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Former Roswell marshal pleads guilty to theft of city funds Barrera pocketed $160K in traffic fines for affair ROSWELL, Ga. – A former marshal in Roswell City Court pleaded guilty March 11 to taking $160,000 in traffic fines.
Barrera
According to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Gregorio Eduardo “Eddie” Barrera, 42, stole the money over
a two-year period from January 2007 to February 2009. As part of his duties as marshal, Barrera was responsible for transporting money collected for traffic citation fines from the Roswell Jail to the Roswell Courthouse. Instead, Barrera diverted the money to his own use, pocketing a total of
$160,398.54. The scheme was discovered in early 2009, while Barrera was on administrative leave for another issue. During his leave, an individual approached Roswell authorities claiming they had been falsely arrested for a traffic citation they had already paid. After
the person produced a written receipt as proof of payment for the fine, Roswell authorities initiated an investigation. An audit revealed Barrera was stealing fines and manipulating the computer system to make it appear as if the fines
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Roswell goes green Aj McNaughton/Staff
The second annual Roswell Beer Festival was held Saturday, March 15 at the historic Roswell Square in downtown Roswell. (Inset) From left, Kristofer Wachner, Jahel Tosser and Chris Mimbs toast during the festival. See story, Page 31.
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Police questioned the occupants in the car, a man and a woman. The woman, Traci Elizabeth Trippe, 25, of Acworth was the owner of the license plate. She was arrested for her warrants. The driver of the car, identified as Dennis James Hoffman, 34, of Acworth was also found to have several outstanding warrants for shoplifting and was also arrested.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A stalled vehicle led to the arrests of two young men March 2 for possession of drugs. Police spotted the Mercedes stranded in the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Westside Parkway about 5 p.m. Three teenagers were inside and pushed the vehicle to a nearby gas station. One of the teenagers, Nicholas Blaine, 18, of Laurel Grove Drive, Milton, allegedly told police he had a prior arrest for drug possession but could not remember exactly when. A search of his record turned up two prior arrests for marijuana possession since the beginning of the year. Blaine allegedly had a baggie of pot in his pants pocket. A 17-year-old youth was allegedly found in possession of
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someone tried to open a credit union account in January of this year. They were denied.
a bag of marijuana and a scale and a glass pipe was found in the car. Both men had nearly $1,000 in cash on them. The two were arrested for possession of marijuana.
Residents victims Stranded car leads in ID frauds to drug arrests
$5K in phones taken from shop
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Three Cameron Bridge Way residents were recently the victims of identity fraud, after they found people had tried to open credit card accounts using their names and Social Security numbers. One victim told police she was contacted Feb. 24 by Atlanta Police after someone used her identity at least seven times late last year in attempts to open credit cards. The suspect used her name and used an Atlanta address. Another said that someone in California tried to complete a money transfer for $9,000 to buy a vehicle. Several other attempts were made to open accounts at national businesses, including a successful charge of $2,250 on a Verizon Wireless account. Another resident said
was arrested Feb. 17 on Wills Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kyle Lee Ekman, 28, of Atlanta was arrested March 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, tire requirements, failure to maintain lane, expired tag and driving within a gore. ►► Gerald Tripp Sorn, 62, of
A search of the car turned up stolen items, at least some of which were verified as coming from the Windward Walmart. Also in the trunk of the car were found syringes and baggies of methamphetamine. Hoffman was charged with improper transfer of tags, windshield violation, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related items.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Someone made off with nearly $5,000 in phones from a Lakewood Parkway business Jan. 25. Employees said the company is in the middle of renovations. A subcontractor known only as “Cedric” was in the building when he was not scheduled to be. A witness said they saw Cedric leave the office with a large bag that appeared to contain office phones. A search of the office turned up 13 missing phones, totaling $4,900 in value. “Cedric” drove away in a white four-door Ford Focus station wagon.
Green means ‘go,’ Also drugs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspicious vehicle led March 5 to the arrest of a 19-year-old Roswell woman for drug offenses. Smyrna was arrested March 1 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and tag requirement. ►► Anna Vasilis-Stephens, 51, of Gunston Hall Circle, Milton, was arrested Feb. 24 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, possession of a schedule II controlled substance,
A police officer on patrol noticed the vehicle of Alexandria Marie Raffa, 19, of Shallowford Road, Roswell, stopped at a traffic light on Mansell Road around 4 a.m. When the light turned green, the vehicle did not move. The officer noted he could see Raffa looking “intently” at the patrol car and looked as if she hid something. Thinking something illegal – possibly a DUI – the officer pulled over Raffa’s car. Speaking with Raffa, the officer noted a strong smell of marijuana as well as freshly sprayed perfume, a common ploy to mask the smell of pot. When asked, Raffa allegedly admitted to the presence of drugs in the car. A search turned up a glass pipe and some pot. The officer also notes in the report the presence of “numerous” plastic baggies containing marijuana as well as loose marijuana scattered throughout the vehicle. There were also numerous marijuana cigarette remains. Raffa was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving on a class D license.
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Truck driver mixes with booze, coke ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When a dump truck driver was arrested for possession of alcohol in a commercial vehicle, his alleged cocaine stash landed him in more trouble. Police spotted Enrique Agreda-Medina, 39, of Canton, as he stepped out of a dump truck across the street from the liquor store on South Main Street where he bought some beer. The officer watching him was previously a commercial vehicle inspector, and knows it is against the law for alcoholic beverages to be kept in a commercial vehicle. When AgredaMedina tried to drive away, he was pulled over. When he supplied his license, it turned out to be suspended. A search of the vehicle allegedly turned up a case of beer as well as a coffee mug containing two plastic bags – one with suspected marijuana and the other with suspected cocaine. Agreda-Medina was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, driving with a cancelled license and driving without a seatbelt.
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$6.5K in jewelry taken from home MILTON, Ga. – A Brittle Road home was burglarized Feb. 26, with thousands of dollars of jewelry taken along with TVs. The victims told police they arrived home to find a basement door window smashed in. Two TVs were reported missing from the home along with nearly $6,500 in jewelry.
Family walks in on burglary MILTON, Ga. – Two Deer Trail residents walked in on their home Feb. 25 and found it being burgled. According to the victims, they returned home about 7:20 p.m. to find their front door bolted from the inside. The son went to the rear of the home, unlocked the back door and entered the home. He told police he saw someone in a back room. Asking who was there, a man responded, “It’s Richard.” This man was carrying a black sack. The suspect charged at the victim and the two began to fight. The suspect fled the home and drove away in a red car. The suspect got away with a Mac Book computer and a sack filled with camping gear.
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Consideration of Master Plan amendment: Veterans war memorial
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The city approved a Recreation and Parks Master Plan that details the future of the city’s programs. At their March 17 meeting, the City Council voted 6-1 to approve the Master Plan 2025. The plan was created after speaking with residents, polling them for what they wanted to see in the city. “We wanted to get a picture just from residents for what they want in parks and programs,” said Brad Jones, with Jacobs Engineering, who
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conducted the survey. There is a need for more recreational activities east of Ga. 400, Jones said. And there is the possibility of adding further recreational sites, such as dog parks or small, neighborhood parks. Larger projects, such as an aquatic center would be unlikely to be afforded without support from neighboring cities at the least. One question that cropped up was what to do with the equestrian center at Wills Park. “A lot of the public comments said we should do something else for the equestrian center,” Jones said. This could be repurposing the land for field space or passive greenspace. “There could be higher and better uses for the space
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Vote Key: Y = yes; N = no; A = abstain; R = recused; * = absent in Wills Park,” he said. “We need to have more discussions about this in the
future.”
See COUNCIL, Page 37
Police search for armed robber Accomplice in custody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Police in two counties are searching for an armed robber after a March 15 pursuit. According to police, at 2:10 a.m. March 15, a 911 call came in from a gas station on
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they had just been robbed. Two men walked into the store. One jumped the counter and grabbed the cash register. Both men fled in a Jeep parked out front. The clerk managed to get the tag number of the Jeep. Alpharetta Police and Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies went to a Cumming residence based upon the tag information. As deputies began to walk around the residence, an armed suspect ran out the back door and ran into a deputy. Police suspect the weapon may be an AK-47, AR-15 rifle or a similar firearm. Police and deputies chased the suspect, identified as Kinneth Battle, 21, into the woods but lost him after searching for
several hours. As Battle fled into the woods, the other suspect, Fredrequis Cobbs, was arrested as he hid in the Jeep. Police say Battle is well known to law enforcement authorities and the Fulton County justice system. If anyone has contact with Battle, please call 911 immediately and give authorities the information. Anyone with information leading to his location may anonymously call the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s tip line at 678297-6307. Cobbs is charged with robbery and wearing a mask during a robbery. He is in Fulton County Jail on $11,000 bond. —Jonathan Copsey
Nesbit Ferry resurfacing postponed ROSWELL, Ga. — Due to the recent colder temperatures and rain, the city of Roswell has had to postpone the resurfacing of Nesbit Ferry Road from Holcomb Bridge Road to the city limits just north of Scott Road until March 31. The project was scheduled to begin on March 17. Asphalt cannot be placed in lower temperatures because it will not set properly. The project was awarded to Northwest Georgia Paving Inc., as part of an annual local maintenance improvement grant. This project will pave 39,000 square yards, up to 2.1 miles, at a cost of $477,447.
Travelers are reminded that the project involves milling, deep patching, leveling, resurfacing and restriping. Use caution, as loose debris is a natural part of this process. Also, signal detection loops are inoperable during this time and may cause additional delays. The projected completion date for the project is April 11. For more information on this and other projects, call the Roswell Department of Transportation at 770-594-6420 or visit www.roswellgov.com/ conezone. —Jonathan Copsey
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Johns Creek in Ga.’s Top 10 for home value Alpharetta rounds out top 20 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – In a recent study to determine the best place to buy a home, North Fulton stood out with Johns Creek ranked No. 6, Milton No. 8 and Alpharetta No. 20. Nerdwallet, the consumer research firm, ranked the 68 cities in Georgia with populations of more than 15,000 residents. Analyst Maggie Clark looked at the factors relating to home buying that fell into three major value areas: availability, affordability and future growth (see chart). First, researchers looked at the number of residents who own their homes rather than rent. Johns Creek led North Fulton with a staggering home-
owner rate of 82.1 percent, followed by Milton with a healthy 72.2 percent and Alpharetta nearer the bottom at 65 percent of residents owning their homes. “The homeownership rate is a measure of stability in the community,” Clark said. “It says the residents of this community are a pretty stable bunch. “It also signals that if you move there, most of the neighbors will be vested in that community,” she said. “It tells homebuyers they are not alone in their choice to buy a home.” Then Nerdwallet looked at affordability of homes in the community. Here, the researchers looked at median income compared to median home costs. “The standard is the home should not cost you more than 30 percent of your gross
income,” Clark said. “The less monthly income spent on homeowner costs, the more affordable the community is presumed to be.” When Nerdwallet compared median home costs with median home value, Johns Creek was second among the top 20 cities with home values with a ratio of 25.0 percent. Only Martinez near Augusta, with a costs-to-home-value ratio of 24.9 percent, was better. However, median home value in Martinez is $152,900. Alpharetta’s costs-to-value ratio was 28.0 percent and Milton had a rate of 28.5 percent. Finally, the survey looked at population growth from 2010 to 2012. This was chosen as an indicator showing people had reasons to go there. “It signals that people want to be there. There is something there that attracts people,” Clark said. “Conversely, it says it’s not a violent place and they won’t be the only new people in
Home Median Selected Median Monthly Nearest Big City Ownership Monthly Household Rate Homeowner Costs Income
Picking best cities for homeownership 1. Are homes available? The homeownership rate determines the availability of homes. A low homeownership rate is likely a signal of competitive inventory, more options for renters rather than buyers and expensive housing. Areas with a high homeownership rate led to a higher overall score. 2. Can you afford to live there? The median household income, monthly homeowner costs and median home value shows home affordability. It is a measure of whether residents could live comfortably in the area based on cost of living. Areas with high median incomes and low cost of living scored higher. 3. Is the area growing? The rate of population growth ensures that the area is attracting new residents and showing signs of solid growth. This is likely a signal of a robust local economy, which is another attractive characteristic for homebuyers. town.” Milton had a healthy growth of 11.3 percent – the second-highest on the survey. Johns Creek followed with 6.4 percent growth and Alpharetta at 6.1 percent growth. The data was then grouped into thirds:
1. Homeownership rate 2. Affordability (derived from the homeowner costs-home value ratio) 3. Growth rate Each variable is ranked 1 to 100 and compared to the rank-
See VALUE, Page 37
Homeowner costs as a percentage of household income
Median Home Values
2010-2012 Population Growth
Overall Score for Home Owners
Rank
City
1
Pooler
Savannah
69.4%
$1,607
$6,043
26.6%
$188,500
13.4%
83.9
2
Evans
Augusta
85.9%
$1,761
$7,863
22.4%
$230,600
8.7%
83.4
3
Sugar Hill
Atlanta
83.1%
$1,576
$6,000
26.3%
$172,800
6.2%
78.2
4
Woodstock
Atlanta
71.5%
$1,551
$5,669
27.4%
$188,200
8.3%
74.8
5
Mableton
Atlanta
74.9%
$1,474
$4,684
31.5%
$159,500
6.1%
72.0
6
Johns Creek
Atlanta
82.1%
$2,278
$9,129
25.0%
$336,000
6.4%
71.5
7
Snellville
Atlanta
87.4%
$1,471
$5,211
28.2%
$160,900
1.4%
71.1
8
Milton
Atlanta
72.2%
$2,777
$9,741
28.5%
$462,700
11.3%
68.7
9
Suwanee
Atlanta
72.4%
$2,000
$7,117
28.1%
$246,100
6.2%
68.6
10
Fayetteville
Atlanta
77.3%
$1,660
$5,386
30.8%
$197,900
4.0%
68.0
16
Canton
Atlanta
58.6%
$1,514
$3,991
37.9%
$170,900
9.2%
66.1
20
Alpharetta
Atlanta
65.0%
$2,148
$7,666
28.0%
$324,300
6.1%
61.1
Source: www.nerdwallet.com
Alpharetta City Hall tops out On schedule for fall completion
Alpharetta City Hall is on schedule to be completed in the fall.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Construction of Alpharetta City Hall at City Center reached a milestone last week. The topping-out of the structure occurred with the final placement of concrete at the roof structure of the building. Despite inclement weather, the fast-tracked project is still slated for a fall 2014 completion and the topping-out marked a significant milestone
in that schedule. The Alpharetta City Center redevelopment of 22 acres in downtown Alpharetta includes a four-story City Hall, 445-space public parking garage, 1-acre town green and 5-acre park, future private development parcels and associated infrastructure. The vision for the City Center is to be “a vibrant environment of parks and civic space that will serve as a gathering space for our citizens,” said James Drinkard, assistant city administrator for the city of Alpharetta.
The Atlanta office of Jones Lang LaSalle is the program manager. Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart and Associates of Atlanta, in association with David M. Schwarz Architects of Washington, D.C., are providing master planning and architectural design services for the project. Choate Construction Company, one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast, is building the City Hall. The project is being funded by general obligation bonds issued by the city.
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Cherokee memorial planned in Roswell Dedicated to Trail of Tears Indians By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Long before the cities of Johns Creek, Milton or Sandy Springs, Ga. 400, the cities of Roswell or even Atlanta, there were the Cherokee Indians who lived in what is now North Fulton. Despite a long history in the area, the Cherokee are often passed over in the local histories. The Roswell Historical Society wants to change that. They are on a mission to create a memorial to the Indians along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. The memorial will be eight boulders placed along the river, from Riverside Park to the other side of Ga. 9 and Azalea Drive. Each boulder will have a story of the Indians in the area, the encroachment of Georgians and the beginning of the Trail of Tears. The idea began from resident Cindi Crane. Crane, an author and Roswell resident, became interested in the Cherokee while doing genealogy of her husband, who is part Indian. “As I started the research, I learned of the Cherokee in this area,” Crane said. The Chattahoochee River was the southernmost tip of the Cherokee Nation, a protectorate of the United States that spread into north Georgia. It was the lands of the Cherokee Indians, and white settlers were not allowed to settle there. The Cherokee began to adapt European technologies into their own society, starting
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Cindi Crane, left, and Johanna Harned, of the Roswell Historical Society, are on a mission to create a memorial to the Cherokee who lived in what is now Roswell. a modern government, newspapers, cities and manufacturing. They tried to mimic their neighbors in an attempt to live side-by-side. That all changed when gold was discovered in Dahlonega. Settlers began to encroach into the lands in search of gold. It was the lure of gold (and those who searched for it) that drew Roswell King to the area to open a bank branch. He would later found the city of Roswell. Eventually, federal troops moved in and cleared out the Indians in what became known as the Trail of Tears. 2014 is the 175th anniversary of the end of that forced relocation. “Roswell starts their history with the [city’s] founding fathers,” Crane said. “I wanted to include the Cherokee in that
history.” The Roswell Historical Society hopes to raise the $15,000 needed for the memorial by May 1 and have a dedication ceremony in July. The city will not pay any money toward the memorial, however once it is complete, the city will maintain it. “Our mission is to help preserve Roswell’s history,” said Johanna Harned, the president of the Roswell Historical Society. “In Roswell, we tend to think our history begins in the 1830s. It’s important to tell the story of the Cherokee. “It’s a good place to start,” she said. Donations can be made at the Roswell Historical Society website, www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, middle, visited the Alpharetta Rotary March 14. With him are Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, left, and Rotary President Dan Merkel. election calendar. While the primary may be May 20, and the general election still in November, runoff elections will now be nine weeks later, rather than the typical three. In the case of the general elections, this could leave elections undecided until January. However, this could also make Georgia a contender in presidential politics. With
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Rotarians Cookie Haynes and Paul Ray with a U.S. soldier.
Alpharetta Rotary supports soldiers at USO ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Volunteers from the Alpharetta Rotary Club recently went to the Atlanta airport USO to support the military on March 10. The Rotarians helped soldiers with travel information and served a barbecue lunch for them as well. At least 60 military members and recruits were served. Rotarians and family that volunteered at the USO were Dan and Angela Simmons,
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MILTON, Ga. — On April 26, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth will host its third annual “Denim and Diamonds” event at the Shannondale Farms, 2395 Birmingham Road in Milton. The event will begin at 6 p.m. This year, donations will go toward the Children’s Charities and Early Autism Detection Unit, a program that helps detect signs of autism at as early of an age as 2 months. “Usually, autism isn’t detected in children until they’re
about 5 or 6 years old,” said Amanda White, co-founder of Children’s Charities along with Lauren Holmes. Denim and Diamonds will feature the band Paris Luna, which is getting ready to release its second album, and a lounge sponsored by Vixen Vodka. There will also be dancing, cocktails, a champagne diamond drop, dinner, a silent auction and the Harry’s Farmers Market Chef Competition. One individual will have a chance to win a
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Lauren Walier, with her mother Sherry, and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle sport green ribbons – green for Cerebral Palsy. CP Awareness Day is March 25.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Green can stand for the Irish, fitting for St. Patrick’s Day. But for one 15-year-old Milton girl, it also stands for Cerebral Palsy (CP). Lauren Walier has CP, which can cause debilitating physical problems. She has made it her life’s work to raise awareness of it through her own foundation.
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National Cerebral Palsy Day is March 25. There are 17 million people in the world with CP. About 800,000 of which are in the United States, yet CP is called the “forgotten disability,” Walier said. There is no federal funding for research and it is often overlooked by charities. “There is no successful treatment and no cure,” said Walier. CP is caused by the brain bleeding while someone is very young or even still in the womb. It is essentially a stroke in a child. She recently wore green for CP and yellow for lemonade. Or, rather, Lemon Aide. Walier co-founded the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Walier wants to highlight this disparity and raise awareness. Because when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade, Walier said.
“What can we do to help those with CP? Let’s make lemonade,” Walier said. In June 2013, Walier hosted her first lemonade stand for Cerebral Palsy research in Georgia, and in two days raised over $1,300. Since then she has continued her efforts and encourages others to join in. Besides fundraising events, Walier’s also an ambassador for the Reaching for the Stars Foundation. Walier speaks throughout the country, raising awareness and spreading a message of hope. “You shouldn’t have to go through life feeling different and being stared at, whether they are disabled or not,” she said. “There should be something to help.” For more about the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy visit them on Facebook or www.makelemonaide.org.
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School employees successfully appeal pension loophole Change to payouts will not take effect this year for some retiring staff By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System Pension Board voted to accept the appeals of five school system employees who had challenged a recent decision by the board regarding pension payouts. The employees, all soon to retire from the Fulton County School System, will be exempt from new rules of the pension board related to benefits. Last month, the board voted to close what they viewed as a loophole that rewarded some retirees for retiring early, as opposed to at the end of their contract. The board voted to consider the retirement date as the last day of the employee’s work calendar, even if the last day of work is earlier. The early retirement potentially adds several hundred dollars to the employee’s
monthly pension based on a formula that takes into account summer pay. The Fulton Pension Plan covers primarily non-instructional staff, including bus drivers, maintenance, custodial, cafeteria, as well as teachers who have been with FCSS continuously since 1988. Teachers hired after July 1, 1988, are covered under the state Teachers Retirement System (TRSGA). Pension board officials say the revision was necessary to ensure all employees are treated uniformly, and was simply a re-interpretation of the plan. The change impacts only a small percentage of the system’s 14,000 employees. However, those who were affected by the new interpretation said they stood to lose thousands of dollars over the life of their pension; money they had been promised and expected.
One employee said all employees set to retire this year had individual meetings with pension officials this year where they were given “multiple scenarios as to when we could/would retire.” The scenario of retiring in April, despite a contract that ended in May, was the most advantageous, he noted. “We all have these sce-
narios in writing from the pension office. This has been a retirement option in Fulton County for many years. Obviously, with that one being the best, we all chose that date,” said the 30-year employee who asked not to be identified. He was most concerned the change was not discussed with any of the employees, so few knew about it until March
when the vote was taken to end the practice. “We should have been informed throughout of any change, and it should never have been put in effect in the middle of a school year,” he said. Fulton School officials were unsure if others could continue to appeal the decision, or if the waivers are only for the group of five initial appeals.
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Common Core survives legislative attempts at revisions House Education Committee fails to send bill for full vote By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers chose the safe route during the 2014 legislative session, paying considerable lip service to revising the Common Core educational standards, but opting to take no action – at least for this year. The 152nd session of the Georgia Legislature ends its 40-day run this week, allowing legislators to head home and campaign in earnest for the May 20 primary election. Every seat in the delegation is up for re-election this year. Few issues impacting K-12 education will come out of this year’s session, unless the idea of being able to say “Merry Christmas” in public schools (Senate Bill 283) or allowing schools to be built with wood (House Bill 301) meet that standard. Revisions to the Common Core standards was a marquee topic from day one of the session, easily passing the Senate, but stalling in the House Education Committee last week. Senate Bill 167 did not seek to pull Georgia out from among the 40 states that follow the standards. Instead, the bill proposed to effectively gut the standards by prohibiting any state assessments tied to the national standards. Though dead for this session, it will likely be considered again next session. State and local educators, along with business leaders, supported the Common Core standards and came out in droves during committee hear-
State curriculum is law since 1985 ATLANTA – Georgia law requires the state adopt a curriculum outlining what kids are expected to learn in each grade. Since 1985 when the law was passed, the state has run through the Quality Core Curriculum, followed by the Georgia Performance Standards (2003) and now the Common Core (2012). The Common Core standards were developed in 2008 as an initiative of the National Governor’s Association. The goal was to provide a framework of education objectives across the country. Common Core does not dictate how states meet the standards, so curriculum development is still the responsibility of each state. While there is some federal grant money available to states to help implement the standards (Race to the Top), there is no other federal oversight. The Fulton County School System opted to not participate in any programs linked to Race to the Top funding. Georgia education leaders say the Common Core standards were adopted after two years of review and feedback – not in secrecy as many opponents maintain. “Georgia sought feedback within the state rather than just relying on the national data,” said Angela Palm, legislative director for the Georgia School Boards Association. “After receiving feedback, [the standards were] adopted by the State Board [in June 2010]. All the documents are still online and available for review.” Legislative leaders appeared hesitant to throw out the Common Core entirely, noting teachers would then be faced with adhering to their third set of standards in a decade. Alienating teachers is a risky proposition during an election year, as former Gov. Roy Barnes learned in 2002. ings. Steve Dolinger, president of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, said his organization is fully committed to the success of students under the Common Core standards. “The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is committed to keeping Georgia moving forward with strong standards and rigorous assess-
ments,” said Dolinger, a former superintendent for the Fulton County School System. “After much research and analysis, we strongly believe the Common Core State Standards are right for our state and applaud the House Education Committee members who voted to stop Senate Bill 167.” But conservative groups who oppose the standards decried the legislature’s lack of action.
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Teachers, staff who weathered snowstorm will receive bonuses By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The Fulton County School System will dole out nearly a quarter of a million dollars to reward employees who kept watch over the thousands of students who were stranded for hours at their schools during the Jan. 28-29 snowstorm. Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa said each of the 988 employees who worked overtime overseeing students will receive a $250 bonus in their March 14 paycheck. The
additional pay applies to teachers, school-based administrators, bus drivers and others who stayed after hours until all students were safely home. “If there was a silver lining [during the weather event], it’s that our staff came together and did an amazing job taking care of our kids, making sure they got home safely. And if they were stuck at school, [students] knew they had a warm place to stay and they were being taken care of,” said Avossa during a video message to staff. Only personnel who super-
High Meadows opens new gazebo, garden ROSWELL, Ga. – The school band welcomed students, staff, leadership and dignitaries to High Meadows School by playing “Don’t Stop Believing” on a chilly Monday morning, Feb. 10. Head of School Jay Underwood welcomed everyone and congratulated those involved with the completion of two outstanding additions to the diverse High Meadows campus: a gazebo and Memaw’s Garden Cabana. It took many hands to come together for these individual dreams. “Memaw” Florence Crawford was the mother of Bill Crawford, founder of HMS. She not only ran the front office and taught art, but also lived on the campus and enjoyed puttering around. Her likeness (displayed on the tile) is most honored with this special place to come sit and garden. The gazebo will provide a great place for students and residents to study, brainstorm or just enjoy a picnic. The High Meadows community celebrates and perpetuates each individual’s quest for knowledge and skill, sense of wonder and connection to the
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vised students directly will be receiving bonuses. Administrators, including Avossa and key members of his staff who worked at the central administration headquarters during the snowstorm, will not receive additional pay. While weather conditions played a key role in the emergency on Jan. 28, the problem with getting kids home centered squarely on traffic conditions that paralyzed the metro area for more than 24 hours. The majority of the system’s 93,000 students got home safely by midnight on Jan.
28, either by bus or by parent pickup. However, about 2,000 were stranded in dozens of schools overnight. The final students were transported home by 5 p.m. on Jan. 29. So far this semester, teachers and students have had seven days off as a result of weather conditions. Three of those days were waived from makeup, one day will be made up March 14 and the decision on how to make up the final three days will be left to each school based on its needs. While teachers will get paid
for the three days lost in January, there is no discretion on making up three snow days taken Feb. 11-13. A memo to teachers on Feb. 27 laid out the plans for making up those days, noting the time must be made up to satisfy the terms of their contracts. Options were provided to make up days during Spring Break, after school ends in May and even up until June 30 if needed. Teachers can also fulfill their contracts by taking the days as personal days or vacation.
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Argentine teacher explores Roswell Part of Rotary exchange program By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Sometimes, you get a better perspective on your life when someone from outside looks in. For Argentinian teacher Carlos Mohapp, he looked at Roswell and its schools in awe. Mohapp teaches physical education at a school in Pilar, Argentina, which is similar to Roswell, as a suburb of Buenos Aires. He came to Roswell for two weeks as part of a teacher exchange program the Rotary Club hosts every year. One teacher from Roswell goes to Argentina, and one teacher from Buenos Aires comes to Roswell. The expenses of the trips are covered by the two Rotary Clubs. Mohapp toured Roswell’s schools – both public and private – speaking with educators in both and will take what he has learned back with him. “I saw different ways of teaching,” he said, and was impressed by the level of technology used in classrooms. In Argentina, the students stay put between classes. It is the teacher who moves around.
Second, all schools split the day into two halves – the morning classes are taught in Spanish and the afternoon classes are taught in English. Then, there are the sports. “Here, most students have sports as an option,” Mohapp said. “In Argentina, it is required that all students participate in all sports offered.” The boys play rugby, track, soccer and cricket. The girls play field hockey, track and softball. But that is where schools stop at stressing sports – they remain simply physical education. “Sports here give students the opportunity to go to a better college,” he said. “In Argentina, the schools are about learning. If a student wants to pursue sports, they have to go to a private club.” However, he said his country has no concept of “health class” that teaches good eating habits and the effects of drugs. He wants to introduce this concept to his school. “We don’t have this subject in Argentina,” he said. “Nutrition, smoking, alcohol – all these topics will be covered.”
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Carlos Mohapp, left, teaches physical education at a school in Pilar, Argentina. He was the Roswell Rotary Club’s Argentine teacher exchange participant this year and spent two weeks in Roswell visiting local schools. With him are Rotarians Lee Hollingsworth and Gordon Owens, organizers of the trip. Of Roswell itself, Mohapp was pleased to stay in the town. “It’s pretty and quiet,” he said. “The people are fun and care for the city.” He said he was especially impressed with the number
and quality of the parks. “There are excellent parks and fields,” he said. “People have these places to do exercises for free. “If I could, I would like to come back to Roswell,” he said. “If they want an Argentine
Sports here give students the opportunity to go to a better college. In Argentina, the schools are about learning. If a student wants to pursue sports, they have to go to a private club.” Carlos Mohapp Argentinian teacher
teacher, I would be very happy to teach here.” The Roswell Rotary Club hosts the teacher exchange every year. For more on the club, visit them online at http:// www.roswellrotary.com. They meet every Thursday at noon at Roswell Area Park.
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Georgia’s 2013 gains deceiving after fast start 2014 a ‘wait and see’ year By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA — Georgia took great steps toward economic recovery in 2013, but the state began to fade by September. Now some of the enthusiasm has waned a bit, said Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University. His forecast for Georgia in 2014 splits the difference, saying he is “guardedly optimistic” for the state economy. The good news in Georgia is unemployment shrank one full point in 2013 and Georgia added 89,200 jobs. The jobs addition was a healthy 40 percent increase over 2012. The Atlanta region was again the big jobs generator, creating 60,500 (68 percent) jobs in the state. Dhawan differentiates total jobs and “premium jobs.” Premium jobs are higher paying and thus more likely to jump other industries such as home-buying, which has such a large ripple effect through its ancillary industries. But employment and jobs creation were decelerating at the end of the year after a fast start in 2013. First, job growth in the state would have been “abysmal” except for gains in the retail and hospitality sectors, and those jobs are mostly lower-paying jobs and contribute little in overall economic growth. Education and health care added only 4,000 jobs in the last half of 2013 after adding 11,000 jobs in the first half. Georgia’s corporate sector grew
by 29,000 jobs for the year, but lost 4,000 in the last six months. So while aggregate jobs numbers are up, they are somewhat Dhawan deceiving. Tax collections in Georgia also started fast, but then shrank back. Collections hit a high of 9.6 percent in the first half of 2013, but were an anemic 0.7 percent by the last quarter of the year. On the bright side, manufacturing added jobs in the second half of the year, which erased its losses in that sector. Dhawan credited that to cheap domestic energy prices along with steady demand from the automotive sector. Nationally, new auto sales were excellent, selling numbers in 2007 territory, 15,000-plus. Car sales are another favorite leading economic indicator of Dhawan’s, though they are less so when dealers are giving up to 97-month loans to move them, he said. The tech sector took a hit after showing real signs of recovery. After a steady drain in tech jobs going back to 2001, Georgia began an uptick in 2011 when it added 1,300 jobs and then leaped ahead with another 3,500 jobs in 2012. But 2013 ended with a net loss of 1,200 jobs. That this high-paying catalyst sector failed to grow was disconcerting. “These numbers are a big
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Local chef wins national contest CUMMING, Ga. — Cole Smith, a cook at Mellow Mushroom at the Collection at Forsyth, has created a winning dish. Smith, who graduated from North Forsyth High in 2008, entered his “Slow Ridin’ Chicken Salad” in the company-wide contest. Sales of the dish at the Collection location, 410 Peachtree Parkway, where Smith works, have been great, a manager said. Mellow Mushroom had polled servers, bartenders, prep and line cooks from 160 locations to curate the new Homegrown Picks menu, which are only available through March 31. Additional options on the Homegrown Picks menu include Suwanee resident Ben Power’s “Thaidal Wave Hoagie,” named the overall winner in the contest, and “Quirky Turkey Club Pie,” a pizza creation with turkey, bacon and apples by Virginia resident Victor Alavarenga. Visit www.mellowmushroom.com for more information.
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NAMA Allied Member of the Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Randy Smith has been named the NAMA Allied Member of the Year. The NAMA Industry Awards are presented to individuals and their companies that best exemplify consistent support of the vending and coffee service industry. NAMA’s Allied Member of the Year vending award recognizes an SMITH individual and the company that has exhibited the highest level of integrity, dedication and leadership in the vending industry. Smith was the president and chief executive officer of Georgia Vending Services, a full-service vending company in Atlanta, from 1996 until 2008. Since 2008, Smith has served as the president and CEO of LightSpeed Automation in Alpharetta. LightSpeed Automation develops, installs and supports new technologies used to increase operational
Sal Damico named top Lexus sales consultant ROSWELL, Ga. — Sal Damico, a local resident and businessman in the Johns Creek area, has been named as one of the Top 25 Lexus sales consultants in the Southeast region. Damico has more than 36 years of auto experience and has been with the Nalley Lexus Roswell dealership for about four years.
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Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com He has been responsible for the design, construction and development of office and medical buildings, research facilities, retail shopping centers and large mixed-use developments. Maddux joins KDC from Pope and Land Enterprises, where he was director of design and construction. He has experience in managing large and complex projects. George and Maddux will primarily focus on the development of KDC’s recently announced transitoriented project on 17 acres in Dunwoody. The development will include 2.2 million square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment and a 200-room select service hotel. For more information, visit kdc.com.
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Mark Spain ranks as top team for Keller Williams ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Keller Williams International Inc. recently honored the Mark Spain Team as the No. 1 real estate team worldwide out of nearly 95,000 Keller Williams agents in closed units. In 2013, Spain and his team closed 1,420 transactions for a gross sales volume of $264 million. The Mark Spain Team has been SMITH in the top 20 since joining Keller Williams in 2011. Mark Spain also ranked No. 12 for closed transactions last year in the Wall Street Journal. The team crossed the $1 billion mark in career gross sales several years ago and is now closing in on $2 billion. Based out of the Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta office in Alpharetta, the team specializes in assisting homebuyers and sellers throughout the metro Atlanta region. For more information, call 770-886-9000 or visit www. markspain.com.
KDC adds George, Maddux to Atlanta team ATLANTA — KDC, a commercial real estate development and investment company, has hired industry veterans Jim George and Robert Maddux. George joins KDC following a 30-year career with Cousins Properties.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Creative Blinds and Decor was the recipient of the Envision Design Combination Treatment Award at the 2014 Envision Design and Ingenuity Workroom Competition. Winners were announced in February at the U.S. window treatment industry’s only trade show, Vision14: International Window Coverings Expo in Las Vegas. Connie Valente is the owner of Creative Blinds and Décor, which is located in Alpharetta and has been serving metro Atlanta since 2003. This is the fifth international award received by the company, and it was recently awarded the Best of Houzz 2014 for customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.creativeblindsanddecor.com or call 770-605-8973.
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Allnex opens new headquarters and technology center ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Allnex announced the opening of the Americas Headquarters and Technology Center at 9005 Westside Parkway in Alpharetta. The new center brings sales, marketing, technical service and research and development organizations and several functions that support Allnex’s four key business groups. The uniting of several smaller research laboratories and the talents and expertise of about 95 employees under one roof will help the company further develop the Allnex brand. For more, visit www.allnex.com.
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Local entrepreneurs give new business insights Tips from new business owners By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The economy is finally taking off. This has plenty of entrepreneurs jumping up to take advantage of burgeoning sales. Two men from Milton and Alpharetta started new companies. The men not only want to make their mark on the world, but also have experience starting new businesses. Ronnie Andrews, of Milton, has started several of his own companies. His latest is “Call Loop,” is a voice and messaging platform. “I’ve been in IT for 15 years,” Andrews said. “During that time, I worked at many different companies, including some of largest in the country.” For the past five years, Andrews has been looking to start his own tech company. There is a myth in the country about where to begin a company, he said. “Often, people tend to view entrepreneurialism in the context of Silicon Valley,” Andrews said. “Few people think of Atlanta or the North Fulton area as a place to start a business. There are many companies clustered around here.” North Fulton should be a no-brainer, Andrews said. There are a mass of data centers, fiber optic networks and
Fortune 1,000 companies. Not to mention the proximity to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. “Our area is a great place to start a business,” he said. Beyond the location, almost everything can be found online, including help starting a business. “It’s never been easier to start a business,” Andrews said. There are dozens of free or cheap services to create a company website. Dozens more resources that can help get a company incorporated. “I found the creation process simple,” he said. After creation, it’s a matter of finding customers. For North Fulton, that can mean one of several high-tech companies that line Windward and Westside parkways. Milton resident Earnie Olin, founder of “Creative Colors International,” says these are his clientele. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Olin came to Atlanta for work, like most transplants. He owned a custom counter top company. After that he worked a variety of office jobs but got tired “wearing suits and ties.” So he started looking for new business ideas. He finally settled on becoming a franchisee with Creative Colors International, which largely deals with auto dealerships. “The dealer gets a trade-in to sell and maybe there is a tear in the seat or the color is
Tips to starting a new business by Ronnie Andrews and Earnie Olin:
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Pick something you enjoy doing. “You’re going to be doing it every day and every night,” Olin said. “It’s all-consuming.” Be sure the founding members can work as a team. “Half of marriages end in divorce,” Andrews said. “So it’s not surprising many startups end the same way. Being sure you have a solid team to begin with is No. 1.”
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worn off,” Olin said. “We will re-dye it back to the original clean. “We can fix cracks in the door panels, deodorize and do anything that can refurbish the inside of a car. It’s the equivalent of giving the engine a tune-up, but we give the interior a tune-up.” And he does that at a fraction of the cost of getting new materials. The same is true for home and office furniture. Olin chose to franchise with Creative Colors because it had no Atlanta branch. He is the trailblazer for the company and hopes to employ 10 people in the five years in the North Atlanta market. “I chose to franchise with them because, like John Dillinger said when asked why he robbed banks, ‘That’s where the money is,’” Olin said. “There is the opportunity to grow and build something for myself and my family. As a sales person, generally the person you fight the most isn’t the customer, it’s the boss. Everybody wants to make their own decisions. That is why I did this.”
Release products early and often. “Don’t wait for the perfect product or perfect idea,” Andrews said. “If you can get an initial product to the market, you will learn from customer feedback what the market is wanting. You can tailor the product to what the market is asking for and have greater success.” Flexibility in the pricing, marketing and business model are necessities. The business model you first drafted is not likely to be the final one, Andrews said. Get plenty of cash. “Most new businesses fail because they are underfunded,” Olin said. “You need a lot more money than you think you need. Whatever you think you need, you should double it.” The trick is to have at least a year’s worth of capital in the bank. Many people start with three to six months’ worth, which only gets them until the business begins to bloom. “It takes time for a business to catch on.” Reach out to mentors. Plenty of other people have started their own companies and have hit the same pitfalls. Learn from them and their mistakes and lessons. “Having those relationships will save a lot of pain,” said Andrews. “Rather than learning through trial and error, you can learn from their wisdom.” Do due diligence, especially if you go with a franchise. “I have gotten real close to looking at different businesses and gotten close to the end and discovered something huge and a deal breaker that a lot of people tried to hide from me,” said Olin. “You have to be careful and step lightly. You really have to do your homework.” Call the franchisees in the company directly for honest opinions of the company.
Bling Boutique moves to Piper Lillies in Johns Creek Business: Bling Boutique Owners: Sherri Dawson and Debbie Kodish What: Bling is an in-house vendor at Piper Lillies with boutique clothing, jewelry and accessories. Owners Sherri Dawson and Debbie Kodish previously ran a traveling boutique business, hosting parties at friends’ homes, country clubs and other venues.
As their popularity grew, so did their need for a permanent location. Where: 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Suite B206, in Johns Creek Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. Call: 678-867-0033
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Four ideas for outdoor spaces Workout Anytime opens 50th location This week, we’ll see the first day of spring and I’m sure I speak for most of my readers when I say hallelujah! After the cold, wet and frozen start to our year, I think we’re all ready for the warm weather. When things begin to warm up, my first thoughts are about spending more time outside. Whether it’s on the deck, in the garden or the backyard, I like to bring the indoors outside. Outdoor spaces are important to home buyers and something a seller can highlight for great results when selling a home. Here are four outdoor ideas both buyers and sellers will love: Define your spaces If you have a large deck or patio space, create a dining space that is separate from a casual seating area. Planters can make a great border and bring the garden up on the deck. Lattice can further define space and offer privacy if neighbors are close by. If you cook it, they will come Outdoor kitchens can be a beautiful addition but can also be expensive. Most of us
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have a grill (or more than one). Don’t simply stick them in the corner. Think about the traffic pattern from the kitchen and to your outdoor dining area. Add a side table or stand and you’ll have a great outdoor cooking area for far less than a kitchen, and it will look better than an old grill in the corner. Made in the shade We all know how hot the summers can get. A pergola or arbor offers screening from the sun and is perfect for hanging plants, speakers or even a fan if you can get electrical to the location. Accessories round it out Consider lighting; from candles to a string of lights on your pergola. Nobody wants a floodlight shining on them. A fire pit, water feature, garden plaques or wrought iron pieces help complete that indoor/outdoor feeling.
MILTON, Ga. – When Paul Jackson and Randy Clevenger, owners of Milton’s Workout Anytime, say you can work out anytime, they mean it. The streamlined, no-frills gym on Bethany Bend and Ga. 9 is open 24 hours a day. Workout Anytime sells itself as the “best workout per square foot in the industry.” Open 24 hours a day, they cram equipment into their locations and have $15 month-to-month memberships. Workout Anytime Vice President of Development Randy Trotter said this makes it easy for people to sign up. “It takes away any objection to join,” he said. “The two things people look out for are long-term contracts and costs to membership. We eliminate that.” Jackson was a member at the Cumming location before he and his wife, Lynn, bought it. “We liked the concept,” he said. The pair joined with Clevenger to open Milton’s location, which Jackson said was a simple choice. “There are two schools close by, a fairly dense population and really no competition,” he said. The location is in the Publix shopping center at the corner of Ga. 9 and Bethany Bend. Milton’s Workout Anytime is about 5,000 square feet and has three employees. Milton’s location marks the 50th Workout Anytime store to open. Trotter said the Dun-
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Atlanta’s housing market Attracting the younger generation with social media expected to be strong With the spring sales season just around the corner, many homeowners are wondering if this is the right time to buy or sell their home. I’m here to say that now is the time. Analysts believe that 2014 is going to be a very strong year for the Atlanta housing market. According to the National Association of Builders, new home starts were up almost 70 percent in 2013 in the Atlanta metro area. We have not seen this type of increase since before the recession. The current inventory of available homes continues to remain low. As the spring season approaches, builders will have to work hard to keep up with an increasing demand. This creates a great opportunity for homeowners who are looking to list their homes. Lower inventory means less competition! As consumer confidence in the market continues to climb, the demand will be even greater as more and more buyers enter the market. From a buying perspective, interest rates are rising but continue to remain
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LAMBERT PRESENTS ‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’
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The story is set in the late 1950s and is inspired by Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army. When Conrad Birdie, an Elvislike rock and roll star, is drafted, his agency devises a publicity stunt to have Conrad premiere one last song and to kiss a girl from his fan club on The Ed Sullivan show prior to going overseas. Hilarity ensues as the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, welcomes the super star and is thrust into the spotlight. March 20 - 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lambert High School Auditorium, 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee. Please call 678-471-5312 or visit atldrama.org.
ALADDIN’ AND ‘CITY LIGHTS’
ART IN BLOOM GALA
Experience art and flowers in a fresh way when the Johns Creek Arts Center presents the fourth annual “Art in Bloom,” a celebration of timeless art interpreted by some of the Southeast’s most talented floral designers. Presented in collaboration with the Johns Creek Arts Center Guild, “Art in Bloom” follows the concept of pairing the art of floral design with twodimensional art pieces. A benefit for the Johns Creek Arts Center, “Art in Bloom” opens with an exhibition and gala 7 p.m. March 20. 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.
THEATER » MILTON PRESENTS ‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’
A musical adaptation of the movie of the same name, “Legally Blonde: the Musical” is a musical comedy that tells the story of Elle Woods, who enrolls in Harvard Law School in an effort to win back her exboyfriend. Eventually, she uses her knowledge of law to successfully defend exercise queen Brooke Wyndham, who has been accused of murdering her billionaire husband. 7 p.m. March 20 – 22. Milton Auditorium, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Please visit miltontheatrecompany.com for tickets.
The Atlanta Dance Theatre presents a two part show. First is a performance of a choreographed interpretation of the classic tale “Aladdin.” Then, following intermission, an urban dance performance of “City Lights,” featuring an original soundtrack by an Atlanta recording artist. Show times vary. March 28 – 29. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 404-438-3028 or visit atlantadancetheatre.org.
ROSWELL PRESENTS ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE’
Roswell High School Performing Arts Department proudly presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” a musical comedy set in the ’20’s about Millie, a small town girl who moves to New York City to marry for money, where she quickly learns to enjoy the flapper lifestyle. March 20, 21 and 23. Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075. Please call 770552-4500.
ATLANTA WORKSHOP PLAYERS PRESENT ‘HAIRSPRAY’
Made even more popular by the 2007 movie version starring John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer, Hairspray is a musical with 1960’s-style dance music and rhythm and blues songs. Set in 1962
calendar Baltimore Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program similar to American Bandstand. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes an overnight celebrity and is befriended by Corny, who shares her liberal political views. Show times vary. March 21 - 23. 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, Alpharetta. Please call 770-998-8111 or visit atlantaworkshopplayers. com.
WFHS PRESENTS‘ A TALE OF TWO CITIES, THE MUSICAL’
West Forsyth High School presents the musical ‘A Tale of Two Cities.’ Based on Charles Dickens' masterpiece, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ is a musical that focuses on the love triangle between young beauty Lucie Manette, French aristocrat Charles Darnay and drunken English cynic Sydney Carton - all caught in the clutches of the bloody French Revolution. March 20-22 at 7 p.m., March 23 at 3 p.m. West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Rd., Cumming. Please call 678232-0099 or visit wfhsswp. com.
EVENTS » The 10th Annual "All Kids Count" GalA
The 10th Annual "All Kids Count" Gala is taking place Saturday, March 22nd at 7p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Rd NE. Help make a difference in the lives of Georgia's children in foster care. The Foster Care Support Foundation is celebrating 17 years of service. Proceeds from this event help fund provisions for an average of 3,000 abused and neglected children annually. With your help, we can reach even more. Special Guests: Monica Kaufman Pearson and Illusionist Joe Turner. Silent and live auction, elegant buffet dinner, open bar, dancing, all for a most worthy cause.
ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL EXPLORATION EXPO
Explore your inner scientist at the Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo. This family-friendly event offers non-stop events, experiments, exhibits, games and entertainment. Open to the public, admission is free. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Marchg 29. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West Northwest, Atlanta. Please
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RACES & BENEFITS » CLOVERS AND CANINES DOGGY ADOPT-A-THON AND FUNDRAISER
Camp Bow Wow and Home Buddies Alpharetta are hosting their 5th annual Clovers and Canines celebration at the camp. This loving event doubles as an adopt-a-thon for animals in need of homes and as a fundraiser for local shelters and rescues. Noon – 4 p.m. March 22. 1755 Grassland Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-807-8505 or visit campbowwow.com.
RUN SO CHRIS CAN WALK 5K
The 3rd Annual Run So Chris Can Walk 5K is a benefit fundraiser for Project Walk Atlanta, an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injury through intense exercise based therapy. 8:30 a.m. March 22. 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please call 404-610-5447 or visit runsochriscanwalk.com.
KIDS KICKIN' CANCER 5K
Northwestern Middle School will host their first 5K, and all proceeds will go to the Children's Cancer Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. There will be a Health Fair after the race. 7:30 a.m. March 22. 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Please call 330-475-4843 or visit active.com.
FREE SCREENING OF ‘RACE TO NOWHERE’
An exclusive free screening of the documentary film entitled “Race to Nowhere.” This dynamic film challenges administrators, teachers, parents and communities at large to "rethink the methods by which we prepare our children for success in life." 7 – 8:30 p.m. March 20. 61 Old Canton St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-475-0081 or visit riversacademy.com.
RUN THE RIVER 5K/10K
Experience Spring along the Chattahoochee and enjoy a flat, fast, scenic course. 10k begins at 8 a.m, with 5k and the Fun Run following. March 29. St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. Please call 404-408-8508 or visit runtheriver.org.
GEORGIA MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
The Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon will travel through metro Atlanta’s most interesting and historic areas, including the Sweet Auburn District, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highland and Midtown areas. Along the way, runners will pass landmarks, including the King Historic Site, Carter Center, four college campuses and Piedmont Park. Race day will also include the Luckie 5K at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta’s Luckie Marietta District. 7 a.m. March 23. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West Northwest, Atlanta. Please visit georgiamarathon.com.
FARM DAY WITH THE ART BARN
The Chattahoochee Nature Center presents a day of farm animals, crafts and learning. Noon – 4 p.m. March 29. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
TOSSED OUT TREASURES
The Sandy Springs Society will host their 23rd annual “Tossed Out Treasures,” the ultimate flea market. The sale is touted as having the ultimate bargains on high end treasures. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 28 – 29. 7200 Roswell Road, Atlanta. Please call 404-983-7406 or visit sandyspringssociety.org.
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Josh Lawrence’s band, the Josh Lawrence Jazz 3, fuses influences from New York City and Philadelphia into a fresh new sound called Soul Bop. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 22. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit thevelvetnote.com.
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The Roswell Summer Puppet Series Eye protection crucial when playing sports Marionettes! Hand Puppets! Storytelling Workshops! The Roswell Summer Puppet Series is back and we invite everyone to join us for a raucous good time! Roswell Cultural Arts Center is offering a new summer pass, on sale now through June 1, giving you the opportunity to see seven shows for the price of six! That’s $30 per person for all seven shows (and no waiting in line)! Each puppet show offers a retelling of classic tales – like Cinderella, The Jungle Book, and Peter Rabbit! Pre-register now for Gail Goldberg’s “Exploring Expression through Art and Drama” workshop, geared to children 6 and under. This workshop will be offered free to 25 children at 11:05am on Wednesdays and Fridays in June and July. For more information on the workshop or the puppet shows, or to purchase your summer pass, please visit us at www. roswellpuppets.com or call (770) 594-6232.
(NAPS)—Sports require sharp vision and young athletes need to keep their eyes protected to prevent injury and keep them in the game. While thousands of children suffer sports-related eye injuries each year, there are steps that parents and coaches can take to prevent them. The Problem According to the National Eye Institute (NEI): • Most eye injuries among kids ages 11 to 14 occur while playing sports. • Every 13 minutes, an ER in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. • Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children. An Answer That’s why the American Optometric Association (AOA) stresses the importance of wearing well-fitted, protective
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eyewear when athletes are playing sports or participating in other activities. As much as 90 percent of injuries can be avoided with appropriate eye and face protection such as safety glasses and goggles, safety shields and eye guards designed for sport. If your child wears prescription glasses or sunglasses, safety goggles should be worn over them. The NEI notes that polycarbonate lenses provide the most suitable protection from sports injury. This type of material is lightweight, scratch resistant and can be designed to meet most eyewear designs or prescriptions. In addition, polycarbonate is 10 times more impact resistant than similar materials.
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The summer program brochure is available online and registration begins Monday, March 24 for Roswell Residents and Monday, March 31 is open registration. Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department has a wide variety of camps for all ages offered throughout the summer. For registration information call 770-641-3760 or go to www.roswellgov.com Traditional Outdoor Summer Day Camps: • Campers participate in arts & crafts, games, sports and special activities. • Camps run May 27th through August 11th
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Gymnastics Camps: (ages 2 to 14) • Boys and Girls at all skill levels • Gymnastics/Dance Combo
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Organic farm offering summer camp Lionheart Gardens, located on 6 acres adjacent to Sonora Creek Horse Farm is an organic garden and experiential learning environment. Campers will enjoy an open environment to explore nature, woodworking, farming, gardening, ceramics, swimming and horseback riding. Campers will share experiences to learn about growing and eating healthy food, maintaining sustainable garden practices, and organic farming. Sensory driven creative activities, games, drama, and music will be offered. Teachers and professionals from The Lionheart School will direct the camp. Hippotherapy will be provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist. The camp will offer work ex-
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Roswell has a camp for everyone Whatever your child’s interests, the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department has a summer camp that fits their personality. Summer camps range from ages 2 to 18 and vary in interest from tradi-
tional camps, athletic camps, gymnastics camps, and arts camps to circus camps, magic camps, fort building camps and creative writing camps. Traditional summer day camps have been and continue to be a staple.
Junior Golf & Tennis Camps at Alpharetta Athletic Club Junior Golf Camps
5/27-30, 6/3-6, 6/17-20, 6/24-27, 7/8-11, 7/15-18, 7/29-8/1 • Max 15 • golfers/camp - Ages 7 & up • 5/1 golfer to Class A Professional • (AAC East Course) Contact Scott Shannon at scott.shannon@alpharettaac.com or (419) 297-1055 for more information. Ultimate Junior Tennis Camp June 16-20 • Ages 8-16, All playing abilities (AAC West Course) Annual Golf & Tennis Camp (Swim Too!) July 14-18 • Ages 7-16 • (AAC West Course) Contact Terre O’Brien at terre.obrien@alpharettaac.com or (404) 388-0909 for more information. West Course East Course 1785 Dinsmore Road 3430 Highway Nine N. Alpharetta, GA 30004 Alpharetta, GA 30004
These day camps are still as popular as ever, where campers enjoy a variety of activities like arts and crafts, games, swimming, and more. Athletic camps consist of baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, multi-sports, tennis, and soccer. New this summer, Roswell is offering an Adaptive Friendship Camp for special needs children ages 5-15. Are you interested in a camp that will express your child’s creative side? There are a variety of Visual Art Camps and Performing Art Camps. Visual Art Camps offers a large selection of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, clay, youth wheel, jewelry making, photog-
Day Camps Art Art Camp With Amanda Jones: Our 4th annual Summer Camp Series! Check out our new Specialty Camps! Students explore several mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, fibers, printmaking, jewelry making), as well as field trips. Low
raphy, sewing and more. Preforming Art Camps include hip-hop, jazz, ballet, drama, musical theater, acting for commercial/TV and more. Want something off the beaten path, how about circus camp, fort building camps, Lego camps, cooking camps, career camp, disc golf camp, manners camp just to name a few. Roswell also has combo camps such as Stroke Camp which brings tennis, art and swim into one camp, visual art/dance camps, dance/drama camps, and gymnastics/ dance camp. If your child likes to jump, flip, and tumble, then gymnastics camps for boys and girls will be the place for them student to teacher ratios. GENERAL ART CAMP: “Rock Star Week”: 6/9-6/13, 9:30am2:30pm, ages 6-12. “Alice in Wonderland Week”: 6/16-6/20, 9:30am-2:30pm, ages 6-12. SPECIALTY ART CAMPS: “Teens Only Night Camp” 6/2-6/6, 7:30pm9:30pm, Ages 13-18. “Special Needs Mini-Camp” 6/236/27, 9:30am-12:30pm, ages 6-12 (Specialized instruction by a trained instructor for students with high functioning
held in our state-of-the-art gymnastic facility. Registration for summer programs begin Monday, March 24th for Roswell Residents and open registration begins Monday, March 31st. The summer program brochure is on-line at www.roswellgov.com call 770641-3760 or 770-641-3705 for more information. Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder). Special discounts for siblings, returning campers & camper plus friend. www. amandajonesart.com or call 770-865-7262
Drama ATLANTA WORKSHOP PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: The Creative Adventure of A Lifetime Awaits! Develop artistic skills & find inspiration with Master Teachers with successful careers in TV/Film & On Broadway! Whether you choose Day Camps or Overnight Camps, you will learn a lot, have fun, network, and make lifelong friends. Earn IMDB credits, challenge yourself, and AUDITION for Casting Directors & Agents! Classes in Improv, On-Camera, Dance, Aerial Silks, Musical Theater, Stage Combat, Mime & much more! At AWP creativity, eccentricities and personal growth are celebrated and nurtured in all students, paving the way for our kids to create great art! “Real dreams are uncrushable.” Register now at www. AtlantaWorkshopPlayers.com
Circus CIRCUS CAMP: a camp experience designed to introduce children to Circus & Performing Arts. Our philosophy: Building the self-esteem of children 5+ through the magic of Circus Arts. Interactive: Children do things they’ve only seen in the Circus. Trapeze, Tightrope, Unicycling, Juggling, Magic, throw a pie in a clown’s face, much more! Entertaining: Children are taught by Circus Professionals and treated to a live show everyday.
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Camps: Continued from Page 24 Magic Shows, Aerial Shows demonstrating advance tricks, Juggling, Unicycling, more! Performance: Friday Afternoon the children become Circus Stars, performing a live Circus for Family and Friends,. going home truly feeling like Circus Stars. Multiple locations. Location & pricing: CircusCamp.org and our Facebook page
General PEACHTREE PARK PREP is recognized as the premiere SUMMER DAY CAMP of North Fulton. With a blend of weekly field trips & in-house CAMP fun, coupled with a fitness BOOT CAMP, PPP is the right choice for “in the sun fun” and exciting venues all over the Southeast ! This year PPP will feature trips from the North Georgia mountains, to Chattanooga, and all over Atlanta. PPP will introduce the campers to community service events & the new fitness BOOT CAMP program, off-site with trainers! Rising 1st-6th Grade.PPP also boasts the BEST SUMMER CAMP...EVER! for toddlers and preschoolers !! Check us out at peachtreeparkprep.com
Horse Willow South Riding School, NEW Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA is a United States Pony Club Center. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5 - 12. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast!! www.willowsouth.com $375 includes water bottle and camp shirt! Send email to info@willowsouth.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 2 - 6, June 9- 13, June 16 - 20, June 23 - 27, July 7 - 11, July 14 - 18, July 21 - 25, July 28 August 1. August 4-8
Music The 7th Annual Vivace! Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, Gwinnett & Forsyth County area. Students experience full band, master classes, jazz band/improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade band students who have been in their public or
SUMMER CAMPS • Sponsored Section private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp ice-cream party & concert. Cost: $195 by May 1st, $215 thereafter. Sibling, District, & All State discounts are available. REGISTER AT www. vivacecamps.com. Contact: Jay Hutcherson, director@vivacecamps.com. 678-478-8098 Pre School Johns Creek Presbyterian Preschool. Ages 1-6. Goo-ology Camp: June 2-6 will provide naturally curious children an opportunity to investigate Science through songs, books, and hands–on experiments. Of Knights, Princesses and Dragons Camp: June 16-20 enters the world of long ago using play acting, costumes and imaginations. Under the Sea Camp: Aug. 4-8 investigates the wondersof the sea aboard the preschool’s submarine using sea life art, ocean movement songs and sea creature puppet shows. Pete the Cat Camp: Aug. 11-15 will be movin’ and groovin’ with thiscool cat through songs, rhythm and rhyme. It’s All Good! 9:30am-1pm. 770-476-1166 for camp and preschool info. www.jcpcusa.org/preschool@ jcpcusa.org Tumbletots PreSchool: 2-6 yrs, 9:30-1:30. May 27-Aug. 27. Choose your weeks & days! Art, music, story, themes, fun indoor playground. 770-729-9660 www.funtots.com. Peachtree Corners Johns Creek United Methodist Church Preschool summer camp program consists of 1-week themed sessions: Weeks of June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th & July 21st. Mon-Fri, 9:30am1:30pm, 2-5 years. $130/week, registration fee $30. 770-4181730 or 770-497-8215 ext. 1003. www.JohnsCreekUMC. org
Rowing Learn The Olympic Sport of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association. Ages 12-18 co-ed, no exp. necessary. Five 2-wk. sessions with U.S. Rowing certified coaches. Choose from 2 morning or 1 evening session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. $175/session. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most successful youth rowing program
in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size and skill level, and ages 12-18 may attend any session. However, offered new this year for High School campers only: 3 1-week sessions at $150/session. To register/ or for more info: Jean Veeneman, 404-218-5802 or www. ajracrew.com
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Zoo Atlanta is an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) member. Our mission inspires values and wildlife preservation through education and outdoor family fun. From native wildlife to critically endangered species, offering close encounters with 1,500+ animals from around the world, highlights include Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the U.S’s only twin giant pandas; the nation’s largest zoological gorillas and orangutans collections; plus global center of excellence for reptiles and amphibians studies. Up-close-and-personal experiences; giraffe feeding, behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters with African elephants, giant pandas, lemurs, Aldabra giant tortoises.... 363 days/year. Keeper talks, interactive wildlife shows, education programs, special events year-round. zooatlanta.org; 404.624.WILD Science Camp conducted by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be provided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ available at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.org
Sports Bridgeway Christian Academy Summer Skills Camp- Alpharetta. 6/2-5 Boys Basketball - BeginnerAges 7-13, Monday-Thursday, 9-1 $125. 6/9-12 - Boys Basketball - Advanced-Ages 9-13 Monday-Thursday 9-1
$1256/16-19-Girls Basketball-Beginner-Ages 7-13 Monday-Thursday 9-1 $125. 6/23-26-Girls BasketballAdvanced-Ages 10-13 Monday-Thursday 9-3 $150. 7/ 7-10-Co-ed Tennis-Ages 10-14 Monday-Thursday 9-11 $75. 7/21-24 Girls Volleyball-Ages 10-14 Monday-Thursday 9-1 $125. 7/28-31 Co-ed Jumping for Jesus Ages 5-10 MondayThursday 9-12 $100. 7/28- 31 Co-ed Soccer-Ages 10-14, Monday-Thursday 8:30-12 $125. Register, plus additional information: Bridgewayca.org. dcohen@bridgewayca.org
Overnight Camps Animal Camps Animal Camps for ages 7-18;Cub Creek Science Camp; Feed monkeys, pet kangaroo, take classes in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care, Survival Skills, Crime Science, Zipline, Pottery, Archery, Culinary Science, Swimming, Crafts and so much more. Air-conditioned cabins, delicious meals, great staff, unbelievable activities; ACA accredited. Animal Camp Jamaica offers an Amazing 13 Day, Teen Adventure / Marine Biology Program. Snorkel every morning along shallow reefs of the Caribbean Sea. Explore different parts of the island each afternoon including: kayaking along the coast, visiting the dolphins and sting rays of Dolphin Cove, taking a Segway tour through the jungle, climbing the world famous Dunn’s River Water Fall.www. MOScienceCamp.com. www. AnimalCampJamaica.com | 573-458-2125
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Camp Westminster provides the best in Christian camping experiences. Nestled among 120 rustic acres in Conyers, Georgia, this camp is located just 20 miles east of Atlanta. Summer sessions, ages 6-17, offer activities that will encourage personal growth, instill new confidence, and help awaken faith. Each fun-filled day is dynamic, enriching and interac-
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North Carolina
Camp Rockmont for Boys, residential/day, is an interdenominational Christian summer in Western North Carolina with a focus on male development. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select 4 skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others; an appreciation and concern for the environment; greater self-reliance, self-respect, selfconfidence, and self-esteem; stronger Christian values; and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. www.rockmont.com; (828) 686-3885.
South Carolina
Camp Cherokee, the Upper Palmetto YMCA’s Resident Camp, was established in 1945 and currently serves boys and girls ages 6-14. Our Camp is located in beautiful Kings Mountain State Park in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Our goal continues to be helping everyone reach their potential by building self-esteem, friendships and character in a safe environment. We offer one or two week camping sessions with activities including Camp Fires, Swimming, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Zip Lining, Canoeing, Crafts, Soccer, Flag Football, LaCrosse, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, Archery, Themed Dances, Kayaking, Environmental Education, Sailing, Disc Golf and a Horseback Riding Program. www.campcherokee.org or call 803-329-9622
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Big fun under “The Big Top!” CIRCUS CAMP is a camp experience designed to introduce children to CIRCUS, PERFORMING, and VISUAL ARTS. Campers age 5 thru teens. Circus Camp’s philosophy is to build the self-esteem of children through the magic of Circus Arts. It’s truly The Greatest Camp On Earth. Circus Camp is Interactive: Children get to actually do things they’ve only seen in the Circus. Trapeze, Tightrope Walking, Unicycling, Juggling, Magic, even take a pie to face and much, much more. Circus Camp is Entertaining. Children are taught by Circus Professionals and treated to a live show everyday after lunch. They get to see a real Magic Show, Trapeze Artists doing the advance tricks on the equipment, Clowns doing Clown skits, Juggling and Unicycling Shows. Circus Camp is Performance. Every Friday Afternoon we turn the tables and the children become the Circus Stars, performing a live Circus for Mom, Dad, Family and Friends. They go home
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truly feeling like Circus Stars. Multiple Locations: Decatur,
Dunwoody, Sandy Springs & Select YMCA’s. Sessions June 2-August 1, Sessions & Pricing vary per location. Register online: CIRCUSCAMP.org or Call 404-370-0001. Visit our Facebook page & look at our Circus Stars in action and like us too!
Protective eyewear not only defends your children’s eyes from harm, it may enhance playing ability. The NEI says children can play better when they’re less afraid of getting hit in the eyes or face while participating in sports. Scheduling regular eye exams with an optometrist is important for all children— not only to ensure their vision isn’t hindering their academic and day-to-day activities but to identify problems that could impede their perfor mance in a particular sport. Sports have different
visual demands. In soccer, for instance, a player needs good peripheral vision to see a teammate or opponent in the corner of his or her eye, while in hockey, a player needs good dynamic visual acuity; that is, the ability to see objects moving very fast. An optometrist can discuss your child’s needs with you and recommend the best eyeglasses, contact lenses or sports vision training program for particular sports and daily regimens. Learn More For further information about protecting and enhancing your child’s vision and how to find an optometrist nearby, visit www. aoa.org.
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King’s Ridge names Custer awarded over $400K in scholarships new athletic director School plucks Todd Mooney from college ranks
MILTON, Ga. – Todd Mooney has been selected to serve as the new director of K-12 athletics for King’s Ridge Christian School after an exhaustive and extended search. Mooney comes to KRCS from LaGrange College where he served as the head football coach and assistant director of athletics. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical education with a concentration in sports administration, and has spent more than 20 years leading and mentoring coaches in sports programs at the collegiate levels. Mooney is a proven builder of programs having launched the only Division III football program at the time in Georgia from scratch. He built the LaGrange College program
from nothing – no facilities, coaches or players. Now LaGrange has a viable program and recorded the most dramatic turnaround Mooney in Division III history, going from a 0-20 record to becoming the conference champion and competing in the national championship series. Mooney was originally hired at King’s Ridge as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. After watching him work for several weeks, he was approached about becoming a candidate for the athletic director role. After going through a vigorous interview process, his vast array of experience, his unwavering faith and his vision made him the most viable candidate for leading the KRCS athletic program.
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‘Is Georgia the New Hollywood?’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Historical Society’s March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Mansell House and Gardens. The meeting will highlight the program “Is Georgia the New Hollywood?” presented by Alpharetta Historical Society member Jake Jacobson. The program will feature movies beginning from the days of silent pictures to more modern films that used the state as a back drop to tell their stories. Jacobson will entertain and inform attendees with clips from movies that were filmed in Georgia at the meeting. He will also be telling behind-the-scenes information about the featured films. Jacobson is a member of
ROSWELL, Ga. – The Cottage School senior Rebecca Custer was awarded a $92,000 academic achievement scholarship to St. John’s University. This most recent college acceptance and award is now the fifth such offer with awards ranging from $48,000 from Texas Christian University to $108,000 from Birmingham Southern College. To date, Custer’s total amount of awards is more than $440,000, the most offered to any TCS senior in 29 years. “I’m not surprised due to Rebecca’s superior intellect, work ethic and creativity.
Watching her emerge from the shy pixie to the confident young woman she has become is nothing short of transformaCuster tive,” said TCS Principal Laura Finnell. Custer has been a student at the Cottage School since sixth grade. While at TCS, she has played basketball and volleyball, run track and field and is the Cottage School yearbook editor as well as a
leader in the Interact Club. She has also been given the President’s Award for Educational Excellence three times and is slated for a fourth. In her spare time, Custer enjoys theater and writing. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career as a medical examiner or forensic scientist. “TCS gave me the organizational skills and instilled in me a work ethic that shows me not only can I be successful in high school, but I can be successful in life,” said Custer. For more information about the Cottage School, go to www.cottageschool.org.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Most people dread the thought of ending up behind bars, but members of Alpharetta and Milton volunteered for the chance to help a needy organization March 14. The annual Jail Break was hosted by the Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL). Prominent members of the community were “arrested” by police officers and taken to a makeshift jail where they
called friends and family to make bail. That money will go toward PAL. This year, the “jail” was at the Alpharetta Courthouse in Crabapple, where a dozen people manned the phones, including Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Keith Sanders and Milton Police Chief Deborah Harrell. Alpharetta PAL is a nonprofit group that helps children engage with police officers, firefighters and community volunteers. For more information about PAL, visit them online at http://www.alphapal.org.
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Local author speaks at Roswell Library ROSWELL, Ga. – Local writer Stacia M. Brown, author of “Accidents of Providence,” will be the guest speaker of the Friends of the Roswell Library Atlanta Authors Speaker Series on April 19 at the Roswell Library. The 2 p.m. program is free, open to the public and will be held in the meeting room off the lobby of the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street. “Accidents of Providence” is a love story about ordinary tradeswomen possessed with extraordinary courage that lived and worked in London during the civil wars. For more information, see the author’s website www.staciabrown.com, email roswellgafriends@gmail.com, check the website www.forl.net or call 770-640-3075. – Katherine Tuggle
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Johns Creek photographer opens ‘Windows to the Soul’ Susan K. Friedland shares photos from across U.S. By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In a red shawl and an ornate black hat, Susan K. Friedland is immediately recognizable as an artist. It was something projected from her being, her appearance and mannerisms. A Johns Creek resident, Friedland just opened up an exhibit of her photography in the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. The exhibit, titled “Windows to the Soul,” features photographs from across America, from her home in Georgia to New York and San Francisco. The collection features not only photographs, but shadowboxes, a sculpture and an encaustic (a piece composed from layers of wax and other materials over a photograph). Two incidents in her life pointed to her dedication in photography. An avid horseback rider, thirty-five years ago, she was thrown from her horse and injured, sustaining severe damage to her eye. The doctors said she would never have full vision again, but over several months, her
One of the things I’ve learned from being the parent of an autistic child is to never, never, never give up. Keep at it. Whatever it is that you are trying to do in your own life, keep at it.” Susan K. Friedland Artist
vision came back. Her recovery went so well, she was asked to teach photography in Augusta, then in Boston, Mass., and finally back in Atlanta. Friedland has two children, both living now in New York. One of them has autism. “One of the things I’ve learned from being the parent of an autistic child is to never, never, never give up. Keep at it. Whatever it is that you are trying to do in your own life, keep at it,” she said. Friedland moved on to another portion of her exhibit, titled “An Unbridled Spirit,”
which features three photographs of horses. “Horses have led me to be the photographer I am today,” she said, as she explained the intent and process behind each photograph. Mannequins are a large portion of Friedland’s work, and it started with her affinity for dolls. “I loved Barbie, and in fact I had gone on from loving Barbie to having a whole collection of mannequins. So my art evolved from Barbies to larger Barbies,” she said with a laugh. Another main feature of the exhibit is Friedland’s sculpture, “The Golden Door.”
Susan K. Friedland shows off her piece, “Orange Tiger Lily,” which she said was her tribute to the paintings of Georgia O’Keefe. The piece is composed using a mannequin and various objects, and represents the strong feminine figure, but also brings to mind the Statue of Liberty. The statue incorporates the same quote from the poem
“The New Colossus,” found inside the Statue of Liberty. Friedland’s exhibit will run through April 6 at the Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive in Cartersville. Her website is susankfriedland.com.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Fellowship Christian High School senior Roger Rickman was selected to participate in the All-Star Classic basketball game March 15 at Blessed Trinity High School. Rickman scored a total of 452 points, with an average 15.1 points and 5.3 assists per game this season. He shot 90 percent from the foul line, leading region single-A players in the state, and 50 percent from beyond the three-point stripe, ranking third in the state. His highest total score for a game was 20 points in FCS’s state playoff against North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw on Feb. 25. Overall, he scored a total of 1,431 points throughout his high school career. This total is the most in FCS history since the school joined the Georgia High School Association. Rickman also helped the Paladins finish 15-12 during his second season with the team, matching the school record for victories in a season. Earlier this winter, Rickman was named AllRegion First Team for the 6A region. He is also among the 10 recipients of the 2014 Naismith Awards Flourish Scholarship, an award for high school senior basketball players. “Roger had a great season,” said head coach Mark Rickman, Roger’s father. “He was very consistent, and was a true leader. He had more steals than turnovers for the third year in a row. That is a great accomplishment.” The results of the All-Star Classic basketball game will be compiled into individualized player profile pages to gauge ability. These statistics can be used to send to potential colleges as a potential recruiting tool. – Lindsey Conway
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Hundreds turned out to drink, eat and party for the second annual Roswell Beer Festival.
Roswell Beer Festival benefits STAR House Foundation Crowd turns out to sample hundreds of beers By AJ McNAUGHTON aj@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – St. Patrick’s Day came early during the second annual Roswell Beer Festival Saturday, March 15 at the historic Roswell Square. With the purchase of a ticket, attendees received a souvenir tasting glass and sampled as many varieties of beer that could be safely consumed. Brews ranged from the largest names in the country like Budweiser and Miller to the most local, including Cherry
Street Brewing Cooperative from Cumming. In all, 150 beers were available to the festival-goers. Festival-goers could play a game of corn hole or shake their groove thing to live music played by the band High Beam from Woodstock. Proceeds went to STAR House Foundation, an organization with more than 20 years of history serving Roswell’s youth. This year, STAR House will help nearly 275 children at Mimosa and Esther Jackson elementary schools, Elkins Middle and Roswell High School gain the academic, social and leadership skills they need to succeed and excel in today’s highly competitive global environment.
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From left, Chris Boncek, Michael Lanier, Katie McGuire and Jason McGuire show off their homemade, pallet-cleansing pretzel necklaces.
From left, Deanna Rushing, Mike Rushing and Walter Crabtree.
The fountain in Roswell Square is dyed green in true St. Patrick’s Day fashion. Festival-goers pick out which beer they want to sample.
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Guitarist Adam Pendlington, brother and drummer Ian Pendlington and bassist Stephen Quinn make up the band High Beam.
Bags are thrown during the corn hole tournament.
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Chopin Society hosts Finnish pianist Janne Mertanen
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If you go What: Chopin Society of Atlanta When: Sunday, March 23, 7 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $25 regular, $20 members/seniors, $5 students; Call 770-641-1260 “He is well-known in Europe, and he is simply adored in Japan. Classical music is very popular in Japan, and especially Chopin,” Lato said.
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Evening of Hope raises $60K Funds go to cancer research By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –The eighth annual Evening of Hope raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society March 8 at the Country Club of the South. A silent and live auction of more than 200 packages helped raise the night’s goal to more than $60,000. “It was a great and fun night,” said Bob Hagan, one of the founders of the event and an honoree by those in attendance this year. Hagan’s mother died of lung cancer in 2003. Seven years later, in 2010, Hagan himself was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer affecting the kidneys. “I never thought it would hit me,” he said. “I’ve never talked publicly about my treatment, but I’m glad I did.” Actor Lorenzo Lamas stopped by as a surprise visitor, Hagan said. He contributed a Napa Valley vacation that included a tour of his vineyard. “Everybody was really excited,” Hagan said. “We raised some good money for the Eve-
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I never thought it would hit me. I’ve never talked publicly about my treatment, but I’m glad I did.” Bob Hagan Co-founder of Evening of Hope
ning of Hope.” The event benefitted the American Cancer Society’s local and national research and patient education programs. This year, John Dewberry, the honorary survivor chair, joined Hagan in sharing his stories of survivorship and community outreach efforts. For more information on the event or to donate, contact Gracie Rice, senior specialist of distinguished events for the South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society, at 404-949-6458 or gracie.rice@ cancer.org.
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Preparing for the zombie apocalypse Best laid plans – and I was in South Carolina over the weekend visiting with friends when the topic of conversation turned to zombies (as it does). It turns out our friends are thinking about the end of the world in a practical manner, preparing for the day when civilization falls. For those who have not kept up with the popular fad, zombies are in. If your kids ask you which is better, zombies or vampires, the answer is zombies. Thanks to shows like “The Walking Dead” and a slew of movies, the undead have made a lively comeback in popular culture. However, unlike the Gothand-glitter craze that accompanied vampires, there is one interesting aspect of zombies that has taken hold – survival. Survivalists do not necessarily plan on hordes of the undead lumbering through the countryside. Instead, they look at what would happen if our daily conveniences fail us. If our power goes out for a few days, what would we do? What if it was more than a few days and instead a few weeks? What if the winter snows we had lasted for more than a day, but a week? Or there were 6 inches falling instead of one? Such minor problems can turn into matters of life and death very easily. And if whole
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...Unlike the Gothand-glitter craze that accompanied vampires, there is one interesting aspect of zombies that has taken hold – survival. populations are faced with such a choice, problems arise. Look at New Orleans in
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands were left without power, water and basic necessities of life. The city quickly disintegrated into hysteria and violence. Are you prepared? Beyond stocking up on water, rations and blankets, our friends were picking out their team for “The End” – a good handle on weaponry is a must. A farmer and a mechanic are also needed. But ultimately, where would you go? A secure homestead is to be found immediately. It must be easily defensible and yet easy to find in an emergency. As we were driving back from South Carolina, I found myself looking out the window at houses and other buildings along the roads. Would that make a good place to hide? Does it have everything I would need – defense, water source, possibly a farming area? Even if the end of the world is not high on your list of things to worry about, it’s a fun activity to ponder. Beyond having an emergency kit in your cars and home, keep an eye out for your future zombie home and things that could be useful. Your life may depend on it.
McCrary - Wilson Barry McCrary and John and Monica Ray announce the engagement of their daughter, Mari Catherine McCrary, to Aaron Brent Wilson, son of Steve and Bettye Gary of Longview, Texas. The future bride graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in International Affairs and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She is currently working as an Assistant Banking Center Manager for Bank of America in Dallas, Texas. The future groom graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is currently a manager in AT&T’s Global Business Solutions organization. They both reside in Dallas, Texas. The wedding is planned for October 11, 2014, at The Ashford Manor just outside of Athens, Georgia.
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then there’s reality I am a devotee of the art of the “last minute.” That is a talent that many aspire to, but few are able to master. But for one who has practiced the art all his life, it is all but second nature. This of course has caused My Lady Wife no end of grief. She of the “arrive 30 minutes early” ilk, cannot abide my seemingly cavalier and nonchalant approach to life. That is why she would appreciate a recent Friday in which she and I planned a few days’ getaway. I only needed to complete a few more articles on Friday before I could with clear conscience (and assured continued employment) make ready for our vacation. Thursday night, I took my computer and thrust my notes and assorted associated articles for the “Big Page One” story I would leisurely write that night. I would alight in my office Friday morning with just a few “odds and ends” to take care of and an interview at 10 a.m., which should be no problem as the interviewee was coming to see me. But Thursday was a long and arduous day, as Thursdays can be. And knowing I am the Master of the Last Minute, I didn’t really need to wear myself out that night. Instead, I would simply arise an hour earlier and finish my big piece before 10 a.m. I could still finesse the rest of my work and be free for our long-planned trip. I duly arose at the appointed hour, walked the dog, made ready for work and arrived as the sun barely crept over the rooftops. I’m dangerous when I’m good, I thought. I slowly spread all of the items before me, took my computer bag out in which I normally keep all my materials and notes for the work ahead. I could even take some time to browse the news. As I reached for my notes, it hit me. They were in the separate bag so that I could find them so easily. The self-same bag still lay where I left it the night before. Well, no matter. The Lord of Finesse will just have to turn it up a notch. So off I go, retracing my steps as the rest of the morning traffic begins to stir. As I drove, I had time to think of a way to profit from this delay. Well, I had meant to bring a bagel for breakfast, and this affords me the opportunity to slay two mishaps of memory with one trip. I run in and snatch up the bag of required notes and purloin the last bagel from the ‘fridge. But better to answer
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nature’s call now than squirm in traffic later. That mission accomplished and a brief glance in the mirror of that handsome yet scholarly Bard of North Fulton, I am off again, carefully secreting the bagel in my mouth. Traffic was now in full scholastic lull as the yellow elephants held sway over all who followed behind them. But I allowed this just due penance for my lack of attention. I will be at work soon enough with a large chunk of morning to get Big Page One story put to bed (in journalistic parlance). Once again, I settled behind my trusty computer, secure in the knowledge of cranking out (journalistic parlance again) the BPOS and clearing the decks of all other requirements before making my escape in the morning – 10 a.m. interview notwithstanding. I took a last bite of bagel and reached for my bag of notes – and they were not there. Oh I remembered the bagel, but the object of my profession still lay by the refrigerator. “Once again into the breach, Horatio.” I jumped in my truck to pass through the last vestiges of morning school traffic. I careened into the driveway, cursed the aching slowness with which the garage door opens, groaning with its own impatience and my recurring presences. I stepped into the kitchen and clutched the bag like Frodo’s ring, made an uneventful return – all traffic having now disappeared from their appointed rounds – and dashed in the office. For the third time that morning, I settled at my desk. This time, I reverently reached for my bag of jottings, notes and supporting documents with which I would conjure into news. The phone rang. It was my 10 o’clock interview, right on time (damn her eyes). In the interest of brevity, I will skip ahead a little and say that after some careful practice of the art of the last minute, it is Saturday morning and I am finishing this column. The engine is running and I’m off to my trip as My Lady Wife starts to boil. So I just have time to say: ---- 30 ----
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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 23 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Joe Harkins, 45, of Melilot Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 2 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and speeding.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-05 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers March 13, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT TopGolf USA Alpharetta, LLC d/b/a TopGolf Alpharetta 10900 Westside Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner TopGolf USA Alpharetta, LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard, Esq.
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Drug arrests ►► Rajhni A. Williams, 19, of
Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 1 on Esquire Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Marvin Lee Dandridge, 37, of Lexington Farm Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on Milton Avenue in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and no insurance. ►► Chad Logan Robinson, 21, of Dressage Crossing, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 24 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Jacob Tyler McCord, 23, of Hoschton was arrested Feb. 24 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and criminal trespass. ►► Dennis James Hoffman, 34, of Acworth was arrested Feb. 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug-related items, windshield violation and improper transfer of a tag. ►► Freddy Cabrera Morales, 24, of Deer Trail, Milton, was arrested March 2 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and suspended registration. ►► Lauren Tyler Maples, 23, of Oakhaven Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 2 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and suspended license.
Northern Ridge District passes February Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The following Scouts passed their Board of Review to become Eagle Scouts. Colt Nolan, Troop 3000, Birmingham UMC, built an outside study area for Midway UMC. Matt Ballard, Troop 3000, Birmingham UMC, built benches that border an outside chess set he also built for Milton High School. Alexander Leach, Troop 1134, St. Peter Chanel, built a bench on the cross country trail at Blessed Trinity School. David Wells, Troop 356, Fellowship Christian School, built 10 mallard nesting cyl-
Barrera: Continued from Page 1 were never paid. The investigation revealed Barrera deposited nearly $112,000 in
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 3, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. The Planning Commission will hold a workshop at 6:30 p.m.
inders. Stuart Way, Troop 629, Mount Pisgah Church, built a retaining wall to prevent erosion at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Andrew Hopkins, Troop 7153, St. Bridget’s Church, built shelves for the fieldhouse at Holy Redeemer School. Charles Brooks, Troop 841, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, built birdhouses and nesting platforms for a bird study area at St. Thomas Aquinas. Ayomide Awe, Troop 206, Zion Missionary Baptist, built posts identifying plants and
bushes behind Mount Vernon Presbyterian. Michael Chapman, Troop 431, Roswell UMC, made 150 hygiene kits for M.U.S.T. Ministries. Matthew Cernelli, Troop 87, Roswell Baptist, built swings around a pond at Roswell Area Park. Christian Gruver, Troop 1134, St. Peter Chanel, installed trash cans and planted bushes at Heart of Roswell Park. Alex Yun, Troop 2143, Johns Creek UMC, produced a conservation video for electronics recycling. —Jonathan Copsey
cash into his bank account and purchased a number of expensive items during the period in question. According to his attorney, Barrera used the money to finance an affair he was having at the time. Barrera could have faced five years in prison followed by five years on probation with full restitution in the amount of $160,000. However, citing his extreme health issues and his compromised ability to earn
an income beyond his Social Security benefits, he was sentenced to 20 years on intensive probation as part of a non-negotiated plea agreement. Barrera must serve the first three years of his probation on house arrest, wear an ankle monitor and be subject to a 24-hour curfew. He was also ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution – the amount representing the city of Roswell’s insurance policy deductible.
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Council: Continued from Page 4 Councilmember Donald Mitchell noted the arts were lacking in the survey. “Where do they fit in?” Mitchell asked. “We’re probably last in the arts as far as funding.” Jones agreed. “Art is one of the areas that is underserved [in Alpharetta],” Jones said. Reusing existing buildings, such as the current public library or the Milton Center for art space is a possibility. In the end, the list of recommendations and wishes for Alpharetta’s parks and recreations programs are limited by money.
Value: Continued from Page 6 ings of the other cities. Of course, there are factors that can skew the comparisons. For instance, Milton’s 11 percent growth was second in the survey, while Johns Creek and Alpharetta don’t have much residential land left, so their pedestrian growth rates of around 6 percent don’t help their scores much. Also, 15 of the cities on the list have median values of less than $200,000. Two were in the $200,000s. The three North Fulton cities left the other cities in the dust in home value comparison with Milton ($462,000), Johns Creek ($336,000) and Alpharetta ($324,300). Also looking among the
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I’m not ready to commit to a location in the park where it’s only viewed twice a year.” Jim Gilvin Alpharetta Councilmember
Also at the meeting:
Council approved, in a 5-2 vote, placing a veterans memorial in the park of the new City Hall. The two councilmembers who opposed the plans were D.C. Aiken and Jim Gilvin. Both said they wanted such a memorial, however they preferred placing it in a more public location. “I’m not ready to commit to a location in the park
three North Fulton scores, Milton showed second-highest in growth rate at 11.3 percent, which was one-third of the score. “And while Johns Creek nearly tied for best homeowner costs-to-income ratio, that only works if you have the income,” Clark said.
So she cautioned not to read into the data things that are not there. “There is no value judgment in this. This is what the data has told us, and it is a snapshot in time. No one wins an award,” she said. “It is only one tool in evaluating these cities.”
Nearly 80 percent of respondents to the surveys thought that many of the suggested parks improvements should be done, however half said they were not willing to support a tax increase to pay for these improvements. “People like the [parks] but paying for them is another struggle,” Jones said.
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Robert P. Amitrano, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away March 5, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Larry M. Nations, 63, of Suwanee, passed away March 5, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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where it’s only viewed twice a year,” Gilvin said, refer ring to the Old Soldier’s Day Parade and Memorial Day. Instead, he suggested placing it somewhere in the city where it could be viewed from the road. “I think the park behind City Hall will get quite a bit of use,” said Councilmember Chris Owens. The memorial is expected to cost about $100,000. Right now, there is no money to develop building plans for the memorial, simply a location.
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You know it when you see it. And the only way to get it is with creative professionals who take the time to truly see you - your face, your personality, your clothes - everything that makes you who you are - and use it all to create an original look that works for you. On special days and every day. Salon de la Vie brings together that perfect combination of artistic inspiration and personal attention. Once such vision and passion could only be found in the salons of New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London or Milan. Now, you can ďŹ nd them here.
1217 Canton Street . Roswell . Georgia 30075 . 678 461 2212 . salondelavie.net Award-Winning Experts in Balayage Color and French Layered Cutting Techniques Douglas and Angie Bullman, Creative Directors and Owners