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Flight field draws thousands Model airplane enthusiasts show support for club FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Model Aviators’ open house on Sept. 28 was a huge success, organizers say. The Georgia Model Aviators (GMA) in Forsyth County, which meets on a 65-acre Forsyth County property, has a membership of about 300 pilots from across North Atlanta. The airfield is located at 8250 Old Federal Road, Ball
Ground, in north Forsyth. “We welcomed several thousand visitors, many stayed all day long,” said David Roberts, a lead event organizer and GMA training coordinator. “The flight line was constantly active, so guests got an eyeful.” The event also raised about $3,000 for the Independence Fund to help buy a specialized wheelchair for a United States veteran severely injured in the line of duty. Visit www.gmarc.com for more information about the club and airfield. -Aldo Nahed
Drug awareness event calls on parents Goal to educate public, ‘help stop drug use, drive it out of community’ ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Most children are pretty savvy about drugs, it’s the parents who are sometimes clueless about use and addiction. That’s the thinking behind a community drug awareness event taking place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan
Boulevard. Community leaders will hold the free event aimed at parents. “We started talking about how many kids were on drugs and parents who didn’t have a clue and didn’t know which way to go,” said Cindy Jones Mills, a Forsyth County commissioner who is helping to organize the event. “We want to better educate the public and parents in particular, and
Drug slang Heroin: smack, horse, mud, brown sugar, junk, black tar and big h. Cocaine: Coke, snow, nose candy, flake, blow, big c, lady, white, snowbirds and powder. Crack Cocaine: crack, rock, freebase, cookie. Amphetamines: speed, uppers, ups, black beauties, pep pills, co-pilots, bumblebees, hearts and footballs. Methamphetamines: crank, crystal meth, crystal methadrine, and speed. Marijuana: pot, reefer, grass, weed, dope, ganja, Mary Jane, or sinsemilla, urb. Molly: Short for molecular, is the form of the popular club drug MDMA, which, in pill form, is known as ecstasy and is often mixed with other substances, such as caffeine. we can help stop it and drive it out of our community.” All are welcome to the free event that will feature former
Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher John Smoltz as the featured speaker, a panel of experts that parents can ask questions of
and real stories from parents who are dealing with children
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CUMMING, Ga. — A man called a woman and said if she did not pay $2,000 for a missed federal jury summons, she would be sent to jail, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 6000 block of Hendrix Road told deputies a man who identified himself as “Tom Wilson from the Forsyth County Courthouse” called her Sept. 26. He told her she had missed a federal jury summons and
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Deputies chase down fleeing suspect CUMMING, Ga. — A resident in the 4000 block of Chestnut Springs Court reported two suspicious men in the area at about 6:30 a.m. Sept. 27. When Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found the two men sitting on a curb in the subdivision. One man lived in the subdivision and said they had just gotten back from playing cards all night. He gave the deputies a Georgia State Correctional Release identification card. The other man said he did not have ID and gave the deputies information that did not register in their database. While deputies reentered the man’s information, he stood up and ran into the backyard of a home. Deputies chased and followed the man as he jumped over a 6-foot fence. A deputy fell down a shallow embankment behind the fence and the suspect got
had a warrant for her arrest. He said she had three hours to settle the warrant by paying a $2,000 fine. If she did not, then he would send Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies to her house and take her to jail where she would remain until her Oct. 23 court date. He said she could only pay with a debit card or a Green Dot card, and could not hang up the phone until the money was sent.
She said she went to two banks to transfer money and then to a convenience store to buy four Green Dot cards. All the while, he stayed on the phone with her. He said she could not tell anyone who she was on the phone with and that she needed to drive carefully. He said if she were pulled over, she would get arrested for the warrant. After she read the numbers off from the back of the Green
Dot cards, he said she had to report to him the next day. She called her family once she got off the phone with the caller and they said she had been scammed. The woman told deputies she had been struggling financially after her husband passed away and she suffered a broken leg. She said she was terrified and believed if she was arrested that she would lose everything.
away. Deputies began to clear the area, but were unable to relocate the suspect. Soon after, a 911 call came in about a man running around a home in the Copper Creek subdivision. Deputies found Xavier Sethea, 21, hiding under a porch and arrested him. Sethea was charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer and obstruction of criminal investigation, both misdemeanors, and was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.
employee confronted her. She told the employee she stole the items and urinated in the fitting room. Tiffany Bozarth, 36, was charged with public intoxication and shoplifting, misdemeanors, and taken to Cumming Police Department.
been missing, but the owner said he was unsure at the time.
Shoplifter urinates in fitting room CUMMING, Ga. — A woman was caught shoplifting and admitted to urinating in the fitting rooms and on herself, according to a Cumming Police incident report. The lost prevention officer of Kohl’s, 1615 Market Place Boulevard, told officers a woman took six jewelry items and two fragrance items worth $454 and shoved them in her purse Sept. 27. The employee said she then stumbled into the fitting room where she urinated. She left the fitting room and continued to stumble around as others noticed her behavior. She attempted to leave the store without paying, but the
Liquor store burglarized, $1.7K stolen CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a liquor store and stole $1,700 in cash and 15 cartons of cigarettes, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On Oct. 5, officers were dispatched to Beverage Depot, 2536 Atlanta Road, in reference to an alarm. When officers arrived, they saw the back door open and the power had been cut off. While clearing the store, officers said a ceiling tile was missing and the camera wires had been cut. Officers checked the roof and saw several boards missing from the gable area. Video surveillance did not show anyone, but the time stamp showed at about 1:40 a.m. the power cut off. The owner inventoried the office and said $1,700 in cash and 15 cartons of cigarettes were missing. Also, four bottles of high-end liquor may have
Angry neighbor fights back CUMMING, Ga. — After an ongoing dispute regarding damaged property, a man allegedly trespassed in his neighbor’s yard and broke off tree limbs, according to a Forsyth Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 9000 block of Preserve Trail told deputies her neighbor jumped the fence of her property and broke a limb from a tree planted in her yard on Oct. 3. The woman said her neighbor was upset that her landscape company cut down some plants that were allegedly in his property without permission. Two witnesses told deputies the neighbor cursed at the woman, and because she had damaged his property, he was going to damage hers, the report said. He allegedly broke about three limbs from her 2-yearold Redbud tree valued at about $200. When deputies asked the neighbor about the incident, he denied entering her property and damaging the tree limbs. Deputies told the neighbor not to take matter into his hands and call the sheriff’s office should another dispute arise.
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44, of Castlemaine Court, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 25 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Morgan Jade Casey, 21, of Whispering Circle, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 26 on Jot Em Down ►► Road in Gainesville for DUI, failure to maintain lane, failure to carry license and operating a vehicle while text messaging. ►► Jeffrey William Puckett, 27, of Dawsonville was arrested Sept. 27 on Jot Em Down Road in Cumming for DUI and suspended license.
Drug arrests ►► Chad M. Christian, 37, of
Cleveland, Ga., was arrested Sept. 24 on Settingdown Road
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in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and misrepresentation of registration. ►► Gaven Greenberg, 21, of Columns Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 20 on Mary Alice Road in Cumming for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, giving false information to law enforcement and failure to maintain insurance. ►► Laura D. Barnett, 28, of Park Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 26 on Johnson Drive in Cumming for possession of heroin, possession of drug-related items, drugs not kept in the original container and suspended license. ►► Earl Alfonso Fletcher, 38, of Lawrenceville was arrested Sept. 27 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, attempting to elude police, taillight requirement, failure to maintain lane, suspended license, failure to obey a traffic control device and wanted person. ►► Ricki Shaquille Mathis, 19, of Ashley Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 29 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana.
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Fire Prevention week raises awareness FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During the week of Oct. 6, agent Scott Hansard of Hansard Insurance Agency partnered with the Georgia Arson Control Board to remind citizens of Forsyth County about Fire Prevention Week. The week raised awareness of the danger of structure fires and encouraged community members to remember the important preventative steps they can take. Hansard’s partnership focused on preventing the leading causes of home fires: cooking, heating and electrical equipment, as well as candles
A few fire safety tips can go a long way in protecting your family.” Scott Hansard Hansard Insurance Agency
and smoking materials. “A few fire safety tips can go a long way in protecting your family,” Hansard said. He offered tips that include making sure that you have a working smoke detector with fresh batteries, staying in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food and replacing
or repairing damaged or loose electrical cords. The partnership also focuses on fighting arson. By reporting potential arson, you can help stop fires before they start. If you have information leading to an arrest and conviction of an arsonist, call the arson hotline at 1-800-282-5804. —McKenzie Cunningham
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Construction begins on downtown parking facility Parking facility is first of two to be constructed downtown FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Construction of the first of two new parking facilities to be built in downtown Cumming began Oct. 15. The parking facilities are part of the new courthouse and jail project, funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VII program. The first parking facility to be built will be located at the intersection of Castleberry Road and Maple Street. Because of the construction, the number of available parking spaces in the lot on that site will be reduced. Weekday, daytime public parking spaces are available at several locations near the County Administration Building. Look for the parking spaces
A rendering of the Forsyth County Courthouse and jail that are being built in downtown Cumming. marked with a red dot in designated lots. For those receiving a summons for jury duty, beginning
with the Oct. 28 jury summons day, designated parking and shuttling will be available. Parking will be available in
a designated area of the Cumming Fairgrounds parking lot off of Castleberry Road across from the fairgrounds lot. From this parking area, those summoned for jury duty may choose to ride a shuttle or walk to the County Administration Building. The shuttle will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on jury summons days only for travel between the designated parking area and the County Administration Building. Those summoned for jury duty should allow extra time in the morning and be prepared to show their jury summons to board the shuttle. Construction of the second parking facility, located near the County Administration Building, is expected to begin
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County, J.C. enter into fire agreement By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County and Johns Creek fire departments entered into a mutual aid agreement
for fire and emergency medical services. The memorialized document says that if a firefighter is injured while in another jurisdiction, that firefighter is under its municipality’s juris-
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diction. This means that if a firefighter from Johns Creek is injured while attending to a fire in Forsyth County, the fire department in Johns Creek would be held responsible for injuries, said Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “There shall be no liability imposed on any party or its personnel for failure to respond to requests for aid. Every employee shall be deemed to be the employee and agent of his/her regular employer, and under no circumstance shall any employee be deemed to be an employee or agent of any entity other than his/her
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Continued from Page 1 addicted to drugs. Although final details are not completely finalized, the event brings together Forsyth County government, the school system, judicial system, DUI Court, Drug Court, the solicitor’s office and sheriff’s office officials. The school system is going to help spread the word to parents and help with marketing the event to the community. Mills said the goal is to help parents recognize signs or to look for signs; things they can do, “pointing them in the right direction, giving them options.” At least three recent overdose deaths are linked to heroin. According to sheriff’s office incident reports, on Aug. 15, an affluent 16-year-old high school student was found dead at his home. Two other
regular employer,” the document says. Bowman said that injuries to firefighters do occur. Bowman said a Forsyth County Fire Department firefighter was injured Oct. 7 in an apartment fire, 225 Nancy Lane in Cumming, which killed a 78-year-old wheelchairbound man, identified as Allen Dean Boyd. Boyd was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The Forsyth County firefighter was treated and released for smoke inhalation at Northside Hospital-Forsyth. The fire in Cumming was deemed accidental. adult males – 22 and 27 years old – have also died because of heroin overdose in the last year. “I think our timing is perfect,” Mills said. “We are doing something. We are not trying to sweep it under the rug and pretend that it’s not there. We want to bring light to it.” In the week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 25, schools throughout the county will take part in the Red Ribbon Week campaign that aims to educate youth about drugs prevention. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. School officials say they will do their part, but parents with children in the fourth grade and up should plan to attend the event on Nov. 5. “It’s affecting younger and younger kids,” Mills said. “I think this is way too important for the community… drugs are evolving so quickly.”
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The new animal shelter will be located on County Way off Ga. 400 in north Forsyth County.
Animal shelter receives $20K boost for cat cages Humane Society, Friends of Animal Shelter donate $10K each By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The county animal shelter has received a $20,000 boost from the community that will add cat cages to the new facility. On Oct. 8, Forsyth Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt told commissioners two different groups donated $10,000 each that will enable
the county to add 24 cat cages back into the budget and into the project. The Humane Society of Forsyth County donated $10,000, and the newly formed Friends of Forsyth County Animal Shelter donated another $10,000. The new infusion increased the budget for the animal shelter. The new animal shelter will
be located on County Way off Ga. 400 in northern Forsyth County and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2014. It is estimated to cost the county about $690,000 the first year to operate the shelter, which includes a new truck. The approximately 13,700-square-foot facility broke ground in March and was designed by RKS Green
Consulting and Shelterplanners.com. The general contractor for the project is CRS Building Corporation. The new shelter will replace the current arrangement in which the county contracts out shelter operations located at 1904 Old Atlanta Road. Since the 1980s, the county has had an agreement with Dr. Lanier and Annette Orr, who have provided animal shelter services for the community. Forsyth County’s new
animal shelter construction is funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VII program. Heading the project is the Animal Control and Shelter Advisory Committee, a group formed to help ensure the project was undertaken in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The animal shelter committee will hold their next meeting Oct. 16.
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Former local chef releases new cookbook FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Scott Wilson, former owner of the personal chef service Healthy Home Cooking in Cumming and Alpharetta, has released a new cookbook titled “The Legacy Garden.” Wilson will be returning to Alpharetta to promote the book on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bistro, at 6535 Shiloh Road, Suite 700. Samples will be offered of a few of the recipes, and the book will be available for purchase. “The Legacy Garden” features 130 recipes of traditional and new Southern family favorites. Scott wrote the book with his mother, who maintains a 2-acre garden with his father in southwest Alabama. While living in Cumming, Scott was president of the Atlanta chapter of the U.S. Personal Chefs Association and was also named their Chef of
the Year. He also served on the program advisory board for the Culinary Department of the Arts Institute of Atlanta. His previous cookbooks are “Dining Under the Magnolia,” “Healthy Home Cooking” and “Eating Healthy, Eating Right.” For more information, visit www.thelegacygardencookbook.com —McKenzie Cunningham
Toastmasters member wins speech contest CUMMING, Ga. — Scott Miller, a member of the Community Voice Toastmasters Club in Cumming, won the local Humorous Speech Contest on Sept. 14, at the Northside-Forsyth Hospital meeting room. Miller moved on and competed Toastmasters District 44 Division H contest on Saturday, Oct 5, held at the Suwanee Library and came in fourth place. Community Voice Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization open to the community, and invites guests to join to learn how to effectively communicate in business, fam-
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Girl Scouts awarded high honors By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Several honorable leaders of tomorrow walked away Oct. 6 with the highest awards Girl Scouts can offer. Forsyth South Service Unit held a Court of Awards ceremony at Sharon Elementary School, 3595 Old Atlanta Road in Suwanee, for members in six Girl Scout troops who received the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. “We hope that all the girls here will continue to have a great time, and they will learn so many things,” said Troop 1389 Leader Kathy Howard. “We hope that you stick with Girl Scouts as long as you can and go for the gold.” Howard said Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will hold a more formal ceremony at the Fox Theater in March for the Gold Award recipients, but invited those Gold Award winners back to talk about their projects to younger Scouts. “These older girls are fantastic role models for the younger girls,” Howard said. “They should all be proud of their efforts working within Forsyth County to help make the world a better place.”
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Bronze, Silver and Gold Award winners stand together to conclude the ceremony. This year, Girl Scouts awarded Amanda Smith of South Forsyth High School its highest scouting honor, the Gold Award. Smith researched, designed and installed a butterfly garden at Fideles Christian School. The school plans to use it as an outdoor classroom and incorporate it into the science curriculum for students. “Learning to not take rejection as defect is easier said than done,” Smith said about her project. “But if I am
standing here today, there is definitely proof that even I can get over rejection and make something happen.” Girls Scouts honored the Silver Award to seventh- and eighth-graders from two troops. Clara Kovacevich of Troop 14222 partnered with the Forsyth County Humane Society by collecting old lines, working at pet adoptions and socializing with the cats. Makenzi Petrin of Troop 13839 hosted a holiday cel-
ebration for children from Supporting Adoption and Foster Families Together (SAFFT) House where the kids made crafts and cards for their foster families. Aubrey Howard, Tara Patterson and Catherine Anne Organ of Troops 14222 and 13839 created an etiquette program for young girls teaching good manners through the use of puppetry, songs and crafts. Troops 13730 and 10806 won the Bronze Award, which is typically for fourth- and
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents who have been holding off on registering their boat might not want to hold out much longer. Georgia boat owners with expired registrations are encouraged to renew their boat decals before Oct. 24, when a new state law adding a $10 late fee for registration renewal after expiration will be implemented. “The 2013 legislature passed a new law that encourages timely registration,” said Dan Forster, director of the Wildlife Resources Division. “Often boat owners put off registration until just before July Fourth or other major summer holidays, and the resulting rush creates a backlog for all wishing to renew their registrations and for persons trying to register a new boat to use for the holidays. “This new law will help encourage boat owners to register throughout the year, resulting in better service for all,” Forster said. Boat registrations are good for three years and expire on the last day of the owner’s birth month in the third year of registration. The new law adds a $10 fee if the registration renewal is mailed or completed by
telephone or using the online registration after the expiration date. This requirement will be enforced beginning Oct. 24. In an effort to notify boat owners about their expiring registrations, the Wildlife Resources Division mails a renewal notice the first week of the month before expiration (approximately 55 days in advance). Registration renewal notices mailed Sept. 1 for Oct. 31 boat expirations will have a notice about the new late fee. Transferring ownership of a vessel? This law additionally allows new owners of used boats that have an existing Georgia registration to receive three full
years of registration at transfer and eliminates the transfer fee. This transfer provision also begins Oct. 24. “This new transfer provision giving three full years of registration at transfer will save money for most boat owners,” said Forster. How to renew, transfer or register a new boat New boat registrations and transfers of ownership for boats with existing Georgia registrations may be done by mail or telephone (1-800-3662661). The late fee does not apply to ownership transfers or new Georgia boat registrations. Boat registration renewals may be returned with renewal form by mail, or done by tele-
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If you go What: Redneck Bash with Jeff Foxworthy to benefit American Cancer Society Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 7745 Majors Rd., Cumming When: 6 p.m. Oct. 27 Cost: $80 per ticket, $750 for a table of 10 Information: Visit relayforlife.org/erniejohnsontourney for ticket information.
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speaker who is a survivor of cancer. The proceeds from the bash will be going to the ACA, which uses the money it receives to fund various endeavors including cancer research, lodging for cancer patients who travel for treatment, transportation
to treatment centers and support programs for patients and survivors. “We’re really excited about it,” said Richardson. “It’s really taken off in the community. We’ve not had something quite like this in Forsyth County.”
in, [something] anybody would feel comfortable coming to.” And thus, Jeff Foxworthy entered the picture. Jeff Foxworthy, perhaps best known for his “You might be a redneck if…” one liners, is the feature of the event, but there are also other aspects to the bash. Starting off the festivities will be a barbecue buffet,
Recycle electronics event Oct. 26 Accepted items include computers, stereos, cellphones and more FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Make a positive impact on the environment this fall by recycling your old electronics during the upcoming Keep Forsyth County Beautiful “E-Recycle” event. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot 3 at 235 Castleberry Road. Accepted items for recycling include laptops, stereos, CD players, cellphones, microwaves, cameras and more. The minimum donation per carload drop-off is $5, while an additional $10 fee will apply for each television.
“We are very proud to offer this event to the community,” said Tammy Wright, environmental program manager. “By recycling their old electronics, residents can remove unwanted items from their home while also making a difference in our environment.” Some items, such as wooden console televisions, projector televisions, toaster ovens and refrigerators, will not be accepted during the event. For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, visit www.forsythco.com or call 770-205-4573. -Caitlin Wagenseil
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be undertaken later this year, but the volunteers enabled it to be completed much sooner. “Now our trail visitors have an improved trail route through that area,” said Matthew Pate, outdoor division manager. “The volunteers’ assistance was greatly appreciated.” —McKenzie Cunningham
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most students. The school with the most students receives a plaque to place in their school, a photo of their school’s runners and SO athletes, their picture in the paper and the honor of being a SO Forsyth Bronze Sponsor for a year. SO Forsyth also invites Special Olympians to participate in a T-shirt art contest. The winner’s design will be displayed on the front of the SO Forsyth 5K T-shirt and the winner will receive a $25 gift card. Special Olympics Forsyth serves more than 300 athletes
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Eagle Scout recognized by commissioners FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their Oct. 3 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of Eagle Scout Brian J. Shin. Shin was presented with a resolution from the commissioners in recognition of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Shin is a member of Troop 10 in the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is a graduate of South Forsyth High School. —McKenzie Cunningham
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Soldiers graduate basic combat training COLUMBIA, S.C. – Several local residents have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During nine weeks of training, these soldiers received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat and more. Recent basic combat training graduates include: Army Pvt. Johnathan P. Fossan is the son of Cammy McDonald and stepson of James McDonald, both of Cumming. He is also the son of Danny Fossan of Sacramento, Calif. Army Pvt. Trey P. Aune is a 2012 graduate of Forsyth Central High School in Cumming. Army National Guard Pfc. Tyler P. Brown is the son of Tami and Stephen Brown of Roswell. He is a 2011 graduate of Roswell High School. Army National Guard Spec. Lucia G. Caltabiano is a 2008 graduate of Centennial High School in Alpharetta. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Army Spec. Paxton K. Campbell is the son of Vivian Stopak of Vestavia Hills, Ala., and Glenn Campbell of Roswell. He is a 2005 graduate of St. Francis High School in Alpharetta and earned a bach-
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Airmen graduate basic military training SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The following local residents have graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Recent graduates include: Air Force Airman Dennis P. Moore, a 2011 graduate of South Forsyth High School in Cumming, is the son of Vicki Harris of Cumming and David Moore of Hull. Air Force Airman Joanna M. Byrd, the daughter of Patricia Wallis of Cumming, is a 2010 graduate of Forsyth Central High School in Cumming. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Alan J. Kempa is the son of Dale and MariaGlenda Kempa of Cumming. Air Force Airman Richard D. Beecher is the son of Jutta Geers of Cumming and Ronnie Beecher of Cussetta. Air Force Airman Ryan M. Palermo is the son of Mike and Diane Palermo of Cumming.
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Cadets graduate ROTC leader training FORT KNOX, Ky. – Two local students have graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader’s Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer. Cadets receive training in fundamental military skills, Army values, ethics, Warrior ethos, basic rifle marksmanship, small arms tactics, weapons training, combat water survival training, rappelling, land navigation and squad-level operations field training. Glenn D. Campanella is a student at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. He is the son of Elizabeth Campanella and a 2002 graduate of Centennial High School in Roswell. Army Cadet Lucas L. Cioffi is a student at the University of Georgia. He is the son of Kathy and Ron Cioffi of Johns Creek and a 2009 graduate from Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek.
Ward completes Navy basic training GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Navy Seaman Natasha R. Ward, daughter of Marlise M. Le’Mon of Lawrenceville and Craig L. Jackson of Suwanee, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Ward completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety.
Bronston graduates Officer Candidate School COLUMBUS, Ga. – Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Kurtis C. Bronston has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning in Columbus, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During OCS, candidates are tested on leadership skills and teamwork abilities required of a commissioned officer. Students learn to utilize acquired skills to function in “leader and follower” positions in squad and platoon-sized elements and evaluated in various leadership garrison positions while in a stressful and demanding field environment. Bronston is the son of Thomas and Jennifer Bronston of Cumming. His wife, Victoria, is the daughter of George and Judy Richter of Savannah. He is a 2002 graduate of South Forsyth High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2009 from the North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega.
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Maggie Baxter, a freshman at Lambert High School, is enjoying her first year of fencing and says her favorite part is the adrenaline rush she gets at tournaments.
Fencing tournament at Centennial draws hundreds JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Centennial High School hosted the Georgia High School Fencing League Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 28. The six-hour event hosted about 100 fencers from eight different schools. The schools represented at the tournament included Pope, Johns Creek, Centennial, Roswell, Lambert, South Forsyth, Pinecrest and Milton high schools. “I enjoy the fact that fencing is more of a thinking sport, and I like that it’s
very individual,” said Jordan Hirsch, a freshman at Milton High School “You don’t have to depend on anyone but yourself.” Shivani Bhagat, a sophomore at South Forsyth, added that the atmosphere and people at fencing tournaments are interesting and kind. “One of my favorite parts about fencing is getting to meet the awesome competitors,” Bhagat said. Visit http://www.ghsfl.net/ for more information. -Julia Potapoff
CUMMING, Ga. — Instead of sitting at home passing out candy this Halloween, Forsyth Central High School is inviting the community to its spooky production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” In the spirit of Halloween, theater-goers are encouraged to dress up for the Oct. 31 performance, where prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes. Adam Pingel, “Macbeth” director, said the show is a perfect Halloween night activity full of sword play, tricks and special effects, including holographic images of the actors portraying ghosts. “The show will be exciting to watch from an audience standpoint,” Pingel said. In addition to the 7 p.m. performance on Halloween, the show also runs at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 and 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 at the school, 520 Tribble Gap Road. Although the play typically runs more than two hours, Central’s production is condensed to a one-act, onehour show. The school plans to perform this at the Georgia
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presale options. “Many builders in Atlanta could only offer presale options,” Fink said. “Combined with our key locations, we’ve seen great success.” Fink said the builder has more than 10 upcoming communities planned to open for sales within the next three months to a year. “Some of our communities are in the early stages of development and some, like Crabapple Crossroads in Milton, are almost finished,” she said. Fink said that community has sold quickly. “People are attracted to this community because of its diversity in spacious home designs, upscale interiors, low-maintenance care and the walkable lifestyle it provides,” she said. Fink said the builder has an additional community in the works for Milton. “The Reserve at Providence is an upcoming gated community with home sites on over an acre of land,” she said. Ruth’s Farm, one of the builder’s Alpharetta communities at the intersection of Mayfield and Bethany roads, is still in the development stage with plans to begin home construction later this year. “All home designs were developed for Ruth’s Farm specifically,” Fink said.
The Providence Group will build homes similar to these in Alpharetta and Forsyth County. She said the community will offer homes with up to five bedrooms and some will have optional third-level bonus rooms and additional space for media or exercise rooms. Their other Alpharetta location, Bethany Commons, only has four home sites left. The final phase of their Johns Creek townhome community, Arlington Pointe, is under construction and presales are available. Bellmoore Park, a luxury home community in Johns Creek will be a gated community featuring an amenities-focused lifestyle with over 600 homes. “Development on this community is planned to begin later this year with actual home construction sometime in mid-2014,” Fink said. Fink said the Roswell townhome community, New Haven Walk, only has two homes left.
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Owner R. Jean Ramsey said that the business expanded booths in September. The shabby chic business also offers traditional furniture, art and home accessories. Shabby Chic has expanded its space to include dealer booths and a back room with a wide selection of vintage furniture and accessories. The boutique is located at 11877 Douglas Road in Johns Creek and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is closed Monday. Call 770-619-0005 or email shabby111chic@aol.com for more information.
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Job fair to bring out dozens of employers ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking “Mini” Job Fair, sponsored by Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Rotarians, will take place on Monday, Oct. 28. The fair, which brings out about 300 participants, begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m. View the event agenda at www.rumcjobnetworking.com. Sign up to attend via email at jobnetworking@ rumc.com or call 404-604-7830. Among the employers are General Motors, Randstad Staffing, Ackerman Security Systems, Comcast Cable and several others.
Dr. Padove joins Northside Hospital cardiovascular care ATLANTA — Dr. Kimberly Champney and Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Care in Sandy Springs welcomed Dr. Lee Padove to the full-service cardiology practice. For more than 20 years, Padove has provided cardiovascular care in private practice in Atlanta and on the medical staff at Northside Hospital. “I am happy to join Dr. Champney PADOVE and I look forward to continuing the tradition she started of providing patients with excellent personalized cardiovascular care,” said Padove. Padove has been recognized by Super Doctors, Best Doctors, as one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Top Doctors” and Atlanta Magazine’s “Top Doctors.” Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Care is located at 980 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 520, in Atlanta. For more information, call 404-303-3320.
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Beleza Salon opens in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — Beleza Salon and Boutique has opened its doors in Roswell. Owners Kai and Tony Marrs said they opened their doors at 1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 181, Roswell, in August to have the opportunity to show their expertise in color and highlight services, trendy haircuts, customized keratin treatments, extensions and updos. New client specials are available. The salon is open flexible hours Tuesday through Saturday. Call 770-649-9996 or visit http://www.belezasalon. com for more information.
Historic Roswell Antique Market to close ROSWELL, Ga. — After 20 years, Historic Roswell Antique Market is closing its doors. The business owner, Jim Dinnen, said the closure is because Fulton County Schools plan to build a new elementary school on the property next year. Dealers are marking down their items, Dinnen said, so there will be some great deals between now and Christmas. The market is located 1207 Alpharetta Street in Roswell. Visit www.roswellantiques.com or call 770587-5259.
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Burkard recognized as top long-term care professional
Community Bankers Association elects Serff to board
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eric Burkard, long-term care planning specialist for the mid-South office of Genworth Financial, has been recognized nationally as a leading longterm care insurance professional in Georgia. The Alpharetta professional was recognized by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, BUKARD the national trade organization, as the recipient of the industry’s 2013 Achievement Award. “There are currently 40,000 insurance and financial professionals who market long-term care insurance,” said Jesse Slome, the association’s executive director. “To be recognized among the leading professionals within a state is certainly an important distinction.”
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Brad Serff, president and chief executive officer of Providence Bank in Alpharetta, was elected to the board of directors of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as member at large. Serff was also named chairman of the CBA Member Services Committee. SERFF Nominations were announced last month at CBA’s 45th annual meeting and trade show. His term began Oct. 1. “Our membership has elected some of Georgia’s most qualified banking executives to serve on the CBA board,” said Rob Braswell, president and CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “Their experience, insight and leadership will be invaluable to our association in the coming year.” For more information, visit www.cbaofga.com.
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Gwinnett Tech readying Alpharetta campus By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Gwinnett Technical College will soon begin construction on a campus in Alpharetta that officials say could accommodate up to 10,000 students when completely developed. The 25-acre North Fulton campus will be at the intersection of Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400, across from the Avalon development. David McCulloch, vice president of economic development for Gwinnett Tech, said that while the construction schedule is still being decided, it’s expected to begin in mid-2014. McCulloch said that there’s no doubt the addition of the new campus will generate positive impact and begin a ripple of positive effects for the community. “The presence of a highly skilled workforce attracts new business and industry, and supports the expansion of current enterprises — an additional economic impact to the community and residents alike,” McCulloch said. The college’s operations spending and payroll will also be a plus to the area, McCulloch added. And the addition of a technical college campus in Alpharetta will bring many benefits to students in the area. “For individual students, the new campus will make college and career
A rendering of the new Gwinnett Tech campus in Alpharetta. education much more accessible in terms of a physical location,” McCulloch said. Gwinnett Tech also offers dual enrollment options for high school students, which McCulloch said has been eagerly embraced in North Fulton. While initial course offerings for the new campus are still being determined, officials expect programs to
4 tips to surviving a home inspection It can be very stressful to have an inspector come in and tell you everything that is wrong with your home. A good inspector will set expectations with the buyers, and sellers if present, to point out that every item on the list isn’t necessarily a major point of concern. But prior to getting the inspection report, there are several things a seller can do to help “survive” the ordeal:
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Set your expectations in advance It’s the inspector’s job to find things wrong. If your home is more than a few years old, there will be items wrong with your home. It’s no big deal, no matter a 10 item or 50 item list.
Have your home pre-inspected It may seem like double the work, but having it pre-inspected and repairing those items in advance will prevent anything of concern showing up on the buyer’s inspection report and may save a lot of heartache down the road.
Preventative maintenance Perform all of your normal maintenance before you list your home, if you haven’t already. Change air filters, clean vents, check for wood rot and fix doors that don’t latch properly. Walk the entire interior and exterior and be critical.
Hire it out Once you have the needed list of repairs agreed upon, hire a handyman or contract to do the punch out. Selling your home and moving can be a stressful and time consuming thing. Don’t add to your stress by thinking you’re going to replace that rotted wood and paint.
include computer information systems, logistics, accounting, business management, marketing management, patient care technician, early childhood education and more. The first classes are anticipated to begin at the Alpharetta campus in January 2016, and in its first year, should serve approximately 1,500 students. “This is great for our community
because it offers opportunities for our young people to get certification and training in different fields to prepare them for quality, high paying jobs,” said state Sen. Brandon Beach. “We need to constantly be on the cutting edge of technology, and this campus is going to do that for us.” For more information, visit www. gwinnetttech.edu or call 770-962-7580.
Attracting millennials to your small business Do you have plans in place to recruit millennials to your small business? Have you thought through how you are going to attract this “Gen Y” type of talent? Baby boomers are retiring. In fact, over the next five to 10 years, the U.S. will lose 30 to 40 percent of its workforce due to the retirement of this segment. If you don’t have plans to attract millennial talent, you may have difficulty staffing your business. Attracting millennials requires a whole new approach. Big companies like IBM and Deloitte are spending millions of dollars recruiting this segment. Getting in the game requires you to go where the millennials are. Running ads on Career Builder simply won’t cut it. Having a presence on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other social sites are much better places to attract millennials than traditional job search sites. Your message to millennials also needs to be different. They value a work-life balance and enjoy spending time with family and friends. If you don’t position your company’s philosophy on this the right way,
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you won’t get many job applications. Boomers and Gen X employees wouldn’t ask for flextime until they were working for years. Today, the Gen Y crowd demands this on day one. Millennials want to be part of the action in the company, not some “gopher” that does all the menial tasks. Expressing to them that they will get plenty of face time and mentoring with management and the opportunity to make a difference will appeal to them. Attracting millennials is key to ensuring your small business has a strong talent pool. Doing it the right way requires you understand this generation, what they expect and how you can best deliver this.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » A NIGHT IN RIO
A Night in Rio is the second performance of “Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series.” With the combination of samba and jazz, Brazilian performers Sergio Mendes and Eliane Elias will bring the genre of Bossa Nova to life. The culture and sounds of Brazil will be at the audience’s fingertips as they indulge in a night of music and passion like no other. 8 p.m. Oct. 26. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-235-3612 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
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“MYSTIC INDIA”
The extravagant Indian dance and music spectacular, “Mystic India: The World Tour,” has taken the world by storm. Based on the concept of ancient India’s transition into modern India, the show features brilliant artists, more than 500 opulent costumes and stunning visual effects. What makes “Mystic India” unique in its genre of entertainment is its ethnically diverse cast, which brings together an authentic eastern and western influence. 7 p.m. Oct. 20. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
ART » ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS ART SHOW
The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will hold its premier annual members’ juried show Oct. 11-Nov. 13 with 60 works of art available for purchase. Hosted by the Bank of North Georgia, 10446 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Open during regular banking hours. Please call 770-594-6462 or visit rfaa.org.
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CRYSTAL BOWERSOX
Crystal Bowersox’s rich amalgam of blues, folk and rock makes this “American Idol” runner-up one of the most dynamic young voices in music today. Bowersox recently recorded with Garrison Starr for her new album. See her live before she heads off to Broadway to star as Patsy Cline in “Always, Patsy Cline.” 8 p.m. Oct. 26. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-594-6232 or visit roswellpresents.com.
THEATER » “DAVID AND LISA”
The Johns Creek High School Theatre Department will perform the one-act play “David and Lisa.” This play is the touching story of 1960s teenagers who meet each other at a special school for students with mental and emotional challenges. “David and Lisa” is a contender in the Georgia High School Association’s one-act play competition. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-
The City of Roswell will open the Art Center East, home of the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. This facility will be an addition to the Roswell East Park and feature a display of paintings by Alliance members. It will also boast art classes, competitions and exhibitions of original art up for sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19. 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell.
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A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta includes 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
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Pumpkin Mash at the Mayor’s Rockin’ Costume Party. Weekends until Oct. 27. Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays and 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com.
CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL
MEET THE ORCHESTRA
Hosted by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, this event allows students K-8 to learn about the instruments in, and arrangement of, an orchestra. The orchestra will also play a few selections and provide a forum for kids to talk to the musicians. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Shakerag Elementary School, 10885 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please call 678-748-5802 or visit johnscreek symphony.org.
FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE
The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous park designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr., along with more than 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art. There will be a children’s area and local food and beverages. 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 and 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Oct. 20. 1452 Ponce de Leon Ave. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404873-1222 or visit affps.com.
CLASSIC CAR AND HOT ROD SHOW
If you have a passion for classic cars and motorcycles (or own one or more), this is the event for you. This first annual event in Johns Creek, hosted by the Alpharetta-Johns Creek Kiwanis, is an opportunity for you to show off that majestic piece of machinery that you love. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27. 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Please call 678-824-2104 or visit johnscreekkiwanis.org to register.
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HARVEST BALLOON FESTIVAL
Sterling on the Lake hosts the fourth annual Harvest Balloon Festival at the community’s Village Green. Soar into the season with this fall festival that includes balloon rides and family-friendly activities. Hot-air and tethered balloon rides will be available and attendees can enjoy the colorful balloon glow Saturday evening. Other activities include hayrides, hamster ball races and pumpkin carving and painting. 1-8 p.m. Oct. 19. 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch. Please call 678-960-0232 or visit harvestballoonfestival.com.
This ninth annual festival features the best Greek food, music and dancing around. 3 p.m. Oct. 18-20. 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-5250 or visit cumminggreekfestival.com.
JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
More than 100 artists will be showcased on the Atlanta Athletic Club’s fields. Enjoy art, entertainment, food and games. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19-20. 1390 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. Please call 678-512-3200 or visit johnscreekartsfestival.com.
RACE TO RALLY HOPE
Bring the whole family to Race to Rally Hope. Proceeds benefit the Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation’s scholarship to cover therapy costs for children with special needs in Georgia. 11Alive’s Mike Francis will emcee the event. Post-race food provided by Shane’s Rib Shack. 8-10:30 a.m. Oct. 20. 7300 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-662-5947 or visit racetorallyhope.com.
DYSLEXIA DASH 5K
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Join the Fitness Revolution Roswell team as they run the Dyslexia Dash 5K at Riverside Park in Roswell. 8 a.m. Oct. 19. 1575 Old Alabama Rd, Suite 105, Roswell. Please call 404287-2851 or visit fitness revolutionroswell.com.
TRUMPETER LEW SOLOFF
Lew Soloff is a brilliant high-note trumpeter, a distinctive soloist and an expert with the plunger mute. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
HALLOWEEN HIKES
Take your child on a well-lit hike through the forest to meet and learn about woodland creatures. The perfect non-scary Halloween event. 6:30–10 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
5K RUN FOR KIDS’ CHANCE OF GEORGIA
Join the 23rd annual 5K run for Kids’ Chance of Georgia. Kids’ Chance is a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children of Georgia workers who have been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in work-related accidents. 8 a.m. – noon. Oct. 26. 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. Please call 770-933-7767 or visit kidschancega.org.
MAYOR’S annual BBQ BALL
Hosted by Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and benefitting HomeStretch. Featuring vittles from Spiced Right Rib House, the Mill Kitchen, Adele’s Cajun Cuisine and more. 6:30–10 p.m. Oct. 26. 10850 Stroup Road, Roswell. Please call 770-642-9185 or visit homestretch.org.
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Life-long passion for dance becomes career Life-long dancer Niki Jernigan-Watkins had a dream of turning her passion and talent for dance into a teaching career and bringing the magic of dance alive for others. Driven by her passion and talents, Miss Niki as she’s fondly known by students, is realizing that dream for a sixth year running as the owner and artistic director of Cumming Dance Academy. Given her professional history and accolades for performance and teaching, it’s no surprise that Cumming Dance Academy has succeeded with Miss Niki
A tasty way to promote reading (NAPSI)—While a good breakfast can help kids get a great start to the day, books can help keep their minds active all day long. Yet more than two-thirds of children living in poverty don’t have any books at home1. To help support childhood literacy, Frosted Mini-Wheats and other Kellogg’s brands are joining with Scholastic to help families earn free books and put 200,000 books into the hands of children in need through the charity Books for Kids. Recently, children’s book author, actor and father Taye Diggs demonstrated his support by creating a public service announcement to raise awareness about childhood literacy. Diggs explains how families can earn free books for their home libraries and provide books to kids in need. “This is such an important cause for me, especially as a dad, because I know the impact that reading can have on young minds,” said Diggs. There are two ways to support children’s literacy: 1. You can collect the Great
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at the helm. A marker of the academy’s success came in 2009 when Cumming Dance Academy’s new facility opened. The 7,000 square-foot facility located at 419 Tribble Gap Road in Cumming affords the academy more space for staff, students, and parents. In 2012, CDA continued to grow with the expansion of and new location of CDA II Performance Academy. Now in 2013, CDA is home to 6 studios and offers over 220 classes per week! Cumming Dance Academy is a place of instruction for both serious and recreational
dancers and offers classes for children from 18 months to adult. CDA classes are led by a professional staff with decades of experience and impressive performance credits. CDA has many performance groups for the more dedicated dancers, that include “Miss Niki’s Elite Performance Classes”, Jr. Apprentice Company, Jr. Company and Sr. Company. For more information on CDA – please visit our website at www.cummingdanceacademy.com and follow us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/ cummingdanceacademy
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106 years of purpose, integrity and character For over 106 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. We offer a traditional, Americanstyle education where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. Riverside is not owned or operated by any particular religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families. Upon graduation, a Riverside cadet has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and is completely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Riverside cadets stand tall, offer a firm handshake, respect authority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously. Cadets of Riverside Military Academy attend grades 7 through 12 and benefit from a small class size and a 15:1 student teacher ratio. Our entire educational program
centers around the way young men learn best. Riverside’s College Center assists cadets in preparing for and placing their college applications each year. The graduating class 2013 consisted of 95 cadets who were admitted to over 105 universities across the world and earned over $3.2 million in collegiate scholarships not including HOPE scholarship. Two graduating seniors were appointed to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point, an educational value of over $450,000 per cadet. Riverside Military Academy holds dual accreditation in SACS and SAIS. Our comprehensive program of rigorous academics, athletics and leadership development sets the stage for a lifetime of success. Riverside Military Academy is located on 206 acres on the shores of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA. For more information please visit our web site at www.riversidemilitary. com or contact our admissions office at 770-538-2938.
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Inspiring the passion to excel McGinnis Woods Country Day School is a private, nonparochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle Grades Education. The school is located in Alpharetta on the border of Forsyth and North Fulton counties. The Preschool accepts children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School has top accreditations, including GAC, SACS and NAEYC. It is also a member of the Georgia Independent School Association. The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the Passion to excel. This goal is accomplished by providing superior academics through hands-on, minds on approaches which foster self confidence and self esteem; inspiring a lifelong love of
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Mark Roberts schedules in-store public appearance in Cumming Now Accepting New Patients Complete Physicals • Sports Physicals • Well-child Checks Immunizations • Paps • 24-hour Call Service Dr. Vevera completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida with High Honors and then went on to graduate from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed her residency at Halifax Medical Center in Florida. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and has been in private practice for the past 16 years in metro Atlanta with Perimeter North Family Medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
to his heart, and he will make public appearances in about nine cities around the country this year to sign his collectibles and to promote his charity designs. One of those designs, the Fairy of Miracles, benefits the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since the start of this program, Roberts has pledged more than $100,000. With the help of collectors, this can be even more, resulting in more
money going toward lifesaving research care for sick children. Another design, the Spirit of Hope Fairy, benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Through the support of his retailers and collectors, Roberts has raised approximately $80,000 for this foundation. For more information, contact Melle Del Rosario at 800745-9755, ext. 124 or melle@ mark-roberts.com. – Staff
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Elizabeth Vevera, MD Dr. Jamal graduated from Emory University and then went on to University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine. She did her internship and residency at Medical College of Georgia, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a great interest in preventive health, women’s health, among other aspects of family medicine.
CUMMING, Ga. — Mark Roberts, the “King of Christmas” and the creator of the Fairies, Santas and Elves collection, will be at Parsons Gifts, 525 Lakeland Plaza in Cumming, on Friday, Nov. 8. He will meet with collectors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and sign their purchases as part of his 2013 national signing tour. Roberts has committed a significant amount of time and money over the years to charitable causes that are dear
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 2013 Holiday Mail for Heroes program has begun, meaning that Americans who wish to send a holiday card to a service member can easily do so with the help of the Red Cross. Through Dec. 6, Americans can express their gratitude and best wishes for the holiday season to those who give the ultimate gift to our country. Service members, veterans and their families will receive cards around the world. “It just takes a moment to sign a card to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the military community make,” said Joni Smith, executive director of Northeast Georgia Red Cross. “You say thanks, and we’ll do the rest.” The Red Cross invites the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer by
You say thanks, and we’ll do the rest.” Joni Smith Executive Director of Northeast Georgia Red Cross mailing them to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, Md. 20791-5456 The Red Cross has received and distributed more than 6.5 million cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families since the program began in 2006. To ensure that cards are delivered in time for the holidays, they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 6. More information and card requirements can be found at www.
redcross.org/holidaymail. The Red Cross also invites the public to share photos and videos of their card signing efforts or their holiday greeting for troops by using the hashtag #HolidayMail on their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vine accounts. The Red Cross will use the material on its social sites throughout the holiday season. The public also can connect with fellow card senders through Facebook. com/redcross and Twitter. com/redcross. —McKenzie Cunningham
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Greek Festival takes place in Cumming Oct. 18-20 By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — For the ninth year, the Cumming Greek Festival will celebrate the taste of the Mediterranean and bring a slice of Greece to Cumming and North Georgia. The Cumming Greek Festival starts Friday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. and goes to Sunday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Parish of Cumming sponsors this annual event at their 16-acre property, 3074 Bethelview Road. New this year is a 5K Run/ Walk dubbed “the Toga Trot” to build even more fun and fellowship into this familyfriendly annual event. Each year, a portion of the monies raised goes to local charities in Forsyth County such as The Place of Forsyth County and Jesse’s House. “Our parish is committed to our local community and helping those in need,” said Johnny Melts, one of the event organizers. All of the crowd favorites are back. Homemade Greek pastries, along with authentic Greek food like gyros, souvlaki, pastitsio, dolmades and lamb are on the menu. There’s even a baklava sundae that is always a big hit with children. Music and period-costumed Hellenic dancers will perform various traditional Greek dances throughout the threeday event. Shops with art, jewelry and other Aegean items will complement the culinary offerings and entertainment. Shopping for merchandise from Greece and local vendors will offer something for everyone, Melts said. Also back this year is the children’s area featuring a petting zoo. One of the highlights of the
If you go What: Ninth annual Cumming Greek Festival Where: Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road in Cumming When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 18; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 Cost: Adults $1; children 12 and under free
festival is also the informative tours of the parish, which take place daily at the festival. The Christian church, a canonical Greek Orthodox mission parish of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Atlanta under patronage of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene, has more than 100 families in its community. For more information, go to www.cumminggreekfestival. com or call 770-781-5250.
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Last year, John Tucker and Becky Hamilton chowed on gyros at the Greek Festival.
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Dragon Boat Atlanta: Powered by breast cancer survivors Local team paddles for exercise, camaraderie GAINESVILLE, Ga. — On a recent sunny day in September, a large group of bright yellow dragons were spotted plying the waters at Lake Lanier’s former Olympic rowing and paddling venue during the 18th Annual Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival. Each 39-foot racing boat featured a brightly painted, fierce dragon head at the prow and a tail at the stern. Manned by 20 paddlers, 10 on each side, the canoe-like boats also held a navigator in the back and a drummer in the front, pounding out a steady rhythm to keep the paddlers in sync. Dragon boating is an ancient Chinese cultural tradition which is quickly becoming a popular international sport, especially in the Unites States, Canada and Europe. This year’s Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival drew a very diverse crowd of thousands who cheered on a wide array of collegiate, corporate and recreational boating teams. A splash of pink amid the paddlers made it easy to spot Dragon Boat Atlanta, a team of breast cancer survivors and supporters---men and women hailing from all over North Georgia. Captain Linda Evans led her crew to the water, a big smile on her face, a colorful dragon tattoo curling over her left arm----yes, it’s temporary, but still cool. Did I mention that Evans is 70 years old? She is one of several seniors on the team. But don’t let the white hair fool you---these women are strong survivors, wicked fast on the water and in it to win. Three other teams, from Home Depot, State Farm and Pepsico, soon joined Dragon
Paddling is my power. It is my victory over that ugly cancer monster. When I am in a dragon boat gliding over the water, I am empowered and at peace.” Kathy Cunningham Dragon Boat Atlanta team member
Boat Atlanta at the starting line for the 250-meter race. A roar went up from the crowd as the signal was given and the teams leaped into action. It was a very fast and close race, with each team covering the distance in just over a minute. The Home Depot Orange Dragons crossed the line first, followed less than a second later by Dragon Boat Atlanta. Overall, Dragon Boat Atlanta placed 17th out of 40 teams. “That’s pretty darned good for a group of old women!” said one team member. “Dragon boat racing is a sport you either really love or don’t want to do at all,” said Evans. “It requires a lot of effort and practice to learn the proper technique. But the best part is that you must paddle in harmony, as a team.”
Though the thrill of racing makes the long hours of practice worthwhile, Dragon Boat Atlanta’s paddlers never forget the real reason their team was formed in 2004---to raise awareness of breast cancer and prove that survivors can be fit and active long after their diagnosis. Team member Joann Moore of Johns Creek feels a responsibility to share her cancer story with as many women as possible. Moore’s diagnosis came as a complete shock at age 54, only six months after her most recent mammogram. After noticing some tenderness and swelling under her left armpit, several biopsies led to a staggering diagnosis: Stage 4 breast cancer. The cancer was aggressive and invasive and surgery was not an option. “I was stunned,” admits Moore. “But there was no time to wait. There was already cancer in every vertebrae of my spine.” Thankfully, she responded well to chemotherapy and radiation and after nine grueling months, her cancer was under control. “I’m happy proof that Stage 4 doesn’t always mean terminal,” she said. “But looking back, I see how ignorant I was about my body and about the disease. Mammograms are not the only option. Women should talk to their doctor about other screenings such as sonograms or breast MRIs,” she said. Moore won her battle with cancer, but intense radiation on her spine left her unable to run, jump or do anything jarring to her back. After discovering a flyer for Dragon Boat Atlanta, Moore thought upper body paddling might be just the thing for her. She was hesitant about attending her first practice at
Lake Lanier, but after meeting the other women and feeling their genuine welcome, she decided to give it a try. “I was very tired in the beginning, and the others had to carry my weight in the boat at first, but they assured me that this was okay and soon I became a full member of the team.” Moore also paddles with Dragon Boat Atlanta teammate Nancy Crawford as part of a United States breast cancer team, “International Pink Sisters,” in regattas and dragon boat festivals all over the world. In May, they traveled to Italy for the Vogalonga, a worldfamous rowing event. As their pink breast cancer dragon boat floated through the canals of Venice, Moore recalls the emotion on faces of people in the crowd. “People were crying and tossing flowers to us,” she said. “They recognized us as survivors. The Pink Sisters are a symbol of hope wherever we go.” Kathy Cunningham of Cumming, who joined Dragon Boat Atlanta in 2005, calls the discovery of dragon boating the ‘silver lining’ to having had breast cancer. “Paddling is my power. It is my victory over that ugly cancer monster. When I am in a dragon boat gliding over the water, I am empowered and at peace. I am visible to all who see me as a survivor.” Kerstin Spalla of Alpharetta
is Dragon Boat Atlanta's newest and youngest member. In her 30’s, she is a supporter, not a survivor, but she never fails to be inspired by her teammates. “There have been days where I just want to curl up under my blanket and forget about everything that’s troubling me, but I’ll go to practice and be reminded that these women have endured the worst that can be thrown their way. Not only have they endured all the pain that comes with a cancer diagnosis, but they’ve survived and continued to thrive. And I am so very proud to be a part of these women’s lives as a supporter on this team.” Dragon Boat Atlanta is always accepting new members and you do not have to be athletic to paddle. To learn more about Dragon Boat Atlanta, visit www.dragonboatatlanta. org or call 678-956-0062. If Northside Woman isn't delivered in your neighborhood, look for us online at northsidewoman.com.
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South Forsyth HS celebrates 25 years Reunion gala to be held on Oct. 19 CUMMING, Ga. – When South Forsyth High School welcomed students on Aug. 8 for the first day of school, it did so for the 25th time. The school opened for its inaugural year in 1989 and its first senior class graduated in 1990. Hence, school officials and community leaders see it fitting to celebrate this achievement with a gala from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Sept. 27, the excitement coming from Johns Creek Elementary could be heard half a mile away with their Fun Run. Physical education teacher Kim Autry designed the course for the event while David Krosner, the music teacher, served as master of ceremonies. Krosner played music while students ran laps, one grade at a time. Each class chose a nickname and submitted types of fun laps to do for the event such as the “scream and run lap,” “act like a cat,” “moon walk” and “monster walk.” Many classes made banners to show their class spirit. Leading up to the event, Fun Run volunteers greeted parents and students during morning carpool to remind them to collect sponsorships and to build excitement. They also held a pep rally complete with Fun Run cheerleaders to
motivate students. Students earned prizes for collecting sponsorships for the run, and there was a friendly competition among classes to see who could raise the most money for the school. JCE PTA collected about $28,000 for the school during this event. This event was managed completely by JCE’s parent volunteers, led by Fun Run committee members Cheri Proels, Sandra Caviness and Kelli Bercik. The volunteers set up tents, manned the water station, made sure that school mascot Jaggy made an appearance and helped clean up afterward. Because the event was organized 100 percent in-house, the profit will go directly to the school. JCE PTA plans to use the money raised for grants, programs and school enhancements, which include an outdoor classroom space. —McKenzie Cunningham
Pinecrest inducts 45 students into National Honor Society CUMMING, Ga. – On Friday Oct. 4, Pinecrest Academy held an induction ceremony and mass for its newest members of the John Paul II chapter of the National Honor Society. Acceptance into the NHS is restricted to Pinecrest juniors and seniors with a high school grade point average of 3.67 or higher, and who have demonstrated qualities of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Forty-five new members were inducted this year, including Luke del Balzo, William Brabrook, Simon Cassar, Mary Virginia Chadwick, William Childress III, Lauren Downes, Keely Denkman, Daniel Dreyovich, Grayson DuBose, Isabella DuBose,
Gabi Elias, Hannah Farkas, Isaiah Fleck, Ave Fouriezos, Jack Frain, Kathleen Gallamore, Adam Guard, Jacob Hanley, Margaret Herd, Mary Holdsworth, Katherine Jolly, Hannah Kelley, Claire Kim, Abigail Labiche, Adisson Maalouf, Natalie Mata, Nicole Madda, Yasmin Martins, Annemarie McCormick, Carlie McLaughlin, Gregory Metz, Jonathan Moreno, Alexandra Nguyen, Wendy Oshinski, Daniela Quintana, Nicklaus Palmer, Stephanie Petros, Caitlin Randazza, Andy Rodriguez, Monica Saker, Jessica Satriano, Kristina Smoak, Elizabeth Strom, Katherine Tropea and Thomas Wood III. —McKenzie Cunningham
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19 at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Cumming. There will also be a dinner, dancing and silent auction. The event will be held as a part of the school’s homecoming weekend and will involve alumni and former staff members to celebrate the school’s history, recent achievements and future direction. On the evening of the gala, attendees are being asked to wear blue and silver. A tour of the South Forsyth campus, 585 Peachtree Parkway, is also planned for attendees.
Since the first class graduated in 1989, South Forsyth HS has grown from 580 students to about 2,500. South Forsyth is also home to more than 200 faculty members, staff and administrators. Most recently, South Forsyth was ranked 160 in Newsweek’s 2013 list of America’s Best High Schools. Tickets are $40 and $25 for school system employees and can be purchased at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/ Page/40868. —McKenzie Cunningham
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DEATH NOTICES Annie Anderson, 78, of Woodstock, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Cathy Blalock Baker, 60, of Atlanta, passed away October 8, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Angela Fowler, 49, of Canton, passed away October 5, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Robert L McIntyre, 60, of Johns Creek, passed away October 7, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Roy Thomas Meeks, 59, of Atlanta, passed away October 7, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Virginia Abi Garrett, 100, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Louise Brewer Poe, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away October 5, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Georgianna Ball, 61, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Nathan Len Headrick, 36, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Carlton J Bates, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away October 5, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Lois Virginia Bowen Hester, 85, of Dawsonville, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Susan J Scenna, 59, of Woodstock, passed away October 4, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Thomas Boguslawski, 59, of Cumming, passed away October 7, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Denise Bartley Holcombe, 58, of Cumming, passed away October 5, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Claire Mead Singleton, 71, of Marietta, passed away October 3, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Sharron Carswell, 52, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Dorothy L Kohen, 98, of Canton, passed away October 6, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Benjamin Luther Van Buren, 35, of Cumming, passed away October 2, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Douglas Stephen Dowell, 55, of Woodstock, passed away October 5, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Ernest L Martin, 71, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Ronald B. Martin, 69, of Roswell, passed away October 3, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Nelle Lathem Wallace, 81, passed away October 7, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Melinda Williams, 51, of Acworth, passed away September 29, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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ANTIQUE DESK: 1940’s. Mahogany wood $400/obo. 678-624-0845 BACKBACK, Gregory Deva 70; womens’ small, green. Excellent condition! $200 includes raincover. 770-594-0862 Banquet or Display Table - Heavy Duty 72x30, $45.00 404-664-4491 BAR STOOLS: 4, bar height. Like new condition. Swivel, arms, leather padded back and seat, brass trim, foot rest, very nice. Paid $400 each, $200 each. Can email pix.ss.dale@live.com or 478-390-1316 Bedroom set, dresser, mirror, night stand, brass headboard, and man’s chest. $450. Computer desk with hutch. $75. Entertainment Center, 3-piece, walnut finish. $95. 678-297-7556 or 678-230-6840. Bedroom set, king-size bed, two dressers, mirror, two nightstands. Pictures on request. $400 for all. 770-992-7888 BIKE, like new 26” Murray Ultra Terrio Xtreme $45. 770-205-6583 CAR TOP CARRIER: Sears X/Cargo $50. 770-205-3161 CELLO, new, Romanian full-sized Genial Violins, Helicore strings, $1400. 678-393-9788 Chairs: Duncan Fife Style, 5 side chairs $35.00 each, 1 armchair $65.00, cloth cushion. 404-664-4491 DINING ROOM SET, Bernhardt Grand Savannah cherry dining room table with 8 chairs, 2 extension leaves and pads. Pristine condition! $4000. 404-822-1978 Display racks and grid walls and pegs. $10 each or obo. Call 770-360-9443 ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, cherry, never used! Asking $400. 678-341-6848
ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, white, (can be used as storage armoire!) $250. 678-341-6848 FILE CABINET, Hon 700 series, lateral. Perfect condtion. Originally $600. Moving price $175. Pictures on request. 770-992-7888 FLATWARE, Dirilyte solid bronze service for 12, serving pieces. Mint condition! $500 obo. Original cost $4000. 678-392-2717 GAS RANGE, GE Profile self cleaning, warming oven and grill. Excellent condition! $400. 770-623-5937 GIRLS BEDROOM SET, Princess. Dresser, mirror, nightstand, mattress and toy box. $500. 770-888-4904 GOLF CLUB: Brand new, never swung Warrior Hybrid $60. 678-455-1141 or 770-310-9876 Home Gym Parabody 350. This Universal does all - 30 exercises including leg presses, triceps and abs. 155 weight stack expands to 205 lb. Assembled. Orig $1750. Moving, $475. Pictures on request. 770-992-7888 Home Theater System, brand new, still in box $100. 770360-9443 Japanese Maple Trees (Oshio Beni) 8 at $20 each. 770-888-2790 LAUNDRY TUB, Utilatub, with fixture, $35. 678-455-8111 MONGOOSE MOUNTAIN BIKE, Shimano equipped, lightweight, never trail ridden $275. 770-826-1682 Oak Coat Rack w/ Mirror, antique Brass coat hooks, 69” T, 24”W perfect for hallentry - $120.00 404-664-4491 OPEN TRAILER, 5’ x 8’, good shape! $400. 770-205-9583 or 404-788-5002
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BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment
Country Ranch
1260 - Bargains
1265 - Cemetery
PATIO, old wrought iron, grapevine, couch plus 2 chairs $50. Needs restoration. 813-892-3640 PEDESTAL SINK, white with gold fixture, like new $75. 678-455-8111 PHONES, wood wall, 3 for $50 all. 770-886-0110 PIANO & BENCH, Schroeder Brothers, New York upright, $300. 770-475-5927 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO, Baldwin Upright, and bench, made in the USA, great condition! $1500. 770-751-0452 PIANO, Upright console, cherry finish, and matching bench. Excellent condition! $700. 678-513-0700 POOL TABLE; Leisure Bay slate top, nominally 9’x5’, light walnut color, leather pockets, $950 includes all accessories, equipment and over table light. 770-346-8585 Portable massage table. Used, but good condition. $150 obo. Call 770-360-9443 QUEEN MATTRESS & box-spring, Therapeutic, tan queen-size comforter & dust ruffle $100 all. 870-468-6215 RECIPE BOOKS: Womans Day Encyclopedia Of Cookery, 7 volumes, never used $20. 770-992-9210 TENNIS RACQUETS, 2 Prince adult. $40 each include bags. Great condition! 770-594-0862 WATER SKIS with tow rope $50. 770-886-0110
Greenlawn, Roswell 4 graves, 2 vaults, Pine Hill Section. $5000 all. 404-372-6894
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All occasions & Starbucks baskets! Some incl. free shipping. Order online phildbasket.labellaba skets.com, or Phil 770-312-4040
REAL ESTATE 1420 - Aparts.- Unf. 1BR/1BA. Kitchen & living room. No pets or smoking. Good, safe area. Need references. $600/ mo. 770-475-1788
1670 - Waterfront/ other
See Ad Above
1745 - Vacation Rentals
Newly updated, pet friendly 5BR/2BA cabin, sleeps 10-12. $240/night, 2 night minimum. For info: theploegers@att.net
INSTRUCTION 5060 - Tutoring offering English/ French tutoring. Your location, $45/hour. 770-346-8555.
HEALTH 5365 - Health Care Opiate Addiction? Get your life back. Suboxone therapy now available. Accepting new patients. 678-242-0204 for appt.
SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING 5590 - Handyman
Advantage Painting
SERVICE DIRECTORY 5470 - AC/ Heating Complete heating system tune up with carbon monoxide test, Only $49! Licensed and insured. Call Comfort Control Today at 770- 932-1306 5510 - Cleaning Services Affordable; will beat any advertised price. Excellent references!
5525 - Driveway $250 OFF $50 OFF any concrete job $250 or more. $250 OFF any concrete job over $3500. We fix UGLYdriveways. New or Fix up driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. On time, professional, competitive, many local references. 678-648-2010 5545 - Electricians
5685 - Painters
HANDYMAN REMODELING
770-255-8575 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs
678-455-2434 www.HandyHero.net
No Up Front Money
ALL REPAIRS & REMODELS 30 yrs. exp./FREE ESTIMATES 1 YR WARRANTY/Lic. & Ins.
5560 - Flooring
5595 - Haulers
PHILLIPS FLOORING Carpet,Vinyl, Wood, &laminate installation. Ceramic tile floors, backsplashes in kitichens, shower floors, walls & tub surrounds. We also do re-grouting if you would like to change the color of your grout. No job too big or small Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate. 5590 - Handyman
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237 5610 - Home Improvement
Plumbing Electrical • Toilet Repair • Vanities & Faucets • Garbage Disposals • Kitchen & Baths • Remodeling
$30 OFF any service call. $50 OFF any job over $300, $250 OFF any job over $2,000. Licensed, Insured, Same day service, Many local references, A+ by BBB. Local, Punctual, Lifetime Warranty. Call TE Electric at 678-6482011. Cannot combine with another offer. Subject to cancellation without notice. 5560 - Flooring
WE DO IT ALL! 25 Years Experience References
Call Mike 678-763-2420 Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured
Roof leaks, wood rot repair, siding, decks, Int/Ext painting. Excellent References
$250 OFF $50 OFF any concrete job $250 or more. $250 OFF any concrete job over $3500. We fix UGLYdriveways. New or Fix up driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. On time, professional, competitive, many local references. 678-648-2010
26 yrs experience building, renovations, repairs, additions, bsmt, kitchen, bath, all masonary, retaining wall, fence, deck, plumbing, painting, tile, floor, bldg maint, bsmt waterproofing.
5645 - Lawn Care
Core Aeration 20 yrs. Refs. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, tile, siding, paint, pressure wash.
Carpet Wrinkles Removed. 35+ yrs exp. 706-429-4453
BOLD TYPE
$49.95 Up to 1/2 Acre
Fescue over seeding/sod All credit cards accepted ProLawns Landscaping, LLC
770-910-7583
FRAME YOUR AD
will really make your ad stand out. Ask your sales rep about making all or part of your ad bold. 770-442-3278
will really make your ad stand out.
Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured
5775 - Tree Services
6001 - Business Opportunities
Owner Operators - 4500.00 weekly, off weekends, van, plates, fuel cards, paper logs, miles-bonus 877-290-9492
6003 - Education & Training HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks ACCREDITED. Get a diploma. Get a job.1-800-264-8330 www.diplomafromhome.com
BOLD TYPE
wil really make your ad stand out.
5875 - Miscellaneous
AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid for qualified students Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704
Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help those in need! Your vehicle donation will help US Troops and support our Veterans! 100% tax deductible Fast Free pickup! 1-800-263-4713
Call Empire Today\’ae to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-902-7236
5813 - Autos Wanted CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www. carbuyguy.com
5816 - Apartments For Rent. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (877) 210-4130
5818 - Cable TV
Serving N. GA 22 yrs. Stump grinding. Ins/affordable. Free ests! 770-887-8843, 678-858-0555 mmlabors@aol.com
5790 - Waterproofing $250 OFF full basement solution over 100’. $150 OFF less than 100’. Cannot combine with another offer. Basement Waterproofing & Mold Foundation Stabilization & Repair Crawl Space Encapsulation Written Best Price Guarantee Lifetime Transferrable Warranty 100% financing avail., No Interest BBB approved Free Estimate Call AquaGuard at 678-250-4470
Call the Experts in the
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5810 - Auto Donations
DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/ week. Nonrunners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408
Bundle & Save on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE, AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than $20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-291-4159
5849 - Health & Medical #1 SELLER! of Viagra and Cialis Only $99.00! 100 mg and 20 mg 40 +4 free. Most trusted, discreet and Save $500 NOW! 1-888-796-8870 VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg Generic 40 tabs $80. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888836-0780 or MetroMeds.NET
5855 - Help Wanted $1000 WEEKLY** PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING BROCHURES or TYPING ADS from home. FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity, PT/FT. No Experience Needed! www.MailingBrochures FromHome.com HELP WANTED Earn Extra income Assembling CD cases From Home. Call our Live Operators Now! No experience Necessary 1-800-405-7619 Ext 2605 www.easywork-greatpay.com Opportunity of a lifetime: unique USDA-certified grass-fed NOP organic livestock farm, see detail at www.Lewisfamilyfarm.com/ recruitment
CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/ Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 CASH PAID-UP TO $28/ BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. BEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies. com Meet singles now! No paid operators, just people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. FREE trial. Call 1-877-737-9447 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - Rotary builds peace and international understanding through education. Find information or locate your local club at www.rotary.org. Brought to you by your free community paper and PaperChain. TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s thru 1980’s. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker. Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401-0440
5877 - Motorcycles Wanted to Buy WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@ classicrunners.com
5884 - Satellite TV/ Electronics Order Dish Network Satellite TV and Internet Starting at $19.99! Free Installation, Hopper DVR and 5 Free Premium Movie Channels! Call 800-597-2464
5902 - TV/Phone/ Miscellaneous
#1 Trusted Seller! Viagra and Cialis Only $99.00! 100 mg and 20 mg, 40 +4 free. Most trusted, discreet and Save $500 NOW! 1-800-213-6202
DIRECTV, Internet, & Phone From $69.99/mo + Free 3 Months: HBO\’ae Starz\’ae SHOWTIME\’ae CINEMAX\’ae+ FREE GENIE 4 Room Upgrade + NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited offer. Call Now 888-248-5961
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wil really make your ad stand out.
5875 - Miscellaneous
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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
6008 - Real Estate
NO CREDIT CHECK! $2000 down-OwnerFinancing Hundreds of properties to choose from Go To:www.investment propertiesondemand.com No recent evictions; proof of income required
6011 - Miscellaneous !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson,Martin,Fender,Gretsch. 1930-1980. Top Dollar paid!! Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204
6011 - Miscellaneous
6011 - Miscellaneous
6017 - Wanted to Buy
6019 - Autos Wanted
CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800864-5784
Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888-909-9905 REWARD OPPORTUNITY! Get $100 FREE in retail rebates to Walmart, Target and more just for calling! Limited Time Offer! Call Toll Free NOW!! 1-800-231-4790
CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136
DONATE YOUR CAR Children’s Cancer Fund of America. Free next-day towing. Any condition. Tax deductible. Call #1-800-469-8593.
Dish TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-3091452 Earn BIG $$’s while losing weight! We challenge you to lose up to 50 pounds and get paid for it! Special limited offer. Call Now! 1-800-251-8162
Thank you for reading the classifieds.
6015 - Adoptions PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions. 866-4136292, 24/7 Void/Illinois/New Mexico/Indiana
Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
6018 - Automotive BLOWN HEADGASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself. State of the art 2-Component chemical process. Specializing in Cadillac Northstar Overheating. 100% guaranteed. 1-866-780-9038
TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800454-6951
6022 - Electronics LOWER THAT CABLE BILL!! Get Satellite TV today! FREE System, installation and HD/ DVR upgrade. Programming starting at $19.99. Call NOW 800-725-1865
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