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Avalon 97% leased with 189 days to go Topping out party means NAP passing baton to new tenants By HATCHER HURD & JONATHAN COPSEY

Alpharetta enjoys art, fine weather Chloe Lynch paints a bird during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest April 27. See the story, page 16.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Avalon had a party last week to celebrate another milestone – the “topping out” of the property. That is the setting of the last beam in the last building of the retail quarter of what will eventually be North American Properties’ $600 million mixeduse residential, commercial and office playland of North Fulton. But North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro and his associates had much more to celebrate than the end of principal construction (although finishings will

take another six months). Toro has a whopping 93 percent of the property signed to leases with another 4 percent of the property in the last stages of negotiations for leases. “In effect, we are 100 percent leased with six months to go. That is practically unheard of,” Toro said. In all, there will be 500,000 square feet of retail on 87 acres. There has been so much interest in the residential components of the property – both single-family and luxury rental units (Avalon doesn’t use the word “apartment”) – that they

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Appen Media wins 19 national awards, named Best in Show Revue & News wins first for most improved publication ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Appen Media Group – publishers of the Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald and Forsyth Herald – returned from the Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP) annual conference this month in Orlando, Fla., with 19 awards for editorial, ad creation and

publication design. Five of the awards were firsts among the 83 juried categories and 1,400 entries. “The Best of the Best” trade show recognizes extraordinary works in the fields of journalism, photography, ad design and page layout, said Appen Media General

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Counting down: Avalon, North Fulton’s $600 million project, is slated to open its first phase Oct. 30.

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MILTON, Ga. – A Gainesville resident was arrested April 13 after allegedly trying to break into a home while armed with a baseball bat. Police were called to a Fairfield Way home after reports of a fight. The victim told police Ormond Louis Mayer, 59, of

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Weapon stolen in break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two vehicles were broken into April 18 at the Century State Bridge Apartments, with a firearm taken from one of them. One victim told police a window in her soft-top Jeep was slashed open. Taken from inside was $10 cash. A search of the surrounding area turned up the victim’s driver’s license along with another license, a set of car keys and a cancelled check. Another victim said the key found belonged to him. They were taken from inside his vehicle, which was left unlocked overnight. A CZ P-07

DUIs & Drugs All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Kelly Warren Drew, 46, of

Atlanta was arrested April 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Lara G. Oliveira, 29, of Faircrest Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Maddalena, 51, of

Gainesville, had walked up to the residence and demanded to be let inside to speak with his son. The two had argued the previous night. Mayer was armed with an aluminum baseball bat. The victim told Mayer he was not welcome in the home and to leave. Mayer allegedly tried to force

9-mm pistol was taken from the vehicle.

Rental company swindles landlord, tenant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A landlord was defrauded out of thousands of dollars of rent after a rental company refused to pay her. The victim told police she signed an agreement with Future Mortgage and Finance, based out of Norcross for them to manage property she owns in Johns Creek. After several months, a check for nearly $1,000 was sent to the victim from the mortgage company, however the check bounced. The victim then received a letter from her mortgage company claiming she has not paid her mortgage for nearly six months and owned more than $18,000. The victim searched Foster Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 9 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and possession of drug-related items. ►► Jabril Ali Fenderson, 23, of Creek Landing Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 12 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Alexander Escobar, 24, of Atlanta was arrested April 6 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, too fast for conditions and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Alexander Ryan Miller, 27,

his way inside. He and the homeowner fought over the bat and Mayer eventually left. Mayer’s son and a witness confirmed the events. Mayer was picked up by police in Forsyth County and arrested for aggravated assault and burglary.

through state records and found Future Mortgage had their license revoked in 2008 and had been operating illegally since. Contacting the renter, the victim learned they had been paying monthly rent regularly to Future Mortgage, totaling $14,000.

IRS scam strikes again JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Windsor Park Drive couple are out $4,600 after falling victim to an IRS scam. The victim told police she was contacted by phone by someone claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service. They said she owed $2,300 immediately. She was instructed to buy some Green Dot cash cards at local stores and then tell the caller their numbers. The victim did this. The caller said he would check with the accounting department and of Duluth was arrested April 9 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, tag light violation, expired registration and failure to update his address on his driver’s license. ►► Ashley Elizabeth McLaughlin, 33, of Canton was arrested April 11 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and speeding. ►► William Robert Pack, 55, of Kentmere Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 6 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, stop sign violation and violation of a limited permit. ►► Joseph Pierce Flanagan,

call back within half an hour. When he did call back, he said the victim’s husband would also need to pay $2,300 or he would have trouble. The victim repeated the process. It was only later the victim realized she was scammed.

He just can’t get comfortable ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta man is suspected in the theft of several sets of comforters from the local Sears store. Police were called out March 10 to the Sears store at North Point Mall after a man was seen picking out two comforters, each valued at $200, and trying to leave the store without paying. When approached by employees, the suspect ran, dropping the items. He fled in a 1990s black Ford Explorer. Workers said

See BLOTTER, Page 3 20, of Fourth Fairway Drive, Roswell, was arrested April 9 on Champion Hills Drive in Milton for DUI, disorderly conduct and possession of drugrelated items. ►► Theodore Victor Goodhart, 74, of Wyndham Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 13 on Bethany Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and hit and run.

Drug arrests ►► Renaldo Vince Cooper, 29,

of Atlanta was arrested April 6

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 they recognized the man as doing the same thing two days earlier and several times the month earlier. Using the vehicle’s tag, police issued a warrant for Chet Deoblo Stinson, 41, of Atlanta for shoplifting. He was arrested April 17 in Carroll County on a DeKalb County shoplifting warrant.

Pot bust results from strange behavior ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta woman was arrested April 13 after a string of suspicious incidents culminated in her arrest for possession of drugs. An officer on patrol at about 2 a.m. saw a vehicle that appeared to be looking for an address. It turned out of the parking lot of one closed business and then turned into another, gated business. When it turned around, police pulled it over. The driver said he had traveled from Kennesaw to meet a girl at 3331 Old Milton Parkway. He did not know the girl’s name and claimed they had met online. Suspicious of possible

public safety prostitution, the officer had the man call the girl to verify his story. The driver called Temaya Smith, 18, of Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, who allegedly said she would meet him at the swimming pool at the agreed address and that she was “rising up,” a slang term for getting high. The officer repots he saw a vehicle pull up to the address and Smith get out and walk toward the man’s vehicle. The car drove away. When Smith saw the police officer, she allegedly turned around and tried to walk away. He stopped her and questioned her. Inside her purse was marijuana. She also allegedly smelled of alcohol. Smith was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol and possession of marijuana. The driver was released without charge.

Fake IDs, cards land N.Y. woman in jail ALPHARETTA, Ga – A New York woman was arrested April 19 after she was allegedly found with several forged credit cards and IDs as she tried to make purchases at the mall. Police were called to the Apple store after Antiana N. Hernandez, 20, of Bronx, N.Y., allegedly tried to buy three Apple iPhones using a fake Maryland driver’s license and

credit card. Police found the vehicle Hernandez drove to the mall and discovered more credit cards and IDs inside that appeared fake from Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Large, fake check raises red flags ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A fake $42,500 check and some marijuana landed a man in jail April 11. According to police, Frederick Lamar Scott, 42, of Duluth, drove into the drivethrough lane of the Renasant Bank on South Main Street and attempted to pass

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a fake check. Tellers said the $42,500 check appeared forged because it lacked basic security features. They double checked with the business on the check and found it was forged. Police stopped Scott as he was in the drive-through. Inside his car, they found a small amount of marijuana. Scott was arrested for third-degree forgery and possession of marijuana.

He’s no Nigerian prince ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Nigerian man allegedly swindled a local woman out of funds April 12.

According to the victim, she was interested in renting a house in Alpharetta. She found a home online and contacted a Gerald Lakin of Nigeria listed on the site. Lakin allegedly told the victim she should send him $2,000 and he would give her the key to look at the house. She refused and they settled on $500. The money was sent and Lakin demanded $1,000 more. The victim refused and asked for her money back. The victim contacted a real estate agent and found the house in question had already sold and she was the victim of a scam.

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4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 The new system will adjust 13 itself to meet the new demand. 14 “This creates a smoother, 15 more balanced flow, especially 16 at peak times,” Acenbrak said. 17 Roswell Traffic Engineer 18 Muhammed Rauf said drivers 19 should notice the difference. 20 “The peak hours change 21 ROSWELL daily,” Rauf said. “This notices 22 23 variations at different times of the day. Before, we had set 24

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CUMMING: Stonebrooke Commons HOA Community Yard Sale, Saturday 5/3, 9am-2pm. Our residents will have their treasures out on the driveways. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday 5/10 CUMMING: Plant sale; Perennials, groundcovers. Glencree Subdivision, 4390 Wicklow Court. Saturday 5/3, 9am-2pm. MILTON, Crooked Creek, moving; huge! 14570 Creek Club Drive. Friday 5/2 , Saturday 5/3 8am3pm MILTON: Multi family. 765 Quarterpath Lane. Wood Valley Subdivision, off Freemanville. Saturday 5/3, 8am-2pm. Designer clothing, shoes, handbags. Antiques. Furniture. Household items. Hartman luggage. Tools. Designer decor.

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GARAGE SALES ALPHARETTA: 200 Lantern Ridge Court 30009. Saturday 5/3, 8am-12pm. Furniture, tools Alpharetta. Estate sale. 12070 S. Magnolia Circle, 30005. Saturday, 5/3, 8AM-3PM. Household contents, wide variety, including furnishings, kitchen, dining, exercise equipment, electronics, jewelry Alpharetta/Milton: Estate Sale. White Columns Subdivision, 175 White Columns Drive. Friday 5/2 and Saturday 5/3, 8am-3pm. Many upscale furniture pieces in large, 6 bedroom estate home, includes all household items and 6’3” Baldwin Model L Grand Piano Alpharetta/Milton: Yard Sale. Avensong Subdivision, 735 Avening Court. Saturday 5/3, 9am4pm. Vintage Blue Willow and glassware, household goods, crochet items, Corningware, and more!

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Anyone who drives in North Fulton knows traffic is one of the largest problems the area has. Now Roswell, Alpharetta and Sandy Springs have banded together to try and fix this. For the entirety of Ga. 9/ Alpharetta Highway from Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs up to Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, each traffic light is joined to the others via a large, interactive system that is designed to make traffic flow better. Called “Adaptive Traffic Control,” the system joins 38 traffic cameras and more than 60 traffic lights that can all be controlled from a control room in Roswell. From this control room, staffers can view live feeds of intersections and control signal timing in emergencies. More importantly, during the

day-to-day grind, the software the system uses automatically adjusts signal length based on how traffic is at any given moment. If there is a backup at Mansell Road eastbound, the system may give that light more priority than Ga. 9 northbound until traffic lightens up. “This is the most complicated, yet largely invisible, project we have ever undertaken,” said Roswell Director of Transportation Steve Acenbrak. Under typical systems, the lights are controlled either by a timer or basic programming based on whether there are vehicles stacking up in a direction. The adaptive system continually updates its timing to best alleviate backups. The problem with these formats is that they cannot handle emergencies or unusual traffic patterns. If there is an accident on Ga. 400, traffic begins to move onto Ga. 9, stressing the system much more than usual because it cannot adjust itself.

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Recycling collection for unwanted electronics ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The city of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission invite the public to help keep the environment clean by recycling unwanted electronics. North Fulton businesses and residents will be able to recycle computers and other electronic equipment on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. until noon. This collection will be held at the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety parking lot, 2565 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. Alpharetta has teamed up with Atlanta Recycling Solutions to accomplish the collection. The event is designed to give residents and businesses the opportunity to properly recycle and dispose of electronic waste. Atlanta Recycling Solutions recycles everything it accepts, and materials are never sent to be processed in developing nations – everything is done in North America. There will be a $20 charge for acceptable televisions – no projection TVs, console units or TV tubes. The following items will be accepted at no charge: • Computers • DVD players, VCRs • Portable electronics • Mobile phones • Computer parts • Telephones • iPods • Toner cartridges • Cables/wires • Calculators • Monitors • Printers • Small electronics • Laptops • Microwave ovens • UPS batteries The following items will not be accepted: • Small appliances • Tires • Refrigerators • Freezers • Trash • Humidifiers and dehumidifiers • Washers • Dryers • Power equipment • Vacuum cleaners • Ovens

Alpharetta hosts document shredding ALPHARETTA, Ga. – City of Alpharetta residents that need

to safely discard bank statements, medical history papers and other documents containing confidential information are invited to take advantage of a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 3. The event will be held in the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety parking lot, 2565 Old Milton Pkwy., from 9 a.m. until noon (or earlier if the truck is full). There is a five box limit per resident. Eco Shredding, the city’s partner on this event, will offer residents and small businesses the opportunity to safely discard confidential documents using a mobile, on-site shredding truck. Residents can watch their documents being shredded and have comfort knowing that the shredded materials will be recycled without risk of their confidential information falling into the wrong hands. To shred more than five boxes, contact Peg Hussing with Eco Shredding to make other arrangements at 770490-5607. Eco Shredding is investing in the community by offering this service and is requesting that participants enhance this act of “giving back” by bringing one can of food per box brought for shredding. All collected food items will be dispersed to neighbors through the North Fulton Community Charities Food Bank. This event is being held in conjunction with a computer and electronics recycling collection at this location from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Terry Porter at 678-297-6213 or tporter@ alpharetta.ga.us.

Greenway bridge repairs planned ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will make repairs to some of the bridges on Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway trail system and will close a portion of the trail while the work is being completed. The Greenway will be closed May 12-16 from Rock Mill Park south to the intersection with the city of Roswell’s portion of the trail. Please visit the city of Alpharetta website at www. alpharetta.ga.us or the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Facebook page for status updates. The city apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause citizens. For more information, call 678-297-6123 or email recreation@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Four local bills signed into law by governor Sen. John Albers sponsored legislation ATLANTA – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) joined Gov. Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, April 22, to sign the following bills he sponsored into law: Senate Bill 207, S.B. 235, S.B. 358 and S.B. 386. “I commend Gov. Nathan Deal for

signing these bills into law and would like to recognize the dedication of my colleagues in both the House and Senate for their favorable consideration of this important legislation,” said Albers. “I would also like to Albers thank the people of the 56th Senate District and citizens across

this state for working tirelessly to help make this legislation possible.” S.B. 207 adds private home care providers to the list of long-term care facilities that fall under the purview of the Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program. Under this legislation, Georgians will be afforded an extra measure of protection in private home care settings. S.B. 235 allows firefighters who perform at least 1,040 hours of annual

service to be eligible for membership in the Georgia Firefighters’ Pension Fund. Current law defines a firefighter as a full-time employee who is compensated for their position, holds a current firefighter’s certification and performs the function of suppressing fires. S.B. 358 expands who can file a missing child report with the Missing Children Information Center (MCIC)

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Scammers posing as Georgia Ga. voters take advantage of new Escrow Services employees registration system ATLANTA — Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced that 11,970 Georgians went online using a computer or the “My Voter Page” (MVP) mobile app to use the new online voter registration system. To date, 6,884 new voters used the system and 5,086 citizens used the system to update their information. Georgia voters can download the new MVP app on their Apple or Android device, where they can view their spe-

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ATLANTA — The Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about a timeshare resale scam in which scammers falsely claim that they are representatives of Georgia Escrow Services. Here is how the scam typically works: Consumers who own vacation timeshares in Mexico receive a phone call from someone allegedly working for a travel company. The caller tells the consumer that there is a buyer interested in purchasing the consumer’s timeshare property and Georgia Escrow

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Consideration of a request to rezone 6 acres from C-2 to R8A in order to develop 47 townhomes at the corner of Ga. 9 and Winthrope Park Drive.

Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code in order to permit special event facilities (amphitheaters) to hold events up to 30 days without obtaining City Council approval. Second reading.

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Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 0.7 acres from SU/O-P to R8A in order to develop six for-sale condominium units on Arklow Drive and Marstow Drive.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Council approved the development of 47 townhomes on Ga.9 at Winthrope Park Drive. The townhomes are to be built on a 6-acre tract of land that was previously zoned for commercial development. The neighborhood would be accessed only through Winthrope Park Drive, with no access from Ga. 9. It would be bordered on two sides by Winthrope, which Cook said was why the city was considering changing the zoning in the comprehensive plan. If the property were to develop commercially, it could be used for restaurant, retail or automotive uses, Cook said and have up to 40,000 square feet of space. “We are of the opinion the change would be consistent with existing development and would provide a transition of the area,” Cook said. “It is

within a mile of downtown and also adjacent to a residential area on two sides. It’s a little bit different from other similar properties zoned commercial along Main Street.” Developer Jeff Endres of Lakeshore Engineering agreed. “I don’t think you could create a high performing retail center here,” said Endres. “Between Windward Parkway, Avalon and downtown, a small retail center of 40,000 square feet I don’t see as being viable.” Such a development is much higher density than the Winthrope neighborhood, however city staff approved this as a “transition” from the neighborhoods along Main Street and the higher density commercial areas of Windward Parkway. Just to the north of the neighborhood is an auto rental business. Neighbors and council voiced concerns about traffic on Winthrope Park Drive and requested an additional access into the neighborhood via Ga. 9. Eric Graves, an engineer

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I don’t think you could create a high performing retail center here. Between Windward Parkway, Avalon and downtown, a small retail center of 40,000 square feet I don’t see as being viable.”

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the Georgia Department of Transportation is planning an expansion of the section of Ga. 9 in front of Winthrope Park Drive with the addition of a center turn lane in place of the gore that is currently there. The new neighborhood was approved by all on council except for Councilmember Jim Gilvin.

“Whenever we have a change of land use plans, a couple questions come to mind,” Gilvin said. “There is very little greenspace for 47 townhomes and what greenspace there is, is in the backyard of five homes. I’m not sure they will retain their value.” The neighborhood passed 6-1.

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Creek View chess player No. 1 for age group JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Arthur Guo, a second-grade student in Daphne Hamrick’s Creek View Elementary School class, began chess tournament competitions two years ago, and was named a “First Grade National Co-Champion” in 2012. He tied for second place in the national competition in 2013. Today, Guo is ranked No. 1 among players 7 and younger in the United States. He will represent the U.S. in the World Youth Championship in South Africa in September. Because his United States Chess Federation rating tops 1800 prior to his eighth birthday, Guo will be selected to join the 2015 AllAmerican Chess Team. He will be honored at the 2014 National K-12 Championship in Orlando in December.

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named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester at Messiah College for maintaining a 3.6 grade point average or higher. Boyle is a senior majoring in mathematics.

Georgia Southwestern State North Greenville University University AMERICUS, Ga. – Scott S. Berson of Duluth and Emily Nhu Q. Nguyen of Alpharetta were each named to the President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2013 semester. Also recognized for scholastic achievement at Georgia Southwestern were Matthew A. Dean of Cumming and Katherine C. Hollingsworth of Roswell, who were both named to the Dean’s List for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better for the fall 2013 semester. In addition, Viral M. Darji of Cumming and Cindy Ring of Suwanee were named to the Academic Achievement List for earning a 3.5 GPA or higher as part-time students at Georgia Southwestern.

Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Kara B. Von Schnackenberg, a sophomore political science major from Alpharetta, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Texas A&M University for maintaining a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the fall 2013 semester.

Auburn UniversityMontgomery MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Brooke Landers, a nursing major from Duluth, and Mary Holland, a management major from Roswell, have been named to the Dean’s List at Auburn University at Montgomery for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the fall 2013 semester.

Messiah College GRANTHAM, Pa. – Alpharetta resident Meghan Boyle was

TIGERVILLE, S.C. – North Greenville University has recognized Sarah Catherine Armstrong from Alpharetta for her academic accomplishments by naming her to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average.

Pratt Institute BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pratt Institute congratulated Isidora Nova of Roswell and Seo Lee of Cumming, who earned academic honors by making the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester.

Walsh College TROY, Mich. – Doris Posner of Alpharetta has graduated from Walsh College with a master’s degree in finance.

Oklahoma City University OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Prisca Lynch of Duluth was named to the President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University for earning a grade point average of 3.9 for the fall 2013 semester.

Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University announced that the following local students have earned Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2013 semester. Alpharetta: Sophia R. Artusa, Hannah K. Barron, Katie E. Cohen, Christina L. Delenick, Courtney M. Guhl, Meagan C. Hall, Tina E. Jackson, Elyse M. Raveill, Amanda R. Smith, Carly B. Unger and Kaleigh E. Warwick.

Cumming: Laura E. Allen, Taylor A. Biedermann, Dominique A. Holdo, Rachel I. Munn and Abigail B. Tyson. Duluth: Margaret C. Johnson, Madison B. Miles and Erin R. Yost. Johns Creek: Kaileigh M. Cartmill, Laura E. Jackson, Rebecca C. Jackson, Jesse L. McConnico and Christina A. Schmitt. Milton: Henry T. Holcombe, Megan E. Light and Sarah G. Niebur. Roswell: Taylor L. Blair, Benjamin F. Carpenter III, Kathleen M. Haase, Abigail N. Hancock, William C. Mulligan and Allison M. Reece. Suwanee: Keelie B. Hogan

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Milton Park, a sophomore civil engineering major from Alpharetta, has been named to the Dean’s List at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for fall 2013 for earning at least a 3.3 grade point average. Park is the son of Milton and Alison Park of Alpharetta.

Virginia Military Institute LEXINGTON, Va. – Cadets Matthew D. DeRito, a sophomore from Alpharetta, and Garrett B. Manarin, a freshman from Alpharetta, have both been named to the Virginia Military Institute’s fall 2013 Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the term. DeRito, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DeRito, is majoring in history and international studies. Manarin, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Manarin, is majoring in mechanical engineering.

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Butler of Alpharetta has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Marquette University.

New River Lincoln Memorial Community College University DUBLIN, Va. – Camille Crofford of Alpharetta has been placed on the Dean’s List in recognition of academic excellence for attaining a 3.2 grade point average or higher during the fall 2013 semester at New River Community College.

Marquette University Creek View Elementary School’s Employee of the Year, custodian Rosny Benjamin, and Teacher of the Year, first-grade resource teacher Mollie DeCouto, celebrate their recognition.

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HARROGATE, Tenn. – Lincoln Memorial University conferred the degrees of 652 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at its annual winter commencement exercises. The following local residents receiving education specialist degrees were among the graduates: Shawn Scali of Suwanee; Lizzette Nixon of Alpharetta; Patricia Grammens of Suwanee; Jennifer Koleff of

Suwanee; Janette Shealy of Alpharetta; Jacquella Goble of Johns Creek; Neal Daniels of Cumming; Christopher Baker of Cumming; Andrew Doman of Cumming; Kristine Joplin of Cumming; Elizabeth Watterson of Cumming; Kelli Garcia of Cumming; Kevin Waddell of Cumming; Stacy Dockter of Alpharetta; Lora Keys of Cumming; Michele McInnish of Alpharetta; Myriam Downey of Cumming; and Elizabeth Goldsmith of Roswell. Dean’s List: In addition to the local graduates, Brittany Jenkins, a biology major from Alpharetta, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University fall 2013 Dean’s List.

Creek View honors Employee F R E E E D U C A T I O N A L S E M I N A R and Teacher of the Year JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Creek View Elementary honored its Teacher and Employee of the Year at an after school event April 3. First-grade resource teacher Mollie DeCouto was chosen as Teacher of the Year for 2014, and custodian Rosny Benjamin was chosen as Employee of the Year.

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Computer museum unveils new exhibit Explores link between people and their devices By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – In conjunction with the second annual Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, Roswell will play host to a new computerthemed exhibit. Titled “LINK – Personal Computing from Switches to Pockets,” the exhibit details how far computing has come, from building-sized calcula-

tors to smartphones, in just 50 years. Held in the Apple Pop Up Museum, “LINK” brings the visitor into the interactive side of computing. Using projections and monitors, visitors can become a part of the exhibit. A wall becomes an interactive fireworks display, and a bathroom mirror becomes a combination stock ticker or game. “Gaming is such a huge

part of bringing computers into the mainstream,” said Thereze Alstrom, curator of the Computer Museum of America, which hosts the exhibit. There will also be a stress on women in computing. In the 1940s and ‘50s, programming was considered women’s work. That had a dramatic reversal when computing took off in the 1970s.

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Apple Pop Up Museum curator Thereze Alstrom and museum creator Lonnie Mimms strike a pose beside Nintendo Pokemon character “Pikachu” at the new computer exhibit “LINK – Personal Computing from Switches to Pockets.” The exhibit and associated computer museum opens May 3, 4.

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Fulton gets C+ on Georgia schools ‘report card’ College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Score Summary School

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Barnwell

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Dolvin

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94.0

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Esther Jackson

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68.1

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Findley Oaks

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Hembree Springs

93.1

90.8

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92.3

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Manning Oaks

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90.9

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65.4

77.9

12.5

Medlock Bridge

94.3

97.4

3.1

Mimosa

64.1

63.9

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Mountain Park

93.1

92.1

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New Prospect

91.1

87.6

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Northwood

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88.7

0.7

Ocee

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84.2

83.1

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Roswell North

79.4

72.7

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Shakerag

94.2

95.0

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State Bridge Crossing

94.1

93.4

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Summit Hill

88.7

92.1

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Sweet Apple

93.2

93.6

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Wilson Creek

94.9

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Autrey Mill

95.3

93.6

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Crabapple

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92.9

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Elkins Pointe

81.3

78.9

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78.3

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68.5

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93.9

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94.2

94.9

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Taylor Road

92.3

93.1

0.8

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95.2

95.8

0.6

84.4

87.1

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Cambridge

86.8

Centennial

75.6

75.5

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Chattahoochee

91.9

93.8

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Independence

73.6

63.5

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Johns Creek

91.7

92.4

0.7

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92.4

90.7

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Northview

93.7

93.9

0.2

Roswell

77.9

84.4

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89.6

89.4

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Average score still bests state average; but county lackluster in college readiness By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The recent “report card” from the Georgia Department of Education indicates Fulton County schools are making progress in academic achievement, but still making a C-plus when it comes to students’ readiness for college. The average score for the Fulton County School System

was 77.5, compared to 75.8 for all Georgia public schools. While the average score for Fulton elementary schools fell below the state average, Fulton’s middle and high schools scored higher than their state peers. Northview High School, which earned a 93.9, had the highest score in the state when compared to non-magnet high schools. Chattahoochee and

Johns Creek high schools followed close behind with scores of 93.8 and 92.4, respectively. Milton High also broke the 90 point barrier with a 90.7. Of the 100 schools in the Fulton County School System, 67 made gains from last year, raising the overall score by 1.7 points. This is the second year

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Taste of Alpharetta returns May 8 Downtown Alpharetta to be hopping ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For the 24th year, Taste of Alpharetta will return May 8 to downtown Alpharetta. Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festival-goers, families and food connoisseurs for 24 years. Make reservations to dine in historic downtown Alpharetta at over 50 restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrées and desserts from the top menus in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities and entertainment to

please every palette. Admission is free. Food tickets are 50 cents each, and restaurants participating in the Taste will charge $1-3 per food sample. The music stage will have harmonic rock, folk and R&B bands. A separate culinary stage will pair top area chefs against one another in contests. Metro Atlanta radio stations and children’s fun zones will round out the entertainment at Alpharetta’s premier dining experience.

MUSIC STAGE • 5:30 p.m. – The Shadowboxers • 7:15 p.m. – Mayor and City Council / Sponsors • 7:30 p.m. – Rosco Bandana • 8:30 p.m. – Culinary competition awards CULINARY COMPETITIONS AND STAGE (located on Roswell Street): From 5 to 7:30 p.m., culinary competitions will heat up Roswell Street. A separate culinary stage diagonally across from the music stage will pair top area chefs against

one another in contests for best salad/appetizer, best fast casual entrée, best fine dining entrée, best dessert, best presentation and best booth. PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS (located on Roswell Street at the culinary stage): Ballots will be available at the culinary stage through 7 p.m. There are no judging guidelines for this category. The restaurant with the most votes wins the people’s choice award, so stop by the stage. FUN ZONES (located on Old Roswell and Old Canton streets): Come play on the Titanic, Fire

Truck, Cars 5-in-1 Combo, Monster Jeep, 24-foot Dual Extreme Slide, Dragon Obstacle Course, Double Decker Bus, Pirate Ship Adventure, Jurassic Adventure, Noah’s Ark, Carousel Bounce, Popcorn, Hoops, Temple of Doom Obstacle Course, Speed Throw, Ironman Obstacle Course, 24-foot Dual Slide, Adventure Course II, Adventure Course I and King Kong’s Revenge, Guitar Hero, Train, Rock Climbing and more. Children can also enjoy wacky hair, face painting, balloon art, henna art, sand art and much more. —Jonathan Copsey

Career ministry conference Pet of the Week scheduled in Roswell May 9 ROSWELL, Ga. — On May 9 and 10, the National Career Ministry Conference will be held at Roswell United Methodist Church. The conference, hosted by Roswell United Methodist Church and Crossroads Career Network, is for church pastoral and lay leaders, job clubs, career ministries and workforce development profes-

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Home Town Mortgage President Steve Beecham, second from left, spoke at the recent breakfast meeting of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. With him are, from left, Chamber President Hans Appen, Bill Rawlings of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty and Chamber Chairman of the Board Dan Merkel.

Helpfulness can open business doors Beecham gives words of business advice By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – “How can I help you?” That is the gist that resident and Home Town Mortgage President Steve Beecham lives and works by. At the April 17 breakfast meeting of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, Beecham gave a quick rundown of the mindset that has gotten him through life, both personally and professionally. Basically, it boils down to listening to what contacts say

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happy point of contact that may very well be reciprocated. “If I help enough people, a certain amount will reciprocate,” he said. “Reciprocating is a referral. People want to help you, but they don’t know how.” The goal, he said, is to be continually meeting new people and looking for new professionals to have a “go-to” guy, such as that trusted plumber. “It’s an awesome opportunity to meet someone and opens up new ways to meet people,” he said. For more about the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, visit them online at www.alpharettachamber.com.

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Rose and Bergman win Best Ranger Competition FORT BENNING, Ga. — A Roswell resident in the 25th Infantry Division based in Hawaii has won the grueling 31st Best Ranger Competition held in Fort Benning. Second Lt. Michael Rose, 23, of Roswell, and Second Lt. John Bergman from Kansas competed and won against some of the toughest soldiers in the U.S. Army. The 60-hour competition recognizes the best two-man “buddy” team over a grueling event. Rose was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and came to the U.S. in 1998. He graduated from Roswell High School after four years as a JROTC student. Rose then graduated cum laude from the Dahlonega campus of North Georgia College and State University in 2012. The Rose family has lived in Roswell for more than 15 years. Rose and Bergman were in the Army just 14 months before they qualified for the competition last year. They were the only junior officers to compete this year and are the youngest winners of the competition, said Richy

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F. Rosado, public affairs specialist. The Best Ranger Competition is a U.S. Army event and supported by the National Ranger Association. They are the only rookies to ever win this event. In addition to winning overall, Rose and Bergman also took home the Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe and Richard A. Leandri awards. The Rippetoe award is given annually to the team that finishes first in the foot march events, while the Leandri award is given to the winner of the orienteering events. The feat of winning all three of the trophies has only ever happened three times before in the history of the competition. Fox Sports filmed the 2014 Best Ranger Competition and will air the event on Memorial Day.

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said. “I lucked out with the weather this year.” Wilson takes pieces of colored glass and fuses it onto background glass. This creates a layered effect. One piece was a fishbowl with goldfish floating inside, all made of glass. She and her husband, Leonard, have been creating the glass art for 30 years. What started as a hobby has turned into their full-time business.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Once again, Milton Avenue was jampacked with people for another weekend event April 26-27. This time, it was the annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. With near-perfect, sunny weather, artists and vendors from throughout the country converged on the street to set up

booths and hock their wares. This is the second year that Alpharetta artist Camille Kohler has held a booth at the arts festival. “It’s definitely worth my time to come back,” said Kohler. Carolyn Wilson came from McHenry, Ill., to set up her fused glass pieces. “I did the show last year and did enough business to warrant coming back,” she

Kenna Arnott, 15, of Cumming, creates a small pot on a pottery wheel.

Carolyn Wilson, of “The Glass Haus” in McHenry, Ill., returned to the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest this year.

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Volunteers hold health, services festival By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Despite being known for its wealthy residents, there are still a large number of poor and needy in North Fulton. To help those who need it, Roswell volunteers, churches and nonprofits banded together April 26 to hold a “Day of Hope” festival. Held at Mimosa Elementary School, the Day of Hope offered free shoes, eye exams, haircuts, health screenings and entertainment to the hundreds of families who came out. The services were provided by groups such as the Lion’s Club. There were also games and prizes to keep the whole family entertained. “A lot of people don’t realize there are poor people in Roswell,” said Brenda Orlans, event organizer. “If you drive up Holcomb Bridge Road, you would never know there are underserved people just a block off the road.”

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The Day of Hope was created to offer just that – hope – to these families who live so close to those who don’t suffer for resources. “Some kids we have here have never had a bike or even a family photograph,” Orlans said. “These are things we take for granted.” Roughly 300 volunteers pulled off the event, which saw nearly 1,000 people take part. Orlans was quick to point out this was not simply helping those who wanted help, rather it was for those who needed it. Many of the people who attended have no health insurance, yet have serious health problems. One man came in for an eye exam, and the doctors instead found an item lodged in his eye. “Nothing beats a physical touch,” said Chris Curry, a volunteer. “You can give them written instructions, but nothing beats holding their hand and asking, ‘what do you need?’” information, such as Social Security numbers, taxpayer ID numbers and financial account numbers, included in court filings. It clarifies that where Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers or financial account numbers are included, only the last four digits of any such number may be included in the filing. The continued need to protect the personally identifiable information of Georgians was brought to Albers’ attention through a Fox 5 I-

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The Roswell Day of Hope April 26 saw more than 1,000 needy people take advantage of free health and wellness resources. One nonprofit attending the event was Roswell’s HomeStretch, which provides up to 18 months of housing and life skills classes for the homeless to get back on their feet. “A number of people have come by and even if they don’t need the service, they know people who do,” said Joan team report featuring a local Roswell man, Rob Morella, whose personal information was readily accessible on the Fulton County Courts website. After Fox 5 reporter Dale Russell and Morella brought this issue forward to the public, Albers worked closely with several judges, the clerks of the court association and citizens to solve this important issue and pass this legislation into law. All four bills will go into effect on July 1, 2014. —Jonathan Copsey

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investigation became the whole focus of the campaign. I am certainly gratified to have the AFCP recognize those efforts,” he said. The AFCP divides the editorial competitions based on the percentage of editorial content in them, and Appen Media is in the highest classification. Appen Media won three other news awards. Northside Woman (a monthly Appen publication written for women) had NSW Editor Katie VanBrackle register a third-place finish in the Best Original Writing – Feature Article category for her article titled “Cock-a-doodle Doo, It’s Farmer Sue.” It entertainingly told about a retired graphics designer who now teaches art to young students at her Art Barn. “I’m thrilled that Northside Woman has received an AFCP General Excellence award three years in a row,” VanBrackle said. “It speaks to our commitment to inform, enlighten and entertain our readers with compelling stories

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Forsyth County housi Do good schools mean Robert hot real estate markets? Strader Strong public schools are an important facet of any housing market. The difference between a good elementary and a great elementary school can translate into thousands of dollars. Home buyers will stretch their budgets $10,000 to $15,000 more to get into an area where the schools have been ranked high academically. Good schools equate to a more vibrant community. If the real estate market is hot in a particular area… so is the local economy. It has been shown that there is a definite correlation between the school system and the real estate market. The Rand Corporation did a study for the city of Santa Monica, CA and found 4 major impacts made by the school system on the community. They were: Housing values, crime rate, tax revenues and civic participation. There was also strong evidence that the quality of education impacted the physical and mental health in the community. A one year increase in the average education levels showed a substantial reduction that same year in major crimes – 27 percent fewer murders; 30 percent fewer assaults and 20 percent fewer motor vehicle thefts. The study noted that a 1 percent increase in the average school district reading or math scores equated to a .5 percent to 1 percent increase in property tax revenue. The higher housing values, the higher the property tax revenues are for the community. Schools definitely impact our community. Another impact comes from our community leaders. They must be made aware of a very dangerous term, “Student Mobility.” This refers to the phenomenon of students changing schools for reasons other than grade promotion. Frequent movement of students from school to school puts those students at greater risk for academic and behavioral problems. Many drop-out students have been victims of frequent school change. Housing is the most important issue that must be addressed with this critical problem. Often times a family moves due housing being cheaper for the family. When this movement occurs, and schools end up with a 40 to 60 percent mobility rate, the quality of the education for all students in the system are impacted. With being in Real Estate for 40-plus years and raising several kids, I know how impor-

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Is it a buyers market or a sellers market? When we have more than a six-month supply of homes, it’s a buyers market. If we have a 5 months supply or less than it’s a sellers market. So technically, based on current inventory levels, it is a sellers market. But really the market is a little funky right now. The market has improved greatly over the past year and comparing the first quarter of this year to Q1 of 2013, the median sales price has gone up 14 percent in Forsyth County. Not too shabby to say the least, but sales are flat.

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Northside Total Joint Specialists opens in Alpharetta Carmichael Consulting has ribbon cutting event ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Carmichael Consulting Solutions and the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 24 at their new offices in Alpharetta. Tyler Jones, owner, said the company offers information technology services. “We have deep roots in Alpharetta and we are glad to be in the heart of Alpharetta,” Jones said. The offices are located at 319 North Main Street in Alpharetta. On May 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m., Carmichael will host a free lunch and learn – “Security 101.” The event will cover basics of securing information electronically and how to better protect yourself from electronic threats. Call 678-719-9671 or email info@carmichaelconsulting.net for more information.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Northside Total Joint Specialists announced its new Alpharetta location. The full-service practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee conditions. The practice is led by Dr. Jon Minter, an expert in the surgical management of hip and highly complex arthritis disease. “We look forward to providing every patient with individual, quality patient care and to improving their quality of life,” said Minter. Northside Total Joint Specialists is at 3400-C Old Milton Parkway, Suite 290, in Alpharetta. For information, call 770-667-4343.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Big Vaults, a portable storage and moving company, announced the opening of a third location in Alpharetta. This makes the company one of the largest moving and storage providers in the metro Atlanta area. Big Vaults, with headquarters in Buckhead, is part of Truck and i, a national moving company started by Colombian businessman Carlos Urrea. Big Vaults employs over 30 people and has two other warehouse locations in Buckhead and Norcross.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Because of his leadership skills and mission to advance patient-centered care and quality for patients, Donald E. Wells has been awarded Emory Healthcare’s 2014 Second Century Award for Emory Johns Creek Hospital (called the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Legacy Award). Wells was honored recently at the ninth annual Second Century Awards dinner and ceremony at the Atlanta History Center. He served as executive director of Emory University Hospital for seven years, director of business development for Emory Healthcare for five years and chair of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital board of directors for seven years. Wells helped instill Emory Johns Creek’s focus on quality and patient-centered care, leading efforts to recruit top staff and build a partnership between the hospital and the Johns Creek community.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — MBM eHealthCare Solutions has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier to provide technology security services to Premier alliance members. The new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of the special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier. This agreement offers Premier members a full range of HIPAA-compliant security services and innovative solutions that meet the information security needs of the health care industry. Services offered include Web application scanning, penetration testing, risk assessments, audits, remediation, vulnerability management, risk management and products.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, the office of Dr. Brett S. Silverman, announced the opening of its new office at 4205 North Point Parkway, Building D in Alpharetta. Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of smiles using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in longlasting smiles. For more information, visit www.acfdga.com or call 678-389-9000.

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offer. Bring your family, especially mom, to spend Saturday evening sampling delicious appetizers, entrées and desserts from dozens of local restaurants. Jam out to live performers on the main stage or visit the Artists Market and take a peek at work from local artists. Don’t miss out on the fantastically fun Kids Zone with face painting, inflatables, hamster balls, Mother's Day Arts and Crafts and more. Watch talented artists compete in the 2nd Annual Chalk Walk Competition. For adults, check out the craft beer and wine tasting inside the Forsyth Conference

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COLORS FESTIVAL OF ARTS

The 24th annual Colors Festival of Arts will be held in Roswell’s Historic Town Square and will feature artists displaying their art and musicians performing throughout the day. A variety of food vendors will be present as well. The event is sponsored by the Roswell Junior Woman’s Club, and is a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 10 – 11. Corner of Atlanta Street and Marietta Highway, Roswell. Please visit visitroswellga.com.

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The Chattahoochee Nature Center hosts its annual Rockin’ at the River Gala. Enjoy music, food, drink and nature in support of the CNC and its mission. There will be live music, as well as both live and silent auctions. May 10. 6:30 p.m. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org. Enjoy the excitement of the Kentucky Derby right here in Alpharetta with the Down Home Derby at the In Your Dreams Farm. The sixth annual Down Home Derby will benefit the Child Development Association, and will feature live music, food and drink and live and silent auction. Boots, hats and bow tie attire. 5 – 11 p.m. May 3. 17875 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. Please call 770992-4339 or visit cdakids. org.

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percent of race proceeds and donations benefit the Emory ALS Center. 7:30 a.m. May 3. 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming. Please call 678-491-0639 or visit fiestarunga.com. The fifth annual Drake Walk to benefit local nonprofit organization The Drake House, presented by DataScan consists of 1 mile and 5k routes that go through beautiful historic downtown Roswell. The walk starts and ends at the Roswell United Methodist Church. Entry cost for individuals is $15; families pay $30 and groups of 10 or more pay $10 each. There will be lots of fun for the whole family at the finish line festival, including entertainment, food, music, and raffles. There are still sponsorship opportunities available. Registration required in advance or on the day of the walk. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 3. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770587-4712 ext. 307 or visit thedrakehouse.org.

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BUCKHEAD SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce its Fifth Annual Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival coming up in Atlanta.

Center. From fine dining to on-the-go, there is a flavor for everyone to enjoy. 4 – 8 p.m. May 10. 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming. Please call 770-781-4110 or visit unitedwayforsyth. com/flavors_2014.php.

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endurance runners will want to participate in the 15k distance. The Fiesta 15k/5k Challenge is the perfect way to kickoff Cinco de Mayo. The race brings everyone out for a morning of health and fitness, awareness for ALS, and celebrating life. 100

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‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’

The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” an adaptation of the novel by E.B. White, in which Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig become unlikely friends. Show times vary. April 10 – May 25. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

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FORSYTH CENTURY CHALLENGE

The Forsyth Century Challenge will be the best ride of your life. Forsyth County has the best roads and breathtaking scenery for avid cyclists. The course has a 17, 32, 67 and 100 mile loop, and full SAG support throughout the ride. Come out and enjoy the great ride and the festivities after the event. We will have a variety of food, great rest stops, music, raffles and a lot of fun. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 4. 4155 Drew Road, Cumming. Please call 678-222-8744 or visit runsignup.com.

The JCSO presents “Classic Hollywood!” The performance will feature pieces heard in classic movie scores, from “Star Wars” to “James Bond” to “Gone with the Wind.” 8 p.m. May 10. The Theater at Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-748-5802 or visit johnscreeksymphony.org.

“YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART”

A brunch and fashion show to benefit Hadassah's Women's Heart Health Programs. Featuring guest speaker Dr. Marlene Blaise, cardiologist. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 4. 4100 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-3909353.

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Move-up buying gets easier By EVE JONES Many homeowners have been sitting idly, biding their time for the right moment to buy a larger, more upgraded home. Until very recently, move-up buying seemed

impossible since home prices were declining and home sales were slow. The market has transitioned where the values in North Atlanta are steadily improving and homes are selling in less time. So, now move-up

buyers are faced with the possibility of a quick sale on their own home, but have nowhere to land without using temporary housing. There are ways to buy first and sell your current home later. Strong buyers with good

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credit and assets may qualify to buy their new home, using a first and second mortgage. Later, in their preferred timeframe, they would be able to sell the original home - ultimately using the proceeds to eliminate that second mortgage. There are even lending options called renovation loans for buying fixer-uppers without having to sacrifice a lot of cash. A new gourmet kitchen, luxury master bath or a needed addition are all possible utilizing this product. Sounds complicated but, it is not with the right Realtor® and lender team in place and it can make long-term financial sense as well. Some of the

higher price points are still a bit soft in certain areas, offering buyers good values. And, as market values continue to appreciate, the greater basis of a higher priced home, provides opportunities for enhanced gains once that home sells years down the road. Of course, it is not a guarantee but, worth consideration. The first step is to contact an experienced, licensed Realtor® who can connect you with a qualified lending professional. Working together, you can establish your home value, loan amount qualification, target communities for purchase and expected prices. Next, the fun part begins… finding your dream home! –Eve Jones, Harry Norman Realtors

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Five common questions about multiple offers By ANDREA CUENY Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The market is buzzing about multiple offers for properties in all price ranges throughout the North Fulton area. Residential properties and land lots are not just seeing multiple offers, but often sell above the listing price. 1) Will I receive multiple offers? Keep in mind that just because your neighbor received multiple offers does not necessarily mean you will as well. Each property is unique. Lot

size, upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms, age of systems, exterior, elevation and landscaping all influence how quickly a property may sell … and of course list price, marketing and negotiations all factor in. 2) I have multiple offers which one do I take? If you do receive multiple offers, think through and discuss with your REALTOR® the best options on how to handle this situation. Sometimes it is best to call for highest and best offer by a certain time. But other times that can scare off the buyers and you are left with no

offers or buyers. Understand the risk and reward associated with how you handle multiple offers. Your experienced REALTOR® will be able to counsel you through this with options and various scenarios. As you may prepare to put your property on the market or maybe already have your property on the market, here are some points to consider if your property does receive multiple offers: 3) Should I take a back-up offer? Some would consider a back-up offer additional insurance on selling your

property. The reality is that you just never know if that first buyer may terminate for one reason or another. Having back up offers gives you peace of mind in knowing that you do not have to continue to show your home, go through the contract and negotiation process and hopefully you have sold your home to this buyer or the next. 4) May I counter all offers if I receive multiple offers? Talk with your real estate profes-

sional, but keep in mind you can only sell your house to one buyer at a time. 5) Is there a specific way to handle multiple offers? No, there is not a set procedure on how multiple offers are handled. It is important to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® share with you the various options and ways to handle the situation so that you capture the best possible price and terms in selling your home.

Record numbers so far in 2014 By BILL RAWLINGS Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office - Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The spring market is here and we are off to a great start here at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. We have already set record numbers thus far in the year and we are looking forward to a great rest of 2014. As inventory is low and demand in the market rises, buyers are experiencing multiple offer situations. Here are a few tips that will help you navigate through this process. As a buyer you will first want to sell your home. Many complications can arise if you have not already done so, causing the seller to go with a different buyer in a multiple offer situation. As a knowledgeable buyer you will also need to review the comparable sales and make the highest offer you can with the fewest contingencies. If you are able, offer slightly above the list price to try to make your offer more desirable. Also, have your agent contact the

listing agent representing the seller to see what terms would be ideal for the seller. For example, maybe the seller needs Rawlings to stay in the home through the end of the school year. Meeting this request can raise your offer to the top of the list. Next, make sure you get a pre-approval from your lender prior to making the offer. By doing this you are making the sellers feel more secure about your financing. This may also set you apart from other’s bidding on the home. By applying these steps you will be able to secure the home of your dreams and be able to compete in a multiple offer situation. Should you want help negotiating through this challenging market, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the market expert in my office for your neighborhood.

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Landscaping tips for home sellers Curb appeal is crucial to making a positive first impression when putting your home on the market. Often, landscaping is overlooked or underdone in preparing a home for sale. An attractive and wellmaintained landscape can add value to your home, and leave buyers wanting to see more. Here are some tips: Start early for pruning and trimming. About a month before listing your home, ask a qualified landscaper to shape and trim overgrown shrubs, bushes and trees. Any plant-

Protecting ash trees from an invasive pest (NAPSI)—There’s good news for homeowners who have ash trees on their property. There is a simple way to protect this valuable tree. In addition to creating a beautiful landscape, the benefit from a mature, healthy ash tree is about $217 a year in increased property value, air quality, cooling in summer, reduced heating costs and more, according to the National Tree Benefit Calculator. However, they can be vulnerable to what some consider the most devastating of all invasive insect tree pests of the last 20 years—the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetle native to Asia that was introduced to North America in 2002. EAB larvae live under the bark of the ash tree and feed on the tree’s transport tissue, starving the tree of nutrients. EAB has already destroyed tens of millions of trees. In fact, most trees with EAB die in a few short years after the onset of symptoms. Fortunately, one particular trunk injection treatment from Arborjet, administered by a professional applicator, will protect ash trees against EAB for up to two years, in many cases even if the trees are currently under attack. Homeowners can look for a number of signs to identify EAB in ash trees, including a thinning canopy (upper layers of leaves), branches sprouting low on the trunk, bark that peels easily with lines appearing underneath, small Dshaped holes in the bark, and increased woodpecker damage. For more information, visit www.arborjet.com.

ings which are supposed to be “layered” should not be growing into each other. Bushes should not grow above the bottom of window frames, nor be touching the side of the house. Trees which are overgrown and may be blocking light into the house, or blocking the view of the home from the street may benefit from strategic branch removal. Be careful in your pruning and use common sense; The last thing you want is for the plants to be so severely cut back so all that is left is leggy stems and bare

branches. If done properly, the plants will have a little time to recover and green up around the edges. Tend to flower beds and edging. Tidy up any unsightly perennials and edge the beds for a clean and professional look. Consider planting a few flats of annuals for some spring color to accent your beautiful yard. Lay down new mulch or pine straw in all beds so that the yard looks fresh and well maintained. Pressure wash the drive-

way, walkway, porches and patios. Invest in a new doormat and a pot of colored flowers on each side of the front door to make the entry inviting and warm. Stay away from patterned front door mats, and instead go for something simple like a coir mat. Make sure to buy the appropriate size for the width of the door. Follow these tips and buyers will instantly get the impression that your home is inviting, clean and well cared for and they will be longing to get inside to see more.

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Tips on organizing your closets like a pro (NAPSI)—Any time of year can be the right time to give your closets the once-over. A well-organized closet space offers several benefits. For starters, you can save time when you can find the items you are looking for. That can also mean less stress and more time to enjoy with family and friends. To help, here are some tips from EasyClosets—an online provider of do-it-yourself custom organization systems for all areas of the home. • Closets can be easily overrun with clothes, shoes and jackets that you no longer wear or are out of season and are taking up valuable space. Rotating your wardrobe with the season and purging items keeps everything organized and gives your closet some space to breathe. • When it comes to the closet space itself, create dedicated areas for specific types of items so you will know where to find them—and where to put them away—every time. • Position shelves, hanging rods and drawers in a convenient location that makes it simple to get to items that are used frequently. • Then use your closet’s top shelves to store off-season or seldomused items, including hats, luggage and extra bedding. • In the master bedroom closet, organize your belts, ties or scarves with pull-out racks that keep items separated and accessible. • In your kids’ closets, you can make it easier to keep things orderly with baskets and shelves placed within their reach. Wire baskets will let your little ones see what’s inside. Double up on hanging rods to maximize space and make clothing items more visible. As they grow, you can move or remove the adjustable rods. • To organize your entryway closet, create zones by dedicating baskets, hooks and shelves to each family member. Use them to store jackets, shoes, hats, bags, the dog’s leash and seasonal items. • If you want to get your closets organized right away, EasyClosets offers products that are custom made in one business day and shipped to your home. The company even has an intuitive online design tool to make space planning quick and easy for homeowners. Complimentary design service is also available, allowing customers to have an expert review their plan or create it for them. Upgrading to a custom closet can increase the quality and value of your home. Plus, you can save up to 50 percent by designing and installing the organizers yourself. To learn more, visit www.easyclosets.com.

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Roswell Cycling Festival rolls through city By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Cycling Festival celebrated its 13 year, and almost finished out of the rain. The men’s professional bikers

pedaled through the sometimes heavy rain to conclude a daylong event filled with cycling activities for the entire family. Hundreds once again lined Canton Street and its environs to watch some of the best cyclists in the country

The leaders are neck and neck with little margin for error.

Indulging in some backyard banter during the races are, from left, Ralph Bornheim, Don Howard, Jeff Hamling and Gary Markwell.

race literally elbow to elbow down city streets. Some came to cheer friends and family, others to watch the action from a veranda with a cold beverage in hand. The Roswell Criterium is as much

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a social event as a sporting event, and Canton Street restaurants do quite well. It is also a time and place where politicians and the politically active meet during one of North Fulton’s premier spring events.

Not only to the winner belong the spoils, but also the obligatory post-race interview.

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6 local teams earn spots in state baseball playoffs By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Six local teams begin action in the state baseball playoffs this week, with four North Fulton AAAAAA teams taking on opponents from Gwinnett County. The first round playoff games are scheduled to begin Friday with doubleheaders, with a third game if needed set for Saturday. Defending state champion Milton won the Region 5-AAAAAA championship and will be at home in the first

round against North Gwinnett, the No. 4 team from Region 7. The Eagles finished the season with a 12-2 region record, 19-7 overall. Milton won its last seven games in succession and is ranked third in AAAAAA. North Gwinnett brings a 14-12 record into the state playoffs, going 9-7 in region play. Johns Creek placed second in Region 6 behind unbeaten and state No. 1-ranked Lambert, and will host Brookwood in the first round. The Gladiators finished 10-4 in the region and 14-11 overall, with Brook-

wood taking third in Region 8 at 11-5, 14-12 overall. Roswell finished third in Region 5 at 9-5, ending the season 16-10 overall. The Hornets were tied with Walton going into the final two games of the season, but lost 2-1 and 4-0 to the Raiders, who placed second behind Milton. The Hornets play at Mill Creek, which was second in Region 7 at 124, 16-10 overall. Roswell reached the championship series last year against Milton, losing in extra innings in the decisive third game of the series. Chattahoochee closed out its

Concorde Fire U15 girls win region championship NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Concorde Fire U15 ECNL team showed hard work and dedication as they won the Southeast Conference region championship and head to the national finals in June. In back, from left, are Jozy Morche, Kameron Downs, Brittany Colangelo, T.J. Anderson, Susannah Cole, Bonnie Shea, Abigail Mitchell, Mollie Belisle and Alex Melnyk. In front are Angeline Daly, Nicole Aussin, Sarah Eskew, Kayla Ruiz, Emma Wood, Mollie Williams and Madison Murnin.

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season with a 13-6 victory over Johns Creek to take third in Region 6 at 8-6 behind Lambert and Johns Creek. The Cougars play at Grayson in the first round. The Rams placed second in Region 8 with a 13-3 record, 17-9 overall. The Milton-North Gwinnett series winner will face either Grayson or Chattahoochee in the second round, with a doubleheader scheduled for May 7 and the third game if needed the next day. The Roswell-Mill Creek winner will

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Cambridge golf teams head to state championships Girls, boys win regions MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge High School boys’ and girls’ golf teams picked up region championship wins last week and will move on to the state tournaments in May. The girls’ team won its second consecutive region championship April 24 in impressive fashion. They defeated runner-up Creekview High School by 30 shots, 225-255. The team was led by region medalist junior Payton Schanen, who shot a one over par (73). Juniors Sabrina Long (74) and Rachel Dai (78) also were named to the All-Region team along with Schanen. Junior Tiffany Elam (83) finished sixth overall, and freshman Heather Kipniss was the alternate. The boys’ team defeated

From left are Cambridge girls’ golf coach Peter Vajda, junior Rachel Dai, junior Payton Schanen, junior Sabrina Long, freshman Heather Kipniss, junior Tiffany Elam and coach Sara Klein. Kell High School earlier in the week by 10 shots. The team had its lowest score all season with a score of 308. This same group shot 325 last year – an improvement

of 17 shots. The Bears were led by senior Chris Meyer and junior Ryan Stachler, who both shot 76, followed by Austin Redick at 77 and Thomas Pettigrew at 79 for a team score

From left are Cambridge boys’ golf coach Peter Vajda, freshman Brad Plaziak, junior Ryan Stachler, senior Chris Meyer, senior Thomas Pettigrew, senior Leland Dunwoodie, sophomore Austin Redick, sophomore Sutton Dunwoodie and coach Bob Bordas. of 308. The girls qualify for the state tournament to be held Monday, May 19 at Jones Creek Country Club in Au-

gusta, Ga. The boys play that same day at Bartram Trail in Augusta. —Jonathan Copsey

Ambush girls win Conyers soccer tourney NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Ambush girls’ U11 team won the RYSA tournament in Conyers on Feb. 23. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Abby Creasy, Chloe Ford, Kayla Stern, Rachel McGowan, Abby Fields, Abby Rose, Lily Singer and Danielle Baptiste. In back are coach Nadine Kezebou, Amanda Klein, Rachel Fike, Margaux Guillet, Nia Worrell and Imani Ratliff. – Staff

Ambush soccer tryouts begin soon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club and the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department invite kids to the 2014-2015 Alpharetta Ambush tryouts. Registration to tryout begins May 1. Alpharetta Ambush, one of the premier soccer programs in the metro Atlanta area, has an experienced, licensed coaching staff, organized administrative staff and tremendous facilities. The tryout fee is $10 per player (non-refundable) and includes a T-shirt (while supplies last). Age groups and dates of tryouts:

• U8 Pre-Academy evaluations – May 27-28 • U9 to U13 tryouts – May 27-29 • U14 to U19 tryouts – June 3-5 Specific times for each age group will be announced closer to the tryout dates. Tryouts will be held at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Road. Ambush offers programs for youth players ages 6 to 18. For more information, visit the Alpharetta Ambush website at www.alpharettaambush.org/ tryouts. —Jonathan Copsey

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Local author publishes ninth novel By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Many authors consider themselves lucky when they publish just one book. For Roswell resident Lee Gimenez, he recently published his ninth. Titled “The Sigma Conspiracy,” the novel is a prequel to his last book, “The Washington Ultimatum.” Both books focus on the series character, J.T. Ryan. The thriller focuses on Ryan as a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who travels internationally to uncover the ploys of a powerful organization of industrialists known as Alliance. “It is incredible how much

information you can find about the lives of these agents just by the Internet,” Gimenez said. “But I usually do extensive research through books and interviews as well. I’ve also been influenced by my time in the United States Army and work with different corporations.” Gimenez was initially a science fiction writer, but gradually took more interest in thrillers. “There is definitely a wider audience for thrillers,” Gimenez said. Gimenez is working on a new series and is an active member of International Thriller Writers Association and Science Fiction Writers of America.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday May 12, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-14-09 Jones Alley Right of Way Abandonment Consideration of abandonment of the Jones Alley Right of Way for vehicular traffic while maintaining pedestrian access. The alley is located between Old Roswell Street and Main Street within Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR STAGE, SOUND AND LIGHTS FOR CITY SPECIAL EVENTS BID #14-023 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the rental of stage, sound and lights for several special events including, but not limited to, consultation, set-up and breakdown of the stage and equipment and the technician team during the event. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, May 1, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Roswell holds Day of Prayer ROSWELL, Ga. – President Abraham Lincoln declared Sept. 26, 1861 a National Day of Prayer and Fasting saying, “It is fit and becoming in all people, at all times, to acknowledge and revere the Supreme Government of God; to bow in humble submission...” The residents of Roswell will gather in remembrance of this annual event May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. Each year, the event is held at the Faces of War Memorial behind Roswell City Hall. During the prayer ceremony, local leaders – political, spiritual and otherwise – will lead prayers for the country. Rev. Neville Billy, of Roswell, who leads the effort, said the day was a time for “concerned citizens in every state in America to pray for our nation’s financial, moral and spiritual crisis, affecting all Americans.” This year’s honorary

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What: Roswell Day of Prayer When: 12-1 p.m. May 1 Where: 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Ga. chairperson for the National Day of Prayer Task Force is Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of the globally respected Dr. Billy Graham. “Over the years, the Day of Prayer in Roswell has been well attended by people from all sectors of our city, from senators to seniors, mayors to moms, councilors to contractors and military to media,” Billy said. The Roswell prayer event will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Roswell City Hall, Faces of War Memorial, 38 Hill St., Roswell. In case of rain, the prayer will be held in City Hall. —Jonathan Copsey

likely draw No. 1 Lambert (260) in the second round, with Lambert hosting Dacula in the first round. The Johns Creek-Brookwood winner will play either Mountain View or Lassiter in the second round. Mountain View (22-4) won Region 8 and is ranked fourth in AAAAAA. Lassiter (11-15) tied Etowah (20-7) for fourth in Region 5 at 8-6, taking the tiebreaker thanks to two wins over Etowah during the season.

Blessed Trinity went 12-1 in 6-AAA to take the region championship, finishing 19-7 overall. The Titans host Jackson, which also went 19-7 and finished fourth in Region 8-AAA at 9-5. Friday’s doubleheader is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. If the Titans advance to the second round, they would be at home against either Sonoraville, the No. 3 team from 5-AAA, or North Hall, the No. 2 team from 7-AAA. King’s Ridge dropped its final game of the season to Gordon Lee 13-7 to finish second in its 6-A sub-region at 16-4 behind Mount Paran

Christian, which was 20-0 in region play. The Tigers, who are 20-4 overall, were ranked second in the state among Class A private school teams going into the final week of the season, but could drop to third behind Mount Paran. Eagle’s Landing Christian was ranked first going to the final week. King’s Ridge will be at home in the first round Friday against an opponent to be determined after the final power rankings are released. The Tigers would play a second round series on their home field if they advance.

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Schools: Continued from Page 13 Georgia public schools have been evaluated based on the 100-point College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCPRI), the alphabet soup acronym that replaced the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandate. In 2012, Georgia was one of only 10 states in the nation that earned a waiver from the much maligned NCLB standards, which aimed to have all students proficient in reading and math by 2015. The NCLB law was passed in 2001, and after a decade of implementation made little impact on student achievement – other than to show most schools failed to hit goals. With the CCRPI, the goal was to take into consider-

Traffic: Continued from Page 4 timings. But a Sunday during the holiday season has different traffic than any other Sunday.” This will change, he said. It can also shorten the time to fix problems. Before, the city would have to rely on residents calling 911 to report a problem – such as an accident or a light malfunctioning. Then 911 would call either emergency services or

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ation other factors that make a school successful, not just one annual test as was the case with NCLB. Schools now are judged on a weighted scale that includes not only academic achievement and yearto-year progress, but also the graduation rate and efforts to close the achievement gap. Schools receive additional points if they have a significant number of economically disadvantaged students, English learner students and students with special needs. Schools also receive points for making extra efforts in encouraging students to participate in college and career readiness programs. “The CCRPI uses a variety of metrics that are more meaningful in measuring school performance,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. “It’s also aligned with our strategic

goals of improving graduation rates and preparing students for college or the workforce.” This year, the performance bar was raised, placing more emphasis on year-to-year progress. Student achievement now counts for 60 points – down from 70 points last year. Progress now accounts for 25 points – up from 15 points last year. The new weighting, say school officials, better evaluates a school’s efforts to improve each year. Another change this year is giving schools more credit for graduating students in four years, instead of five. Last year, four- and fiveyear graduation rates received the same weight. Currently, there are no punitive measures for schools with low scores, according to a spokesman from the state.

transportation workers. Now, the system will automatically report issues, and workers in the control room will be able to see the issues in real time themselves. Roswell has been building the system since 2008. Jointly funded with the federal government, Roswell’s part of the project totaled $196,524. The construction of the project was federally funded at 100 percent, with Roswell’s portion at $1,321,974. The project concept and design was conducted by URS Corporation and con-

structed by R.J. Haynie and Associates Inc. In Alpharetta, the entire project was installed and paid for by the state, said Pete Sewczwicz, Alpharetta transportation director. This system is the second adaptive control system on a state road in Georgia. It is also the second multijurisdictional adaptive control in the state. “This will make a difference in our lives,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. “We can spend more time doing things we enjoy and less time waiting for a light to change.”

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR Main Street (SR 9) Operational Improvements Winthrope Park Drive to Winthrope Chase Drive Project: P.I. No. 0010870 BID No. 14-024 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for Main Street Operational Improvements including, but not limited to, minor widening and restriping to convert approximately 1800 feet of right turn lane into a through lane and provide a two way left turn lane. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Project Manual will be available for download on Thursday, May 1, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation website, http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/thesource/Pages/home.aspx. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR WEBB BRIDGE PARK LOWER FIELD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID #14-022 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for WEBB BRIDGE PARK LOWER FIELD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, asphalt pavement preservation, clearing and grubbing, grading, delivery and installation of storm sewer system materials, installation of concrete header curb, bioretention cell installation, grassing, erosion control, and work related to the installation of stormwater treatment facilities. The location of the work is at Webb Bridge Park, 4780 Webb Bridge Road, within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, May 1, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR WILLS PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER STALL CLEANING BID #14-021 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for Wills Park Equestrian Center Stall Cleaning. The scope of service requires the contractor to provide labor and supplies necessary for the cleaning of the stalls, providing containers for the shavings/manure, and the removal and disposal of the waste. The facility is located at 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, May 1, 2014, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. A Mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014, beginning promptly at 10 AM, at the Park Services Office at 11915 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The City will only accept bids from bidders who have attended this pre-bid meeting. For more information, please contact Abby Shipp of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Continued from Page 1 won’t discuss prices yet. Michael Davis, service development manager for NAP, said there are 1,400 firm letters of interest for the 101 Monte Hewitt homes on Avalon property. Sotheby’s International Realty, the leasing agency, received more than 900 letters of interest in the first three weeks of solicitation. “We’re still six months away from opening. We just don’t know yet what sort of numbers these properties are going to generate,” Davis said. Avalon officials did say they expect the250 luxury units above the retail to start around $2 per square foot. One bedroom units will range from around 812 square feet to 1,100 square feet. The twobedroom, 2.5 bath units range from 1,200 square feet to 1,789 square feet. Likewise, Monte Hewitt Homes has not yet set home values for the 22 single-family homes and some 75 courtyard attached-homes planned. With around 1,500 letters of interest in hand and construction more than a year away, the company has not been able to establish value yet. The 108,000 square feet of office loft space above retail is 54 percent pre-leased. Even the architect is moving in. Lamar Wakefield of Wakefield Beasley and Associates will relocate corporate offices from Norcross to a prime spot with 3,200 square feet overlooking the central fountain of Avalon. Retail Avalon space begins at $32 per square foot and tops at $45 a square foot. Most shells for retailers to finish are around 225 square feet. It will also be a gigabyte community, which means for $99 a month, anyone can have a gigabyte of data online, some of the fastest speeds commercially available. Speaking to his guests at the topping out party, Toro said they were surrounded by the first $370 million of investment coming up out of the ground. It is all for what Toro calls “experiential lifestyle.” People won’t come to just shop or just eat at one of Avalon’s “killer” restaurants. Instead it will all be part of an Avalon experience that in turn pampers, amazes and spoils visitors and residents alike. And there is more to come. When the market is ready, another $350 million in Class

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Star-studded affair: From left are Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Sen. Brandon Beach, Integrated Care CEO Chris Aubrecht, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Alpharetta City Council member Michael Cross.

The final girder of Avalon was raised April 23 amid great ceremony. Avalon will open Oct. 30. A office space is ready for development. Alpharetta officials also are negotiating a public-private partnership in a five-star hotel and convention center. “No one has been more supportive than the city of Alpharetta,” Toro said. “That didn’t mean they made it easy for us though. But they helped make it great.” Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle in turn had words of praise for Avalon.

Crews are hard at work finishing the Avalon development for a fall opening. “It is just one more great thing – a marvelous thing – that makes this city a special place,” Belle Isle said. Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann echoed those thoughts calling Avalon “one more piece of the puzzle” that generates tax revenue, creates jobs and attracts more jobs and development to Fulton County.

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“Avalon will generate $21 million in sales tax alone. Another $4.5 million in property taxes and $2.1 million for the hotel-motel tax will come from Avalon. When you have to deal with Fulton County’s $100 million shortfall and cutting much needed services, you can really appreciate what Avalon has done here,” Hausmann said.

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HomeStretch 5K draws 1,000 runners Supports homeless families

ROSWELL, Ga. – More than 1,000 runners set out March 29 to run the river, as part of the annual Choate Construction Run the River 2014 5K/10K. This 13th annual race benefited HomeStretch, which helps Georgia’s homeless families get back on their feet. The fast-paced USATF-certified course began at St. Andrew Church on Riverside Road in Roswell and wound its way along the Chattahoochee River to the finish line. Top male and female winners overall in the 10K category included 13-year-old Benjamin LeBlanc with a finish time of 35:25.4

Computer: Continued from Page 12 “Twenty-four percent of those in STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] jobs are women,” said Alstrom. “That’s actually high. Only 11 percent of women graduate with a STEM degree.” She said Georgia Tech is one of the best universities for having women in its programs. In addition to the technical aspects, there are plenty of historical artifacts. Museum

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. ►► Nicholas Leon Webb, 25, of Hickory Mill Lane, Milton, was arrested April 11 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Jonas Ray Berrios, 19, of Bethany Creek Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 11 on Bethany Bend in Milton

and Lauren Giles, 33, who finished at 40:23.5. The top male and female winners overall for the 5K race were Jonathan Gomez, age 19, at 17:06.3 and Katie McClay, age 26, who finished the race at 19:31.9. Master winners for the 10K included Brad Slavens at 36:17 and Christina Evans at 42:46. Master winners for the 5K were John Roberts with a time of 18:03 and Mary Richards at 22:59. Trophies were awarded to the top finishers, and winners in age categories were recognized as well. For a full list of race results, visit www. runtheriver.org/race-results.htm. Roswell-based HomeStretch endeavors to assist homeless families in reaching stability in housing, employment, finances and general family well-being. A comprehensive program of support-

founder Lonnie Mimms has collected paper memos and notes stemming back to 1974 between Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, when they first started working on computers and as they started their fledgling company and hired on new talent – including welcoming on recently graduated Steve Ballmer, who only left the company last year. “This is as original as it gets,” Mimms said. There is also a stressing of the “maker movement” that is coming back. Users are taking up the soldering iron and for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Irvi D. De Jesus Juanpedro, 19, of Worthington Hills Manor, Roswell, was arrested April 12 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, reckless driving, speeding and suspended license. ► ► Jackeline Anne King, 25, of Weatherburne Drive, Roswell, was arrested April 12 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and drugs not kept in original container.

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ive services, including one-on-one case management with experienced social workers, life skills education, volunteer mentoring and affordable and safe quality housing, provides the foundation for families to look at what root causes led to homelessness. “There are so many families in need in our community, particularly families with dependent children who live just below the poverty line and struggle daily to make ends meet,” said HomeStretch Executive Director Rose Burton. “Thanks to our many generous supporters and donors, we were able to help 138 North Fulton family members regain stability in 2013. We intend to help even more families in 2014.” For more information, visit www. homestretch.org.

learning programming to build their own computers, robots or machines. One example of this is “Raspberry PI,” an unassuming, tiny circuit board. This little computer was designed to teach children how to program computers. Alstrom said many of the displays in the museum were created using Raspberry

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This year’s exhibit space will be four times larger than last year. The popular retrogaming area and introduction to soldering activity will be available again, along with a number of vendors, keynote speakers and workshop experiences. “LINK” and the Apple Pop

Up Museum will be held this weekend in conjunction with the Vintage Festival, May 3 and 4. Doors open at 10 a.m. both days. The museum is located at Kings Market Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 200, Roswell, Ga., 30076. For more information, visit them online at www.computermuseumofamerica.com.

DEATH NOTICES Morgan Broms, 72, of Atlanta, passed away April 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Helen Heath Cashin, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away April 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Richard S. Davis, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away April 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rose Kelan Ellis, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away April 14, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Willard E. Hoffman, 69, of Roswell, passed away April 14, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Catherine Love St. Claire, 64, of Woodstock, passed away April 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Alice Gunter, 80, of Gainesville, passed away April 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ray Stuart, 76, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ann Krumwiede, 91, of Marietta, passed away April 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Virginia Vieweg, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away April 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Sean Edward Vollrath, 19, of Cumming, passed away April 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Douglas Homer Hassell, 58, of Cleveland, passed away April 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Thanh Thi Hoang, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away April 18, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lisa Marie Berquist Polk, 43, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Edward F. Scarbrough, 39, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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