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CUMMING, Ga. – A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of thieves who broke into a pawn shop and stole 27 guns.

On Dec. 2, Cumming Police officers were dispatched to a burglary where 27 guns were taken from a glass display case at Forsyth County Pawn, 211 Atlanta Road.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the county continues to attract more families, Forsyth County School System officials are bracing for the growth in students, especially in the southern part of the county.

Tim Amerson, facilities planner for Forsyth County Schools, said state averages say the county will average 1,612 new students per year over the next five years.

“We are the fastest growing county in Georgia, according to Forbes Magazine,” Amerson said.

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An ATF spokeswoman said

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Santa Claus rides in style in a little red sports car during the Cumming Christmas Parade Dec. 7.

Celebration of Lights raises thousands Cumming Parade kicks off holiday season

By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than 3,000 people attended Northside HospitalForsyth’s 25th annual Celebration of Lights on Dec. 6.

Another 3,000 celebrated on Market Place Boulevard Dec. 7 to watch about 65 floats during the Cumming Parade.

On Dec. 6, families enjoyed food, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus un-

8th annual Christmas Parade winners • Best Overall, Forsyth County YMCA • Most Creative, Humane Society of Forsyth County • Most Original, Cub Scout Pack 62 • Best Use of Christmas Tree, Sawnee Ballet • Judges Award, 116th Georgia Army National Guard Band and Color Guard der a tent set up in the parking lot of Northside Hospital, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive.

The celebration benefits patients and furthering the education, research and treatment of cancer services at Northside Hospital’s cancer institute.

“Northside is so proud to have helped so many survivors,” said Lynn Jackson,

Northside Forsyth’s administrator. “All the support has helped us ensure the quality of our service that we provide and are continued by these celebration programs.”

WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News anchor Fred Blankenship emceed for the seventh year and introduced the

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CUMMING, Ga. — Two men were caught in a shoplifting act that involved returning items without receipts, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Dec. 1, the store manager of Publix, 3245 Peachtree Parkway, told deputies two men came into the store individually to return two items without receipts.

The first man walked to the customer service desk and returned a Children’s Claritin valued at $21.

Publix policy regarding returned items without receipts is to give the customer a store gift card upon returning a product.

The employee gave the man a $21 gift

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Man threatens store over candy CUMMING, Ga. — When a woman was denied the return of a box of candy, her father intervened and threatened the store, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

On Dec. 5, the store owner of the Chocolaterie, 410 Peachtree Parkway, told deputies a man was threatening to do harm to her store.

She said a woman came into the store and bought a $70 box of candy.

About 10 minutes later, the woman came back and wanted to return the candy.

The owner said their policy does not allow the return of food items, so the woman left.

Then, the owner said she got several calls from a man who threatened to do bodily harm to her and her store.

Deputies contacted the man. He said his daughter tried to return a box of candy, but the store would not comply.

card, and the man left the store.

Then, a second man went to the customer service desk to return a $65 box of Crest 3D White Strips. The employee gave him a $65 gift card, and he walked to the beauty supply aisle.

Video surveillance showed this suspect had picked up another $65 box of Crest 3D White Strips and shoved it in his jacket pocket.

He began walking out of the store without paying, and the manager tried to stop him.

He ran and jumped inside a dark colored car with all of its lights turned off.

The first man who returned the Clari-

He said his daughter never left the store, and he wanted his money back. He said he was contacting his credit card company and cancelling the transaction.

The man also said he was going to do harm to the store and not to the owner.

Deputies told the man there was a possibility his daughter left the store, and they could review the video surveillance.

The man said they had no right and that the deputies were not a part of mall security.

He said he wanted to contact a member of the Sheriff Command Staff and have him come to the store to address the issue.

Deputies said he was more than welcome to bring a member of command staff.

The owner voided the sale and returned the funds back to the man.

Loaded gun stolen from purse CUMMING, Ga. — A woman left a loaded handgun in her purse, and someone stole it, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

A woman in the 1000 block of Emerald Drive told

tin was waiting in the driver’s seat, and they sped away.

The manager said he alerted four other Publix stores in the area to be aware of the theft.

The Publix off Mathis Airport Parkway said the suspects visited them, but their attempts failed.

The Publix off Buford Highway said the suspects were only able to return a Claritin product and receive a $21 gift card before running off.

Deputies said the two suspects were later caught and arrested at a Publix off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard by Suwanee Police Department.

deputies someone entered her car and stole her purse overnight Dec. 2.

She said her biggest concern was her missing fully loaded handgun with hollow point style ammo.

She got in contact with her credit card company, and they said her card had been used at the QT off Freedom Parkway at about 7 a.m.

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DUI arrests ►► David Jackson Barber, 32,

CUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered the bathrooms at the Hampton Golf Club and removed toilets and sinks, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report.

The superintendent of the grounds at the Hamptons, 6310 Hampton Club Drive, told deputies one of the bathrooms at the 14th tee had been vandalized Nov. 27.

He said the sink and toilet had been removed from the wall, but did not report it at the time.

On Dec. 4, a second bathroom at tee 14 had the sink and toilet removed from the wall.

He said a sign at the 10th tee was removed overnight as

of Murrayville was arrested Nov. 29 on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville for DUI. ►► Lewis T. Saxon, 52, of Woodland Trail, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 28 on Woodland Trail in Cumming for DUI. ►► Stephen A. Adams, 59, of Akins Way, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 28 on Market Place Boulevard in Cumming for DUI and headlight violation. ►► Chris Thomas Sosebee, 29, of Dawsonville was arrested Nov. 28 on Habitat Drive in Gainesville for DUI, open container, hit and run and failure to maintain lane. ►► Joshua Dillon Martin, 20, of Hurt Bridge Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Nancy Lane in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Janos Jude Perez-Waller,

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23, of Canton was arrested Nov. 23 on Highway 20 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Perry Wayne Willoughby, 28, of Valley Stream Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Chala Lutes, 39, of Scottfield Trace, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and operating a vehicle while texting. ►► Brett L. Barrett, 34, of Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for DUI. ►► Kelley Hall, 42, of Preston Pointe Way, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 22 on Ivy Summit Court in Cumming for DUI. ►► Shawn O. Gutteridge, 52, of Atlanta was arrested Nov. 22 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI. ►► Corey James Blaber, 21, of Poco Court, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Settles Road in Suwanee for DUI, hit and run, failure to maintain lane and failure to report striking a fixed object. ►► Donald R. Valiton, 57, of Old Church Road, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 4 on Union Hill Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Black Friday shopper robbed JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Someone stole a man’s briefcase, which contained about $2,000 in valuables, while he was unloading his car of Black Friday gifts, according to a Johns Creek Police incident report.

On Nov. 29, a man in the Camden River Apartments off State Bridge Road told officers he returned home with his family after Black Friday shopping at about 1 p.m.

He said he and his family parked in the parking garage and were in the process of unloading their gifts.

When the man came back to get the last of his items, he said his brown leather bag was stolen from the trunk, which was left opened and unattended.

The man said his $750 laptop, $250 Kindle, $900 iPad and about $80 in cash were inside the bag when it was stolen.

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22, of Duluth was arrested Dec. 3 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to yield to vehicles entering roadway. ►► Allison Lisamarie Collins, 25, of Morris Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 2 on Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Victoria Elizabeth Ortiz, 24, of Southlake Lane, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 4 on Chattahoochee Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Michael Todd Overton, 40, of Duluth was arrested Dec. 2 on Sharon Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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►► Kurt Russell Newman, 23,

of Ashley Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 1 on Matt Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Brett Thomas Williams, 35, of Atlanta was arrested Dec. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and open container. ►► Paul F. Schulte, 60, of Spring Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 29 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Jennifer K. Pittman, 51, of Freeman Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 29 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Sonia Coronado, 24, of

Denson Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 29 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines. ►► Shane D. Bridges, 22, of Howard Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 23 on Highway 20 in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Christina M. Hoover, 36, of Suwanee was arrested Nov. 27 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jefferson Khoa Tran, 21, of Newington Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 30 on Johns Creek Park in Suwanee for possession of marijuana and failure to use seatbelts.

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Advance voting for Jan. 7 special election starts this week Candidate forum takes place Dec. 19

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Advance voting for the Jan. 7 special election to fill the vacancy in Georgia House District 22 began Monday, Dec. 16, and will run through Friday, Jan. 3.

The seat became vacant after state Rep. Calvin Hill, 66, died Oct. 30 after battling leukemia.

In Forsyth County, Georgia House District 22 encompasses the entire Brandywine precinct, portions of the Polo precinct, portions of the Midway precinct and all of the former Vickery precinct.

The race includes four Republican contenders from Cherokee County: • Megan Biello, of Canton, a

teacher at Creekview High School; • Nate Cochran, of Free Home, an attorney; • Jeff Duncan, of Ball Ground, director of business development; and • Sam Moore, of Ball Ground, a business owner.

Forsyth County Republican Party will host a candidate forum (all candidates agreed to show up) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way in Cumming.

If needed, a runoff election has been tentatively set for Tuesday, Feb. 4.

All of the former Vickery precinct voters have been reallocated to either the Polo or Midway precinct. Only those voters who reside in Ga. House District 22 are eligible to vote in this election.

Forsyth County registered voters who reside in District 22 may cast their ballot during advance voting at the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E. Main Street in Cumming.

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

The Midway Park Community Building, 5100 Post Road, will also be open for voting during advance voting for the Jan. 7 special election on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, voting hour and locations are as follows.

County Administration Building, 110 E. Main St. in Cumming: • Monday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 • Thursday, Jan. 2, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Friday, Jan. 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

West Forsyth area Midway Park, 5100 Post Road in Cumming: • Monday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 • Thursday, Jan. 2, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Friday, Jan. 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is no voting Monday prior to any election.

To receive more election information, including details about voting by mail, call 770781-2118, ext. 9 or visit www. forsythco.com.

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the agency is offering $5,000 along with $5,000 from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to provide the reward.

Special Agent in Charge Christopher Shaefer said there’s a high likelihood that the stolen firearms will be sold or used by criminals in violent crimes.

“ATF takes this crime very seriously,” Shaefer said. “ATF remains on the frontline of preventing violent crimes, and firearms trafficking is a serious offense which results in significant federal prison time for the person or persons responsible.”

This reward is part of a larger national cooperative initiative between the NSSF and

holiday season.

For more information about this program, please call Senior Services at 770-781-2178.

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ATF in which NSSF matches ATF rewards in cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed firearms retailers.

ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms.

The ATF reported that in 2012, law enforcement officials nationwide filed 190,342 lost and stolen firearms cases. Of those, 16,667 (9 percent of the total reported) were the result of thefts/losses from federal firearms licensees.

Texas was the top state for total firearms reported lost and stolen in 2012 with 18,874 firearms, which was 10 percent of all firearms reported lost or stolen in the country. Georgia came in second with 12,906 stolen or lost firearms.

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Those interested in participating may choose to provide meals for a day, week, month or year. The cost is $3.53 for one meal, $17.65 for one week, $77.66 for one month and $917.80 for the entire year.

Gifts may be tax-deductible.

Checks should be made payable to Forsyth County Senior Services, Holiday Gift Certificate Program and may be mailed or delivered to Forsyth County Senior Services, 595 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, Ga. 30040.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents can now participate in Forsyth County Senior Services’ home-delivered meal gift certificate holiday program and help brighten the holiday season for Forsyth County homebound senior citizens.

Meals purchased with a holiday gift certificate through Forsyth County Senior Services will be delivered through the Meals on Wheels program.

Senior Services Director Michael Bohn said there is a continuous need for homedelivered meals for senior citizens.

“Anyone choosing to support the home-delivered meal holiday gift certificate program will be making a positive impact for our local seniors,” he

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lice Department are asking for any additional information in their investigation of the pawn shop theft that occurred in the early morning hours Dec. 2.

Additional information from the public may assist in solving this case.

Anyone with information can call the ATF Gun Hotline at 1-800-283-4867(ATF-GUNS) or the Cumming Police Department at 770-781-2000. Callers may remain anonymous.

A reward is being offered for information on 27 guns stolen from Forsyth County Pawn, 211 Atlanta Road in Cumming.

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Senior care facility set to open next year Aspire to invest $20M in Forsyth County

By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A new senior living community in South Forsyth will bring 50 new jobs and about $20 million in capital investment.

Aspire Development Partners announced plans for 100 units of a mix of assisted

living and memory care residences.

“The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is pleased that Aspire Development Partners is joining our community,” said Jason Mock, director of the Healthcare Association of Forsyth County.

Aspire has partnered with the Arbor Company to manage and market the community.

The community is expected to open in early 2014.

The site for the community is located on Peachtree Parkway near the Laurel Springs Golf and Country Club com-

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This development will also add 50 jobs and more than $20 million in capital investment, Mock said.

“With our community’s growth and strong emphasis on the health care industry, a new senior living community is a benefit to the area,” Mock said.

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Sawnee Foundation donates $40K to charities Teachers win grants for classrooms CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation, through its Operation Round Up program, recently awarded $40,003 to nine local charities and five classroom grants.

Sawnee EMC serves 62,726 members in Forsyth County, 47,636 members in North Fulton and 5,136 members in Dawson County.

Foundation money comes from Sawnee EMS members voluntarily “rounding up” their electric bills to the next dollar to donate to these causes.

The local charitable organizations that received funding this quarter were the North Metro Miracle League, Prevent Blindness Georgia, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 307, Fragile Kids Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul – Forsyth, St. Vincent de Paul – Dawson, Lekotek of Georgia – Forsyth location, Forsyth County Lions Club and North Fulton Community Charities.

Local schools that received a “Bright Ideas” classroom grant this quarter were Riverview Middle School, Forsyth Central High School, North Forsyth High School, West Forsyth High School and Mill Springs Academy.

From left, Cindy Badgett, director of external affairs for Sawnee EMC, Jessica Griffin of West Forsyth High School, which received a $1,500 grant, Benita Burruss of North Forsyth High School, which received $1,500, and Jennifer McCutchen of Forsyth Central High School, which received $1,315.

Interested applicants are required to submit an application to the foundation’s board for their consideration.

In order to qualify for a grant, the charity must be located in Sawnee EMC’s service area and/or provide a service in the communities that Sawnee serves. Teachers can apply for funds through the Bright Ideas program, which is also part of Operation Round Up. A public or private teacher is eligible to apply for funding

as long as their school is located within the Sawnee EMC service area.

These programs are made possible by over 20,000 generous members of Sawnee EMC that make the decision each month to round their electric bill up to the next highest dollar.

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$6…pennies a month. These small, yet generous, donations have allowed the foundation to donate over $1.4 million back into the communities since inception in 2003.

For more information about the Operation Round Up program, call Cindy Badgett, director of external affairs, at 678-455-1399 or email cindy. badgett@sawnee.com. Visit www.sawnee.com/round_up/ for more information.

–Aldo Nahed

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Roswell educator enters race for state school superintendent Seeks more local control, less federal intervention

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell educator Kira Willis has announced her candidacy for state school superintendent, running on a platform of increased flexibility for local schools and a “just say no” stance when it comes to federal funding and oversight.

This is Willis’ second run at the state’s top education job, having run in 2010 as the Libertarian candidate when she garnered 125,000 votes statewide. Despite the Libertarian banner three years ago, Willis said her views on education remain aligned with the conservative majority in Georgia.

“I was conservative in 2010 and I’m even more convinced that conservative values of increasing school choice and prioritizing spending are the keys to improving Georgia’s education system,” said Willis, who will run in the Republican primary in May 2014.

A new superintendent will replace current officeholder John Barge, who surprised many when he opted to run for governor instead of seeking re-election.

Willis has been an educator in the Fulton County School System for nearly two decades and is currently the graduation coach and response to intervention (RTI) coordinator at North Springs Charter High School.

She previously taught at Woodland Middle School, Centennial High School and Roswell High School.

Though willis the election is more than a year away, Willis has very clear ideas of what is working, and what is not, in Georgia education.

She dislikes the limited options for parents when it comes to school choice based on street address alone, believes there is too much control from the federal government over local schools and supports allowing kids to test out of courses once they have mastered the material.

The state is, however, moving in the right direction when it comes to some aspects of education reform, said Willis.

“We are finally moving away from the excessive testing that we have had in the past, [and] the class of 2014 is the last class to sit for the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT),” said Willis.

She also supports the new Teacher Keys (TKES), which provides a mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness of classroom teachers.

“Although I believe it needs a bit of work, as the implementation seems to be more punitive than it should be, teachers

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What she would seek to jettison, if elected, is the relatively small percentage of federal education funds that come to the state, yet bring with it significant intervention in local school operation.

“It’s a very simple plan: Say no to federal money,” she said. “With federal money come federal mandates that far outweigh the amount ‘awarded’ to Georgia.”

She cites the $40 million awarded to Georgia to implement the Common Core Curriculum and the assessments (PARCC) that came along with the curriculum. In comparison, the state outlay for education is more than $7 billion annually.

Willis believes she brings a parent and teacher perspective to a political position, and can build bridges between the Department of Education and elected officials.

“I am not a seasoned politician, and I think that is one of the reasons why I am a candi-

date who [can] go to the state department and talk about education from a practical and level-headed standpoint,” she said. “We must keep the children in the forefront of our mind when making any educational decisions.”

Willis, 45, is certified as an educational specialist in curriculum and instruction and has a master’s degree in education leadership from Kennesaw State University.

She and her husband, Todd, an assistant principal at Elkins Pointe Middle School in Roswell, have two children.

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VVA member Marty Farrell, Distinguished Service Award recipients Elizabeth Mitchell and Jack Allen of Ingram Funeral Home and VVA President Billy Darby.

Allen Russell awarded veterans’ ‘Member of the Year’ CUMMING, Ga. — Allen Russell, a retired Army senior noncommissioned officer, is the 2013 “Member of the Year” for the Cumming chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Russell served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, including two tours in Vietnam. He and his wife Becky Russell are residents of Cumming.

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Ga. Cancer Specialists sponsors Totes 2 Tots FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 12th annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive, sponsored by Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Northside Hospital, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.

To participate in Totes 2 Tots, simply drop off a new or nearly new bag or a kid-sized suitcase at the nearest Georgia Cancer Specialists office.

Twenty-seven GCS offices across Georgia – including 19 in metro Atlanta – will collect bags for the drive.

Since Totes 2 Tots was first launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 33,000 bags.

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“It may seem insignificant to the rest of us, but for a child whose life is upended, these generous gifts offer some sense of stability in the transition to another home,” Horton said.

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—McKenzie Cunningham

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Associates of diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises Inc., recently raised $63,702 to fight hunger across North America.

The fundraiser was part of the company’s fifth annual Fall Fill-Up campaign, which collects monetary and nonperishable food donations for nonprofit organizations in the communities where JM Family and its subsidiaries have major business operations.

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DataScan associates raise $6,892 during their fifth annual Fall Fill-Up campaign and present a check to The Place of Forsyth County. previous year. In addition to canned goods, nearly $6,900 was collected during the food drive, which will provide approximately 27,600 meals for children and families in need.

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“This is one of my favorite events of the year because of what we celebrate and what we are trying to do,” Blankenship said.

Children also enjoyed arts and crafts, cookie decorating, a bouncy house and a petting zoo before the night’s main event – the lighting of the giant Christmas tree atop the hospital’s roof.

Each light on the tree represents the life of someone who has been touched by cancer.

Jackson said there was a special survivor Christmas tree inside the tent for which participants purchased lights, and it will be moved to the cancer center to share hope with patients.

The following day, families and visitors lined the streets of Market Place Boulevard in Cumming to catch a glimpse of 65 floats and parade marchers, the greatest number ever in the history of the parade.

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116th Army Georgia National Guard marching band, decorated vehicles, an antique fire engine and the finale, Santa Claus riding in a little red sports car.

Anna Taylor Barlow, director of tourism for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the weather or early start time did not hurt.

“We feel the merchants like the time,” said Barlow, “and traffic was not bad with the earlier start this year.”

Aldo Nahed and Helen Borland contributed reporting for this article.

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Northside introduces new cancer diagnosis technology FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s pulmonary and therapeutic endoscopy lab announced the addition of new technology in the diagnosis of lung cancer.

Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is a minimally invasive technology that helps physicians locate, enable biopsy and plan treatment for lesions detected deep in the lungs.

It provides the ability to detect lung disease and lung cancer before symptoms are evident, enhancing treatment options for patients.

The ENB technology is typically performed in an outpatient setting and uses the patient’s natural airways, so no incisions have to be made.

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By CAILTYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Inspired students showed their passion for science, technology and fun during the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League’s seventh annual regional qualifier.

Thirty-two teams from Forsyth and Fulton schools and organizations battled their robots in the competition held at Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Road, on Dec. 7.

“This is an exciting and engaging vehicle to interest the youngsters in pursuing career paths in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields,” said David Johnson, the STEM Academy engineering teacher at Forsyth Central High School. “They learn to overcome personality conflicts and get the job

done within time and budget constraints. It is truly amazing to witness.”

FIRST LEGO League is a robotics program for 9- to 14-year-olds, which is designed to get children excited about science and technology, and teaches them valuable employment and life skills.

The children program an autonomous robot, using the LEGO Mindstorms robot set, to score points on a thematic playing surface, creating an innovative solution to a problem as part of their project.

“This robotics tournament is done like any other sports tournament,” said parent David Taylor. “The teams are grouped together and compete against each other, but it’s against the clock.”

The league set up eight tables, and the teams programmed their robots to complete specific missions within a 15-minute period.

Johnson said this international competition has a different theme each year. This year, the title is “Nature’s Fury,” and it is about natural disaster mitigation, rescue and recovery.

Johnson said while the game is fictional, the “missions” are based on real scenarios.

The teams earn points for completing the missions, but are also docked if the robot runs over an obstacle or into a wall.

“It’s like an old Matchbox course,” Taylor said. “This is my son, Gaston’s, second year, and he just loves the whole experience.”

Teams, composed of up to 10 children with at least one adult coach, can be associated with a pre-existing club or organization, homeschooled or just be a group of friends who wish to do something awesome.

For more information, visit www.firstlegoleague.org.

Winners from the ‘FIRST’ LEGO League regional qualifier Tournament champions (highest combined scores in all categories) 1. Team Bright Ideas – Haw Creek Elementary/ Lakeside Middle 2. Team Super Awesome – Forsyth County (part of Brookwood Elementary) 3. Earthquakes – Goodrich Robotic Academy Project research BrainStorm – Lakeside Middle

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Forsyth has highest graduation rate among state’s 20 largest districts FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools’ students have topped the state for graduation rates among the state’s 20 largest school districts, with 89.5 percent. This is a 1.72 percent increase from the district’s 2012 graduation rate.

The state’s 2013 graduation rate is 71.5 percent.

“Our work will not be done until every Forsyth County child graduates from high school,” said Buster Evans, superintendent of Forsyth County Schools. “I am, however, thankful to our teachers and staff members that have worked with our students and their parents to increase our graduation rate, therefore

allowing more students to graduate high school prepared for post-secondary options such as college, military or the workforce.

“Increasing our graduation rate has been a community effort, which began with the PROPEL graduation initiative and will continue with goals outlined in our Strategic Plan,” he said.

Additionally, all high schools in Forsyth County had graduate rates higher than the state average. Lambert High School’s graduation rate is the highest among metro Atlanta high schools, and is also the highest in Georgia for nonmagnet schools. Among all Forsyth County high schools,

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West Forsyth High School had the highest percent increase (5.05 percent) in one year.

Forsyth County Schools’ two non-traditional schools, Forsyth Academy and iAchieve Academy, also were at the top of the state charts when com-

pared to other schools using a similar format and dealing with similar students.

To view the graduation rates for all Georgia high schools and districts, visit www.doe.k12.ga.us.

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Increasing our graduation rate has been a community effort and will continue with goals outlined in our Strategic Plan.”

Buster Evans Superintendent of Forsyth County Schools

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Hathaway HomeServices, Georgia Properties said he is grateful for the legacy of 50 years of Prudential Georgia Realty and is most excited about continuing this heritage as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

“We’re tremendously proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which is ranked by Barron’s magazine as the No. 1 company in their list of the world’s most respected companies,” Forsman said.

“North Fulton is the heart of the corporate relocation market and the finest neighborhoods in the Atlanta metro area.”

For more information, visit www.bhhsgeorgia. com.

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Fresh from oven, Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Milton Bariatric surgery center opens in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center, 6300 Hospital Parkway held their ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 7.

Dr. William Johnson, Dr. Christopher Heart and Dr. Kimberly Lairet are the center’s physicians, and the clinical administrator is Christy Lee. Lee said they are a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, offering general surgeries as well as specializing in weight loss surgeries including laparoscopic gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric banding. Call 678-691-6257 or email clee@agbasc. com for more information.

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ATLANTA — Prudential Georgia Realty is now officially Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Georgia Properties. The official announcement was made Tuesday, Dec. 9 at a special celebration event at the High Museum of Art. In addition, locations throughout North Fulton and Forsyth held ribbon cutting events last week.

Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire

MILTON, Ga. — Nothing Bundt Cakes – a bakery specializing in nostalgic, yet refreshingly modern Bundt cakes − is spreading its wholesome goodness to Milton.

The bakery, 5230 Windward Parkway, which opened its doors Dec. 13, will celebrate their grand opening festivities the week of Jan. 6, beginning with a ribbon cutting and culminating with a full day of activity on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers customers a wide range of cake flavors and sizes, from Bundtinis – single serving cakes – to larger Bundts that serve up to 18 people and tiered cakes, which serve up to 26 people. “We have lived in this community for 17 years and it is exciting to be a part of a business that will cater to celebrations and happiness,” said Gloria Mattei, co-owner of the bakery along with husband Sergio Pacheco.

Founded in 1997, Nothing Bundt Cakes is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev. This bakery’s opening makes a total of 79 bakeries in U.S. Visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com for more information.

FINANCE »

From left: Appen Media Group’s General Manager Hans Appen; Appen Media Publisher Ray Appen; The Butler/Swayne Team: Lisa Swayne and Stephanie Butler and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Georgia Properties President and CEO Dan Forsman.

Prudential Ga. joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

surgens Orthopaedics continued the practice’s commitment to serving others through their charitable work at the “Our Hearts to Your Soles” event.

Raut, who practices at the Resurgens Cumming office, and Stewart, who practices at the Resurgens offices in Henry and Morrow, said they enjoyed participating in the eighth annual outreach effort.

The 2013 Our Hearts to Your Soles event, held at the Central Night Shelter in downtown Atlanta, served more than 80 men. Each man received a foot exam, a new pair of shoes and two new pairs of socks. Forrest McMahan of McMahan Shoes measures the men’s feet so they get appropriately fitting shoes.

Nationwide, there are about 50 sites and the program provides shoes to close to 5,000 people each year.

“There are so many in our city who need a helping hand,” Raut said. “It is an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to our community in this manner.”

For more information, visit www.resurgens.com.

Armstrong named director at Brady Ware and Company

Dr. Sourendra Raut performs a free foot exam on a homeless man.

Resurgens Orthopaedics surgeons help homeless men ATLANTA — Two local surgeons gave more than 80 homeless men free foot exams, shoes and socks.

Drs. Gary Stewart and Sourendra Raut of Re-

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Brady Ware and Company announced that certified public accountant Anna Frick Armstrong joined the firm as a director in the Alpharetta office, 10375 Old Alabama Road Connector. “I look forward to continuing to serve my current clients while providing them access to the expertise and experience of the Brady Ware team members,” said Armstrong.

“Brady Ware believes as I do: our primary purpose is to help our clients prosper.” Brady Ware is a large regional CPA/consulting firm, with a 130-member team operating from offices in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, Richmond, Ind., and Alpharetta.

For more information, visit www.bradyware.com.

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Selecting the best marketing media Will offering a bonus or allowance help sell your home?

As a seller, when you’ve had showings but activity slows down after a while, the first natural thought is “why are things slower,” followed by “what can we do to change this?” When that happens, a common idea is to offer a bonus to the selling agent. The thought being that the agent will see the extra money and push their clients to view this home.

The truth is, while our buyers’ agents would love to get a bonus, home buyers usually define which homes they want to visit. A buyer’s agent can put a home on the list to see, but it really should meet the criteria of the client. If there is a bonus involved, it will just be luck.

When there have been enough showings, there should be sufficient feedback for a seller to know why offers haven’t materialized. They can range from the obvious like poor condition, a difficult lot or undesirable location and lack of updates. With items of condition and updates, sellers often want to offer an allowance to the buyer,

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rather than correct the deficiency. The thought being the buyer can pick out their own granite or carpet color and that would be better. The truth is buyers like clean, crisp and move-in ready.

The best way to overcome condition or updates is with a lower price or correcting those items.

I find that if you take a detailed and honest assessment of the competition and any similar homes that have sold while you were on the market, the reasons why you haven’t received an offer will present themselves.

What kind of media are you using to market your small business? Are you getting the results you anticipated? Have you wondered whether other media channels would be more effective?

Marketing your small business is essential to attracting new customers, and selecting the best media channels is an important component of getting your message out.

There are four basic marketing media: • Print media such as newspapers, magazines and flyers • Broadcast media such as radio and television • Outdoor media such as billboards and signs • Digital media such as websites, email and social sites While there are seemingly an infinite number of media channels, you probably don’t have infinite time or money to utilize every one. So how do you decide which ones to use?

The best starting point for selecting your marketing media is to determine who you want to reach and, more specifically, what media your target audience is most likely to see. Asking your

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current customers what they would prefer is a good starting point. Are they more inclined to read the local paper, tune into local radio shows or notice outdoor ads?

Are they using social media and, if so, which ones?

Depending on the answers to these questions, you can then assess the cost and potential “reach” you will receive and select the media channels that give you the highest potential of getting your marketing messages seen.

Selecting the best marketing media will strengthen your marketing effectiveness and also increase the visibility of your small business to new customers.

NewBusinessSpotlights New facial surgeon opens in North Georgia Capstone Chiropractic opens in Alpharetta

Greater Atlanta Oral Facial Surgery during a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Business: Greater Atlanta Oral Facial Surgery Opened: August 2013 Owner: Dr. Abtin Shahriari What: Equipped with state-of- the-art technology, GAOFS offers a comfortable and friendly environment for patients. Using 3-dimensional virtual reality surgical planning and the latest

safety equipment, GAOFS is one of the premier oral facial surgery offices in the area.

Where: 425 Peachtree Parkway Suite 340 in Cumming.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Call: 404-433-8433 Web: www. oralsurgeonatlanta.com.

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Home cooking business opens in Alpharetta

Full service Farmers Insurance opens in Roswell

Chris Zercher, of Farmers Insurance, The Zercher Agency.

Business: Farmers Insurance – The Zercher Agency Opened: November 2013 What: Full-service insurance agency offering home, auto, life, business and health insurance to the community via the third largest carriers in the country, Farmers Insurance.

Where: 802 Macy Drive in Roswell.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Call: 678-369-6999 Email: czercher@farmersagent.com.

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Business: Capstone Chiropractic Opened: December 2013 Owner: Dr. Leanne Smith What: Quality chiropractic care to children and families through safe and gentle adjustments. Smith’s goal is to see her community thrive with improved function and health Where: 480 North Main Street, Suite 201 in Alpharetta.

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a..m. and 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Tuesday; Closed Thursday and by appointment on Saturday.

Call: 770-864-1195 Web: www.capstonealpharetta.com.

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle during the grand opening celebration of AJ’s Home Cooking.

Business: AJ’s Home Cooking Opened: August 2013 Owner: Eun Kim. What: AJ’s Home Cooking is a familyfriendly home cooking buffet that is proud to be serving the Alpharetta area. The buffet includes an extensive salad and fruit bar and numerous desserts. The menu changes daily and all meals are cooked on the premises. Fresh-cooked veggies and homemade meats buffet cost $7.48.

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a series of energetic and classical Chinese dances depicting Chinese legends and traditions. Shen Yun is a non-profit group formed by leading classical Chinese artists wishing to revive the culture of China and share it with the world. The group’s members include winners of international competitions in dance, choreography, and music.

Please visit shenyun.com.

Show times vary Dec. 27 – 29. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

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"WINTERLIGHT"

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The Cumming Playhouse Singers, under the direction of Van McCollum and accompanied by pianist Patricia Wester, present “Winterlight,” a magical choral celebration of the holiday season. Come into the warmth of the Playhouse and enjoy the 60-voice performance. 8 p.m. Dec 20. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.

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Presented by Callaway Gardens, this show features 8 million lights and 15 dazzling scenes and adds up to one magical night.

Fantasy in Lights is the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show and one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named

by National Geographic Traveler. Evenings through Dec. 30. U.S. Highway 27, Pine Mountain. Please call 800-225-5292 or visit callawaygardens.com.

“RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER”

GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND

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.

The spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park makes its Atlanta debut at Turner Field. Guests will be able to travel the world in one visit while viewing the largerthan-life lantern designs of international landmarks.

5 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 5. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-314-1994 or visit globalwonderland.com.

STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

“HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”

The Clayton family gathers together for a yuletide reunion. Their mother isn’t well, and this may be her last Christmas. 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 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.

SHEN YUN

Featuring a live orchestra, the performance includes

Light up your family holidays with the glow of more than 2 million lights and more than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most heartwarming Christmas celebration. Through Jan. 1. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com.

calendar call 770-887-0756 or visit sawneeballettheatre.org.

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATER

This theatre’s 15th annual performance of "The Nutcracker" will be at the new Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21; and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 22.

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

ATLANTA BALLET

Performed with live music from the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra led by principal guest conductor Gary Sheldon. Enjoy an extra touch of magic when Drew Thomas, professional illusionist and finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” takes on the role of the mysterious Drosselmeyer the first two weeks, 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.

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

The 32nd anniversary season of this theatre’s “Nutcracker.” Performances Dec. 20-22 are danced to live music from the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra, conducted

by Predrag Gosta. Show times vary. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-237-0046 or visit gwinnettcenter.com.

METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE

This year marks the MBT’s 12th performance of the Christmas classic, performed at the Blessed Trinity High School Theater. Times vary. Dec. 20-22. 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 678-297-2800 or visit metropolitanballet.org.

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Road, Roswell. Please call 770-993-6084 or visit stdavidchurch.org.

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ST. PETER CHANEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Christmas Eve masses throughout the day. Times vary. Dec. 24. 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell.

Please call 678-277-9424 or visit stpeterchanel.org.

ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Services at 6, 9, and 11 p.m., and children’s services at 3 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. 69 North Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770475-5576 or visit afumc.org.

SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER

Sixpence None the Richer, the band responsible for hit singles like “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes,” are back to share their newest album “Lost in Transition.” 8 p.m. Dec. 28. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-5946232 or visit roswellcac.com.

CROSS OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Children’s worship and Communion at 5 p.m., and a Candlelight service and communion at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24. 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell.

Please call 770-475-9159 or visit crossoflifelutheran.org.

ALPHARETTA PRESBYTARIAN CHURCH

A children’s service will be held at 3:30 p.m., with two candlelight services at 5 and 7 p.m. A candlelight Communion service will be held at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta.

Please call 770-751-0033 or visit alpharettapres.com.

PERIMETER CHURCH

Perimeter Church invites the community to celebrate Christmas this year at its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services. Childcare will be available for children up to age 5 at the 3 and 5 p.m. services only. 3, 5, and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek.

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

LIVING FAITH LUTHERAN

Come celebrate Christmas Eve with a candlelight service. 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Dec. 24. 103 Buford Dam Road, Cumming. Please call 770-887-0184 or visit livingfaithlutheran.com.

COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUS AT BARRINGTON HALL

Bring your child to help decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus and write letters to Santa. Reservations required. 10 a.m and noon Dec. 21 and 23. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.

LAND OF SWEETS TEA BEFORE “THE NUTCRACKER”

Enter the magical land with the characters of “The Nutcracker” before the 2 p.m. show. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 678-297-2800 or visit metropolitanballet.org.

TOYZ 4 TEENZ GIFT DRIVE

Make the holidays brighter for older kids in foster care. Bring unwrapped sports equipment, makeup, bath sets, pajamas or gift cards. 10 a.m.

– 7 p.m. through Dec. 31. Zenergize Wellness, 292 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-992-2079 or visit zenergizewellness.com.

ROSWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“THE NUTCRACKER” » SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

Each year, 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, snow falls onstage and much more. Times vary Dec. 19-22. South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please

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ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Services throughout the day, include a mass in Spanish and a musical presentation. Times vary.

Dec. 24. 1015 Old Roswell

Communion will be offered at the 10 a.m. service in the chapel. A candlelight service for families with children will start 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. A traditional candlelight service of lessons and carols, featuring the Sanctuary Choir, will start 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.

A candlelight Communion service will be in the chapel at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell.

Please call 770-993-6218 or visit rumc.com/Christmas.

“MARCH OF THE 18TH” SIGNING

Roswell author Kevin Horgan will be signing his book, “March of the 18th,” at the North Point Barnes and Noble. The historical novel is wrapped around the true events of one invalid regiment created and then forgotten. 11 a.m. Dec. 21. 7660 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 415-205-4343 for more information.

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By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia High School Association has released its preliminary region assignments for the 2014-16 seasons, with some changes to each of the regions including teams from North Fulton.

Region 6-AAAAAA is scheduled to add two schools, with Northview moving up from AAAAA as expected.

Habersham Central, which has played in 7-AAAAAA the past two seasons, is being switched to Region 6, making it a 10-school region, equally divided between North Fulton schools and non-North Fulton schools.

Habersham Central is the lone school from northeast Georgia in the AAAAAA classification and has one of the smallest attendance numbers among AAAAAA schools. The Raiders went 1-19 in football the past two seasons in Region 7, considered the state’s strongest.

If Habersham winds up in Region 6 after the appeals pro-

cess, the teams in the region would be limited to one nonregion game each.

Northview, which has played the last two seasons at the AAAAA level, joins Alpharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek and four Forsyth schools in the region.

Region 5-AAAAAA, which includes Milton and Roswell, will add a ninth school next season, as Pope moves up from AAAAA. Pope, which has played previously in the largest classification, will be one of the smallest AAAAAA schools in the state.

Cambridge remains in Region 7-AAAAA, which loses Northview, Pope and Osborne to AAAAAA and adds North Atlanta and River Ridge. North Atlanta played in Region 6 the past two seasons with schools in DeKalb County, while River Ridge moves up from AAAA. The region goes from 11 schools to 10.

Blessed Trinity’s region is undergoing considerable change in Class AAA, with the region shifted from a North

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Atlanta public schools Douglass, Therrell and Washington will be in the sub-region with Blessed Trinity, along with Coretta Scott King, a new allgirls high school.

Cedar Grove, McNair and Towers remain in the region but will be in the opposite sub-region along with North Clayton and Atlanta schools Jackson and South Atlanta.

St. Pius and Woodward Academy are both moving up to AAAA. All four Class A private schools from North Fulton will remain in the same subregion. Mount Pisgah, King’s Ridge, Fellowship Christian and St. Francis will all be in Region 6-A sub-region with Walker and Pinecrest Academy.

Pinecrest replaces Whitefield Academy, which moves to Region 5.

Pinecrest played the last two seasons in Region 8.

St. Francis will play a region schedule in football for

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the first time in 2014.

Schools can appeal their region assignments, with the final region alignments to be announced in January.

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West Forsyth pitcher signs with GCSU FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — West Forsyth High School senior John Cassandra recently signed a national letter of intent to play baseball for Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville.

The GCSU Bobcats compete under head coach Tom Carty in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference.

Cassandra, a right-handed pitcher, tossed a 2.82 ERA his junior season with 31 strikeouts in 27.33 innings pitched.

In the summer, Cassandra was selected to the Georgia Dugout Club Top 100.

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Clearwater Christian College CLEARWATER, Fla. – Amani Morcos of Alpharetta was a member of the 2013 Cougar women’s soccer team at Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Fla., who took second place in the 2013 NCCAA Division II national championship on Nov. 16. The Cougars entered the tournament seeded No. 2 in the nation and moved in the championship game after defeating Cairn University of Philadelphia, Pa., 4-0 and Maranatha Baptist Bible College of Watertown, Wis., 3-0.

They secured the second place berth after losing a close match with Bob Jones University of Greenville, S.C. Morcos is a graduate of Fellowship Christian School and the daughter of Sami and Lori Morcos. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education from Clearwater Christian College.

University of the Sciences PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Sarah Kraus, a doctor of pharmacy student from Suwanee, has been named to the summer 2013 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the summer semester of 2013.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nev. – University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Stephanie Thelen of Milton recently earned Mountain West Volleyball Player of the Week recognition for the second time in her college career. Thelen, a senior

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“Stephanie has been playing well all season after she returned to the setter position,” said Rebel volleyball coach Cindy Fredrick. “She has worked on her all-around game; improving her defense and serving while also being an offensive threat in the front row.

This is a well-deserved honor as Stephanie has been a tremendous team player throughout her years as a Rebel.”

Young Harris College YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College freshman theater major Hannah Valleroy of Johns Creek recently performed in Theatre Young Harris’s production of prolific playwright Israel Horovitz’s “Lebensraum.” Valleroy is a graduate of Alpha Omega Academy and the daughter of John and Patricia Valleroy of Johns Creek.

Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University announced that Andrew Bond of Johns Creek and Savannah Grace of Roswell graduated from Cornell’s prestigious Summer College program this summer.

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Cheek, Ashley C. Gentry, Melanie J. Magazine, Alexander William Marshall, Peter A. Mcninch, Justin Gregory Mihalik, William Alexander Moir, Brooke Kristen Snyder, Sydney Nicole Welch and Margaret A. Wharton.

Cumming/Suwanee: Emily A. Sparkman, Clare M. Kelley and Sloan Kathryn Shanahan.

Johns Creek/Duluth: Cooper A. Burdick, James E. Cusick, Jacob T. Erickson, Megan I. Froats, Sourish T. Ray, Allison Nicole Tanzy and Taylor Marie Walton.

Milton: Erin E. Balmes, Charlotte Lane Colt, Michael J. Kucia and Charles Taylor Stickels.

Roswell: Emma L. Denk, Tanner J. Hayes, Bridget O. Johnson, Zachary C. Robida, Taylor G. Sieling, James R Sloan and Tyler S. Zonsa.

Wichita State University WICHITA, Kan. – Riddhi Karambelkar of Alpharetta has graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering after the summer 2013 term.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Joshua Andrews, a freshman from Alpharetta, has received the Food Science Scholarship from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas for 2013-2014.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chauncey Arner, a junior commercial music major from Cumming, was named to the Trevecca Nazarene University spring 2013 Dean’s List. Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

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CLEMSON, S.C. – The following local residents have enrolled at Clemson University for the fall semester.

Alpharetta: Kaylyn Parks Bidwell, Joshua Connor Buhay, Madeline A. Butzer, Clayton Cash

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Kyle Turner of Alpharetta has been named to the Bob Jones University Bruins men’s intercollegiate basketball team. Turner, a sophomore majoring in business administration, is a forward for the Bruins men’s team.

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Sheriff to hold law enforcement course FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for its Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy.

The academy is a free 10-week course that meets 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on consecutive Mondays, starting Feb. 3. It is open to all Forsyth County residents, employees and business owners.

The academy provides students with hands-on training and law enforcement knowledge in a friendly environment.

The course is run by the sheriff’s office and closely follows the actual hands-on training deputies undergo. All instructors in this program are Forsyth County Sheriff’s

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Topics include Constitutional law, conducting traffic stops, judgmental use of force, K9 and S.W.A.T. demonstrations and ride-alongs with deputies.

The goal is to build a closer bond with the citizens and business owners of Forsyth County through communication and education.

The application can be downloaded at www.forsythsheriff.org/files/CLEA%20 Application.pdf and should be mailed to Deputy Henry Plager at 475 Tribble Gap Road, Suite 200, Cumming, Ga. 30040.

For more, contact Plager at 678-513-5880.

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Soccer may not be big on TV, but it’s huge in social media One of the biggest events worldwide is taking place in Brazil next year. The World Cup, a beloved championship soccer competition that takes place every four years, will be here in the summer.

But even with interest in soccer at an all-time high in the U.S., it’s still unlikely to be a sport to fully catch on.

I think one of the main reasons is that the underdog story may not play out so well for the national U.S. soccer team during the World Cup. “Fair weather fans” of a sports team will not cheer for a team that

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is unlikely to make the second round.

With teams selected earlier this month, the U.S. has been matched against Ghana, Portugal and Germany in the first round.

If you’re not aware, this is a punishing group for the U.S., which includes a game on June 26 against three-time champion Germany.

So why has soccer not been fully embraced in the U.S.? I mean, it’s a competitive game, filled with nonstop action and passion. Most people, when they are younger play the game and even draw an appreciation, albeit short lived, for the sport. In addition, it’s a game that doesn’t require a lot of equipment to get started.

I think the biggest opponent to soccer is television.

The networks know that for about 90 minutes, there won’t be a commercial break. Unlike NFL football, basketball and baseball, the game of soccer is played nonstop for two 45-minute halves. Particular championship games, where a winner must be crowned, go into overtime and even penalty kicks.

But over the years, a lot of strides have been made. ESPN shows more soccer games than ever and entire channels are devoted to the sport on cable and satellite.

In comparison, a study of four NFL broadcasts and similar estimates by researchers found that the average amount of time the NFL football action is in play on the field during a game is about 11 minutes, according to the Wall Street Journal.

So a typical NFL football game breaks down to 67 minutes of players standing around, 17 minutes of replays and three seconds of cheerleaders. And yes, 11 minutes of actual playing time with 75 minutes of commercials.

There’s a commercial appeal, and television stations can monetize the game and heavily promote it. The average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad hit $4 million this year and an audience of 108 million watching.

In comparison, the last World Cup had 3.2 billion people watching worldwide and 715 million just for the final match.

So where is there an opportunity to monetize soccer?

Social media.

Increased discussion on social media will show advertisers just how passionate fans can be, and TV stations will follow. The potential to boost youth teams and college-level soccer is key to the survival and love for the game.

Earlier this year, Twitter began to hold auctions for advertising packages for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ad Age reported.

Twitter is selling promoted trends to the highest bidder.

That means trending topics will be hotly promoted for a full day. A promoted trend in the U.S. typically sets companies back $200,000. Whoever wins the auction will be able to take over promoted trends in 50 countries for a day at an estimated value of $600,000.

When Major League Soccer (19 teams) begins to leverage their social media into two screens, meaning being mobile and able to travel in people’s briefcases, pockets and handbags, we’ll begin to see the sport strengthen.

The recent explosion of NASCAR is a perfect example that Americans have room

Increased discussion on social media will show advertisers just how passionate fans can be, and TV stations will follow...

Earlier this year, Twitter began to hold auctions for advertising packages for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ad Age reported. for more than the four major sports (NHL, if you’re still thinking).

With YouTube’s game highlights and other creative forms of cross-promotion, this could make audiences fall in love with soccer, and this will be one World Cup to watch, wherever you are.

And with ownership of smartphones and tablets soaring, the number of people watching and interacting on two screens will be particularly high.

This is where I predict we can see an all-around game changer.

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Post Road Library offers writing seminar Jan. 11 novel. Darracott will equip participants to embark on the difficult journey of writing a novel and will share his personal experiences of the process.

Darracott is currently an instructor of English at the University of North Georgia and Georgia Perimeter College. He has been a professional freelancer for more than 20 years,

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library is offering a seminar for writers featuring author David Darracott from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road in Cumming.

The seminar will focus on the process of planning, launching and completing a

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The Stock Market crash affected the 2010-11 school year with a greater drop at 1,353

with over 200 professional writing credits and a number of published fiction credentials.

Darracott is the author of the novel “Internal Security,” available on Amazon.

Registration is required to attend this seminar, which is limited to 25 participants. Register at www.forsythpl.org.

—McKenzie Cunningham students.

Last school year, the number of students enrolled began to jump back up to 1,612 students.

“We saw these numbers slide down and we see a tick back up in our numbers,” Amerson said.

While redistricting has taken place to alleviate some of the overcrowding, new schools are in the works to increase student capacity.

Architectural design started on Elementary School No. 14, out on Martin Drive south of

McFarland Parkway. School construction is slated to start next year. The new elementary school will help relieve overcrowding at Vickery Creek, Midway and Shiloh Point primarily.

A new 71-classroom elementary school would take about 15 months to complete.

A new Middle School No. 10 has also been identified for James Road near Union Hill.

Funding requests will go out in August and the application approval is expected completed in the spring of 2015. A new

Tate Head, 76, of Cumming, passed away December 6, 2013.

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Shubal McMilan, 63, of Woodstock, passed away November 29, 2013.

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middle school takes about 18 months to build.

A new high school in the southwest area of the county, near the Midway area is also being proposed because of overcrowding at South and West Forsyth. A new high school location has not been secured.

Lambert will get an additional 21 classrooms and North Forsyth will need an additional 20 classrooms and cafeteria.

“All high schools will be at or overcapacity when we do this,” said Amerson.

DEATH NOTICES Alice Andrew, 94, of Roswell, passed away December 4, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Diane Lynne Baker, 56, of Woodstock, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Joseph Bostardi, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away December 4, 2013.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Angelo Anthony Di Roma, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away December 4, 2013.

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Evelyne Louise Doyle, 89, of Dunwoody, passed away December 5, 2013.

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Joan Edmond, 86, of Roswell, passed away November 27, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Julie Bromstad, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away December 4, 2013.

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Paul V. Edwards, 90, of Cumming, passed away December 4, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Rayford O’Neal Brooks, Jr., 78, of Cumming, passed away December 9, 2013.

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Elizabeth Jane Fain, 89, of Lawrenceville, passed away December 8, 2013.

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Charles Coates, 67, of Johns Creek, passed away December 3, 2013.

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Henry Ford, 84, of Roswell, passed away December 2, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Margaret Josephine Franklin Craft, 88, of Cumming passed away December 4, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Janet Ann Harrison, 48, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Lamar Davis, 83, of Cumming, passed away December 9, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Theodore Hazen, 64, of Roswell, passed away December 1, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Adelaide Hogan, 87, of Milton, passed away December 9, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Karl Hubbard, 49, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Betty Hughes, 75, of Cumming, passed away December 8, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Colene Johnson, 93, of Roswell, passed away December 8, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Gary Katz, 75, of Johns Creek, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Belinda Jo Kilgore, 31, of Cumming, passed away November 30, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Kenneth Kroupa, 67, of Roswell, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Gail Mackie, 60, of Dunwoody, passed away December 4, 2013.

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Marcus Harold McClure, 71, of Dawsonville, passed away December 2, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Linda Morrison, 71, of Roswell, passed away November 26, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Thomas Nail, Jr., 68, of Canton, passed away December 4, 2013.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Doris Nix, 76, of Marietta, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Richard Page, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away November 26, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Barbara Jean Rettinghouse, 71, of Forsyth County, passed away December 9, 2013.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Christopher Schaudel, 42, of Marietta, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Sutton, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away November 28, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Eugene Tauches, 79, of Alpharetta, passed away December 1, 2013.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Asa Warner Tindall, Jr., 80, of Cumming, passed away December 5, 2013.

Arrangements by Mc Donald and Son Funeral Home.

Peter John Tsirigos, 52, of Cumming, passed away December 7, 2013.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Maxine Upright, 81, of Sandy Springs, passed away December 3, 2013.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Michelle Wexler, 28, of Marietta, passed away December 6, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Audine Wohlford, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away November 29, 2013.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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5810 - Auto Donations

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Basement Waterproofing & Mold Foundation Stabilization & Repair Crawl Space Encapsulation Written Best Price Guarantee Lifetime Transferrable Warranty 100% financing avail., No Interest BBB approved Free Estimate Call AquaGuard at 678-250-4470

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6011 - Miscellaneous

6011 - Miscellaneous

6011 - Miscellaneous

6017 - Wanted to Buy

6017 - Wanted to Buy

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Thank you for reading the classifieds.

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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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Thank you for reading the classifieds.

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6018 - Automotive BLOWN HEADGASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself.

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6019 - Autos Wanted TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

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