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Road projects get $31M boost County plans roads completed by 2016 ►►page 6
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Talley's Folly Cumming Playhouse brings classic to stage ►►page 7
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Forsyth says ‘no thanks’ to Alpharetta annex deal By ALDO NAHED and JONATHAN COPSEY aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The city of Alpharetta has proposed annexing five-square miles of Forsyth County. Forsyth County commissioners voted unanimously to nix that idea at their Oct. 22 work session. Forsyth County Attorney Ken Jarrard said on Oct. 17, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle proposed in a letter to annex the area of south Forsyth County along the Ga. 400 corridor. In the proposal, the county would provide services to the area and the city would provide city services. The letter indicates that the CAITLYN WALTERS/Staff
Danielle Heslin as “Dorothy,” Chase Hague as “Tin Man,” and Cara Flower as “Scarecrow” finish the end of Act I.
Students perform musical ‘Wizard of Oz’ By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Riverwatch Middle School presents the musical “The Wizard of Oz” with six shows from Nov. 6 through Nov. 9. The drama department director, Miriam Reynolds, said the school has performed this musical before, but this time, the drama department chose the “young performer’s edition,” which she said suits the 96-member cast well.
“This one is more accessible and not as long,” Reynolds said. “It’s a great version and tells the story very beautifully.” Reynolds said she doublecasted the lead roles to allow more students to experience musical theater, and because so many auditioned. Reynolds said this group of students has worked diligently for weeks outside of school hours to put together this performance that “they are going to knock out of the
park.” “I am really blessed to have such amazing kids,” Reynolds said. “They are so dedicated, and, for most of them, this is their first time on stage.” For several Saturdays, Reynolds said she and several parent volunteers have created the 36-foot-wide by 5-foot-high stage with three levels that allows every child to be seen.
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city of Alpharetta has an interest in coming together with the county to produce a win-win situation. Georgia code addresses the issue of a city annexing across county boundaries, Jarrard said. The typical way is that 100 percent of property owners in the affected area can petition the city to annex. The city would then forward the petition to the county. The county can then oppose or comply. “I don’t think that’s what’s being done here,” Jarrard said. “This is more of a ‘here’s what we’d like to do, and we would like to join forces and basically seek legislation by the General Assembly of the state of Geor-
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Forsyth Co. unlikely to buy Cauley Creek Opts to build own Shakerag facility in South Forsyth By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The owner of a water treatment facility in Johns Creek came back with an offer the county can and will likely refuse. This despite the facility’s owner saying he would save the county millions. Cauley Creek Chief Executive Officer Ron Green, who ran the water reuse facility for
Fulton County until Fulton commissioners abruptly terminated the contract last year, said he would lower the price to have the plant up and running for $20 million. Green says his system, which is a 5 million gallon per day plant, will save at least $19 million compared to building from scratch because it’s ready to go. The Cauley Creek water reclamation facility, located off Bell Road in Johns Creek, served as a cheaper source of water irrigation for golf courses, ball fields and water treat-
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$62K construction equipment stolen CUMMING, Ga. — A contractor returned to his jobsite and saw that his Bobcat, excavator and trailer were missing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A contractor working for the Brookside subdivision in the 4000 block of Carver Court told deputies the crew left the site at about 7 p.m. Oct. 14, and his equipment was still there. When he returned to the site at about 7 a.m. Oct. 15, the equipment was gone.
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DUI arrests ►► John Damiano III, 30, of
Brookfield Parkway, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 12 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too closely. ►► Michael Eugene Owens, 27, of Townsend Lane, Alpharetta,
daughter heard glass break and thought someone was trying to break in the home at about 12:30 a.m. Oct. 17. The daughter told her mother about the noise, and then locked herself and her boyfriend in her room. The mother grabbed her gun and went to investigate.
She said she made her way to the first floor, and the intruder slammed an interior door in her face. She attempted to make contact with the intruder and fired one round from her gun that entered the wall. The intruder fled, unharmed, on foot out the back door.
A neighbor told deputies she saw a man in his 20s run through her yard, jump into a Dodge Ram pickup truck and take off. Later, witnesses on nearby Ruby Road in northwest Forsyth described a truck matching the description of the truck the neighbor spotted.
Deputies said there were clear marks where the equipment was parked. There were also indications that a tow truck backed up, dropped the bed of the truck and pulled the excavator onto it. The contractor said the Bobcat was chained to the trailer, and deputies saw marks that indicated the tow truck had lowered its bed and loaded them. Deputies said there were drag marks and deep scrapes on the pavement and concrete from the tow truck dragging and loading the equipment. A witness in the subdivision said there was a suspicious looking man in a pickup truck seen driving around the construction site. Other witnesses saw two men with a similar description drive in a dually truck around the subdivision and construc-
tion site. Deputies said there were distinct tire marks on the ground where the excavator was parked that looked to have been made by a dually truck. The items taken were valued at $62,000.
maintain its lane and cross over into the left lane. The deputy said he had to swerve onto the emergency shoulder and grassy area to avoid an accident. The deputy got back onto the road and drove up in the left lane beside the van. As the deputy attempted to get behind the van, the driver suddenly slammed on his brakes. The cars behind the van slammed on their brakes and swerved onto the emergency shoulder and grassy area to avoid an accident. The deputy said these actions almost caused a multicar accident. Makhamat Aliyev, 47, was charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and failure to exercise due care, all misdemeanors. Aliyev was
was arrested Oct. 11 on Doc Bramblett Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Aleksandar Puric, 35, of Marietta was arrested Oct. 9 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lacretia Black, 40, of Gainesville was arrested Oct. 6 on Settingdown Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kelly Kathryn Jamison, 38, of Mars Hill Road, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 5 on Highway 9 in Cumming for
Driver on cell nearly causes accidents CUMMING, Ga. — A driver on a cellphone couldn’t stay in his lane, suddenly hit his brakes and almost cause a multi-car accident, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A deputy spotted a blue Dodge Caravan that traveled southbound in the right lane on Ga. 400 at about 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16. As the deputy drove by the van, he saw the driver, who was on his cellphone, fail to DUI, following too closely and open container.
Drug arrests ►► Clayton H. Gardner, 62, of
Albany was arrested Oct. 9 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Jody Wayne Fouts, 38, of Gainesville was arrested Oct. 7 on Market Place Boulevard in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anthony Detommaso, 34, of Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, was arrested
See BLOTTER, Page 20 Sept. 27 on Majors Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Jason Anthony Bradford, 34, of Atlanta was arrested Oct. 12 on Freedom Parkway in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Jacob Wilson Kraps, 30, of Gainesville was arrested Oct. 11 on Karr Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, reckless driving, expired registration and violation of limited license. ►► Jeffrey Wayne Booth, 46,
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Suspected serial business burglar arrested By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the help of watchful residents, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office tracked down and arrested a man suspected of burglarizing six area businesses. Jason David Farris, 29, was taken into custody Oct. 21 after deputies narrowed his whereabouts to an extended stay hotel in Sandy Springs. Farris was charged with five counts of burglary and one count of theft, all felonies. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Rainwater said someone had been prying open the back doors of local gas stations and convenience stores and stealing petty cash in a 10-day period from late September to early October. Rainwater said during one burglary at a gas station, the suspect stole lottery tickets and redeemed them at Pub-
Arrests: Continued from Page 2 of Thomaston was arrested Oct. 12 on Buford Highway in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug-related items, attempting to elude, suspended
lix, 580 Atlanta Road, before the tickets were reported stolen. However, surveillance video captured the images of the suspect. The sheriff’s office posted the images on Facebook and soon FARRIS Farris was identified. “We started receiving calls, and, after a few calls with the same name, that’s when we concentrated on Jason Farris,” Rainwater said. Farris’s last known address was out of Lawrenceville, which Rainwater said turned out to be incorrect. Rainwater said deputies later learned Farris had been staying in extended stays for one week at a time, then moved on to the next hotel. As of Oct. 24, Farris remained booked in Forsyth County Detention Center without a posted bond. license, expired registration and tire requirements. ►► William Dale Parten, 44, of Buford was arrested Oct. 10 on Browns Bridge Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, wanted person, criminal trespass, possession of tools for commission of a crime, interference with government property and possession of marijuana.
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Forsyth Senior Services faces cuts Government shutdown has caused strain on services for elderly By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A program that funds homedelivered and group meals, transportation and short-term care for seniors is facing budget restraints due to the federal government’s budget sequestration. The federal sequestration has made an impact in 2013, said Michael Bohn, the director
Cauley: Continued from Page 1 ment customers in the area for years until it was shut down. Forsyth County has plans to build a 2.5 million gallon per day Shakerag Water Reclamation Facility. The construction of the $31 million project located 2,000 feet north of Johns Creek on 315 acres along Kemp Road, off McGinnis Ferry Road, is on the agenda for approval at the Nov. 7 Forsyth County Commission meeting. Tim Perkins, Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department director, said he
of the Forsyth County Senior Services. “If a senior calls and they want to sign up to receive transportation, [the state] recommended we put them on a waiting list,” Bohn said. So far, there are five seniors on that list, but Bohn said he expects the list to grow. “I started in November last year and in the past six months, the calls and needs for seniors regarding home-
delivered meals, respite care and congregate meals has increased at a rapid pace,” Bohn told the Forsyth County Commission at their Oct. 22 work session. County commissioners asked for an estimate on how much it would cost the county to foot the bill. “I hate to turn these people away,” said Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills. “If we could just fund that if the federal government doesn’t.” In the meantime, seniors will be put on a waiting list.
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did initially see the purchase of Cauley Creek as a money saving option, but after close inspection, he recommended moving forward with Shakerag. “Basically a good analogy for us is you’re looking at purchasing a new vehicle or a used car and these things wear out,” Perkins said. “This facility has got some age to it, there’s some evidence of that.” Perkins said engineers with CH2M Hill and Environmental Systems Group did a detailed comparison of the existing Cauley Creek facility with the yet to be built Shakerag facility. CH2M Hill, which has a longstanding relationship with
the county, is also overseeing design and construction of the Shakerag facility for about $2 million. So why did the county pay engineers who would benefit financially from a new facility? “We charged them for a fair evaluation,” Perkins said. “The thought process might be that they could be biased… but they saw work at both facilities.” Perkins said his main objections after the evaluation was not only the wear and tear and age of the Cauley Creek facility, which was built in 2001, but having a working relationship with Johns Creek and Fulton County leaders,
who don’t seem thrilled about allowing Forsyth County’s wastewater in their community. Members of the Johns Creek Council said they were ready to fight any Forsyth County pipes down their roads, Perkins said. The Fowler wastewater plant was modeled after Cauley Creek, but Perkins said there have been problems with solids and grit, which can interfere with the treatment process. Still, Green and his team feel their deal was torpedoed. “We don’t think the facts were looked at objectively,” Green said.
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Annex: Continued from Page 1 gia to change Alpharetta city boundaries.’” Local legislators would also have to back the city’s request. “I think it would be something that would be a benefit to both communities,” said Belle Isle. “There are a lot of technology companies in Alpharetta and lots of manufacturing and industrial businesses in Forsyth. There is a synergy that could be done.” A good example, he said, was Siemens, which has its corporate offices in Alpharetta, but its manufacturing footprint is in Forsyth County. Forsyth County Commissioners said they were strongly opposed to Alpharetta annexing any portion of the county. “There would be an increase in taxes to our citizens,” Commissioner Todd Levent said of the proposed annexation. Whenever the city of Cumming annexes into Forsyth County, it uses the 100 percent method. In addition, Commissioner Brian Tam said the county has invested a lot of money into the proposed Taubman mall
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planned for that area. “We’ve already put money on the ground,” Tam said. “The infrastructure is there.” In exchange for the properties, Belle Isle said the city would help pay $6.8 million for the Ga. 400 interchange with McGinnis Ferry Road. The $44 million project needs a 25 percent local match that Alpharetta officials said they would provide for the annexation. Currently, there are about 600 technology companies in the city of Alpharetta – as compared to 300 in the city of Atlanta. Alpharetta bills itself as the “Technology City of the South,” Belle Isle said. The Alpharetta Technology Commission that was started last year, made up of several of its biggest companies, has looked at a more regional role. There are about 300 technology companies that focus on manufacturing and industrial applications located within Forsyth County. “We’re looking at trying to help the region, more than just Alpharetta,” Belle Isle said. “It’s all one technology community that doesn’t neatly sit in a city’s borders. We’re looking to help the region flourish.”
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UNG committee sets goals for future Focus on community input, technology By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — University of North Georgia steering committee members and participants held a meeting to discuss the
institution’s strategic plan, focusing on further uniting its four campuses. On Oct. 23, the chairman of the strategic planning steering committee, J.B. Sharma, and co-chairman, Andrew
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visions created,” Sharma said. “That way, there is a personal stake and personal piece of everybody in this vision.” Sharma said the committee will strive to complete the strategic planning process by April 2014, after a clear vision is set and resources are allocated to subcommittees, including an implementation committee. “Then, the torch will be passed to the next committee
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$31M allocated to speed road projects By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As pressure grows for officials to address motorists’ traffic concerns, the Forsyth County Commission gave approval to use $31 million, including dipping into reserves, to complete two major road projects. At their Oct. 22 work session, commissioners approved 5-0 to fast track the widening of Union Hill and Mullinax roads in South Forsyth and widening portions in the north and south of Old Atlanta Road. County Finance Director David Gruen said the projects would all be covered under the 1-percent special purpose local option sales tax program known as SPLOST. Gruen said there are $15 million available through the sixth round of SPLOST that can be used for the road projects, while $12 million would be an advance from county reserves. Another $4 million will be drawn from the current round of SPLOST. The advance
would be paid back as tax money rolls into county coffers in the next few years. The road widening is expected to be completed by mid-2016. Commissioners Brian Tam and Cindy Jones Mills asked to include Castleberry Road in the list, but Commissioner Todd Levent argued the traffic is just not there yet to justify making the road into a fourlane road. Tam said Castleberry Road is dangerous, crash-riddled and in the past five years, there have been five fatalities. County Engineer John Cunard said Castleberry Road is ready to go and right-of-way has all been acquired. All he needs is commissioners to let him know they are ready to move forward. On Oct. 30, a traffic summit event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard to hear from local transportation authorities. Check out next week’s Forsyth Herald for coverage.
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Community invited to talk with experts about concerns By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Parents are being asked to attend a drug summit Tuesday, Nov. 5. The “Stop Your Kids Before Drugs Stop Them” event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Lanier Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, bringing county leaders together with experts to address drugs, pre-
vention and raise awareness. 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 addicted to drugs. Also on hand to discuss parents growing concerns of drug and alcohol abuse among teens: sheriff deputies, juvenile
justice officials and intervention specialists. “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 we can help stop it and drive it out of our community.”
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‘Talley’s Folly’ at Cumming Playhouse By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. – Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winner “Talley’s Folly” hits the stage in Cumming until Nov. 3. The two cast members of this remarkably written play battle the odds of their upbringings to give up to love at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. Director Gabriel Russo said it resembles moments in movies like “Patch Adams” where he has “the capacity to make you laugh and cry at the same time.” “It’s a weird emotional manipulation,” Russo said. “This
show does it better than any other.” Joel Altherr plays Matt Friedman, a Jewish accountant from St. Louis, the ultimate outsider in Missouri 1944. He has done his best to lose his accent, but it still lingers. He arrives in Lebanon, Mo., to court Sally Talley, played by Haley Fowler. Talley is the daughter of a prominent family whose marriage prospects have dimmed considerably, but she does her best to put on a brave face for the wounded war vets she tends to in the hospital in Springfield. Talley shows no interest in
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CRK backs water-efficient company Members toured Hansgrohe Aquademie in Alpharetta By CAITLTN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Several Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) members enjoyed a special tour and presentation at a South Forsyth company devoted to conserving water and reducing its carbon footprint. Hansgrohe, a Germanbased company that designs, makes and sells showerheads and faucets, held a tour of its Hansgrohe Aquademie facility, 1490 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway, for Riverkeeper members on Oct. 19. Jason McNeely, a Hansgrohe sales training manager, gave a presentation on their new low-flow inventions and took participants for a tour through the factory. This in-house demonstration gave participants an opportunity to experience firsthand more than 30 of Hansgrohe and Axor’s renowned shower products. “Water has been our business for well over 100 years,” McNeely said. “It is something
we are very passionate about still today.” McNeely offered lunch and refreshments while CRK Water Policy Director Laura Hartt explained the reason behind teaming up with the company. “CRK recognizes Hansgrohe as a leading manufacturer of efficient kitchen and bathroom faucets,” Hartt said. “By investing in efficient plumbing fixtures such as those from Hansgrohe, you can save thousands of gallons of water each year.” McNeely said Hansgrohe has designed low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets that exceed government standards. The company is part of WaterSense, which is a partnership program that seeks to protect the future of the nation’s water supply by offering people a way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes and services. “We are way ahead of the curve than most of our competitors just because we use less water,” McNeely said. “We are kind of the poster child
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Junior-senior wars week tough to clean up Area police keep tabs on pranks By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Parents in South Forsyth aren’t thrilled about the damage caused by high school junior-senior wars during mid-October. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Community Relations Supervisor Deputy Doug Rainwater said the pranks, typically held around graduation between juniors and seniors, have become a part of homecoming week in the county. “It used to be just around graduation, but now it’s happening in the fall, too,” he said. “And it’s lasted two weeks instead of just the one.” One resident who asked to remain anonymous said the mess was over the top. “It’s an absolute mess,” she said. “I woke up this morning to my driveway and yard completely trashed.” The resident said there were 24 rolls of toilet paper, several boxes of feminine hygiene products, cotton balls, raw meat, yogurt, syrup, cereals, shaving cream and animal shavings spread throughout her yard, and the driveway was
spray painted. “I’m not sure that will come off,” she said. She said she and her son spent two hours cleaning before leaving for the day. “We’re still not even close to done,” she said. Another Cumming resident experienced similar problems, but declined to be interviewed. “We don’t want our child to suffer if our names are in the paper,” the resident said. Rainwater said they caught 23 kids in the Dressage subdivision located in South Forsyth last week. “We asked the owner who called if they wanted to prosecute, but they declined,” he said. He said most calls don’t result in charges. “The charge would be criminal trespassing, and that takes about six months to come to trial,” Rainwater said. “Parents don’t want to subject their children to being in school with kids they’ve brought charges against.” Rainwater said most often the prank consists of just toilet paper, but others have it worse. “About 85 percent of the kids just toilet paper,” he said. “But the other 15 percent cause more damage.”
Rainwater said those are the kids that will eventually end up doing jail time at some point in their lives. “The kids that take it to the next level, that aren’t satisfied with just the toilet paper, they’re the ones that’ll end up being a problem in the future,” he said. He also said the pranks put the kids at risk. “There is the chance that a property owner will think their family is being threatened and use a weapon,” he said. “We’re not aware of any such incidents but it’s always a possibility.” He said the schools keep in close contact with the sheriff’s office and work together at reducing the impact of wars week. Lambert High School district residents experienced toilet papering, called TPing, during their homecoming this month, too. “We haven’t seen the same kind of problems in north Forsyth County,” Rainwater said. He said the kids stock up on toilet paper prior to wars week. “Publix stores now know about the problem and won’t sell toilet paper to kids,” he said. “If they come in in groups or try to buy several packs, the
Items such as toilet paper, meat, shaving cream and spray painted driveways litter yards during the junior-senior wars. stores turn them away.” Forsyth County Schools Public Information and Communications Director Jennifer Caracciolo said the schools do not encourage or participate the planning of wars week and that this kind of activity is not the norm. Alpharetta Police Department spokesman George Gordon said his city doesn’t have an issue during the fall season but does experience problems
before graduation. “Our biggest concern is the underage drinking,” he said. “It tends to go along with the toilet papering.” Gordon said there are homes that experience more damage, but the department works closely with the schools to keep the activities to a minimum. Milton and Johns Creek police say they do not have such a problem.
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Rep. Hamilton receives distinguished alumni honor CUMMING, Ga. – State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) was recently honored as one of four Texas A&M University-Kingsville distinguished alumni at the school’s recent homecoming ceremony. “I am truly honored that I was recognized as a distinguished alumni by my alma mater,” said Hamilton. “It was very special and meaningful to me to receive this distinction along with so many other outstanding former classmates.” Each year, a number of alumni are chosen for special recognition. In addition to their professional achievements, these alumni are also recognized for their service to both their alma
mater and their communities. This year, four alumni received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Other alumni that were recognized along with Hamilton include Abel Lopez of Washington D.C., Gloria Hicks of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Balous Miller of San Antonio. “We are so proud to honor Mark Hamilton as a distinguished Javelina alumnus,” said Dr. Steven Tallant, president of Texas A&M-Kingsville. “Mark’s career in business and years of public service are wonderful examples of the great impact our alumni are making across the country.” —McKenzie Cunningham
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OZ: Continued from Page 1 New this year, Riverwatch will use the scrim, a screen used for special effects that the Forsyth County Arts Alliance granted the school during the summer. Reynolds said this award will be a permanent fixture at Lambert High School and will truly liven the ambiance of the musical. Cast members will heighten
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the old tale with more than 200 costumes and a spirited number called the “Jitter Bug.” “It’s a real splashy number,” Reynolds said. “It was not in the movie, but it sure is a show-stopper.” The musical will be held at Lambert High School, 805 Nichols Road, starting Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. All performances will be held at 7 p.m. except on Saturday when the cast will perform three shows at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.rmsdrama.com.
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Continued from Page 6 that will come up with the tactics and steps to complete the vision,” Sharma said. One vision the steering committee has agreed upon is giving an equal voice and sense of unity to all campuses. “Now, our four distinct campuses are beginning to work together, preserving the campus culture on each campus, but, at the same time, forging one university community,” Leavitt said. “I think the process of this stra-
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Holiday bazaar to aid girl’s liver fund Team Kate to also hold ‘Girls Night Out’ By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Kate Service, a 5-year-old from Cumming, was diagnosed with liver failure in March 2013. After being put on a transplant list in May, Kate finally received a new liver on Oct. 2. Because the cost of a liver transplant often exceeds $500,000, volunteers in the community began raising funds to benefit Kate and her family. The Team Kate Holiday Bazaar will be a fundraiser to benefit Kate through the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), a national charity dedicated to helping communities raise funds for transplant expenses, on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. The event will feature shopping, food and fun and will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church at 13560 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta. Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, a “Girls Night Out” will include “mocktails,” hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and raffles. The cost is $10. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free admission event will offer a bazaar for all ages. “There’s going to be a lot of different vendors offering a variety of crafts, merchandise and shopping for people to kick off the holiday season,” said Lisa Service, Kate’s mother. Some of those vendors include Stella and Dot, Party Plaza, Pampered Chef, Vault Denim and Mary Kay Cosmetics. William Service, Kate’s father, said they want to raise $2,000 at the holiday bazaar, but their ultimate goal for COTA is to raise $50,000. “We’re getting there,” he said. “We want to raise money
They genuinely want to help us, without any strings attached, in our time of need.” William Service Kate’s father to help with our expenses right now, but part of our fundraising efforts is to prepare for when Kate becomes an adult, so that she can have the funds to pay her medical bills that she’ll have her entire life.” And through this long journey, Kate has remained in good spirits. “Kate’s been amazing through this,” William said. “Because she just had the transplant, she can’t come to any of the events — but she understands that we’re doing this for her.”
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Forsyth County recognizes retiring employee FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their Oct. 17 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Matthew J. Maiorano, a retiring employee, for his years of service with Forsyth County government. Maiorano was recognized for 12 years of service with the finance department and the tax commissioner’s office. He is retiring from his position of accounting manager with the tax commissioner’s office. – Staff
From left: Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter, District 2 Commissioner Brian R. Tam, District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, Commission Chairman Pete Amos, Matthew J. Maiorano, District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff, District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent and Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner David Hicks.
Forsyth deputy named Traffic Enforcement Officer of Year FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Mike Reutter was named Northeast Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network Officer of the Year by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. John Gardner, the northern law enforcement liaison for the
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, presented the award. Reutter was recommended for this award based on 102 DUI arrests, being a child safety seat technician as well as receiving a medal of merit for extinguishing a fire that saved a residence. -Aldo Nahed
Forsyth County proposes precinct changes for 2014 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections has proposed a number of changes in election day voting locations and precinct lines. These changes, if approved, will affect many Forsyth County voters and would be implemented for the 2014 election cycle. The proposed precinct changes for 2014 were revised
after five public meetings and input from the public. The proposed changes will be voted on at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Voter Registrations and Elections at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Forsyth County Administration Building, 110 E. Main Street, Suite 200. To comment on the proposed changes, contact the Forsyth County Voter Registra-
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Smiles encouraged at ‘Magic Dentistry’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A dental care business that focuses on children and teens has opened in Alpharetta. In June, Smile Magic Dentistry opened at 2880 Old Alabama Road, Suite 400 in Alpharetta. The business is run by Dr. Pushpa Sundareswaran and Dr. Sharon DeSouza. Their hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. For more information, call 678-2402777 or visit www.smilemagicga.com.
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Center for Energetic Healing opens in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – The Center for Energetic Healing, which uses an integrative approach to healing the mind, body and soul by balancing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy opened earlier this year in Roswell. Joanne Newell opened her business in March to work with clients in aligning their energy and NEWELL enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself physically and bring a change in the mental and emotional states — establishing good health and well-being. Located at 700 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Suite 210, Roswell, the business is open by appointments. Call 678-744-3257 or visit www.cfeh.org.
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Interior design business launches in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — A full-service lifestyle and interior design business has opened in historic Roswell. Anna Braund Interior Design opened this month and offers interior design, renovation and remodeling services. The business is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Braund Call 404-944-0473 or visit www.annabraund.com for more information or follow her blog, www.bespokenandrooted.tumblr.com.
SUWANEE, Ga. — Quantum National Bank announced that it hired Scott Coleman as vice president/business development officer of the bank’s small business lending division. The division focuses on the SBA 7a and SBA 504 loan programs as well as small business conventional loans. “We are thrilled to have hired Coleman one of the very best in the business,” said Amy Amorose, group vice president, SBA Lending. “Scott is one of the most experienced and respected individuals in the industry. His 15-plus years of experience in the financial services sector means that he thoroughly knows this industry. He is a valuable addition to our growing and experienced team.” Coleman will be responsible for business development throughout Georgia. He can be reached directly at 770-883-2258 or via email at scoleman@quantumbank.com. Quantum National Bank is headquartered in Suwanee with an office in Milton.
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Colonial Life names Deehan senior VP of sales MILTON, Ga. — Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company has named a Milton resident as senior vice president of sales. Bill Deehan is responsible for leading sales and recruiting activities for the company’s 10,000-member national sales organization. His office is based in Atlanta. DEEHAN Deehan has more than 28 years of sales and management experience in the employee benefits industry. He most recently served as vice president and managing director for Unum U.S.’s South region based in Atlanta and as field liaison to Unum’s voluntary benefits practice. Colonial Life is headquartered out of Columbia, S.C. For more information, visit www.coloniallife.com.
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AMC opens Oct. 31 at North Point ALPHARETTA, Ga. – AMC Theatres will open its new location at North Point Mall Oct. 31, its first new building in more than two years. AMC North Point Mall 12 features approximately 1,100 seats in 12 auditoriums. Nearly every seat in the theatre is a plush, power recliner, which allows guests to lay back and put their feet up at the push of a button. This means guests can enjoy maximum comfort, with ample space to recline or stretch their legs, and plenty of armrest room for everyone. While AMC has retrofitted several of its locations throughout the country to accommodate power recliners, AMC North Point Mall 12 is the first AMC in the circuit specifically designed and built with recliners in mind. And with stadium seating, every seat has a perfect sightline to the screen. “We’ve been aggressively improving the quality of moviegoing in our locations across the country
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through a number of different enhancements, like the incredibly comfortable power recliners, a full bar, improved concession areas and, of course, premiere sight and sound experiences like IMAX,” said Mark McDonald, executive vice president of development at AMC. “As our first new building in more than two years, we took all of those things that guests are raving about at other AMCs and specifically design the theatre to include them at AMC North Point Mall 12. This theatre will not only be one of our signature locations in the AMC circuit, but one of the best in the entire country.” Guests will be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at MacGuffins, a full-service bar and lounge area inside the theater. The theatre will eventually feature two largescreen format options. Beginning immediately, guests can experience blockbusters with a brand new IMAX theater. In addition to the IMAX theatre, AMC’s own large-screen format will be installed at AMC North Point 12 in early 2014.
Sedgwick Gallery to open in downtown Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A fine art gallery is going to be celebrating its grand opening Nov. 15 – 17. The Sedgwick Gallery, a fine art gallery located in historic downtown Alpharetta, is opening at 61 Roswell Street. Located in one of the city’s oldest homes, built in 1856, the Skelton-Teasly House provides a backdrop to showcase exquisite works of art and adds to the cultural experience of downtown Alpharetta. “We think it signifies the perfect time and place for fine art,” said Ryan Sedgwick, gallery manager. Sedgwick Gallery will highlight the works of 20th century Masters including Peter Max, whose pop art has inspired Americans for decades; early French modernist Marc Chagall, whose work can be found on the ceiling of the Paris Opera House; American expressionist painter LeRoy Neiman, renowned for his brilliantly colored paintings and inspired screen prints of musicians and athletes; and Salvador Dalí, the world famous Spanish surrealist. The gallery also includes distinctly American works by Thomas Kinkade; Tarkay, the Austrianborn Israeli painter and watercolorist; and fellow Israeli master printer Amram Ebgi. The gallery features custom commissioned and framed oil paintings perfect for decorating any home as well as rotating features with established local artists. “I have conducted hundreds of charitable art auctions nationally, and believe it is an opportune time to bring that kind of excitement to my hometown,” said Scott Sedgwick, gallery owner. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information, call 404-281-9998 or visit sedgwickgallery.com.
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Corner Bakery Cafe opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Corner Bakery Cafe is ready to “feed the day” with a new cafe that opened Monday, Oct. 28 in Alpharetta. Residents are invited to check out the brand new location at 10920 Haynes Bridge Road, near the North Point Mall. This is the first Corner Bakery Cafe in Alpharetta and the ninth in the Atlanta metropolitan area, including three that just opened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “Alpharetta presents the perfect type of neighborhood for our growth in the Atlanta region,” said Corner Bakery Cafe Regional Director Bruce Kaiser. “It’s a family-friendly town that also has a strong local business community, providing us a great opportunity to introduce our warm atmosphere and great-tasting, freshly made food.” Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner. The made-to-order food is delivered fresh to the table. Founded on a philosophy of creating a place to relax and gather with family and friends, Corner Bakery Cafe offers a casual atmosphere featuring innovative, seasonal menu options ranging from hot breakfasts and signature panini to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and mouthwatering sweets. Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the hearts of neighborhoods across the country. “Atlanta is a prime area for the development of our brand, and Alpharetta is the perfect community to continue that growth,” said Chief Executive Officer Mike Hislop. “We are sure our inviting ambiance and made-to-order food will be well-received by our new neighbors.” For more about Corner Bakery Cafe in Atlanta, visit www.cornerbakerycafe.com.
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Using content marketing Potential pitfalls of new construction to attract new customers If you haven’t noticed, builders have aggressively moved back into the market. There are new developments going up everywhere you turn. But that isn’t the only way builders have been getting aggressive. Many home builders have reworked their sales contracts, and make no mistake, they are very one-sided agreements. If you’re planning to purchase a new home, read that contract inside and out. Don’t rely on the sales agent to point out the critical terms – they work for the builder. Here are some of the more important potential pitfalls: 1. Appraisals: There are no contingencies in the standard builder contract for an appraisal. You have to add this contingency. It usually won’t apply to upgrades. If you overbuild and it doesn’t appraise—it’s on you. 2. Financing contingency: Not allowed unless you use the builder’s lender. This does affect your ability to shop rates and closing costs. 3. Build time: Ensure the builder owns the lot you’re writing a contract on. Banks will often release lots in blocks but that doesn’t prevent a builder from writing a contract for
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a lot he doesn’t own yet. Ask if the permit has already been applied for. The builder could have up to 120 days before they have to begin construction. 4. Cost increases: I know of one builder that will write amendments increasing the contract price due to material cost increases, even though the sales price has been agreed upon. You can choose not to go through with the purchase, but you will in all likelihood lose your earnest money and any upgrade fees you have paid. 5. Final walk through: Some builders are not allowing the buyer’s agent to attend the final walk-through with their clients. I can only assume why they don’t want the buyers to have their representation there.
Are your marketing efforts not attracting new customers to your small business? Do traditional marketing channels not produce the results that you want? Consumers have migrated away from traditional marketing, and small businesses owners are realizing that content marketing is a way to get them back. So, what is content marketing? Content marketing is creating and distributing relevant and valuable information to attract, acquire and engage a clearly defined and understood target audience, with the objective of driving profitable customer actions. Fundamentally, content marketing allows you to communicate with your customers and prospects without selling. The big difference between content marketing and traditional marketing is that it captures the attention of your target audience by providing them with information that is relevant and valuable to them. Content marketing also builds trust and enhances the relationships you have with your customers. The starting point for content mar-
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Two Men and a Truck partners with schools for clothing drive FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Men and a Truck has partnered with local schools to host a warm clothing collection drive to help local people in need. The Key Club at Northview High School in Johns Creek and the fifth-graders at Settles Bridge Elementary School in Suwanee are running the
“Truckload of Warmth” drive to collect warm clothing items at their schools. Items can be brought to Two Men and a Truck, 1640 McFarland 400 Drive, Alpharetta. All new or gently used winter clothing items are welcome. The most needed items are coats, windbreakers, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats,
scarves, gloves, socks, boots and blankets. Donations will be delivered to Forsyth County Family Haven right before Thanksgiving. For more information, call Two Men and a Truck at 770-887-3204 or visit www. twomenalpharetta.com/truckload-of-warmth. —McKenzie Cunningham
DEATH NOTICES William John Allen, 65, of Dacula, passed away October 15, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Susan Held, 76, of Atlanta, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Douglas H. Moore, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Mildred Bailey, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 17, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Fredrick Henry, 83, of Doraville, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mark Mulkey, 59, of Cumming, passed away October 14, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Katherine Blanos, 91, of Johns Creek, passed away October 19, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
James Hollifield, 88 of Roswell, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Ada Virginia Nuzum, 96, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Treva Bridge, 86, of Sandy Springs, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
June Bea Brown, 46, of Atlanta, passed away October 21, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Peter Q. Cagle, Jr., 67, of Talking Rock, passed away October 15, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Daneen Irving, 70, of Roswell, passed away October 17, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Albert Davis, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away October 21, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Katie Glover Emerson, 39, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marilyn Gunkel, 74, of Roswell, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Larry Harper, 74, of Flowery Branch, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Pinecrest Academy campus ministry department has launched “IGNITE,” a program of Christian service designed to help high school students develop servant leadership potential through projects focused on corporal and spiritual works of mercy. IGNITE’s purpose is to inspire students with a concern for the needs of those around them and the desire to spread the gospel message through acts of service. This year, Pinecrest has 18 IGNITE senior projects, includ-
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Robert Johnson, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Beverly Green Kates, 68, of Cumming, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Richard Donald Crossley, 68, of Roswell, passed away October 21, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Diane Payne, 66, of Woodstock, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Sofia Kiseledich, 86, of Atlanta, passed away October 22, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Ivy Lorch, 95, of Marietta, passed away October 17, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Dorothy Lukens, 88, of Roswell, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Bob Mason, 57, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Joseph Elie Pierre, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away October 19, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. James Joel Poss, 82, of Cumming, passed away October 17, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Calvin Starr, 21, of Roswell, passed away October 18, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Dolores Liss Weinbender, 86, of Cumming, passed away October 19, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dorothy Winstead, 92 of Roswell, passed away October 16, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Sheet metal stolen from Sonic CUMMING, Ga. — As the closing Sonic Drive-In restaurant began demolition, a thief took the opportunity to steal $6,000 in sheet metal, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. An employee of Sonic, 6005 Atlanta Highway, told deputies the restaurant was going out of business and the owner was in the process of taking down the store. She said they pulled all the sheet metal from the canopy of the restaurant and placed it beside the dumpster Oct. 11. The next day, an employee from an adjacent BP gas station, 6025 Atlanta Highway, called the Sonic manager and said he helped a man load a truck with sheet metal. The BP employee said the man paid him $10 to help load the truck and had permission to do so by the general manager.
ing a mission trip to Nicaragua, a mentoring program and soccer tournament for underprivileged children. During a recent high school assembly, seniors took the stage to present their IGNITE projects to other high school students, promoting their causes with posters, PowerPoint presentations and music. At the conclusion of the presentation, all high school students selected which service projects they’d like to assist with the seniors. —McKenzie Cunningham He said he had seen this man several times, but did not know him well. Sonic staff said no one had permission to remove the sheet metal.
Victim wises to Craigslist scam CUMMING, Ga. — A seller received two cashier’s checks totaling $2,900 from a “buyer” for items that were being sold for $200, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A man in the 6000 block of Julian Road told deputies his son posted an amplifier and a kayak for sale on Craigslist.org Oct. 7. The items were being sold for $100 each. A “buyer” texted the son and said he wanted to buy both of the items. He mailed the son a postal money order for $945 and a cashier’s check for $1,955. He said the checks were made out for too much and asked the son to send the difference along with the two items posted online. The son called Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and reported the fraud.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » LUDWIG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENER
The LSO opens its 17th season with Ludwig’s newly revised violin concerto and soloist Janet Sung. Johns Creek resident Joshua Shue will also be a soloist. 4 p.m. Nov. 3. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please visit ludwigsymphony.org.
destruction. 7 p.m Oct. 31. 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. Please visit forsythcentralstage.com.
THE DRAGON KING
Performed by the Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, Mass., for the Center for Puppetry Arts, “The Dragon King” is a story of a drought that strikes China and the fearless grandmother who resolves to find out why the Dragon King is withholding the rain – even if she must go to the bottom of the sea. Times vary. Oct. 22 – Nov. 3. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org.
READER'S THEATRE: THE LIBRARY COMES ALIVE
Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents staged readings of scenes from Beverly Cleary’s “Ramona Quimby” novel series. A book discussion follows. Snacks provided. 4 – 5 p.m. Nov. 6. Roswell Branch of the AtlantaFulton Public Library System, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Please call 770640-3075 or visit afpls.org.
ART » ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS ART SHOW
WIRE AND WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
The Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival makes its debut in downtown Alpharetta. The free festival features local and nationally touring songwriters. Talented artists perform their songs with soulful melodies, magnificent vocals and expressive lyrics while interacting with the audience. Local gourmet food trucks, beer and wine. 4 – 9 p.m. Nov. 9. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
THEATER » SHAKESPEARE’S “MACBETH”
Forsyth Central High School presents “Macbeth.” The play is set in 10thcentury Scotland and tells the tale of a good man who slowly yields himself to the tempting voice of his murderous wife, his own ambition and three supernatural witches. Through each bloody deed he becomes a butcher, leaving his wife and his kingdom in his wake of
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.
EVENTS » HAUNTED ROOFTOP HALLOWEEN PARTY
Fright and delight at Whiskey Blue’s Haunted Rooftop on Halloween. Partygoers will dress to impress in costumes as DJ Rimby spins the hottest tunes in town. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Oct. 31. 3377 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Please call 678-500-3190 or visit atlantanightlife.com/ whiskeyblue.
NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE
Netherworld brings back old-school animatronics, thrilling special effects and Atlanta’s most treasured monsters with two new haunts: the Dead Ones and Boogeyman. Come see what all the talk is about…if you dare. 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. through Nov. 3. 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross. Please call 404-577-8686 or visit fearworld.com.
calendar FALL COLORS CANOEing ON THE CHATTAHOOCHEE
Take in the bright yellows, reds and oranges as they begin to spread themselves across a larger-than-life canvas. Quietly paddle along the Chattahoochee River and find relaxation in the echoes of the river residents (including belted kingfishers, great blue herons and mallards), the feel of a cool, crisp breeze, the reflections of the trees exploding with color, and the smell of fresh air and fragrant blooms. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 ext.237, or visit chattnature center.org.
ALPHARETTA CHILI COOK-OFF
Police officers, firefighters and other public safety staff don their chef’s aprons to create competing pots of homemade chili at this cook-off, featuring the Georgia versus Florida game. Try 20 different types of chili, from mild to extra spicy. Hotdogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and beer also available. Inflatables and face painting for kids. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
14TH ANNUAL BUFORD ACE CLASSIC CRUISE-IN AND SHOW
Come see modified cars, vintage cars, street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, racecars and rare rides of all kinds. Also featuring door prizes, a silent auction and fun for the whole family. All benefits go to the North Gwinnett Food Bank Co-op. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 2. S&S ACE Hardware and Mower, 4300 Buford Drive, Buford. Please call 770-9321458.
CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
Visitors will enjoy fine arts and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage concessions including food trucks. Also featuring a VIP tent and local acoustic musicians to enliven the atmosphere. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 3. 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit chastainpark artsfestival.com.
BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE
Gwinnett County Public Library and Fall Into the Arts present bestselling author Lisa Scottoline. Scottoline will visit Gwinnett to promote and autograph her latest novel, "Accused." Light
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refreshments available. Music performance by Joyce Parks. 7 p.m. Nov. 4. 10 College St. Northwest, Norcross. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit fallintothearts.org.
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ART AND SOUL
This year's annual Art and Soul Event to benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation will be held at the Gardens of Great Oaks in Roswell. An evening of magnificent artwork with musical entertainment by Danny O'Dea and Escape Plan. 7:30 – 11 p.m. Nov. 8. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-640-0059 or visit gatransplant.org.
HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR
A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.
BENEFITS & RACES » WELLSTAR STEPUP 5K RACE TO EMBRACE TOLERANCE
Proceeds from this race support Embracing Tolerance, a local education and awareness program with a vision to create a generation of educated and socially responsible youth. Embracing Tolerance seeks to arm teens and preteens with knowledge, empathy and responsiveness to combat bullying, racism and prejudice. 7 a.m. Nov. 3. North Point Village, 7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit active.com.
PARANOIA HAUNTED HOUSE
One of the highest-ranking haunted houses in Georgia is in Roswell. Come and experience the fright of your life. 7:30 – 11 p.m. Oct. 31 – Nov. 3. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Please call 678-793-1544 or visit paranoiahauntedhouse.com.
THE BIG SCREAM
The nonprofit ScreamFree Institute holds its annual Big Scream gala at the Wimbish House. ScreamFree helps U.S. military families around the world. 7 p.m. Nov. 1. 1150 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Please call 678672-6410 or visit screamfree.com.
HALLOWEEN TREATS FOR TROOPS
O'Rourke Family Dentistry will buy your Halloween candy for $1 per pound. All candy will be sent overseas to our troops. Help us support our military. Costumes encouraged. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 4. 757 Peachtree Parkway Suite 1, Cumming. Please call 770-888-6285 or visit orourkefamilydentistry.com.
HOUSE ON HORROR HILL
The longest-running haunted house in Georgia, now in its 33rd year. Everything built and done by volunteers, this house is sure to be quite the fright. 7:15 – 10 p.m. Oct. 30. – Nov. 2. 1650 Alpharetta St., Alpharetta. Please call 404-786-2665 or visit gahouseonhorrorhill.com.
WILLIEZ CHILI COOK-OFF
The annual Williez Chili Cook-Off raises money for Roswell charities. This year’s proceeds go toward Keep Roswell Beautiful and the Drake House. Since 2010, the cook-off has provided an outlet for local Chili Chefs while generating thousands of dollars for local charities. 2 - 6 p.m. Nov. 2. Willow Springs Neighborhood Park, 10579 Roxburgh Lane, Roswell. Please call 650-898-7372 or visit williezchili.com.
THE HAYES HAUNT
This annual haunted house benefits a different charity each year. This year’s proceeds go to the Place of Forsyth. 7 – 10 p.m. Oct. 31 – Nov. 1. 7435 Cavaletti Circle, Cumming. Please visit hayeshaunt.com.
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1045 - Moving Sale Milton, Crooked Creek, 750 Crown Cove, Friday and Saturday, 11/01-11/02, 8AM-3PM. Furniture, rugs, home decor & more! 1055 - Yard Sale CUMMING: Multi vendor. 2100 Castleberry Road 30040. Saturday 11/2, 8am-2pm. Something for everyone! Johns Creek Mayfair Subdivision, 110 Amethyst Cove. Saturday, 11/2, 8am-2pm: Furnishings, Clothing, toys, books, much more!
HELP WANTED 1080 - Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Background check and drug screening mandatory. 770-887-2000.
1080 - Full-time Established construction firm seeking people experienced in concrete, asphalt, right of way and stormwater services. Please call 678-6026400 or email your resume to rwxjobs@hotmail.co m
Contract Nurse Practitioner to head up fast growing clinic in the Alpharetta area. Call 770-559-5834 to inquire further or send resume’ and contact information to swayne.g@gmail.com DISHWASHER & PREP COOK: Background check and drug screening mandatory. 770-887-2000.
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1080 - Full-time LEGAL ASSISTANT Johns Creek/ Alpharetta: For well-established investigative firm. For office duties to include Dictaphone/ transcription, Quickbooks, Microsoft Word. Flexible hours. Please send resumes to: 678-356-0148 Exciting new concept coming to Alpharetta is looking for F.O.H. & B.O.H. staff. Fresh, casual dining with a growing company. Apply: 5306-B Windward Parkway or email mwhoffman@tazikisca fe.com www.tazikiscafe.com
Senior Care Coordinator: Nonmedical homecare agency in Alpharetta seeking a Senior Care Coordinator who is motivated & enjoys working with elderly. Must have strong customer service, computer & organizational skills. CNA or LPN desired but not required. Call 678-230-5971 Experienced. Alpha Soda Restaurant. Fax or email resume: 770-442-0065 or info@alphasoda.com
1095 - Part-time
Seeking part-time, fun, energetic gymnastics coach. Coaching experience and reliable transportation required. Please call 770-475-8188 to inquire
Elderly man needs assistance,9am Saturday-9pm Sunday. (32 hours) weekly. Intimate personal care involved. Some lifting required. MUST LIKE DOGS! Personal references, good English, criminal background check & valid drivers license required. AlpharettaCrabapple area. $14/ hour. Wages reported.
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1095 - Part-time
(Part-time). Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (www.alpharettapres. com) is seeking a dedicated and gifted person of faith to lead our youth and children’s choirs and assist with the overall music ministry of the church. We are a 960 member church with three Sunday morning worship services and a large number of youth and children. Bachelor’s degree required; experience in leading musical ensembles of youth is preferred. A full job description is posted on the church website. Interested candidates should send a resume and three references to musicsearch@alphar ettapres.com by November 22nd.
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (www.alpharettapres. com) is seeking an dynamic and creative person of faith to lead our vibrant youth ministry program. We are a 960 member church blessed with a large number of very active middle and high school students. Our youth ministry offers Sunday school classes, Sunday night youth group, retreats and summer mission trips. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Theology or Education preferred. A full job description is posted on the church website. Interested candidates should send a resume and three references to youthsearch@alphar ettapres.com by November 22nd.
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1260 - Bargains
Housekeeper & Houseman Experience preferred but will train. Must be able to work flexible hours & weekends. 678-775-4606
Banquet or Display Table - Heavy Duty 72x30, $27.00 404-664-4491 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 Basketball Goal: Huffy, portable, heightadjustable, good condition, needs rim. $50. 770-205-3161 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. 770-205-9583 Casio Keyboard with stand $100. Call/text 770-356-9198 Chairs: Duncan Fife Style, 5 side chairs $27.00 each, 1 armchair $45.00, cloth cushion. 404-664-4491 COMMERCIAL BROOM: $15. 678-663-0588 Couch, love seat, chair: Reupholstered faux tan leather. Lamp, glass top end and coffee tables; $3200. 678-473-9612 or 678-232-1224 DINING ROOM SET, Bernhardt Grand Savannah cherry dining room table with 8 chairs, 2 extension leaves and pads. Pristine condition! $4000. 404-822-1978 ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, cherry, never used! Asking $400. 678-341-6848
ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, white, (can be used as storage armoire!) $250. 678-341-6848 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 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. 770-360-9443 Japanese Maple Trees (Oshio Beni) 8 at $20 each. 770-888-2790 JEEP HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (2) with bulbs and fits 19992004 Grand Cherokee. $45 both. 678-455-8111 KIDS’ COSTUMES, Falcons Cheerleader $7. Call/text 770-356-9198. LAUNDRY TUB, Utilatub, with fixture, $20. 678-455-8111 PATIO, old wrought iron, grapevine, couch plus 2 chairs $50. Needs restoration. 813-892-3640 PEDESTAL SINK, white with gold fixture, like new $45. 678-455-8111 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
Must: Be skilled, passionate & fun; love teaching math in a way making sense to & changing the lives of 2nd grade-H.S; have an undergraduate degree or a college student studying math or educationrelated field. No lesson planning or need to find own customers. Guaranteed 10-30 flex hrs/wk depending on potential for mgmt. Great environment, purpose-driven; avail 3pm-8pm at least 24 days/wk. Cover letter & resume to johnscreek@mathna sium.com
PT/FT. Flex sched. love animals! http:// happytailscare.com/ job-application/
Production Assistant 15-20 hrs/week, set your own schedule. jobs@hoochsnuff.com
TRANSPORTATION 1200 - Cars Mercedes-Benz, 1990. 190E 2.6 (6 cyl) Black 4 Dr Sdn. Auto Trans, AC, AM/FM, C/D player. Camel/tan interior, PW, PR Seats, Cruise, SR. Mileage 102,000 not verified. $2,275.00. 678-624-1833 1205 - Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 2004, approximately 14,000 miles. Looks new! Blue/black. Needs mechanical help. $4000. 770-597-1851 or 256-779-3395
MISCELLANEOUS 1260 - Bargains ANTIQUE DESK: 1940’s. Mahogany wood $400/obo. 678-624-0845
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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
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1260 - Bargains 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 Pine Dresser $100. Call/text 770-356-9198 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 Propane Tanks, 20 lbs, 1 full, 1 nearly empty $25 both. 770-886-0110 TABLES, Solid oak mission style: End (2), square coffee, sofa. Medium brown. Excellent condition. Originally $1600, moving price $500 for all. 770-992-7888 TV. Toshiba with built in DVD Player. $40 negotiable. Call 678-663-0588. WATER SKIS with tow rope $50. 770-886-0110 WEDDING/BALL GOWN, Anaiss style silk/satin, size 14 ivory color, never worn. Strapless neckline. Box pleats on drop waistline. Bodice embellished by crystals. $700. 770-639-0158 1265 - Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Complete package includes 2 adjacent spaces, 2 vaults, 2 opening and closing & one 44x14 Companion Bronze marker. This package currently sells for $21,173. I am willing to sell this package for $10,000, firm. Please call me at 770-9931170 to schedule a time at Greenlawn Cemetery to see spaces’ locations.
SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING 5590 - Handyman
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5470 - AC/ Heating
Fescue over seeding/sod All credit cards accepted ProLawns Landscaping, LLC
Complete heating system tune up with carbon monoxide test, Only $49! Licensed and insured. Call Comfort Control Today at 770- 932-1306 5560 - Flooring
All occasions & Starbucks baskets! Some incl. free shipping. Order online phildbasket.labellaba skets.com, or Phil 770-312-4040
678-455-2434 www.HandyHero.net 30 yrs. exp./FREE ESTIMATES 1 YR WARRANTY/Lic. & Ins.
1420 - Aparts.- Unf. 1BR/1BA. Kitchen & living room. No pets or smoking. Good, safe area. Need references. $600/ mo. 770-475-1788
Plumbing Electrical
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INSTRUCTION 5060 - Tutoring offering English/ French tutoring. Your location, $45/hour. 770-346-8555.
WE DO IT ALL!
5595 - Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237 5610 - Home Improvement Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237
20 yrs. Refs. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, tile, siding, paint, pressure wash.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks ACCREDITED. Get a diploma. Get a job.1-800-264-8330 www.diplomafromhome.com
6004 - Employment Opportunities ALASKA CRAB FISHING JOBS: $7K-$15K A Month + Full Benefits. Food, Housing And Transportation Provided. Apply Online Today! www. arcticbayjobs.com (620)200-0312
6011 - Miscellaneous
5365 - Health Care Opiate Addiction? Get your life back. Suboxone therapy now available. Accepting new patients. 678-242-0204 for appt.
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 M 866666 453 45353 6204
5775 - Tree Services
Serving N. GA 22 yrs. Stump grinding. Ins/affordable. Free ests! 770-887-8843, 678-858-0555 mmlabors@aol.com
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6011 - Miscellaneous
6015 - Adoptions
6019 - Autos Wanted
CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-864-5784 DIRECTV, Internet, Phone $69.99/mo +Free 3Months: HBO\’ae/Starz\’ae SHOWTIME\’ae/CINEMAX\’ae +FREE GENIE 4Room Upgrade +NFL SUNDAY TICKET! 1-855-302-3347 Dish TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-309-1452
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
TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800454-6951
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5818 - Cable TV 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
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.
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5875 - Miscellaneous
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Immediate Opportunity for Men and Women. EntryLevel Oilfield Jobs Starting at $64,000-$145,000/Year. No Experience Necessary. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message 1-888-450-4902
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1745 - Vacation Rentals
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770-255-8575 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs
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1670 - Waterfront/ other
Advantage Painting
House Painting Stucco Work Carpentry Caulking
5590 - Handyman
ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237 5685 - Painters
5685 - Painters
25 Years Experience References
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ALL REPAIRS & REMODELS
Carpet Wrinkles Removed. 35+ yrs exp. 706-429-4453
Call Mike 678-763-2420 Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured
Up to 1/2 Acre
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1265 - Cemetery Greenlawn, Roswell 4 graves, 2 vaults, Pine Hill Section. $5000 all. 404-372-6894
5645 - Lawn Care
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