow a completion of longer than 14 yards. Johns Creek’s last hope was wiped out by a penalty early in the fourth quarter that nullified what would have been an 18-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Nalecz to Solomon. The Chattahoochee defensive effort was led by Malik Stephens, who made a number of tackles for losses, along with linebacker Josh Weisberg. “I was really pleased with our defense,” Owens said. “We had a chance to make six or seven interceptions.”

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Northview Titans pulled out their second last-minute victory of the season, scoring with one second on the clock for a 34-32 victory over visiting Riverwood last Friday night, Sept. 27. Devan Johnson, who scored the winning touchdown with a little more than 30 seconds to play against Lambert two weeks earlier, fought his way into the end zone from 2 yards out against Riverwood, stretching his arms out to extend the football across the goal line. The Titans (2-2) led 28-14 at halftime, but the Raiders (3-2) scored the first three touchdowns of the second half to take a 32-28 lead, missing a PAT kick and failing twice on two-point attempts. Northview’s first attempt to regain the lead in the final period was stopped after the Titans mounted a modest drive. But they got the ball back in Riverwood territory with 1:45 to play after a poor snap on a punt by the Raiders. An interference penalty against Riverwood put the Titans 2 yards from the end zone, and Johnson fought his way in for the winning score, capping Northview’s big offensive night. The Titans finished with 459 yards total offense, 256 through the air and 203 on the ground, the best balance

the team has displayed this season. “We played as good in the first quarter-and-a-half as we’ve played all year,” Northview coach Chad Davenport said. The Titans jumped out to a 14-0 lead and still led by two touchdowns at the half, but Davenport said the Raiders broke several long plays to take the lead and the momentum. Northview quarterback D.J. Pearson passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns and also scored on a 7-yard run. He passed 5 yards to Matt Biondich for one touchdown, with Nathan Phillips taking a screen pass 41 yards for a score. Phillips led Northview with seven receptions for 76 yards and also rushed for more than 80 yards, including a 6-yarder for a score. “That was a great win for us,” said Davenport. “We finally pulled one out like that.” All four Northview games have gone to the wire this season, with the four decided by a total of 14 points. “We could be 4-0,” said Davenport, with the two lastminute wins also keeping the Titans from a 0-4 start. The Titans open 7-AAAAA sub-region play at home Friday night against Cambridge (1-3), which is coming off its biggest win in two seasons of varsity football. The Bears won 41-32 last week over Pope, a team that beat the Titans 28-24 two weeks ago.

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Raiders take region lead behind King’s big night By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders took early control in the Region 6-AAAAAA standings, defeating South Forsyth 38-16 at home last Friday night, Sept. 27. After two weeks of region play, the Raiders are the lone unbeaten team in the region (2-0, 3-2 overall). Alpharetta scored on each of its first four possessions against the War Eagles (1-1, 4-1), who closed within 24-16 in the third

quarter after two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions. But the Raiders responded with an 80-yard scoring drive and added another touchdown later in the third quarter to put the game away. Alpharetta quarterback Austin King had a big night, completing 21 of 27 passes for 393 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Andre Harton for 90 yards for the game’s first touchdown,

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Fencing season starts for students Tournament brings fencers from 17 high schools By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — With masks on and swords swaying, 151 fencers kicked off the 2013-14 fencing season with the first tournament held at Roswell High School, 11595 King Road. On Sept. 7, high school students from Fulton, Forsyth and Cobb counties participated in the largest tournament the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) has held since 2009. GHSFL coordinated all the schools in the league to attend the tournament rather than splitting the schools in two tournaments like in previous years. Co-founder and Vice Chairman of GHSFL Kathy Vail said the league is the third largest high school fencing league in the United States, and it allows students to represent their

Winners from Sept. 7 tournament Men’s epee 1st – Luben Jelezarov, Pope 2nd – Ryan Carroll, Dunwoody 3rd – Ian Lenthart, Pope RANK Men’s Pope – 337 points Chattahoochee – 194 Northview – 111

schools while learning a sport they can enjoy for a lifetime. “Fencing is a sport that encourages good sportsmanship, mental quickness and athleticism,” Vail said. “Helping to make this happen as GHSFL vice chair is very rewarding.” Pope High School in Marietta won first place last season and placed first in the men’s epee and second in the women’s epee in this tournament. The head fencing coach at Pope, David Eichler, said being a part of GHSFL is all about giving back. Eichler said fencing made a huge difference is his life, and he wanted to share that with anyone willing

Women’s epee 1st – Dorothy Cannella, Centennial 2nd – Katie Van Riper, Pope 3rd – Lian Feng, Chattahoochee Women’s Pope – 222 points Centennial – 130 Johns Creek – 129

to learn. “There are many life lessons that students will learn about that will carry over into the real world,” Eichler said. “Good exercise and proper diet will take a person far in life, and fencers also learn how to handle a defeat as well as a victory with grace and honor.” Fencing opportunities extend beyond high school, and Vail said GHSFL prepares students for collegiate fencing in the NCAA and for NCAA scholarships. “The students who fence are normally the academic students who excel at other things in life such as Scouting,” said

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Knights lose 17-point lead after second-half turnovers By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Centennial Knights built a 17-0 lead over defending Region 6-AAAAAA champion West Forsyth, but a succession of turnovers in the fourth quarter helped the Wolverines rally for a 41-24 victory last Friday night, Sept. 27. “We scored on our first three drives and the defense really played well for the first quarter-and-a-half,” Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said. “We were still up 24-14 in the second half, but we hit a wall.” The Knights, who were grieving over the death of the father of one of the team’s starters, turned the ball over

Raiders: Continued from Page 26 and teamed up with Andrew Wilson for a 45-yard TD to make it 17-0 late in the first quarter after Thomas Waller kicked a 30-yard field goal. Miles Smith scored on a 5-yard run to put the Raiders ahead 24-0, but the War

three times in the second half. All three came in Centennial territory, with the Wolverines needing to go a total of only 70 yards for the three touchdowns. Centennial quarterback Luke Able was 15 of 25 for 218 yards and three touchdowns, but was intercepted twice in the final period. Able teamed up with Christian Robinson for a 76-yard touchdown in the first period, with Robinson making a sensational leaping catch to gather in the pass. Robinson had five receptions for 129 yards. Able put the Knights ahead 17-0 on a touchdown pass to Kenyon Russell, but the Wolverines scored twice in the last four minutes of the second

period to close within 17-14 at the half. Able and Russell teamed up for another scoring pass in the third quarter. Carlberg said the game turned late in the second quarter with the Knights (1-1 in Region 6-AAAAAA, 1-4 overall) leading 17-0. The Knights attempted a fake punt they had been working on in practice during the week, and the play caught West Forsyth (1-1, 2-3) by surprise. But Caden Herring slipped making a cut, and came up just short of a first down. “His shoe just blew out,” Carlberg said, with Herring’s cleats separating from the shoe. Centennial is off this week and plays next Friday at Lambert (1-1, 2-3).

Eagles closed within 24-8 in the second period and stopped a late Alpharetta drive before halftime. South Forsyth drove to a touchdown to start the second half, but King scored on a 1-yard sneak to cap the Raiders’ answer, and hit Daniel Clements for 44 yards and a touchdown later in the period. Harton finished with five catches for 185 yards and

Clements had six receptions for 95 yards. Lem Cobbs and Smith combined for 80 yards on 15 attempts to lead the Raiders’ ground game. Chase Stratton and Bryce Grauss keyed the Alpharetta defensive effort, which limited South Forsyth to 10 completions in 30 attempts and stopped the War Eagles 11 times on third down and three times on fourth down.

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Two fencers square off during the tournament at Roswell High School. Melissa Danielsson, team parent for the South Forsyth High School fencing team. “It’s

amazing to see the Ivy League universities these students end up attending.”

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Mayor Bodker deserves to know charges against him I have the greatest affection for the residents of Johns Creek. You are our neighbors and our friends. But for me, it’s even more personal. You once supported me above two other choices for State Senate, giving me a strong majority of votes in Johns Creek. I lost that race, and in retrospect, I’m glad I did. But, you believed in me and in our message when most across North Fulton did not. It is the resulting affection that leads me to write this letter. Now, because I am an Alpharetta resident, you are free to tell me to mind my own business. I would not blame you. Nevertheless, I am concerned. This present dilemma involving your city manager, City Council and Mayor Bodker does not serve you well. Admittedly, I do not even know the charges that have been levied against Mayor Bodker. But that’s what concerns me most.

David Bell Isle Alpharetta Mayor The charge has not been told to the public or the accused. In a civil case, a complaint is filed and served on the defendant. It becomes a matter of public record, and it is available for anyone to see. The complaint states the injury to the person or property, and it details how the defendant is at fault. When information is requested from the defendant, it must be limited to evidence which furthers the claim. Likewise, in a criminal case, a defendant is made aware of the charge and the law he has allegedly broken. Subpoenas and warrants are

then issued only after a showing that the search supports the charge. Not so here. The pursuit of justice takes time, and it is accomplished in the full and transparent light of the burning sun. It does so because the pursuit must not become its own injustice. It does so because a person’s rights, property and reputation hang in the balance. Looking from over here on Main Street, this is not what I see. There have been no charges filed, no complaints levied. If a law has been broken, what law? If person or property has been injured, what person and what property? If justice is the goal, why the rush? In politics, timing is critical, but justice cares not that November is coming. Here, we have accusers without accusations. We have urgency without a claimed injury. There is a search for evidence, but evidence in sup-

The pursuit of justice takes time, and it is accomplished in the full and transparent light of the burning sun. It does so because the pursuit must not become its own injustice. port of what? Due process has always been the bedrock of our republic. An investigation without informing the investigated of the charge – or the public for that matter – does not meet with any standard of due process I’ve ever known. Having accusers without accusation and urgency without injury may reveal far more about the accusers than the accused. It breeds injustice and a city divided.

Running a city is hard work. To move the needle toward a better community will take every bit of sweat, leadership, vision and drive your leaders have. It is good work, but it’s hard. It will require your entire council, mayor and staff working together in concert toward a common good. Johns Creek is a great, great city, but it has long been established that “any city or house divided against itself will not stand.” Matthew 12:25.

JC Council asks patience in mayoral probe Councilmember Stewart In response to recent public statements by [Mayor] Mike Bodker, the Johns Creek City Council sincerely asks the Johns Creek community to understand the following regarding Bodker’s investigation: The investigation is the inevitable result of repeated allegations against Bodker’s misconRichardson duct and unethical behavior, allegedly occurring as late as 2013 and as early as 2006. There is no other reason. The Sept. 18 special called meeting was necessary because the next regularly scheduled council meeting (Sept. 23) had already been allocated to zoning cases. There would not have been enough time to discuss the Figueroa investigation without putting undue limits on the work of both the public and council. The investigating attorney’s request for Bodker’s personal cellphones are because he has used his personal cellphone for city business for the last seven years, despite having a city cellphone at taxpayers’ expense. Bodker is accused of using his position to get reduced rent on apartments he rented for personal use. Therefore, how is it possible to investigate the charge without asking for his personal banking information? Bodker says he has the banking information, but refuses to turn it over to the investigator, even if it would clear up this particular allegation. Whatever the reason for this misguided decision, the costs associated with the

subpoena should be laid directly at his feet. By “cross pollinating” his public and personal life to the extent he has, he has created the very situation he now characterizes as an invasion of his privacy. Bodker has cleverly misled the media and this community, Johnson while delaying and/or refusing cooperation with the investigation. Unfortunately, by dragging it out as much as possible, he has caused the cost to go up as he continues to stonewall each day as we get closer to the election. “We had two choices: to sweep these allegations under the rug; or to have each allegaRAFFENSPERGER tion independently investigated in order to find the truth,” said Councilmember Randall Johnson. “We did not take the step of hiring an independent legal investigator lightly. We are taxpayers, too.” Councilmember Karen Richardson added, “We earnestly ask our community to carefully discern what they’re hearing from Bodker, and continue to be patient. As soon as Bodker starts truly cooperating, the attorney can issue his report, and we can once again provide the honest representation our community deserves.” Mayor Pro Tem, KAREN RICHARDSON Councilman, RANDALL JOHNSON Councilman, IVAN FIGUEROA Councilman, BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

disavows council’s reply Once again, this City Council has published a statement without contacting me. This council does not speak for me. STEWART Let the one without sin cast the first stone. I find it curious that this council wants to investigate the mayor for improper use of his phone, yet every member of this council has used their personal phones to contact me, and I have used my personal phone to contact them. All seven of us have done this. As for the comment that the cost of this investigation should be laid at the mayor’s feet, I disagree. The cost of this should really be a campaign expenditure of Bev Miller’s, because that is the whole purpose for this investigation – to assassinate the character of one person for the benefit of another. This council does not speak to me; they did not

If there has been wrongdoing for seven years, then why only now are they asking for this investigation? consult me. And clearly by them leaving me out, it shows how premeditated, orchestrated and manipulated this political probe is. If there has been wrongdoing for seven years, then why only now are they asking for this investigation? They have no right to speak on my behalf. If they want to make statements, they need to make them under their own names and not representative of the City Council. I do not want to be lumped in with this Mickey Mouse investigation. KELLY STEWART JC City Councilwoman

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Johns Creek Arts Festival set Oct. 19-20 2nd annual, two-day event at Atlanta Athletic Club fields JOHNS CREEK, GA. – More than 100 artists will be showcased at the second annual Johns Creek Arts Festival, Oct. 19-20, on the historic Atlanta Athletic Club’s fields in Johns Creek. Bring your family and friends to enjoy art in all mediums, entertainment, food and children’s games. Entertainers scheduled to perform Saturday, Oct. 19, include Maddie Monroe, Matt Thomas, Perimeter Dance and North Atlanta Dance Theatre. The highly-acclaimed “von Grey,” a quartet of sisters from Johns Creek recently appearing on The David Letterman Show and the Conan O’Brien Show, and fan-favorite “Banks & Shane” duo will appear Sat-

Spa: Continued from Page 4 Ecclestone said without relief on the front and back setbacks, there simply would not be room for the building. “If we don’t get that, I can’t go ahead with the project,” she said. But Councilwoman Karen Richardson and Mayor Mike Bodker argued for maintaining the setbacks. “There is simply too much project for the size of the property. It needs to be built on a bigger site,” Richardson said. Bodker did not like a compromise proposed that would keep the front setback but give on the rear. He said that could impinge on what the property owner in the rear – between the spa and Newtown Park – could build, that is residential. Even though he agreed it would likely be developed commercial. The property has never been developed. Raffensperger pointed out the city is member of and major contributor to Advantage Johns Creek, the city’s major economic development arm. He reminded the council that one of its major goals is to work to retain existing businesses. The council agreed to the compromise of leaving the front setback as is and granting the variance on the rear setback. The vote was 4-2 with Richardson and Bodker opposed. Developer Jim Cowart, who owns the property, said Ecclestone “did not get all she wanted” but would be able to go ahead with the project. “She is just moving from her location down the street. It is going to be an asset to the community,” he said.

urday night also. The entertainment lineup for Sunday includes a New Orleans Jazz Brunch featuring Blair Crimmons, gospel singer Anitra Jay, Laura Monk & Highcotton, rock band “Aaxis,” Christian Youth Theater and others. Be sure to dress up your pet for the popular Pet Parade, which returns this year on Sunday at 1 p.m. A complete entertainment schedule will be forthcoming.

The free festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event relies on volunteers to make it a successful event. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Maggie Barker, volunteer coordinator, at 770-5008784 or email Volunteer@ JohnsCreekGA.gov. The Atlanta Athletic Club fields are directly across from the Club at 1390 Bobby Jones

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Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097 (intersection of Ga. 141 and Bobby Jones Drive). The Johns Creek Arts Festival is presented by the city of Johns Creek and the Johns

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The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, October 7, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-13-11 JSB Homes Consideration of a variance to the required lot frontage in order to permit a flag lot with easement access. The property is located at 12550 Hopewell Road and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1125, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

The RFQ will be available online Thursday, September 26, 2013, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Proposals will be due on Friday, November 22, 2013, at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM and Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Proposals will only be accepted from Offerors that attend at least one of these mandatory meetings. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-2976052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us

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Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin October 28, 2013. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Black backpack Wallets with misc. items Samsung Cellphone Gateway laptop Tom Tom GPS Box containing City Hunter Brand baseball caps Plastic bag with misc. contents Sprint HTC Cellphone Blue colored Magna Bicycle Porter Cable Flashlight Nina Rich Brand purse Purse and wallet Nintendo DS Sets of keys

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF GENERAL CITY ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the fifth (5th) day of November, 2013, a non-partisan general election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia to elect three (3) members of the City Council (Posts 1, 2 and 3) for a full four-year term each. All posts are at-large positions. Those candidates receiving a plurality of the votes cast for any position shall be elected. The election shall be held at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the date fixed for the election. Advanced voting will be available at Alpharetta City Hall beginning on Monday October 28th and ending on Friday, November 1st from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia, and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Alpharetta. Those residents who have not previously registered shall make application for registration no later than the close of business on October 7, 2013. Residents may make application for registration in person at City Hall or any other Fulton County, Georgia registration location, or in any other manner, and at any other location authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia. Coty Thigpen, City Clerk City of Alpharetta, Georgia

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB NUMBER #13-303 MORTON ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the Morton Road Sidewalk Project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 10:00 A.M. on October 30, 2012 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is October 21, 2013. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov). Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED. ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. John Kachmar City Manager

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The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 3, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 28, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-13-10/CLUP-13-10 Wills Road at Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 8.65 acres from R-15 to R-8D (for-sale detached) in order to develop 28 single family homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density Residential” to “Medium Density Residential” was also requested. The property is located at the southwest corner of Wills Road and Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 599, 646 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-13-05/V-13-14 Parkway 400 Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to increase Pod C density to 630,000 square feet of office space (currently permitted 265,737 square feet) with structured parking and one 10,000 square foot restaurant. A variance to the required buffer adjacent to residential property is requested. The property includes 17.95 acres and is located at the south end of Amberpark Drive, and legally described as being located in Land Lot 804 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 3 lice, allegedly admitted to taking the items. He was arrested for shoplifting.

Food bill charged to woman’s account MILTON, Ga. – Someone ordered $1,000 worth of premium foods online, using a Milton resident’s credit card information. According to the victim, she was contacted Sept. 17 by Omaha Steaks, an online supplier of steak and seafood. The company said the victim’s credit card was used to buy $1,000 worth of their products to be shipped to a Devonshire Farms Way address. The victim said she does not live at that address and never made the order.

Man leads cops on foot chase MILTON, Ga. – A 21-year-old man was arrested Sept. 19 after allegedly leading a police officer on a foot chase. Police say they received reports of music and voices

coming from a vacant home on Weatherwood Circle. When they arrived, they spotted a person sitting on the porch, allegedly smoking marijuana. When the officer approached the suspect, the man ran, ignoring orders to stop. The officer followed him into some woods and along a creek, where the officer fell and lost the trail. A search of the area turned up a resident at Sweet Briar Cliff who said the suspect’s description matched that of his son. James Elliott Hughes, 21, of Sweet Briar Court, Milton, was found in the home, wet and covered in mud. Hughes was arrested for obstruction and possession of drug-related paraphernalia.

Vehicles broken into, little taken ROSWELL, Ga. – Four residents reported their vehicles were broken into Sept. 9, although only one person reported anything taken. The victims were all on Tyson Court and the nearby Tyson Circle. They reported to police that, when they went to their cars in the morning, about 7 a.m., they found someone had rummaged through them. One victim noticed his

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truck was open. Another saw their glove box open, while another noticed a door ajar. A fourth victim said $2 in change was taken from their car. Three of the vehicles were unlocked.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Several people throughout the country learned the hard way that their identities were stolen when a woman was arrested in Alpharetta with credit cards she opened in their names. On Sept. 18, employees of the Navy Federal Credit Union on Crabapple Road said a woman walked into the branch and asked to take out a $28,000 car loan. She handed employees two forms of identification – a United States Air Force military ID and a Maryland driver’s license. The license was for an “Audrina Leann Paige” and the military ID was clearly forged, bank officials said. The reporting police officer confirmed the ID was clearly

Man blames ‘those darn kids’ MILTON, Ga. – Neighborhood kids are suspected of stealing a hunting blind that was set on a Birmingham Highway property. The victim called police Sept. 15 to say the landowner had given him permission to hunt on the property. He set up a blind Sept. 8 and returned a week later to find it missing. Around the area were reported trash and beer bottles and cans, which the victim told police was likely from kids sneaking onto the site at night.

a fake. “Paige” denied it was fake, however a search of her purse allegedly turned up a Georgia license for a Tracy Nicole Brown, 28, of Conyers. Brown has multiple warrants for her arrest from Rockdale, Cherokee, DeKalb and Cobb counties for forgery and illegal use of credit cards. It was also determined the Social Security number allegedly used by Brown to try an open the loan belonged to a woman in Alabama. She had in her purse several credit cards and store cards for different people and the car she rented was in yet another person’s name. Brown was arrested for forgery, computer forgery, identity fraud and outstanding warrants.

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I have searched for many years. His mom told me that he very much looked after her and they enjoyed spending time together. When I heard that, I knew we had a good match for the paper. Fast forward about a month. My middle-aged, dignified and articulate mom and her son quit. They texted me late at night after they had finished their route and thanked me for having given them the opportunity, but said that after the incidents of the night that they just couldn’t continue. To their credit, they finished the route and, not surprisingly, they had the class and the dignity to not cast stones in anger at what they had encountered. The mom simply said that she was terrified and just didn’t think she could face any similar encounters. So what happened? There were two incidents, and I share this with you because I want you to realize that the people who are delivering your papers to you every week – all 400plus subdivisions and more than 70,000 homes – are no different than your son or daughter, mother or father, neighbor or close friend. About half of them are moms with young kids in school who do yeoman’s work balancing their duties as wife, school mom, newspaper delivery person, PTA president, good neighbor, deacon and friend. Some are retired couples, and they deliver your paper because they want to stay busy and they want to do something together. I’ll never forget the woman who came to me after her husband died to tell me how grateful she was for my having given her their route. “That was the most precious time in my life, delivering the papers with him every week,” she told me. “I had no idea he was going to die of cancer, and if we hadn’t been delivering your paper, I would not have had that time with him to talk and just be together.”

I want to ask you to show more kindness, patience and empathy. Some of your delivery folks have practically raised their kids doing their routes. I have one mom who used to drive with two toddlers in their car seats in the back – plus another two or three in school too. I have no idea how she did it or does it. In several cases, entire families deliver your paper to you and have, in one case, for over 20 years. The folks who are delivering your papers are some of the hardest working people I have ever met in my life. And I think they are probably some of the nicest I have ever had the pleasure to know. I will tell you, they inspire me as much as anyone ever has. So what occurred on the delivery route that night that made my mom and her son feel like they could no longer work this job? Well a man got in front of their car and just started screaming at my mom and her son – cursing her out and threatening her because she was “trespassing in his neighborhood” (on the public road). Then he kicked in the side of her car before she had the chance to leave. This was not the first time something like this had happened. The other incident was more benign. A woman walking her dog shined a flashlight into the windshield and my mom couldn’t see. She thought she was going to run off the road. The same woman called me the next day to complain about my mom speeding in her neighborhood so, yes, I realize that there are usually two sides to every story. What you see often depends on what you have seen. I get that. After I gave my mom a

couple days, I asked her again if she was sure she wanted to quit the route. She said that she had not changed her mind. The next day, I reached out to her a third time and said, “I understand. Let me know if you want me to call you later if I get a better, friendlier route open … like a Windward or something.” She thought about it for a moment and then answered, “That would be great.” That would be great. So I told you this story because I want you to have patience and maybe respect for the folks who deliver your newspaper. But more than that, I want to ask you to show more kindness, patience and empathy for everyone around you. Don’t honk your horn. Don’t lose patience with the older driver in front of you. Don’t hurt someone with Twitter or Facebook or texting. Don’t be in such a hurry that you have to be rude or ugly to someone. Slow down. These are not easy times in which we live. It is so very hard today – especially for our young people. And the example you set for them, they will emulate. If you are not kind, they will not be kind. If you are rude and hurtful, they will be rude and hurtful. If you abuse yourself with drugs and alcohol, so will they. I promise. You personally – your actions – do make a difference. We are all painting on the same canvas and your brush strokes will last forever. Paint something beautiful. Try to make this world we share better – not worse. We all have to live here. Let me leave you with two thoughts on my radar screen: “It is always better, no matter what excuse there is for not being kind, to be kind, to be loving.” – Viggo Mortensen in an interview about his role in the movie “The Road” “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – Anonymous

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Full weekend ahead for Milton and Alpharetta NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Milton and Alpharetta are both in for a busy weekend on Oct. 5-6. The near future holds the 8th annual Scarecrow Harvest, the Alpharetta Brew Moon Festival, Crabapple Fest and the annual Hembree Farm Flea Fling. The Scarecrow Harvest will show off scarecrow creations submitted by elementary school classrooms on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Alpharetta City Hall at 2 South Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking will be available at City Hall, the Milton Center and the Old Roswell Street parking lot. Assorted activities and opportunities such as hay rides and face painting will be provided at the Scarecrow Harvest for free as well. Crabapple Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple on the same day. The festival combines the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival into one big destination festival. Antiques and art from hundreds of vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts and rides and activities for the children will be featured. Beer and wine will also be available for the first time in the festival grounds. Free parking is available at Milton High School, Northwestern Middle School, Crabapple Crossing Elementary School and Crabapple Baptist Church. Three shuttles will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist with transportation from parking to the fun. The third annual Alpharetta Brew Moon Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 5 as well from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in historic downtown Alpharetta around Milton Avenue. Listen to live music and buy brew, wine and food from some of Alpharetta’s restaurants as the city comes togeth-

er for one big street party. Last but not least of the local festivals, the Roswell Historical Society will present the annual Hembree Farm Flea Fling at historic Hembree Farm. Gently used books, household goods, jewelry, sports, lawn and garden, furniture, toys, antiques and more have been collected and contributed. Free parking will be available on the grounds located at 775 Hembree Road in Roswell. All proceeds support the restoration of the 1835 Hembree Farm historic site. For those looking to make a mini road trip out of the weekend, Stone Mountain will be kicking off its annual Pumpkin Festival, featuring a variety of pumpkin-themed games and events. If you’re torn between staying in town or going to Stone Mountain, don’t fret: the Pumpkin Festival will be happening every weekend at Stone Mountain Park until Oct. 28. Closer to home, in Cum-

ming at the Cumming Fairgrounds is the Country Fair and Festival, which will have all the expected festival fare, plus a parade, bull riding and even a chainsaw carving performance. – Madison Thorburn-Gundlach

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