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New for 2012

• New Golf Course Map • 18 Month Events Calendar • Expanded Greenway Map

2012 Community Guide for

Alpharetta • Roswell • Milton • Johns Creek• Forsyth Things to do. Places to go. People to know. Murphy's Law: If you lose your Answer Book, you'll need it the next day

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Welcome

to your 2012 Answer Book ® Welcome to our 42nd Answer Book®! We published the first one in 1992 and even registered the name. It is my understanding that if you looked hard enough, you would be able to find a copy of that first Answer Book® somewhere in the Library of Congress! As usual, this issue contains a wealth of useful information including new maps and a new 18 month calendar. We created a combined greenway map so that now you will have the only comprehensive map that gives you the important information about all the greenway from Roswell to Forsyth County. I am excited about that. We included our “Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth” again this year and I believe this one is even better than last years. We required that everyone had to register to vote this year which prevented people from voting more than once. With more than 750 votes cast, I believe that the utility of the results is substantial and greatly enhanced. If you need a highly rated local good or service, our list can be a very useful resource. So, now we start working on our Medical Answer Book® which will publish in a few months. If you are in the healthcare industry in any fashion you’ll want to give us a call and be included. Call 770442-3278 x 106 and ask for Lynn. We are grateful to the cities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek for participating in The Answer Book®. A lot is going on in our cities – really good things – and the mayors and their staff, elected officials and other agencies are making it happen. We all should be very proud of where we live. Finally, in addition to home-delivering 45,000 copies in the area, we print additional copies and make them available to any businesses, including real estate offices, who wish to use the Answer Book® to promote our fair cities or their business. Just come by and pick some up – free.

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Mayors Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 6-10 Alpharetta City Center update. . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11 Women in Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12 Roswell Downtown's new look. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13 Alpharetta's Avalon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 People making a difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Big Creek Greenway map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 22-23 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 24-25 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 28-40 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 41-42 Best of North Fulton and South Forsyth. . . . . .Pages 44-53 People around town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 51 18 month event calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 55-58 Government contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 59-61 Club listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 62-63

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MAYOR'S LETTER

Alpharetta: We’re doing better than good

DAVID BELLE ISLE When I meet other mayors and they ask me “how are things going in Alpharetta,” I usually just say…“good.” I might tell them about a project, but I dare not tell them how we are really doing; our opportunities; our initiatives. It would

sound like puffery, and I would seem the braggart. But the truth is that the Council and the mayor’s office are running wide open. We are revitalizing, no, re-inventing Alpharetta’s Downtown with the blessing of our residents and a $29 million bond. We are seeking to activate our Downtown by breathing life into it and creating a place to do community with and among our family and friends. It’s a generational project with enough romantic symbolism to fill a novel. Yet, as great as this project is, Downtown is not the whole story. This year, we have recognized that our greatest economic strength is our 900-plus technology companies located right here within our borders. We have more technology jobs per capita than any other city in the Southeast.

It’s truly a matter for hometown pride. And, for the first time, we’re going to do something about it. We’re creating the state’s first Technology Advisory Commission. This commission will, among other things, help us identify technology infrastructure solutions and incentivize technology company startups in our city. And the commission will help us craft our economic development policies to better attract and retain technology companies here in Alpharetta. We have also budgeted $100,000 for a branding initiative to brand Alpharetta as the “Technology City of the South.” We have approved a feasibility study to explore the appropriateness of a convention and conference center. If approved, this center would allow

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Alpharetta and North Fulton businesses to showcase their ideas, their innovations and their technologies right here in our own city. It could also help seal our economic advantages among the metro area and the Southeast. Education is also among our objectives. We are seeking higher and workforce education opportunities for our residents and businesses through the pursuit of Gwinnett Tech and other four-year institutions. We have opened Westside Parkway and continue to look for ways to bring adaptive technology to our traffic signals. Highway 9 will be first. We have also increased our budget for road resurfacing, reversing our previous trend of deferral. As a newly minted City Council, we passed our

first budget, responsibly, measuredly and without drama. We hired an economic development director. We’re building our first ever economic development toolbox. We added and funded more Downtown events for the coming year. We moved the Taste of Alpharetta to Downtown, which turned out to be incredibly successful. We’ve reduced Downtown regulation to attract more restaurants, bakeries and shops to the heart of our city. These opportunities and successes are not mere puffery, nor are they born of conceit. Our city is simply blessed. So, please forgive any understatement I may have made to my fellow mayors. Alpharetta remains better than “good.” Alpharetta shines.

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MAYOR'S LETTER

Roswell targets new jobs, new investments, new businesses in 2013

Mayor JERE WOOD City of Roswell

To keep Roswell a great place to live, the city is focusing on creating jobs, attracting investments and promoting businesses. We are doing more to promote economic development than at any time since 1839, when Roswell King built the first textile mill in North Georgia. The city is completing a Strategic Economic Development Plan assessing our competitive position, identifying opportunities and providing a road map to attract investment to Roswell. In April, the City Council along with business, nonprofit

and community leaders ,traveled to Greenville, S.C., to learn how it became one of the most successful small cities in the nation. Roswell is partnering with the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce to attract new jobs to our city. We’ve expanded our opportunity zone to give state tax credits for every new job created in Roswell. We are talking to the Fulton County Development Authority to secure financing and tax relief for new employers. To attract new investments in Roswell, we have formed a Downtown Development

Authority. To allow redevelopment, the Council is considering a new zoning category that focuses on the appearance of buildings rather than use and density. To make redevelopment easier, the City Council has committed $300,000 to develop a simplified and streamlined building code. Streetscape improvements are being designed for the Ga. 400/Holcomb Bridge interchange and the Highway 9 corridor to support redevelopment. To promote local businesses, the City Council

has committed $500,000 to start the Roswell Business Alliance and has extended the “Find It All in Roswell” program for a third year. We are exploring parking solutions to meet the needs of new businesses on Canton Street. And I am asking the Council to reform Roswell’s sign ordinance to help local businesses attract customers. Roswell will emerge from the great recession with more jobs, more businesses and more investments than ever before, making our city an even better place to live and do business.

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MAYOR'S LETTER

Johns Creek: Setting the highest standards I want first to thank Appen Newspapers for the opportunity every year to greet citizens, businesses and visitors in the Johns Creek and surrounding areas through the Answer Book. It is a great resource for all of us to have around the house or office, and an excellent resource for

those here for a quick visit or a long-term stay. Johns Creek was born of the idea that if you set the highest standards, excellence will naturally follow. As we enter our sixth year of cityhood, we have strived to do just that. It seems to be working, as just last year we were named

one of the top cities to live in the American Southeast by “Business Journals.” Let me tell you why. First and foremost, we are the proud home to some of the finest schools in the Southeast. Our recently opened, stateof-the art Johns Creek High School is already making its

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mark academically, naming 13 National Merit Scholarship finalists in just its third year of operation. National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Chattahoochee High School, celebrated its 20th year this past spring and continues its march toward becoming one of the top-ranked schools in the nation. Northview High School is a three-time recipient of the Governor’s Cup and this year received a gold medal ranking from “U.S. News and World Report.” We are fortunate to enjoy abundant recreational possibilities, including 21 miles of trails and three parks, as well as the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area lies along our eastern border, offering ample opportunity for fishing, boating or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the river. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy several top-tier private and public courses, and those looking to settle in can find three highly-ranked golf communities within our borders. And if you are an avid boater, we sit about 20 miles south of Lake Lanier. Our cultural arts scene continues to thrive. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, Performing Arts North, North Atlanta Dance Theatre and Johns Creek Arts Center all continually have something happening to interest the arts connoisseur. Our economic outlook remains positive with small business openings on the rise, balanced by our largest

employers, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Alcon, Macy’s Integrated Systems, World Financial Group and State Farm Insurance. We sit happily on the north side of metropolitan Atlanta, home to 12 Fortune 500 headquarters and over 2,100 international companies. In Johns Creek, local government prides itself on its core values of responsiveness, transparency and fiscal responsibility. We operate on one of the lowest millage rates in metro Atlanta. We believe that citizen input should inform our policies and our strategies and offer numerous opportunities for citizens to become involved with their leaders. And so, it is an honor as mayor of Johns Creek to say welcome, and invite you to enjoy all our city has to offer. Respectfully, Mike Bodker

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Building a better community rundown of a few of the things we’ve got happening in the city over the next few months. COGBURN ROAD BRIDGE One of the most noticeable projects is the Cogburn Road bridge replacement, mostly because it’s shut down a portion of Cogburn Road. Let me start by saying I’m sorry for the road closure and the traffic problems it’s created. But I think you’ll beCity pleased with the of Roswell results once the bridge and road come back on line in August. We’ll keep you up to date with construction by doing weekly blog posts, and of course you’re always welcome to talk with one of our Public Works folks should you have a question about the project. Just call 678-242-2500 and we’ll fill you in with the most up-to-

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First off, let me say welcome to Milton. As you might have noticed while getting to know the city, we’re moving a lot of dirt. That’s because this summer is seeing years of work coming to fruition – and boy, is it an exciting time. Let me give you a

date information. COGBURN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Additionally, you’ve probably seen work being done in front of Cambridge High School. Our planners listened when residents were worried about the intersection near the school, so we’ve partnered with Fulton County Schools for improvements to the roads. We’ll be handling improvements and signalization on our property and Fulton will handle its side of the road. Everything will be complete before school starts in mid-August. CRABAPPLE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK We’ve also begun work on a pocket park to be built between Crabapple Crossing Elementary

and Northwestern Middle through a partnership with the school system. This will be a nice addition to the Crabapple area and should prove popular with both students and families in the area when school begins again in August. PARKS, ROADS AND MORE At our June 4 meeting, Milton’s City Council directed staff to purchase property to expand Bell Memorial Park. If the sale goes through, you’ll see Milton begin work in the area, as prescribed in our Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We’ve also got the Ga. 9 Public Safety Complex project coming up and road improvements at Birmingham Highway and Providence and New Providence roads, Birmingham Highway and

Ga. 140, and a Crabapple bypass. These projects should take us through 2013. With all this great stuff going on, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved in your city and let us know what you think about the work we’re doing. Give me a call or stop by my office sometime to let me know what you think.

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State of forsyth county

Forsyth: The place people want to call home With one look around Forsyth County, it is easy to see all of the progress taking place in our great community. I believe that it is Forsyth County’s people, businesses, schools and location that combine to make the county the unique place it is, and that these factors contribute to the county’s ongoing successes and progress. Forsyth County continues to be a place that people want to call home, evidenced by the number of building permits issued for new residential units in unincorporated Forsyth County continuing an upward trend in each of the past three years. The county’s tax rates continue to be among the lowest in the metro Atlanta area, making Forsyth County not only a desirable location, but also an

affordable one. Compared to those paid by residents of many neighboring counties, Forsyth County’s taxes are a hundred dollars to a thousand dollars less per year on homes of the same value. Those low taxes fund an array of very high quality county programs, public safety services and schools. I believe that in Forsyth County, you truly get an exceptional value for your tax dollar. Financially, the county remains strong. In fact, Forsyth County is one of only three counties in the state with a triple-A bond rating from Moody’s Investment Services. This exceptionally high rating enables the county to bond important transportation, water and sewer and public safety infrastructure improvements and projects

at very low rates. We are continually working to provide our residents with the high quality services they have come to expect from Forsyth County government, and to effectively plan and build for the future. In the area of public safety, new Fire Station 7 was opened last year and the county is slated to open new Fire Station 4 this fall. In the area of recreation, we opened new recreation centers at both Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park in February. And four new green space passive use parks were opened this summer – Caney Creek Preserve, Haw Creek Park, Chattahoochee Pointe and Old Atlanta Park. These parks are unlike anything previously offered in the county, and are a great example of how the natural

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beauty of Forsyth County is being preserved for future generations to enjoy. Progress continues on the expansion of the county’s Water Treatment Plant, completion of which is slated for later this year. The expansion will further enhance the quality of finished water, boost efficiency and provide the capability to treat an additional 12 million gallons of water daily. We are working diligently and making strides toward a new courthouse and a jail expansion, thanks to voter approval of SPLOST VII. These are two critical infrastructure projects for our county’s future. Thank you to the voters for your approval of the continuation of the SPLOST penny sales tax to fund these key projects. All that has been

Jim Boff accomplished and all of the progress that is still on the horizon reflect the community’s commitment to enhancing and preserving this amazing county we are fortunate to call home. On behalf of the entire Forsyth County government, thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

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Alpharetta City Center plan to “vitalize” city Plan aims at vibrant downtown teeming with people, things to do By Hatcher Hurd hatcher@northfulton.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The fruits of a $29 million Alpharetta bond referendum have come to light with the adoption this summer of the Alpharetta City Center Plan. The first step in a long journey was completed June 18 night when the Alpharetta City Council in a 6-1 vote adopted the City Center plan. The 26-acre redevelopment of a city block at Main Street and Milton Avenue/Academy Street will provide the setting for much more than the 50,000-square-foot new city hall. It also includes: • A 5-acre event park

• The new 25,000-squarefoot library on 3 acres adjoining the park • A 70,000-square-foot footprint of mixed-use buildings on the site • A 1-acre town square • A 450-space parking deck The mixed-use space will be developed later as the market dictates. The 70,000-square-foot footprint will accommodate two- and three-story buildings, so the entire density of the project will be more than 140,000 square feet and less than 210,000 square feet. Future hearings will decide on the mix of commercial, office and residential development in a pedestrian-friendly

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This is a rendering of the redeveloped Alpharetta City Center.

atmosphere. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the commercial expansion on that city block is crucial to the creation of a vibrant and lively downtown. “We are not talking about the revitalization of the city, because the downtown was never an attraction. Instead this will be the vitalization of the downtown. And to make

that happen, we must have a downtown that will be a place where people want to live, work and play,” Belle Isle said. “We are building for the future, therefore we are building a City Center that will have every chance not only to survive, but to thrive,” he said. “And this is only the first step. Alpharetta has three 100-acre parks,

14 million square feet of office space, some the most beautiful homes in the state and some of the best schools. “All that is lacking is a downtown to match the amenities the city already possesses and to give the city the kind of identity that will bring all its residents together.”

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Local ladies take to the links Golf provides recreational, professional opportunities for women By KATIE VANBRACKLE katie@northsidewoman.com

It’s Ladies Day at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. On this warm and sunny Wednesday morning, dew still sparkles on the driving green. The musical chirps of birds combine with the ‘whack’ of clubs hitting balls as a row of colorfully clad golfers warm up with practice swings. Groups of ladies laugh and greet one another as they carry their clubs toward a line of waiting carts.

Some are there to participate in a formal competition league, while others, known as the Gal Pals, play simply for fun and to improve their skills. Donna Fahey of Milton, a regular Gal Pal, hops into a cart with her daughter Allie, a rising senior at Milton High School. Allie plays for the Milton girls’ golf team, which won the state championship at Augusta’s West Lake Country Club in May. All three of Fahey’s children have been swinging golf clubs since they were

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young children. “It’s a great family sport,” said Fahey. “We take our clubs with us on vacations and play together as often as we can.” Golf is a life skill according to Joan Delk of Alpharetta, who is the current teaching professional at Big Canoe and Crystal Falls golf clubs in north Georgia. “You get some fresh air and exercise and enjoy quality one-on-one time with your husband, kids or best friends,” said Delk. “It’s a game you can enjoy from your childhood well into your golden years.” Delk began playing at the age of 10, when her grandmother gave her the gift of lessons. A natural athlete, Delk loved the game from the very beginning and went on to earn a golf scholarship to Furman University, where she met her husband John. “John joked that I was the most expensive date he ever had,” laughed Delk. “In order to be with me, he had to buy clubs and take up golf.” When Delk made the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour, John left his job to travel with her for a year as her caddy. Delk played golf full-time for eight years, but switched to part-time when her son and daughter were born. Today, she enjoys coaching the girls’ golf teams at her children’s school, Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. As a teaching professional, Delk gives golf instruction to both men and women. How do the men respond to a lady pro? “It’s really not an issue,” said Delk. “Most female pros hit about the same distance as a strong male amateur. Also, having played on tour gives me credibility when I demonstrate swings and teach lessons about mental strategy and club selection.” Delk also trains women who work in the corporate world and feel the need

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Joan Delk, right, is a teaching professional at two country clubs in north Georgia, Big Canoe and Crystal Falls. to take up golf in order to stay on par with their male counterparts who forge relationships with clients on the golf course. Karen Killebrew of Milton began taking golf lessons to keep up with her husband Cam’s family, all avid golfers. Cam’s father, baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, organized two golf tournaments each year to raise funds for various charities. “I began playing golf with my father-in-law and now I play with my kids,” Killebrew said. “It’s the perfect intergenerational sport.” Hooked on the game, Killebrew sought a career that would allow her to spend as much time as possible on the golf course. She now uses her event planning skills as a tournament advisor for Magnolia Golf Group, which provides leader boards, player gifts, logo apparel and management advice for golf tournaments across the Southeast. Killebrew recently helped organize a successful golf fundraiser for the new Cambridge High School,

which will open in Milton this fall. She is also working with North Fulton Community Charities on a charity golf event to take place July 23 at Country Club of the South. In September, she will assist with the American Cancer Society’s Pink Ribbon Classic at the River Club in Suwanee, where most of the golfers will be women. “The Pink Ribbon Classic is a very touching event,” said Killebrew. “It begins with a balloon release during the cart call. White balloons are released to honor those who have died from cancer and pink balloons represent those who are still fighting. It’s very emotional.” Whether playing to raise funds for charity or simply for pleasure, golf teaches skills that can be applied to all areas of life, says Delk. “Golf is not just about mechanics,” she said. “There is also a mental component. Just like in the business world or your personal life, you have to learn when to be aggressive and when to take your loss and go."

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Roswell to give downtown new look Renowned architect reveals new vision for city’s gateway By Hatcher Hurd hatcher@northfulton.com

ROSWELL, Ga. – Andres Duany is an architect and one of the leading proponents of the national New Urbanism Movement, which incorporates several principles in creating a return to walkable, urban, mixed-use communities that conserve resources, maximize infrastructure to create "complete communities." He is also the consultant to Roswell’s Gateway Project for creating a new streetscape to go with the transportation improvements for South Atlanta Street. But Duany was enthralled with the possibilities of revitalizing an area already identified as the Groveway District that parallels the east side of Atlanta Street from the Chattahoochee River to City Hall. He shared his vision with city leaders of what sort of development the area could have that would mixed-use, pedestrian system of three walkable villages along the southern end of the city at the river. Duany and his company Duany Plater Zyberk (DPZ),

have designed many pedestrian communities including Seaside, Fla. He said one plan for the entire project simply would not work. Duany said, "It is a road that continually changes. If you try to use one idea for it, it won't work." Instead, he envisioned creating three distinct villages along that stretch of road, each a mile in diameter. That meant each would be walkable and each would have the infrastructure there to make it work. It could also be done more cheaply than what is now envisioned. The north village would center on the City Hall. The second village would include the city’s historic square and the eastern portion south of the City Hall. The third village would begin just south at the bend of the road at Atlanta Street Baptist Church that would incorporate much of the small retail and residential there that already exists. "I did this because I had talked to the people about their problems and concerns. I couldn't go back and not respond. If I only did what the city asked, those people would have

been disappointed," Duany said. Instead, he found what he called "extraordinary possibilities" for the area. "Rebuilding that highway won't be neutral. Whatever is done will create great changes for the area," he said. The biggest mistake would be to open four

lanes to move traffic faster through the area. Slowing traffic actually makes it move faster. He said 30 mph is the optimum speed because it allows the cars to bunch up more. At faster speeds cars spread out and if measured at through points will actually see fewer cars passing. The Roswell mayor was

excited about the idea. "We will have to expand the scope of the project to look at it, but we can do that,” said Mayor Jere Wood. “I like what he is saying. He is talking about communities within communities like you see in Virginia Highlands and Little Five Points in Atlanta or like Canton Street here in Roswell," Wood said.

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Alpharetta’s Avalon to bring Buckhead shopping to Ga. 400 $600M project embraces live, work, play ethos By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 87-acre, $600 million mixed-use project called Avalon should break ground this summer with a 2014 opening date for phase I at the northwest corner of Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400. North American Properties Managing Partner Mark Toro said Avalon already has 105,000 square feet pre-leased, which is a quarter of the first 400,000 square feet of the first phase. Another 35 retailers are in conversations for leases, he said. Phase I also will include 132 detached and condominium single family homes and 250 apartments. Phase II will add another 200,000 square feet of retail along with 840,000 square feet of office space. That will add another $400 million to the total value of the investment. “We’re immensely grateful to the city of Alpharetta,” said Toro. “There are a lot of next steps to go, but this was the important first step.” There are only four or five similar projects envisioned by Avalon, and North American plans to draw from the best of these to make the development a quantum leap over today’s shopping mall. “Twenty years ago, North Point Mall, Mansell Crossing and North Point Market Center were the newest concepts for a shopping experience,” Toro said. “Ten years later came openair, pedestrian-friendly places like the Avenue East Cobb and Forsyth and the Forum.” Now, North American is proposing what Toro calls Retail 3.0. “It really is something that has to be experienced,” Toro told the residents. “When people come back from Avalon, they will think about where they shopped or what they ate – they are going to be thinking of what it felt like.” It is what Toro calls “experiential

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High-end retail stores will feature luxury apartments on the top floor. retail.” It is not only about the purchase, but the ambience and the energy of the total environment. In the Avalon plan, less is more. The plan calls for 13 acres dedicated to for-sale housing with 132 singlefamily and townhouse residences. Key to the project is another 250 rental units. This rental housing will be highend units above the retail, and while they are small – many will be onebedroom and less than 900 square feet – they will be pricy. Toro expects to command 30 percent above market leases. Who would be willing to pay those kinds of prices? Toro says the examples of similar projects – Santana Row in San Jose, Calif., the Americana in Glendale, Calif., the Domain in Austin, Texas and Bridgeport Village in Portland, Ore. – show that there is a significant clientele for just such space. “Whether it is the family in the detached housing, the young professional in the townhouse or the empty nester living above the retail store or the executives and office workers in the office buildings, they are all part of the mix that makes the project work. And we won’t build something that won’t work,” he said. The studies show that the more time people spend on the property, the more they are going to spend in

the shops, restaurants and theater. People who live there are on the property as much as 16 hours a day on the site. The formula would not work, however, if Alpharetta was not already the upscale, wired-in community it is. Toro said Alpharetta was not selected by North American because it got a good deal on the land – it did – but because the psychographics here are world class. (See chart) Psychographics in marketing terms is identifying their best customers, and top of the list is family income for developments such as Avalon. Within a seven-mile radius, the average family income is $122,000. That translates into disposable income. Other psychographics look at age, education, lifestyle and connectedness (i.e., Internet, iPods, Kindle, iPads, Facebook, Twitter and so on). “Alpharetta shares the same pyschographics as the best retail areas in the country. That is why there is an opportunity here to do something unique in the Southeast,” Toro said. North American plans to bring a unique blend of retailers to the market, all of whom stand out in their categories, be it Apple, Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Arhaus and list of many more retailers and restaurants.

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America’s wealthiest Wealth rank – 1/60 Age rank – 45/60 Population count: 11,663 (3.7 %) Nation’s most wealthy households Dream Weavers Wealth rank – 2/60 Age rank – 41/60 Population count: 139,446 (44.4 %) Well-off families with school-age children New suburbia families Wealth rank – 7/60 Age rank –10/60 Population count – 46,241 (14.7 %)Young, affluent working couples with preschool-age children Young cosmopolitans Wealth rank – 23/60, Age rank – 5/60 Population count – 31,814 (10.1%) Young, single, collegeeducated and earning uppermiddle class incomes

DAYTIME POPULATION •16.4 million square feet of Class A office space in North Fulton County submarket •127,981 workers within fivemile radius •153,060 workers within seven-mile radius •254,032 workers within 20-minute drive time Alpharetta RANKED NO. 1 – AMERICA’S 25 BEST PLACES TO MOVE – by Forbes 2009

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N.F. Charities’ Mary Good says volunteering good for the soul areas. But her most daunting task came when she agreed to head up last February’s Have a Heart for North Fulton Charities, with a goal to raise $200,000 in one month. Good “I told them I thought that $200,000 was a little ambitious,” Good said. “The events fell a little raising $130,000 for the campaign. But they didn’t tell me the real goal was $70,000. So to do that well the first time out of the box, I think it was an awesome experience. And I must be crazy, because I am doing it again next year.” Good gives the credit for what NFCC has been able to achieve directly to its executive director, Barbara Duffy. “You feel Barbara’s energy. She touches you in a way that makes you want to do more,” Good said. “And yet, it amazes me to find out how so many of my neighbors still do not know what [NFCC does],” she said. “And they do such great things.”

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committee addressing the comprehensive land use plan. Kornbluh identified JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — David sites for additional Kornbluh’s involvement in parkland and discussed Johns Creek began after how they could be he moved to the city in developed. The greenway 1996. was discussed as well, His neighborhood’s the discussions growing homeowners’ association into the policy the city Kornbluh had dissolved, so he has adopted for its trail helped reestablish it. The system. new association worked with the In early 2012, then-council county government to put a barrier member Dan McCabe chose on Morton’s Crossing in order to Kornbluh to serve on the prevent it from being used as a cut- commission charged with revising through. Johns Creek’s charter. Kornbluh “That was probably my first attributed this to his presence at involvement up here,” he said. many council meetings — the He moved to a different council members knew about his neighborhood and became knowledge of city government. He president of its homeowners' said he hoped his contributions association. He began serving were a net positive for the city. on the Johns Creek Community “My philosophy stems from Association zoning committee curiosity more than anything else,” in 2006 and ultimately became he said. “I like to see how things zoning chairman. In this role, he work and I have opinions and like helps educate members of the to offer them.” community concerned with zoning This leads to him trying to help about the process. During the others and offer service when he formation of Johns Creek, he also can. served on a subcommittee charged Now that the charter commission with discussing how much parkland is done, he said he would continue the city needed and how to acquire serving on the JCCA board and as it. That evolved into service on a zoning chair.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Mary Good started volunteering at North Fulton Community Charities’ food pantry after a deacon at her church invited her to attend a fundraising gala for NFCC. The event inspired her to get involved with the nonprofit that helps North Fulton residents who are in need. She settled on the food pantry. “Many times when we start out volunteering, we go in with the thought that we are going to change a person’s life. Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. It changed mine,” Good said. She says service is also contagious. The Monday after the Friday that her husband retired, he was at the food pantry volunteering. Her 15-year-old daughter has also joined in. “I’m notorious for bringing in a new person when I work,” she said. “I tell them, ‘Come join me. Let NFCC change your heart like it changed mine.’ Because once you’re in, it is awesome. You get to know them as people, not clients, and they have a name.” In the six years since she came to NFCC, Good has helped in many

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CUMMING, Ga. — Marley Myers has been called a “gentle giant,” a “big polar bear,” as he has logged about 175 visits between schools and retirement centers in Forsyth and neighboring counties. That’s some 300 community service hours just in the past 15 months. Marley, a Great Pyrenees, was recently recognized for his

MILTON, Ga. – Wayne Boston is one of those people who tends to operate beneath the radar. “I was a working guy for 40 years,” Boston said. The selfdescribed workaholic then found himself with time on his hands once he retired from Southern Company, where he was a general counsel. To fill his time, he began working with local organizations. The first that caught his eye was Canine Assistants in Milton. “Canine Assistants came in at one of the annual events [at Southern Company] where money could be donated to,” Boston said. “I love dogs. I had it in the back of my mind that once I retire I would volunteer there.” That’s exactly what he did, and he has worked with them for the past few years. However, it wasn’t enough to keep him occupied. He works some at The Manor Country Club and, of course, does lots of yard work and keeps himself fit. But he saw an opportunity to add something more to his life. “I’d really never participated in activities with the [Milton] community,” he said. “I saw an

community service at area schools and assisted living facilities. “He brightens their day,” said his handler Mark Myers. “He’s fine with both children and adults.” Marley was nominated as a finalist and honored by the Forsyth County’s Celebration of Hands during their annual ceremony and event sponsored by the county’s Community Connection.

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opportunity asking for volunteers to participate in a new effort with the city and decided to try it.” That opportunity was working with the “Better Together: Real Communities” initiative, where residents work with the city and the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities to bring people of all abilities in strengthening ties to the community. “There were 12 or 15 people at the first meeting, and I wasn’t sure how I would fit in,” Boston said, “but I really enjoy it.” Now a founding member of the boston group, Boston has helped it get off the ground and begun bringing the community together, said Better Together Chair Amanda Quintana. “He is an integral part of the committee,” Quintana said. “His vast experience and his kind heart help tremendously. He always knows what needs to be done.” She said his business acumen gained from his working life continually comes in use, especially when Better Together was trying to be established.

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Alpharetta Adult Center 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta

Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta

Cogburn Road Park (5 acres) 12825 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta

Crabapple Government Center/Arts Center 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta

North Park (109 acres) 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta

Rock Mill Park 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta

Union Hill Park (12 acres) 1590 Little Pine Trail, Alpharetta

Webb Bridge Park (190 acres) 4780 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta

Wills Park (120 acres) 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta

Wills Park Recreation Center 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta

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Azalea Park (80.95 acres) 203 Azalea Drive, Roswell

Big Creek Park (161.1 acres) 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell

Don White Memorial Park (1.5 acres) 925 Riverside Road, Roswell

East Roswell Park (69.8 acres) 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell

Garrard Landing Park (22 acres) 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta

Grimes Bridge Park (11.3 acres) 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell

Hembree Park (34.5 acres) 850 Hebree Road, Roswell

Lake Charles Park (0.5 acres) 195 Windflower Court, Roswell

Leita Thompson Memorial Park (141.9 acres) 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell

Old Mill Park (42.8 acres) 75 Sloan St., Roswell

Riverside Park (20 acres) 575 Riverside Road, Roswell

Roswell Area Park (79.6 acres) 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell

Roswell River Landing (2.5 acres) 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell

Sweet Apple Park (8.152) 11850 Crabapple Road, Roswell

Town Square Park (1 acre) 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell

Waller Park (16 acres) 250 Oak St., Roswell

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Bell Memorial Park (18 acres) 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton

Birmingham Park (200 acres) 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton

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Autrey Mill (46 acre) 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek

Newtown Park (46 acres) 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek

Ocee Park (37 acres) 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek

Shakerag Park (66 acres) 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek

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Bennett Park (29 acres) 5930 Burruss Mill Road, Cumming

Caney Creek Preserve (63 acres) 2755 Caney Road, Cumming

Central Park (85 acres) 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming

Charleston Park (154 acres) 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming

Chattahoochee Pointe (100 acres) 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee

Chestatee Community Building (3 acres) 6875 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville

Coal Mountain Park (26 acres) 3560 Settingdown Road, Cumming

Ducktown Park (6 acres) 5895 Heardsville Road, Cumming

Fowler Park (85 acres) 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming

Haw Creek Park (85 acres) 2205 Echols Road, Cumming

Joint Venture Park (16 acres) 3660 Melody Mizer Lane, Cumming

Midway Park (40 acres) 5100 Post Road, Cumming

Old Atlanta Park ( 39 acres) 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee

Poole’s Mill Park (10 acres) 7725 Poole’s Mill Road, Ballground

Sawnee Mountain Park (44 acres) 3995 Watson Road, Cumming

Sawnee Mountain Preserve (963 acres) 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming

Shady Grove Campground (107 acres) 7800 Sharon Road, Cumming

Sharon Springs Park (58 acres) 1950 Sharon Road, Cumming

South Forsyth Soccer Complex (31 acres) 800 Kemp Road, Suwanee

Windermere Park (118 acres) 3355 Windermere Parkway, Cumming

Young Deer Creek Park (14 acres) 7300 Heard Road, Cumming

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Weight Management thoroughly believe in the benefits of bariatric surgery. As a bariatrics leader among metro Atlanta hospitals, the comprehensive weight management program at GMC-Duluth can assist patients in achieving significant weight loss, long-term weight maintenance and

Am I a Candidate? A candidate for weight loss surgery must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above or have a BMI of 35–39 with health-related problems that are known to improve with weight loss. “Morbid obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States and the number of Americans who are obese is increasing,” said Robert Richard, MD, medical director of GMC-Duluth’s

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Every year this is the number one resolution for Americans. And every year, most don’t act on this resolution long enough to make a difference in their lives. Dieting and exercise alone aren’t the answer for everyone, and Gwinnett Medical Center–Duluth understands that. Their healthcare experts also understand the difficulties that come with keeping the weight off. The physicians and staff at GMC-Duluth’s Center for Surgical

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Center for Surgical Weight Management. “Bariatric surgery is the most efficient way to defeat the impact of obesity and the conditions associated with it: diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis and other conditions brought on by obesity,” said Dr. Richard. “Bariatric surgery requires a complete change of lifestyle, but the benefits of the surgery are worth all the work.”

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Mark says Marley is the star wherever they go. He’s also well known in the community because he’s always out and about bringing cheer to those he comes across. “He has some sort of a knack,” Mark said. “Some places we go, he seems to seek out the one who is most forlorn and gravitates towards them and gives them extra kisses.” Nearly 18 months ago, Mark and his wife, Merle, adopted Marley. He understands basic commands and is active and frisky, but he is mainly laid back for his age. Mark and Merle decided to have Marley take a test through the Humane Society of Forsyth County for their “Humane Hearts Pet Therapy” program.

So make 2012 the year you transform your life for good. To learn more, visit gwinnettbariatrics.org. Here you will find dates and times where you can attend a free information session with Dr. Richard or participate in an online seminar. To speak with someone about bariatric surgery, please call 678-312-6200.

There are over 20 dogs trained in this program, but Marley has been its most active member. Marley is also active at the Bald Ridge Lodge and Jesse’s House, shelters for displaced boys and girls. “He’s the show," Mark said. "I’m there to make sure I have his drool rag ready. I'd hate to have him drool all over someone.” Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Forsyth County also has recently talked to Mark about bringing Marley in during therapy sessions. “He loves children with autism and Down Syndrome,” Merle Myers said. “He’s so good with them. He’s drawn to them. He has never been aggressive to anything, two or four-legged.”

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Brookfield Country Club Brookfield Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,769 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Non-Equity club. 100 Willow Run Road, Roswell (770) 993-1990 Member Initiation: $6,000

Country Club of the South Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,950 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Equity club. 4100 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek (770) 475-6779 Full Golf Membership: $12,500

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10. River Pines Golf Eighteen Hole Golf Course has 9 (par-3) and 18 holes over 6,002 yards with a par of 70 and is a Public club. 4775 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta (770) 442-5960 9-Hole: Weekday Costs $26-$32, Weekend/Holiday Costs $30-$35 18-Hole: Weekday Costs $36-$49, Weekend/Holiday Costs $49-$59 11. Rivermont Golf & Country Club Rivermont Golf Course has 18 holes over 7112 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Non-Equity club 3130 Rivermont Parkway, Alpharetta (770) 993-2124 Golf Membership: $375/month 12. St. Ives Country Club St. Ives Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,932 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Equity club.

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6. Cherokee Town & Country Club, North Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,941 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Non-Equity club. 665 Hightower Trail, Atlanta (404) 365-1259 Membership: Invitation-Only

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Alpharetta Athletic Club West Athletic Club West has 18 holes over 6,078 yards with a par of 70 and is a Private Equity* club. 1785 Dinsmore Road, Alpharetta (770) 410-9360 Golf memberships: $100-280/month

Capital City Club Crabapple Capital City Golf Course has 18 holes over 7,137 yards with a par of 72 and is a Private Non-Equity club. 4115 Earney Road, Woodstock (770) 667-6311 Membership: $100,000

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13. St. Marlo Country Club 7755 St. Marlo Country Club Parkway, Duluth (770) 495-7725 Monday-Thursday Costs: $29-59 Friday-Sunday/ Holiday Costs: $2979 14. Trophy Club of Atlanta Trophy Club Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,958 yards with a par of 71 and is a Public club. 15135 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta (770) 343-9700 Weekday Costs: $25-$55 Weekend/Holiday Costs: $29-65 15.

Windermere Golf Club 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming (678) 513-1000 Weekday Costs: $50 Weekend Costs: $60

16. Woodmont Golf & Country Club Woodmont Golf Course has 18 holes over 6,830 yards with a par of 72 and is a Public club. 3105 Gaddis Road, Canton (770) 345-9260 Weekday Costs: $29-$47 Weekend/Holiday Costs: $29-69

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Ansley Golf Club at Settindown Creek Atlanta Athletic Club Country Club of Roswell Hawks Ridge Golf Club Horseshoe Bend Country Club Manor Golf and Country Club The Golf Club of Georgia Polo Golf and Country Club The Standard Club White Columns Country Club

* Private Equity clubs are owned by the members, who are shareholders. Private Non-Equity clubs are owned by a corportation, who runs it for a profit.

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North Fulton-Forsyth remains a golfer’s dream By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com

There are not many spots in the country that have so many top-flight golf courses concentrated in a relatively small area as there are in and around North Fulton. Because of the area’s upscale demographics, the vast majority of area courses are private, with a handful of outstanding semi-private courses, as well as one of the Atlanta area’s most successful public facilities. The most prominent of North Fulton’s private clubs is Atlanta Athletic Club, which hosted its third PGA Championship last year. The club has also hosted a U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open, and will be the site of the 2014 U.S. Amateur. Capital City Club’s Crabapple Course hosted a World Golf Championships event in 2003 and will be the site of the 2013 NCAA Championship. Three area clubs –

Horseshoe Bend, Country Club of the South and Golf Club of Georgia – have hosted events on the Champions Tour, with Brookfield Country Club the site of an LPGA Tour event in the 1970s and ‘80s. Ansley Golf Club’s Settindown Creek has hosted a variety of events, including the Nike (now Nationwide) Tour Championship in the 1990s, the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2005 and both the Georgia Open and Georgia Amateur, including this year’s state amateur championship. White Columns, Standard Club, Rivermont, Atlanta National and Alpharetta Athletic Club’s East Course have all hosted top events for both the Georgia PGA and Georgia State Golf Association, with St. Ives and Country Club of Roswell both highly regarded family-oriented private clubs. Many of the country’s top golf course architects have designed courses in the area,

among them Bob Cupp, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Arthur Hills, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones, Joe Lee, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. One of just a handful of Watson-designed courses in the U.S. is The Manor, among the area’s top semiprivate courses. Rees Jones designed Echelon Club and Georgiabased architect Denis Griffiths designed St. Marlo as well as River Pines, one of Atlanta’s most popular daily fee courses. River Pines, St. Marlo and the semi-private Trophy Club of Atlanta have been the area’s primary daily fee options for the past two decades. The Manor and Echelon Club, two of the area’s newer courses, both have made the transition to semiprivate status after opening as private clubs. Both are part of the Affiniti family of courses that are managed or owned by a local golf course management group. That

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also includes St. Marlo and the two Alpharetta Athletic Club private clubs. St. Marlo is one of four South Forsyth courses just across the Forsyth/Fulton

line. The other three are Polo Golf and Country Club, Laurel Springs and Olde Atlanta, part of the Canongate family of clubs in metro Atlanta.

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The City of Milton: Quality is no accident The City of Milton, incorporated Dec. 1, 2006, was recognized in 2011 as having the highest quality of life in the state of Georgia and ninth-highest in the southern United States by the Business Journals’ “On Numbers” survey. The reason why Milton gained this distinction is no secret. Simply take a drive through the city’s peaceful, rolling pastures (located just minutes from bustling commercial corridors) or historic downtown Crabapple and

you’ll soon realize Milton’s magic simply can’t be found in any other city in the metro area. But it isn’t just spectacular views (we’ve got those) or top-ranked schools (we’ve got those) or a variety of housing options that makes Milton a jewel. It’s our people. Our people make Milton a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city’s rural character. And it’s more than just words – Milton’s residents work hard on volunteer efforts like the Historic Preservation Commission, Wildlife Habitat Committee, Milton Grows Green, Better Together: Real Communities Milton Mini-Grants Initiative and Milton Disability Awareness Committee to build an inclusive, verdant and thriving community. They’re joined, of course, by elected officials, appointed volunteers and staff working every day to provide Milton programs, services and protection. It is only through their combined effort that the city can provide opportunity and value in a responsive and responsible environment through active partnerships with the community and its stakeholders. In the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan, a citizen- and staff-created document that helps guide all budgeting decisions, Milton laid out its core values. More

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than just words on a page, these are the principles by which the city’s government conducts itself every day. They are: • Innovation: We proactively explore new modes and models of conducting public service and utilize, among other avenues, partnerships with local governments, schools and community groups, all while remaining committed to providing cutting-edge, budget-conscious solutions to community needs. • Quality: We take the time and effort to produce results that reflect and perpetuate the community’s pride in Milton’s natural beauty and standard of living in all aspects of local government, from staff’s daily interactions with residents, to large-scale building projects, to long-range planning and policy decisions. • Integrity: We conduct all business according to the most stringent ethical standards, manifesting the public’s need for honest, open representation and service. • Transparency: We are motivated by the desire to improve the lives of residents and, in order to promote participation by the citizens and accountability in our actions, committed to maintaining a visible

and predictable environment. Respect: We conduct each citizen and staff encounter with esteem for the sense of worth or excellence deserving of the individual in order to build better communication and stronger relationships. • Fiscal Responsibility: We maintain a balanced budget that exhibits a continuing commitment to accurately and ethically generating revenue, maximizing resources and monitoring spending. • Professional Development: We place the needs, welfare and well-being of our employees in the highest regard because we recognize people are our most precious and vital resource. At the City of Milton, we live by these concepts. Every road project, every parks program, every public safety interaction is carried out with these ideals in mind. From the city manager to citizen responders, everyone agrees that building the best community in the state, nation and world is our ultimate goal. So at the City of Milton, our continued excellence is no fluke, our quality no happy accident. It’s an endeavor embarked upon every morning. Why not come by City Hall some time and see us in action? •

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An Award-Winning Facility, Right in Your Neighborhood North Fulton Hospital is committed to providing each and every patient with quality care—but it’s not just a pledge. It’s a dedication that’s been proven time and again not only by the great personal feedback received from patients and their families, but by the recognition of several national and state accrediting agencies and third-party assessment organizations. “One of the keys to the success of any worthwhile endeavor is our ability to measure our progress in achieving the objectives we have set for ourselves,” said Deborah C. Keel, CEO of North Fulton Hospital. “Without this critical feedback, we cannot accurately judge whether our efforts are truly effective or not.” Awards and distinctions offer tangible evidence of the progress the hospital is making toward accomplishing it’s No. 1 objective: ensuring that they consistently provide safe and effective care for every patient who seeks treatment at North Fulton Hospital. “Accolades and accreditations represent something of a report card. They show us not just what we do, but how well we do it,” said Karim Godamunne, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at North Fulton Hospital. “Objective, third-party evaluations are based on a variety of measures and data, and take a range of factors into impartial consideration.” North Fulton Hospital is proud to share these awards and distinctions with their community: · American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer: Community Hospital Cancer Program Accreditation Award with Commendations · Leapfrog Group: Hospital Safety Score - “A” · Joint Commission: Advance Primary Stroke Certification · Joint Commission: Top Performer on Key Quality Measures · Joint Commission: Hospital Accreditation · American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Achievement Awards: Gold Plus for Heart Failure and Gold Plus for Stroke Care · UnitedHealth Premium Specialty Center designation for Surgical Spine · Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery

· American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification · American Association for Respiratory Care Quality Respiratory Care Recognition · Georgia Hospital Association: Quality Honor Roll— Chairman Category · Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 5 Million Lives Campaign participant and partner · American College of Radiology Accreditation – North Fulton Hospital Radiology: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and Ultrasound – North Fulton Hospital Outpatient Imaging Center: Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), and Ultrasound

· Aetna: Elective Delivery Infant Safety Recognition

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Education 1. Alpharetta Christian Academy 44 Academy St., Alpharetta, Ga. 770-475-5762 alpharettachristianacademy.com Grades: 2 yrs – Fifth grade Enrollment: Elementary – 99, Pre-school – 230 Costs: ½ day of kindergarten – $6,300; K - Fifth – $8,300 (sibling discounts offered) Enrollment dates: January and ongoing for next year Boarding: No Alpharetta Christian Academy educates children from two years to fifth grade in a loving environment that is flexible to meet the needs of individual children. 2. Bridgeway Christian Academy 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 770-751-1972, 678-942-1126 bridgewayca.org Grades: Pre-school – Eighth Enrollment: 205 Costs: $3,800 - $1,600 Enrollment dates: January – August Boarding: No Bridgeway Christian Academy provides a Christ-Centered, safe learning environment that fully supports each student’s pursuit of academic excellence. 3. Chandler Academy 13580 Hopwell Road, Milton, Ga. 770-346-0509 ChandlerAcademy.com Grades: K - Eighth Enrollment: 20 Cost: $8,000 per year Enrollment dates: Open enrollment Boarding: No Small private elementary that makes a big difference! 4. Cornerstone Christian Academy 5295 Triangle Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Ga. 770-441-9222 CornerstoneCougars.org Grades: K – Twelfth Enrollment: 235 (projected for 2012-13) Costs: K - $8,995; First - Fourth – $9,525; Fifth - Eighth – $9,840 Enrollment dates: Open enrollment Boarding: No Cornerstone Christian Academy will partner with parents to provide a

2012 Edition quality academic education designed to develop students who will follow Christ, embrace biblical truth and live lives that glorify God. 5. The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, Ga. 770-641-8688 cottageschool.org Grades: Sixth – Twelfth Enrollment: 130 Cost: $23,950 Enrollment dates: Rolling admission Boarding: No Building a sense of self for students with special learning needs through academic and experiential programming, The Cottage School prepares individuals for fulfillment of their true potential as confident, productive and independent adults. 6. Covenant Christian Academy 6905 Post Road, Cumming, Ga. 770-674-2990 covenantrams.org Grades: K4 – Twelfth Enrollment: 220 Costs: K4/K5 – $6,600; First Twelfth – $7,200; $100 application fee; $275 annual registration fee Enrollment dates: Year-round Boarding: No The mission of Covenant Christian Academy is to glorify God by partnering with Christian families to provide an academically excellent education that approaches every discipline from a Christ-centered, biblical view. 7. Cresco Montessori School 4040 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, Ga. 678-381-0020 crescomontessori.com Grades: 6 weeks – 12 years Enrollment: 70 Cost: Enrollment dates: Year-round Boarding: No Montessori Education is the highest quality and practiced for more than 100 years and Cresco Montessori is celebrating 10 years in the Atlanta Area. 8. Eaton Academy 1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Roswell, Ga. 770-645-2673 eatonacademy.org Grades: K - Twelfth Enrollment: 150

Costs: $5,000 - $22,000 Enrollment dates: Rolling Boarding: No Eaton Academy serves students who benefit from a more customized model of education, designed to meet their personal needs.

Cost: $7,300 Enrollment dates: November 11, 2013 – January 31, 2014 Boarding: No An Archdiocese Catholic School which educates students in mind and faith.

9. Friendship Christian Academy 3160 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, Ga. 678-845-0418 fcsga.org Grades: Pre-K, K – Twelfth Enrollment: 120 Costs: K- $7,192; First - Fifth $7,560; Sixth - Eighth - $7,980; High school - $8,610 Enrollment dates: Fall and Spring Boarding: No (boarding for international students only) Independent, non-denominational Christian school.

13. Horizon Christian Academy 2160 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, Ga. 678-947-3583 horizonchristain.org Grades: K – Twelfth Enrollment: 250 Costs: K-Fifth - $7,600; SixthTwelfth - $8,600 Enrollment dates: Rolling enrollment Boarding: No We are a K-12 private college preparatory program, accredited by SACS, that prepares students to enter the world as Warriors for Christ.

10. Fulton Science Academy Private School 1675 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 770-753-4141 fultonscienceacademy.org Grades: Pre-K – Eighth Enrollment: 250 Cost: $8,500 Enrollment dates: Open enrollment Boarding: No Award winning science and math education. 11. High Meadows School 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell, Ga. 770-993-2940 highmeadows.org Grades: PS3 - Eighth Enrollment: 400 Costs: $5,240 – $16,030 Enrollment dates: Rolling enrollment Boarding: No For nearly 40 years, High Meadows School has provided students an educational experience focused on engagement, inquiry and connection to the natural environment on a beautiful 42 acre campus. 12. Holy Redeemer Catholic School 3380 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 770-410-1454 hrcatholicschool.org Grades: K – Eighth Enrollment: 500

14. King’s Ridge Christian School 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, Ga. 770-754-5738 kingsridgecs.org Grades: Pre-K – Twelfth Enrollment: 715 Costs: K - $12,311; High school - $15,230 Enrollment dates: First round April 5, then rolling admissions thereafter Boarding: No King’s Ridge offers a college preparatory experience in a multidenominational Christian environment that prepares students to be selfdirected learners, self-confident servants and self-aware leaders in college and beyond. 15. Let’s Learn Academy 11660 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 320, Roswell, Ga. 770-754-0085 letslearnacademy.com Grades: K – Eighth Enrollment: 10-15 Costs: $19,000 enrollment fee Enrollment dates: July 25 each year Let’s Learn Academy is an integrated, therapeutic school for children with special needs. 16. The Lionheart School 225 Roswell St., Alpharetta, Ga. 770-772-4555 thelionheartschool.com

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Grades: Ages 5 – 21 Enrollment: 35 Cost: $25,000 annual rate Enrollment dates: Rolling enrollment Boarding: No The Lionheart School is a SACS/ SAIS accredited school serving children on the autism spectrum and with other challenges of relating and community, addressing individual profiles and academic, sensory, language and social needs. 17. McGinnis Woods Country Day School 5368 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 770-664-7764 mcginniswoods.org Grades: Pre-K – Eighth Enrollment: 275 Costs: $8,875 - $ 11, 575 Enrollment dates: Rolling admissions Boarding: No McGinnis Woods provides enriched hands on learning in a warm and caring environment. 18. Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 770-360-1336 millsprings.org Grades: First – Twelfth Enrollment: 300 Cost: $20,570 Enrollment dates: Rolling admissions Boarding: No An independent school on 85 acres in North Fulton County catering to students with ADHD/LD that are high-functioning with an average to above average intelligence. 19. Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 2830 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, Ga. 770-205-6277 montessoriacademygeorgia.com Grades: Pre-school – Eighth Enrollment: 250 Costs: $685 - $1,130/ month Enrollment dates: Open enrollment Boarding: No

Committed to fostering the development of a well adjusted individual through Montessori principles thereby promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the children, staff and parents who meet, work and learn here. 20. Montessori Kids Academy 3034 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, Ga. 678-208-0774 montessoricumming.com Grades: K – 12 Enrollment: 70 Costs: $830/week Enrollment dates: Ongoing Boarding: No Montessori Kids Academy's mission is to inspire global citizens by providing authentic Montessori education in an environment which fosters a child's natural love of learning, promotes peaceful interactions, and cultivates respect and consideration for self, others, community, environment and world. 21. Montessori at Vickery 6285 Post Road, Cumming, Ga. 770-777-9131 montessorivickery.com Grades: Toddler – Twelfth Enrollment: 125 Costs: Half day - $635; Academic - $745; Full $1,000, $8,500/year Enrollment dates: Open enrollment Boarding: No Committed to fostering the development of a well adjusted individual through Montessori principles thereby promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the children, staff and parents who meet, work and learn here. 22. Mount Pisgah Christian School 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 678-336-3443 experiencepisgah.org Grades: Pre-school – Twelfth Enrollment: 950 Costs: $2,215- $16,635

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Boarding: No Mount Pisgah Christian School provides a college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values: College Prep. Life Ready. 23. Pinecrest Academy 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. 770-888-4477 pincrestacademy.org Grades: Pre - K3 – Twelfth Enrollment: 730 Costs: Pre - K3 (full day) $6,700; Pre - K3 (half day) $6,200; Pre - K4/5 - $8,450; K - Fifth $11,330; Sixth - Eighth - $12,460; Ninth - Twelfth - $13,300 Enrollment dates: Rolling admissions for 2012-13; 201314 application deadline January 23, 2013 Boarding: No Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre - K through 12, college-preparatory Catholic school which provides an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering personalized attention in a Christcentered environment of faith and reason, preparing our students to become committed Christian leaders, eager to transform a global society. 24. Porter Academy 200 Cox Road, Roswell, Ga. 770-594-1313 porteracademy.org Grades: Pre-K – Eighth Enrollment: 60 Cost: $18,000 if paid at beginning; $19,025 if using a payment plan Enrollment dates: Academic year – August 9 – May 22; Summer camp – June 10 – July 12 Boarding: No We serve children who have difficulties with language processing, dyslexia, attention (ADHD), sensory processing, visual processing, auditory processing, motor skills (dyspraxia), organization, social skills and self-esteem. 25. Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Ga. 800-462-2338, 770-538-2938 riversidemilitary.com Grades: Seventh - Twelfth (boys

only) Enrollment: 400+ Costs: Boarding - $28,600, Day - $17,150 Enrollment dates: Year-round Boarding: Boarding and day cadets For 105 years, Riverside Military Academy has remained one of the preeminent military college preparatory academics in the United States; producing young men of purpose, integrity and character who are prepared for success in college and in life skills. 26. Swift School 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, Ga. 678-205-4988 swiftschool.com facebook.com/theswiftschool Grades: First - Eighth Enrollment: 216 Costs: First - Fifth - $21,495; Sixth - Eighth - $21,895 Enrollment dates: Rolling enrollment Boarding: No Swift School prepares children with dyslexia and related languagebased learning differences to be successful in life. 27. Village Montessori School 1610 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Ga. 770-552-0834 vmschool.com Grades: Toddler – Sixth Enrollment: 150 Costs: $4,600 - $11,150 Enrollment dates: 10 month and year-round programs; March application Boarding: No Accredited by SACS and AMI to offer authentic Montessori education. 28. Woodward Academy 6565 Boles Road, Johns Creek (North campus) 404-765-4001 woodward.edu Grades: Pre - K – Twelfth Enrollment: 2,670 Costs: $10,000 - $21,950 Enrollment dates: October 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013 Boarding: No Our second century fostering education, character and opportunity.

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North Fulton public school listings Elementary Schools

Abbotts Hill Principal: Roytunda Stabler 770-667-2860 5575 Abbotts Bridge Road Duluth 30097 www.abbottshill.org

Principal: Leonard Forti (interim) 770-497-3800 5880 Findley Chase Drive Duluth 30097 www.fultonschools.org/ school/findleyoaks

Amana Academy Charter Principal: Ehab Jaleel 678-624-0989 285 South Main Street Alpharetta 30004

Fulton Sunshine Academy Principal: Murat Cetin 770-410-1500 1335 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta 30005 Hembree Springs Principal: Kalpana Raju 770-667-2902 815 Hembree Road Roswell 30076 www.fultonschools.org/ school/hembreesprings

Barnwell Principal: Norman Sauce 770-552-4960 9425 Barnwell Road Johns Creek 30022 www.barnwellelementary. org

Hillside Principal: Maisha Otway 770-552-6362 9250 Scott Road Roswell 30076 www.fultonschools.org/ school/hillside

Birmingham Falls Principal: Susan Matzkin 770-667-2820 14865 Birmingham Highway Milton 30004 www.birminghamfalls.com

Lake Windward Principal: Martha Messina 770-740-7050 11770 East Fox Court Alpharetta 30202 www.lakewindward.home. mindspring.com

Alpharetta Principal: Adam Maroney 770-740-7015 192 Mayfield Street Alpharetta 30004 www.alpharettaelementary. com

Cogburn Woods Principal: Bruce Fraser 770-667-2845 13080 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, 30004 www.fultonschools.org/ school/cogburn

Manning Oaks Principal: Kirk Shrum 770-667-2912 405 Cumming Street Alpharetta 30004 www.fultonschools.org/ school/manningoaks

Crabapple Crossing Principal: George Freiberger 770-740-7055 12775 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 www.fultonschools.org/ school/crabapplecrossing

Medlock Bridge Principal: Tiffany Hutchens 770-623-2980 10215 Medlock Bridge Parkway Alpharetta 30202 www.medlockbridge.com

Creek View Principal: Debra Doss 770-667-2932 3995 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta 30005 www.fultonschools.org/ school/creekview

Mimosa Principal: Lynn Johnson 770-552-4540 1550 Warsaw Road Roswell 30075 www.fultonschools.org/ school/mimosa

Dolvin Principal: Laura Zoll 770-740-7020 10495 Jones Bridge Road Johns Creek 30022 www.dolvin.org

Mountain Park Principal: Stacy Perlman 770-552-4530 11895 Mountain Park Road Roswell 30075 www.fultonschools.org/ school/mountainpark

Esther Jackson Principal: Constance Coles 770-594-5290 1400 Martin Road Roswell 30076 www.estherjackson.com Findley Oaks

New Prospect Principal: Rako Morrissey 770-667-2800 3055 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta 30022 www.myschoolonline.cm/ ga/newprospect

Northwood Principal: Ritu Ahuja 770-552-6390 10200 Wooten Road Roswell 30076 www.northwoodelementary. com Ocee Principal: Deborah Pernice 770-667-2960 4375 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta 30022 www.fultonschools.org/ school/ocee River Eves Principal: Neil Pinnock 770-552-4550 9000 Eves Road Roswell 30076 www.fultonschools.org/ school/rivereves

4110 Old Alabama Road Alpharetta 30022 www.autreymill.com Crabapple Principal: Nathan Buhl 770-552-4520 10700 Crabapple Road Roswell 30075 www.mindspring.com/ ~huskies/cmshome.html Elkins Pointe Principal: Melinda Springman 770-667-2892 11290 Elkins Road Roswell 30076 www.fultonschools.org/ school/elkinspointe Haynes Bridge Principal: Lauren Seidman 770-740-7030 10665 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta 30022 www.haynesbridge.com

Roswell North Principal: Kindra Smith 770-552-6320 10525 Woodstock Road Roswell 30075 www.roswellnorth elementary.com Shakerag Principal: Martin Neuhaus 770-497-3880 10885 Rogers Circle Duluth 30097 www.shakeragelementary. com

Holcomb Bridge Principal: Joy Schroerlucke 770-594-5280 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road Alpharetta 30022 www.fultonschools.org/ school/holcombbridge Hopewell Principal: Lenora Patterson 678-297-3240 13060 Cogburn Road Milton 30004

State Bridge Crossing Principal: Trey Martin 770-497-3850 5530 State Bridge Road Alpharetta 30022 www.fultonschools.org/ school/statebridgecrossing

Northwestern Principal: Jasmine Kullar 770-667-2870 12805 Birmingham Highway Milton 30004 www.fultonschools.org/ school/northwestern

Summit Hill Principal: Nancy Murphy 770-667-2830 13855 Providence Road Milton 30004 www.fultonschools.org/ school/summithill

River Trail Principal: Dawn Melin 770-497-3860 10795 Rogers Circle Duluth 30097 www.fultonschools.org/ school/rivertrail

Sweet Apple Principal: Natalie Richman 770-643-3310 12025 Etris Road Roswell 30075 www.fulton.k12.ga.us/site/ es/sweetapple

Taylor Road Principal: Edward Williamson 770-740-7090 5150 Taylor Road Alpharetta 30022 www.trms.ga.net

Wilson Creek Principal: Andrea Cushing 770-497-3811 6155 Wilson Road Duluth 30097

Webb Bridge Principal: Susan Opferman 770-667-2940 4455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta 30005 www.webbbridge.com

Middle Schools Autrey Mill Middle Principal: Jimmy Zoll 770 521-7622

High Schools Alpharetta High School Principal: Shannon Kersey 770-521-7640

3595 Webb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta 30005 Cambridge Principal: Ed Spurka 770-667-2883 2845 Bethany Bend Road Milton 30004 Centennial Principal: Steven Miletto 770-650-4230 9310 Scott Road Roswell 30076 www.centptsa.com Chattahoochee Principal: Timothy Duncan 770-521-7600 5230 Taylor Road Alpharetta 30022 www.chattcougar.com Independence Principal: Tabatha Taylor 770-521-7611 86 School Drive Alpharetta 30004 www.fulton.k12.ga.us/ independencehs Johns Creek Principal: Buck Greene 770-623-2138 5575 State Bridge Road Johns Creek 30022 www.johnscreekhs.net Milton Principal: Clifford Jones 770-740-7000 13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta 30004 www.miltonhighschool.com North Springs Principal: Lisa Stueve 770-551-2490 7447 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30328 Northview Principal: Paul Brannon 770-497-3828 10625 Parsons Road Duluth 30097 www.northviewhigh.com Roswell Principal: Jerome Huff 770-552-4500 11595 King Road Roswell 30075 www.roswellhigh.com Fulton Science Academy Principal: Namik Sercan 770-475-3223 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta 30005 www.fultonteach.org

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Fulton County Board of Education Superintendent – Dr. Robert Avossa Robert Avossa became superintendent of the Fulton County School System in June 2011. As superintendent, Avossa is responsible for the leadership, administration and management of more than 93,000 students, 100 schools, 13,500+ employees and an $819 million general fund budget. Before coming to Fulton County Schools, Avossa served as Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina, one of the largest systems in the country. He also previously served as one of the district’s area superintendents and as Chief of Staff to the superintendent, and before that spent more than a decade in Florida as a teacher and principal. avossa Avossa holds a bachelor’s degree in exceptional education and behavior disorders as well as a master’s degree in special education, both from the University of South Florida. He also holds a specialist’s degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and has a doctoral degree from Wingate University. He and his wife, Kellee, have two school-aged children in the Fulton County School System.

Meet Your School Board Members The Fulton County Board of Education is comprised of seven members elected to serve four-year terms. Each member represents a district within Fulton County. As the governing body of the Fulton County School System, the primary role of the board is the development of school system policies, which are then carried out by the superintendent and staff. Board members elect a president for a two-year term and a vice president for a oneyear term. Each month board members have a community meeting within their district to meet with their constituents. These meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for the community to discuss upcoming board issues and other system related activities directly with their board representative.

North Fulton Board Members

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Linda Schultz (Board President) • District 1

Send Email to: schultzl@ fultonschools.org Board member since

January 2005; current term expires Dec. 31, 2012 Schools served: Amana Academy ES, Crabapple Crossing ES, Dunwoody Springs ES, Fulton Sunshine Academy ES, Hembree Springs ES, Hillside ES, Esther Jackson ES, Mimosa ES, Mountain Park ES, Roswell North ES, Sweet Apple ES, Crabapple MS, Elkins Pointe MS, Haynes Bridge MS, Holcomb Bridge MS, Northwestern MS, Centennial HS, Milton HS and Roswell HS. Linda Schultz was first elected to the Fulton School Board in 2005 and represents areas in Alpharetta and Roswell. She served as the Board Vice President two times before becoming president. A past PTSA president for Roswell High School, Crabapple Middle School and Mountain Park Elementary, Schultz is formerly the legislative chair for the Georgia PTA and North Fulton Council of PTAs. She also has been a Local School Advisory Council member at Roswell High. At the state level, Schultz has served as legislative chair for the Georgia PTA, served on the State Standards and Grading Committee and was appointed to the bipartisan Blue Ribbon Young Driver and DUI Study Commission. Schultz works as web consultant for the Georgia School Council Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to education reform and community involvement in schools.

local school level, Reeves has been a Local School Advisory Committee member and PTA Legislative Chair at Lake Windward Elementary School. A native of Pennsylvania, Reeves majored in marketing at the University of Kentucky and worked for a number of years as an advertising account executive.

Katie Reeves • District 2

Send Email to: reevesk@ fultonschools.org Board member since 1999; current term expires Dec. 31, 2014 Schools served: Abbotts Hill ES, Alpharetta ES, Birmingham Fall ES, Cogburn Woods ES, Crabapple Crossing ES, Creek View ES, Dolvin ES, Findley Oaks ES, Lake Windward ES, Manning Oaks ES, Mimosa ES, New Prospect ES, Northwood ES, Ocee ES, Summit Hill ES, Sweet Apple ES, Autrey Mill MS, Elkins Pointe MS, Haynes Bridge MS, Hopewell MS, Northwestern MS, River Trail MS, Taylor Road MS, Webb Bridge MS, Alpharetta HS, Cambridge HS, Centennial HS, Chattahoochee HS, Fulton Science Academy HS, Johns Creek, Northview HS, Milton HS and Roswell HS. An active member of the North Fulton community, Katie Reeves served on the Alpharetta Planning Commission for four years prior to her election to the School Board in 1999. She represents the Alpharetta and Milton areas, and is the second-most senior member of the Fulton School Board. Reeves served as the School Board President and has also served as vice president of the school board. At the

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Linda McCain • District 5

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currently employed by Parisia Ltd. as a Sales and Marketing consultant, and has worked as a substitute teacher in Fulton County schools.

Send Email to: mccainl@ fultonschools.org Board member since 2011; current term expires Dec. 31, 2014 Schools served: Abbotts Hill ES, Barnwell ES, Dolvin ES, Findley Oaks ES, Hillside ES, Lake Windward ES, Medlock Bridge ES, New Prospect ES, Northwood ES, Ocee ES, River Eves ES, Shakerag ES, State Bridge Crossing ES, Wilson Creek ES, Autrey Mill MS, Haynes Bridge MS, Holcomb Bridge MS, River Trail MS, Taylor Road MS, Webb Bridge MS, Alpharetta HS, Centennial HS, Chattahoochee HS, Johns Creek HS and Northview HS. Linda McCain is the newest member of the Fulton Board of Education, and represents the Alpharetta and Johns Creek areas. With over a decade of volunteer experience in the community, McCain has served Fulton County on local school councils and PTAs in her children’s schools. She has held leadership positions as LSC chair at State Bridge Crossing Elementary and served as a member of the Johns Creek High School Design Review Committee and Fulton County Schools Community Construction Advisory Committee. She also served as co-president of Autrey Mill Middle School’s PTA and was a charter member of the school’s PTA Organizing Committee. A native of Ohio, McCain holds a bachelor’s degree in business, with an emphasis on marketing, from Miami University in Ohio. She is

Send e-mail to: bernath@ fultonschools.org Board member since 2000; current term expires Dec. 31, 2014 Schools served: Barnwell ES, Dunwoody Springs Charter ES, Hillside ES, Esther Jackson ES, Ison Springs ES, Northwood ES, River Eves ES, Spalding Drive Charter ES, Woodland Charter ES, Haynes Bridge MS, Holcomb Bridge MS, Ridgeview MS, Sandy Springs MS, Centennial HS, North Springs HS, Riverwood HS and Roswell HS. Julia Bernath represents Sandy Springs and portions of Alpharetta and Roswell. She served as the Board President from 2007 to 2009, vice president from 2009 to 2010 and represented the Board on the Fulton School Employees’ Pension Board and Fulton Education Foundation’s Board of Directors. Bernath is the past president of the Georgia School Board Association, and has served as treasurer, member of the Federal Relations Network and Government Operations committees and as Fulton County Legislative Liaison. A former PTA President and Local School Advisory Committee Chair, she also served on the 1995 Sandy Springs Area Redistricting Task Force. She recently received the Jewish Federation of Atlanta’s Women of Achievement Award and was elected to the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s Board of Directors. Bernath graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She resides in Sandy Springs and is married with three children and one grandchild.

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Fulton County School System converts to charter system By CANDY WAYLOCK waylock5@aol.com Fulton County students returning to school in August will find themselves in the state’s largest charter school system. Last spring, the State Board of Education approved the school system’s application to become a charter district, paving the way for sweeping flexibility for the system’s 100 local schools. Beginning in August, local schools can seek approval to waive some state education requirements and implement innovations and programs that school leaders believe will lead to improved performance. In a charter system, overall governance remains with the Fulton County Board of Education, which must approve any waivers requested by each individual school. Any policies adopted at the school board level must be followed systemwide.

The school system outlined three areas where innovations and flexibility could be gained through a charter system: • People – System-wide, policies could be approved to allow non-traditional entryways to teaching, allowing the hiring of people who may not have a teaching degree, but have valuable experience to teach students. • Curriculum – Schools can seek waivers from seattime requirements, and instead look at mastery of tasks. At the local level, schools could add courses and subjects, restructure TAG or seek waivers from other current regulations. • Finances – Charter status allows freedom from some state-mandated spending requirements, allowing budgets to be based on need. This freedom could extend to the local school level, allowing local schools a greater say in how budgets are allocated.

Items that could not be waived under a charter include a host of federal and state regulations, including provisions of the No Child Left Behind Law, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), state assessments like the CRCT and End of Course Tests, civil rights laws, fair labor standards and program requirements for students with special educational needs. With approval in hand, Fulton Schools will phase in the charter system implementation over a fiveyear period, beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. Schools would be expected to have a functioning governance council by the 2014-2015 school year after school-level training. Governance councils will be made up of parents, teachers, staff and community members – some appointed and others elected – with no faction capable of forming a voting bloc.

Newsweek ranks several local high schools on top list Five area high schools were rated among the top high schools in the country by Newsweek magazine, which rates schools based on their participation and performance in college preparatory courses. Area high schools on the list of the top 1,000 schools include Northview (99), Chattahoochee (248), Alpharetta (268), Milton (415) and Johns Creek (845). Since 1998, Newsweek has ranked the top public high schools in the country based on a ratio that primarily takes into account the total number of Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) tests taken, divided by the number of graduating seniors. Taking these higher level courses is imperative to college success, according to research by the U.S. Department of Education, which showed the best predictors of college graduation were not good high school grades or test scores, but whether or not a student had “an intense academic experience in high school.” Students who take AP or IB classes, then pass the test at the conclusion of the course, can earn full or partial college credit. –Candy Waylock

Area schools named ‘Best High Schools’ by national publications By CANDY WAYLOCK waylock5@aol.com

Northview High School in Johns Creek was rated among the nation’s best high schools in U.S. News and World Report’s recently released survey of more than 20,000 public high schools from across the nation. According to the 2012 report, Northview ranked 219 nationally and was fourth-best in Georgia, earning it gold status among the nation’s public schools. It was the only North Fulton high school to make the list for 2012. This is the fourth year the publication has compiled a list of the nation’s top schools. It also compiles a separate ranking for the nation’s top charter schools and magnet schools. U.S. News and World Report’s rating system is based on a formula that considers performance on state tests, Advanced Placement exams and International Baccalaureate exams, and also looks at schools that performed better than the state average for their least-advantaged students. In addition, strong ratings in

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teacher-student ratios, college readiness and math and English scores helped determine the schools’ rankings. Officials with U.S. News and World Report said the ratings system was designed specifically to grade schools across a broad spectrum, and not just solely on test scores. “A great high school must serve all of its students well, not just those who are college-bound, and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show the school is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators,” said Robert Morse of U.S. News and World Report. In all, U.S. News and World Report evaluated data from nearly 22,000 schools, and then ranked the top 5,000 highest-scoring schools as gold, silver or bronze in its 2012 rankings. The data came from every state in the country, with the exception of Nebraska, which did not submit enough data to be analyzed. The top 500 schools were gold schools, followed by silver (501 through 2,000). The remaining 3,000 were awarded bronze recognition.

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Gwinnett Tech campus coming to North Fulton By MATTHEW W. QUINN news@northfulton.com

ATLANTA, Ga. — Several North Fulton locations are in the running for a Gwinnett Tech satellite campus funded in the FY 2013 budget. “This is an important economic development project for North Fulton,” said Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton. She said young people need training or retraining and cannot drive an hour or an hour-and-a-half to a technical college in another area after working all day. Having a

campus in North Fulton is important to attracting jobs and training people for these jobs. A conservative estimate of the cost is $25 million; an amount ultimately included in the state’s FY 2013 budget after the Senate initially only put forward $7.5 million to the House’s $12.5 million. Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee Chairwoman Nancy Davis said eight location proposals were received in 2011. All met the necessary criteria and were passed on to Gwinnett Tech and the Technical College System of Georgia. The former Milton High School (now called Milton Center) is one, while others are in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek. T C S G spokesman Mike Light said

This is an important economic development project for North Fulton. Jan Jones Speaker Pro Tem

Commissioner Ron Jackson and Gwinnett Tech President Sharon Bartels will discuss the proposed sites and make a recommendation to the Technical College Board.

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Hello everyone. This week we wanted to introduce you to “Grapleberry”, and I am sharing my grapleberry smoothie recipe and video with you. Grapleberry is Plaque Buster’s sweetheart ! I can’t wait to introduce you to her when she comes back from her world travels. Mom (www.drlesliegaskill.com) always likes to Claire teach her patients about the benefits of antioxidants. My grapleberrry smoothie is a great way to have a cool tasty treat and get some antioxidants to help fight inflammation that can lead to plaque in your arteries. This has been a really hot summer, and everyone deserves a break. My smoothie is very easy to make, and you only need your Mom or Dad to pick up a few ingredients from your local grocery store. You will need: frozen blueberries, vanilla flavored yogurt, some grape juice concentrate, a banana, and crushed ice. I also have a slight variation on my video for those with very restricted sugar. Some grocery stores may have the coupons for your grapleberry smoothie ingredients, so don’t hesitate to ask the manager for them. If they don’t have them,

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Cancer Care Close to Home The diagnosis of cancer can be the most frightening time in a person’s life. On top of all your other concerns at this difficult time, you shouldn’t have to worry about traveling far from home to find quality cancer care—and now that North Fulton Hospital has been accredited as a Community Cancer Center, you don’t have to. North Fulton Hospital’s location in the heart of North Fulton County uniquely positions it to be able to serve those needing cancer care in its own community. And it also provides a safe, convenient location for out-of-town family and friends who want to stay close by to a loved one going through treatment. From plentiful hotels and restaurants, to diverse shopping and worship options, the community surrounding North Fulton Hospital has no shortage of necessary amenities to offer. North Fulton Hospital was rigorously evaluated by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer (CoC) and demonstrated that it had the ability to provide high-quality cancer care in a comprehensive manner through the spectrum of prevention and early diagnosis to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. Constantly focused on quality of care, the hospital’s cancer committee leads the program through setting goals, monitoring and refining care, and evaluating patient outcomes. Whether it be through physician-to-physician consultations or multidisciplinary staff meetings to confer on cases, the Cancer Team at North Fulton Hospital fosters collaboration to help ensure the most comprehensive and individualized care they can offer patients. The lines of communication are always open among all team members. Each member of a patient’s team brings his or her own unique expertise and experience to the table to consider the patient’s care from every angle that they can, to explore every option, every treatment, and every approach known to them. To learn more about North Fulton Hospital’s Cancer Program, visit www.nfultonhospital.com.

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Welcome to our 2012 edition of our “Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth” from Appen Newspapers and staff. As the President of the International Olympic Committee says after an Olympic Games is over (except of course for Juan Antonio Samaranch at the 1996 Atlanta Games), this “Best Of” was the “best one ever!” We made a number of changes in this one in our efforts to provide our readers with the best information possible. We required our readers to register with us in order to vote. This came close to eliminating all the instances where people

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voted more than once. We were worried about making everyone register to vote because that would require more effort. In the end however, over 750 people voted so I feel like we have a good list for you. The winners and finalists certainly should be good bets for you in terms of superior quality of services or products including and especially food! And it will help, by the way, if you mention that you saw their award in the “Best Of” poll with Appen Newspapers. We named a “Winner” in each category and two “Finalists” (2nd and 3rd in the voting). In some categories there were insufficient votes

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Smokejack www.smokejackbb.com Alpharetta: 26 South Main St., 770410-7611 Slopes - www.slopesbbq.com Alpharetta: 5865 Gateway Drive, 678-393-1913 Cumming: 436 Canton Highway, 770-886-1678 Roswell: 34 Crossville Road, 770518-7000

to name more than one finalist. Also in several the voting was either a tie or almost a tie and in that case we named more than two finalists. Finally, we fine-tuned the selection of categories of goods and services. Last year some categories just didn’t generate votes so we dropped them and added new ones. I would like to hear from you especially if you have any ideas for the 2013 “Best Of” poll. We want to keep improving it every time. Please email me: AppenPublisher@gmail. com. Thanks for your input and thanks for keeping and using this year’s poll results information.

Alpharetta: 3070 Windward Plaza, 700-740-8571; 3000 Old Alabama Road, 770-360-0970 Roswell: 11725 Alpharetta Highway, 770-817-0200

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Pappadeaux www.pappadeaux.com Alpharetta: 10795 Davis Drive, 770992-5566 Olde Blind Dog - www.olde blinddog.com Milton: 12650 Crabapple Road, 678-624-1090

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Stoney River www.stoneyriver.com Roswell: 10524 Alpharetta Highway,

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Norman's Landing www.normanslanding.com Cumming: 365 Peachtree Parkway, 770-886-010

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Cabernet www.cabernetsteakhouse.com Alpharetta: 5575 Windward Parkway, 770-777-5955 Longhorn Steakhouse: www.longhornsteakhouse.com Johns Creek: 10845 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-662-7087 Roswell: 900 Mansell Road, 770642-8588

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Winner J. Christopher's www.jchristophers.com Alpharetta: 3070 Windward Plaza, 700-740-8571; 3000

Best of Old Alabama Road, 770360-0970 Roswell: 11725 Alpharetta Highway, 770-817-0200

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Waffle House www.wafflehouse.com Multiple locations in Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek and Roswell. IHOP - www.ihop.com Alpharetta: 870 North Main St., 678-566-0211

Mellow Mushroom www.mellowmushroom.com Alpharetta: 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, 770-6633812; 3070 Windward Parkway, 678-566-7888; 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-813-0818 Roswell: 935 Woodstock

Road, 770-645-8383 Cumming: The Avenue Forsyth, 770-888-8885

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BEst dessert

Winner

Johnny's New York www.johnnyspizza.com Alpharetta: 869 North Main St., 678-867-6773; 11875 Jones Bridge Road, 770777-8000 Cumming: 3490 Keith Bridge Road, 678-947-4260 Johns Creek: 9950 Jones Bridge Road, 770-777-9799 Brooklyn Joe's www.brooklynjoespizza.com Milton: 13065 Highway 9, 770-754-0202 Vintage Pizzeria www.vintagepizzeria.com Alpharetta: 12540 Broadwell Road, 770-817-6000

BEst restaurant

BEst ethnic Restaurant

Winner

Alpine Bakery alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com Alpharetta: 12315 Crabapple Road, 770-4109883

Finalist

Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory. com Alpharetta: 2075 North Point Circle, 770-751-7011

Winner Cafe Efendi www.cafeefendi.com Alpharetta: 488 North Main St., 770-360-8014

Finalist

El Porton - www.elporton mexicanrestaurants.com Alpharetta: 4902 Atlanta Highway, 678-393-8888; 11950 Jones Bridge Road, 770-569-1775 Roswell: 11190 Alpharetta Highway, 678-393-0100; 910 Marietta Highway, 770552-1613

BEst happy hour

Olde Blind Dog www.oldeblinddog.com Milton: 12650 Crabapple Road, 678-624-1090

Finalists

Marlow's Tavern www.marlowstavern.com Alpharetta: 3719 Old Alabama Road, Building 200, Suite H-I, 770-4751800 Cumming: 410 Peachtree Parkway, 770-886-3666 Milton's Cuisine - www. miltonscuisine.com Milton: 800 Mayfield Road, 770-817-0161

BEst burger

Winner

Winner Village Tavern www.villagetavern.com Alpharetta: 11555 Rainwater Drive, 770-777-6490

Finalists

Olde Blind Dog www.oldeblinddog.com Milton: 12650 Crabapple Road, 678-624-1090 Pure Taqueria www.puretaqueria.com Alpharetta: 103 Roswell St., 678-240-0023

Five Guys www.fiveguys.com Alpharetta: 6410 North Point Parkway, 770-3460366; 5230 Windward Parkway, 678-867-7930 Cumming: 2235 Market Place Blvd., 770-888-7199 Roswell: 4648 Woodstock Road, Suite 210, 770-6433783

Finalists

The Counter www.thecounterburger.com Roswell: 850 Mansell Road, 678-461-9661 Scratch Fresh www.scratch-fresh.com

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BEst Grocery store

Winner Publix - www.publix.com Multiple locations in Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek and Roswell.

Finalists

Alpharetta: 12872 Alpharetta Highway, Ste. 110, 678-393-9059

BEst local store

Winner Kohls - www.kohls.com Alpharetta: 13097 Highway 9 North, 678-624-0164 Cumming: 1615 Market Place Blvd., 678-647-1144 Roswell: 620 West Crossville Road, 678-352-9536; 2342 Holcomb Bridge Road, 678-795-9645

Finalists

The Drake Closet www.thedrakehouse.org Roswell: 10500 Clara Drive, 770587-4712 Trader Joe's - www.traderjoes.com Roswell: 635 West Crossville Road, 770-645-8505

Kroger - www.kroger.com Multiple locations in Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek and Roswell. Whole Foods www.wholefoodsmarket.com Roswell: 1180 Upper Hembree Road, 770-664-6300 Johns Creek: 5945 State Bridge Road, 678-514-2400

BEst Jewelry store

Winner Iroff & Sons - www.iroff.com Alpharetta: 3960 Old Milton Parkway, 770-751-7222

Finalists

Brown & Co. www.brownjewelers.com Roswell: 674 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-993-1080

Shane Co. - www.shaneco.com Alpharetta: 10885 Haynes Bridge Road, 678-393-0701

BEst Wine/Spirits Store

Winner Total Wine - www.totalwine.com Alpharetta: 380 North Point Circle, 770-772-0694

Finalists

Pop's Wine and Spirits www.popswine.com Suwanee: 3121 Peachtree Parkway, Suwannee, 770-886-254 Jax - www.jaxfinewine.com Cumming: 928 Market Place Blvd., 770-888-8036

BEst consignment store

Winner Twisted Thread www.thetwistedthread.com Milton: 12660 Crabapple Road, 770-667-9110

Finalists

Finer Consigner Alpharetta: 11130 State Bridge Road, F101, 770-751-3501 Designer Consigner www.designer-consigner.net Alpharetta: 370 North Main St., Ste 101, 770-777-0032 The Drake Closet www.thedrakehouse.org Roswell: 10500 Clara Drive, 770587-4712 Kid to Kid - www.kidtokid.com Cumming: 535 Lakeland Plaza, 770888-8500

Creative Hair Designs

Creative Hair Designs creativehairdesigns-alpharetta.com Alpharetta: 128 South Main St., #107, 770-475-9544

Finalists

Muse Salon and Spa www.musesalonandspa.com Alpharetta: 4620 Kimball Bridge Road, #5, 678-393-2214 Tryst Hair Salon - www.facebook. com/Trust-Hair-Salon-and-BoutiqueAlpharetta Alpharetta: 4005 Old Milton Parkway, #105, 770-772-7007

BEst music lessons

Winner Music Matters www.musicmatters101.com Alpharetta: 631 North Main St., #107, 770-619-3456 Roswell: 614 West Crossville, 770650-6550 Johns Creek: 3630 Peachtree Parkway, 770-418-2424

Finalist

Peggy Still School of Music www.peggystill.com Alpharetta: 11775 Northfall Lane, 770-753-0322

BEst car wash

Winner Cactus Car Wash www.cactuscarwash.com Milton: 12905 Georgia 9, 770-3439960

Finalists

• We recycle our water WITHOUT charging additional fees • Free bottle of Cactus water and air freshener with full service washes or details. • Gourmet Coffee, Cappuccino, Slush Puppies, and Snacks! • Water Cannons for the kids to play with! Car Wash WINNER • Free Internet /Wi-Fi and Pet friendly! • We promise a clean car QUICKLY! FACar FAVORITE AVO VOWash VORI RITE RI T • No SUV upcharges CACTUS CAR WASH on any car washes 2011

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Mammoth Car Wash www.mammothdetail.com Alpharetta: 255 South Main St., 770521-0300; 2145 Old Milton Parkway, 770-521-0599 Sky Car Wash - www.skywash.com Roswell: 11865 Alpharetta Highway, 770-674-6500

BEst maid service

Winner BEst hair salon

Winners

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12905 Hwy. 9 North, Milton (Walmart Shopping Center) 770-343-9960 • www.cactuscarwash.com

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Aria Hair Salon www.ariassalon.com Alpharetta: 10 Roswell St., #100, 770-475-8111

Mini Maids www.minimaid-ga.com Alpharetta: 271 North Main St., 770360-9000

Finalists

Maid Pro - www.maidpro.com Alpharetta: 1056 Branch Drive, 678242-0040 The Maids - www.maids.com

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BEst auto repair

Winner

Crabapple Car Care

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Winner

Crabapple Car Care Center www.crabapplecarcare.net Alpharetta: 12265 Crabapple Road, Ste. B, 770-667-0025

Mount Pisgah Christian School www.experiencepisgah.org Alpharetta: 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, 678-336-3375

Finalists

Mill Springs Academy www.millsprings.org Alpharetta: 13660 New Providence Road, 770-3601336 Kings Ridge Christian School www.kingsridgecs.org Alpharetta: 2765 Bethany Road, 770-74-5738

Back on the Road backontheroadauto.com Milton: 2875 Bethany Bend, 678-566-6663 Bauer Auto Repair www.bauerautorepair.com Alpharetta: 1005 Union Hill Road, 770-442-1669

Finalists

Sunrise www.sunriseseniorlving.com Alpharetta: 2950 Old Alabama Road, 770-4756622 Johns Creek: 11405 Medlock Bridge Road, 770814-0505

Finalists

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple www.at-crabapple.com Alpharetta: 12200 Crabapple Road, 678-8947803 Dogwood Forest at North

Point www.dogwoodforest.com/ alpharetta-assited-living Alpharetta: 253 North Main St., 770-410-9169

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BEst optometrist

Winner Family Eye Care of Roswell familyeyecareofroswell.com Roswell: 910 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-992-6789

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Winner

BEst private day care/pre-k

Winner

Mount Pisgah Christian School www.experiencepisgah.org Alpharetta: 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, 678-336-3375

Finalists

Milton High School www.miltonhighschool.com Milton: 13025 Birmingham Highway, 770-740-7000

Finalists

Barnwell Elementary www.barnwellelementary. org Johns Creek: 9425 Barnwell Road, 770-552-4960 Alpharetta High School www.ahsraiders.com Alpharetta: 3595 Webb Bridge Road, 770-521-7640 Roswell High School www.roswellhigh.com Roswell: 11595 King Road, 770-552-4500

Goddard School www.goddardschool.com Alpharetta: 12665 Crabapple Road, 678-3666161; 11250 State Bridge Road, 770-754-4796 Roswell: 2710 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-993-3307 Kids R Kids #43 www.krkmilton.com Milton: 13950 Highway 9 North, 770-518-6868

BEst assisted living

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Thomas Eye Group www.thomaseyegoup.com Alpharetta: 3300 Old Milton Parkway, #125, 678-287-7640 Suresight Eyecare www.suresighteyecare.com Alpharetta: 3975 Old Milton Parkway, #2, 678-624-7766

The Alpharetta Animal Hospital www.alpharettaanimalhospital.com Alpharetta: 80 Milton Ave, 770-4757613

Crabapple Knoll - yourckvc.com Alpharetta: 12604 Crabapple Road, 770-475-8272

BEst chiropractor

Winner Willis Chiropractic www.willischiropractic.com Alpharetta: 317 North Main St., 770740-8740

Finalist

John Webster www.roswellchiropractor.com Roswell: 11490 Alpharetta Highway, #100, 770-442-3343

Finalists

Little River Animal Hospital www. animaldr.com Milton: 15710 Birmingham Highway, 770-619-1616 Loving Hands Animal Clinic www.lovinghands.com Alpharetta: 13775 Highway 9 North, 770-667-9022

BEst family medicine

Winner

Dr. Mitchell Hecht

Dr. Mitchell Hecht Roswell: 1305 Hembree Road, #201, 770-475-0212

North Georgia Gynecology l voted top op p OB-Gyn

Finalists

Dr. Leslie Gaskill www.drlesliegaskill.com Johns Creek: 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, 770-495-9995 Internal Medicine of Johns Creek - www.imajohnscreek.com Johns Creek: 3340 Paddocks Parkway, 678-474-9633

BEst dermatologist

Winner

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Georgia OB/GYN 993 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 320, 404-256-2943

Finalists

North Georgia Gynecology Alpharetta: 11975 Morris Road, #330, 770-442-1200 Atlanta Women's Specialist www.awsphysicians.com Alpharetta: 3400 Old Mlton Parkway,

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Roswell Pediatric Center - www. roswellpediatrics.com Alpharetta: 3400 C Old Milton Parkway, Suite 545, 770-751-0800; 12385 Crabapple Road, 770-343-9900 Cumming: 110 North Corners Parkway, Suite 100, 770-888-2882

Finalists

Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases www.atlcenterforderm.com Alpharetta: 3400 C Old Milton Parkway, 770-664-4337 Cumming: 327 Dahlonega St., Suite 1501, 770-844-1902 Roswell: 1265 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 100, 770-751-1133 Goodman Dermatology www.goodmandermatology.com Roswell: 2500 Hospital Blvd., #280, 770-754-0787 Dermatology Center of Atlanta www.dermatology-atlanta.com Johns Creek: 9900 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-497-0699

Dr. Ruth Clemens personally sees and treats each patient in her Alpharetta office open since 1991. Board-Certified in OB-Gyn with Special interests in: • PCOS • Peri-menopause and Menopause • Hormone Replacement Therapy • Abnormal Pap Smears • Adolescent Gynecology • Menstrual Irregularities • Annual Gynecologic Exams

770-442-1200

Winner

Dr. Gwendolyn A. Delaney Cumming: 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 4260, 678-990-2501 Children's Medical Group www.cmg-pc.com Johns Creek: 6918 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200, 770-622-5758

Georgia Dermatology www.gadermcenter.com Cumming: 1505 Northside Blvd., Ste. 1500, 770-781-5077

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BEst pediatrician

Willis Chiroprac�c

Dr. Seth Oquist

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People Around Town By William Houp

Kelly Frommer has lived in Roswell for 30 years. She is originally from Atlanta. Her favorite thing about the area is the sense of community. "It has a small-town feel," she said.

Elieen Cohn with granddaughter Josie Barisaac. Cohn has lived in Johns Creek for 21 years. She is originally from DeKalb County. "My favorite part of this area is Northpoint Mall," she said.

Portia Ashford has lived in Roswell for 1 year. She is originally from Maryland. Her favorite thing is the park.

Gerald and Linda Price have lived in Roswell for 1.5 years. They are originally from Alpharetta. Their favorite things are the children’s activities available for their grandchildren. E m m a Przybylinski has lived in Roswell for 20 years. She is originally from Florida. "It’s very welcoming and kid friendly. I love going out to lunch," she said.

Rebecca Evan with daughter Lila Marie have lived in Dunwoody for 5 years. Evan is originally from Virginia Highlands. "The parks and recreation areas are my favorite," she said.

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BEst surgeon

Winner

Center for Advanced Dentistry johnscreeksedationdentist.com Suwanee: 6916 McGinnis Ferry Road #500, 770-623-8750

Finalists

Crabapple Dental www.crabapple dental.com Alpharetta: 12670 Crabapple Road, Suite 110, 678-379-4066 Brian D. Johnson www.brianjohnsonmd.com Roswell: 1240 Upper Hembree Road, 770-993-9809

Mitch Hilson at Village Podiatry www.villagepodiatrycenters.com Roswell: 1350 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 100, 770-754-9820

Finalists

Spectrum Neurosurgical www.spectrumneuro.com Roswell: 2500 Hospital Blvd., 770664-9600 Breast Care Specialists, LLC www.breastcareatlanta.com Alpharetta: 3180 North Point Parkway, Building 100, Suite 102, 404-255-8086

BEst REALTOR

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BEst dentist

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Choices are limitless when it’s time to grab great grub By S. LEE GUY news@northfulton.com

food. If you dare, try Liu Fu or Sichuan House, both in Johns Creek.

The readers of the Appen family of newspapers won’t lead you astray. Over the years, their Best of North Fulton/South Forsyth list has proven to be a great barometer of overall favorability and popularity. This year is no exception. As a complement to this year’s list, here are a few restaurant picks that might fly beneath the radar. The local restaurant scene continues to be vibrant and ever changing. So try something new and different for dinner tonight. Cheers!

Best Bar-B-Que – I’m not going to disagree with the readers’ pick of ‘Cue in Milton. But lovers of smoked swine should keep a close eye out for Grand Champion BBQ. This strip mall gem in East Cobb will open a second location in Crabapple this summer. I expect them to be game changers in the local BBQ scene.

Best Ethnic Restaurant – I’m happy to see Cafe Efendi win this category. After a short hiatus, they reopened last year in new digs on North Main Street in Alpharetta. If you fancy Mediterranean cuisine, you might also try Jerusalem Bakery on Old Milton Parkway. Their chicken shawarma wrap in special a fresh baked pita might be my favorite lunch in Alpharetta. Most truly authentic ethnic food can be found in communities with high concentrations of expatriates. North Fulton’s hi-tech industry has attracted Indian and Chinese workers to relocate here. Their cuisine came along for the ride. I like the Indian lunch buffet at Madras Chettinaad on State Bridge Road. Or better yet, feast on the tongue-numbing spice of Sichuan-style Chinese

Best Breakfast – I’m going holey with these picks. BB’s Bagels, with locations on McFarland Parkway and State Bridge, makes perhaps the best water-boiled bagel in all of metro Atlanta. Or how about Dutch Monkey Doughnuts on Ronald Reagan Parkway near the Avenue Forsyth? Their fresh strawberry bars are among my favorites. Best Pizza - The burbs are awash with great New York-style pies. My favorites are VerraZanno in Johns Creek and Vintage Pizza in Crabapple, a reader pick. Best Dessert - Alpine Bakery should come as no surprise in this category. Their cakes are amazingly beautiful. Want something different? Bring home some chocolate truffles from The Chocolatier at the Avenue Forsyth. I love the snap of tempered dark chocolate that gives way to silky smooth and flavor-infused chocolate ganache.

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Best Burger – I’m happy to see Scratch Fresh make this list. These burger flippers from Milton are among the nicest folks you’ll meet. They offer a great alternative to Five Guys. For a higherend burger, try Kozmo’s special Gastro Pub on Douglas Road. The difference in their burger is a bit of brisket thrown into the grind along with sirloin. Delicious. Favorite Restaurant - As someone who eats out more than I care to admit, this is a tough category. It’s like asking me to pick my favorite child - certainly an uncomfortable choice to make. So on my Best of North Fulton ballot, I left this choice blank. But if you’re looking for a new favorite restaurant, why not go Italian in Johns Creek? This young town has a thriving Italian restaurant scene that doesn’t get enough attention from food critics. My wife’s current favorite is Dal Cuore on the Ray Moss Connector. Their selfdescribed “humble” Italian food is anything but. It’s a worthy choice for your next date night. S. Lee Guy runs the Roots in Alpharetta blog. His work can be found at www.rootsinalpharetta. com and at www.northfulton.com.

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18 Month Event Calendar August 2012 DINNER-THEATRE August 2 – Sept. 2, The New American Shakespeare Tavern hosts The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must checkout," says Ray Appen of Appen Newspapers. www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Pastry Class August 1, Peachy Keen Summer Desserts at Harry's Salud Cooking School from 6 9 p.m. Michelle di MaioPellegri will guide you through the pastry kitchen to create an array of luscious desserts that are a perfect complement to warm weather entertaining. A light supper will be served. Concert Series August 3, The Songwriters Tour Concert Series at Chattahoochee Nature Center at the Ben Brady Pavilion,

featuring James Casto with Jesse Terry, Beth Wood, and saxophonist Matt Blanchard. 8 p.m. show with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. www. chattnaturecenter.org or 770992-2055. Free Concert Series August 4, Riverside Sounds – Free Concert Series at Riverside Park, featuring Brandon Giles Band, sweatinfused, hard rock/boogie piano solos. 7 – 9 p.m. www. roswellgov.com PUppet Show August 4, Puppets & Play: Circus Fanta-SEA featuring Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy, at Chattahoochee Nature Center. 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. for all ages. Fantastic puppet performance that will delight all ages. Included with General Admission. 770-9922055 or www.chattnaturecenter. org. Old Soldiers RAce August 4, Old Soldier’s Day Race & Old Soldiers Day . The

City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor a 5K and 10K race with both beginning at 7 a.m. Old Soldiers Parade August 4, 2012 10:00 AM Old Soldiers Day Parade Alpharetta has been honoring war veterans for over 50 years! In tribute to the devoted, the city hosts a parade with floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns, music and candy. Free hot dogs, soft drinks and children's activities at parade finish. Canoeing 101 August 5, Canoeing 101 at Chattahoochee Nature Center from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for ages 5 – adult. Learn the basics of canoeing. Advance registration required. scheduling@chatt naturecenter.org or 770-9922055 ext. 237. Kelly Clarkson Concert August 8, Kelly Clarkson & The Fray with Special Guest Carolina Liar Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 7 p.m.

ATTENTION: Post your calendar events directly to Appen Newspapers’ website – www.NorthFulton.com. Get FREE publicity on North Atlanta’s highest hit website. National Art Exhibition August 10 – September 28, The 2nd Annual National Juried Exhibition of Atlanta Fine Arts League at Roswell Visual Arts Center. Opening Reception from 7 – 9 p.m. on August 10. 770-594-6122. Live Music August 11, Live Music Blue Mother Tupelo At Matilda's under the Pines. 8 p.m. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta . (678) 914-1704 Orchestra Concert August 12, IlDivo with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Lecture Series August 15, Barrington Hall Lecture Series – General James Longstreet presented by Bill Potter, Civil War historian. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating. Make your reservations by calling 770-640-3855.

Alive after five August 16, Alive After Five in Roswell’s Historic District along Canton St. Best street party in Atlanta with live music, great food, shops, galleries and a festive atmosphere as thousands enjoy the ambiance that helped Canton St. receive the award Great Places In Georgia – Great Street! www. aliveafterfiveroswell.com. Concert August 17, Community Concert, presenting Roswell’s New Horizons Band and the Roswell Ramblers Chorus at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 7 p.m. For tickets and information 770-641-3950. Concert August 18, Bertie Higgins in Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Presented by “We Will Not Forget Foundation.” 8 p.m.

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2012-2013 Calendar For tickets call 770-641-1260. Honda Civic Tour Sunday, August, 19. Honda Civic Tour: Linkin Park & Incubus with Mutemath at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 6:30 p.m. Ice cream Social August 19, Third Sundaes at Barrington Hall. Old fashioned ice-cream social. You will be treated to a free ice cream sundae at the end of your tour. 770-640-3855. Concert August 19, 8th Annual Michael O’Neal Summer Singers concert at Roswell UMC at 3 p.m. Visit www. mosingers.com for details and information. Cooking Class August 21, Cooking with Chef John Wilson at Barrington Hall from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. “Sauces.” $50 per person limited to 10 participants. For reservations contact 770640-3855 or wbrowning@ roswellgov.com. Wednesday Walks August 22, Wednesday Walks in the Garden at Barrington Hall. 770-640-3855. Concert August 23, Sugarland with Dave Stewart & Canaan Smith Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Concert August 24. 7:00 PM My Morning Jacket with Band of Horses Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre . Pageant August 25, Miss Atlanta Scholarship Pageant at Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each. www. missatlanta.org Ice Cream social August 26, 8th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ in Historic Town Square to benefit The Drake house. 2 – 4 p.m. www.thedrakehouse.org Lecture Series August 29, Barrington Hall Lecture Series – The War in Our Backyards presented by Dr. Gordon Jones, Military Curator at Atlanta History Center. On overview of the Civil War on a day-to-day basis in Atlanta. Doors open at 6:30 P.M Limited seating. Reservations: call 770640-3855.

Art Competition Aug. 30, Arts on the Creek juried art competition – Artists show their artwork at the Johns Creek Arts Center. Famers Market June - September, Johns Creek Farmers Market – The Farmers Market, held at Newtown Park, offers about 32 vendors who sell locally grown produce that is certified organic, certified naturally grown or sustainably grown. Movie Series June, July and August, Movies in the Park – A series of three movies offers outdoor family fun, centered around a featured movie shown on a huge inflatable screen at Newtown Park.

September 2012 Free Concert Series September 1, Riverside Sounds – Free Concert Series at Riverside Park, featuring The Black Lilies, earthy, gritty, melancholy reminiscent of old mountain music a century ago. 7 – 9 p.m. www.roswellgov. com. Comedic Play September 6 – 23, Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents The Man Who Came To Dinner at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. (Comedy); One of the most epic and clever American comedies to ever take the stage. “Highly recommended.” – Appen Newspapers, Meet the irascible arts critic Sheridan Whiteside as he pays a visit to the Stanley household where Marx Brothers-like madness ensues. 770-641-1260 or www. get.org Dinner-Theatre Sept. 6 – Sept.30, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must checkout.” , All’s Well that Ends Well & Measure for Measure (in repertory), – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Benefit and Awards Event September 8, Georgia Ensemble Theatre benefit: One Enchanted Evening and Legacy Awards. www.get.org

Family Festival Sept. 8, 2012 – Johns Creek Family Festival – This annual event features music, games, activities, arts and crafts, moonwalks, giant slides, and more at Newtown Park. How Down September 14 - 15, Heritage Day/Hoe Down at the Mill – Celebrate the history and culture of the area over the past 400 years at Autrey Mill. Art Festival September 15 & 16, 46th Annual Roswell Arts Festival in historic town square. Fine Arts, Original Crafts, performing arts, children’s activities and fun for the entire family. Children's Run September 15 - 16, Iron Kids Alpharetta. Children ages 6-15 years-old compete in ageappropriate distance with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. 7 a.m. at Wills Park. Bridal Showcase September 16th, Alpharetta CVB’s Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal Showcase at the Metropolitan Club from 1 - 4 p.m. Tour de Pink September 29, YSC Tour de Pink As Atlanta’s only bike ride for breast cancer, Tour de Pink will allow participants to ride from 1 to 100 miles, from short family rides and a survivor loop to professionally designed routes for the expert cyclist. 7:30 a.m. -– 5 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Wednesday Walks September 19, Wednesday Walks in the Garden at Barrington Hall. 770-640-3855. Alive after five September 20, Alive After Five in Roswell’s Historic District along Canton St. Best street party in Atlanta with live music, great food, shops, galleries and a festive atmosphere as thousands. www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com or 770-641-3798. Dog show September 28 - 30, Atlanta & Augusta German Shepherd Dog Show at Wills Park. Horse Show September 29 - 30, IEA Horse show — Oak Creek, Wills Park Art show and sale September 29 –

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Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park” Old Milton Park in Historic Downtown Alpharetta This Artists Market features unique handcrafted work by your local artists and includes pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry creations, handmade children’s clothing, photography, watercolor, oil, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more..

October 2012 Cook Out October 2, “Red and Blue Cook for You” This event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Benihana’s on Mansell Road. It will include dinner, drinks, entertainment, showcase of public safety vehicles, and a silent Auction. County fair October 4 - 14, Cumming Country Fair & FestivalCumming Fairgrounds. Dinner-Theatre October 4 - 28, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must checkout.” , Macbeth, – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Free Concert Series October 6, Riverside Sounds – Free Concert Series at Riverside Park, featuring The Lee Boys, hard-driving, blues-based beat inspired from Gospel music that’s infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, and country, from 7 – 9 p.m. www. roswellgov.com Benefit event October 6, The Great Flea Fling at Hembree Farm, 8 a.m.. – 5 p.m. A benefit for the Hembree Farm Historic site. For additional information contact the Roswell Historical Society at 770-992-1665. Art Festival October 6, Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival. A tradition since 1969, this outdoor festival features 50 American Country Antique Dealers from 6 states and 50 local juried artists. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m at the Historic Community of Crabapple. Scarecrow Harvest October 6, Scarecrow Harvest Over 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit! A family street party that continues from

10 a.m. into the night offers a farmer’s market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food. Brew Moon Fest October 6, Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest Downtown comes alive from 6:30 - 11 p.m. for this annual beer fest with great food and beverages for purchase. Bring your own chairs or tables available for purchase. Youth day parade October 13, 62nd Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade well begin at 10 a.m. Youth Day is sponsored by the city of Roswell to honor and support the youth of Roswell. An outdoor festival will be held at Roswell Area Park following the parade. Any youth group or organization interested in participating in the parade should call 770-6413705. Parade line up begins at Roswell First Baptist Church with parade ending at Roswell Area Park. www.roswellgov. com or 770-641-3705. Farm Days October 13, Fall Farm Days at Smith Plantation Home. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free, annual family event featuring artisan exhibits and demonstrations pertaining to life on a 19th Century Farm www.archibaldsmithplantation. org or 770-641-3798. Lecture Series October 17, Barrington Hall Wednesday Lecture Series: Thomas King of Roswell with Dr. Keith Bohannon. Barn meeting space at Barrington Hall. 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. $5 per person – reservations strongly suggested. 770640-3855 or wbrowning@ roswellgov.com. Alive after five October 18, Alive After Five in Roswell’s Historic District along Canton Street; Best street party in Atlanta with live music, great food, shops, galleries and a festive atmosphere as thousands enjoy the ambiance that helped Canton Street receive the award Great Places In Georgia – Great Street! www. aliveafterfiveroswell.com. Taste of Roswell October 20, Taste of Roswell in Historic Town Square from Noon – 5:30 P.M. Sample the flavors of Roswell’s outstanding restaurants, enjoy music, food, family activities, vote for your favorites and enjoy the ambiance of the historic district. www.visitroswellga.com.

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2012-2013 Calendar BBQ Competition Oct. 20, BBQ, Bowls and Beyond – People can purchase unique volunteer-made ceramic pieces and enjoy foods from a BBQ competition at the Johns Creek Arts Center. 5K and 10K race October 20, Fast Pace Race (5K&10K)- Cumming Fairgrounds. Arts and Music Festival October 20 - 21, Arts and Music Fall Festival. A Juried event with 100 booths plus Live Jazz, Blues and Acoustic Music performances on three Stage areas Saturday evening 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Historic Downtown Alpharetta! Spooky Mill Oct. 26-27, Spooky Mill – Trick or treat in the Heritage Village, and enjoy games, spooky stories, fortune-telling, and a haunted house at Autrey Mill. Sip of the South October 27, A Sip of the South at Bulloch Hall. A great evening of good food, good drinks and good music! 770992-1731 or www.bullochhall. org. Arts Festival Oct. 27-28, Johns Creek Arts Festival – An arts extravaganza will field more than 100 artists in myriad media displaying their work.As part of the Arts Festival, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform an evening concert on Oct. 27. Art show and sale October 27 – 28, Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park” Old Milton Park in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. This Artists Market features unique handcrafted work by your local artists and includes pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry creations, handmade children’s clothing, photography, watercolor, oil, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Dog Show October 26-28, Wills Park, Atlanta Obedience Dog Show.

November 2012 Dinner-Theatre November 1 - 25, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in

all of Atlanta. A must checkout.” , Titus Andronicus, – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www.shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. War Exhibit November - December, The Smith Family and the Civil War Exhibit: The War at Home. To commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. This exhibit runs through December 31. Admission is included in the purchase of regular tour ticket. www.archibalksmithplantation. org or 770-641-3978. Christmas in Roswell November – December, Christmas In Roswell: Events, activities, open houses, tours, Santa sightings, re-enactments, dance, musical performances, theatre, art and so much more. www.visitroswellga.com. RUSH November 1, An Evening with "RUSH" 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Concert November 3, James Casto is joined by Don Henry and Craig Carothers at 7 p.m. on the beautiful 170 acre Chukkar Farm. Musical November 8 – 18, A Taffeta Christmas (musical) presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Donna, Kaye, Peggy and Cheryl return to their hometown for a Christmas performance of holiday classics, pop standards and newly discovered rock and roll holiday songs that will have audiences singing along. “Highly recommended.” – Appen Newspapers, 770-6411260 or www.get.org. Antique tractor expo November 9-10, 2012, Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine ExpoCumming Fairgrounds. Chirstmas at Bulloch November 17 – December 30, Christmas in the White House at Bulloch Hall. Enjoy a presidential look at the holiday season. Eleven presidents will be represented from George to Jimmy. See customs and pasttimes of these years on display. Open for self-guided tours: Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m.

Tree Lighing November 29, Tree Lighting the Downtown Alpharetta Celebration Come together to create special memories with your family at this holiday lighting extravaganza! Enjoy children’s activities, refreshments, photos with Santa and watch as 10,000 bulbs light! Holiday show and sale Nov. 10, 2012 - Johns Creek Arts Center Student Holiday Show and Sale – Art students exhibit and sell their artwork. BBQ cup November 16-17, 2012, The National BBQ Cup- Cumming Fairgrounds. Scout day Nov. 17, Scout Day at Autrey Mill – Scouts can earn badges, patches, belt-loops, etc. by visiting various stations set up around the park. Christmas tree lighting Nov. 26, Christmas Tree/ Dreidel lighting – The kick-off to a week of festival and special events commemorating the founding of the City on Dec. 1, 2006. Dinner-Theatre November 29 - December 23, DINNER-THEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must check-out.” , Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol , – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www.shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299.

December 2012 Snow on the Square December 1, Snow on the Square Head to downtown Alpharetta to find snow, elves, hot drinks, a holiday market and a chance to meet Santa! Christmas market December 1, Christmas Farmers Holiday Mart Children's inflatables and holiday activities fill the downtown for an old fashion Christmas celebration from 1 - 6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies with prize drawings will take place throughout the day. Farmers market vendors with samples and craft vendors will be displaying their Holiday wares along with the retail stores in downtown Alpharetta. Founders Parade Dec. 1, The Founders Day Parade and Santa Jam – The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is the highlight of a week of activities celebrating

the City’s incorporation. Santa Jam, immediately following the parade, includes games, music, food, activities and a photo op with Santa at Johns Creek High School. Christmas party December 1, Friends of Bulloch Christmas Party. Join FOB to come to this wonderful evening including the Lighting of the Bulloch Tree, Carolers, tour of the house decorated for Christmas and more. 770-9921731 or www.bullochhall.org. Gingerbread christmas December 1, Gingerbread Christmas at Smith Plantation Home. Four 30-minute workshops are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 6 & up. Limited to 10 children. Advance reservations required. $10 per child. 770-641-3978 or www. archibaldsmithplantation.org. Holiday concert December 2, Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert Deck the Halls at 3 - 4 p.m. The Alpharetta City Band will be "making the spirits bright" with their annual holiday concert. Join the Alpharetta Golden Age Club at the Alpharetta Adult Activities Center for some light refreshments and an afternoon concert. Christmas high teas December 4, 6, 11 and 18, Christmas High Teas at Bulloch. Relax and enjoy this holiday tradition as ladies in period dress serve a two course High Tea. The evening includes a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. 4 p.m. Reservations $40 per person; 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org A Christmas carol December 7 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, A Christmas Carol directed by Wally Hines, with Brink Miller as Scrooge. Performances held at Bulloch Hall in the Osage Terrace Room. A holiday tradition you will not want to miss. Weekday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday performances are at 7 P.M. Doors open ∏ hour before performance; There will be an intermission. $15 per person; Reservations Required. 70-992-1731. Christmas for kids December 8, Christmas for Kids at Bulloch Hall. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Candy cane hunt, holiday crafts, snacks, hunt the yule log, storyteller, a visit from that extraordinary couple, Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Reservations

required; $10 per person. 770992-1731. Christmas festival December 7-8, Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts FestivalCumming Fairgrounds. Candlelight tour December 8, Candlelight Tour of the Southern Trilogy Sites. This evening tour will allow you to visit all three homes in beautiful candlelight and enjoy festive holiday decorations and entertainment. 5 – 9 p.m. $20 www.southerntrilogy.com. Breakfast with santa Dec. 8, Breakfast with Santa – Children can have breakfast with Santa and enjoy music, holiday crafts and activities at Park Place at Newtown School. Re-enactment December 20, Reenactment of Mittie and Thee’s 1853 Wedding. Be a special guest at the historic wedding of Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt (Sr.). A much anticipated annual event so be sure to make your reservations. 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 and 9 p.m. Reservations required. 770992-1731; www.bullochhall. org.

January 2013 Comedy play January 10 – 27, Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Swell Party, a world premiere comedy, at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. A wedding party is flat-out ruined when the groom turns up dead. As the guests gather to reconstruct the evening’s events and try to solve the mystery, it becomes clear that for Southerners, the truth isn’t nearly as important as a good story. “Highly recommended.” – Appen Newspapers www.get.org or 770-641-1260. Dinner-Theatre January 31 - March 03, DINNER-THEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must check-out.” , Romeo and Juliet 2013, – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Wedding Showcase January, Roswell Wedding Showcase – www.roswell weddings.com.

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2012-2013 Calendar February 2013 Roswell roots February, Roswell Roots – A Celebration of Black History & Culture; numerous events held at various sites; Some are free of charge and others have a slight fee associated with them. www.roswellroots.com. Play February 28 – March 17, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. A beguiling thriller with the famous detective fully alive on stage with a tale filled with endless mystery, twists, and chills. www.get.org or 770-6411260. Dog show February 20, Wills Park, Dog Show.

March 2013 Dinner-theatre March 07 - 30, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must checkout.” , Much Ado About Nothing (2013) , – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Quilt Show Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall. 770992-1731 or www.bullochhall. org. Cottage School birthday March, The Cottage School’s 28th Birthday; www. cottageschool.org. Easter egg hunt March 23, 1Children's Easter Egg Hunt North Park Softball Fields 1 – 4. This free event is co-sponsored by the Alpharetta Golden Age Club and the Alpharetta Recreation Dept. Thousands of candy and prize filled eggs will be hidden. Children are divided into 4 age groups with children ages 10 and under eligible to participate. Games and inflatables beginning at 2 p.m. Entire festival runs from 1 – 4 p.m. Art festival March, Art in Bloom – The popular arts festival pairs the art of floral design with twodimensional art pieces to benefit the Johns Creek Arts

Center. Dog show March 8-10, Wills Park Dog Show.

April 2013 Dinner-Theatre April 4 - 28, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta. A must check-out.” , Julius Caesar (2013) , – Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www.shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. 404-874-5299. Alive after five April - October, Third Thursday – Alive After 5 in Roswell’s Historic District; Best street party in metro Atlanta; www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com. bicycle race April, Roswell Bicycle Race in Historic District

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Mayor's ride Roswell Mayor’s Ride, Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, www.bikeroswell.com or www. visitroswellga.com. Earth day festival April, Down to Earth Kids’ Festival celebrates Earth Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center. www.chattnaturecenter.org. 5K race April 2013, Boulder Dash 5K- Northside Hospital/Lafarge Quarry. Musical April 11 – 28, Hello, Dolly (Musical) presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. “Highly recommended.” – Appen Newspapers, The winner of no less than 10 Tony Awards. A whirlwind race around New York with this musical featuring some of the most beloved songs of all time. www.get.org or 770-6411260. Farmers market Every Saturday from April 13 to October 2013, Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market. Art festival April 13 - 14. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Alpharetta Arts StreetFest. The arts are alive this spring on the Northside with over 100 artists from throughout the U.S. showcased at the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest.

Touch-a-truck April 27, Touch-A-Truck Wills Park behind the City Pool Near 1825 Old Milton Parkway. The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor the 14th Annual Touch A Truck at Wills Park. TouchA-Truck activities include moonwalks, face painting, animal balloons, and of course the dozens of unique vehicles available for children to see and explore. Art show and sale April 27 – 28, Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park” Old Milton Parkin Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Wild Weekend April, Wild Weekend – A weekend full of encounters with live animals, educational demonstrations, guided nature hikes, games and more at Autrey Mill. lacrosse Championship April, South Eastern Lacrosse Championships – The top collegiate Division 1 and Division 2 lacrosse teams from around the Southeast converge on Johns Creek for a championship tournament. Dog show April 12-14, Wills Park, Dog Show. Dog show April 19-21, Wills Park, Dog Show.

May 2013 Dinner-theatre May 2 - June 23, DINNERTHEATRE, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, “Some of the absolute best theatre in all of Atlanta., Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (in repertory), – A must check-out.” Ray Appen, Appen Newspapers, www. shakespearetavern.com, 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta GA 30308, 404-874-5299 Mother's day festival May, Mother’s Day Weekend, Colors Festival of Arts in Historic Town Square; www.visitroswellga.com Benefit event May, Rockin’ at the River to benefit Chattahoochee Nature Center; www.chattnaturecenter. org Golf cup May, Mary McLain Smith Theatre Arts Golf Cup to benefit Georgia Ensemble Theatre; www.get.org.

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down home derby May, The Down Home Derby, benefit for the Child Development Association. A great celebration of children and the Kentucky Derby. www. cdakids.org.

Market – The Farmers Market, held at Newtown Park, offers about 32 vendors who sell locally grown produce that is certified organic, certified naturally grown or sustainably grown.

Memorial day ceremony May, On Memorial Day (Monday), Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony at the Faces of War Memorial at Roswell City Hall. Georgia’s largest ceremony, www. roswellmemorialday.com.

Movies series June, July and August, Movies in the Park – A series of three movies offers outdoor family fun, centered around a featured movie shown on a huge inflatable screen at Newtown Park.

Concert series May – October, First Saturday of each Month through October. Riverside Sounds Concert at Riverside park; Free concerts on the River. www. riversidesounds.com.

Animal rescue fair June 9, Wills Park, Animal Rescue Fair.

Taste of Alpharetta May 9, Taste of Alpharetta. Join us at the largest "Taste of" in the South, attracting over 50,000 festival-goers each year! 5 - 10 p.m. Expect cooking demonstrations, chef competitions, three entertainment stages, art exhibits and a Kids Korner! Art show and sale May 25 – 26, Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park” Old Milton Parkin Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Golden games May, North Fulton Golden Games – The annual North Fulton Golden Games is a collaborative effort by North Fulton cities and provides a month-long series of Olympicstyle events and activities for adults aged 50 and older.

June 2013 Lavendar festival June, Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall; www. southerntrilogy.com. benefit run June, Possum Trot 10K and One Mile Fun Run to benefit Chattahoochee Nature Center. www.chattnaturecenter.org magnolia ball benefit June, Magnolia Ball to benefit Bulloch Hall. www. bullochhall.org or 770-9921731. Puppet show series June – July, Roswell Summer Puppet Show Series; www.roswellpuppets.com farmers market June - September, 2012, 2013 – Johns Creek Farmers

July 2013 Fireworks show July 4, Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza; 770-641-3705. Butterfly festival July, Flying colors Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center. www. chattnaturecenter.org. Bicycle ride July, Georgia 400 Century Bicycle Ride on the Hospitality Highway; www.ga400century. com.

August 2013 Ice cream social August, Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ to benefit The Drake House; www. thedrakehouse.org. trilogy trolley crawl August, Trilogy Trolley Crawl; www.southerntrilogy. com.

October 2013 art festival Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques & Art Festival, Thousands of antiques, from 19th century American Country furniture, to smalls, primitives and shabby chic, and unique pieces of art in all mediums (oils, photography, jewelry, scarves, birdhouses, glassblown ornaments and much, much more). milton roundup 7th Annual Milton Roundup, The annual Milton Roundup is a celebration of the city. All residents of Milton, along with their family and friends, are invited to join in the day-long event where they can eat good local food, play games and listen to music. Parking and admission are free.

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County contacts Fulton County

Forsyth County Forsyth County Administration Building 110 East Main Street,Cumming, Ga. 30040 770-781-2101 www.forsythco.com Jim Boff Chairman District 5 678-513-5885 jjboff@ forsythco.com

COMMISSION MEMBERS R.J. “Pete” Amos District 1 678-513-5881 rjamos@ forsythco.com

Todd Levent Secretary, District 3 678-513-5883 tlevent@ forsythco.com

Patrick B. Bell Vice Chairman, District 4 678-513-5884 pbbell@ forsythco.com

Brian Tam District 2 (678) 513-5882 brtam@ forsythco.com

Danny Bowman Fire Chief 770-781-2180 ddbowman@ forsythco.com

Jerry Kinsey Parks and Recreation Director 770-781-2215 parkweb@ forsythco.com

Ted Paxton Sheriff 770-781-3056 twpaxton@ forsythco.com

Tom Brown Dept of Planning and Community Development Director 770-781-2115 lakyle@forsythco.com

Jodi Gardner Communications Director 770-781-2101 forsythpr@ forsythco.com

Steve Zaring Code Enforcement Supervisor 678-513-5893 sazaring@ forsythco.com

Tim Perkins Water and Sewer Department Director 770-781-2160 tmperkins@ forsythco.com

Greg G. Allen Clerk of Court 770-781-2120 ggallen@ forsythco.com

David Gruen Finance Director 770-781-3088 dggruen@ forsythco.com

Barbara Luth Voter Registration and Elections Supervisor 770-781-2118 blluth@ forsythco.com

Doug Derrer County Manager 770-781-2101 dederrer@ forsythco.com

John Eaves District 1 (At Large), Chairman 404-612-8206 john.eaves@ fultoncountyga.gov

Robb Pitts District 2 (At Large) robb.pitts@ fultoncountyga.gov 404-612-8210

Liz Hausmann District 3 404-612-8213 liz.hausmann@ fultoncountyga.gov

Tom Lowe District 4 404-612-8218 tom.lowe@ fultoncountyga.gov

Emma Darnell District 5 404-612-8222 emma.darnell@ fultoncountyga.gov

Joan Garner District 6 404-612-8226 joan.garner@ fultoncountyga.gov

William Edwards District 7 404-612-8230 commissioner.edwards@ fultoncountyga.gov

Tim Merritt Deputy County Manager trmerritt@ forsythco.com

Zachary Williams County Manager 404-612-8320

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City contacts JOHNS CREEK Mike Bodker Mayor 678-512-3327 Mike.bodker@ johnscreekga.gov

MILTON Johns Creek City Hall 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, Ga. 30092-1412 678-512-3200 www.johnscreekga.gov John Kachmar City Manager John.kachmar@johnscreekga.gov

Randall Johnson Post 1 678-512-3335 Randall.johnson@ johnscreekga.gov

Brad Raffensperger Post 2 678-512-3336 Brad.raffensperger@ johnscreekga.gov

Harold “Buzz” Boehm Deputy City Manager Buzz.Boehm@johnscreekga.gov Bill Riley City Attorney Bill.riley@johnscreekga.gov Ed Densmore Police Chief Ed.densmore@johnscreekga.gov

Mary Ann Haskins Human Resources/ Support Services Director Maryann.haskins@johnscreekga.gov tom black Director of Public Works Thomas.black@johnscreekga.gov

Ivan Figueroa Post 4 678-512-3338 Ivan.figueroa@ johnscreekga.gov

Joan Jones City Clerk Joan.jones@johnscreekga.gov

Kelly Stewart Post 5 678-512-3339 Kelly.stewart@ johnscreekga.gov

Monte Vavra Finance Director Monte.vavra@johnscreekga.gov

Grant Hickey Community Relations Director Grant.hickey@johnscreekga.gov

Bev Miller Post 6 678-512-3340 Bev.miller@ johnscreekga.gov

We prefer to route outside calls through the 678-512-3200 number, because when we receive an inquiry, we track it to make sure that the caller gets a timely response and it doesn’t fall through the cracks.

Joe Lockwood Mayor joe.lockwood@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2484

City Council members Karen Thurman District 1 karen.thurman@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2493

Jeff Hogan Fire Chief Jeff.hogan@johnscreekga.gov Mike Williams Director of Community Development Mike.williams@johnscreekga.gov

Karen Richardson Post 3 678-512-3337 Karen.richardson@ johnscreekga.gov

Milton City Hall Deerfield Professional Centre 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 678.242.2500 info@cityofmiltonga.us www.cityofmiltonga.us

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Chris Lagerbloom City Manager chris.lagerbloom@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2488 Deborah Harrell Police Chief deborah.harell@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2570 Robert “Bob” Edgar Fire Chief robert.edgar@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2570 kathleen Field Community Development Director kathleen.field@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2555 Dedra Jones Code Enforcement dedra.jones@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2549 Mark Law Arborist mark.law@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2552

Matt Kunz District 2 matt.kunz@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2494

Barry Zimmerman Chief Judge barry.zimmerman@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2525

Bill Lusk District 3 bill.lusk@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2495

Brooke Lappin Municipal court Clerk of Courts brooke.lappin@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2526

Burt Hewitt District 4 burt.hewitt@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2497

Joe Longoria District 5 joe.longoria@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2498

Lance Large District 2 lance.large@ cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2496

Carter Lucas Public Works Director carter.lucas@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2626

Fran Schoenthal City Solicitor fran.schoenthal@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2500 Jason Wright Communications Manager jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2523 Stacey Ingliss Finance Manager stacey.ingliss@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2508 Ken Jarrard City Attorney kjarrard@jarrard-davis.com 678-455-7150 Sudie Gordon City Clerk sudie.gordon@cityofmiltonga.us 678-242-2522

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City contacts ROSWELL

ALPHARETTA Alpharetta City Hall 2 South Main St., Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.alpharetta.ga.us

David Belle Isle Mayor 678-297-6020 dbelleisle@ alpharetta.ga.us

Donald Mitchell Post 1 dmitchell@ alpharetta.ga.us

Mike Kennedy Post 2 404-507-2123 mkennedy@ alpharetta.ga.us

Chris Owens Post 3 404-518-5505 cowens@ alpharetta.ga.us

Jim Gilvin Post 4 jgilvin@ alpharetta.ga.us

Michael Cross Post 5 mcross@ alpharetta.ga.us

D. C. Aiken Post 6 770-667-6219 770-596-6746 DCAiken@ alpharetta.ga.us

Bob Regus City Administrator 2 South Main Street 678-297-6010 bregus@alpharetta.ga.us James Drinkard Assistant City Administrator 2 South Main Street 678-297-6014 jdrinkard@alpharetta.ga.us ELIZABETH Sahlin Court Services Director 2 South Main Street 678-297-6250 Pete Sewczwicz Engineering / Public Works 1790 Hembree Road 678-297-6200 psewczwicz@alpharetta.ga.us Tom Harris Finance Director 2790 Webb Bridge Road 678-297-6067 tharris@alpharetta.ga.us Randy Bundy Information Technology Director 2 South Main Street 678-297-6030 rbundy@alpharetta.ga.us Gary George Public Safety Director 2565 Old Milton Parkway 678-297-6342 ggeorge@alpharetta.ga.us Fire Services 678-297-6270 Police Services 678-297-6306 Mike Perry Recreation & Parks Director 1825 Old Milton Parkway 678-297-6100 mperry@alpharetta.ga.us

Roswell City Hall 38 Hill St., Roswell, Ga. 30075 770-641-3721 www.roswellgov.com Jere Wood Mayor 770-594-6288 fax: 770-594-6414 jwood@roswellgov.com

Rich Dippolito Post 1 770-641-3757 rdippolito@ roswellgov.com

Becky Wynn Post 2 770-641-3757 bwynn@roswellgov.com

Kay Love City Administrator 770-641-3727 klove@roswellgov.com Michael Fischer Deputy City Administrator 770-594-6271 mfischer@roswellgov.com Alice Wakefield Director of Community Development 770-641-3780 awakefield@roswellgov.com Dwayne Orrick Chief of Police 770-640-4100 dorrick@roswellgov.com Joe Glover Director of Recreation and Parks 770-641-3705 jglover@roswellgov.com

Betty Price Post 3 770-641-3757 bprice@roswellgov.com

Kent Igleheart Post 4 770-641-3757 kigleheart@ roswellgov.com

Jerry Orlans Post 5 770-641-3757 jorlans@roswellgov.com

Keith Lee Director of Finance 770-641-3759 klee@roswellgov.com Ricky Spencer Fire Chief 770-641-3730 rspencer@roswellgov.com Steve Acenbrak Director of Transportation 770-594-6420 sacenbrak@roswellgov.com Stuart Moring Director of Public Works 770-641-3715 smoring@roswellgov.com

Nancy Diamond Post 6 770-641-3757 ndiamond@ roswellgov.com

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North Fulton and Forsyth County club listings Alpharetta American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, 770-475-9023.

Alpharetta Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fri. at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St. Membership is by invitation. www.alpharettarotary.org.

Alpharetta Book Club meets the 2nd Thurs. of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Mansell House (Sept.–May). For more information go to website. www.alpharetta. ga.us/recreation

Alpharetta Junior Woman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of each month. For location and membership information, visit Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. Contact ajwcga@comcast.net or 678-218-5732.

Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mon. 11 a.m., Tues. at noon , Wed. noon , Thurs. noon and 7 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. and noon and Sat. noon at the Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 6250 Shiloh Road #30, Alpharetta. For more information, contact (770) 887-6304. www. alpharettadbc.org. Alpharetta City Band is a woodwind, brass and percussion adult group that meets Wed. at 7:30 p.m. at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road. www.alpharettaband. com. Don Nahser, 770-4759684. Alpharetta Garden Club meets at Historic Mansell House & Garden, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy. at 9:30 a.m. on the 4th Tues. Go directly to website for more information www. thealpharettagardenclub.org Alpharetta Golden Age Club meets at 10 a.m. on the 1st Tues. of every month at the Senior Activity Center. Lunch and social meeting is the 3rd Tues. of every month at 11 a.m. Yearly membership is $12 per person. 678-297-6140. www. alpharetta.ga.us/recreation Alpharetta Historical Society holds general meetings at 7:30 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy. 770-475-4663. www.ahsga.org Alpharetta Lions Club. For information and meeting times visit www.alpharettalionsclub. blogspot.com. Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club meets at 10 a.m. the 3rd Wed. in August through April in the Recreation Center of East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road. Visit www. arnewcomers.org.

The Atlanta Harm Reduction Center is a nonprofit dedicated to impacting and empowering drug users in the fight against HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis and other infectious diseases. Visit www. atlantaharmreduction.org, e-mail jeffmahrc@gmail.com or call 404-817-9994. Bariatric Support Group meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at Emory Johns Creek Hospital at 10:30 a.m. at no charge. For more information and to register, please call 678-474-8200 or log onto www.EmoryJohnsCreek.com Barrington Hall Cooking Classes with Chef John Wilson are every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr. Roswell 30075. Call 770-640-3855. $50 per person. Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia needs loving, protective foster families for bassets awaiting adoption. Vet care provided. Call 770-4991164. Belly Dancing Classes at the Open Mind Center are $15 each Wednesday 7:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Located at 1575 Old Alabama Rd. #213 Roswell, Ga. 30076. 678-2435074.

Main Street, Alpharetta. Go to website for more information. www.bni.com C12 Group Women Advisory Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, 30097. Christian Women CEOs and leaders of progressive organizations, come together to grow your companies, based on biblical principles. 9:30-4:30 p.m. Call 678-2447701 for more information. Children’s Restoration Network is a non-profit that supports homeless children in the metro-Atlanta area. 770649-7117. www.childrn.org Cohutta Highlanders Pony Club is a member club of the United States Pony Club. For more information, visit www.cohutta.ponyclub. org or e-mail pahorses870@ gmail.com. Creative Therapy Farm Do you Like Horses? Do You Like Children? We are seeking volunteers to help with a therapeutic program for children with special needs. www.creativetherapyinc.com or call 770-360-9183. The Decadent Divas – an official “Red Hat Society” club for women 50 and older meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at various North Fulton restaurants. For information, contact Queenie at 678-7734937 or Ynativities@yahoo. com. Democrats of North Fulton & Dunwoody meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at TJ’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. For more information, visit www.fultondems.org.

Bereavement Support helps families after the death of a loved one. Meetings are every Mon. at 6:30 p.m. at the Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, room A254/256. 770-261-1767 or e-mail phampton@rumc.com. www. rumc.com/support

D r e a m P o w e r Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc. is a non-profit working with physically and mentally challenged children and adults by offering a variety of Equestrian Therapy programs. Call 770-720-1910, e-mail dreampowertherapy@ gmail.com or visit www. dreampowertherapy.org.

Business Network International (BNI) Alpharetta Accelerator meets every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Smoke Jack, 29 South

Dudes ‘n Darlin’s Square Dance Club dances are 8:00 p.m. the 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday of each month at Mountain View Community

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Center in Marietta. Dances are mainstream with announced plus lines and mixers between tips. For more information on dances and classes, call 770-751-7210 or visit www. dudesndarlins.com or email dudesndarlins@comcast.net. Forsyth County Democratic Party meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30-9p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Gunter at 770-889-2859. Forsyth County Newcomers and Women’s Club have a luncheon the 3rd Thursday of each month from 11a.m.-2p.m. Membership is open to all women of Forsyth and surrounding counties. For more information call Mary Beth Magallanes at 770-888-3758 or visit www. newcomersclubofforsyth.org The Foster Care Support Foundation gives free clothes, infant equipment and toys to foster children. The Foster Care Support Foundation is at 115 Mansell Place, Roswell 30076. Call 770-641-9591 or visit www.fostercares. org. Fostering Hope Bargain Resale on Market Blvd funds FCSF. Friends of the Alpharetta Library is a non-profit that supports the Alpharetta Branch Library. Book sales benefiting the organization are held on the 1st Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alpharetta Library, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta. For information, call 770-740-2425 or visit www.fotal.org. Friends of Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library is a nonprofit that supports the NE/ Spruill Oaks Branch Library in Johns Creek. Funds raised through book sales, dues, grants and donations support free public programs and library improvements . We welcome new volunteers. For information call 770360-8820 or see www. friendsofspruilloaks.org.

Gastric Bypass Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Emory Johns Creek at 7p.m. Frist conference room, Suite 109 of Physician’s Plaza. For more information please call

678-474-8200 or log onto www.EmoryJohnsCreek.com Georgia Regional Girls Choir is a non-profit, nondenominational dedicated to developing choral skills and producing professional quality music performances. For girls in the 5th–12th grades. www. grgc.org, call 770-722-3656 or e-mail grgcinfo@gmail.com. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. 5601 North Allen Road; Mableton GA 30126. 770-702-9411 or visit our web site, www.gsgatl. org. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Gwinnett County Master Gardeners meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7p.m. at 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville. 678-377-4010. Please check our web site for updates and cancellation info. www. gwinnettmastergardeners. com House of Hope Recovery Center offers 12-week support groups for families recovering from alcohol or drug abuse and transitional housing programs for single women and women with children. 11007 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell. 770-650-HOPE. Inventors Association of Georgia meets the 4th Saturday of each month. 70+ inventors and service providers share resources, ideas and connections. Free info packed newsletter. Contact Ambassador Dave Savage at 404-323-8686 to get details on the newsletter list. Job Networking Group assists in resume writing, networking and interviewing skills. Meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. at 5:45 p.m., Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. in the dining room. Call 770-993-6218 or visit www.rumcjobnetworking. com. Keep Roswell Beautiful helps to clean up the city. For times and dates, 770641-3715 or visit www. keeproswellbeautiful.org. Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell meets at noon every Thurs. for lunch at Brookwood

2012 Edition Grill, 880 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. http://www. roswellkiwanis.org/ Korean War Veterans meet the 1st Tuesday of every other month at the Petite Café Auberge 2935 N. Druid Hills Atlanta. Contact Urban G. Rump at 678-624-9886. Kudzu Playhouse – Live performances, plays, musicals, children’s shows and sketch comedy. 770-594-1020 or e-mail kudzuplayhouse@aol.com. http://www.kudzuplayhouse. org/ The Latin American Association is a nonprofit that provides comprehensive transitional services for Latinos as they strive for selfsufficiency and an enhanced quality of life. Visit www.thelaa. org or call 404-638-1800.

New Neighbors League Club is open to new residents who contact New Neighbors within one year of relocating to the area. Prospective member orientation is the 1st Wed. of each month. Luncheon and program 2nd Wed. 770-993-7886 and annie@ newneighbors.com. The Newcomers Women’s Club of North Fulton and Gwinnett is a 10-year-old non-profit social club for new and established residents and meets 10:30 a.m. the 3rd Thurs. at The Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, 3600 Brookhaven Run Circle in Duluth. Call Gail Colcord 678-373-3394.

Lighthouse Lymphedema Network educates, promotes awareness and provides support for lymphedema patients, the medical community, family, insurance companies and public. 770-442-1317. http://www. lighthouselymphedema.org/

Newtown Recreation is a family oriented, non-profit youth athletic association of Johns Creek Parks & Recreation. Includes youth soccer and youth baseball programs for boys and girls ages 3–15 years. Offices and most activities are housed out of Johns Creek Newtown Park at the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road. Call 678-297-2662, www.newtownrec.com, info@ newtownrec.com.

The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra is comprised of exceptionally talented, multicultural adult and youth musicians. 770-623-8623, www.ludwigsymphony.org or info@ludwigsymphony.org

North Fulton Amateur Radio League meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Alpharetta Adult Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta. Go to www.nfarl.org for specific details on presenters.

Men’s Bible Study Fellowship meets every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Library, 69 Main Street, Alpharetta. Call 770-475-5576.

The North Fulton Bar Association is an organization of attorneys, who live or work north of the Chattahoochee River. For meeting schedules visit www.northfultonbar.com.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra is a community-based youth orchestra founded to give young students an opportunity to continue musical education and a chance to perform in the public. 770-972-7388. http:// www.mysoatlanta.com/

North Fulton Community Charities needs help in the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry and other projects. We offer assistance to families in need. Our goal is to prevent homelessness by providing food, emergency financial assistance, clothing and other basic needs. Call 770-6400399 or visit our website www. nfcchelp.org. Contact Kevin Tracy at ktracy@nfcchelp.org.

NAIFA-North Metro (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 10795 Davis Dr. Alpharetta, Ga 30009. They do not meet during the months of June & July. Guests are welcome, but registration is required. For additional info, visit www. naifa-northmetro.com or email naifanorthmetro@gmail.com.

North Fulton Jaycees meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Jaycee house on the corner of Wills Road and Hwy 9 in Alpharetta. Meetings are open to all residents of the North Fulton community and membership is open for those ages 18-40. Call President Adam Boze for more

information 404-259-1356 or contact Secretary Stacia Mentus at staciajc@yahoo. com.

Roswell Photographic Society. Visit www. roswellphotosociety.org for meetings. 404-933-5473.

North Fulton Region REALTORS Networking meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. This monthly event is for ALL North Fulton Region REALTORS® at 20 North Main St. Alpharetta, Ga 30009. Call 404-492-6871 ext. 6.

Roswell Ramblers Senior Club meets the 2nd Wed. at the adult recreation center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road. Business meetings are at 11:30 a.m. and a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Annual dues $15. 770-6413950.

N o r t h m i n i s t e r Presbyterian Church Job Networking Ministry meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:309:30 p.m. They offer support, guidance, networking and speakers for the unemployed and underemployed from our communitiy. Call 770-9981482.

Roswell Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Thurs. at the Roswell Park & Recreation Center, Building A, 10495 Woodstock Road. Call 678-318-3647 or visit www. roswellrotary.com. Roswell Woman’s Club. For information call 770-364-3049. or visit www. roswellwomansclub.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group meets every 2nd Sun. at the Roswell United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. in room A251. Call 678-8193915.

Sawnee Artists Association. For more information and meeting times and locations call 678-9366422 or visit www.sawneeart. org.

Pi Beta Phi Atlanta Alumnae Club meets monthly at various locations, generally near the Perimeter. Please visit www.piphiatlanta.com.

Smart Growth Forsyth County meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:15p.m. at the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 404-403-8886.

Roswell Garden Club meets the 4th Tues. from Sept.–May at 10 a.m. at the Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road. www. roswellgardenclub.com. The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to the continuing appreciation of the fine arts. E-mail roswellfinearts@ bellsouth.net or visit www.rfaa. org. Roswell Firehouse Harmony Brigade concentrates on quartets and barbershop harmony and meets at 7:30 p.m. at the St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell every Tues. For more information, visit www.therfhb. org. Roswell Historical Society has several meetings a year. 770-992-1665. www. roswellhs.org. Roswell Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the 3rd Mon. each month (except July and Aug.) at the Holiday Inn on Holcomb Bridge Road. For more information, visit www. roswelllions.org.

Songs of Atlanta Chorus is the Atlanta Chapter of Sweet Adelines International meets every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John United Methodist Church in Atlanta. For information call 770509-0322 or visit www. songofatlanta.com. Sons of Confederate Veterans. Roswell Mills Camp #1547, serves Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Norcross, Alpharetta and East Woodstock. Meets monthly. For more information, visit www.scv.org. Sons of the American Revolution Piedmont Chapter meets monthly on the 3rd Sat. at 8 a.m. for breakfast at the Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Proof of an ancestor’s involvement in the American Revolutionary War is needed to become a member. 404310-3338. The Sounds of Sawnee Community Band. For more information, e-mail soundsofsawnee@ comcast.net or visit www.

soundsofsawnee.org. Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption Inc. is in need of foster homes for pug dogs. All vet work is paid for, all we ask is for someone to love them for a little while until we find their forever home. Prefer homes with no big dogs and no children under 5 years of age. 770-887-9741, visit www. rescuepug.com or e-mail info@rescuepug.com. ToastmastersAtlanta MasterCrafters. Toastmasters has helped millions of men and women develop and improve their presentation and leadership skills. Join us every Thursday at 7pm. For more information check out http://atlantamastercrafters. freetoasthost.com/. VFW North Fulton Post 12002 meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. at the Alpharetta Adult Center at North Park on Cogburn Road. Inquiring Veterans may call 770-992-1331 or 770329-9280 for directions and qualifications. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary of Ellijay is seeking volunteers to help plan and participate in upcoming publicity events in Atlanta. Visit www. wildlifesanctuary.com or call 706-276-2980. Writers Network is for writers of all kinds. For more information and meeting times contact Bobbie Christmas at 770-924-0528. The Young Democrats of North Fulton. For more information and meeting times visit. www.atlantayoungdems. org. The Windward Rotary Club meets noon every Mon. at the Marriott on 5750 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. For more information visit www. clubrunner.ca/windward/. 82nd Airborne Division Association meets at Riverside Military Academy 11a.m-1p.m. Per the by-laws of the Chartered Association all members must be Airborne qualified. Each Saturday at 2001 Riverside Dr. Gainesville 30501.

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