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Solicitor general, two state legislature FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County election officials were impressed with the more than 20 percent voter participation in the most recent May 20 primary election.
“We had better than 20 percent, which is really good, and the poll workers had a really good day,” said Barbara Luth, Forsyth County super-
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How Forsyth County voted District 27 State Senate * Jack S. Murphy — 6,975 votes, 37.45 percent * Michael E. Williams — 6,400 votes, 34.36 percent * Lauren W. McDonald III — 5,250 votes, 28.19 percent District 26 State House * Geoff Duncan — 3,610 votes, 60.84 percent * Tom Knox — 2,324 votes, 39.16 percent District 24 State House * Mark D. Hamilton — 3,749 votes, 58.82 percent * Sheri D. Gilligan — 2,625 votes, 41.18 percent
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Man charged with armed robbery FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested an armed robber on May 20. Arno C. Lamb III, 30, was charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in reference to a gas station armed robbery. On May 13, between 8:20 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., a man later identified as Lamb, entered the Chevron store at 3275
Dahlonega Highway in Cumming carrying a “semi-automatic style handgun” and demanded cash. Lamb alLAMB III legedly took about $2,000 in cash during the robbery.
Sheriff’s deputies say Lamb displayed the handgun the entire time he was in the store. A man and his father had pulled into the gas station as Lamb was walking out of the store. They told deputies the robber had his hat pulled down low and wore sunglasses and black gloves. Lamb was taken to Forsyth County Jail and is awaiting trial.
District 22 State House * Sam Moore — 687 votes, 43.23 percent * Wesley E. “Wes” Cantrell — 570 votes, 35.87 percent * Meagan C. Biello — 332 votes, 20.89 percent Forsyth County Solicitor General * Donna Gopaul — 7,530 votes, 41.10 percent * Bill Finch — 5,757 votes, 31.43 percent * Susan Zereini — 5,032 votes, 27.47 percent District 3 Forsyth County Commission * Todd Levent — 2,589 votes, 64.20 percent * David Hole — 1,444 votes, 35.71 percent District 1 Forsyth County Board of Education * Ann Crow — 2,004 votes, 55.74 percent * Amanda Nixon — 801 votes, 22.28 percent * Mark Weiss — 790 votes, 21.97 percent Forsyth County Schools bond referendum * Yes — 13,632 votes, 63.61 percent * No — 7,800 votes, 36.39 percent
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Eight caught in meth busts FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Earlier this month, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office conducted two separate drug search warrants and charged eight people in the meth busts. The search warrants were executed in the 5000 block of Club Drive in Cumming and in the 300 block of Brandywine Circle in Alpharetta in Forsyth County. Methamphetamine were found at both locations. The Brandywine Circle address yielded
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CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a drug store and stole $15,000 in prescriptions drugs, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 10 p.m. May 17, deputies were dispatched to Sawnee Drug Company, 2515 Business Drive, after their silent alarm was activated. When deputies arrived, they saw the interior glass door open. The outside door’s deadbolt was in the locked position, which kept it from closing. The store owner later arrived and said the cash register was untouched, but the burglar emptied three shelves of prescription medication. He said about $15,000 in
CUMMING, Ga. — A shoplifter made off with about $3,300 in designer sunglasses, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The manager of Sun Glass Hut, 410 Peachtree Parkway at the Collection shopping center told deputies the theft occurred at about 8:30 p.m. May 16. The manager said he saw several display racks empty when he was closing up, so he reviewed the video surveillance to look for any suspicious persons. He said he saw a woman with a blue jacket, yellow shirt and gray purse position herself between him and other customers. He said the camera showed
possession of methamphetamine. Alex Gonzalez was charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Vicente Garcia and Juan Bernal were each charged with possession of methamphetamine. From the Club Drive address, Patrick Mendez and Salena Ramirez-Montoya were charged with possession of methamphetamine. All are awaiting trial.
her removing Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, Ray Ban and Versace sunglasses from display racks. With the way signs are placed on the racks, he said he was unable to see the woman during the act.
Two cars broken into at Golden Corral CUMMING, Ga. — Checkbooks, iPads and laptops were some of the items missing from cars broken into at a restaurant, according to Cumming Police incident reports. An employee of Golden Corral, 2025 Marketplace Blvd., told deputies he and his coworkers drove to work in his 2006 Ford truck at about 6:15 p.m. May 9. When he went back to his truck two hours later, he said he saw his $1,300 laptop, $700 iPad and $300 prescription glasses missing. The victim was also missing three checkbooks. Deputies said the driver’s
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of Gates Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 17 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Amber Laurena Singleton, 29, was arrested May 18 on Highway 9 in Cumming for DUI, open container and no headlights. ►► Douglas J. Rakowski, 39, of Canton was arrested May 18 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for DUI. ►► James Brandon Sweatman, 27, of Old Post Court, Cumming, was arrested May 16 on Ivy Shaw Drive in Gainesville for DUI and hit and run. ►► Christopher Ochu, 34, of Millwood Road, Cumming, was arrested May 17 on Little Mill Road in Cumming for DUI, hit and run, failure to maintain lane, expired license
and obstruction of a police officer. ►► James R. Thornton, 81, of Cobble Creek Way, Cumming, was arrested May 13 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Kerry Joel Dawson, 67, of Dawsonville was arrested May 12 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway.
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‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign reinforced FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the national for “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which runs through June 1. The Georgia “Click It or Ticket” campaign started on May 20. “We will continue to make seatbelt enforcement a priority,” said Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Rainwater. Last month’s seatbelt survey showed an increase to 97 percent. Seatbelts are the most effective safety feature ever invented and have helped save thousands of lives, Rainwater said. “Sadly, one in five Americans fail to regularly wear a seatbelt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle,” he said. By maintaining the “Click It or Ticket”
brand and awareness, Rainwater said the sheriff’s office will continue to reduce seatbelt road fatalities. May 20 also kicked off the 2014 One Hundred Days of Summer HEAT in the state of Georgia. During the next 100 days, enforcement efforts are geared toward speeding enforcement, DUI/BUI enforcement and aggressive driving. The goals of both campaigns are to reduce traffic crash fatalities and reduce injuries from traffic crashes. For the first time in five years, unrestrained crash deaths have gone up nationwide. In 2012, seatbelts saved an estimated 12,174 people from dying, but another 10,335 unbuckled motorists still lost their lives. –Aldo Nahed
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JULY 22 RUNOFF ELECTION While many races were decided during the primary election, there were three local races – two state legislature races and the solicitor general race – that will be decided in a runoff on July 22. A runoff occurs when no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. State Sen. Jack Murphy,
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visor of voter registration and elections. “We have one of the highest percentage turnouts in the state,” Luth said. There were 22,606, out of 105,033 active registered voters, or 21.5 percent turnout. There were no problems reported with electronic voting machines at all, Luth said. “We had more voters come vote earlier this time than the presidential preference primary in 2012,” Luth said. “We were over 6,000 who voted early.” This was also the first time some voters had to go to a different polling location. In November, the Board of Voter Registration and Elections voted to implement precinct and polling location changes affecting the majority of voters in Forsyth County.
beat State School Superintenwho received 6,975 votes, or dent John Barge and David 37 percent, will face Michael Pennington III. Deal received Williams, who got 6,400 votes, 74 percent of the vote in Foror 34 percent of the votes. syth and 72 percent of the vote In the small district that statewide. In November, Deal covers west Forsyth, District will face off against Demo22 State House Rep. Sam cratic candidate Jason Moore received 687 Carter, grandson of votes or 43 percent former President and will face chalforsyth vo Jimmy Carter. lenger Wesley E. District 9 U.S. “Wes” Cantrell, Rep. Doug Colwho got 570 votes lins will face off or 36 percent. against Democrat Solicitor Gen:// David Vogel in eral Donna Gopaul b i t. ly / 1 g T November. received 7,530 votes Early voting for the or 41 percent and July 22 runoff election will face off against Bill starts in person on June 30 Finch, who got 5,757 votes, or and will run for three weeks, 31 percent. including Saturday July 12. In addition, a statewide There won’t be any voting on runoff to succeed retiring U.S. July 4. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will be “It will give voters who between U.S. Rep. Jack Kingsdidn’t get out the first time, ton and businessman David maybe they will come out for Perdue. the second,” Luth said. The winner will face off against Democrat Michelle Incumbents who were reNunn in November. elected May 20 include: Roswell resident Karen Forsyth County District 3 Handel received the most Commissioner Todd Levent; votes in Forsyth County — 34 Forsyth County Board of Edupercent — and 22 percent cation District 1 member Ann statewide. Crow; District 24 Rep. Mark In the state school superHamilton and District 26 Rep. intendent race, Republican Geoff Duncan. candidates Mike Buck and Also overwhelmingly apRichard Wood will face off July proved by voters — 63 percent 22. Gainesville resident Ashley — was a $195 million school Bell was Forsyth County’s top bond referendum. vote-getter with 20 percent. In addition to the July 22 Democratic state school surunoff, voters will return to the perintendent candidates in the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for runoff will be Alisha T. Morgan the general election. and Valarie Wilson. For more election informaIn the Republican govertion, visit www.forsythco.com. nor’s race, Gov. Nathan Deal
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“We had a few people who were confused, but we placed QR codes out there and telephone numbers for us to call us and a lot of people did to find out exactly where they were supposed to go,” Luth said. “We will continue to post at those schools that we used before.” Luth said that more than 120,000 precinct cards were sent out and some of them came back because people have moved, and this helped clean up the voter rolls.
CUMMING, Ga. — Renasant Bank Forsyth County made an undisclosed donation to the Fraternal Order of Police Forsyth County No. 82. The Forsyth County Fraternal Order of Police No. 82 supports projects that contribute to the quality of life for people of Forsyth County. The funds donated by the bank will purchase clothing, school supplies and book bags for poor and handicapped children in the county. Employees of Renasant Bank pay to dress down each Friday, and then donate the funds collected to a local community charity.
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tion medications and can be accessed Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Statewide, the DEA’s event turned in 10,020 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount exceeded the previous statewide total collected during the Oct. 26, 2013 take-back event, which yielded 8,283 pounds.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On April 26, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, with the assistance of CVS Pharmacy, participated in the eighth National Prescription Take-Back Initiative. “We recovered 71 pounds of expired, outdated or unused prescription medications from Forsyth County residents using this event on this specific day,” said Deputy Doug Rainwater, a spokesman for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. This was in addition to the prescription drug locker located at the South Precinct, 2985 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, behind South Forsyth High School. The prescription drug locker is for the disposal of prescrip-
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Fire department announces winners of fire safety poster contest FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department has announced the winners and runners up for the department’s 2014 Fire Safety Poster Contest. The three winners are Diego Martinez, a student at Brookwood Elementary School, Aubrey Chester, a student at Sawnee Elementary School, and Akshur Raghuram, a student at Brookwood ES. All three winners were treated to a pizza party with their class and local firefighters. The three runners up in the contest were Gibson McGee, a student at Whitlow Elementary School, and Makayla Peacock and Lainey Bayush, both students at Matt Elementary School. The three winners and three runners up will have the honor of having their artwork displayed in county buildings. The students were also recog-
nized for their poster designs by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on May 1. “We hope that the positive fire safety messages these young artists conveyed through their posters will be impactful to all who see them,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “We are certainly proud of these students, and of every
student who submitted a poster.” All third-grade students in Forsyth County public and private schools, as well as home-schooled students, were encouraged to submit their own original designs and artwork for the poster contest. This was the fourth year the contest has been held. – Katherine Tuggle
Bob Wright Scholarship winners announced CUMMING, Ga. — Sean Brown, of Cumming, was one of five students awarded the Bob Wright Memorial scholarship for 2014. The Bob Wright Memorial Scholarship is presented annually by the Independent Free Papers of America (IFPA). Brown, who is attending the University of Georgia, received $1,100. He plans to apply to the Terry College of Business at UGA and pursue a degree in business management. Other scholarship winners include Kristin Beard, Aaron Fabian, Eili Petersen and Paige Scott. Brown’s father, David, is employed by Appen Media Group, which publishes this publication.
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North Forsyth High receives second compost bin FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — North Forsyth High School received its second compost bin from Reaping Nature Edu-
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a second bin. Nine schools have compost bins from Reaping Nature and Tyson. “We have a new agriculture teacher here at North Forsyth,” said Randy Herrin, the school’s assistant principal. “He is working to build a stronger agriculture and environmental program, which necessitates expanding our present composting abilities.”
The school’s first bin is full of grass clippings, soil and other organic materials. Compost from this bin is used to fertilize plants in the school’s greenhouses. North Forsyth is in the process of building five 100-foot gardens on the back of their campus. The school is already home to three greenhouses. “Environmental steward-
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Helmets given out to keep children, adults safe CUMMING, Ga. — On May 10, the Making a Safer Forsyth crew gave out 19 helmets to children and adults at the Big Creek Greenway. Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies partnered with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Forsyth County Fire Department and the Alpharetta Police Department to ensure those in the Big Creek Greenway were being safe. –Aldo Nahed
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Habitat completes home for family of five in Cumming FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Earlier this month, Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia held a dedication ceremony for the Pauk family whose new home is located on Dave’s Creek Road in Cumming. The family has faced many hardships over the years and to finally have a place to call home was an overwhelming experience for them. “We are so excited and happy to have our new house,” said Felix Pauk. “Our dreams and hours of prayers have come true. Thank you to everyone who helped us through the process from beginning to end. Words cannot describe how thankful we are and how blessed we are.” The home was built in partnership with Pauk and his wife Alina, who were born in Burma. The United Nations Refugee Program assisted the family in moving from Burma to Malaysia and eventually to the United States in 2010. They both work for Tyson and have lived in Cumming for the last two years. This home could not have been built without the financial contributions and volunteer labor provided by the following community organizations, in-
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Science Olympiads at Vickery Elementary place first By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Science Olympiads at Vickery Creek Elementary, under the leadership of teacher and coach Lynne Lake Wolfmeier, won first in state on May 17. The state Science Olympiad competition was held at Kennesaw State University and pitted 65 teams. Each team earned invites via regional qualifiers held this spring. Vickery’s team had won the Forsyth County regional held at Lambert in April. The Elementary Science Olympiad provides students engaging learning opportunities in STEM in a variety of ways. There were a total of 265 schools in Georgia that competed at the 11 regions. In the history of the Georgia Science Olympiad, this was the first top-five finish by a Forsyth County School team. Five other Forsyth school teams qualified, including Kelly Mill, Whitlow, Sharon Springs, Sawnee and Chattahoochee elementaries. Of the 18 events held, Vickery finished in the top 10 in 9 events: • 1st place, Map Reading: Ben Chisam and Siddhi Chitgopkar • 1st place, Starry Starry Night: Anna May Carder and Ben Chisam • 3rd place, Simple Machines: Carolin Addison and Aishi Tyagi • 4th place, Deep Blue Sea: Luke Woods and Vishnu Yella • 4th place, Weather or Not: Pooja Patel and Aishi Tyagi • 6th place, Leaf/Tree Finder: Payal Patel and Pooja Patel • 6th place, Straw Tower: Anna May Carder and Ben Chisam • 6th place, What Went By: Ben Carder and Brody Sanderson • 9th place, Rock Hound: Rohan Anne and Carson McCoy
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Literacy Forsyth raises funds with Spanish lessons By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com
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Fundraising swimmers of all ages head to the shore of Lake Lanier for 2013’s Swim for Your Life Challenge.
Young swimmer prepares for next cancer fundraising event By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — Last year, 11-year-old Griffin Egolf swam 500 meters in the open water of Lake Lanier for a fundraiser with the names of cancer victims and survivors marked in Sharpie on his body. Out of $39,557 raised from all participants in Olympian Eric Shanteau’s Swim for Your Life challenge in 2013, Egolf raised $2,735. Egolf is anxious to give back using his passion for being in the water as he prepares for September’s challenge and hitting the $3,000 mark this year. “This event means more to me then any event on deck,” Egolf said. His mother, LeeAnn Egolf, said he took fifth place in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Southeastern sectionals this year. He is a fourth-grader at Kelly Mill Elementary and
swims for Cumming’s Aquatic Center. After losing his 12-yearold schoolmate Lilly Anderson to a rare form of cancer, Egolf was inspired to join fundraising efforts for the annual swim challenge. Egolf’s idea to write the names of other affected by cancer on his body went viral after a photo session with photographer Marianne Nash. Egolf has asked for those interested in seeing names Sharpied on his body this year to reach out to him along with their donations. “Remember, no amount is too little,” his mother said. “Every dollar is graciously appreciated.” The event will be held on Sept. 20 at Lake Lanier Islands, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Livestrong organization supporting programs and services for cancer survivors. For more information, visit www.livestrong.org/fundraising/griffinegolf.
CUMMING, Ga. — ¿Hablas español? Well, if you speak Spanish, this article is not for you. For everyone else, there are 50 slots available this summer with classes starting at a beginner level to intermediate with a focus on conversational Spanish. The summer Spanish lessons take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 10 through July 31. “The level of the class will be beginner to intermediate,” said Annaliza Thomas, executive director for Literacy Forsyth. “If we have enough students register for the class, we may be able to offer two levels.” Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the U.S. In the last 20 years, Forsyth County’s growth has led to economic and demographic changes. Many businesses, schools, doctor’s offices and other government agencies have really seen the need to have bilingual staff, Thomas said. “These classes would be great for anyone who works with Spanish-speaking clients,” Thomas said. “The instructors can help our students learn vocabulary and phrases specific to their professional and personal needs.” This program will serve as a fundraiser for Literacy Forsyth. The money raised from teaching Spanish classes will help pay for the GED programs that run throughout the year.
To sign up for Spanish classes When: Tuesday and Thursdays Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $250 per semester Where: Cumming Library branch, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming Email: LiteracyForsyth@gmail.com Call: 770-876-2011 Each year, Literacy Forsyth and its community partner Lanier Tech Adult Learning Center serve more than 1,000 adults studying in the adult education programs, Thomas said. About half of those adults are studying for their GED. Literacy Forsyth partners with other community groups to offer literacy programs throughout Forsyth County. For instance, in partnership with the Forsyth County Public Library, they offer Digital Storytelling Camp for teens.
“We also offer classes to parents of Forsyth County students,” Thomas said. “During the day, we offer English classes to parents who are learning English as a foreign language.” This year, the program was offered at Midway Elementary. “This program is great because the parents not only are learning English, but they are also learning how to help their child with homework,” Thomas said. Visit www.literacyforsyth. com for more information.
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New Walmart creates nearly 300 jobs By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com CUMMING, Ga. — A new Walmart that opened last week got a great welcome from the community. There was barely a parking spot — 721 available. “I think the word’s getting out,” said Zane McCusker, Walmart’s store manager. “People see the full parking lot and are drawn into it.” McCuster, of Johns Creek, said that opening in the beginning of summer and the end of the school year was ideal timing. The new 177,000-squarefoot Super Walmart location, which marks Forsyth County’s third, plans to serve Johns Creek, Suwanee and Cumming residents. Other locations in Forsyth are at Market Place Boulevard in Cumming and Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta. Walmart operates 11,302 stores under 71 banners in 27 countries and ecommerce
At a glance: Location: 2395 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Georgia Size: Approximately 177,000 square feet Store manager: Zane McCusker Hours: 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week websites in 10 countries. The new store has about 280 part-time and full-time employees with about 10 percent being war veterans. “One of the big initiatives we had was actively pursuing vets and having positions for them,” McCusker said. In addition, many wellexperienced associates have joined the company, which started hiring in February. “Some of the individuals I met during the hiring process, I was like ‘wow,’” said McCusker, who has been with Walmart for 14 years. Some of the highlights in
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the new store include a vast organic and locally grown produce; a unique electronics department and an energy saving building. A mixed-paint section, ammunition, fabric cutting and key counters, which many Walmart stores have shunned from in recent years, are available at the new location. “These are considered heritage departments for the
“I want our community to see us as an option and to come here to fill all of their needs, especially into the summer,” McCusker said. “Whether it’s grilling or gardening, I want the community to see us as a solution to save money.” For more information, visit the Walmart Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ walmart4185 or www.walmart. com.
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Sip Restaurant concept opens at Collection Award-winning chef to lead new location By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The concept is unique – order from over 50 wines and sip them by the ounce, half glass, full glass or bottle. Sip Wine and Tapas Bar, the unique Milton wine bar/ restaurant has opened a second location. On May 14, Sip Wine and Tapas opened at the Collection at Forsyth shopping center, 440 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. Owner Foster Smith, a New Orleans transplant, said he and his family really enjoy the community in Forsyth and had been eyeing a new location for a while. Called Sip at the Collection at Forsyth, the elegant and rustic setting with both indoor and outdoor dining will host company events, weddings and of course, a dining experience. “Everyone loves the quality of food,” Smith said. “It’s not an afterthought. It’s primary to the business. And, the automated wine machines, which allow you to taste just a sip
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Award-winning Chef Greg DeMichiel will lead the new Sip location. wines – 24 whites and 40 reds, Smith said. Guests can choose a one-, three- or six-ounce pour of each wine. “It’s a really fun way to try out wines,” Smith said. Weekly wine tastings, plus multi-course wine pairing events will feature exciting wineries and engage new customers in the Cumming location, Smith said. This self-serve wine set up is also accommodating for special events as it allows the host to offer each guest a finite amount to spend with the use of a personalized gift card, he said. Sip’s food is called tapas, quite literally “tops.” This food style began in the Jerez region
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cuisine. Chef Greg DeMichiel, one of the featured chefs on the premier season of the Food Network’s “Cut Throat Kitchen,” will take the reins for the Cumming location. “I thoroughly enjoy the challenge and creativity required to craft an entire menu with unique ingredients that are exclusive to typically only one dish,” DeMichiel said. The menu includes 28 items, and that doesn’t include dessert. Sip Wine and Tapas Bar has also set its eyes on opening locations in Baltimore, Maryland and Arlington, Virginia. Visit www.sipwineshop.com for more information
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Matilda’s offers live outdoor music “Under the Pines.” This installment of the series features Mike Willis, a country and pop rock artist. 8:30 p.m. May 31. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.
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The Roswell Fine Art Alliance announces their spring members show, hosted by Jackson Accura and on display for viewing and purchase in the showroom lobby. Through June 7. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10900 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-650-4000 or visit rfaa.org.
PEACHTREE HILLS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
‘A PLACE AT THE TABLE’ MOVIE SCREENING
ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS SHOW
Jack Johnson is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer, filmmaker and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres, and will be coming to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 7:30 p.m. June 3. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5013 or visit vzwamp.com.
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Atlanta based jazz saxophonist Dwan Bosman is coming to The Velvet Note. Dwan’s unique style of hip-hop influenced jazz has earned him a good amount of recognition, as well as a recording deal in Atlanta. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 30. 4075 Old Milton
The Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts will bring 125 artists to the shady, tree-lined neighborhood. The two-day festival will be held in and around the Peachtree Hills Park and Recreation Center, including food, acoustic music and activities for kids. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 31 – June 1. 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit peachtreehillsfestival.com.
THEATER » ‘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. Through May 25. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
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All ages will enjoy this fun event featuring live music, arts and crafts, butterfly parades and more.10 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 7 – 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
special historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton: “Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and Women of WWII” as part of Understanding the Foundations of America Series. Come Meet ‘n Greet the Tuskegee Airmen and Women. Hear the stories of their hardships and accomplishments, and their contributions to help win WWII defeating the Axis Powers and of their faith that carried them through. 7 – 8:30 p.m. May 29. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-653-6821 or visit americanheritagesocietyofgeorgia.com.
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The main-stage musical production of "Tarzan" will be performed at The Cumming Playhouse by MelloDrama Productions. The exciting show, based on the Disney movie, has intense choreography, cirque aerialists, gymnasts and entertaining music. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. June 5 – 22. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770781-9178 or visit playhousecumming. com.
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank is hosting a special screening of "A Place at the Table," a documentary that lets viewers see hunger through the eyes of food pantry staff, a working mom, dedicated teachers, and a young child. "A Place at the Table" examines the complex issue of hunger in the United States. A brief Q and A with Atlanta Community Food Bank staff will follow the screening. 7 – 9:30 p.m. June 5. 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 770-992-9663 or visit amctheatres.com.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN PARK BEER FESTIVAL
Over 30 breweries including craft beer, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Admission to the festival includes a souvenir cup and unlimited beer samples. Proceeds benefit Mountain Park Watershed Preservation Society and other 501c3 organizations. 1 – 5 p.m. June 7. 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park. Please call 770-993-4231 or visit mountainparkbeerfestival.com.
ALPHARETTA BREW MOON SUMMERFEST
Gather your friends and celebrate summer with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Part of downtown will open for one big street party which will include music by The Yacht Rock
‘THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST’
Dancing Goat Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a comedic play by Oscar Wilde. Show times vary. May 30 – June 1. 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.
CAFFEINE AND OCTANE
A car show where local owners bring out their cars of all sorts for a morning of cars and coffee. Come out and see all the antiques and exotics all while enjoying your Sunday joe. 8 – 11 a.m. June 1. 12600 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit caffeineandoctane.com. Review, a popular Atlanta band. 6:30 – 11 p.m. June 7. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
RACES AND BENEFITS » SERV RACE FOR ONE MILLION MEALS 5K
Join us for the inaugural SERV International Race for ONE Million Meals 5k. The race will start and finish at the historic Marietta Square. This family friendly race is open to all racers and walkers, as well as participants with. There will be a Tot Trot for the little ones too. The post-race party will include great musical artists and games for all ages. Prizes will be given to top age group finishers. 5k participants will receive a race T-shirt and Tot Trotters will receive medals. 8 a.m. May 31. Marietta Square, Marietta. Please call 770-516-1108 or visit servone.org.
FOR THE LOVE OF A HORSE CHARITY GOLF EVENT
As part of its ongoing fundraising effort, For the Love Of A Horse, Inc. is hosting the 3rd annual golf tournament at the Trophy Club of Atlanta in Alpharetta. All proceeds will benefit For the Love Of A Horse, a Roswell-based nonprofit. The 18-hole golf classic will include a 4-person team scramble format with prizes, gift bags, hole-in-one contests and longest drive contest. An awards reception, live auction and raffle will take place after the tournament. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 6. 15135 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta. Please call 404680-0392 or visit fortheloveofahorse. org.
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Henderson said one way to cut back was to shop at consignment stores. “It was a struggle to walk into the first store,” Henderson said. “But now I shop them all of the time and my kids always ask to go with me.” She said she finds designer clothing for her family at 75 percent off retail. “The stigma attached to buying used items is gone now,” Henderson said. “Consignment shops offer high quality items that are clean and well cared for, and really, just as good as new.” Narda Meeks, who owns My Secret Closet, 4910 Browns Bridge Road in Cumming, said she usually sells a lot of homecoming and prom dresses. Meeks has owned the consignment shop for eight years and said business is growing. “Many women are at a place in life where they can or need to work and they want to look nice,” Meeks said. “But they don’t want to spend their hard-earned money on expensive clothing, so they shop at consignment stores.” Lucas said that’s an important factor in the consignment business. “I don’t want to put out anything that’s stained or shows wear and tear,” Lucas said. At Little Princess Resale, Lucas said she’s accommodating to the parent with a child in tow. In the boutique is a room full of toys and fun things for entertaining children while the parents shop. “My customers love that their kids can come in and have fun while they’re shopping,” Lucas said. Lucas said she’s getting new items in daily and offers price reductions to clear inventory and keep inventory
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Atlanta Fine Homes finds new Atlanta home Opens offices at Sanctuary Park ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a grand opening reception May 6 to celebrate the new and expanded space of their North Atlanta office. Welcoming guests were Vice President and North Atlanta Managing Broker Bill Rawlings, along with company founders Jenny Pruitt, chief executive officer, and David Boehmig, president. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and state Sen. Brandon Beach of the 21st District were among the guests who participated in the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests toured the 8,000-square-foot facility, where glass walls overlook the lush woodlands. The lightfilled offices include a spacious lobby, three conference rooms, agent work stations with the latest technology, computers in private sections, individual agent offices and a marketing center. Paintings by Atlanta artist Melissa Payne Baker, known for her striking color palette and blend of textures, decorate
abstract images of individual and choirs of angels against rich color backgrounds evoke an aura of subtle spirituality. Working with a palette knife and in acrylics, Pruitt translates a harmony of colors and brilliant whites on her canvases. For more information on Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, visit their offices at 1125 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 140, Alpharetta, or online at www. atlantafinehomes.com or www. sothebysrealty.com.
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Cutting the official ribbon at Atlanta Fine Homes’ new North Atlanta office are, from left, David Boehmig, president of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, firm CEO Jenny Pruitt, vice president and managing broker of the North Atlanta office Bill Rawlings and State Senator Brandon Beach. the offices. Baker, whose work has been featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine
and at the High Museum of Art, was named 2012 Artist of the Year by Jezebel magazine.
Also on display were the “Angel Galleries” of paintings by Pruitt. The firm CEO’s
Providence Group sells 50 homes at Jamestown South Forsyth community posts strong first quarter sales FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The first quarter of 2014 proved to be a successful one for the Providence Group of Georgia. Specifically, the Atlanta home builder sold 50 homes at its popular Jamestown community in south Forsyth County, including 21 in the month of March. “2013 was a fantastic year for our Jamestown community and its popularity has just continued to grow in 2014,”
said Kelly Fink, vice president of marketing and online sales at Providence Group. “The quick sales pace has led to limited opportunities on our single-family homes and basement home sites, while new construction is underway on the final phase of townhomes at Jamestown.” Luxury single-family homes and townhomes at Jamestown are priced from $225,900 to $399,900. In addition to the single-family homes, several townhomes are currently under construction with presale opportunities available. New townhome buildings featuring the popular master-on-the-main home designs were also just released in mid-
April to a waiting list of interested buyers. Townhomes at Jamestown showcase two- and three-story home designs with a variety of options including courtyard townhomes, finished terrace levels and master-on-the-main designs. Interiors are perfect for entertaining with open layouts and many of the same upscale features that are available in the single-family homes. Jamestown is located in the soughtafter Windward area of Alpharetta, just minutes from restaurants, trendy shopping, family activities and fantastic entertainment. –Hatcher Hurd
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Home sales continue slip in April Despite some seasonal increase in inventory levels in North Atlanta, the number of sales for single-family detached homes is down over last year in both Forsyth County and North Fulton, with the exception of three zip codes on the north side of the city. There were nearly 13 percent more homes on the market in Forsyth County and just over 11 percent more in North Fulton in April, compared to the same time last year. A seasonal increase in inventory is normal in the spring and new construction is adding to that increase, but inventory still remains historically low. Average sales prices in April (year-over-year) jumped just over 9 percent in Forsyth County and 2.5 percent in North Fulton, but the number of homes sold continued a downward trend, dropping 14 percent and 12.6 percent in Forsyth and North Fulton respectively. So, despite the seasonal increase in inventory, buyers
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same rate as last year when inventory was lower and choices fewer. The only locations that didn’t see a drop in the number of homes sold was 30022, 30028 and 30076. Also of note, 30004 was the only zip code that reflected a drop in average sales price. This is attributed to a lower number of sales over $1 million.
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30004
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2.4%
30028
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7.1%
30040
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7.8%
30041
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11.7%
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IT support, services business opens Business: LAN Systems Opened: March Owner: Mary Hester What: LAN Systems deliver IT support with consulting and managed IT services. We serve many customers from diverse business backgrounds and take into account your specific IT needs.
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Topgolf opens in Alpharetta Business: Topgolf Apharetta Opened: May Owner: Bob Dodson What: Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone from
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GNFCC hears state of tech industry in Georgia ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tino Mantella, president of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), will provide an industry update for Georgia as well as North Fulton at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The chamber is offering
the opportunity to learn more about the work of TAG statewide, the impact multiple TAG societies have in Atlanta and North Fultonhow your business will benefit. Since coming to TAG, Mantella has worked with a team of dedicated volunteers and
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Kain joins Bank of North Georgia ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank, announced that Donna Kain has joined the Bank of North Georgia team as director Kain Woltering of private wealth management, overseeing the private banking line of business. She will be located at the Terminus office at 3280 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta. Bank of North Georgia also announced that Sandy Woltering rejoined the division as senior vice president of commercial lending. She is located at the Johnson Ferry Road branch in Marietta. Visit www.banknorthgeorgia.com for locations and more information.
Community and Southern Bank merges with Alliance National ATLANTA — Community and Southern Bank, which operates 38 banking offices in metro Atlanta, has acquired Alliance National Bank. Alliance operates two banking offices in Cumming and Dalton and has $157 million in assests; $92 million in loans and $130 million in deposits. Community and Southern Bank paid $13.60 per share in cash for outstanding shares of Alliance. The agreement, which was approved by the board of directors of both banks, is expected to close by the third quarter of 2014. “We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of Alliance National Bank,” said Pat Frawley, chief executive officer of C&S Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community and Southern Bank. “We are also excited to expand our presence in Forsyth County, one of Georgia’s fastest growing markets.”
Commerce Bank names Clark senior VP for Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Georgia Commerce Bank has welcomed Randy Clark as senior vice president and market executive for the Johns Creek market. Clark is a 28-year finance professional with senior management experience in regional and community banks, including 24 years in metro Atlanta. Additionally, he Clark previously founded or co-founded several businesses in his 10 years as an entrepreneur. Clark’s primary responsibility with Georgia Commerce Bank is leading the organization’s banking efforts for the Johns Creek market. “Because all of my team members have experience in small or mid-size business management, we understand what entrepreneurs need to advance their business and promote growth,” said Clark.
staff to build a prestigious board made up of 65 technology stakeholders. TAG has grown membership by more
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Technology Update What: Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. Where: The Metropolitan Club 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Members $20, non-members $30 than 500 percent and added a series of programs and services that support TAG’s vision.
He and his wife, Janet, reside in Johns Creek and have three grown children – Lindsay Warford, Paul Clark and Katie Clark.
Delta Community Credit Union announces philanthropic fund ATLANTA — Delta Community Credit Union announced its annual call for applications for the Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund, a grant program that provides financial support to registered nonprofit organizations. Through the fund, Delta Community identifies and supports organizations that align with its mission of helping families manage their household finances and improving the physical and financial well-being of young people. Delta Community has committed to provide grants totaling $70,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations in 2014, and in 2015, Delta Community will increase its grants to a total of $75,000. To submit an application for 2015, interested organizations can review the grant guidelines at www. DeltaCommunityCU.com/PhilanthropicFund. The application deadline is June 30 at 5 p.m. All applicants will receive a written response by Nov. 5.
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Patti Swann joins Keller Williams ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Patti Swann, a real estate sales professional in metro Atlanta, has joined the Keller Williams North Atlanta Metro Market Center. Swann has an extensive background both in real estate and in the hospitality industry and had previously been in the real estate industry for over 20 years. As a proven sales leader, Swann brings with her a successful background in new home, resale, corporate real estate sales and a passion for customer service. The Keller Williams North Atlanta Metro Market Center is located at 5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta. Visit www.kw.com or call Melba Franklin at 770663-7291 for more information.
Traton Homes selling at Greenwich Park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Following its announcement of Greenwich Park earlier this year, Traton Homes announced that it is now selling luxury homes in the Johns Creek community. A gated community off Buice Road, Greenwich Park offers 21 homes priced from the $800,000s. To schedule an appointment and learn more, call Steve Lee at 678-858-1984 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.
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Katz family opens remodeled Midas Auto in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Katz family’s newest renovated store is the Midas Auto Service and Tires
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located at 224 North Main St., at the corner of Mayfield and North Main. The renovation included seven service bays and a coffeehouse-style customer waiting area. Intentionally designed with large windows, customers are able to watch as Midas-certified technicians work on their car. Midas technicians are able to perform computer engine analysis, alignment checks and tire balancing under true driving conditions. “I have been in this business for 27 years and I am truly amazed how nice the store turned out,” said Randy Lindhurst, general manager of the Katz organization. A grand opening celebration takes place June 6 – 8 with live music, free food and activities for children. For more, visit www.midas.com.
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Search committee launced for Gwinnett Tech president ATLANTA — Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson has announced the creation of a search committee that will assist him in the process of selecting the next president of Gwinnett Technical College (GTC). Jackson’s choice will replace President Sharon Bartels, who retired on May 1. The search committee will be chaired by Wendell Dallas, the vice president for operations at Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas and chairman of the GTC Board of Directors. In the coming weeks, committee members will conduct interviews with applicants who respond to a national announcement for the position. Their job will be to narrow the applicants down to three candidates and then provide Jackson with those names. The entire process to select the next president of GTC is expected to take several weeks. David H. Welden, the college’s executive vice president for finance and administration, is serving as the interim president until a new president is named.
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Providence Group selling homes at Ruth’s Farm ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Providence Group of Georgia announced it is now selling luxury new homes at Ruth’s Farm in Alpharetta. The metro Atlanta home builder, along with KM Homes, is offering spacious single-family homes priced from the $600,000s. Currently, Providence Group has three homes under construction at Ruth’s Farm, including the model home that is expected to open in the fall. Ruth’s Farm is located at Bethany Road and Mayfield Road, a short distance from the restaurants, shops and entertainment found in historic downtown Alpharetta. Homes are currently for sale by appointment only at Ruth’s Farm. For more information, call 678-392-7466 or visit www.TheProvidenceGroup.com.
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Remember and honor our veterans, a disappearing breed This year, Memorial Day is May 26. It’s a time to remember those who served in battle and lost their lives in service to our country. These soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines protected our country from opposing forces and gave their lives to preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy today. While Memorial Day is a chance for us to remember and give thanks for the sacrifices made by fallen members of our armed forces, it is also a good time to honor those veterans who are still with us. But that honor should not simply stop at saying “thank you.” Instead, take the time to sit down and speak with these old soldiers of their service, lives and stories. I guarantee it will be enthralling. These soldiers are quickly dwindling in numbers, especially for World War II. Take an hour or two and sit down with grandpa and listen – really listen – to what he has to say. I am at a disadvantage when it comes to hearing war stories. Those of you who know me or follow my columns know that my family is almost entirely English and almost entirely still there in England. I never grew up with gramps just a
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short drive away – I was lucky to see relatives more than once every five years or so. Add to this that I never knew my grandfathers who served in the Second World War. My father’s father died when I was very young and my mother’s biological father died before I was born. (Her stepfather, the only granddad I knew, died when I was too young to ask him anything.) So everything I know of my grandfathers’ service in the war is secondhand and sketchy at best. It comes from my parents and is difficult to pry out. As my father said, “Nobody ever talked about the war.” I can somewhat understand this. Both his father – Albert “Bert” Copsey – and my mother’s dad, Haydn Harvey, served in India and Burma, where some of the hardest battles took place.
Roswell Memorial Day Faces of War Memorial, 38 Hill St., Roswell 10 a.m. www.roswellmemorialday. com Milton Memorial Day Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton 10 a.m. Bert was in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was not a pilot; instead, he was a member of the ground crew. He was stationed in Lahore, India (now Pakistan). He was one of the “Brylcreem Boys,” a nickname for the RAF servicemen who used copious amounts of hair gel, as was the fashion. He had malaria at some point and fought in Burma (now Myanmar) against the Japanese. I know even less about Haydn. My mother’s father died when she was a young teen, so I never knew him and
Bert Copsey, my dad’s dad, is shown here in Lahore, India (now Pakistan) during his service in World War II. This photo was part of a postcard he sent my grandmother back in England. The reverse says simply, “Lots of love, Bert.” she was too young to really care about his service. He was stationed in Aden Colony, now part of Yemen, also as a member of the RAF. That’s about all I know. Her stepfather, Michael, did not serve. He was a coal miner and was exempt from military service. Over the years, I have had the chance to interview and speak with many veterans of many wars. They all have sto-
ries to tell that Hollywood could never match. I wish I could have taken an hour or so with my family to learn more about them, but that time has long since passed. For those readers lucky enough to have surviving family members, be sure to learn from them and maybe even record their stories. This Memorial Day, please remember those soldiers who never made it home to hear the thanks of a grateful nation.
My heart will not go on There are countless things to be afraid of these days: terrorists, pollution, cat lovers, bad sushi. The list goes on. I have lain dormant in the last year and seen fit to let these horrifying things dominate your psyches, but now, I once again rise from the dead to terrorize your neighborhood and feast upon your flesh. I am a zombie. Some of you may recall the unfortunate incident that led to my demise and reanimation. Last year, I was infected by the dreaded chemical C-894, which stopped my heart, but kick-started my ravenous hunger for the brains and entrails of the living. The time is upon us; around the nation, themed 5K’s abound with vampires, color and my fellow zombies, but I have arisen to accept a new challenge: The Walking Dead Escape. This is an event unlike any other. For those of you who enjoy the television program “The Walking Dead” (starring some of my closest zombie friends), you may be familiar with this new event. The outbreak began in Baton Rouge and is now spreading to infect your city. On May 31, walkers, spectators and survivors alike can join together to witness the
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Last year, I was infected by the dreaded chemical C-894, which stopped my heart, but kick-started my ravenous hunger for the brains and entrails of the living. grand spectacle of the official Walking Dead Obstacle Course at Philips Arena in Atlanta. David Isaacs, co-founder of UFC as well as The Walking Dead Escape, reigns over this heartstopping event. This zombie got an inside look at the goings on of The
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Appen Media's own Jade Rodgers, left, joined the legions of the undead June 8, 2013 to chase runners in a 5k race. She returns to the realm of the undead May 31 in The Walking Dead Escape. Walking Dead Escape as well as the thoughts of Isaacs, who did not appreciate my efforts to eat his brains. The Walking Dead Escape stands out in a time of zombie mania. “Walkers are an integral part of the event,” Isaacs reported. “People, when their hearts are racing, may panic. We sort of want that moment when people don’t know what’s real.” Participants are immersed in a simulation that allows for a realistic experience of the zombie apocalypse.
“The walkers never break character. They drag their legs, grunt and moan. They never stop,” Isaacs said. Survivors will be faced not just with zombies, but also with multiple obstacles, including Herd Highway, Hospital Hell, Prison Gauntlet and the Chain Link Mega Zone. Participants must run, crawl, climb and slide to their decontamination or doom. “People surprise you,” Isaacs said. “There are consequences to your decisions. It all happens fast. You have to keep going if you want to
survive.” The obstacles in The Walking Dead Escape are ethical as well as physical. “Everything is gray,” Isaacs claimed. “You can’t intellectualize yourself into it. There’s no clear line, no good, no bad.” Citizens of Atlanta will find out who they really are at The Walking Dead Escape, and I will be snapping at their heels. The Walking Dead Escape is May 31 at Philips Arena. For more information, visit them online at www.thewalkingdeadescape.com.
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Learn from past to make it South Forsyth High School students are smart, but a school prank that involved the “N-word” was plain dumb. The graduating high school seniors pulled a “prank” that proclaimed in a large sign and wrote on school windows how much they enjoyed Drake’s music, particularly his take on Soulja Boy’s “We Made It.” The problem is the sign that read “N*** we made it” has a reality check. Nope, you haven’t made it. In fact, what was supposed to be a celebration of a passage of growing up has put the high-achieving school (scored 91 on the state College and Career Readiness Performance index) in a negative national spotlight. In addition, it cast the couple of culprit students in an immature way that only reinforces negative stereotypes. So, why not? This was a joke, after all, right? They didn’t destroy property. But they did destroy the school’s reputation, and here’s the truth: the word is vulgar,
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The employee said she opened the phone and saw the SIM card was broken. When she told the suspects, they began to raise their voices at her. She said she tried to find a reasonable way to calm the customers down, but the man ended up throwing his phone toward her. She was not hit by the phone, but demanded they leave the store. The mother and son were still in the parking lot when officers arrived. The man said the employee broke his SIM card and he demanded her to fix it. He said they argued about it, and he threw his phone
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dangerous, insensitive and simply put — wrong, even as a joke. Song title or not, the students crossed the line and were rightfully punished for it. Had they used common sense and left the n-bomb out, this would have never made the news, on the heels of Donald Sterling, the Clippers basketball team owner who went on a racist rant and was publically called out for it. Forsyth County is a growing county with a checkered racial history. Maybe the pranksters didn’t get that civil rights lesson. Many people reading this were not even born, but just 27 years ago, in 1987, “The Oprah Show” toward her. The couple is now banned from the store.
Butcher’s smoker grill stolen FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone went behind a store and stole a smoker from the parking lot, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. The owner of DA Butchers, 5354 McGinnis Ferry Road, told deputies his homemade pull-behind smoker grill was taken sometime between May 11 and May 12. He said the grill is worth about $2,000, but did not have a make, model, serial number or tag. He said he had a lock on it, but someone was still able to load it in a trailer.
Forsyth County is no longer that place that was broadcast on TV, where Ku Klux Klan protesters hurled rocks and beer bottles at civil rights marchers. turned the cameras on a then small community of Forsyth County, a place in which no black person had lived for 75 years. The county had built a reputation as a racist enclave ever since whites drove out virtually all of the county’s 1,100 blacks in 1912.
Forsyth County is no longer that place that was broadcast on TV, where Ku Klux Klan protesters hurled rocks and beer bottles at civil rights marchers. So with that said, let’s be clear that what these few students did does not represent our county.
It’s now a community that welcomes a growing diversity (4 percent black, 8 percent Asian and 10 percent Hispanic), has great schools and low taxes, and it’s a place that has grown and learned from its past. It is not a community that calls attention for the wrong reasons. These kids are not a product of the Forsyth of ’87, but a product of a media and celebrity culture that allows hate words to be celebrated and monetized for shock and outrage. So the lesson is clear: let’s stop celebrating the word’s use by anyone and everyone. If you haven’t picked up on this by the time you’re 18 and graduating high school, then you’ve certainly not made it.
DEATH NOTICES Kim Armstrong, 60, of Norcross, passed away May 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Tony R. Gravitt, 60, of Cumming, passed away May 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Herman Reece, 89, of Cumming, passed away May 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Mildred Baldwin, 99, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Claude Kennedy Hammond, of Cumming, GA passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Mahin Roozitalab, 71, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Madeleine Bush, 93, passed away May 14, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Norma Chamberlain, 81, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Judy Wilson Churchwell, 72, of Gainesville, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Carmela Mary Delfino, 92, of Cumming, passed away May 17, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Barbara Eilene DuChene, 85, passed away May 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Shirley Few, 87, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Richard David Glogg, Sr., 67, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Larry D. Hart Jr., 43, of Ball Ground, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Cynthia Louise Hutchinson, 55, of Roswell, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Jane E. Kane, 69, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. David Curtis Karr, 72, of Canton, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Ryan Edward Kibbe, 17, of Suwanee, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marianne Nahser, 85, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Carmen Emerida St. Denis, 89, of Cumming passed away May 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Elizabeth Summerville, 95, of Dunwoody, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Leo John Tilley, 66, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Brenda Lee Tuminello, 60, of Cumming, passed away May 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Marcus Ray Vaughan, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away May 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Patsy Morrison White, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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Open Mon-Fri 7am • Sat & Sun 8am • www.cherrystreetbrewing.com