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Alpharetta library moves forward Construction could start this month

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s new public library crossed a large hurdle Monday night, Dec. 3, when the Alpharetta City Council approved a contract over the land for the new building.

“This is a document we’ve been working on for some time,” said Sam Thomas, city attorney for Alpharetta. “I think we have an agreement we can all support.”

He said the agreement between the library board and the city has been more “amorphous” until Monday, with general agreements in effect. This new contract finalizes exactly where the library will be and hands over roads, pipes and rights of way on the property the library board will Hatcher hurd/staff

Atique Shah, center, is not only the chief organizer of the event, he turned out to be the top vote-getter for his 2014 Lamborghini Aventador. Helping him are models from the Titan Agency in Buckhead, from left, Shaheen, Chandler, Jessa and Oana.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Car aficionados who regularly attend the Caffeine and Octane car show the first Sunday of each month on Windward Parkway took a different turn when

some enthusiasts turned it into a benefit for relief for the Philippines.

It was called Unleash the Rainbow with cars of all colors lined up like a rainbow, and the public voted for the best car with their dollar bills.

Atique Shah, a Mariet-

tan who regularly brings his Lamborghini Aventador to the car show, contacted some of his buddies about turning the December Caffeine and Octane (see the Aug. 12 article at Northfulton.com or go to

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have to accept to begin construction of their new building. The library board still has to approve the contract. They next meet Dec. 4.

Should they do so, Al Collins, with Fulton County, said construction on the library could start as soon as midmonth.

The Alpharetta library is part of a 2008 bond referendum that was passed to build eight new libraries in Fulton County and renovate a further two. Among the new libraries are a Milton library and an east Roswell library.

The 25,000-square-foot building is planned to be two stories, with extensive gardens and green space on 3 acres just south of the new City Hall.

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DUI arrests ►► Steven Christopher

Schaub, 29, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 10 on Musette Circle in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Jose Cruz Chavira-Ortiz, 38, of Renton, Wash., was arrested Nov. 11 on Marietta Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and reckless driving. ►► Megan Leigh Estes, 30, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 16 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Charles Thomas Hart, 38, of Hillgate Crossing, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 11 on Webb Bridge Way in Alpharetta for DUI, aggressive driving, following too closely and improper use of horn. ►► John Jason Lively,

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Pregnant woman fights with police MILTON, Ga. – An unknown pregnant woman fought with and bit police Nov. 21 after she was caught shoplifting.

Employees of the Kohl’s store on Ga. 9 said they saw the pregnant suspect in the shoe department picking out pairs of shoes, removing them from their boxes and placing the shoes in her shopping cart.

She then replaced the empty boxes on the shelf. She then went to the jewelry department where she picked out earring

public safety 40, of Ivy Summit Court, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Edvaldo C. Da Cruz, 42, of Watkinsville was arrested Nov. 15 on Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Bryson Womack, 24, of Skulley Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Heather Harrison Amos, 38, of Ashurst Drive, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 17 on Willeo Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alexander Aaron Cebada, 22, of Bainbridge Lane, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Joshua Andrew Hyde, 28, of Dawsonville was arrested Nov. 17 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and following too closely. ►► Bernard Dee King, 46, of Marietta was arrested Nov. 18 on Azalea Drive in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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and necklaces, also placing them in her cart. She repeated this in the clothing department, picking out tops. Finally, she went to the fitting room.

When she left the fitting room, store employees said her purse was noticeably full and none of the items were left in the fitting room. They stopped her as she attempted to leave the store without paying for her items.

When police arrived, she gave them a false name and began pleading with them not to arrest her and that people would kill her if they found out. She repeatedly said she would kill herself. When police tried to place handcuffs on her, she fought back, even biting one of the officers.

She was taken to North Fulton Hospital for treatment and evaluation. She was charged with shoplifting, felony obstruction of police, giving a

false name and battery.

32, of Smyrna was arrested Nov. 16 on Highway 9 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana.

Drug arrests ►► Jessie J. Hall, 48, of

Norcross was arrested Nov. 13 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and headlight violation. ►► Joe H. Williams, 18, of Newport Bay Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 11 on Laurelwood Lane in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Shawn Anthony Richardson, 36, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 15 on Lancaster Loop in Roswell for possession of marijuana and parking violation. ►► Reginald Lynn Dunning, 20, of Ashley Forest Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of mari-

Woman uses fake IDs for $1K spree ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Powder Springs woman was arrested Nov. 19 after allegedly using fake driver’s licenses to open store credit cards. Employees at the Best Buy at North Point Mall told police the suspect, Amber Diane Weber, 22, of Powder Springs, opened a store credit card and charged $1,068 before employees suspected her driver’s license was a fake. She left the store. Police caught up with her on Ga. 400 where she was found to have another fake driver’s license on her, as well as a Macy’s credit card opened in that license’s name.

She claimed an unknown man gave her the two IDs and told her what to do with them.

juana with intent to distribute and no license. ►► Kyare Lasalle Griffin, 20, of Ashley Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and giving false information. ►► Jonathan Daniel Cunningham, 23, of Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Nicholas Gerald Spence, 23, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and obstruction of an officer. ►► Larae Corin Coates, 31, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 18 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and giving false information. ►► Joseph W. Kinskey, 20, of Broughton Street, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 20 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

Both stolen IDs were from women in the state of New York.

Weber was charged with credit card forgery and identity fraud.

Sleeping man found with drugs MILTON, Ga. – A sleeping man was found to have several types of drugs on him Nov. 20.

Police were called to the CVS on Ga. 9 north of Bethany Bend about 4:20 p.m. after a man was reportedly sound asleep in his car and had been for several hours. When police woke him, the suspect, Kyle Jay Copp, 26, of Steeple Chase, Alpharetta, seemed disoriented.

When asked if police could search his car, he refused.

A police dog was brought in and allegedly alerted at several

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 places around the car, signifying possible drugs. A search of the car yielded two marijuana grinders, a bottle of vodka, a bottle of prescription pills, several wedding rings and gems, more than $200 cash and several plastic baggies containing a white powder and rocks, suspected methamphetamine.

Copp also allegedly refused to give his real name to police.

He was arrested for possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, driving with an open container of alcohol, possession of drug-related paraphernalia and giving a false name to police.

Two businesses burglarized CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into two businesses and stole about $1,300 in cash and equipment, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Nov. 16, deputies were dispatched to Jets Pizza, 2950

Buford Highway, because someone busted the front glass door. When deputies arrived, an employee from a neighboring business said she saw it broken when she arrived for work. She said the alarm was going on off, but did not see anyone inside. Deputies said two cash registers were emptied out, the shelf that held them was damaged and the safe was missing. The floor was scratched leading from the register area to the front door. Deputies said the suspect must have broken the shelf to steal the safe and drug it out of the store. The manager of Jets Pizza told deputies he put the $980 in cash from the registers into a safe the night before.

The owner said it will cost about $2,500 to replace the damaged and stolen property.

On the same day, the Castle Car Wash, 1780 Buford Highway, was also broken into.

Deputies said glass had been removed from an employee entrance inside the car wash machine. The cash register had been emptied of $300, and the owner’s $1,000 laptop and accounting software was stolen. The owner told deputies the car wash controls

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Teen found shoplifting items MILTON, Ga. – An 18-year-old Alpharetta woman was arrested Nov. 20 for attempting to steal movies, clothes and snacks from the Windward Walmart. According to store employees, June Ruth Ungaro, 18, of Planter’s Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was seen picking out items throughout the store and placing them into shopping bags. She allegedly selected several movies, a frozen pie and men’s shirts and socks.

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She then tried to leave the store without paying for the $113-worth of items. She later admitted to police she could not pay for the items. Ungaro was arrested for shoplifting.

Fake cops calling residents MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident is a suspect in several phone calls of people claiming to be police officers.

A man reported to police Nov. 22 that he was called from a local number the day before with the callers – a man and a woman – claiming to be Dunwoody Police officers. They

claimed he was a suspect in a harassing communications report stemming from supposed membership in an adult website.

The victim gave his full name, birthdate and Social Security number to the “officers.” The victim later called Dunwoody Police, who advised the people he spoke with were not officers.

The number was called by police, and the phone was answered by a woman identifying herself as Dunwoody Police. She was identified as an “Annette Davis” of North Park Lane, Milton. A man, Orlando Caballeo, of Pine Vista Bluff, Alpharetta, was also implicated. Police are investigating.

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End in sight for Roswell’s lost time capsule Spends decade forgotten

A decision was never made on where to put it.

It wasn’t a high priority item for anybody.”

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Sometimes things get lost in the hectic day-to-day shuffle. For Roswell, it turns out one of those things was a time capsule.

As part of the city’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2004, a time capsule was created to be filled with items relative to the city’s 150th year.

The plan was to open it 50 years after the sesquicentennial, in 2054.

The capsule box was bought and filled with memorabilia from the celebrations – a poster, mugs, a baseball cap and newspaper articles were all placed inside. However, it was never sealed and buried.

Instead, it sat in an office for these past nine years.

A nondescript metal box about 3 feet high, it almost looks like an old drinking fountain.

Fitting, perhaps, for something designed to be buried for half a century.

After the festivities of the 150th year, Historic and Cultural Affairs Manager Morgan Timmis said the capsule was more-or-less forgotten about.

“A decision was never made on where to put it,” she said. “It wasn’t a high priority item for anybody.”

And so the box sat in the corner of an office for the better part of a decade.

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Roswell’s time capsule (the plain box on the left) is to be opened in 40 years. It will finally be sealed and buried after nearly a decade of uncertainty.

Finally, the end may be in sight for the capsule – Roswell approved Nov. 25 to bury the box at the foot of the steps of

City Hall after Councilmember Betty Price helped resurrect the project.

“Elaine DeNiro, the city ar-

chivist, asked whatever happened to it,” said Price. “So we went on a hunt to find it.”

When they found it, Price said she was determined to wrap up that lose end and find a burial place.

“We decided to get that thing properly planted,” she said.

The recommended location for the time capsule is to bury it at the bottom of the steps in front of City Hall. A plaque would be placed above it to mark the location.

Now that a resting place has been found, Timmis said the box must be sealed up – sent back to the manufacturer to do so – returned to the city and then buried.

A memorial plaque has been made to place over top of it. No date has been set for the burying.

“For eight or nine years, it’s been sitting waiting for a home,” Price said. “Hopefully before too long we will be getting it in the ground.”

Ga. 400 bridge to demolish homes Roswell plan could mean better traffic

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Any chef would tell you: to make an omelet, some eggs must be broken.

To complete its Big Creek Parkacenbrak way bridge, Roswell must decide which eggs it wants to break – residents’ houses or their apartments.

The Big Creek Parkway bridge is a plan to build a bridge crossing Ga. 400, providing a new east-west link for Roswell. One plan calls for a new roadway from Warsaw Road just north of Holcomb Bridge Road, extending east across Ga. 400 between the Holcomb Bridge Road and

Mansell Road interchanges. The new road would then connect to the existing intersection of Old Alabama Road and Holcomb Woods Parkway and end at Holcomb Bridge Road.

A second plan calls for a similar connection south of the interchange.

The bridge is still a long way from beginning construction, however.

“There is a debate on how best to make the connection between Old Alabama Road east of Ga. 400 to Warsaw Road west of Ga. 400,” said Steve Acenbrak, Roswell’s transportation director.

Of particular concern to some residents, however, is that there is no easy way across Ga. 400.

Not without demolishing some houses.

A bridge north of the Holcomb Bridge Road/Ga. 400 in-

terchange would mean tearing down houses; a bridge south of the interchange means tearing down apartments.

If the city wanted to demolish those homes, it would need to purchase their land, Acenbrak said.

“The city would have to

offer fair market value and negotiate all that,” he said.

So far, the project is still in the planning phase. No money has been set aside to pay for it.

“A final concept is still being worked on,” Acenbrak said.

“But there may be some hard decisions to be made.”

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Georgia’s 2014 economic outlook promising State ‘poised for takeoff in growth’

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The state’s economic outlook is the healthiest it has been in a long time and things are looking better in 2014, according to Rajeev Dhawan, director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center.

The factors needed for healthy economic growth are

falling into place, Dhawan said Nov. 22 at GSU’s quarterly forecast.

“We could be poised for a takeoff in growth,” said Dhawan.

Georgia’s employment growth rate in August was better than the nation’s, and the center’s forecast calls for the state to create 85,000 jobs this year compared to 63,000 in 2012. Next year, job cre-

ation will top 78,000, but an increasing share of them will be higherpaying white collar jobs.

Overall however, jobs created in the DHAWAN state have not been much to crow about.

“The quality of the jobs gained, as measured by personal income or wage growth, has been less than stellar,”

improving property values and giving the construction industry a much needed boost.

Overall, the state and national economies could launch skyward if some potential hurdles don’t get in the way.

Should there be another federal budget standoff that results in a new government shutdown, that would dampen consumer and corporate confidence, Dhawan said.

Plus, what he calls “global malaise” has the potential to depress exports, which would weaken U.S. manufacturing, business investment and job creation.

Still Dhawan is optimistic about 2015, calling for gross domestic product to ratchet up to 3.0 percent after 2014’s 2.0 percent repeat of this year.

“A new Congress will be a factor in that change, ushering in the possibility of less partisanship and bickering,” Dhawan said. “Such a shift will allow free investment to take off and, in turn, produce good job and income growth in 2015.”

Dhawan said.

Georgia’s unemployment rate will wind up averaging 8.5 percent this year, the lowest in six years. It will decline to 8.2 next year and fall to 7.3 in 2015.

Sectors such as professional and business services, transportation and hospitality have regained all the jobs lost during the recession.

Education and health care have been mainstay industries.

They have been adding jobs while other Georgia sectors were hemorrhaging jobs.

Some industries are still trying to recover – manufacturing, finance, information, wholesale and retail trade.

State and local governments have been shedding jobs too as budgets have been tightened.

Local governments – including school boards – are experiencing the crush of the recession due to declines in property values. Many governments have nearly depleted reserves. But Dhawan predicts a new wave of investment that is

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JCSO performs Handel’s ‘Messiah’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the first time, the Johns Creek Symphony will be presenting Handel’s “Messiah,” the Christmas portion, plus “Worthy is the Lamb” and the “Great Amen.”

Johns Creek United Methodist sanctuary will be the venue for this inaugural concert featuring the JCSO under the direction of Maestro J. Wayne Baughman with Peter Marshall, harpsichordist, who is also the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s principal keyboardist.

Guest soloists include soprano Katie Baughman, mezzo-soprano Amanda Tittle, tenor Richard Clement and bass Stephen Ozcomert, as well as the JCSO Messiah choir.

These auditioned choral singers perform throughout the metro area, and many also perform with the JCSO for the annual Christmas Gala and Holiday Pops Concert.

The JCSO is looking forward to performing this iconic masterpiece for the community, and plans it to be an annual musical tradition.

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Healthy children still at risk for flu Flu shot highly recommended for children, parents

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While children with highrisk medical conditions including asthma and heart disease are more likely to contract the flu, those without any previous health problems are also

susceptible, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

From October 2004 through September 2012, the study showed 830 children died from the flu. Of those children, 43 percent had no high-risk medical conditions.

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“The flu can take a variety of forms, and the reason we’re so concerned is because it can affect so many people, both children and adults. While it simply causes a lot of discomfort for most patients, it can cause life-threatening complications for others,” he said.

Fortenberry added the flu harms children less than 2 years of age because their immune response isn’t as well developed.

“They’re more likely to have a severe form of the flu because unlike teenagers or adults, they haven’t been exposed to different years of the flu to help them build up an immunity to it,” he said.

Which is why, Fortenberry said, the flu vaccine is recommended yearly for all children over the age of 6 months through adulthood.

The exception is children

It doesn’t matter whether there’s some underlying condition or not. Healthy children are at risk too.”

Dr. James Fortenberry Pediatrician-in-chief at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

with egg allergies because the vaccine contains eggs. But Fortenberry said even with the allergy, there are preparations that children and parents can take.

And with the National Influenza Vaccination Week approaching, Dec. 8-14, Forten-

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Sarah Chandler »

A new face in Roswell’s arts community Arts Center has coordinator with ‘fresh ideas’

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s Cultural Arts Center, the heart of live theater performances for North Fulton, has a new face walking its halls. It has a new coordinator who goes by the name Sarah Chandler.

Growing up in Macon, Chandler got into theater at an early age, joining her high school’s theater department.

“I have acted multiple times,” she said, “but it stresses me out. I get nervous and generally shake.”

Behind the scenes worked better for her.

She studied sociology at Wesleyan College before working in Virginia for the Richmond Theater of Virginia, shortly before it folded in 2002.

She went on to graduate school at Virginia Tech to study theater management.

“It was a great experience,” she said. “I got to be in the mountains.”

From there, she went to work for The Public in New York. While she said she enjoyed her time there, something was missing.

“You live to work and you work to live,” she said. “There was not a lot of social time or connecting with other people there.”

She moved to Asheville, N.C., for a stint before she got an offer to work for the Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia as a stage and production manager.

However, the bug to return home grew on her and she returned to Georgia to be with family.

“I decided to move before I had a job,” she said.

Luckily, Roswell was able to help there. Chandler saw the job posting for the Cultural Arts Center and applied, eventually getting the job.

“This is way better than any of the things I was applying to,” she said. “This is exactly what I should be doing.”

She began work Sept. 3, barely a week back in the state, and hit the ground running by helping put on the recent Crystal Bowersox concert at the Cultural Arts Center.

“She’s highly qualified and has a great deal of experience

Shows at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Located at 950 Forrest St., Roswell The Roswell Presents… series: • Dec. 28: Sixpence None the Richer • Feb. 7: Masters of Soul • May 10: Spencer Day • June 7: Second City Also at the CAC: • Nov. 26 – Jan. 23: “People on Canton” visual art exhibit • Nov. 29 – Dec. 8: Roswell Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” • Dec. 15: Atlanta Wind Symphony presents “On Holiday” • Dec. 13 and 14: Atlanta Dance Theatre presents “Babes in Toyland” and “Nutcracker – Land of Sweets” • Dec. 20 and 21: “Nutcracker Swings!” in theater production and managing facilities,” said Morgan Timmis, Roswell’s cultural arts coordinator. “She’s doing a great job here. I expect she will bring a lot of fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the position.”

And Chandler has some fresh ideas. She said that while the Cultural Arts Center has a strong presence in visual arts, there is more that could be done. Despite local dance companies being well aware of the CAC, talent of other venues – such as local musicians – may still not know of it. That’s something Chandler wants to change.

“The more local arts we can support will help us connect with the community,” she said. “We want people to come here and not go downtown for awesome music or art. Canton Street has the food and the night life. We just need to provide the art.”

Open mic nights, comedy nights and more local bands are all ideas Chandler said she wants to try out to help expand the local support. A “live lounge,” a VIP area on performance nights, has already been

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In the end, it will be up to the community what they will support – and by supporting the arts in Roswell, the community supports the city’s investments in the arts.

“The only way we will be successful is if the community says ‘this is what we want’ and we give it to them,” she said.

Sarah Chandler is the new coordinator for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

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HoneyBaked makes sweet values Exec speaks to Rotary

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It was a tasty morning Nov. 15 at the weekly meeting of the Alpharetta Rotary Club, as the chief operating officer of HoneyBaked Ham, Maggie DeCan, spoke to the group.

The Roswell resident spoke to the values of the company

and how those values helped it become a dominant company in the region.

Being “values-driven” was the key, DeCan said.

The company does 60 percent of its sales on 15 days of the year – those days around holidays.

During the recession, the company was hit hard, she said. Families were spending less.

“We took a hard look at ourselves,” she said. A third of the workforce was laid off.

In 2009, they realigned

themselves to be valuesdriven. Doing the right thing, treating others with respect and honoring commitments were new rules governing every decision the company made.

“We became more customer - and employee-focused,” DeCan said. “Being more values-driven and focused has a tangible economic benefit.”

The Alpharetta Rotary Club meets every Friday morning, at 7 a.m. at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

Maggie DeCan, COO of Alpharetta-based HoneyBaked Ham, speaks to the Alpharetta Rotary Club about the company’s core values and mission, which have turned the company around.

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Milton District promotes Johns Creek Scouts JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District, which covers the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Oct. 24.

Nathaniel Maiwald, of Troop 317, was sponsored by Perimeter Church.

His project was the organization and collection of reading and sunglasses for distribution to the needy in Guatemala.

Maiwald collected more than 500 pairs of glasses. He also had to measure and label each pair using a lensometer.

Garrett Fetner, of Troop 317, was sponsored by Perimeter Church. His project was the organization and collections of shoes for Soles4Souls. Fetner collected more than 805 pairs of shoes that will be shipped all over the world to those in need.

Daniel Rowland, of Troop 3143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of 12 metal clothing racks. For this project,

Rowland had to cut and thread all the pipes for the clothing racks.

Lucas Murray, of Troop 3143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was landscaping the front of Johns Creek High School. He dug out, cleaned out and weeded an 800-foot area and planted trees and shrubs.

Quinton Aubrey Haley, of Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a 10-by-10-foot storage shed with outdoor overhang for Grace Chapel Church in Cumming.

Wilson Gao, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was to landscape and beautify and add enhancements the Eric Amman Memorial Garden located at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He also created and organized a commemorative opening ceremony for the garden.

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Local teen author releases fourth book ATLANTA – Atlanta teen writer Nicole Izmaylov recently released her fourth book, “Curse Breakers.” Previously, Izmaylov has received multiple first place wins at the state level of the Reflections art contest for her literature and musical composition.

She has also won the Georgia Author of the Year Award for her children’s book, “Ronnie and BB,” published in 2009, and the Forward National Literature Award for her young adult fantasy novel, “The Draçian Dance,” published in 2010, and her middle grade chapter book, “Dart and the Squirrels,” published in 201l.

“Curse Breakers” was published on Oct. 1. Izmaylov’s new story features

the main character, Rell Blue, on her journey to break others of their terrible curses. Evil clones, part-time dragons and murderous zombies add danger and excitement to Rell’s journey.

Izmaylov’s works can be found on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.

For more information on Izmaylov and her books, go to http://nicoleizmaylov.com/books.html.

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Tail waggin’ good times »

Therapy dog helps school children to read Roswell woman visits schools with rescued pup

By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Outside of a classroom setting, most people would not consider reading to be a group activity, but on Nov. 6, Roswell resident Gail Goldberg proved that notion wrong.

Goldberg, a retired kindergarten teacher, is now a volunteer for Therapy Dogs International. TDI hosts a program called Tail Waggin’ Tutors that promotes literacy in children by allowing kids to read books to therapy dogs. Paired with her Great Pyrenees partner, Biscuit, Goldberg helps children throughout Georgia to improve their reading abilities.

Learning to read is a challenge for many children, and the stress of reading aloud in a classroom can be counterproductive to a child’s self-esteem.

“For a child to have the opportunity to sit beside a warm, fuzzy, calm dog and show the dog their book and read it to them, has been shown to give that child an activity to look

forward to and relish,” Goldberg said. “As the child reads or shares their book with a dog such as Biscuit, the teacher can observe where the weaknesses are and target them in her lessons. It’s just a win-win all the way around, and the dogs really enjoy visiting with the children.”

It takes a special kind of animal to be a therapy dog, and Biscuit’s story is an inspiring one. Biscuit was abandoned in the back of an apartment building in Tennessee at the tender age of 4 months.

She was tied to a tree and left with little food and water. A neighbor heard her cries and called animal rescue services.

From there, Biscuit went on to live in different foster homes throughout Georgia before residing with Goldberg and her husband; the couple instantly noticed Biscuit’s loving and magnetic personality.

Goldberg had a professional U.S. Customs canine trainer work with Biscuit for seven months before submitting her for the therapy dog test at Therapy Dogs International.

Biscuit passed with flying colors and joined Goldberg in her mission to help children with their confidence in reading.

Roswell resident Gail Goldberg and her Great Pyrenees partner, Biscuit, reads to children, helping them learn how to read themselves.

Goldberg and Biscuit accomplished quite a goal when they visited Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Center in Marietta Nov. 6.

Handler and dog went to each classroom full of children, acquainting the students with the colossal canine that weighs in at 140 pounds.

Despite her intimidating size, the Great Pyrenees is an

incredibly gentle giant. Biscuit inspired smiles amongst the children as they approached to pet her.

This visit in particular was distinct for Biscuit because it marked her 150th therapy visit within two years. In honor of this accomplishment, the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy donated 150 books to Sheltering Arms in Biscuit’s

name. Goldberg and Biscuit distributed the books, some of which included Goldberg’s own book, “Animals A-Z: Poems for Early Readers.”

Together, Goldberg and Biscuit make a wonderful team and will continue their mission of improving child literacy. To learn more about Goldberg’s work, visit www.gailgoldbergbook.com.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro knows how to build commercial properties and market them, but he is also flexible enough to know that markets and marketing changes.

At the Nov. 21 Appen Media “Best of the Best” gala, Toro, as keynote speaker, spoke about “what did it take to get here?” As a real estate executive with 26 years in commercial real estate, Toro has been responsible for the development or redevelopment of 19 million square feet of commercial property valued now at $2.5 billion.

In Atlanta, North American has acquired and Toro turned around the 138-acre Atlantic Station mixeduse project at the junction of I-85 and I-75. Now he has oversight of the $600 million, 2.4 million-squarefoot Alpharetta mixed-use project at Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway that he has named Avalon.

Avalon will be a leader in the new wave of mixeduse retail thinking.

“Three years ago, I didn’t know the Avalon concept existed. But what we found was we are no longer lessors of retail and office space, nor are our tenants simply purveyors of their wares. What we are doing at Avalon is creating an experiential environment that is like no other place,” Toro said.

A self-admitted “leadership freak,” Toro is constantly reading and absorbing what the latest thinking is and applying it to marketing the shopping experience. He says what you have to do is learn how to “skate to where the puck is going” faster than anyone else. In other words, while the “Big Boys” are trying to find out where the market is going, North American is already primed and moving toward it.

North American can do that because it is leaner with less bureaucracy. It can make better decisions faster than “the Big Boys” because it has spent a lot of time building the right team with people who “get it.”

“Focus is a critical part of what we do. You eliminate the big picture of the things on which you cannot have any effect – what will Congress do next,

You bring the people before the strategy. I always hire attitude first, skills last...We hire people extremely slowly.

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Keep the focus on what Toro calls the circle of influence.

That is where the team comes in. Always be looking for those with the passion, the ideas and the energy.

“You bring the people before the strategy. I always hire attitude first, skills last,” he said. “We hire people extremely slowly. People don’t change.”

About a third of most companies’ hires are gogetters who charge through walls to get the job done, he said. Another third are those who come every day and do their job. And a third of the hires are what Toro calls CAVE people (Constantly Against Every-

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Toro concentrates on hiring the first third.

“Surround yourself with positive people,” he said.

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Small is faster and that is the way to beat the “Big Boys,” because their bureaucracy will create lethargy.

Toro’s whole team for Avalon numbers 64. It not only has cohesiveness and singleness of purpose, but it has a culture of accountability. They don’t fail because as a team, they work against failure; unlike bureaucracies, which work to avoid blame.

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Smith joins First Citizens banking group ALPHARETTA, Ga. — First Citizens announced that Brad Smith joined the company’s Atlanta area commercial banking group as commercial relationship manager.

Smith, a Cumming resident, will be responsible for seeking new business opportunities, expanding relationships with current commercial clients and recommending solutions that help commercial cliSMITH ents achieve their financial objectives. In addition, he will be responsible for delivering a superior client experience. Smith will be based at the company’s Alpharetta office, located at 11575 Haynes Bridge Road.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — At a recent North Fulton Community Charities board meeting, the directors were informed the food bank was getting low.

Jim Pope, president and chief executive officer of KeyWorth Bank, serves on the NFCC Board. He returned to the bank and shared with the KeyWorth staff the food needs of the charity. Several KeyWorth associates led by Rhonda Thornton, financial center manager of the Johns Creek office, jumped into action. They agreed to conduct a food drive during October in each of the three bank offices. Bank employees and customers were encouraged to donate food. The response was amazing, and they quickly filled up several tables and boxes of food for those less fortunate. The food was delivered to NFCC and the shelves are stocked again. KeyWorth participates in a number of community projects throughout the year.

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Robinson and Miller PC expands legal services ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Continuing to provide estate legal services to the Alpharetta community and beyond, Robinson and Miller PC announced the expansion of its firm with the adTaylor Culver dition of Lindsay Culver as associate attorney and Leigh Taylor as legal assistant.

“Our firm aims to assist individuals effectively plan and prepare for the future,” said Debra Robinson, partner at Robinson and Miller. “I’m confident Lindsay and Leigh will further our mission to help

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Credo Financial Services partnered with North Point Suites for an after-hours open house on Nov. 12.

About 100 people attended the networking event catered by La Masa House and Malvi desserts, flavorful molten sugar fluff cubes sandwiched between shortbread-style cookies.

In attendance were the winners of the Credo 2013 Entrepreneur Contest, Laura Curtis Retana of the Malvi Dessert Shop and Kayse McCanne of Bridgeway Youth Program Specialists, both of whom shared their business success stories.

Dan Lucas of Credo Financial Services and Ricky Novak of Strategic Capital Partners gave a free presentation on tax tips to save money.

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Anytime Fitness has new owners, services ALPHARETTA, Ga.—The Anytime Fitness, 270 Rucker Road in Alpharetta, announced that it is now owned by Jeremy and CarolAnn Fitzpatrick, a husband-wife team.

“The gym has been in business since February 2007, but our management has completely revitalized the gym,” Jeremy said. “We have upgraded the fitness center to a 21st century state-of-the-art facility and installed cutting-edge national equipment brands such as Life Fitness, StarTrac and Hammer Strength.”

The new owners have introduced a number of group fitness classes free to members. Members can take classes like Zumba, Z-box, yoga, yoga stretching, circuit strength and self defense.

For more information, visit www.anytimefitness. com/gyms/127.

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Kirk Wright joins Holiday Inn in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Kirk Wright recently joined the Banyan team in Alpharetta at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites on Windward Parkway. Wright

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His experience includes senior operations manager of the 520-room all-inclusive Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Jamaica.

“Kirk is a professional with integrity and sound work ethics. He understands the dynamics of responsibility while maintaining the integrity of the product and guest satisfaction. He would be an asset to any organization,” said Jean-Marc Rousseau, Holiday Inn general manager.

Nature Center appoints executive director ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center Board of Trustees announced that Chris S. Nelson has been appointed its executive director, effective January 2014.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the southeast United States. As executive director, Nelson will be responsible for all operations and development for the Nature Center.

Nelson has been the executive vice president and chief of operations of the Piedmont Park Conservancy for the past 14 years.

Nelson replaces Ann Bergstrom, who had been executive director for the past 15 years.

For more information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org.

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Two join Harry Norman Realtors in Forsyth/Lanier office CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County/ Lake Lanier Harry Norman Realtors office has welcomed Ivan Ramirez and Dave Wolfe to its team.

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Ramirez is a United States Marine Corps veteran and said his greatest asset is his honesty and integrity. Call 770-497-2000, or visit www.HarryNormanForsyth.com for more information.

Realtor joins Harry Norman in Johns Creek office JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors welcomes Ann Nash as a realtor in its Johns Creek office.

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Outdoor social network ‘Live Out’ to launch in December

By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Growing up in Roswell before attending the University of Georgia, Scott McGuire said he’d always had a passion for sports and the outdoors, but he found it harder to connect with people who shared his interests.

After talking with friend Josh Daniels, the two came up with an idea for “Live Out,” a social network dedicated to outdoor activities and sports.

“We want to bring everyone together so they can better connect to the outdoors,” McGuire said.

Expected to launch in De-

cember, the site will provide a forum for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with others in the area through mutual interests and will allow those involved in adventure sports to find people based on a similar skill-level.

“We’re hoping to save people time by setting up a one-stop shop for the outdoor and adventure sports fans,” McGuire said.

After registering, members will be able to log on to the website and create a profile, which will then allow them to message and chat with others through the site.

Members will also be able to search for the best campgrounds, skate parks, ski

We’re hoping to save people time by setting up a one-stop shop for the outdoor and adventure sports fans.”

Scott McGuire, Co-founder of Live Out. slopes, mountain biking trails and places to go fishing in the area and across the country.

McGuire said that the network will not only encourage, but enable people to participate in outdoor activities, adding that there are 40 different adventure sports and outdoor recreational activities that pertain to the site. “You can find

maps, join forums, enter blogs, participate in video contests, set goals and earn badges for different achievements,” he said. Additionally, members will be able to sell outdoor and sports gear through the site as well as plan group events.

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Emory Eye Center launches Cumming clinic CUMMING, Ga. – Emory Eye Center has opened a new clinic in the Johns Creek/Cumming area. Comprehensive ophthalmologist Vandana C. Reddy will see patients at the Cumming Family Practice complex on Peachtree Parkway several days each week.

Reddy joined the Emory Eye Center last fall. She provides educational efforts at Grady and has seen patients at Emory Eye Center’s various locations for the past year. Her clinical

interests include diseases of the cornea, corneal transplant, cataract surgery and general eye care.

“My training in cornea REDDY and cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology will hopefully benefit the surrounding community and pro-

vide better access to eye care in this growing area,” said Reddy.

Reddy received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at Wellesley College. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and completed residency in ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic. She then completed a cornea fellowship at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center.

Reddy has participated in medical outreach including cataract surgery in India, Salvation

Army Free Eye Clinics, medical camps and migrant health clinics and the Student Sight Savers program, among others.

Reddy has an academic interest in mentoring and training medical students and residents. She has a strong interest in international eye care and has spent time learning and practicing small incision sutureless extracapsular cataract surgeries.

She has conducted research in ocular surface disease, corneal sensitivity and corneal nerve

density in patients with different neurologic disorders and various other systemic diseases.

She holds membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society, North American NeuroOphthalmology Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She has presented posters at national meetings and published articles. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Making space for the parents Branding your small business With our aging population it has become more common to have home buyers put an in-law suite on the list of desired features for a home.

According to Census data, about 9 percent of older Americans live with family.

There are really about three different in-law suite options in our area.

The first, and most often thought of, is in a finished basement. This is also the easiest to find.

Finished basements with a bedroom, bath and kitchen are fairly common and it isn’t terribly expensive to finish a basement out this way.

The only downside would be stairs if your parents were at the age where going up and down stairs were difficult.

The next option would be a large bedroom on the main floor.

While this type of floor plan exists, it is much more difficult to find.

Typically you have the master bedroom on the main, which would be the only “master” in the home, or you would have a standard secondary bedroom on the main floor.

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The remaining bedrooms would be upstairs, which again, could be a problem.

Finally, on larger lots, it is possible to find a property with a guest house.

This might be the perfect solution, as it allows for parents to be close by, but have a place to make their own.

And let’s be honest. I’m sure everyone would want to make allowances for their parents to live with them. In-laws though? Maybe not so much.

The fact that my mom might be reading this and my mother-in-law won’t has no bearing at all on that statement.

Does your small business have appropriate branding?

Does your brand help you to differentiate your products and services from other competitors?

Branding is one of the most important aspects of any small business because it tells potential customers who you are, what you provide and why they should buy from you.

Originally, branding was done in the cattle industry by burning a mark or symbol onto a cow to differentiate it from others. It evolved over the years to a business term that is used in marketing and advertising to create a point of differentiation in the products and services a company provides.

The foundation of a brand is often a company logo or slogan.

Some of the top corporate brands include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, General Electric, Amazon, IBM, Coca-Cola and AT&T. They are household names and it is well known what they do and provide. For small businesses, a brand provides a vehicle to make impressions with potential customers with your company name,

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logo, marketing messages, advertising and everything else people see and hear about your business.

Having a branding strategy is the first step in branding. A branding strategy is how, what, where, when and to whom you plan on communicating and delivering your branding messages. Where and how you advertise and how you distribute your product is also part of a branding strategy.

Defining your brand and developing a branding strategy is an important component for all small businesses to position themselves in the marketplace and attract new business.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » VOCAL AUTHORITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Atlanta Street Baptist Church and Thousand Hills Coffee host a Christmas Concert featuring the group Vocal Authority from Bethel University's Renaissance Program. Sing along to favorite Christmas Holiday Classics. Free coffee and hot chocolate provided. 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Atlanta Street Baptist Church, 340 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please visit asbcroswell.com.

THEATER » “RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER”

Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Show times vary. Nov. 7 – Dec. 29.

1404 Spring St. Northwest at 18th St., Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org.

NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE

The second annual North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided, open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties.

Experience the creative process as the artists open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques, talk about what inspires them and how that spark finds its way into their art. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 7 – 8.

Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call 770-331-4408 or visit ngaartramble.com.

EVENTS » JOHNS CREEK FOUNDERS DAY PARADE

Founders Day is the annual celebration of Johns Creek's official incorporation on Dec. 1, 2006. Following the parade will be the Santa Jam, where kids can meet and take pictures with Santa, and families can enjoy games, food and entertainment. 10 a.m.

Dec. 7. The parade route starts on State Bridge Road, between Kimball Bridge Road and West Morton Road in Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.

calendar 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

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

RACES & BENEFITS » BARRINGTON HALL'S OPEN HOUSE FOR MAKE-A-WISH

ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

PERIMETER CHURCH’S ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Help overflow two Santa convertibles for Toys for Tots and make dreams come true this holiday season. 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, through Dec. 14.

1705 Boggs Road, Duluth.

Please call 770-279-3600 or visit atlantaclassiccars.com.

“the NUTCRACKER” »

Presented by ACT1 Theater.

The Clayton family gathers together for a yuletide reunion. One daughter is determined to recapture something the family seems to have lost. In the midst of laughter and witty dialog, they discover something you will surely want to discover with them. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 29 – Dec. 22. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta.

Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.

REINDEER DAY AT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

Come out for this unique holiday tradition, when live reindeer make a special holiday appearance. Create reindeer crafts, warm up with campfire treats, enjoy an interactive show and learn about Georgia’s winter wildlife. 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 15.

Perimeter Church’s Academy of the Arts presents the special 70-minute holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” 7 p.m.

Dec. 13; and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 14. 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek.

Please call 678-405-2000 or visit perimeter.org/ christmas.

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE

The theatre’s 15th annual performance of "The Nutcracker." Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 16.

Please call 770-664-4797 or visit alpharetta dancetheatre.com.

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE & TOLBERT YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE The oldest and largest "Nutcracker" production in North Fulton. Sugarplums will be dancing in your head as you witness more than 300 cast members grace the stage. Times vary Nov. 29–Dec. 8. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770998-0259 or visit tysod.com.

Performed at the Blessed Trinity Fine Arts Theater.

Great seats abound and even the youngest viewer can be drawn into this magical story. 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; and 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 8. 11340 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-772-8000 or visit northatlantadance.com.

ATLANTA DANCE THEATRE

Two holiday classics, “Babes in Toyland” and “The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets” will be performed in this family-friendly Roswell tradition. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; and 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and

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FLEETWOOD DANCE THEATRE

A Christmastime classic appropriate for children and adults of all ages. 8 p.m.

Dec. 13; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 14; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Blessed Trinity Performing Arts Theater, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-442-5229 or visit fleetwooddance.com.

NORTH ATLANTA DANCE THEATRE “HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 404-438-3028 or visit atlantadancetheatre.org.

Festive holiday wreaths will be displayed throughout Barrington Hall and will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1-15. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770640-3855.

“TRAVELS WITH MAC’N’ROW” BOOK SIGNING

Row Henson will be signing her book, “Travels with Mac’n’Row,” a book filled with pictures and stories about Henson’s travels through southern Europe with her dog, Mac. Proceeds benefit local pet rescue facilities and efforts. 2 p.m. Dec. 8. Provisions Home, 955 Canton St., Roswell. Please visit travelswithmacnrow.com.

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Artistic Director Joan Kall Stewart brings something new to the performance. A Christmas tree grows larger than life, a lively battle ensues between soldiers and mice, and more. Times vary Dec. 19-22. South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please call 770-887-0756 or visit sawneeballettheatre.org.

ATLANTA BALLET

Performed with live music from the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra led by Gary Sheldon. Dec. 6-15. Times vary Dec. 6-29. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404.892.3303 or visit atlantaballet.com.

ALPHARETTA TREE LIGHTING

All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45-foot live spruce tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with kids. Mayor Belle Isle reads the classic children’s book “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

5 - 8 p.m. Dec. 6. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

THE BIZARRE BAZAAR

The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents the Bizarre Bazaar, a way to find wonderful holiday gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dec. 7 and 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The Art Center at Fouts Road, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell. Please visit rfaa.org.

BACK TO NATURE HOLIDAY MARKET AND FESTIVAL

Ornaments, art, eco-friendly items, toys, candles and clothing from more than 40 talented local artisans. Free admission for the day. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

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

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME

Featuring the Atlanta Vocal Project, a men’s a cappella group. 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 7. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 404-713-0480 or visit atlantavocalproject.com.

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

The 32nd anniversary season of this theatre’s “Nutcracker.” Performances Dec. 7-8 are danced to recorded music, and performances Dec. 1315 and Dec. 20-22 are danced to live music from the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-237-0046 or visit gwinnettcenter.com.

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS

The nation’s largest holiday race series aimed at fighting arthritis.

Wear a holiday-themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and take to the streets in this 5K event.

8 a.m. Dec. 7. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta. Please visit arthritis.org/jbr.

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In 2014, will we return to a balanced real estate market?

By EVE JONES Harry Norman Northpoint Homes available for sale in our area have declined steadily in 2013, while prices have made significant gains.

In many parts of north Ful-

ton, the inventory numbers are down to approximately 2 months which means, at the current sales rate, if no other homes came on the market it would take two months to sell out of those homes.

A “normal market” in our

area would see a 5 month supply of homes. So, how will we fare in 2014?

The value increases over the last year should bring sellers back to the market this spring which will likely improve the inventory to the

point where we return to a balanced market.

You remember those days… where neither sellers nor buyers have the economic upper hand and negotiations were practical and civil. In a balanced market, buyers do not have to make rash decisions and sellers do not have to “give away the farm”. This is a return to the steady, healthy real estate market, where we can expect more moderate value gains.

This is good news for real estate professionals who have hunkered down through years of plummeting home values, distressed sellers, a foreclosure flooded market and buyers in-

tent on 10-20% discounts. The agents who have weathered the storm are likely well-seasoned and dedicated to their profession. Even though the market has greatly improved, it doesn’t mean you don’t need a highlyskilled agent.

Make sure your agent provides you with a complete market analysis, reviewing sales within a mile or two and closed within the last six months, before you determine your list price.

Finally, do your homework to determine if your agent is a full-time, full-service Realtor©, has a marketing plan and the experience to best represent your interests.

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Reverse mortgages provide financial flexibility (NAPSI)—Each day, 10,000 Americans turn 62, according to U.S. Census reports. Many retire with the expectation that a solid retirement account will make it possible to travel or enjoy their home with friends and family.

Unfortunately, too often, retirees find that their savings account or investments don’t look as promising as they once did or that other expenses have emerged and need to be paid.

The good news is that a growing number of seniors are coming to the conclusion that they can put the equity in their home to work by getting a reverse mortgage.

With a reverse mortgage, seniors 62 and older can access the equity in their home to get tax-free funds that can be used for whatever they want. While this kind of mortgage may not be for everyone, it can benefit seniors who want to improve their financial situations after retirement. Plus, the seniors can continue to live in their home without monthly mortgage payments.

Putting Your Home To Work Here are five examples of how seniors are putting reverse mortgages to work for them: Payment of hospital or medical bills—More and more Americans are going into debt because of medical bills. Never before has the cost of medical coverage been so high. Many seniors rely on Medicare, but that only covers a percentage of the total cost of medical expenses.

Home improvements— Seniors are hesitant to make home improvements while living on a fixed income. A reverse mortgage can allow seniors to make home improvements or repairs.

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Seniors receive relief by not having to make a monthly mortgage payment, as well as gain financial flexibility to be able to do more in their retirement years, like dining out, traveling to see family, or simply providing the financial cushion that some seniors seek.

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An Attractive Option Reverse mortgages are increasingly becoming an attractive option for seniors who want a comfortable retirement.

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Decking out your outdoor living space (NAPSI)—Americans, it seems, have more leisure time than ever, and more of that time is spent on their decks: Almost 85 percent of U.S. homes have some type of deck.

Decked Out For Delight Now, many families are finding they want to make their deck do more. For example, they’re adding an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit or a fireplace with seating. Some set up outdoor speakers or decorative

lights and fountains.

The Problem While cooking and eating on your deck are easy, other activities, such as reading at night, listening to music or enjoying that fountain, require a nearby power receptacle.

Installing an outdoor electrical outlet usually means calling an electrician.

And running extension cords over the deck can be unsightly and unsafe.

An Answer There is, however, an easyto-install solution to put power exactly where you need it on your raised deck: the Red•Dot Deck Grommet, a rugged polymer housing, constructed to withstand outdoor conditions, that you install in the deck surface.

It securely holds an outdoor extension cord that runs underneath the deck and seals out moisture and debris while in use.

Perhaps best of all, it’s easy to install: How to Install It Trace the bottom end of the flange on the deck surface. Cut out the hole and install the flange into the opening. Secure with the two screws provided.

Install the female end of an outdoor extension cord into the lid. Snap the lid into the flange in the deck. Plug the opposite end of the extension cord into a GFCI outlet. Open the Red•Dot Deck Grommet by

pulling up the lid and pivoting it open.

Close the lid, with the cord of the device being powered coming out of the slot, so it’s flush with the deck surface, making a neat and attractive installation.

Where To Find It You can find the device at home centers and electrical wholesalers.

For more information, go to www.tnb.com/deckpower.

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Boy Scouts make donation ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Boy Scouts of Troop 69 recently donated $5,000 for the Bus Replacement Campaign. Don Martin, pastor of Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, accepted a check from Troop 69’s senior patrol leader Andrew Leigh, Scoutmaster John Ames and Committee Chairman Rick Leigh.

“The generous gift made by the Scouts and leaders of Troop 69 is very much appreciated,” said Martin. “I am so grateful for the excellent leadership that points young men

in a good direction.”

The troop benefits from being able to utilize church facilities and equipment, including the buses for transportation.

“Mobilizing a group of over 175 Scouts is a monumental task,” said Rick Leigh. “Our access to the buses certainly is a big help, and we appreciate being allowed to use them.”

Troop 69 is sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. It serves over 175 boys from the Alpharetta area and is the oldest continuously operating troop in Fulton County.

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From left are John Ames, Don Martin, Andrew Leigh, Harrison Arnold, Rick Leigh and Zack Evens.

Alpharetta’s Legion Post 201 seeks veterans MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The Veterans Register of Honors is a website and database that presents the names, photographs, biographies and personal narratives of the men and women who have served honorably in the armed forces under the flag of the United States from April 19, 1775 to the present day. The register contains the stories of hundreds of thousands of America’s veterans that have been

submitted. The information, photos and videos submitted to the Register of Honor will be combined with other materials to create a mini-movie personalized to the veterans registered.

The Register of Honor will tell the compelling stories of those in every generation who answered their country’s call, and is dedicated to honoring America’s veterans and their service and sacrifice for the

cause of liberty. The mission is to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and self-government by engaging and inspiring citizens and leaders.

Registries may be done for yourself, a family member or a friend. Individuals currently serving or having served in the U.S. Army, Air Corps, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines

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“I think this is a wonderful idea. Communities everywhere should have a vehicle available to learn about the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans,” said Marty Farrell, commander of American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta. “I personally know of no similar sites and I would be more than happy to assist in promoting

the participation of American Legion Post 201’s 825 wartime veterans.”

The Register of Honor believes that each and every veteran that has served our country needs to be honored and appreciates all the submissions they receive. To submit a veteran or to view information of others, visit www. veteransregisterofhonor.com.

– Katherine Tuggle

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Creek View celebrates Thanksgiving with feasts ROSWELL, Ga. – Creek View Elementary held its annual Thanksgiving feasts for families and friends on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 15. Fourth-graders William Zhang, left, and Mason Lynch from Steve Johnson’s class enjoy the feast with their mothers.

From left are Steven Herbert Rigsby, Spencer David Manley, Carter B. Vance and Brandon Reece Tardif.

New Chattahoochee Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. – On Aug. 22, the following Eagle Scouts of the Chattahoochee District completed their Boards of Review for the rank of Eagle Scout.

Historic Barrington Hall is a popular local tourist location, but for the many visitors there was no area in which to sit and enjoy the lawns and gardens.

Steven Herbert Rigsby led a group of Scouts to design and build a pair of trestle picnic tables. The tables were placed in an undeveloped area of the property. Landscaping, bird houses and shrubs were added to make a pleasant place to rest while visiting.

St. Brigid Catholic Church sponsors a soccer team, but the field facilities are minimal.

That was true until Spencer David Manley led a group of Scouts to build and provide seating for the players as they wait their turn to play.

He found plans for stackable, lightweight, yet sturdy benches. Four of these were built and placed on the sidelines for

the players to use during the games.

What student doesn’t like to have an occasional class outdoors? Those at Fellowship Christian School did not have the chance until Carter B. Vance did his Eagle project.

With his friends and Scouts, he designed and built four benches and relocated four others to create an outdoor classroom. On those warm, sunny, Georgia days, the students now have an alternative to sitting indoors.

Before Brandon Reece Tardif began his Eagle service project, the park at Mountain Park was showing signs of wear.

With the approval of the city and the help of his fellow Scouts, Tardif gave the park a facelift. The picnic tables and basketball court were repainted. The old, broken path was torn up and new brick grills were built. The community of Mountain Park will enjoy the improvements for a long time.

– Katherine Tuggle

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Mount Pisgah athletes signing scholarships recently are, from left, Devin Peterson, Courtney Condon, Aryn Greene and Samantha Russell.

Four Patriots sign athletic scholarships JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Four Mount Pisgah seniors have signed to continue their athletic careers on the college level.

Tennis players Aryn Greene and Samantha Russell both signed to continue to play tennis. Greene will play at the University of Alabama.

Russell will play for Wofford College.

Softball player Courtney Condon signed with Armstrong Atlantic and basketball player Devin Peterson will play for

the University of Western Carolina.

Condon is a four-time All-Region selection and was the region Pitcher of the Year in 2011. She has twice been named All-State.

The Lady Patriots posted four playoff appearances during her Pisgah career. The Patriots won the 2012 state championship.

Greene was the No. 1 singles players for the Patriots as a freshman and sophomore.

She compiled a 31-0 record

and led the team to state championships in 2011 and 2012.

Peterson was All-Region and All-Metro in 2013 and has guided the Patriots to backto-back basketball playoff appearances, including a region championship in 2012.

Russell spent time playing No. 2 and No. 3 singles on the tennis championship teams of 2011 and 2012. Over those two seasons, she posted a 36-1 overall record.

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Roswell teacher named a STAR Discovery Educator NORTH FULTON, Ga – Martha Powell, a teacher at Roswell North Elementary, has been named a STAR Discovery Educator for Discovery Education.

STAR Discovery Educators are active members of the Discovery Educator Network (DEN), a global community of educators who are passionate about teaching with digital media and technology and sharing ideas and resources. As a STAR Discovery Educator, Powell has proven herself as a leader in transforming and enhancing learning in Roswell North Elementary classrooms.

“Discovery Education and the DEN are proud to honor the hard work and dedication of Martha,” said Lance Rougeux, vice president of learning communities and instructional implementation for Discovery Education. “It is the work of passionate and committed educators like her who are engaging students through the use of digital media and technology that is making a difference across the country.”

– Madison ThorburnGundlach

Discovery Education and the DEN are proud to honor the hard work and dedication of Martha.”

Lance Rougeux Vice President of Learning Communities and Instructional Implementation for Discovery Education

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The undefeated Roswell High School freshman football team, coaches and cheerleaders completed a special 2013 football season.

Roswell freshmen Hornets go undefeated Football team goes 7-0 ROSWELL, Ga. – It takes a special team to go undefeated in any league, and the Roswell Hornets freshman team almost made it look easy as it blistered its Region 5 opponents.

The Hornets never scored less than 35 points in seven games and allowed as many as 20 points only once.

Undefeated RHS schedule

• Sept. 12 Roswell vs. Walton W – 35-14

• Sept. 19 Roswell vs. Wheeler W – 42-0 • Sept. 26 Roswell vs. Kell W – 42-20 • Oct. 3 Roswell vs. Lassiter W – 38-7 • Oct. 10 Roswell vs. Pope W – 42-14 • Oct. 16 Roswell vs. Milton W – 56-6 • Oct. 30 Roswell vs. Walton W – 35-12

Team roster 1 2 3 4 5 7

Barry Wade Harrison Smith Ari Lorentz Melik Murchison Jayden Comma Trey Baker

8 Maalik McBurrows 9 Brandyn Marsh 10 Jackson Maier 11 Turner Barckhoff 12 Justus Harris 13 Camryn Trimble 14 Cade Gonzales 15 Xavier McKinney 18 Pejman Rafiee 20 Joshua Bell 21 Antonio Oglesby 22 Koby Cumberlander 29 Jacob Hill 30 Donovan Kimbrough 31 Mitch Stone 34 Spencer Diebolt 35 Rafael Francis 40 Reed Ritson 42 Sam Diroberto 43 Lamon Titus 44 Max Boyd

45 54 55 58 66 75 77 78 83 87 88

Mathew Smith Lucas Adams Cory Hall Rylan Summerour Charles Vickers Jack Nichols Grant Silver Jordan Tucker Justin Ellis Drew Robertson Harrison Mason

Cheerleaders Gabby Brewer Searcy Steward (co-captain) Grace Karraker Lindsay Boyle Natalie Allman Briana O’Neal Carmen Moore

Ashlyn Chester Lauren Heise Tori Brunner Carly Krupa Sara Kinskey Erin Kelly (co-captain) Madison Kids Katie Reavis Laura Beth Scott Deirdre Waters Coach Amanda Schumann

Coaches Zach Fields – head coach Brian Kitchens – OL/SEC Cecil Brown – DC/DL Ralph Pasquariello – REC/SEC Pete Poulos – LB/RB Ray Manus – QB/RB/DE

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AHS’s Stanton rising women’s fencing star

By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — There were 229 fencers representing Forsyth, Fulton and Cherokee counties dueling Nov. 2 at Pope High School in Marietta. The tournament’s women’s epee winner, Caitlin Stanton of Alpharetta High School, walked away with her third consecutive gold medal.

“It felt really good to win,” Stanton said. “The tournament was double the normal size, so I had to work extra hard.”

As one of the top fencers in Georgia, the 17-year-old senior placed first in the past two smaller tournaments in September and October, where the schools were split in two.

Georgia High School Fencing League coordinated all the schools in the league to attend the November tournament, which made for the largest since 2007.

Stanton has also made a name for herself through her fencing club in national competitions. She recently participated in a national tournament in Wisconsin with 3,000 fencers and placed 22nd in her division.

Stanton said one of her biggest accomplishments was in a tournament in Rio, Nev., this past March.

“I came in second place,

The tournament was double the normal size, so I had to work extra hard.”

Caitlin Stanton Alpharetta High School

and it was a big deal because I went up in ratings,” Stanton said.

Her parents, Dorothy and Joe Stanton, said they have enjoyed following the team with their daughter and the “great group” at Alpharetta High School.

Dorothy Stanton said her daughter has applied for three colleges that offer NCAA fencing and plans to fence all four years while earning her undergraduate degree.

“I hope to become a starter from the get-go and eventually a captain,” Stanton said. “I love being captain, and it’s just a lot of fun.”

Alpharetta High School will host the next GHSFL tournament Dec. 21. For more information, visit www.ghsfl.net.

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Caitlin Stanton of Alpharetta High School and Katie Van Riper of Pope High School duel it out in the final round.

Winners from the tournament

Men’s epee winners First place – Ryan Carroll, Dunwoody HS (128 points) Second – Luben Jelezarov, Pope HS (104 points) Third (tie) – Brian Cai, Alpharetta HS (80 points) Third (tie) – Ian Lenthart, Pope HS (80 points) Women’s epee winners First place – Caitlin Stanton, Alpharetta HS (128 points) Second – Katie Van Riper, Pope HS (104 points) Third (tie) – Dorothy Cannella, Centennial HS (80 points) Third (tie) – Rachel Halper, Alpharetta HS (80 points)

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Washington County 46, Blessed trinity 17 »

Titans ousted from playoffs by unbeaten team Talented Golden Hawks pull away in second half

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – When Blessed Trinity took the second-half kickoff and drove for a touchdown to cut Washington County’s lead to 19-17, the Titans had hopes of pulling off an upset against the unbeaten, state-ranked Golden Hawks.

The Titans battled to the end, but could not overcome the advantages in speed and athleticism on the part of Washington County, which pulled away for a 46-17 victory last Friday night, Nov. 29, in the quarterfinals of the state Class AAA playoffs.

Washington County will bring a 12-0 record into a semifinal meeting with Ringgold, while the Titans end the season 9-4 after making the deepest playoff run in school

history.

“I have never coached a group of kids who played harder or w more than this group,” Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin said after the game.

McFarlin was head coach at Roswell for 10 years and led the Hornets to a share of the 2006 state championship.

The Titans are 25-12 in three seasons under McFarlin, with four playoff victories.

“We played a good ball club,” the BT coach said of Washington County. “Other than up front, I can’t think of one place we weren’t outathleted.”

Offensively, the Golden Hawks did most of their damage on the edges, but the threat of running back Melvin Hill to burst through the middle of the line, as well as

beat the Titans to the corner, made it extremely difficult for the Titans to match up.

Hill finished with 234 yards on 23 carries, including touchdown runs of 26, 24, 22, 19 and 43 yards.

He broke runs inside using his speed, agility and balance, and also was able to turn the corner before the Titans could get to him.

Quarterback A.J. Gray efficiently directed the Golden Hawks’ offense, completing 11 of 14 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, and rushing for 84 yards on 15 attempts and a TD. Josh Burden had nine of the catches for 74 yards, most on short passes to the outside, with D.J. Sanders adding two receptions for 59 yards, one of which went 38 yards for a score.

Sanders was a much

greater factor on defense, intercepting four passes, all of them leading to Washington County touchdowns.

After the Titans hit a 33yard pass from Conor Davis to Colin Bradley on their first play from scrimmage, Sanders set the tone for the game when he made a leaping, one-handed interception on the next play.

The Golden Hawks went 69 yards in three plays to take the lead, but BT answered with a 44-yard field goal by Marc Nolan, set up by Kyle Evans’ 38-yard kickoff return.

After forcing the Golden Hawks to punt for the only time in the game, the Titans drove 87 yards in 11 plays to take the lead.

Milton Shelton carried seven times for 82 yards, including a 31-yarder to the

Golden Hawks’ 26. On thirdand-goal, Bradley went 13 yards on a reverse to put the Titans on top.

Washington County scored twice in the last six minutes of the second quarter to take a 19-10 halftime lead, with two plays denying the Titans chances to match the Golden Hawks’ TD. A diving catch by Chris Siebert along the sideline in Washington County territory was ruled incomplete, and Shelton dropped a long pass from Davis that would have gotten the Titans close to the Hawks’ goal line.

Shelton had a terrific game running the ball, gaining 146 yards on 19 carries. But the Titans were unable to establish

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Winchester, defense power Patriots into state semifinals

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Pisgah to face Aquinas in semifinals

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Mount Pisgah Patriots moved one step closer to a shot at a state championship, defeating Holy Innocents 15-7 last Friday night, Nov. 29, in the quarterfinals of the state Class A private school playoffs.

The Patriots will host Aquinas in the semifinals Friday night, with the two unbeaten teams competing for a spot in the state championship game at the Georgia Dome next Friday afternoon.

Mount Pisgah is the No. 2 seed in the bracket, with Aquinas No. 3. Top-seeded Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy will host No. 4 Calvary Day of Savannah in Friday’s other semifinal game.

After rolling to a 40-0 halftime lead the previous week in their playoff opener against Pacelli, the Patriots had a much tougher time in the second round against Holy Innocents, which was 4-0 against Mount Pisgah when the two teams were in the same region from 2008-11.

The Bears scored first after Pisgah came up empty following a long opening drive that reached the Holy Innocents’ 7.

A 45-yard touchdown run put the Bears on top 7-0 before a 27-yard TD pass from Aaron Winchester to Ben Miller pulled the Patriots within 7-6.

The Patriots were driving late in the second period when the Bears intercepted a Winchester pass, but Ian Ainsworth got the ball right back for Mount Pisgah with an interception on the next play.

A 25-yard reception by Browning Dunn and a 15-yard penalty against the Bears put Mount Pisgah in position for a 23-yard touchdown pass from Winchester to Oz Dixon on the

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Friday’s game will match two teams unaccustomed to playing this deep in the playoffs.

Mount Pisgah played three seasons of football before joining the GHSA in 2006, and made its first playoff appearance last year, narrowly losing to top-ranked Athens Academy in the first round.

The Patriots have gone unbeaten this season, their first under head coach Mike Forester, the team’s defensive coordinator last year.

Aquinas is also playing under a first year head coach, 26-year-old James Leonard. Denny Leonard, James’ grandfather, was the first head coach at Aquinas, which opened in the 1950s after the two Catholic schools in Augusta merged.

The Fighting Irish have a long but mostly unsuccessful history in football, making the playoffs for the first time in 1971 and then again the next year, but missing out on the postseason for the next 30 seasons.

Led by current University of Georgia freshman running back Brendan Douglas, Aquinas reached the quarterfinals of the Class A playoffs in 2011, but was knocked out in the first round last year.

Aquinas got an early challenge this season, winning against George Walton Academy in overtime. The team clinched the Region 7-A title with a 33-32 victory over First Presbyterian the last week of the regular season, and withstood a second-half comeback last week by Mount Paran Christian to win 35-32.

Mount Pisgah defeated Mount Paran 28-24 late in the season, scoring two touchdowns in the final five minutes. final play of the first half.

Leading 12-7 at the half, the Patriots opened the third period with a 12-play drive that stalled at the Bears’ 2.

Chris Clark kicked a 19-yard field goal for the game’s final points.

The Pisgah defense held on the rest of the way, stopping several Holy Innocents scoring threats.

A third down sack resulted in a huge loss and forced a punt after the Bears held the ball for 15 plays. Holy Innocents was driving for a potential tying touchdown late in the game when Ainsworth’s second interception stopped the Bears and preserved Mount Pisgah’s win.

Winchester had another big game, amassing 373 yards total offense. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 147 yards on 24 attempts.

Dixon caught five passes for 77 yards and Miller added 78 yards on four receptions.

Linebackers John O’Connor and Nicky Piccapietra had nine and eight tackles respectively for the Patriots, with linemen Blake Smith and Shingi Chigwere adding five tackles each.

Holy Innocents, which finished in a three-way tie for second in Region 5-A, finished the season 7-5. Mount Pisgah brings a 12-0 record into the semifinals, matching that of Aquinas.

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Cambridge Bears take second in state

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MARIETTA, Ga. – The Cambridge Bears sixth-grade feeder football team made it to the state championships Nov. 23 before losing to Rome 16-36.

For such a young team making it to the championship for the first time can only be described as a big deal.

“It was a big deal for [the team],” said head coach John McHale.

The Bears seemed to rumble over their competition in the championship. They handily beat Harrison 36-6 and shut out Etowah 46-0.

McEachern managed six points but still fell to Cambridge’s 18.

The final was no different.

At first.

“We came out strong,” McHale said. “We marched right down the field and scored on the third play.”

That rush quickly reversed when what should have been a touchdown a few plays later was stripped from the team due to an illegal man on the field.

“We should have been up 16-nothing,” McHale said.

“That took the wind out of us.”

Despite that, McHale said his boys played well.

“The offensive line did fantastic as well as the entire defense, as much as they could,” he said.

“At the end of the day, we had a pretty good season,” he said. “We were kind of unknown and a lot of people underestimated us.”

There are 46 boys on the team and 130 kids in the overall feeder program.

Given how many students of Cambridge initially went to Milton schools, there is a rivalry between the two North Fulton regions.

“Milton and Cambridge will be the biggest rivalry out there,” McHale said. “We all coached with each other, against each other.”

Many of the players and coaches went through the Alpharetta Youth Football Association (AYFA) at North Park.

Milton beat Cambridge in the regular season, and McHale said his team dedicated themselves to facing Milton again, this time in the championship.

While the Bears did make

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the finals, Milton was knocked out a game earlier. Another game was not in the cards this season, but coming second in the state is something McHale can live with.

“Next time, we’ll win the championship,” he said.

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december events tra and choir under the direction of Maestro J. Wayne Baughman. The Joe Gransden Quartet will perform as JCSO’s special guests. Gransden is an exceptional trumpeter, big band specialist and jazz musician extraordinaire. A delicious champagne dessert reception immediately follows the concert: Tickets: $30/adults, $24/seniors (55 and up), $15/students at www.johnscreeksymphony. org or 678-748-5802. Information: email info@ johnscreeksymphony.org. Location: St. Benedict’s Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Group rates available, all credit cards accepted.

Roswell celebrates 1850s holidays with historic tours “Heirloom Holiday” weekend brings history alive

JCSO performs Christmas gala, holiday pops concert JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra invites the public to start the holiday season off right by attending the JCSO’s eighth annual Christmas Gala and Holiday Pops Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at St Benedict’s Church. Enjoy hearing many favorites, from “O Holy Night” to “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas,” performed by JCSO’s full orches-

Roswell Ramblers Senior Citizen Club.

Free gift wrapping is available. Proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit the Roswell Ramblers Senior Citizen Club.

For more information, please contact call 770641-3950. For more holiday events happening in Roswell, visit http://www.visitroswellga.com/ christmas.

Bulky Trash Amnesty Day for residents ROSWELL, Ga. — The Public Works Departments of Roswell and Milton, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful, are joining together to offer the residents in these areas a chance to clean out their garages, basements and attics and dispose of unwanted items at no charge.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. - noon, residents in Roswell and Milton can bring items to the City of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road. (Please note: This event is not held at the Roswell Recycling Center). Proof of residency will be required. Utility bills preferred. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification. This event has become very popular, so expect delays.

Pictured with the 12 Days of Christmas Heirloom Holiday Tree at the Roswell Visitors Center are Mandy Rhineheart and Dave Lyons. The Heirloom Holiday weekend is filled with events Dec. 7 and 8.

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Community is coming together Dec. 7 for a Living History Weekend featuring a 1850s Heirloom Holidays tour of historic homes and buildings.

Along the tour route there will be costumed characters from Roswell’s past, compliments of Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Guests are invited to listen to their conversations and even interact with them as if they were actually in the 1850s.

Among the historic sites to be visited are the Southern Trilogy homes, Great Oaks, Roswell Presbyterian Church and homes in the Mill Village.

The tour will take place on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ticket price includes admission to all the sites. The tour will be held rain or shine, and tickets are available at the Roswell Visitors Center, The Chandlery, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Smith Plantation and the offices of the Roswell Historical Society. Ticket prices for the tour are $30 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

The Teaching Museum has on display original antebellum photographs of children, a period-style decorated tree and children’s toys from this period of time, presented by the Roswell Historical Society. Children will also create an ornament reminiscent of the 1850s. Activities take place from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and are free of charge, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

The public is encouraged to dress in period clothing for the events, with a costume contest from 2-3 p.m.

A bonfire will blaze in the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street that night, from 6-10 p.m.

For more events taking place (some of them free of charge) during Roswell’s Living History Weekend, visit www.visitroswellga.com or call 770-6403253. Additional information is also available at www.roswellheirloomholidays.com.

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Alpharetta’s Tree Lighting ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s Downtown Historic District will light up at the 36th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6. The celebration will fill the downtown streets in with musical performances, Santa, snow, movies, food trucks, farmer’s market and more beginning at 5 p.m. The tree lighting will begin at 7 p.m.

The following day, Dec. 7, winter fills the corner park with “Snow on the Square.” Beginning at 1 p.m., sip on a cup of hot chocolate or coffee while visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the gazebo.

Bring your camera to capture family photos.

Also shop at the Christmas Farmer’s Market that will be on the street from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lighting of Roswell’s Historic Town Square ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s annual lighting of its Historic Town Square will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. and includes performances by the Hillside Elementary Singers, River Eves Choir, Esther Jackson Chorus and the Roswell Ramblers Chorus followed by a special reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” with Mayor Jere Wood.

Santa Claus also will be making a special visit to the Square from the North Pole. Pictures with Santa will be available at a nominal charge. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, complements of Starbucks. Once the Square is aglow, children 12 and under can hop on the holiday bus to the Roswell Adult Recreation Center to shop for gifts at Santa’s Secret Gift Shop.

The Gift Shop is located at 830 Grimes Bridge Road and will be open on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 -9 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m.

(Santa will be visiting during this time). All the gifts at Santa’s Secret Gift Shop are priced affordably and some of the items are handmade by the

Founder’s Day Parade in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is the highlight of a week of activities celebrating the City’s incorporation. The parade begins Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. on State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads.

For more information visit www.johnscreekga. gov/community/events/foundersday.

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‘Classy, Brassy Christmas’ concert in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — The Michael O’Neal Singers will have its holiday season opener when it performs its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Roswell United Methodist Church on Mimosa Boulevard. “It has become a tradition for many of you to begin your holiday season with our annual Christmas concert,” said Maestro Michael O’Neal. “This year, we will present ‘A Classy, Brassy Christmas.’

The concert will include many of our well known Christmas carols, a sing-along of popular Christmas favorites and a humorous look at the 12 days AFTER Christmas.” Featured in this concert will be special friends, the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, returning for their fifth appearance with MOS.

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“We’re just car people who want to do something to let people know we care about them and want to do something for them. So we decided to mix the two,” Shah said.

The result was 25 car owners put up an entry fee/donation and then let the visitors at the car show deposit their vote for $1. Most of the participants were Lambo owners like Shah, but there was a Bentley, a Ford GT and a Rolls to add a little more spice.

There was also a raffle for an iPad that was donated.

“When a typhoon happens like that, it is devastating. I thought this is how we can do something. So I notified all of my car friends and asked them to get involved,” Shah said.

All of the cars were lined up by color to imitate the colors of the rainbow – and maybe some that are not. That was called Skittles Street, and voters for an extra dollar got a bag of Skittles.

Facing them were black or white cars in alternating order.

This was Oreo Way. Voters on that side for an extra dollar got a pack of Oreos.

“So we would see which street wins also,” Shah said.

With a DJ and models from the Titan Agency in Buckhead, there was a steady stream of onlookers – and some voters – who oohed and aahed appropriately.

Caffeine and Octane brings all kinds of cars, from those that trade in six figures to some that are simply priceless to their owners.

Chuck Dyarmett has been coming for about three years.

He has a spotless 1965 Volvo Sport 455 – an SUV ahead of its time.

“I always liked it, and saw one for sale on Craig’s List and bought it in Alpharetta,” said Dyarmett, who is from Gainesville.

That is typical of the breed.

Car collectors often seek a car they liked or wanted in their youth. For Dyarmett, it is a little more than that.

“I’ve got seven cars now,” he said. “I like to work on them. Then I’ll sell one and get another.”

There is no admission fee to Caffeine and Octane. Sponsored by the AJC’s AutoTrader. com, the car buffs bring their cars on the first Sundays around 7 a.m. By 10 a.m., they’re all gone. The public is welcome to come and chat.

These guys (they’re almost universally men) love to talk cars.

Parking is as you find it just south of the Home Depot on Windward Parkway.

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Caffeine and Octane originated in Marietta, and this group of car enthusiasts still meets every Tuesday. They call themselves the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out).

One of the popular machines on Oreo Way is this McLaren sports car.

Chuck Dyarmett loves his 1965 Volvo Sport 544, but then he also loves the other six cars at home that he has restored or is working on.

There are all kinds of status cars at Caffeine and Octane, but everybody stops to look at a Rolls.

Can’t decide if you’re a rag-top man? Then have it both ways with this hard-top 1957 Ford Fairlaine 500 convertible.

This must be Thunder Road, because all the muscle cars appear to be lined up and flexing.

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Carleton College NORTHFIELD, Minn. – Benjamin Beker of Roswell has been admitted to Carleton College as a member of the class of 2017.

He is the son of Herschel Beker and Jennifer Beker. Beker is a graduate of Roswell High School.

Mercer University School of Medicine MACON, Ga. – James Patrick Davidson of Cumming recently began his residency after graduation from Mercer University’s School of Medicine. He is serving in medicinepreliminary at George Washington University.

Sullivan University LOUISVILLE, Ky. – South Forsyth High School student Aaron Woodmansee of Alpharetta has been accepted to Sullivan University for admission to the university beginning in the 2014 academic year.

Reinhardt University WALESKA, Ga. – Jordan Mahan of Alpharetta was recently elected to serve on Reinhardt University’s Student Government Association as the Math and Science School representative.

Harding University SEARCY, Ark. – Garrison Gerard of Suwanee has been selected for the 2013-14 Harding University Thundering Herd marching band. Gerard, an instrumental music education major, performs at all home football games and selected fall exhibitions and parades.

University of North Georgia DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Many local students graduated from the University of North Georgia during its summer commencement. In addition, the following students earned recognition for their outstanding academic performances for summer semester 2013 by being placed on the University of North Georgia’s President’s List, Dean’s List or Merit List. President’s List honorees earned a 4.0 grade point average, and Dean’s List students earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Merit List students are part-time students who earned a minimum 3.5 GPA. Graduates: Michael Nelson of Cum-

ming, James Ian Douglas of Cumming, Caleb Michael Smith of Cumming, Mary Katelyn Witemyre of Cumming, David Timothy Tise of Cumming, Jessica Catherine Ives of Cumming, Richard Joseph Rider of Cumming, Hutch Phillips Bennett of Cumming, James Michael Briggs of Cumming, Angela Dianne Colcord of Cumming, Tiffany Ann Acuna of Cumming, Jenna Rose Rodgers of Cumming, Jessica Lee Carson of Cumming, Jennifer Paulette Pearson of Cumming, Jeffrey Scott Keegan of Cumming, Bryan David Hawkins of Cumming, Erin Ellisor Foster of Cumming, Leilani Elise Michelle Anderson of Cumming, Phillip Ashby Paulk of Cumming, Megan Elizabeth Oliver of Cumming, Michael Jon Turner of Duluth, Kelsey Renee Anderson of Johns Creek, Deborah Lauren Doyle of Duluth, Matt Ruben Boling of Alpharetta and Kari Lynn McCann of Alpharetta.

President’s List: Bryan David Hawkins of Cumming, Jennifer Kelley O’Neill of Cumming and James Daniel Stainback of Roswell.

Dean’s List: Matthew Scott Bronston of Cumming, Lacey Elizabeth Hester of Cumming, Thomas Austin Martin of Cumming and Brittany Laurel Rhodes of Cumming.

Merit List: Carly Delane Burruss of Cumming, Arnold Gehu Garcia of Cumming, Babila Forcho Lima of Cumming, Amanda Jean Walker of Cumming, Brooke Rae Patterson of Alpharetta, Sophia Louise Patterson of Roswell and Spencer Read of Alpharetta.

schools souri State University. Vangala graduated with a master’s degree in technology management.

Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, Va. – Jenny Wang of Roswell has received a Johnson Scholarship to attend Washington and Lee University. Wang, a graduate of Centennial High School, began classes at W&L in September.

The Johnson Scholarship program was established in 2007 as a result of an historic $100 million gift to the university.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and candidates are chosen on the basis of exceptional academic and personal promise. The scholarships provide at least tuition, room and board, and allow students to graduate debt-free.

Wang won the scholarship in competition against about 190 other finalists who participated in on-campus interviews last spring.

Loyola University Chicago CHICAGO – Loyola University Chicago freshman Ben Holm of Johns Creek was named a Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week after tying for second place overall with a

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Fort Hays State University HAYS, Kan. – Thomas Allen Doyle of Alpharetta is among the 344 students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees during the summer 2013 term at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan. Doyle was awarded a bachelor’s degree in management with an emphasis in human resources.

Eckerd College ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Local residents are among the 500-plus students who have enrolled at Eckerd College for the fall 2013 semester, including Matthew Beneduci of Roswell, Sarah Feehan of Alpharetta and Avery Migues of Cumming.

Binghamton University BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Se Jin Park from Duluth was recently awarded a bachelor’s degree in English literature and rhetoric from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.

In addition, two other local students were recognized for

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Lincoln Memorial University HARROAGTE, Tenn. – Two local students received their white coats at the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2017 on Sept. 21. The White Coat Ceremony is a special ceremony designed to mark a student’s entrance into medical school.

Local students receiving white coats included University of Georgia graduate Aakash Goyal of Johns Creek and Emory University graduate Adil F. Niaz of Alpharetta.

Southeast Missouri State University CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Sandeep Kumar Vangala of Alpharetta was among 127 graduate students receiving degrees following the summer 2013 session at Southeast Mis-

academic honors at Binghamton. HaHyun Park of Duluth and Brian Thomas St. James of Roswell both received academic honors from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences by making the university’s Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.

Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern University recently recognized students for excellence in academics on the 2013 summer semester President’s List and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average.

President’s List: Elizabeth Hoehn of Alpharetta, Jayme Cook of Suwanee, Witton Carlisle of Alpharetta, Christopher Henson of Cumming, Wesley Vance of Cumming, Camden Batchelor of Roswell, Timothy Collins of Roswell and Elizabeth Kleiber of Roswell.

Dean’s List: Lindsey Bias of Alpharetta, Scott Fraser of Alpharetta, William Massey II of Alpharetta, Joseph Cobern Jr. of Duluth, Lindsey McCormick

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Titans: Continued from Page 29 their aerial attack, with Davis completing just six of 23 passes for 70 yards with three interceptions.

The Washington County defensive backs played tight man-to-man coverage on BT’s receivers, and the Hawks’ aggressive pass rush forced Davis to hurry many of his throws.

A 22-yard run by Shelton and two Davis completions to tight end Logan Craighead for 20 yards keyed the Titans’ scoring drive to start the second half. Carter McManes went the final yard for the

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But Gray answered with a 26-yard run to start a Washington County drive, and scored from the 10 after a deft fake to Hill on the zone read option. The Washington County defense and Hill took over after that, with the Hawks scoring three touchdowns in less than six minutes to break the game open.

After graduating 17 starters among a large senior class from the playoff teams of 2011 and ‘12, McFarlin was uncertain what to expect from this senior class.

“That was a talented class, and this group was always stuck behind them. But once we took the lid off and they

had a chance to shine, they did a beautiful job.

“This was a blue collar team,” he said. “They came to work every day.”

The Titans will return a strong nucleus for next year, led by sophomores Davis and Shelton on offense and standout Pat Jasinski on defense.

Among the key losses on offense are Bradley and tailback Chad Manthey, who rushed for over 1,000 yards filling in for Shelton. The Titans also lose two-way standouts Austin Werkheiser (OL/ DL) and Zach Mitchler (OL/ LB), defensive starters Evans, McManes and Ryan Mediate, and Nolan, the latest in a line of excellent BT kickers.

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Continued from Page 35 of Suwanee, MacKenzie Faile of Alpharetta, Zachary CloerJudd of Cumming, Amber Green of Cumming, Miranda Marshall of Cumming, Brianna Nestor of Cumming, Sreymoun Stinson of Cumming and Christopher Bury of Roswell.

Georgia Tech ATLANTA – Zachary Campbell made the Georgia Tech Dean’s List and Faculty Honors List for spring 2013. Faculty Honors List includes students who earned a

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Continued from Page 10 berry said children are not the only ones who need to be getting their flu shot.

“The No. 1 way to prevent the flu is getting your flu vaccine – and that’s not just the child. Parents need to take care of themselves too,” he said.

In addition to the flu shot, Fortenberry said there are easy steps to prevent contracting the flu.

“Always practice good hand washing because that will prevent the spread of the virus,” he said. “It tends to spread hand to hand, or hand to mouth, so washing your hands and bringing a bottle of hand sanitizer

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University freshman and Johns Creek resident Zach Willard has been named a recipient of the LIFE Lesson Scholarship essay contest sponsored by New York Life and the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE). New York Life, which has a data center in Alpharetta, awarded the grant to Willard and three other recipients as part of September’s Life Insurance Awareness Month, when consumers are encouraged to learn about the financial protection and security life insurance provides. around with you is key.”

For parents, Fortenberry said if their child does catch the flu, the best thing to do is keep them at home.

“They need to be at home resting so that they’re less likely to pass the virus on to someone else. Plenty of fluids, some chicken soup and mom’s TLC are the best way to handle the flu,” Fortenberry said.

He added if the child starts to have difficulty breathing, if they’re vomiting and aren’t able to keep fluids down, then it’s probably time to go to the emergency room.

But usually, Fortenberry said, the flu is a virus that gets better with time.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.

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Art Ramble connects artists in several communities

The upper level of the building will house the main entrance from the street as well as meeting space, the adult reading room and the teen room.

The lower area will house the children’s area and a 150-seat auditorium, which will be open outside of library

Consideration of an agreement to donate property for the Alpharetta library.

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“We’re excited and look forward to getting started,”

Walter L Barno, Jr., 53, of Cumming, passed away November 22, 2013.

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Ronald Phillip Hartman, 78, of Duluth, passed away November 21, 2013.

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Geraldine Barrow, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away November 24, 2013.

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Norman Ray Hilburn, 74, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Han Q. Dinh, 80, of Roswell, passed away November 19, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Douglas Windsor Frederick, 76, passed away November 19, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Are you ready to Art Ramble?

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The Art Ramble takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8.

Experience the creative processes of about 70 artists who open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques and talk about what inspires them.

“Visitors can enjoy traveling through different towns to see all the exhibits; and moreover, meet with the artists themselves,” said Robin Miller, spokeswoman for Art Ramble.

“It’s great to meet such creative people and learn about what inspires them to make the art that they make.”

The North Georgia Art Ramble kicks off the weekend with a pre-Ramble party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the Cherokee Arts Center,

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