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Woman caught stealing thousands in clothing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman May 5 after she was caught with $1,500 worth of clothing from the Macy’s on North Point Circle. The loss prevention officer reported having seen the woman select several items of clothing and enter a fitting room. When she left, her purse was noticeably bulging, and she was holding fewer clothes. The woman attempted to leave the store without paying, but she was detained. Officers found 20 pieces of woman’s clothing in her purse. She also had a tool used to remove anti-theft tags. The woman, identified as 53-year-old Babs Proller-Frey of Cumming, was arrested for shoplifting over $500 and for possession of tools for commission of a crime.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man contacted police May 8 after he realized that he had $600 worth of counterfeit bills. The man had moved recently to Alpharetta from Los Angeles. While he had been in Los Angeles, he said a friend had given him some cash from a
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cell phone sale. Once the man had moved, he received a call from the friend who said the money was fake and that a report had been filed with Los Angeles police. The man brought the remaining money to Alpharetta police and turned in the fake bills.
Home burglarized during business trip ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a burglary that took place at a home on Graystone Way. The homeowner had been away on a business trip between May 5-9. When he came home, he saw the basement door was open and his cabinets had been rifled through. The homeowner told police his smartphone app had alerted him on May 7 his power had been turned off. Police found that someone had tampered with an external power box. The man said a Rolex, worth $10,000, was missing.
Wallet goes missing during work hours ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police May 8 after he realized his wallet had gone missing while he was at work, and his credit card had $500 worth of fraudulent charges. The man had clocked into work at 4 p.m. at Main Event on Davis Drive. About four hours later, the man saw that his wallet was missing. When the man checked his debit card account, he saw seven fraudulent
charges. The charges were made at several locations, including an Exxon in Perimeter, Cajun Bones in College Park, at Taco bell in College Park and a Steve Madden online order. The card was deactivated.
Cell phone number used in fraud case ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman called police May 7 after she saw $7,000 worth of fraudulent charges on her bank account. The woman said a man had used her cell phone number to hack into her email account and later her SunTrust account. Several charges were made on her account, ranging between $1 to $2,000. Police directed the woman to the Federal Trade Commission to report the identity theft and take steps to protect her identity.
Man arrested speeding over 100 mph on highway ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man May 7 after he was caught traveling over 100 mph on Ga. 400 northbound south of Haynes Bridge Road. Police were patrolling in the area at 11:30 a.m., when officers spotted a car pass by at a high rate of speed. Radar clocked the driver traveling at 105 mph. Officers pulled the driver over and identified him as 22-year-old Luis Romero Espinoza of Cumming. He was arrested for reckless driving first offense and speeding.
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Roswell budget amendments shave down road resurfacing funds By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The city’s initial budget for Fiscal Year 2020 has passed its first reading with a handful of additions and one deletion. The City Council unanimously passed the $152.4 million budget, an increase of 5.8 percent from last year’s budget, at the May 13 meeting. Additions and deletions are not final and may change at the second budget reading. Five additions were approved — $68,000 for the Roswell Arts Fund and $17,500 for four Historic Roswell Beautification projects. The projects include Elizabeth Way cleanup, Historic District streetscape improvements and holiday decorations. The sole deletion, removal of $82,000 from road resurfacing funds, caused some debate at the meeting. The original FY2020 budget called for $1.2 million for
citywide road resurfacing and reconstruction. Instead of removing funds, Mayor Lori Henry said the City Council should be adding funds into road resurfacing. “Road resurfacing and sidewalks are the two big number one issues in the City of Roswell,” Henry said. “We are on a 20-year cycle, and if we start not funding it fully, we will drop behind.” Councilman Mike Palermo said he worries that if road resurfacing is underfunded, it could cause additional, preventable problems in the future. The city would need to allocate $1.8 million a year to road resurfacing in order to fully fund it on the 20-year schedule, said Director of Finance Ryan Luckett. Councilwoman Marie Willsey said staff recommended $900,000 for road resurfacing during initial budget meetings this year, and even with the deletion, funds would still total over one
million. The deletion was approved unanimously. In the city’s overall FY2020 budget, $28.5 million is budgeted for capital projects. The lion’s share — nearly $17 million — is committed to projects funded through the local transportation sales tax. The city also calls for allocating $6.2 million for maintenance capital and another $5.4 million for one-time capital projects. Some of the budget highlights include funding for 14 new positions in the City of Roswell, bringing the city’s total full-time staff to 625, as well as a 3 percent, merit-based wage increase for employees. Eleven of the new positions would be created by moving the city’s building inspection and code enforcement services from contract to in-house, a move that is anticipated to save the city $279,000. Some of the proposed infrastruc-
ture and asset improvements include $155,000 for Mimosa Hall maintenance, $65,000 to replace seats at the Cultural Arts Center, $806,000 to improve sidewalk connectivity and $1.5 million for replacement of the Willeo Road Bridge. The proposed tax rate is not expected to increase for the 2020 fiscal year and will remain at 4.955 mills. One mill brings in $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value on a property. Property tax revenues are expected to dip to $27.8 million, down about $1 million from last year. The revenues are based on the assumption that the millage rate remains the same and the updated assessments covered under the new floating homestead exemption. Additions and deletions to the budget may change at the second reading, which is scheduled for the next City Council meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
Alpharetta continues debate over 2020 budget By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City officials are wrestling with a spending plan for next year in the midst of a total reset on tax revenue streams from the new floating homestead exemption on residential property. Mayor Jim Gilvin said the city is operating at a disadvantage because it still hasn’t received an accounting of current property values from the Fulton County Assessor’s Office. Local governments depend on the tax digest to get some estimate on how much revenue they can anticipate from property taxes. “We’re in a position of having to set a $140 million budget without knowing our tax digest,” he said.
As a result, Gilvin said he is setting aside an historically low amount of funding, around $733,000, for unallocated capital improvements. These funds are allocated for major one-time projects — like repairing a sink hole that develops along a roadway — throughout the year. The first public hearing on the 2020 budget will be May 28. A second public hearing has been set for June 3. The 2020 proposed budget calls for a total of $141 million in spending. About half the total, $75 million, is committed to general government operations, like salaries and departmental operations. That’s up about 1.5 percent from the current year’s budget. Major capital expenditures, such as road construction, land acquisition and vehicle replacement, total $34 million.
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About half that total, $15 million, is committed to projects funded through the transportation sales tax passed by voters in 2016. The proposed spending plan is based on maintaining the tax rate of 5.75 mills on property. It also maintains the city’s $40,000 homestead exemption. The Alpharetta City Council met May 20 to continue discussions on the 2020 spending plan which goes into effect July 1. At a special noon workshop held a week earlier, council members spent most of the session hashing out priorities for local transportation projects and plumbing all the city’s resources to fund them. However, there were two issues outside of transportation that garnered debate at that May 13 meeting. Gilvin proposed dropping the city’s annual membership dues — about $17,000 — committed to the Georgia Municipal Association, a consortium that provides research and lobbying services for cities. The rift with Alpharetta occurred earlier this year when the organization lobbied for enactment of legislation promoting the rollout of 5G technology by the telecom industry. Alpharetta opposed the legislation and spent more than $40,000 of its own money arguing it gave utilities blanket use of municipal right of way to deploy their equipment. “Personally, I am adamantly opposed to joining GMA membership this year,” Gilvin told the group. The mayor said he is even more
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steadfast after seeing the organization’s latest newsletter in which the GMA’s lobbyist who advocated against Alpharetta’s interests disclosed the organization had laid groundwork for the 5G legislation before lawmakers convened in January. A second matter that drew council debate involved an annual funding stipend for Tech Alpharetta, a local nonprofit that serves as an incubator for tech startups. Over the past several years, the organization has received an annual allowance of $125,000 to assist in its efforts. Council members, however, were divided about continuing the allocation without establishing benchmarks to show the city’s money is benefiting residents in terms of added jobs and new local businesses. The council is working this week to iron out differences in how the money should be allocated and what goals should be set to measure the organization’s success.
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Fulton Commissioner Ellis lays into tax assessors By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis criticized the tax assessor’s office May 15 for repeatedly failing to meet benchmarks. The appraisers failed to meet their deadline for mailing 2019 assessments, failed to meet their deadline for processing exemptions and failed to meet their target for the percentage of appeals handled at the assessor level, according to statements made during the meeting. “We continue to miss deadlines that we have set despite the fact we have pumped in a lot of additional resources,” Ellis said. “We’ve all got jobs to. I know work is hard, but when we put those things out there and then we miss them it just fuels the frustration around an area that has already been frustrating.” The original schedule for releasing notices was April 19. Fulton County Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson said that date was not met because the technology they use needed to be updated to reflect new exemptions and then tested. He did not have a new date for when notices will be released. Even when the notices are set out, they may not include all of the relevant homestead and senior exemptions, Robinson said. The goal for processing exemptions was May 17, but Robinson said they
would not finish processing the exemptions until a few days after that deadline, even though new staff had been brought on to help with the new exemptions that passed in November. “These exemptions were proposed — the referendum didn’t happen until November — but these have been known for a year as far as the likelihood of playing out, but yet we didn’t begin a programing process until the later part of last year?” Ellis asked. Meanwhile, there are 2018 property assessments still under appeal. There were more than 41,000 appeals on 2018 property assessments. Countywide, property values increased by more than 25 percent on average, the Assessor’s Office previously reported. When a property owner makes an appeal, it first goes to the Board of Tax Assessors. Once the assessors have reviewed the appeal and notified the taxpayer, the property owner has 30 days to say whether or not they agree with the decision. They can then take the appeal to a second level through the Board of Equalization, a hearing officer or arbitration. All cases have been resolved at the assessors’ level, but about 40 percent of appeals are still waiting to be resolved at one of the second tiers, Robinson said. About 10 percent of appeals were resolved at the Board of Tax Assessors, when the goal they set for themselves was 25 percent.
Northside Hospital donates to Roswell High School clinic ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School was recently granted $2,500 by The Northside Hospital Foundation for the purchase of four cots for the Roswell High School health clinic. Clinic assistants Elizabeth Egan and Ann Goud had named cot replacement as the clinic’s top need for the 2018-19 academic year. The clinic at the high school services between 40-50 students daily, up to 230-250 students weekly and as many as 1,000 students each month. The clinic dispenses daily medications, stores students’ personal emergency medications, assists students with
diabetic needs, provides a rest area for students with ailments such as headaches and stomachaches, and helps students in need of basic triage and first aid. Northside Hospital is one of Roswell High School’s business partners through Fulton County Schools’ Partners in Education program. Northside Hospital also supports the athletic department, has contributed to the new scoreboard at Ray Manus Stadium, and provides a doctor, athletic trainers and supplies during athletic events. The hospital also provides free physicals to student athletes.
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Cities gear up for Memorial Day observance NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — Memorial Day is fast approaching, and North Atlanta cities are expecting thousands to turn out this year. Here’s a brief rundown of some of the local ceremonies on tap: Roswell The City of Roswell, in partnership with the Roswell Rotary Club, is widely known for hosting the largest Memorial Day Ceremony in Georgia, regularly attracting 6,000-7,000 people. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the annual Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony which will feature its second ever female guest speaker — Air Force Col. Patricia Blassie. She’s best known helping identify her brother, 1st Lt. Michael Blassie, as one of the service members from the Vietnam War buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, said David Young, co-chair of the Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony. The program includes a presentation of colors, laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute and “Taps.” Attendees are asked not to bring pets. After the ceremony, attendees can enjoy a picnic on the grounds with live
music by the Chuck Nation Band. The ceremony will be held rain or shine starting at 10 a.m. on Monday on City Hall Grounds, 38 Hill St. For more information and the full program, visit roswellmemorialday.com. Alpharetta Meanwhile, in Alpharetta, the city and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host the fifth annual Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, beginning with music at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. The program will include an invocation, posting of colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, laying of the wreath, rifle salute and “Taps.” Keynote speaker for the event is
Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Blackstock Jr., who, over his 30-year military career, has completed assignments in Saudi Arabia, Central America and Afghanistan. He has been awarded more than 30 decorations and badges, including a Defense Superior Service Medal, a Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal. Alpharetta City Councilman and Rotarian John Hipes said the idea behind the Memorial Day Tribute began in 2009 when he attended the Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony. “I was very impressed by Roswell’s ceremony and thought Alpharetta should hold its own ceremony given the importance of Memorial Day,” Hipes said. That idea didn’t come to fruition until some five years later when Hipes moved to downtown Alpharetta and noted how the new Brooke Street Park behind City Hall would offer the perfect venue for such an event. Milton Milton will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway. The event will feature a guest speaker, a presentation by the Milton
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position. The reappointment was added to the agenda last minute, so it wasn’t even on the commissioners’ own agenda printed that morning, according to Commissioner Lee Morris. It certainly didn’t appear on the agenda that was released to the public on Friday. In January, commissioners passed the county budget. As the motion to approve was made, commissioners Natalie Hall, Marvin Arrington and Emma Darnell made amendments totaling $1.3 million. During that meeting, the county’s financial officer patched together a plan to fund the amendments by cutting funding from election equipment reserves, and the budget passed without the public even having an opportunity to call their representatives. Last August, the county passed the property tax rate based on a presentation from the Finance Department made at the meeting when the rate was set, after the state-mandated public hearings had been held. Commissioner Bob Ellis called on the
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commissioners to revoke the vote, arguing that the tax was higher than what had been advertised before the meeting. The higher rate was not overturned. Noticing a pattern yet? After sitting through nearly a year of Fulton County Board of Commissioner’s meetings, I can say that it’s not uncommon for the meeting’s day-of agenda to barely resemble the document posted online the week before the meeting. I can say the county has a habit of enacting multi-million-dollar decisions with little-to-no time for the public to review their plan. The three examples I gave all passed in 4-3 votes, with the North Fulton commissioners opposed. But this shouldn’t be a matter of north county versus south county, it’s a matter of democratic principles. If an elected official thinks the only way to get something passed is to sneak it in when the public isn’t looking, that’s a problem — even if what they’re passing would be good for the community. Earlier this year, Ellis put forward an ordinance amendment that would have required any commissioner’s addon with monetary requests be published on the Friday before the meeting. That item was tabled in April and hasn’t been considered in a public meeting since then. I hope this amendment passes, but it would only be a small step to stop this kind of behavior, leaving several loopholes open for commissioners to exploit. What is needed is a change of mindset, a group of elected officials who take transparency and accountability seriously.
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Zipline, eco-canopy tour opens at nature center By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — There’s a new way to enjoy the outdoors this summer. The Chattahoochee Nature Center, in partnership with American Adventure Park Systems, opened its new zipline and eco-canopy tour May 15 on Willeo Road. Known as Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures, the zipline and canopy tour offers three levels for guests to climb and explore through the nature center’s woods and over its ponds. “We are thrilled to have the Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures right in our backyard,” said Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce representative Lisa Smith. “This is such a wonderful venue already, and to have another attraction where people can come and get engaged in this area is wonderful.” Level one is an Aerial Adventure Course that includes 28 elements, such as ziplines, ropes course and suspension bridges. It is suitable for guests ages 4 and up. Level two is the Eco-Canopy Tour, which takes guests flying through the park up to 55 feet in the air and over 500 feet of ziplines. The course features
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Representatives from the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Inc and Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures celebrate the May 15 opening of Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. 12 elements and is suitable for people ages 8 and up. Level three combines the first two levels and allows guests to experience all 40 elements. “This a beautiful and very interesting venue that really ties in with our mission, which is connecting people with nature,” said Chattahoochee Nature Center Executive Director Chris Nelson. “It couldn’t be a better way to connect people with nature than to climb through these trees
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North Fulton remembers fallen police officers By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dozens of North Fulton residents and police officers gathered at Brooke Street Park May 17 to honor and remember six Georgia officers who died last year in the line of duty. “Today’s ceremony is all the more poignant, because just six days ago, another Georgia officer, Sgt. Kelvin Ansari of the Savannah Police Department, was killed in the line of duty,” said Alpharetta City Councilman John Hipes. “When an officer dies, we need to remember that person is more than a name and a badge number, more than a headline in the news. That person is a son or a daughter and may be leaving behind grieving parents. That person may be the parent of children, who won’t have a mom or dad… “Today, we are remembering people who had full, rich lives, in and out of uniform.” Representatives from all North Fulton police departments and the Cobb County Police Department were at the ceremony, a tradition which the City of Milton started last year. The ceremony was part of National Police Week, May 12-18, to remember fallen officers through events and vigils. “[Their names] are forever etched as a stark reminder of those who died on American soil so that justice and peace may persevere for all,” said George Gordon, representative of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Alpharetta Chief of Public Safety John Robison remarked that police officers lead a unique and dangerous profession that is one of the most highly scrutinized careers. “It does not matter if it’s in a city with a high crime rate or city like all of the North Fulton cities with low crime rates,” Robison said. “Ultimately, any officer that puts on the uniform, a badge and a gun go to work every day with the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice, just like the six officers that we’re honoring today had to do.” Representatives from the Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs police departments read out the memorials for the six officers. Georgia’s six officers who died in the line of duty last year are: • Officer Chase L. Maddox of the Locust Grove Police Department, who died after being shot Feb. 9, 2018 while assisting two deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office serve a warrant. • Officer Anthony Christie of the Savannah Police
Police officers and residents from North Fulton bow their heads in remembrance of Georgia officers who died in the line of duty in 2018. Department, who died May 25, 2018 after his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer at the scene of an accident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. • Chief Francis A. McClelland, Jr. of the Ludowici Police Department, who died Sept. 15, 2018 after he was struck by a vehicle being pursued by other officers. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. • Officer Antwan D. Toney of the Gwinnett County Police Department, who died Oct. 20, 2018 after he was shot when investigating a suspicious vehicle. • Officer Edgar I. Flores of the DeKalb County Police Department, who died Dec. 13, 2018 after he was shot during a traffic stop. • Officer Michael W. Smith of the Henry County Police Department, who died Dec. 28, 2018 after he was shot while attempting to disarm a man. “This job is emotionally, physically and mentally draining like no other job,” Robison said to the assembled police officers. “When you’re fighting the ills
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District attorney hosts citizen training By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is presenting its annual Court Watch training June 1. The free course is designed to help citizens understand the judicial process and local criminal justice system. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet prosecutors and hear guest speakers. “[The participants] get a lot out of it because they’re able to see firsthand what goes on in court,” Court Watch Director Kyrstal Lunsford said. “Oftentimes, you see that someone is arrested and then you don’t hear back what happens.” The Citizens’ Court Watch program encourages the community to attend court proceedings and, when deemed appropriate by the court, provide a community impact statement during trials. When the judge sees that there are
community members who care about the outcome of a trial, it can affect sentencing, Lunsford said. “It’s designed to give community members a voice,” Lunsford said. “Often times in the court system, we hear the defense side, we hear from the prosecutorial side, but we never get to hear from those community members who actually live there.” Lunsford helps citizens track cases that are of interest to their community. The Court Watch program is trying to recruit more North Fulton citizens. “I realize it is further away, but I don’t see a lot of active participants in the Court Watch program from that area,” Lunsford said. “I really want to get them to come to the training so they can find out what it is so they can get more involved.” The training will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at 141 Pryor Street. There will be free food for attendees. To register, visit annualcourtwatchtraining.eventbrite.com.
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‘The Millennial Whisperer’ Does your bank author visits Roswell Rotary make you feel this way? By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Millennials are expected to soon become the largest generation in the workforce and can no longer be ignored, according to Chris Tuff, author of “The Millennial Whisperer.” It’s crucial that employers learn how to work with and motivate millennials effectively, he added. Tuff, a partner at advertising agency 22squared in Atlanta, spoke at the May 16 Roswell Rotary Club at Roswell Area Park to dispel some of the myths about millennials and the millennial mindset. “Life needs to be a ruthless pursuit of passions,” Tuff said. “And what we need more than anything else is more empathy from our corporations and lives, and more person-to-person connection. And I am here to tell you that there is hope. Not only that — I think this is one of the best generations to come along.” The idea for Tuff’s book was born about two years ago after he had hit
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Barrington Hall to host Roswell Lavender Festival June 8 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Every year, the City of Roswell celebrates its history and a floral favorite with the annual Lavender Festival. The event celebrates all things lavender and the many uses of the plant. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, June 8. “We want to continue to provide the type of festival that features unique, hand-crafted items and products that differ from the typical arts festival offerings,” said event organizer Michele Glazer. “We’re proud of the relaxing environment of the festival and intend to keep it under 100 vendors, allowing plenty of room between booths to maintain the feeling that we’ve worked hard to achieve.” The free event is inspired by Evelyn Simpson, a descendant of Barrington King. According to Glazer, Simpson was known for growing and selling lavender. She also frequently made lavender wands, a natural moth repellant and air freshener. To keep with tradition, festival-goers will be able to make their own lavender wands this year for a $5 materials fee. Other uses for the herb include infusing it in foods or drinks, adding it to soaps or potpourris and promoting relaxation or refreshment. “Lavender has so many benefits,” Glazer said. “It was grown on the property originally to treat Catherine King’s migraine headaches, but it also makes an excellent insect repellent, has relaxing,
sleep-inducing properties and is included in many lavender-infused foods and drinks.” The 2019 Lavender Festival will be held at Barrington Hall. Participants will be able to enjoy live music from local bands as they browse through lavender-themed items from over 80 vendors. Glazer said the event has grown each year, with dozens of classes, demonstrations, samples and activities available this year. She added that the festival regularly sees visitors from out of state, including North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. Festivities will kick-off at 10 a.m. with a free outdoor yoga class, followed by multiple meditation and massage opportunities throughout the day at the Zen Zone. For children, there will be live storytelling and music every half hour starting from 10:30 a.m. as well as various craft opportunities. This year, the Atlanta Petanque League’s Roswell club will demonstrate Petanque, a French game similar to bocce. Alliance Francais will also host a cooking demonstration that will include a take-home bouquet of Herbs de Provence. Entrance to the event is free, but some of the demonstrations will charge a participation fee. There will be no parking for the festival at Barrington Hall. However, parking will be available at Roswell Presbyterian Church on Mimosa Boulevard a quarter mile away. Trolleys will connect the two sites and provide safe, ongoing transportation. For information about the Lavender Festival, visit roswellgov.com/lavenderfestival
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Continued from Page 12 his rock bottom and went on an executive retreat. The book that came from a conversation at that retreat provides a profit-focused playbook for working with and motivating millennials. And one of the first ways to do so, Tuff said, is to realize the stereotype that millennials are entitled, self-absorbed and lazy is a myth. “With a few small tweaks, this is the best generation I’ve ever worked with,” Tuff said. “Not only that, I think there are a few little things we can put into place that will change everything.” Tuff added that it’s useful to think of millennial as a mindset, one that wants different goals out of today’s workplace. The No. 1 want is financial rewards and benefits, which is no different from baby boomers and Gen X, Tuff said. It’s the other wants that are new. According to Tuff, what matters most to millennials in the workplace are a positive work culture, flexibility and opportunities for continuous learning. In leaders, millennials seek inspirational leadership, autonomy, constant feedback and transparency. Tuff shared a few strategies he outlined in his book and regularly uses in his workplace to reach those goals.
“One thing we’ve got to stop doing — and we are all guilty of this — is comparing our insides to other people’s outsides,” Tuff said. “It’s why I’ve come up with what I call my 70/30 rule. It’s something that I instill in every single employee’s head. And that is that 30 percent of life is hard. Thirty percent of your job sucks. But 70 percent of your job should fuel you up and fire you up.” Tuff added that it’s important to recognize employees’ work and improvements to help motivate them, retain them and create a positive work culture. It can be especially useful when providing effective feedback and critiques. And although it might sound counterintuitive, Tuff said it’s important for employers to support their employees’ non-competitive side hustles. It helps fuel employees’ passions and makes them less likely to quit to pursue a side hustle full time. It’s because millennials want and pursue purpose, he said. “If your company does not stand for something bigger than just your bottom line or a stock price, then you’ve got to revisit it,” Tuff said. “Because, especially the younger millennials and as we go into Generation Z, they are looking for purpose over everything else.” For more information about Tuff’s book, visit themillennialwhisperer.com.
Young Men’s Service League honors seniors ROSWELL, Ga. — The Centennial Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League honored its 22 seniors on April 28 at the Roswell Country Club and celebrated four years of community service together. Since 2014, the class of 2019 has volunteered more than 2,150 hours, most of these alongside their mothers for the 22 philanthropies the chapter supports. They served the community by cooking meals for residents at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, playing wheelchair basketball with the Titan’s Wheelchair Sports, assisting at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, tutoring elementary kids for Star House, assisting seniors with technology support at BH Tech Group, stocking the food pantry at the NFCC, playing bingo with the residents at the Tapestry House Assisted Living and more. The senior class for Cambridge’s YMSL chapter includes: Zach Armbruster, Jack Barton, Dominick Ciletti, Ryan Clapper, Dean Del Vecchio, Cal Dickie, Will Edwards, Sebastien Gerard, Austen Hensel, Matthew Mayville, Brett Meskill, David Morgan, Andrew Dylan Myer, Curran Myers, Caleb Sadd, Trip Shadburn, Carter Simpson, Ryan Siracusa, Wesley Smith, Luke Van Dresser, Jakob Tyler Wooten and Justin Wright.
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Milton Police host opioid symposium By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — With mounting concerns over the opioid crisis and overdose deaths occurring by the thousands nationwide each year, Milton Police hosted an opioid seminar May 13 at Stonecreek Church to discuss how addiction is being addressed. The keynote speaker at the event was Tanya Smith who serves as the director of Victim Services at Kennesaw State University and has two decades of experience in law enforcement. Smith also championed the 911 medical amnesty law that allows for limited immunity from prosecution for those who call 911 when a person is experiencing an overdose. Smith was also a leading voice for police officers and others to carry naloxone, a drug which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Smith began by addressing the myth than drug addicts are lower class, uneducated people in a lifestyle they chose for themselves. She illustrated by showing a photo of her daughter, Taylor, who died from a drug-related overdose in 2014 after a two-year struggle with heroin. Taylor’s addiction began with prescription opioids given to her after
cheerleading injuries. Smith also shared the story of a young man named Davis who did not fit the stereotypical image of a drug addict. Davis began taking his mother’s prescription opioids, drugs she had received from a dentist and forgotten about, which led to an addiction and eventual overdose. With her first-hand knowledge, her experience in law enforcement and through her studies of opioid laws and treatment, Smith said recovery should go beyond 28-day cycles at treatment centers. More effective, Smith said, is a physician health program which has an 80-90 percent success rate of recovery. Smith also emphasized that recovery from addiction is not a short-term process. Treatment, counseling, and the proper social environment are all crucial to success. “Not one element is more important than the other, all have to work together for recovery,” she said. From a law enforcement perspective, the so-called “war on drugs” approach should be discarded in favor of a more harm reduction-approach and working with the community, she said. While she called Georgia one of the more progressive states in battling the opioid crisis,
Smith said there is still “a long way to go.” Meanwhile, the 911 amnesty law and availability of naloxone is crucial to saving lives, she said. “Young people are scared to call 911, they have the fear because their families are affluent, their dad is a lawyer or they want to keep their heroin use a secret,” Smith said. “We want to take away that fear and have people call 911 when someone is overdosing.” Smith said when people do report an overdose, police often arrive before medical first responders. Before naloxone became available to officers, they typically could only perform CPR on an unresponsive person until medical personnel arrived. “You don’t have time to wait,” she said. “When someone is unresponsive, they only have about four to six minutes left of life.” Smith warned naloxone can be ineffective for people overdosing on heroin laced with fentanyl, which can be up to 100 times stronger than typical heroin. Smith laid out what parents can do if they suspect their son or daughter is struggling with opioid addiction. Parents must first expect to have tough conversations and to be honest,
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Tanya Smith and Milton Police Chief Rich Austin spoke at the seminar held in conjunction with National Police Week.
Smith said. She also added it’s important to gather evidence before confronting your child, and that parents should expect to be met with anger. “There isn’t anyone who wakes up and wanted to be a heroin addict,” she said. Parents should also set realistic goals, including clearly defining rules and consequences, keep their children in a safe environment and know addiction resources. Naloxone should always be available in households where someone is struggling with addiction, she said.
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Legionnaire Roger Wise, left, sands with Roswell JROTC Cadet Lt. Col. Adriana Deya.
Alpharetta American Legion recognizes Roswell JROTC ROSWELL, Ga. — Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 is continuing its mission to support Roswell High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets and their programs. At a recent ceremony conducted at Roswell High School, Legionnaire Roger Wise represented Post 201 as four cadets were recognized for their outstanding personal achievement. Cadet Lt. Col. Adriana Deya was presented the American Legion Military Excellence Award. Cadet 1st Lt. En-
rique Marques was honored with the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award, and both Cadet 2nd Lt. Anusha Pakkam and Cadet Capt. Tyler Arirama were recognized with the American Legion Marksmanship for Excellence awards. American Legion Post 201 is located on Wills Road in Alpharetta. It invites all military veterans who served in war time to be part of the American Legion family and continue its work on behalf of veterans and the community.
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Inspiration at the Silos I went rock hunting the other day. I went far out in the country, miles from nowhere, to an area where they used to mine mica. It was an old mine which had seen its heyday during World War II. STEVE HUDSON There was much mica Get Outside Georgia, found there, but other aa4bw@comcast.net goodies showed up from time to time too — among them the occasional gemmy crystal of aquamarine. So with high hopes I spent several hours looking, wandering all over the old site. I’ll bet I walked two miles, up and down slopes and back and forth through undergrowth, but I found nothing. Sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Finally, hot and tired, I called it a day and headed back to the truck. But as I lifted my foot to climb into the driver’s seat, what should I see but a glint of something sparkling and blue in the dirt
right where my right foot had been? Yes, you’re right. The gem I was looking for had been there, right where I started, all along. But this is not a story about rocks. This is a story about silos. Silos Park, a microscopic little park next to a strip center near the intersection of Arnold Mill Road and Crabapple Road, is like that fragment of crystal — a tiny and often overlooked gem. Its centerpiece is, as you might expect, silos — a cluster of them, towering gray structures with half-sphere tops painted rusty red. Once there were several, but only three remain. They stand as reminders of how things once were in a place that has become, by any measure, something altogether different than what it used to be. The silos are neat, to be sure. But if you’re like me, learning about history of a place is half the fun of being there. To discover the “used to be” side of these silos, check out the site’s fourth (and
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Alpharetta’s obviously been a significant area of economic development which ultimately makes it a good environment for us to develop a data center footprint. Chris Downie, Flexential CEO 20 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | May 23, 2019
Data center nearly doubles its footprint in Alpharetta By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s tech resume grew by more than a football field this week with the opening of a new addition to the Flexential campus off Windward Parkway. The 70,000-square-foot, 2-story expansion is the Atlanta Region’s largest this year and increases Flexential’s Alpharetta footprint by close to 67 percent and its national data center footprint to 3.1 million square feet. The company operates 41 such data centers throughout the country. Flexential is a relatively new name on the tech landscape, having formed in 2017 with the merger of Peak 10 and ViaWest. The company draws on local talent to create and maintain a facility that provides multi-layered security and redundancy for the space it provides to IT systems from an array of companies. “Alpharetta’s obviously been a significant area of economic development which ultimately makes it a good environment for us to develop a data center footprint,” said Flexential CEO Chris Downie. “We make sure it is powered as well as cooled in a manner that makes a good environment for computer infrastructure,” Downie said. “Even if there’s a disruption in the local utility, they need to stay up and running all the time so our customers’ businesses can stay up and running all the time.” The Atlanta area has been one of the more active markets for data center development, he said, primarily because of its relative low cost, access to reliable power and growing economy. Atlanta and the surrounding Transaction Alley are the third largest finan-
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Alpharetta Economic Development Manager Matthew Thomas, center with Mayor Jim Gilvin to his right, asks questions of company executives on a May 14 tour of the new Flexential expansion facility off Windward Parkway. The tour was led by solutions engineer Rodney Gunther, far left, and Flexential Southeast Region Vice President Tim Langan, far right. The blue, center stacks contain “air handlers” that ensure an optimal environment for the computer equipment that will occupy most of the room’s remaining space. cial technology hub in the United States, with more than 70 percent of all credit card transactions processed through the Atlanta metropolitan area, according to the Atlanta Small Business Network. Data-intensive companies require secure, reliable and scalable means to gain access and transport data without loss of connectivity. At a special tour for city officials May 14, Flexential senior executives described some of the special attributes of the new facility.
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Two elements dominate the heart of the center, according to Flexential Regional Vice President Tim Langan. Security, both physical and network, is key to companies who lease space for their equipment at the facility, Langan said. Flexential incorporates more than half a dozen protocols, from the front gate to the interior computer cabinets, to ensure only authorized personnel have access. The systems, themselves, employ the latest security applications. The equipment, much of it computer
servers, is protected with a state-of-theart cooling system — or air handlers — that operate by running cooled water over fins, much like a car radiator. Redundancy is a second element key to operations. All the systems — the cooling, the power, the security — are reinforced to ensure complete reliability, a feature Langan referred to as “table stakes” in the effort to attract and maintain customers. That effort, he said, includes a local investment in the tens of millions of dollars. “We’re making a big bet on Atlanta, North Fulton and Alpharetta,” he said. Alpharetta Economic Development Manager Matthew Thomas said the expansion is good news for the local economy. “Because of Flexential’s multi-tenant, multi-user format, a variety of companies will now find Alpharetta even more desirable for their future investment and growth,” Thomas said. “In addition to new jobs created, Flexential brings a much-needed service that enables companies to innovate and grow.” One of Flexential’s longest standing financial services customers, Delta Community Credit Union, says it depends on the Alpharetta location to quickly and securely serve its nearly 400,000 members. “As Georgia’s largest credit union, we gain tremendous confidence and benefits through the geographical placement of Flexential’s connected data centers, which deliver the highest level of security and reliable service for our members,” said Chad Jaenke, vice president for IT Operations and Technical Support. “Every person we work with at Flexential is knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely cares about the success of our business.”
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The Goat Farm isn’t what you think I first heard of the Goat Farm during our recent Super Bowl when it hosted a number of music acts to help entertain some of the thousands of people that flooded our city. I thought it was just a quirky name for a music venue. Then today I read an article about its “$250 million renovation” and I was forced to look again. It turns out this is an arts center Geoff smith housed in a number of industrial Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com buildings from the 1880s in West Midtown. It has studio space for over 300 artists and hosts music concerts, traditional and experimental theatrical performances, film screenings, contemporary dance performances, art exhibitions, art residency programs and professional ballet and contemporary dance classes. Basically, The Goat Farm helps to cultivate artists as well as showcase their talents. But get this: it operates without public funding, donations or grants. It is a for-profit venture. Cultivation of artists and for-profit don’t typically go together like that. According to an article in Atlanta Magazine, the place was updated to rent out studio and event space. And when owners Anthony Harper and Chris Melhouse started seeing profits roll in from the facility, they used much of those funds to offer grants to local arts groups and to support ongoing projects within the facility. The internal investment in the projects and people at The Goat Farm led to a huge buzz that fueled a 500-person waiting list for studio space. The demand allowed the owners to take the money they were spending on
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The Goat Farm released plans for a $250 millionredevelopment that will include a new home for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, a 125-room independent hotel, 80,000 square feet of artist work spaces, new restaurants, an office building and more.
marketing the facility and turn it into more grants to support the arts. I was fortunate last Friday to be able to attend a men’s group event at my church where Catholic author and speaker Allen Hunt talked to us about the law of the harvest — that you reap what you sow. “If you give of yourself love to others, then you will be surrounded with love. If you want to be surrounded with hate, go out on social media-Facebook, Snapchat and all of that, and put out hate. You’ll see it all come back.” Hunt was talking about more of a spiritual and personal journey. But to me, it’s like when you buy a new
kind of car, then you start seeing that same car everywhere. I came from Hunt’s speech and started reading about The Goat Farm. By investing a large portion of the profits into the success of its “customers,” The Goat Farm grew in its own success. It’s reaping what it sowed. Now, because of its success, The Goat Farm released plans for a $250 million-redevelopment that will include a new home for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, a 125-room independent hotel, 80,000 square feet of artist work spaces, new restaurants, an office building for digital agency Edgar Allan, and “a host of artist-in-residence programs,” according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The redevelopment will also include “affordable” apartments so The Goat Farm’s artists can live as well as work there, according to Atlanta Magazine. Based on projections, Goat Farm officials say they are aiming to double the amount of art grants it awards to between 40 and 60 grants totaling $500,000 a year. The Goat Farm got its name because it is indeed next to a field where goats wander about. But it is farming an artists’ community to be sure. And all around it, small, new developments and businesses are sprouting up and feeding off of its success. 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
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What: This annual event honors the men and women who have served. When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
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Alpharetta Arts StreetFest is a yearly celebration of the arts in Alpharetta’s historic district, presenting work of original artists from throughout the United States. This colorful festival features live jazz and acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and festival cuisine. Join the fun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 25-27. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com.
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What: Alpharetta’s annual observance of Memorial Day is a free tribute to honor fallen heroes. When: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
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What: Forsyth County and the City of Cumming unite annually with the display of The Avenue of Flags. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran that served in active duty. When: Friday, May 24, 11 a.m. Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net/ veterans-memorial
What: Pay tribute with honor guard, color guard, guest speakers, military tributes and patriotic music. After the ceremony, enjoy a picnic and a concert. When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell Info: roswellmemorialday.com
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What: This month’s movie is “Incredibles 2.” Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening under the stars. Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. When: Saturday, May 25. Movie begins at dark Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
‘GEN. JOHN B. HOOD IN 1864’
What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. Complimentary brunch food will be available. This week’s lecture is by Stephen Davis. When: Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
EVENING IN THE CITY
What: Enjoy an evening of food, wine and music while browsing more than antiques and collectibles booths as well as pet adoptions and book signings. When: Thursday, May 30, 6-9 p.m. Where: City Antiques, 700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: cityantiques.com
JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
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What: Register teenagers to learn the art of public speaking from a Toastmasters International staff member. New members are always welcome. When: Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek Info: afpls.org or 404-513-3188
What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is by Robert C. Jones. When: Wednesday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: FULTON GOLDEN GAMES
What: For more than 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged and competitive, thus improving their quality of life. When: Games run through May 25 Where: North Fulton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com
FAMLY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
What: Enjoy different food trucks each month as well as live entertainment. Drinks available for purchase. When: Friday, May 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ROSWELL ROOTS TECH FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE What: Topics will cover genealogy. Presentations will be from the RootsTech 2019 Conference held earlier this year in Salt Lake City. No registration necessary. When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 404-805-7739 or ga_roswell@ldsmail.net
‘SEUSSICAL, KIDS’
What: Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this 30-minute musical extravaganza. When: Thursday, June 6, 3 and 7 p.m. Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyumc.org
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-2611705
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RASCAL FLATTS
What: Rascal Flatts will stop in Alpharetta as part of the Summer Playlist Tour 2019. When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Info and tickets: livenation.com
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What: The second annual Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series offers 11 free, family-friendly concerts through October. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn. When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
What: This monthly outdoor market through Sept. 23 features local artists creating handcrafted work, including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more. When: Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue More info: awesomealpharetta. com
JOHNS CREEK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
What: Hear Uptown Funk, a Bruno Mars tribute band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. The concerts are free. When: Friday, May 31, 6 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
‘AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
What: Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club with jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Enjoy familiar songs. When: Through June 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15-$33 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net
WIRED ART EXHIBIT
What: Join for a show of original art by local artists from the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. Original fine art for sale. When: Exhibit open through June 5 When: Synovus Bank, 10446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: rfaa.org
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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
What: Join adventurers as they travel through the world perilous times with new allies and explore unknown dangers. Premade characters are available. When: Sunday, May 26, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
MEDITATION CLASS
What: The Roswell Photographic Society will be exhibiting a juried flower exhibit. This will be in conjunction with the Azalea Festival that occurs every April. When: April 1-May 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: roswellphotosociety.com
What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. All levels welcome. For adults. When: Tuesday, May 28, noon1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
COOKIES, CAKES & CBD
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
What: Learn about the history and current information on CBD with two medical professionals on hand to answer questions. When: Tuesday, May 28, 6:45 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Info: hempworx.com/goaskjackie
LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP
What; Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
ASTROKIDS WITH PHIL DANNEMAN
What: Join Phil Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club as he leads the monthly AstroKids program in May. Ages 5 and up. When: Saturday, May 25, 2-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF
What: Join the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library for magician Ken Scott during the Summer Reading Kick-off event. Held in Alpharetta due to library renovations. When: Thursday, May 30, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
COMMUNITY CROCHET CIRCLE What: Join the club and crochet, talk, laugh and share ideas. Meets every other Thursday. When: Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
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Milton 20, Mill Creek 7
Milton dominates to earn 13th state championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com KENNESAW, Ga. — Milton’s reign over Georgia high school girls lacrosse continued May 18 with the Eagles capturing their third straight championship and 13th overall in the 15 seasons since the GHSA recognized lacrosse as a state championship sport. The Eagles have not been beaten by an in-state team since the 2016 state finals. Milton needed no luck to capture championship 13 at Kennesaw State University. Instead, the Eagles used a dominant performance to build a six-goal lead at halftime and outscored Mill Creek 8-1 in the second frame by controlling possession. While the Eagles have made state championships a habit, it was apparent by the reactions of Milton players and coaches that lifting the state title trophy has not lost its novelty. “Even at No. 13, it doesn’t get old,” Milton head coach Tim Godby said. “The stress is still there every year, and the hard work is still there every year. But we have a great team. This may be the best team we’ve ever had. We just dominated all over the field in all phases of the game, and we didn’t give them a chance to get in it at all.” Though Mill Creek found the back of the net six times in the first half, the Eagles were still well in control and doubled the Hawks’ scoring in the first 25 minutes. “We had to make a couple of adjustments, we were running some players in and out and we got mismatched a few times,” Godby said. “But as soon as we figured out what they were doing we were able to shut it down. And defensively we didn’t have to do much because we dominated possession (in the second half).” Milton continually won draws and cycled the ball effectively to keep Mill Creek’s offense stagnant. Meanwhile, Skyler and Brianna Carrasquillo, Belle and Maddie Dora, Brie Catts, Marleigh Sanders, Erin Degnan and Lauren Noonan lit up the Hawks for 20 goals, with the Eagles scoring seemingly at will in the second half.
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Milton lacrosse players celebrate the program’s 13th state championship in 15 years May 18 at Kennesaw State University. “We have some girls who are going to be hard to replace,” he said. “Our seniors were unselfish, they played hard and had really great talent, but hopefully we’ll keep on rolling and find a way to get back here.”
404-705-8366 Skyler Carrasquillo scores on a free position in the Eagles’ win. The state title was the third for Milton’s talent-rich senior class who have left an impressive legacy on the Milton program, and the future is bright for those returning next season,” Godby said.
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Starr’s Mill ends Titans’ championship streak By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com KENNESAW, Ga. — Blessed Trinity’s bid for a fourth straight lacrosse state championship was denied by Starr’s Mill May 18 at Kennesaw State University. The Titans dug themselves into a sizeable firsthalf deficit and could never quite recover with Starr’s Mill dominating faceoffs as BT struggled with turnovers. “It comes down to whoever makes the fewest mistakes, and we made more than we cared to,” said BT head coach Liz McFarland. “Kudos to Starr’s Mill, they are a good team, and they got most of the possession off the draw. We have to hand it to them.” Junior Kelly Scott led the Titans with five goals, senior Kayley Attaway netted three, and goalie Ansley Biggs had 10 saves. BT started the first half strong and
ended it well on a 4-1 scoring run, but turnovers and lost faceoffs plagued BT in the time between. Attaway opened the scoring with a goal on a free position less than a minute into the contest, but it was BT’s only goal for the next 20 minutes. The Panthers responded with a quick score before opening a 7-1 lead with BT turning the ball over on six straight possessions. The Titans finally stopped the bleeding with Scott’s first goal to cut the deficit to 7-2 with just under five minutes remaining in the first half. With a breath of life instilled into BT, Scott added two more goals over the next three minutes. Starr’s Mill won a draw and scored in the final minute, but a Panther turnover allowed Attaway to score her second goal of the half on a free position and put the halftime deficit at 8-5. Goals were at a higher premium in
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Blessed Trinity goalie Ansley Biggs tracks a Starr’s Mill attacker in the Titans’ 11-8 loss in the girls Class A-5A state finals May 18 at Kennesaw State University. The loss denied BT its fourth straight state championship. the second half with both squads clamping down defensively, but the Panthers continued to hold the advantage on draws, and BT could never quite get within striking distance. “It was hard to make up that deficit after the first half,” McFarland said. “But overall, we played hard and dug deep, it just wasn’t our day today.” BT goalie Ansley Biggs opened the second half with three straight saves, but Starr’s Mill used two goals on free position to lead 10-6 with 15 minutes remaining. After a frustrating sequence for BT in which a shot careened off the post and the Panthers forced a turnover, Scott netted a goal to put the deficit at 10-7 with six minutes remaining. The Panthers won the ensuing draw, but the Titans’ Hannah Nee intercepted a pass to set up a BT attack. However, the Titans turned the ball over with a pass inside the point leading to a Starr’s Mill goal. After winning a scrum for the ensuing faceoff, another turnover gave the Panthers possession and they began running out the clock.
Scott added her fifth goal to cut the margin to 11-8 with a minute remaining, but it was not enough to earn the Titans a state title four-peat. “I’m still very proud of our girls,” McFarland said. “They play with heart, dignity and integrity, and that’s more important than a win.” The loss ends the career of BT’s successful senior class. The Titans compiled a 74-10-2 overall record, won four area titles and won three state championships in four appearances. “Our senior class is a fabulous group of young women, and we’ll be sad to see them go,” McFarland said. “A lot of them were on that first state championship team and each since, so I know it meant a lot for them to be here today.” Though the Titans will lose a strong senior core, the Titans’ talented underclassmen will likely keep BT as a perennial title contender. “I think we’re going to be back here next year, that’s our goal,” McFarland said.
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Lambert’s dramatic comeback thwarted in overtime By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com KENNESAW, Ga. — Perhaps the most appealing aspect of sports is the unbelievable highs of joy and adrenaline that competition provides. Of course, moments of elation are interspersed with crushing lows and sheer emotional devastation. In a span of just a few minutes, Lambert experienced many psychological extremes in their matchup with Walton for the Class 6A-7A boys lacrosse state title May 18 at Kennesaw State University. For the Longhorns, the day ended in heartbreak. Lambert erased a two-goal deficit in the final minute of regulation, but Walton denied the Longhorns their second straight title by scoring just 18 seconds into the sudden death overtime period. Time was running out for the Longhorns in the fourth quarter after a Walton save and three Lambert shots sent wide. Lambert finally broke through after the Raiders went down a man, and Benny O’Rourk scored on an assist from Gerard Kane with 51 seconds left. With fans from both squads holding their collective breath, Walton won the faceoff, but Lambert defenders swarmed and forced a turnover. With just 15 seconds left, O’Rourk put a hard shot on net, but Walton’s goalie, who had been tough to beat all game, came
away with his fourth save of the period. The Longhorns retained possession, and O’Rourk was quickly back on the ball. After scanning the attack area, he connected with Kane on a behind-theback pass. Kane then swiftly fired a shot into the back of the net with just 5.9 seconds left to send the Lambert faithful into a frenzy. Suddenly riding an enormous high, Lambert took its momentum into the overtime period. After a long scrum for the faceoff, the ball rolled along the midfield line and the Raiders took possession. Walton moved the ball back toward their defensive area, but a quick turnaround pass sprung Walton attacker Tate Harran in a wide area near midfield. Harran drove to the goal, made a short side step and delivered a hard shot into the back of the net to land a devastating blow to the Longhorns and secure Walton its first state title since 2011. The loss denied Lambert it’s fifth state title in program history. Lambert jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter with goals from Gerard Kane and Quinn O’Donnell, and two strong saves from goalie Brendan Wehman. O’Rourk scored his second goal of the game with 11 seconds left in the first half to give the Longhorns a 4-3 lead at the break. Despite the go-ahead goal just before the half, Walton carried all the momentum into the third quarter.
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Walton players celebrate the Raiders’ game-winning goal in overtime against Lambert in the Class 6A-7A state finals May 18. Lambert scored twice in the final minute of regulation to force overtime, but the Raiders scored the sudden death goal 18 seconds into overtime.
Lambert players huddle near their fans ahead of the Class 6A-7A state finals May 18 at Kennesaw State University. The Raiders scored three unanswered goals in the period and extended the margin to 7-4 with a goal early in the fourth. Kane’s goal into the upper right corner
with six minutes left in regulation set up the Longhorns’ eventual comeback bid. Lambert’s loss was just its second on the season (20-2).
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Continued from Page 18 much smaller) silo, a recent structure that houses captioned photos which depict the area as it was in days gone by. You’ll learn something when you do. And besides, it offers welcome shade from the sun. Standing inside that little silo the other day, I found myself thinking about this area as it was when I discovered it years ago. It would have been the early ‘70s, I guess. I’d just started driving, and my folks had just bought a few acres in the area. They wanted to build a place in the country. My dad said he figured that a little bit of land “way up there past Alpharetta” would surely fill the bill. Back then, Alpharetta was just a little country town. You had to leave “the city” and drive through “the country” to get there. You’d drive and drive and drive some more. Highway 140 was a little twolaner, and other roads were not paved at all. But I didn’t mind. Such roads beg you to slow down and savor the landscape. And then (after a while) there it was – Alpharetta, that place out in the country. It was a real place in every sense of the word. Often I’d take my cameras (that was
in my “photographer” phase) and explore that landscape through the camera’s lens. I’d borrow the family station wagon (remember those?) and wander those roads for hours, stopping way too often to take photos (on film, of course – it was, after all, the previous millennium). Sometimes a friend would go with me, and on occasion that friend was the lovely lady who eventually became my bride. Later, with rolls of exposed film in the
camera bag, I’d make the long journey back to far-away Stone Mountain to process film and then make some prints. Sometimes my future wife would help me develop the film. Her grandmother, who we called “Mother Dee,” teased us one day and said we just wanted to “go into the darkroom to see what develops.” Mother Dee was a perceptive person. I remember that my goal on one of those trips was to photograph the silos.
Somewhere I’ve probably still got the negatives. Maybe they’ll turn up someday and I can see it again as it used to be. I do wish I knew where they are, for old negatives are remarkably like memories – you may not realize how significant they were until one day you discover that they’re gone. These days, of course, that vaguelyremembered landscape is gone. It’s changed. I still look for it sometimes, meandering along country roads (yes, there are still a few), taking my time and letting echoes of the past wrap me up in their oh-so-comfortable embrace. But the reverie usually doesn’t survive long. Somebody behind me, in a hurry to get somewhere else, will roar up and flash lights or blow horn. I’ll pull over and let ‘em zoom by. They disappear over the next hill, going fast, going urgently. But the calm returns once they’re gone, a soothing calm, a comfortable state of mind and a place where I like to linger. I think about all this as I stand in the cool, shaded interior of that interpretive silo and look at the evidence of how things used to be. And then it’s time to go. A plaque mounted to the right of the interpretive silo’s entry tells one and all that this little park is “dedicated to the memory of days gone by with the hope that they will inspire those to come.” Yeah. There’s no doubt about it. Inspiration is a heady thing.
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Nancy Jean Hargett Beard June 16, 1944 – May 7, 2019
A precious, beautiful and faithful wife, mother, nana, sister and friend, Nancy Jean Hargett Beard left us here on earth surrounded by her husband and two sons to enter life eternal with our Heavenly Father the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Nancy was born and raised in Ripley, TN. She graduated Cum Laude from Memphis State University and became a long time resident of Roswell, GA, where she worked as the Office Manager for McMillian Bloedel and raised her family. Into retirement she enjoyed the communities of Cherry Log, GA, Stockton, AL and in the last two years, called Fairhope, AL home. Nancy was one of the kindest, most loving people. There are not enough words to describe just how joyful she was, how she made time for others and how greatly she loved and was loved in return, especially by those she called her own. Her spirit, smile, laughter and capability to light up a room was undeniable and her ability to find the positive in all she did was a rare gift. Even during her threeyear long battle with cancer, she was beyond optimistic and thankful for each and every day. Nancy enjoyed her family, friendships, travelling, was an avid reader, gardener, cook, entertainer, and scrabble player… She was
happiest in any of these activities especially when she was in the company of loved ones and friends. She was without a doubt the best Nana ever and was also known to be an enthusiastic Memphis State & Alabama fan. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Lee Beard; children, Richard and Summer Beard and Wyatt and Allison Beard; grandchildren, Will, Amalie and Catherine Beard, a sister, Martha Lynn Hargett Sexton, an uncle, Jerry Mullikin, an aunt, Francis Hargett, a cousin, Mary Ellen Carnell, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. Lynn (Margaret Mullikin) Hargett. Nancy & her family are extremely grateful for the love and support offered to and for her during her courageous battle with cancer. Please know how much each prayer, text, call and visit meant to her and made her final days that much brighter. We would also like to thank all her caregivers from Home Instead and Springhill Health Hospice for their support. Her love and laughter will forever be missed and will remain close in our memory and our hearts!!!
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Bobby Dodd Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Atlanta Athletic By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Golfers can tee it up with famous athletes and coaches June 24 at Johns Creek’s Atlanta Athletic Club for the Bobby Dodd Memorial Tournament. The charity tournament will feature some of the most prolific names in college and professional athletics who will be paired with attendees for the scramble tournament. The tournament, now in its 24th year, honors legendary Georgia Tech football coach Bobby Dodd, who led the Yellow Jackets to 165 wins and the 1952 national title in his 22-year tenure as head coach. The event has also raised nearly $1 million for the Bobby Dodd Charities Foundation. Each foursome will be paired with a celebrity to play a round at Atlanta Athletic with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Some athletes and coaches expected to attend include former Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year recipients Tommy Tuberville, former Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe and former Georgia coach Ray Goff. Athletes include former Atlanta Brave Phil Niekro, Jesse Tuggle, Buddy Curry and Brian Finneran of the Atlanta Falcons, Kevin Butler of UGA, and Geor-
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The Bobby Dodd Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek June 24. The charity event will features prolific athletes and coaches paired with attendees for the scramble tournament. gia Tech’s Randy Rhino and Coleman Rudolph. Shane Kimbrough, a Georgia Tech graduate and former commander of the International Space Station, will also be in attendance. “There are a lot of charity golf events, but I always make time for the Bobby Dodd outing because it’s really rewarding and all for a good cause,” said Tony Barnhardt of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation. “It also keeps the memory of Bobby Dodd alive for his former players and coaches who are very loyal to him.
He was a special, special man.” That sentiment was shared by Bill Curry, who played under Dodd before a ten-year tenure as a center in the NFL. Curry also served as the head football coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia State. “Bobby Dodd had a huge impact on who I am today,” Curry said. “He was a great coach, and he won a lot of games, but more importantly he gave me a mission in life. Everything Dodd taught me I have shared with the thousands of young men I’ve coached over the years.”
Jim Terry, Bobby Dodd Foundation chairman, said Atlanta Athletic Club is a pristine venue for the tournament. The club has hosted the tournament each year since 2014. “Atlanta Athletic has done a fantastic job, and we’ve had great success there,” Terry said. “We are looking to make Atlanta Athletic the home of the tournament.” Terry said the Bobby Dodd tournament is all about having a good time. “It’s a really fun tournament, no one gets too serious about anything,” Terry said. “And of course, it’s for a good cause. Every year we raise between $65,000 and $100,000 dollars that all goes back to Atlanta-based charities.” Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by an introduction of the celebrities and a shotgun start at 10:30. Following play, a buffet dinner will be served, teams will be given awards and a silent auction will be held. A unique feature to the tournament is the helicopter ball drop which will take place in the afternoon. Any attendee can purchase golf balls that will be dropped from a helicopter hovering above a hole with a cash prize given to the person whose ball ends up closest to the pin. For more information, visit Doddgolf.org.
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