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Developer unveils plans for old Sears site Representatives from The Providence Group discuss plans for the Ecco Park development on North Point Drive. The plans, which include converting the parking lot, call for 328 multifamily units with restaurant space and green space. It was one of three project updates displayed at the Jan. 9 Community Zoning Information Meeting at Alpharetta City Hall. Read more, Page 12.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man on Jan. 1 for reckless driving after he was seen racing another car. Police were patrolling on Haynes Bridge Road at 7 p.m., when officers spotted two cars, side by side, quickly accelerate, stop suddenly at a light, and spin the wheels.

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Wary bank teller identifies stolen check ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Jan. 4 incident in which a man attempted to cash a $3,000 stolen check at the Delta Community Credit Union on Haynes Bridge Road. When the man presented the check and his ID, the bank teller noticed that the check had been flagged in the system. When she went to talk to the manager, the man said he had to go to work and asked for the check back. The bank manager refused to comply and called police. Police contacted the check’s owner

The cars continued to speed as police attempted to stop them. Officers were able to pull over one of the drivers, later identified as 27-year-old Alejandro Reyes-Arroyo of Atlanta. He was arrested without incident.

who said they realized the check had been stolen from their mailbox during the holidays and called the bank to place a stop on it.

Police arrest suspect in shoplifting incident ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman on Dec. 30 after a loss prevention officer at the Macy’s on North Point Circle reported the woman had shoplifted $1,600 in clothing. The woman, later identified as 37-year-old Cindia Denis from Alpharetta, entered the store that evening and bought one shirt. After buying the shirt, the woman continued to walk around the store and place items in her shopping bag, the loss prevention officer said. The woman then picked up a suitcase, place all of the items in the suitcase, and continued to walk around and

place items in it. When the woman left without paying, the loss prevention officer stopped her and called police. She was arrested without incident.

Scammers steal $4,000 from man’s account ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Jan. 4 incident in which a man lost $4,000 after scammers phone him posing as a Social Security Administration official and as an Alpharetta police officer. The man received the first call at noon from someone going by “Jordan” who claimed to work at the Social Security Administration in Texas. The caller said the man’s information had been used to open three bank accounts under his name.

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Local legislators offer preview of 2019 session By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Five of the Alpharetta area’s state legislators provided city leaders with a glimpse of what they expect to be hot-button issues when the 2019 General Assembly convenes this week. Appearing at the opening of the Jan. 7 City Council meeting, State House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton) said she expects one of the most controversial items coming before the Legislature this year will be in the area of hospital expansion. In particular, she said, lawmakers will review the process by which certificates of need are issued to hospitals to locate or expand services to certain areas of the state. The certificate of need process has become a major issue for rural communities where the number of hospital facilities have been shrinking. At the same time, many urban-based hospital systems have fought liberalizing the process to guard against a glut. State Rep. Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) said he expects school safety will doubtless draw a lot of the attention. “I don’t know a single legislator, regardless of party, regardless of tenure at the Legislature, that is not going to walk in that building on the 14th at 10 o’clock and be focused on anything more than school safety and how we can keep our kids safe,” Martin said. Also within the education spectrum,

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Speaking at the Jan. 7 Alpharetta City Council meeting, State House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton) previews some of the issues she plans to address in the 2019 legislative session. Seated behind her in the second row are, from left, State Rep. Mary Robichaux (D-Roswell); State Rep. Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta); and State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta). Martin said he will pursue efforts to fix the funding mechanism for the Teacher Retirement System to ensure educators receive the full benefits promised to them. Right now, he said, the system is seriously underfunded, and the state is obliged to honor its commitments to current and retired teachers. At the same time, he said, a healthy pension system will assure new teachers of a stable retirement. “It will not be easy to do,” Martin said. “It will involve conversations with our educators and with our employees, and it will cost money.”

State Rep. Mary Robichaux (DRoswell) said that as a newly elected member of the House, she plans to listen and learn. She said she has a long background in healthcare management, including serving as a quality and efficiency expert with the American Heart Association for more than 10 years. Robichaux said she does plan to keep one ear on the constituents in Roswell and Alpharetta to ensure their concerns are being addressed by lawmakers. State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) said he remains focused on the

expansion of broadband as a means of fostering Georgia’s powerful economy. “I look at broadband and 21st century technology just like a road or bridge,” he said. “We have to have it now. Everybody in the state needs it, and we need to make sure we’ve got the right fiber in the ground here in Alpharetta, the right small cells, the right technology so we can be on the cutting edge for the 21st century jobs in technology.” As chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, Beach said he wants to focus on improving operations for the Port of Savannah. Right now, he said, 17 percent of the freight coming out of the port is on rail. The rest leaves on trucks. He said he wants to work on a system that increases the portion of distribution to 35 percent rail. Such a measure, Beach said, will help relieve some of the 18-wheeler traffic that chokes Metro Atlanta freeways. Beach said he also plans to appeal to Congress that a share of the federal gasoline tax remain in the state in which it was collected. “Right now, every time you put a gallon of gas in the car, you send 18.4 cents to Washington,” he said. “When we get that money back, there could be as many as 22 different hoops you have to jump through to spend that money when it’s a federal dollar.” Beach said he’s proposing Georgia keep 10 cents of the tax and use it as state money to be used without federal regulatory strings.

Alpharetta asks legislators to bypass city on telecom mandates City tells delegation that 5G rollout issues have been addressed By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city leaders have made it clear to legislators that they don’t want the rollout of 5G technology impinging on their rights to control the aesthetics of their own city. In a session with four members of Alpharetta’s legislative delegation at City Hall Jan. 7, members of the City Council said they went to great pains to amend their codes to accommodate telecom companies who are stepping up efforts to deploy the latest generation of telecommunications equipment. Those industry efforts are expected to take center stage at the 2019 General Assembly when lawmakers are expected to resur-

rect a bill providing telecom companies greater freedom to deploy new equipment in public right of ways. City Council members used the opportunity to tell State House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, State Sen. Brandon Beach, and State Reps. Chuck Martin and Mary Robichaux that they understand the state’s interest in spreading 5G technology throughout the state, especially in rural Georgia. At the same time, city officials said, Alpharetta had done its part to separate itself from a blanket order that wrests control out of their hands and places it into the hands of telecom companies. Alpharetta’s revised codes, passed in November, represented weeks of legal work, studying new federal rulings and collaborating with industry representatives to craft a plan by which telecoms could be accommodated in their placement of equipment. The codes allow for broader access to some structures within the city’s right of way but also

restrict the size and placement of that equipment. Now, the city is looking to the Legislature for some accommodation to avoid some state-mandated blanket rule, said City Councilman Ben Burnett. Cities or counties with existing ordinances that address the 5G rollout should be circumvented, he said. “We just don’t need your help,” Burnett said. “I don’t say that in a disrespectful way. I say that as somebody who endlessly cheers for a rising tide in South Georgia, because everybody knows agriculture is only going to carry you so far.” New technology and the infrastructure that goes with it is a path to a better life, he said. “I want then to have that, and I also want to be able to look out here and know that if we get any sort of pushback, that you guys died on the hill trying to protect us,” Burnett said. Mayor Jim Gilvin pressed the point further, citing his home town of Macon

as an example where prosperity has failed to take root. “I was struck by how that city has been on a different path,” he said. “I’m very cognizant of the two Georgias, and why that’s taking place in other parts of the state.” But those areas that have been blessed with the resources and foresight to grasp technology and prepare for its next wave should not be mixed in with all the others, Gilvin said. “To try to fit the same codes and incentives and restrictions on cities like Alpharetta and Roswell and Johns Creek and Milton [as you would place] on Cuthbert or Macon or Thomasville – it just doesn’t work well for them. It’s unfair to them and us.” Gilvin ended with a plea. “Please, if we’ve come up with something — and I think we have — that’s good, that’s productive and serves our residents, allow it to stay untouched by things that might help other areas,” he said.

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Time runs out for Milton, Alpharetta to forge new park-sharing contract Both cities continue talks to preserve sports leagues By PATRICK FOX and JOE PARKER pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Youth sports programs in Milton and Alpharetta are coping with a decision by Milton officials this month to not renew a contract for reciprocal parks access. The decision places youth sports leagues and other programs, which use park facilities in both cities, in an uncertain position and reopens a feud the cities settled over six years ago. In a joint announcement released Jan. 10, both cities said they will honor terms of the agreement for those who registered for programs prior to Jan. 8. Otherwise, those who participate in a recreation or parks program offered by the other city will have to pay a “non-resident fee” above the regular registration fee for the program. That can add as much as 75 percent to the price, and it may put the cost out of reach for some families. “We thought it was a good partnership, and we’re disappointed the City of Milton let it expire,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “We’ll continue to work with them. They’re good neighbors, good partners.” Alpharetta has long sought agreements with other cities for recreational leagues that cross city limits. But, the city has also sought compensation from these partners pointing to the millions of local dollars that have been spent over the years to develop and maintain sports fields and programs. Alpharetta taxpayers fund the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

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We thought it was a good partnership, and we’re disappointed the City of Milton let it expire. We’ll continue to work with them. They’re good neighbors, good partners.” Jim Gilvin Alpharetta Mayor Department about $9 million a year. In addition, local voters passed a $52 million bond referendum in 2016 with just under half devoted to capital improvements and land acquisition for parks and rec. In 2018, Milton residents accounted for 14,300 registrations for Alpharettabased recreation programs, while 413 Alpharetta residents participated in Milton-based park programs. During that time, the City of Milton paid Alpharetta $453,100 in fees. League composition may change Gilvin said he hopes to come to terms on an agreement soon so that families in both communities can plan ahead and so that relationships forged in mixed leagues can continue. “We think that all the programs in North Fulton are better off when we have partnerships,” Gilvin said. “It benefits the taxpayers and the programs.” For its part, Milton has grown out of the parks poverty it found itself in when the earlier agreement was struck with Alpharetta in 2012. Milton has been on a parks spending spree of late. The city spent nearly $9 million from its Greenspace Bond to acquire 245 acres. The city is also in a due diligence period to purchase another 21 acres for a passive park. Last January, Milton acquired the former Milton Country Club property, but had to use non-bond funds to purchase the active portions of the park, including the pool and tennis courts. “Milton is committed to ensuring a

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Milton 14, Colquitt County 13:

Milton knocks off Colquitt County for first state title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Milton’s season began on the big stage with the program’s first Corky Kell Classic win. Since then, the 2018 football squad packed history into seemingly every bit of its season. Those firsts included a win over a nationally-ranked program, the Eagles’ first region title in Class 7A and the program’s first trip to the state semifinals. And providing the ultimate exclamation point was Milton’s first state championship, captured Wednesday against perennial powerhouse Colquitt County. In a tight affair throughout, Milton took a 14-10 lead in the first minute of the fourth quarter and held on for a 14-13 win over the previously undefeated Packers. “It’ll take a while to sink in,” secondyear head coach Adam Clack said. “And it had to end that way. We knew it was going to be tough, we knew it was going to challenge our beliefs, it had to challenge us to go 48 minutes. Ultimately I thought it would be about who believed more, and I knew our guys were going to believe.” That faith was evident to quarterback Jordan Yates. “This was our goal from the beginning of the season, and we truly believed

Dear readers, We hear you loud and clear! We made a mistake by not running the story about the results of the Milton vs. Colquitt County state championship football game in the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald. It did run in the Milton Herald, but we should have also run it in the AlpharettaRoswell edition. As much as we try, we don’t always get things right, and in this case we didn’t. For those of you who have contacted us and expressed your concern, I hope you will take some solace in the fact that we have addressed this as a newsroom going forward, and that you have a local newspaper that listens to its readers and makes adjustments when needed. So, in an effort to make things right, we are rerunning the story that published in the December 20th edition of the Milton Herald, here. Thank you for your continued support, and Go Eagles! Hans Appen Appen Media Group

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Milton running back Josh Edwards (6) scored on the second play of the fourth quarter to give the Eagles a 14-10 lead over Colquitt County. Quarterback Jordan Yates (13) led the Eagles with 177 yards passing and 119 yards rushing with a touchdown. it the whole time,” Yates said. “We went out every single day and executed and it got us to this point, and when we got here we got the job done.” The quarterback was also pleased Colquitt, state champions in two of the previous four seasons, were 21 point favorites as it put the pressure on the Packers, who looked poised to set the tone early with a touchdown on their opening drive. Colquitt County drove inside the Milton 10-yard line on their opening possession but the Eagles stuck with their mantra of owning the red zone and got an interception from Steven Michaels on the goal line. The Eagles held Colquitt to a touchdown and two field goals in five trips to the red zone during the contest. Milton was unable to take advantage of Michael’s pick and turned the ball over five plays later with a fumble following a reception from Jack Nickel. Colquitt began their ensuing drive inside the red zone, but was held to a 30-yard field goal. Milton responded with a 66-yard touchdown connection from Yates to Jordan Cox who found separation in single coverage and streaked down the sideline and into the end zone. The Eagles looked to add to their 7-3 lead with a 34-yard field goal from Hayden Hairston. However, Colquitt brought the rush and blocked the attempt. The Packers then used its rushing attack to drive 61-yards, capped off by a 10-yard rushing score. Milton’s special teams retaliated by blocking Colquitt’s field goal attempt in the final minute of the second half to keep the score at 10-7 at the break. The Eagles opened the second half with a 12-play drive but Hayden Hairston’s field goal attempt bounced off the

upright. Milton came back with another long drive, converting two fourth downs and a third down to set up a scoring rush from Josh Edwards to give the Eagles a 14-10 lead. Colquitt drove inside the red zone on their ensuing possession but had to settle for another field goal to cut the lead to 14-13. The Packers were back on the ball with just over three minutes remaining looking for the go-ahead score. Colquitt crossed midfield but were put into a third and long situation after an Allen Walker sack. On fourth-and-13, an incomplete pass turned the ball over to Milton who ran out the clock to end the program’s 69-year wait for a state title trophy. The game also serves a fitting ending for a team that was battle-tested throughout the year and, when it mattered most, found a way to come out on top. “I believe everything along this journey has had its piece,” Clack said. “And I believe we as a team and coaching staff had learned from battles, good or bad.” Clack said it was also a fitting way to send off his seniors. “To see these boys grow so much in two years, trust us and buy in, man, I love this group,” he said. “Confidence wasn’t the hard part, it was building them up, especially in adversity, and they learned and never backed down. And it’s also a credit to the senior class before them that built the foundation.” The head coach also credited the school’s staff, administration and Eagle Nation for their support and said the title would not have been possible without it. Milton compiled a 13-2 overall record this season. Thirteen of their opponents earned playoff berths.

Parks: Continued from Page 8 wide variety of programming options, while maximizing our residents’ tax dollars,” said Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood. “Milton and Alpharetta have a history of working together to benefit our neighboring communities, and we enjoy a very strong, close relationship that we believe will help us as we move forward with negotiating a new agreement that makes sense for both our cities.” At the heart of the issue is Milton’s desire to update the conditions of the agreement, and both cities have been unyielding in discussions. A major request Milton presented was to remove the out-of-city waiver where both cities have the same programming. Both cities offer boys lacrosse, football, baseball and basketball, tennis and a swim team. Milton seeks fee elimination Milton also requested to eliminate a fee it pays to Alpharetta annually. According to a presentation given by Milton’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board last November, the “multiplier” fee was added to the parks agreement to compensate Alpharetta for investments into its park facilities and to give Milton residents priority access for registration. The board’s presentation said the fee was “arbitrarily selected” for this purpose. Milton Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge said he is not aware of any improvements made to Alpharetta facilities through funds generated by the memorandum of understanding. Cregge said both cities are selecting officials to further discuss the agreement and see if a deal can be struck. But until and if that happens, Milton residents will see a dramatic cut in the amount of sports and recreation programming available without incurring out-of-city registration fees. “Milton does not have the broad depth of programming that Alpharetta has,” Cregge said. “For example, all of the programming offered at the three community centers in Alpharetta. Also, Milton does not offer arts programming and adult activities.” With the agreement dissolved for now, Milton could take the opportunity to redirect payments to Alpharetta to boost its own parks and programming. From 2012-17, Milton paid Alpharetta $2.25 million under the memorandum of understanding. “This isn’t about cost cutting, it is about redirecting and investing this money into facilities in Milton,” Cregge said.

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Continued from Page 2 While the man was talking to “Jordan,” he received another call, this time from someone claiming to be an Alpharetta police officer who repeated what the first caller said. The man was told that in order to save his money, he would have to withdraw all of his funds and deposit them into a digital wallet using a bitcoin ATM, which would safely hold his money until the fraud claims were resolved. As soon as the man performed the transaction, he stopped receiving any contact from the scammers. He had also given the scammers his Social Security number.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The acting general manager of the Buca di Beppo on Mansell Road called police Jan. 2 after the restaurant was apparently scammed by someone posing as an auditor from the company’s financial office. The employee received a call from the scammer at 7:30 p.m. that day notifying her an audit was about to take place at the location and that it had outstanding bills that would need to be paid. He further instructed the employee to take $770 out of the business safe, put the money on two prepaid cards, and send him the cards’ information. The temporary general manager complied before she realized it was a scam. One of the cards had already gone through, but she was able to cancel the second card and recover $500.

Cash reported stolen from restaurant office ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Jan. 1 incident in which $1,400 in cash was stolen from the Chuy’s Tex-

Card lost in restaurant used to purchase items ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Marietta woman called Alpharetta police Jan. 3 after she received notifications that her missing credit card had been used in purchases she had not made. The woman had eaten at Benihana on Mansell Road the previous night at 10 p.m. and paid with her card. A few hours later, at 1 a.m., she received a notification that the card had been used in a $130 online Victoria’s Secret purchase. The woman then realized she didn’t have her card anymore. A few minutes after cancelling the card, the woman received another notification that an $11 purchase, again at Victoria’s Secret, was declined. The woman contacted the manager at Benihana, who said no one had returned a missing credit card.

License plate stolen during shopping trip ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating a Jan. 3 incident in which a license plate was stolen while the vehicle owner shopped at the Publix on State Bridge Road. The car owner went into the store at 5 p.m. and returned 30 minutes later, only to notice that her license plate was gone. Her car was parked at the front end of the parking lot between the two store entrances. There was no security camera footage covering that location.

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Project applicants for the Sears site redevelopment project and city officials answer questions from the public during the monthly Community Zoning Information Meeting at Alpharetta City Hall Jan. 9.

Developer unveils latest plans for upgrade to old Sears site By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Few projects have garnered as much buzz in Alpharetta lately as the proposed plans to redevelop the abandoned Sears property in North Point Mall. Last fall, the mall owner, General Growth Properties, submitted plans to the city to convert the 14-acre property into a mixed-use development. The plans, which include converting the parking lot, call for 328 multifamily units with restaurant space and green space. On Jan. 9, city officials and developers met with residents at the Community Zoning Information Meeting at City Hall to answer questions and present updates on several projects. So far, the public response to the Sears site development has been favorable, said Community Development Director Kathi Cook. “I’ve received mostly positive comments,” Cook said. “We’ve had some people we heard that are concerned about the density that goes with residential. We also have some that are very excited to see something happen to a failing retail center, Sears.” As part of a Livable Centers Initiative last year, the city surveyed the public about what they wanted to see happen at North Point. The response, Cook said, was to add more green space, add mixeduses, add park space, take out some of the parking and make more connections. The plans under consideration now try to incorporate these requests, she said.

One of the updates is to upgrade the sidewalks and infrastructure with more pedestrian-friendly connections. “We’ve had such a great response from the business owners in the area about making North Point walkable,” Cook said. “A lot of them said that they go to the [Big Creek] Greenway anyway when they’re on their lunch hour. So, to have better access to that was very exciting.” This project will be a part of the Alpha Loop, a growing network of multiuse trails that will connect City Center and Avalon with the city’s existing parks. “The goal is to get the Alpha Loop to join Encore Parkway, cross the street, go down Encore, and then join the greenway,” Cook said. “It will all be tied together.” There hasn’t been a project of this size in Alpharetta before, Cook said. The Sears redevelopment proposal will go through the Planning Commission next on Feb. 7 and, if it moves forward, it will go before the City Council on Feb. 25. Staff is currently in the midst of writing up their recommendations, Cook said. The Jan. 9 meeting also provided updates on other city projects, including renovations to Bailey-Johnson School, which would add a food hall and culinary school, and a 159-home development, dubbed the Ecco Park, proposed by The Providence Group on North Point Drive. Community Zoning Information meetings are held every month at City Hall so project applicants can talk to residents about their plans before they go before the City Council.

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Alabama author chosen for 2019 Roswell Reads By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell residents may soon see more of one author’s works popping up around the city. The 2019 selection for the annual Roswell Reads program has been chosen. And this time, the organization broke from tradition and has chosen an author’s entire body of work instead of one book. Rick Bragg’s nine works have been named as the 2019 Roswell Reads selection. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist whose non-fiction books are influenced by his Southern heritage and include: • “The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table” • “My Southern Journey: True Stories from the Heart of the South” • “Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story” • “The Prince of Frogtown” • “I Am a Soldier, Too: The Jessica Lynch Story” • “Ava’s Man” • “The Most They Ever Had” • “Somebody Told Me: The Newspaper Stories of Rick Bragg” • “All Over But the Shoutin’” “To many, Rick Bragg is the epitome of Southern writing,” said Roswell Reads

Chairperson Deanna Smith. “He is known my many Southern Living readers for his regular Southern Journal column… “Several Steering Committee members have heard him speak and thought he would make an excellent choice. Truth is, he has been on our list for years, the fact that he has a new book out was just an incentive to try again to secure him. And we did.” The complementary children’s book for 2019 is “Chrysanthemum,” by Kevin Henkes, which tells the story of a young mouse who isn’t sure if she likes her name. The Roswell Reads program was created to bring the community together with a common book to discuss and explore. The organization holds several events throughout February and March, including a writing workshop with the author and a Literary Luncheon with the author. “When I see over 200 people every year at the Roswell Reads luncheon to hear one of our authors, it is so gratifying and makes me realize how important this annual event is to our Roswell readers, library patrons and book clubs,” Smith said. “We have one woman who attends the Roswell City Council meeting every year so that she can be the first one to hear the announcement of which book Roswell will be reading this year. Regard-

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library is closed for renovations. “Fortunately, the East Roswell Library has stepped up and put up displays and purchased books, with the generous support of the Friends of the East Roswell Library board,” Smith said. “In addition to the support of branch manager Swalena Griffin, the Roswell Library Manager Julia Padgett has done a great job of contacting the nearby libraries that are still open to get them involved in getting out information and promoting Roswell Reads. The Friends of Roswell Library continue to be a major source of support and can still promote the event through their newsletter and website.” Roswell Reads was created in 2005 by Ann Siebert and was originally known as One City-One Read, Smith said. All book are chosen by the 15-member Roswell Reads Steering Committee based on criteria such as Southern connection, subjects that stimulate discussion across a broad range of people, availability and diversity. Previous selections include “Burial for a King,” by Rebecca Burns; “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter,” by Kim Edwards; “My Name is Mary Sutter,” by Robin Oliveira; and “The Underdogs,” by Melissa Fay Greene. For information, schedules, resources and discussion questions, visit roswellreads.com.

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Local church group helps hundreds find jobs By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — “Job searching” — those two words are enough to make most people uncomfortable. The dreaded job search, especially an unexpected one, can be one of the most difficult and stressful parts of a person’s professional life. But one local group, the Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking, is helping job seekers as much as possible during those turbulent times. “You cannot underestimate the loneliness that happens to everybody who is in a job transition,” said RUMC Job Networking Lead Volunteer Jay Litton. “Your spouse and your family is depending on you to be successful in your job search during a very short period of time. Your finances are depending on it. People you know, you call them, and they don’t get back to you. You start applying to jobs online and no employer gets back to you. It’s a pretty lonely experience.” RUMC Job Networking is open to everyone and meets twice a month at 814 Mimosa Blvd., in Roswell on the second and fourth Mondays of the month to bring job seekers together with a plethora of resources to aid their search. Each meeting will typically see between 200-300 attendees with about 100 volunteers on site. Another 100 volunteers work remotely to help job seekers. “When people come to job networking, they’re surrounded by 200-300 other people that are going through the same experience,” Litton said. “It’s comforting to know that there are volunteers that want you to succeed — not one or two, but 100. They all want to see you succeed. The workshop leaders want to see you succeed. The people in attire to hire want to see you succeed.” The meetings are structured with several daytime workshops and resources available starting at noon. In the evenings, RUMC Job Networking will offer a dinner with a keynote speaker followed by some evening workshops. Some of the typical workshops include job search strategies for different age brackets, interview techniques, networking strategies, professional training and certification information and how to maintain an energetic job search during difficult transitions. Other resources include resume reviews, professional LinkedIn photos, interview attire and industry guide access. And at the dinners, a handful of employers will typically announce what positions they have available. “We’re very focused on getting everyone the information and resources they need to get their next job,” Litton said.

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Katherine Hanniford, assistant vice president of corporate recruiting for SunTrust Banks, speaks to RUMC Job Networking attendees at the exclusive SunTrust meet and greet last November. “And the content is up-to-date and current. The people leading the workshops are very active in their work lives and have a certain expertise that they bring.” While the workshops do vary from meeting to meeting, they are pretty consistent, Litton said. This means that if a job seeker doesn’t have time to go to all of the workshops, they will likely be able to attend the ones they missed at the next meeting. First-time attendees are encouraged to go to the Crossroads Career “Mini” Workshop, which goes over the seven steps of every job search and includes a workbook, Litton said. Litton has been working for decades at growing RUMC Job Networking after his family moved to Atlanta in the mid-1990s. At the time, he went to an RUMC service and saw they had a job networking ministry. He was inspired by his recent reading of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey to volunteer his time and help the ministry grow after he came up with a strategy that netted him a job. “I had a great job,” he said. “I had used this technique on two different companies and got offers on the first interview both times. I wanted to help teach that to other people.” When Litton’s co-leader Kathrine Simons came on board, the networking group really took off and started expanding to include resume reviews, various workshops and dinner speakers. In addition to the job networking meetings, the group now hosts a mini job fair each quarter. The next will be held on Feb. 11. “There’s people that really, genuinely

care for job seekers to be successful,” Litton said. “And we’re here to help them get to where they want to be as quick as possible.” “We don’t take credit for anybody getting a job, but we’re here to be a

resource for them. We’re here to connect them with people who will help them.” For information on upcoming meetings and mini job fairs as well as the full schedule for each, visit rumc.com/ jobnetworking.

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Alpharetta’s new Economic Development director grabs reins Thomas sets goal to strengthen ties with local business By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

able to study that in real time.” That unfolding provided Thomas a vivid picture of how private investment, job creation and housing all play a role in creating a robust economy. A decade later, Thomas finds himself studying conditions at the opposite end of the spectrum, this time at the local level.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s a little like grabbing the reins of a charging horse, taking over as Alpharetta’s director of Economic Development. From Avalon to the new City Center, few cities in Metro Atlanta have seen the explosion of economic growth that has taken place over the past five years. “We’re growing so much so fast,” said Matthew Thomas, who was appointed Alpharetta Director of Economic Development last June. “Right now, we’re faced with a matter of how we want to engage with business. It’s a good problem to have, as important as going out and getting new business.” Thomas, 29, came to Alpharetta after five years as head of economic development for the City of Canton. Prior to that, the Dalton native served internships with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Chattanooga Chamber, both exposing him to the ins and outs of economic development. He graduated with a degree in economics from the University of West Georgia during a time when the nation was entrenched in its worst recession in generations. It provided him a tangible perspective on how economies work. “We were literally studying the depth of how things like supply and demand work in consumer economics, how Federal Reserve interest rates impact how banks and private and public institutions are intertwined,” he said. “We were

Connecting with new development Taking on economic growth in Alpharetta is no small task. The city’s office and residential markets have exploded, especially in the areas west of Ga. 400. That’s a lot of new business and new development, and Thomas said it’s his job to connect with these people. “So much of the development here is new,” he said. “In a lot of communities you have development that’s been there for 40-60 years. A lot of the bricks here in Alpharetta, they go back 20-30 years maybe. A lot of our office parks are fairly new.” A major part of his role, as he sees it, is to open channels with these investors and find out how the city can help them remain strong and grow. To that end, Thomas said he has reached out to all the various business organizations in the area — the Alpharetta Business Association, the Alpharetta Chamber, the Greater North Fulton Chamber. “We’re going to operate better when we know business better,” he said. “[We want to] create an environment that sustains vitality and expansion of their business. The fruit of that is expansion, more jobs and a more favorable place for new businesses.” One concern raised with the recent boom has been the erosion of Alpharetta’s small-town image, an image many residents want to preserve.

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Alpharetta Economic Development Director Matthew Thomas says it’s his job to keep the city connected to new businesses and investors to guide future growth. The 29-year-old came to Alpharetta in June after five years with the City of Canton. “You’ve got to pay homage to where you came from,” Thomas said. “I think a lot of that is captured in corridors like Downtown Alpharetta that does have a pretty dense mix of the older and historic structures. I think we’ve done well so far to preserve those structures.” At the same time, Thomas said the city is capable of creating its own history witnessed by its foresight in attracting the technology sector. “You’ve got 600-plus technology com-

panies,” he said. “Those are innovators. Those are thinkers. They make their living by being on the cutting edge, and it’s that same mentality for a lot of people who call Alpharetta home or who have invested here.” Selling Alpharetta to investors Thomas said another part of his job is to shop Alpharetta for potential investors. Many already know a lot about the

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Rates’ last hurrah below 5 percent The tumbling stock market has brought with it one last hurrah to capture low mortgage interest rates. If you were thinking about taking cash out of your home and refinancing — or if Geoff smith you were on the fence Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com about buying, now would be the time. Since hitting an all time low of around 3.34 percent in late 2012, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage according to MortgageNewsDaily had steadily fought to get back above 5 percent. It finally did early last November. Then suddenly, investors got nervous about the thought of an impending recession, and about trade deals with China, and the stock markets freaked. Most ended the year lower than where they started. Mortgage interest rates are loosely pegged to the 10-Year Treasury Yield. That yield, and mortgage interest rates, go up when investors are buying stocks instead of Treasury bonds. And they go down when the opposite is true. As the stock market sank, investors ran to the

Thomas: Continued from Page 16 city, he said, but he wants to fill in the information gaps and convince investors Alpharetta has much to offer in the way of infrastructure, workforce, education and in a city leadership that listens. “Regardless of what the perceptions of what the place has been in the past, now it’s one, cool, amazing destination,” Thomas said. That perception can be seen right now in the redevelopment taking place

safety of bonds, and mortgage interest rates fell 0.5 percent to about 4.5 percent. Before the drop, homebuyers and homeowners were having a hard time getting used to the idea of a 5 percent-rate. For roughly the last six years, they had been used to rates under, or near, 4 percent. Many of my younger clients didn’t believe me when I first told them. They thought I was nuts. My older clients were different. The 5 percent-rate still paled in comparison to the above 10 percent rates they had to deal with throughout most of the 1980s. Freddie Mac’s average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage peaked in October 1981 at a whopping 18.45 percent! We have certainly enjoyed historically low rates lately. When rates dropped below 5 percent in January of 2009, it was the first time in recorded history they had ever done that (aside from a very brief time during WWII when no one was buying homes). Because of that, it is easy to think that the 4.6 percent average rate that we are enjoying right now, isn’t here to stay very long. It dropped quickly since last November, and it could very easily

along Windward Parkway and farther south at North Point, he said. Brookfield Properties is presenting plans this month on how they want to redevelop a large portion of the North Point mall area that will include new retail and restaurants, walking trails and other amenities like a mini sports field, bocce garden and playground. “That also affects adjacent property owners,” Thomas said. “So, you’ve got this new plan in place, which then creates other movements in the market, and those movements create a ripple effect.” By keeping his head in the redevel-

go back up quickly. If you have been considering taking equity out of your house to remodel, or to make a significant purchase, now could very well be your last chance to capture a sub-5 percent rate. If you are locked into an FHA rate and are ready to convert to conventional where that disturbing mortgage insurance eventually goes away, now would be a good time to take a look. If you have been thinking about making a purchase, the housing market has cooled considerably and has shifted back toward becoming a buyer’s market again. So now might be a good time. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 * The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

opment game at North Point, Thomas said, he can anticipate future needs for the area and how the city can incentivize future investment in a way that benefits all residents. When he is not working on economic development for the city, Thomas is settling in to home life with his wife, Keona, whom he married in September. He also likes to spend time with his other passion, playing jazz piano. “I enjoy being here in Alpharetta,” he said. “I’m very blessed to be a part of this team at such an amazing time in this city’s history.”

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Neurologist talks Alzheimer’s treatment, better brain health By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The brain is a person’s greatest asset in life, yet people tend to devote a disproportionately low amount of time growing and caring for it. That’s according to board-certified neurologist Joshua Turknett who spoke Jan. 10 at the regular Roswell Rotary Club meeting in Roswell Area Park. “The brain is the mediator of every single experience that we will ever have,” Turknett said. “Despite the fact that it is our greatest asset, despite the fact that it is the only source of our wellbeing, we tend to give it less attention than it deserves. And even worse, in some cases, we do things that undermine its function and compromise its long-term health.” People may not realize how much they can do to protect and help the brain, Turknett said. Alzheimer’s is one disease that has continued to plague many because of that lack of information, he added. Turknett received his undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Wesleyan University and his graduate degree from Emory University. While he was at medical school, Turknett said that the overall view of Alzheimer’s research was very positive and that people were expecting to find a breakthrough cure soon. Turknett asked one of his professors just before he graduated in 2000 when the professor thought a cure would be found. And the professor told him that his conservative estimate was 10 years. But, Turkett said, it’s almost been 20 years since that moment, and researchers still haven’t developed

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“We’re using the wrong tools, drugs. It’s like taking a hammer to a screwdriver.” The answer, according to Turknett, lies in studying mismatch diseases, also known as diseases of civilization. Several diseases like diabetes, hypertension and Alzheimer’s tend to crop up primarily in several modern Western civilizations. Researchers who have studied indigenous populations have noted that these diseases are nonexistent among such people and only show up once a member of an indigenous group is brought into a modern lifestyle, Turknett said. The mismatch occurs because every animal, including humans, has a set environment, and if they are put in a different one, a mismatch, the regulatory systems are strained and start to break down, he said. But implementing changes to minimize the mismatch can help. Some of the changes include evaluating people’s places of life and work and recognizing that while modern medicine is very good at treating acute problems, it struggles to address chronic issues that have many cause, like Alzheimer’s, Turknett said. Other changes include evaluating and correcting any mismatch with sleep, food and human connections and by growing the brain with regular physical and mental fitness. This may include learning cognitively demanding tasks like music, art or language. Turknett is also the author of “The Migraine Miracle” and the creator of the Brain Protection Program and Brainjo Collective. To learn more about Turknett and his research, visit elitecognition.com.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A lifetime of training in the City of Roswell’s gymnastics program helped two local gymnasts reach the highest pre-Olympic level possible, and now several universities have been vying for the opportunity to have them as students. Local gymnasts Caroline Williams and Lauren Rutherford have been awarded full athletic gymnastics scholarships after honing their craft in Roswell’s gymnastics program since the age of 2. Williams, 16, a junior at Centennial High School, is currently a level-10 gymnast, the highest level prior to the elite/Olympic level. She was offered full athletic gymnastics scholarships to the University of Arkansas, Utah State, Brigham Young University and the University of Nebraska, as well as a “walk on” position at the University of Georgia. Williams accepted the scholarship to University of Nebraska in October 2018 and will begin classes there in 2020. Rutherford, 15, a sophomore at Johnson Ferry Christian School, is also a level-10 gymnast. She has been actively recruited by numerous Division 1 colleges and was offered full athletic gymnastics scholarships to BYU, Utah State, and North Carolina State. Rutherford has chosen North Carolina State and will start there in fall 2021. Williams’ and Rutherford’s achievements are a testament to the work and leadership of their coaches: Lorenzo Wyatt, Karla Monterroso, JP Monterroso, Julia Yurkina and Olga Yurkina. Visit roswellgov.com/register to register for Roswell’s spring gymnastics program.

ROSWELL, Ga. — One local program is empowering students to address bullying from the ground up. Be the Voice, a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 at the Roswell Rotary, brings unique campaigns to area schools that target issues of bullying by focusing on the bystander as one who can intercede on behalf of the victim. “Our approach is all about supporting the victim, so the bully can’t get mad at anybody who is just being kind to whoever they are picking on,” said Debbie Cwalina, executive director of Be the Voice. “We are not an anti- anything. We are pro-compassion, pro-inclusion, pro-kindness. It’s a very high energy, contemporary program. And the students love it.” But what really makes the program stand out from its peers it is that it is almost entirely student-led, Cwalina said. “Most anti-bullying programs have been implemented by adults with a lot of finger wagging, she said. “This approach has had very short-term success, if any, over the last 20 years of anti-bullying programs… The core of Be the Voice is the belief that students are the true agents of change when it comes to bullying.” The Be the Voice program is a three-month campaign, consisting of 12 videos, led by students and school clubs. One club will initially bring Be the Voice to a school and involve 11 other student organizations, like the football team or math club. Each organization concentrates on one of the videos to create an introduction and approach that fits students’ needs. “It makes the entire school become a part of this ini-

tiative,” Cwalina said. “Everybody has a little ownership of it and interest in making the school a better, safer climate for all.” The videos also target forms of silent bullying, including exclusion and cyber bullying, and incorporate everyday students along with celebrities and athletes. The three-month format, Cwalina said, is intentional. “Studies have shown that successful behavior modifications require repeating a specific behavior pattern for a period of three to six months,” she said. “With enough repetition, all of the related brain cells involved in the activity eventually connect, so the new behavior becomes an ingrained pattern.” At the end of the three months, the student organizations involved in the program will select several of their peers to be recognized as a Very Important Voice who has made a difference during that time. The messages and skill students pick up from Be the Voice can be used throughout their lives, not just in school. “Bullies don’t magically disappear after graduation,” Cwalina said. “They become roommates, coworkers, bosses, neighbors. The communication skills the students learn through our program really take them through the rest of their life and will benefit them as they go through the different phases of adulthood.” Be the Voice campaigns are available and customized for all school levels — elementary, middle, and high. Some of the past participating area schools include Roswell High School, Centennial High School, North Springs High School, Elkins Pointe Middle School, Crabapple Middle School, The Cottage School and Mountain Park Elementary. For more information on Be the Voice, visit be-thevoice.org.

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North Atlanta 59, Centennial 57

Centennial boys drop heartbreaker to region leaders By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Less than 24 hours after taking on the No. 2 team in Region 7-AAAAAA, Centennial boys basketball had to suit up again to face the top team in the standings. And after taking what head coach Matt Barksdale called “a kick to the teeth” against Chattahoochee on Friday, the Knights played a spirited contest against North Atlanta (14-4, 8-1). However, the Knights (8-11, 3-7) fell just short of what would have been a monumental bounce-back win, falling to the defending region champs, 59-57. “I think we played our butts off,” Barksdale said. “We executed our offensive game plan well and did a good job of getting the ball inside and knocking down shots in the perimeter. I thought it was one of our best defensive performances of the season. We did a good job of forcing them to take the shots we wanted them to take. Ultimately, I think it was decided by the fact we just didn’t get enough stops down the stretch.”

After a flurry of threes from both squads in the first half, the contest settled down in the second quarter. Centennial was outscored 12-4 in the period, giving the Warriors a 31-24 advantage at the half. The Knights came out of the locker room swinging and quickly tied the game with a 7-0 run led by two three-pointers from Logan Turner, who netted 17 points in the loss. Neither team led by more than four points the remainder of the game, while the Knights limited the success of North Atlanta standout guard Messiah Thompson. Centennial was led by a strong second half from senior forward Colin Kahl who led the Knights with 19 points. The squads continued to trade blows, and with under 50 seconds remaining, Centennial cut the Warriors’ lead to 5655 with a layup from Kyle Duncan. Thompson drew a foul on the Warriors’ ensuing possession and put the margin back at three with two free throws. A strongly contested layup attempt was off the mark for Kahl, and Thomp-

Centennial 46, North Atlanta 13 (forfeit)

Centennial girls notch victory after unusual halftime forfeit By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It appeared inevitable that Centennial would earn its third region win of the week Saturday while leading North Atlanta by 33 points at the half. But the Warriors decided to expedite the process. North Atlanta’s coaching staff chose to forfeit the game during halftime with Centennial leading 46-13. According to Centennial staff, the decision from the North Atlanta head coach was due to player apathy in the first half. The unconventional win completed Centennial’s 3-0 week against 7-AAAAAA opponents. While those contests were against the bottom teams in the region,

including Dunwoody and Chattahoochee, head coach John Domville said the week sets them up for the challenges ahead. “You want to be peaking at the right time,” Domville said. “Now we have some competitive games coming up against Northview, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Pope, teams who have all beaten us. We’re peaking at the right time, playing together at the right time. Now it’s just about carrying that over against the topfour teams in the region.” Domville said a key heading into those contests will be continual improvement. “The other day, we sat down with the girls individually and told them to bring us three weaknesses they’re having this season,” Domville said. “They were all honest and transparent, and we looked at

son converted another free throw to give the Warriors a 59-55 lead with 13 seconds left. Kahl drove to the basket again and made his layup in the final seconds, but North inbounded the ball and used quick passes to run out the clock and avoid fouls, denying Centennial a final shot opportunity. Though it was bitter loss for the Knights, and their fourth in the last five region games, Barksdale was pleased how his team responded following their 86-55 loss to Chattahoochee less than 24 hours prior. “I was extremely proud of the way we bounced back after [Friday],” he said. “It can be tough for young guys to respond when you get kicked in the teeth like we did. But they came out, played hard, played with emotion, it just didn’t go our way.” The focus for the Knights entering the late stages of the regular season is to keep getting better, Barksdale said. “Our motto all season has been playing for February,” he said. “We want to be playing our best basketball once the

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Centennial’s Colin Kahl had 19 points, six rebounds, three steals and a block in the Knights’ 59-57 loss to North Atlanta.

region tournament starts. Obviously, we need a couple wins to improve our seeding. We’re not where we want to be, but I think we can get a couple more region wins and continue to improve and play for each other.”

been able to shoot, but now she’s getting the stats to back that up. Since then, they to the basket and being more aggressive have responded in practice.” and that just helps the team overall.” The Knights’ challenging slate of upDomville will look for Hebermehl to coming games will serve as the yardstick join established scorers, such as Difor his squad’s progress, Domville said. vine Guthrie, Aryanna Peters and Aerial “It’s easy to say we want to play like Nathan, in the Knights’ upcoming a team, and we want to do this or that, stretch. but what does it look like when we play Guthrie scored 10 against a top team in the state,” Domville said. North Atlanta while Pe“That’s a true test. And we want to be ters netted nine with resilient and respond.” three rebounds At least one player who has stepped and four up is wing Bailey Hebermehl. The junior steals. netted nine points Saturday ahead of North Atlanta’s forfeit, and scored 19 points Friday in the Knights’ 63-26 win over Chattahoochee. DrMarthaBoone.com “Lately, Bailey Hebermehl has been incredible,” Domville said. “I’ve been messing with her and 3400-A Old Milton Parkway, Suite 560 telling her this is the Bailey we’ve been waiting Alpharetta, GA 30005 on for two and a half years. She’s always

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Milton 89, West Forsyth 82

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Milton spreads the wealth in region win over West Forsyth By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Perhaps what stood out most to Milton head coach Allen Whitehart after his team’s 89-82 win over West Friday night was the chemistry he is seeing. The Eagles racked up 20 assists and put five players in double-digit scoring against the Wolverines. That performance comes behind some players still making the transition from football to the hardwoods, and the team dealing with injuries, including a broken hand that has sidelined senior forward Malachi Martin. “I feel our chemistry is really good, and 20 assists shows that,” Whitehart said. “It’s getting better as we continue to play together, and moving forward, I think it’s only going to get better when we get everybody adjusted.” Leading the offensive charge to 89 points — 24 more than the Eagles average per game this season — was Donaven Hairston. The senior guard racked up 33 points and had a standout second half, scoring 12 of 16 Milton points dur-

ing a stretch in the fourth quarter. Freshman Bruce Thornton added 17 points with eight assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. “Donaven is doing a great job of scoring the ball at a high clip for us, and Bruce is facilitating and running the show,” Whitehart said. “I think we go as they go. But that’s not taking anything away from the other guys. Everybody is having a contributing role in our success, and it can be a different guy each night. I think that’s the exciting thing as a coach, to know that you have multiple guys that can help you win.” David Banks contributed primarily in the paint with 16 points, four rebounds and two steals. Evan Hurst led the Eagles with eight rebounds and added 12 points. Jordan Yates netted 10 points. Milton took the lead midway through the first quarter and continued to mount pressure with quick points in transition and limiting penetration by West’s offense. However, the Wolverines refused to back down throughout the contest. West sank 13 of 25 three-pointers in

the game, often at crucial junctions to cut Milton’s ability to run away with the score. Sophomore Broc Bidwell led West with 31 points and made seven three-pointers. Milton opened a 72-58 lead with four minutes remaining in the game, but the Wolverines began pressing and cut the deficit to single digits in the final minute. “I thought we broke down a little early, we regroup and come back to lead by about 16 at one point, but the press shook us a little bit,” Whitehart said. After a flurry of shots and offensive rebounds, West’s Nick Zabetakis hit a 3-pointer to cut Milton’s lead to 85-79 with 25 seconds left. The Wolverines’ comeback bid ultimately fell short, due in large part to Milton’s free throws in the final minute. Thornton was 4-4 and Hairston was 2-2 in the final 49 seconds of the game to give Milton it’s seven-point win. Milton (12-6, 4-1) retained its spot at second in the 5-AAAAAAA standings behind Lambert (16-3, 4-0). West Forsyth (6-12, 2-3) sits fourth in the standings. Girls: West Forsyth 62, Milton 19 West Forsyth won its fourth contests

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Milton’s Bruch Thornton shoots over West Forsyth’s Nick Zabetakis in the Eagles’ 89-82 win.

in five games by downing winless Milton (0-14, 0-4) in a battle of youthful squads. West (10-7, 2-2) surged to a 20-3 lead in the first quarter and were relentless in increasing the margin to 58-11 after three quarters. West’s scoring was led by freshman Calie Thrower and Cayla Cowart. Thrower led the Wolverines with 21 points, including four three-pointers in the third quarter. Cowart netted 19 points and added seven rebounds.

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Alpharetta hosts CPR class Jan. 19 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s never too late to learn some lifesaving skills. The City of Alpharetta is hosting a free Friends and Family CPR workshop from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road. “The purpose for these classes is to

educate the general public on how to quickly respond when emergencies occur within their circle of family, friends and community,” said Alpharetta Administrative Assistant II Amy Rickman. The class, led by Alpharetta Public Safety instructors in conjunction with the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services, covers several situations that may call for CPR and how to administer the lifesaving skills for

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different age groups. The workshop will cover how to use an automated external defibrillator, which can save a life after a sudden cardiac arrest. While the class is primarily aimed at adults, teenagers may participate with a parent or guardian in attendance. Instructors know how to teach people of all age groups, from teens to mid-80s, Rickman said. Completion of the workshop does not provide a professional-level certification. However, instructors can connect people with local resources to obtain certification, Rickman added.

The classes are now held the second Saturday of every month at the same location, the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center. The CPR classes are offered every odd month, starting in January. Community first aid classes are offered every even month, starting in February. These classes cover how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies while EMS arrives. For more information about the classes, contact Rickman at arickman@ alpharetta.ga.us. To register for a class, visit alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.

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Jordan Christine Banasiak, 27, of Cumming, passed away January 3, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. John Brooke Barton, 29, of Milton, passed away December 31, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Julie Sue Bontrager, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away January 5, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Joseph Boring, 65, of Roswell, passed away December 25, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Rosetta Calabro, 75, of Roswell, passed away December 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Randall Ray Cox, 60, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Danny Larry Crawford, 60, of Cumming, passed away January 4, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

COMMUNITY We will seek out the best possible forever homes for these cats and kittens through a network of opportunities and leads.” Kristy Grieco Founder, All About Cats Rescue & Adoption

provided proper care with food, shelter, medical treatment and the attention they deserve. We will seek out the best possible forever homes for these cats and kittens through a network of opportunities and leads.”

Sherry Downing, 53, passed away December 31, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Louise Genevieve Eisman, 98, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Insuk Esker, 83, of Roswell, passed away January 8, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Barbara Foley, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away December 25, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. John Gamwell, 82, of Roswell, passed away December 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Adoptions are held during the week by appointment and on weekends between 1-6 p.m. Greico said the rescue is always looking for more volunteers or fosters to help with cleaning, fundraising events, website maintenance, taking pictures and transportation. In 2018 alone, All About Cats Rescue & Adoption rescued 202 cats and adopted out 168. Volunteer Pam Bell said it was Greico’s tireless enthusiasm and commitment to rescuing cats that convinced her to join. “Kristy has so much passion for the cats and doing the right thing to make sure they are cared for,” Bell said. “That’s why we volunteer with her.” Bell, herself, fosters cats for Greico’s organization. Her most recent foster, a 10-year-old cat who was an owner surrender, has now been adopted by Bell. Greico said there are several benefits to adopting a cat of any age, including that they are quiet, relatively easy to

Jeffrey Kettler, 54, of Suwannee passed away January 6, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Angela Maria Medley, 59, of Cumming, passed away January 2, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Kenneth Nelson, 76, of Roswell, passed away January 4, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Charles Anthony Pendley, 58, of Milton, passed away January 4, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Willard H. Reed, 69, of Cumming, passed away January 8, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Edgar L. Reynolds, 71, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Charlotte A. Johnson, 87, of Suwanee, passed away December 24, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Kay J. Shaw, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away January 6, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Frances Jones, 79, of Roswell, passed away December 29, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Melissa Elaine Shirley, 43, of Cumming, passed away January 8, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

take care of, offer great companionship, are great pets for small places, can ease stress and lower blood pressure, and can help their owners live longer. The largest expense the rescue deals with is the vet bills. Many of the cats they see come from shelters or from the streets and require additional medical attention along with routine spaying/ neutering, shots and testing. These medical issues can range from upper respiratory infections to dental cleanings, which can cost anywhere from $20-$800, Greico said. The rescue’s next fundraiser will be held all day Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria on 640 West Crossville Road. A portion of all food sales, when attendees tell servers why they’re there, will go to All About Cats Rescue & Adoption. Anyone who wants to get involved or donate can do so at allaboutcatsrescue. org or by calling Grieco at 404-401-6793.

Joan Smith, 91, of Roswell, passed away December 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Ethel Snooks, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away December 30, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Kaye Tingle, 71, of Roswell, passed away December 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Noreen Webb, 81, of Milton, passed away January 3, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Thomas Wiener, 76, of Roswell, passed away December 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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