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MILTON, Ga. – The Windward Walmart joined with local public safety members Dec. 10 to bring some Christmas joy to area children and their families.

Each year, the police, fire and EMS departments of Milton and Alpharetta join with Walmart and the Police

ages of 15 and 19 were staying in local hotels,” said Veronica Carew, executive director of Alpharetta PAL. “We decided that maybe they needed a little help as well.”

Shop with a Cop is now in its 15th year. PAL organizes the event each year.

There were also children from the Miracle League, a group established for those who are mentally challenged.

“If it were up to PAL, no child would go without a Christmas,” Carew said.

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Athletic League (PAL) to treat at-risk and homeless children to a $100 shopping spree for Christmas gifts for themselves and their families.

This year was the biggest year ever, with 106 kids taking part.

About 70 members of public safety departments helped take the children around the store and make sure they stay in budget.

This year, PAL took on the task of helping homeless children as well as at-risk ones.

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MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge High School community was in shock Monday, Dec. 16, after learning of the suicide of one of their own.

Reagan Austin Beene was a popular 14-year-old freshman, described as funny and sensitive by family and friends.

Beene’s friends called him a prankster who loved to listen to country music, Studio 7 especially Carrie Underwood Fourteen-year-old Reagan and Toby Keith. He loved Beene died over the weekthe outdoors, whether it was end. Family, friends and tubing at the lakes near his classmates at Cambridge grandparents’ Texas home, High School mourned his playing golf or fishing and death Dec. 16. hunting.

“He was funny, always smiling, always happy,” said 15, also played middie for his mother, Britt Beene. the Cambridge High School Reagan Beene, who was lacrosse team. born in Arlington Heights, a When it came to suburb of Chicago, television, he loved Ill., died Saturday, to watch “Duck Dec. 14. video o Dynasty.”

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The search for a missing Sandy Springs man intensified Dec. 13, with the Chattahoochee River water level lowered to help efforts to locate him. He remains missing.

James “Gary” Morris, 71, of Sandy Springs, was last seen at his home Dec. 4 as he left for Roswell’s Don White Park Extension, on Riverside Road. According to his family,

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38, of Dawsonville was arrested Nov. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too closely. ►► Vera Borisovna Morgan, 42, of Laurel Mill Court, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 26 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► William Lewis Douglass, 49, of Lawrenceville was arrested Nov. 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI

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Shoplifters bring child on spree ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two women who brought a 5-year-

A Mattie’s Call was issued to help in the search for Morris.

Such a call is an alert specifically aimed at finding elderly or disabled people.

Local public safety departments went into action immediately, searching for Morris.

Roswell had dogs and boats on the river the first day. After that, Gilmer County brought in a sonar equipped boat and personnel and a wave runner; Johns Creek brought a recovery boat and personnel; Milton Police brought in a K-9 unit; Clayton County brought in a dog team; Alpha Team, a nonprofit search and rescue

team, brought in three dogs and handlers.

“We had a lot of help out there,” Holland said. “But we turned up nothing.”

The search was hampered in recent days due to heavy rainfall.

To help with the search, the Bull Sluice Dam was lowered Friday to reduce the water in the Chattahoochee to help in the search.

“We don’t know where he is,” Holland said. “But we want some closure for this family.”

If anyone has information about Morris’ whereabouts, contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.

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Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 15 on Executive Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and obstruction of an officer. ►► Christopher David Kalet, 31, of Acworth was arrested Nov. 29 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of

marijuana, wanted person, expired tag and suspended license. ►► Lionel Kenneth Smith, 25, of College Park was arrested Nov. 30 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and failure to obey traffic control devices. ►► Brandon Jerrell Thomas, 18, of Hemingway Lane, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jennifer Marie Hayes, 34, of Long Circle, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 21 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Whitney Elena Stracke, 21, of Saddlebrook Terrace, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 25 on Riverwood Lane in Roswell

for possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. ►► Joshua Kennedy, 20, of Barrington Oaks Ridge, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 25 on Riverwood Lane in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. ►► Evan D’macio Garret, 20, of Jasmine Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 2 on Jasmine Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Michael Jeffrey Harvey, 18, of Morning Mist Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 4 on Old Alabama Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug-related items.

old boy with them, were caught allegedly shoplifting according to an Alpharetta Police incident report.

On Dec. 5, the loss prevention team at Macy’s, 5000 North Point Circle, told officers two women were in custody for shoplifting.

The loss prevention officer said the women picked out clothes from the rack and placed them into another de-

partment store bag, which was in a child’s stroller.

Yun Gao, the mother of the 5-year-old boy, was charged with stealing $1,113 in clothes, which is felony shoplifting. Police contacted the father, and he left the store with the boy.

The woman’s companion, Qing Yu, was charged with taking $285 in clothes, and was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting.

Both were taken to Alpharetta Jail for processing.

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he routinely walked the park.

About 1:15 p.m., when he had not returned home, his wife went looking for him and Morris found his vehicle unattended. He could not be found.

“When she saw his car, she was very concerned about his health and well-being,” said Roswell Police Spokeswoman Officer Lisa Holland. Morris suffers from a heart condition and depression.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Three men who allegedly were racing each other on Ga. 9 tried to flee from police, and one got away, according to a Roswell Police incident report.

On Nov. 22, officers saw three cars speeding and weaving in and out of traffic on Ga. 9 and Mansell Road.

Officers followed the red Honda Civic, white Nissan Altima and blue Acura as they turned right onto Ga. 92.

Officers caught up to the cars and attempted to pull them over.

Officers said the Acura sped off down Bent Grass Drive, and the Nissan made a U-turn and headed eastbound on Ga. 92. The Honda pulled over in a parking lot.

Officers ran the driver’s license of the Honda driver and found that it was suspended.

While officers interviewed this driver, they saw a man standing next to a Nissan in the nearby parking lot of Slope’s BBQ, 34 East Crossville Street.

Then, the man got in his car and headed northbound down Crabapple Road. While the officers took the Honda driver to Roswell Detention Center, other officers had been alerted and had pulled over a white Nissan.

The driver of the Nissan was identified as the one of the drivers who eluded officers earlier.

Officers said he admitted to speeding away from them, and he was also taken to Roswell Detention Center.

The driver of the Acura was never found.

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.

$13K missing from lottery machines ROSWELL, Ga. — Someone tampered with lottery machines and stole about $13,000, according to a Roswell Police incident report.

On Nov. 23, the manager of Chevron, 1360 Holcomb Bridge Road, told officers about $13,000 in profits were missing from the store.

He said it was because of fraudulent playing of the lottery machines they kept inside the store.

Officers swept the machines for fingerprints and said the investigation is still ongoing.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The newest addition to the Avalon mixed-use mega-development may be a convention center.

The City Council took the first steps on partnering with Avalon to build one.

Alpharetta issued an “indication of interest” in March asking for ideas and proposals for such a center. Avalon was chosen by the city as the better of the two responses.

The proposal at Avalon calls for 300 hotel rooms in a “full-service” hotel,” along with up to 47,000 square feet of convention space. A fullservice hotel offers just about everything one would expect from a modern hotel, including restaurant and meeting space.

The city is on the hook for $60,000 in predevelopment costs, to be shared with the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The agreement is not binding. After initial plans are drawn up and costs determined, either party can withdraw.

Beyond the Cobb Galleria and Gwinnett Center, there are few facilities near North Fulton that could house large conventions or meetings. The Marriott Hotel on Windward Parkway is the best contender, with 13,000 square feet of space.

“Within 10 miles of here [downtown Alpharetta], there are 63 hotels,” said Jim Stor-

mont, with Stormont Hospitality Group. “Almost every single one of them are limited service and the only full-service hotel is the Marriott, which doesn’t have a lot of meeting space.

There is a huge need for meeting space in this market, and we see a big opportunity.”

Stormont has partnered with Avalon on the hotel, and has a history of building high-end hotels, most recently the Marriott at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

He said the hotel and conference center would be placed in the Avalon project along the Ga. 400 side and feature prominently in the designs.

The benefits, he said, would be many. There could be as much as $42 million in total economic benefits to the region, with 210 jobs created directly. Hundreds more would be created indirectly and supported by the center. By the third year of operations, Stormont said there would be $1.5 million in taxes generated each year by the convention center.

However, this would all be contingent on the city adding $25 million – to be paid for using bond monies – into the pot, creating a public-private partnership.

Given Alpharetta’s (and North Fulton’s) density of companies, at first glance, a convention center should be a simple concept. However, some on council were unimpressed.

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Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent hotel for an impact [to the city] of $1.5 million a year?” Councilmember D.C. Aiken asked.

Councilmember Jim Gilvin agreed.

“It’s an intriguing idea,” said Gilvin, “but the numbers just are not working for me.”

Mayor David Belle Isle disagreed, saying, while the plans need to be refined, the idea is sound.

“This is a facility that would not be for people downtown or inside the Perimeter to come north, but for companies that are already here,” said Belle Isle. “There’s lots of potential, and I want to know more.”

The agreement was approved 5-2 with both Gilvin and Aiken opposed.

Also at the meeting: The Alpharetta City Council avoided approving changes to the Unified Development Code to allow for-sale detached housing on a dense scale. The item was tabled until the new year.

The problem is that the city has no zoning for such projects with lots smaller than 10,000 square feet.

It was tabled in a 4-3 vote with councilmembers Chris Owens, Mike Kennedy and Donald Mitchell opposed.

Milton man gets life for murder of stepson Took jury 25 minutes to decide MILTON, Ga. – It took a jury only 25 minutes Dec. 11 to convict Milton resident Eric Brandon, 48, of the 2012 murder of his stepson. He was sentenced to life plus five years in prison.

Brandon’s stepson, 16-year-old Alexander Koser, was found dead Feb. 12 after Brandon shot him three times with a shotgun.

Koser, a student at Alpharetta High School, was gunned down inside his Genesis Way home in Milton. Prior to his death, brandon the teen was playing video games and

rough-housing with a friend who was visiting. Brandon complained the boys were too loud and demanded they quiet down. When the noise did not subside to his satisfaction, Brandon retrieved his shotgun and confronted Koser, who was in the kitchen preparing a snack.

When the teen turned to face his stepfather, Brandon fired a single shot into the victim’s chest.

He then racked the shotgun

and fired a second shot into his chest.

Brandon once again racked his shotgun and fired a third shot into the teen’s body.

After that final shot, Brandon put his weapon down, walked past the teen’s body and called 911 admitting to operators that he had just shot his stepson.

Police rushed to the scene and arrested Brandon. Brandon was reported boasting about the killing and stating he “hoped [Alex] was dead.”

Roswell releases holiday sanitation schedule ROSWELL, Ga. — As Christmas and New Year’s Day approach, the city of Roswell wants residents to be aware of changes to their usual pick-up days for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection.

On Wednesday, Dec. 25

– Christmas Day – the Roswell Recycling Center will be closed.

Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will be moved to Thursday, Dec. 26 for Wednesday customers, Friday, Dec. 27 for Thursday custom-

ers and Saturday, Dec. 28 for Friday customers.

On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 – New Year’s Day – the Roswell Recycling Center will be closed. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will be moved to Thursday, Jan.

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For more information, call Roswell Sanitation customer service at 770-641-3961.

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Sunshine Fund helps patients at Northside Hospital Rings auctioned off at gift shop

By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Nina Prol, an oncology nurse at Northside Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center, treats cancer patients daily.

Because she saw the physical and emotional toll that treatment could have on a person, she came up with the Sunshine Fund – something that would make their time at the center just a little brighter.

“It helps patients through their treatment with small gestures like giving them necklaces and bracelets,” Prol said.

“We’ve already given out over 300 bracelets.”

The center, at 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, Suite 1000, has the Hope bracelets provided by Mary Custance of Jewelry and More in Marietta.

“The oncology and infusion RNs give out the Hope bracelets to our cancer patients

completing their chemotherapy or reaching milestones that we like to celebrate. I have seen patients’ eyes light up to receive the bracelets like they have won the lottery,” Prol said.

Robin Sauls, who recently completed her last round of treatment for ovarian cancer at the center, donated two rings to the Sunshine Fund that will be auctioned off at the hospital’s gift shop from Dec. 9 through Dec. 20.

She said she decided to donate the rings, valued at $500 each, after a close friend passed

Through the Sunshine Fund, bracelets and necklaces are given to cancer patients who complete their treatment in Atlanta. away from appendix cancer.

Sauls added that she missed her friend and decided it wasn’t fair to keep the stone and make a ring for herself.

“I thought it could be nice for someone else if I donated it, because it really floors me how many people are in the infusion center getting treatment for all kinds of cancers,” Sauls

said. “I just wanted to help and do something good for them because they are such wonderful people.”

Those interested in making a donation to the Sunshine Fund should contact Prol at theprols@gmail.com. For more information on the Hope bracelets, contact Mary Custance at justforyou725@att.net.

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As part of a statewide effort to reuse Christmas trees, Keep Roswell Beautiful has joined with sponsors Home Depot, 11 Alive, the Davey Tree Expert Company and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation.

Residents are invited to bring their trees to one of the two Home Depot locations in Roswell on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Home Depot, Holcomb Bridge Road (Holcomb

Woods Shopping Center) or Home Depot, 870 Woodstock Road (across from Publix).

Trees will be chipped into mulch and will be available for delivery to the public by Davey Tree. Residents are asked to please not drop off trees prior to Jan. 4.

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‘Lasting legacy’ remains from Mimosa ES’s top teacher School mourns death of popular second-grade teacher

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Less than a year after being named the Teacher of the Year for the Northwest Learning Community, Mimosa Elementary teacher Michelle Wexler died at the age of 28. Her death from cancer Dec. 6 came just three weeks after the school system staff had gathered to pay tribute to all of Fulton’s top teachers and staff during the annual Legacy of Excellence gala.

Her principal remembers a young woman whose commitment to teaching was reflected in her students and celebrated by her community.

“Mimosa Elementary mourns the loss of one our wonderful teachers,” said Principal Lynn Johnson. “She was an innovative teacher who aspired to help her fellow teachers and educational com-

munity.

Her spirit, her passion and dedication to Mimosa’s children and her humble personality will be greatly missed.”

Wexler Wexler was a second-grade teacher at Mimosa Elementary. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in early childhood education and had recently completed her specialist degree.

Although she had taught only for a few years, her achievements were recognized by her peers who voted her the Teacher of the Year for Mimosa Elementary, and by the school system which then named her the top teacher for the Northwest Learning Community.

Wexler’s motto of “all

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students can learn” was her personal vision and her guide for motivating her students in the classroom.

In an essay she wrote when being considered as one of Fulton’s top teachers, she said she never accepts excuses from students and instead guides them toward success.

“Teachers should set high expectations and include a plethora of academic rigor built into their lessons to continually challenge the students,” she wrote. “There is nothing more rewarding than watching students know they have achieved

... Because she sparked a love for learning in her students, Michelle’s legacy will live forever at Mimosa.”

Lynn Johnson, Principal at Mimosa Elementary School a short- or long-term goal.”

Those values she instilled still remain at Mimosa, said Johnson.

“Because of the professional development she had done with our staff and because she sparked a love for learning in her students, Michelle’s legacy

will live forever at Mimosa,” said Johnson.

Wexler is survived by her parents, Eddie and Wanda Wexler of Marietta, brother, David Wexler of Marietta, grandmother, Margie Whitmore of Oxford, Ala.

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From left are Bob Hagan, Jacque Digieso, Sen. Brandon Beach, Joe Digieso and Sen. John Albers at the opening of the new Hagan Hall at the Cottage School.

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MILTON, Ga. – Heather Cox sees the classroom as an extension of the real world for her students, with technology and tradition aligning as partners – not adversaries.

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“Students are exploring and teachers are facilitating the learning…encouraging the students to think deeper and challenge themselves.”

Her work in advancing the use of technology in the classroom has garnered notice beyond her school and the school system. Cox recently returned from Washington, D.C., where she was recognized by President Barack Obama as a “Champion of Change” for creating instruction models for technology that can be used nationwide.

“In an age when the world’s information is just a click away, we’ve got to bring our schools and our libraries into the 21st century,” said Obama during the recognition ceremony Nov. 21. “It’s not just about wiring schools; it’s about changing students’ lives.”

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Heather Cox was recognized by the White House as a “champion for change.” the Champions of Change Award by parents at Crabapple Crossing, and was one of only 10 educators nationally to be recognized.

As the grade-level chair, Cox helped implement the “Bring Your Own Technology” initiative at Crabapple Crossing last year. The pilot program, currently in place at a handful of Fulton schools, allows students to use smartphones, tablets and other devices as supplements to school resources.

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Reagan: Continued from Page 1 so many lives.”

Mourning students came to school Monday to a makeshift memorial on the school’s front lawn and remembered Reagan on and off campus this week.

The memorial at the school included flowers and posters with messages for their classmate.

Susan Hale, Fulton County Schools spokeswoman, said the school responded to the news by bringing in grief counselors and a crisis team.

“We are trying to be supportive of staff and students,” Hale said.

Friends fondly recalled Reagan.

“He was like a little brother to me,” said Croix Martini, 16, who also plays on the lacrosse team. “He was really popular and had a lot of friends.”

Students at Cambridge High are “shocked,” said Carson Smith, 17.

As the lacrosse season begins in late January and early February, students plan to dedicate the season to Reagan.

“We are writing ‘RB’ on our helmets,” said Smith.

In the morning of Dec. 16, half of the student population at Cambridge High walked to Stonecreek Church and many checked out after that.

“It’s a day of remembrance and grief,” Smith said, after checking out of school and spending Monday afternoon at Alpharetta North Park.

Smith and other members of the school’s lacrosse team said they needed to “blow off some steam.”

Cambridge Principal Ed Spurka sent word out to parents over the weekend about the loss.

“We express our deepest sympathy to the Beene family; our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of grief,” he wrote. “Tonight and in the coming days, I encourage you to talk to your children about their feelings and experiences and encourage them to seek support from our counseling staff if appropriate.”

Social media sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter were filled with many posted remembrances and sympathy to the family.

community “The biggest smiles hold the most pain, and he had one hell of a smile. RIP Reagan Beene,” tweeted fellow Cambridge student Remy Johnston.

In addition to his mother, Reagan is survived by his father, Jeffry A. Beene; older sisters, Anderson “Ace,” 20, and Mallory, 17, and younger brother, Travis, a seventhgrader at Hopewell Middle School.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. at Stonecreek Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Stonecreek Church, 13540 Ga. 9 N., Milton, Ga. 30004 in the name of “Reagan Austin Beene.”

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Cambridge High School students created a memorial Monday, Dec. 16 in front of the school. Flowers, Bible verses and prayers decorated the flagpole base dedicated to “15,” Reagan’s jersey number. The lawn was decorated with blue and white balloons.

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Bike path to open on Holcomb Bridge ROSWELL, Ga. — The Department of Transportation recently began construction on the Holcomb Bridge multiuse path.

This 8-foot to 10-foot wide concrete path will run along the south side of Holcomb Bridge Road from the west end of Steeplechase Drive to the east end of Nesbit Ferry Road. It will accommodate all bicycle and pedestrian travel.

It also includes a sidewalk leading to Holcomb Bridge Middle School.

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Alpharetta marching band performed in Chicago parade ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Marching Raider Band traveled Thursday, Nov. 21 to Chicago and performed in the Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights Parade. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been a beloved holiday tradition in downtown Chicago for 21 years. More than a million spectators were in attendance and experienced the magical extravaganza. Mickey and Minnie Mouse led the entire parade down Michigan Avenue, which was transformed with millions of twinkling white lights. The parade ended with the traditional grand finale – a spectacular fireworks display over the Chicago River.

The festival was broadcast live on ABC7 Chicago and will be rebroadcast on stations across the country throughout the holiday season. Tune into ABC Atlanta on Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. to see the Alpharetta Marching Raiders alongside colorful floats, giant helium

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Alpharetta development vestige of prominent families Ruth’s Farm part of Spence, Wills, Peevy history

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – At the corner of Mayfield and Bethany roads, on the border of Alpharetta and Milton, sits a 22-acre parcel of land, one of the few remaining large parcels in the area. Sitting just outside downtown Crabapple, it will soon become a neighborhood called “Ruth’s Farm,” but it was once farmland belonging to one of North Fulton’s prominent families.

Ruth’s Farm will feature 49 homes with one entrance on Bethany Road. The all-brick houses will start at about half a million dollars each.

“I got the builders to name it after [Ruth],” said Jack Peevy, the only son of Ruth Wills, the former owner of the land. “The houses will look nice. They will be all-brick with three-car garages. Whatever is on that pasture land will reflect my mother.”

Ruth died in 2007.

The land belonged to Peevy, a retired colonel with the Army, and descendent of the Peevy, Spence and Wills families. All three have a rich history in the North Fulton

area. Peevy sold the family land while keeping two historic family houses on it preserved.

Peevy’s grandparents, Bascom and Oma Spence, purchased the farm in 1918, he said. Scotch-Irish descendants, they ended a spate of progressively moving south, from Forsyth County to Bethany Bend to Mayfield Road. The house long predated their purchase, however.

“Parts of one house date back before the Civil War,” said Connie Mashburn, a local historian. “If you look under the house, some of the beams are tree trunks, with the bark still on them. I don’t know how far back that type of construction goes.”

Both houses on the land were donated by Peevy to the Alpharetta Historical Society in 2013. They sit on a few acres along Mayfield Road.

Before the Civil War, Peevy said the Spence family was among the very few ScotchIrish families in the area.

“My great-grandfather went into the Civil War and was shot in the jaw,” Peevy said. “He was sent home to die. That was the practice at the time. But his jaw fell out, healed up and

Ruth Wills loved signing in Alpharetta's "Sacred Harp" every year. She passed away in 2007.

Twenty-two acres of land at the corner of Bethany and Mayfield roads will become a large housing development called Ruth’s Farm. The land belonged to one of North Fulton’s oldest families.

he went back into the war.”

The house eventually passed down to Bascom and Oma’s daughter, Ruth.

Ruth Spence Peevy Wills married Hoye Peevy in the 1930s. He was a Fulton County deputy marshal.

“Like everybody her age, she got married right out of high school,” Peevy said. “She went to work at the Fulton County Courthouse.”

From there, her career took her into education. She became a secretary at a school where they encouraged her to go to college and eventually earn several degrees.

“She went ‘cafeteria-style,’”

Peevy said. “She took a course here and a course there.”

She and Hoye Peevy divorced in the 1950s. Ruth then married Ed Wills, the nephew of Quilliam “Quilly” Wills, the mayor of Alpharetta, who sold what is now Wills Park to the county.

Ed ran a successful cattle feed store on North Main Street.

One of Ruth’s relatives, Bill Spence, was a prominent lawyer in the area, head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and also mayor of Alpharetta. He won a race against Quilly Wills.

“He called Quilly a damned Republican, and he beat him,” laughed Peevy. “That was prob-

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ably the last time a Democrat beat a Republican up here.”

Now, the Spences and Willses have all died out or moved off. Peevy is the last of their line in the area, and he is getting ready to move on as well.

He’s no spring chicken and has been getting affairs in order should he pass along.

That is why he sold off the family land.

Money from the sale of the land went to the University of North Georgia, and he says he wants to build a Georgia military museum.

“I’m not done with what I’m doing,” Peevy said.

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by Ron Jarvis, Home Depot’s vice president of environmental innovation and sustainability, at the weekly meeting of the Alpharetta Rotary Dec. 13.

The Milton resident started with Home Depot in 1995, working at the rival store, Lowe’s, for much of his working life before that.

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The roof-mounted PV system will be installed on the Georgia National Guard Hunter AASF building and will generate more than 161,000 kWh of power annually, the company said in a news release.

The 403 solar panels to be installed are made by Suniva, another Georgia-based company.

“The United States is currently experiencing a very strong period of solar growth,” said Perry Bell, president and chief executive officer of Solar Energy USA. “Thanks to decreasing costs and impressive long-term savings, over 5.3 gigawatts (GW) of new American solar electric capacity is projected to come online in 2013. Solar Energy USA is proud to offer our line of Affordable Solar Solutions to the Department of Defense at the Georgia National Guard facility in Savannah.”

The Savannah National Guard solar installation decision comes shortly after a U.S. Army policy memorandum on energy-related topics including solar power was introduced.

In May 2013, the Army established a new policy for “Operational Energy,” which focuses on improving the Army’s capabilities through better use of energy. The total installed capacity of renewable energy sources for the U.S. military will grow from 80 megawatts (MW) in 2013 to more than 3,200 MW by 2025 – increasing more than four-fold in 12 years – according to a report from Pike Research.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Where: 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 902, Alpharetta.

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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"

FANTASY IN LIGHTS

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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.

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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

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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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From left are Alpharetta FLAMES instructor Firefighter Cale Hamilton, Firefighter Nick Marlin, Capt. Jeff Garreau, Capt. Greg Pickren and FLAMES instructor Capt. Jason Owen.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three Alpharetta firefighters recently completed an elite 48-hour firefighter challenge course that is designed to test a firefighters’ ability to remain focused on tasks, while battling physical, mental and emotional fatigue.

The challenge, called “FLAMES,” started with 24 firefighters from all over Georgia and ended with only nine completing the course; three of

those nine are from Alpharetta.

There are fewer than 200 firefighters in Georgia who have completed the course since it was started eight years ago.

“We are proud of these three firefighters who took their health and professional growth to a higher standard.

This is a great example of the caliber of employees that we have,” said Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Director

Gary George.

FLAMES is designed to test an individual firefighter’s personal limitations when working in high stress situations with limited recuperation periods. It is also designed to test the individuals’ ability to function as part of a team. Teambuilding is a focal point of the course. A successful fire company must function as a team.

—Jonathan Copsey

Come Spend the Holidays with FAMILY Olive Branch Tabernacle of Faith Wills Park Recreation Center 11925 Wills Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30009 Sunday Services 10:30am - 12:00pm “We are unifying the family back unto the Father” 678-682-9784 • www.obtoffaith.com

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4:30 p.m. Childrenʟs Christmas Liturgy (with nursery: infants – 2ʟs)

6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish 8:00 p.m. Festive Holy Eucharist 10:30 p.m. Musical Presentation 11:00 p.m. Festive Choral Eucharist

Wednesday, December 25 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Christmas Eve Worship Services

Children’s Worship with Holy Communion 5:00 pm The Children Tell The Story of the Birth of the Christ Child Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm Prelude Concerts Beginning at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm

Special Sunday Worship

Lessons and Carols Dec. 29 9:00 am and 10:15 am

New Year’s Eve Korean Worship Dec. 31 11:30 pm

1000 Hembree Road • Roswell, GA 30076 crossoflifelutheran.org • 770-475-9159

Community

Alpharetta to host public safety academy for citizens ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This January, Alpharetta will kick off its Citizens Academy for the sixth year running.

This free course gives residents the ability to learn what Alpharetta police officers, firefighters and 911 operators do every day to protect and serve the community, from fire safety

to DUI taskforce and 911 communications.

The classes begin Jan. 29 and run through May 3, meeting every Wednesday night and some Saturday mornings.

Residents can sign up by filling out applications at www. alpharetta.ga.us.

—Jonathan Copsey

Spruill Oaks Library offers free citizenship classes JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Northeast Spruill Oaks Library is offering a free series of citizenship preparation classes for 13 weeks.

The classes will be held on Sundays at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library in Johns Creek from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 12, 2014 and ending April 27. No classes will be held on Jan. 26, March 9 or April 20.

Registration for these class-

es is required. You must bring a permanent legal resident/ green card to the class. The classes are sponsored by the Catholic Charities Atlanta with the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library.

The library is located off Old Alabama Road at 99560 Spruill Road in Johns Creek.

To register or for more information, call 770-3608820 or email karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov.

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Family gets new $20K master bath, bedroom Rooms redone thanks to charity

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With a gasp and a cry of “oh my gosh,” Alpharetta resident Terri Wylie took her first look at her newly decorated bathroom and bedroom Dec. 11. Both rooms were completely redecorated pro bono thanks to the Designing Dreams charity.

“Everything is so beautiful,” Wylie said. “It’s so different from what it’s been for a long time. It’s hard to believe.”

The Wylie family has lived in their Alpharetta home since 2000. Wylie herself suffers from multiple sclerosis and has difficulty moving around. Her husband, Kevin, an active volunteer in the community and her primary caretaker, died in October 2012. Since then, it has been just Wylie and her three children.

The master bathroom was in dire need of an update.

Daughter Erin said the worst thing about the bathroom were the cabinets.

“They wouldn’t move, you couldn’t put anything in them,”

Dream Makers

Several local businesses donated time, labor or materials to the Designing Dreams renovation: • Plumber, Bobby Amos • Santoro Signature Homes, Brian Santoro • Bell Cabinets, Katy Bell • Earthly Matters Painting, Brian Shapiro • Hansgrohe • Electrician, Jerry DeMarco • Dossett Does It / Drapery Workroom, Marsha Stuckey • Personal Touch Delivery • Steward Drapery Installation • Real Order, Terri Stephens she said.

Instead, everything had to be placed on the counters, cluttering them.

The bathroom was completely remodeled by Allison Havill Todd Interiors and Designing Dreams, a Forsythbased nonprofit that helps one family each year with a room that needs a facelift.

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The bathroom was the main focus of the redesign. A walk-in tub and new cabinets were installed. started by Todd in 2009.

“I had the idea in the middle of the night. [In 2009], the economy was not at its peak,” Todd said. “Everyone was surrounded by negativity.

This is something to give us all a positive to focus on.”

Fundraisers are held each year to support the remodeling and redecorating for one lucky family.

Wylie’s bathroom and bedroom makeover is worth $20,000, Todd said.

“We met with the recipient to understand what her needs are,” she said. “Then we go over colors, accessibility and storage needs. We do as much as we can with our funds and

donations.

“It continues to grow,” Todd said. “I hope to continue it each year.”

After careful planning, it took two weeks of work to finish the project. For all this time, Wylie was not allowed into her bathroom, so it would be kept a surprise.

Todd redid the bathroom with all new cabinets, counters, mirrors and frames and a walk-in bathtub.

In the bedroom, there is a new dresser, along with artwork, lighting and window treatments.

“You can’t believe what this means,” Wylie said. “It’s absolutely amazing.”

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Chloe Boyd, 16, holds her list of gifts to buy for friends and family. With her is Alpharetta Firefighter Karen Webb.

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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.

Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Christopher J. Davis of Milton, received Dean’s List honors during the spring semester at Georgia Southern University.

Davis is a 2011 graduate of Alpharetta High School and is studying business.

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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.

University of Arkansas 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.

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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 setter, attends UNLV on a volleyball scholarship.

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Clemson University 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 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,

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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.

Trevecca Nazarene University 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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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.

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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, January 8, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 27, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-13-02/CLUP-13-09/V-13-22 Windward Pod 66 Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Masterplan in order to permit single family “for-sale” residential. A request to change the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Medium Density Residential” is also requested and a variance from the required 50’ undisturbed buffer required between commercial/office uses and residential property. The property is located between Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1113, 1180, 1176, 1243, 1179, 1242 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-13-15/V-13-18 Stonewalk Mayfield Corners Consideration of rezoning 2.3 acres at the southeast corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street from R15 to R-10M HD(Historic District)in order to permit 18 townhomes. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1197, 1252, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-13-13/CLUP-13-14/V-13-17 Peachtree Residential Townhomes Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.97 acres from R15 to R8A in order to develop 24 townhomes. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-14-01 Wills at Rucker (R4-D Zoning Designation) City initiated rezoning of approximately 8 acres at the corner of Wills and Rucker Road from R8-D to R4-D as agreed upon by a condition of zoning. The property is located in Land Lots 599, 646, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-13-21 Peachtree Residential Consideration of a variance to reduce the minimum building setback from 20’ to 10’ for a townhome building located within Victoria Square. The property is located on Orchid Lane within Land Lot 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. PH-14-01 Unified Development Code Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to change the number of times a change to the code is heard by the Planning Commission in order to require one public hearing instead of two. g. PH-13-03 Unified Development Code (City Council Only) Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to make technical corrections throughout the document such as references to the “Director”.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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2014 football »

Next season looks better for most local teams Graduation losses not as heavy as last year

By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com AL LEVINE/staff

Mount Pisgah’s Ben Miller (12), who will return as a senior next year, will look to make more big plays next season like this onehanded TD grab against Pacelli in the playoffs.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – For most high school football teams in North Fulton, 2014 appears to offer more promise

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ALPHARETTA: The Region 6-AAAAAA champion Raiders were one of the teams that do suffer from graduation. It loses around a dozen front line seniors, including receivers Daniel Clements and Andre Harton, standout linebacker Bruce Grauss and most of an excellent secondary.

But the Raiders return two quarterbacks who put up big passing numbers, along with the team’s top two running backs and several receivers. Defensively, end Andrew Butcher keys the list of returning starters, as the Raiders look for a third region title in the last four years and a fifth straight playoff berth.

CENTENNIAL: The Knights are coming off a 1-9 season that included two one-point losses and several other games in which they held leads. The team will lose its top offensive (Christian Robinson) and defensive (Alex Estes) players, along with four starters in the offensive line and several key defenders.

Versatile back Caden Herring leads the list of returning players, with end Jake Dahm back on defense, along with the rest of the line. Quarterbacks Tee Holland and Luke Able both played extensively after an injury to starter Matthew Harries, but will not have Robinson as a target next season.

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than the 2013 season.

Unlike last year, when a majority of the area teams suffered heavy graduation losses, this year’s senior classes for most local teams were not as deep as they were the year before.

A brief look at how things shape up for the 2014 football season in North Fulton:

CHATTAHOOCHEE: The Cougars were likely the most senior-oriented team in the area, and lose a significant amount of talent from a 4-6 team that expected better results.

All the key skill position players are graduating, including receivers Colin Lisa and Avery Ward, running back Chase Nelson and quarterback Taz Wilson.

The Cougars return starters at linebacker led by Josh Weisberg, along with a few linemen, but the 2014 offensive personnel will be almost all new. Just three seasons removed from a state championship, the Cougars may be facing a few lean seasons.

JOHNS CREEK: After going 17-3 in their second and

third seasons of varsity football, the Gladiators were winless in 2013. Huge graduation losses and several key injuries took a toll.

The team will again lose a sizeable number of seniors, although some of them were relatively inexperienced after playing behind the 2012 seniors.

The biggest loss is Chase Solomon, who started at tailback for three-and-a-half seasons before injuries forced him to end his high school career at quarterback. The Gladiators return linebacker Turner Fortin, the team’s top defensive player, along with most of the skill position players other than Solomon – leading receiver Kyle Varnell and quarterback Kevin Nalecz among them.

NORTHVIEW: The Titans move back to the state’s largest classification after a 5-5 season that could have easily been 7-3 or 3-7.

After just missing a playoff berth, the Titans could contend for a playoff spot from Region 6-AAAAAA, returning the area’s best receiver, Matty Biondich, and standout quarterback D.J. Pearson along with a productive running back in Nathan Phillips.

The Titans will have to replace their top two offensive linemen and a handful of key defensive starters from a group that improved in 2013 but still yielded a lot of points. A 16-12 victory over 6-AAAAAA playoff qualifier Lambert gives the Titans realistic hope they can compete successfully in their new region.

MILTON: The Eagles will be looking for a fourth straight playoff berth after an 8-2 season ended with a loss to North Gwinnett, runner up in the AAAAAA championship game.

The Eagles played most of the 2013 season without standout senior running back Treyvon Paulk, among the team’s relatively small senior class.

The Eagles will also lose speedster Chad Toliver, two offensive linemen, top receiver Zach Spiezio, several defensive backs and both kickers.

Offensively, Milton returns quarterback Austin McLeod, running back Mikko Brisker, tight end Jake English and linemen Nick Wilson and Ernest Dye. Linebacker Quarte Sapp will be among the area’s top players next season, with most of the remaining defensive starters also back in 2014.

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Football: Continued from Page 26 ROSWELL: The Hornets suffered though their third straight losing season (4-6), but were improved over 2012, and expect to continue along that path next year.

The Hornets had a relatively small number of senior starters, with defensive standouts Davonte Hill and Josh Selembo, offensive lineman Justin Auer and receiver Colin McCauley the key losses.

Other than McCauley, the Hornets return all their main skill position players along with several young linemen who made significant contributions, giving them what should be a potent all-around attack next season.

Most of the defense will also be back, with Roswell looking to return to its accustomed spot in the state playoffs.

CAMBRIDGE: The Bears went 3-7 in their second season of varsity football, including a highlight win over Pope and a close call against subregion champion Creekview.

Only a handful of starters graduate, most notably cornerback Zeke Gormley, who led the team in interceptions.

The team returns quarterback Brian Moore, who enjoyed a breakout season, top receivers John Hurst and Hunter Smith and lineman Branch Morley. End Josh Kania and linebacker Trey Wolfe head the list of defensive returners, with kick return ace J.D. White among the Bears’ large sophomore contingent.

Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper BLESSED TRINITY: The Titans won Region 6-AAA, and with St. Pius and Woodward Academy both moving up to AAAA next season, their playoff prospects look even brighter after a first-ever trip to the state quarterfinals.

BT will have to replace some key seniors, particularly on defense. Linebackers Zach Mitchler and Carter McManes graduate, along with Ryan Mediate and Kyle Evans in the secondary. Mitchler keyed the offensive line along with Austin Werkheiser, with receiver Colin Bradley, 1,000yard rusher Chad Manthey and standout kicker Marc Nolan also graduating.

But quarterback Conor Davis and tailback Milton Shelton have two years of football left, and were among a sizeable number of sophomores who made major contri-

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butions. Standout linebacker Pat Jasinski will be the leader of next season’s senior class, which should continue the team’s recent run of success.

MOUNT PISGAH: The Patriots ran off 12 straight victories before losing 17-16 to eventual state champion Aquinas in the Class A semifinals. The team had a small senior class, but will have to replace running back Browning Dunn, three receiver/defensive backs and a handful of linemen.

But the Patriots return dual threat quarterback Aaron Winchester, his top two receivers and almost all the front seven on defense, including standout lineman Shingi Chigwere and the entire group of linebackers.

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN: The Paladins (5-5) came within an overtime loss in their season finale from a winning season, but will have to replace almost all their skill position players on offense as well as their linebackers and secondary on defense.

Quarterback Hunter Bryant heads the list of the Paladins’ graduating seniors, along

with his No. 1 target Alex Edmonds, the team’s top lineman Clay Hostetter and leading tacklers James Wilson and Taylor Cookston, who were also 1-2 in rushing. Standout punter Ian Berryman, who started at wide receiver, is another senior graduating.

Al Morrell, who directed the Paladins to a .500 season in his first year as head coach after coming over from Creekview, will return most of his linemen.

But receiver/cornerback Dalton Depew is the lone major contributor returning.

KING'S RIDGE: The Tigers went 4-6 with a pair of close, late-season losses in the region and a strong showing against Class A semifinalist Mount Pisgah despite some key losses to injury. Most of the team's starters in the offensive and defensive backfields are returning, but a number of starters in the offensive line and the defensive front seven were seniors.

Receiver Penny Hart leads the list of returning starters, with quarterback Henry Jones also back, but linemen Cliff Farrow and Chris Bryant and linebacker Sam Jarrard will be difficult to replace.

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Teacher: Continued from Page 12 months, before expanding…[to now include] fourth and fifth grades.”

She said teachers and staff are still learning what works best and how to use the technology to transform instruction, but early signs are positive.

“It’s hard not to notice an impact when students realize they can receive instant feedback on their progress, [or] when they see statistics on how many visitors they’ve had to a website they designed, and their face lights up with excitement,” she said.

Cox also began an afterschool technology club for students and serves on the school system’s vanguard technology team.

Through the pilot program, she learned valuable lessons regarding how quickly change should be implemented.

“The biggest lesson I’ve personally learned is not

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everyone is ready for this new frontier. Instead of simply throwing everyone into the deep end and hope they swim, the best approach is to let people – both teachers and parents – try to get used to these new waters little by little,” said Cox. But she knows the technology train has left the station, and schools must adjust to the realities of the world around them.

While Fulton Schools is taking expansion of the BYOT program slowly, Cox says the lack of devices in a student’s home, or in the classroom, should not be a deterrent to using technology in the classroom.

“I advise teachers to take a lesson from TV mentor, Tim Gunn, and ‘Make it work!’” Cox said, laughing. “You have three desktop computers and that’s it? OK, let’s figure out what we can do with that. You are unable to bring your own device?

OK, here’s mine or share with a friend.”

But the bottom line is teachers must reach and teach

children through all available methods, she said.

“Technology in education is quickly becoming a necessity, as opposed to a luxury,” said Cox. “[It] does not replace high-quality traditional teaching methods. Instead, it should enhance the incredible work that teachers are already doing.”

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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.

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Joseph Bostardi, 82, 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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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